Zhang Xuan taught for less than a quarter of an hour and found that this younger sister was clever beyond compare. Whatever he said, she could raise one and refute three, and for the time being, she had a great sense of accomplishment.

  At this time, the sun was gradually rising high. Zhang Qi studied for a while, then bowed to Zhang Xuan and said in a crisp and careful tone: "Brother, its getting late, I have to go to school."

  Her bright big eyes blinked at Zhang Xuan, her expression was so careful.

  Zhang Xuan was reminded by her that it was already late, and he had actually taught a little girl for so long? He chuckled and stroked Zhang Qis head, saying: "Then you can go."

  Zhang Qi responded with a sound and turned around to leave.

  As she walked, she turned her head back timidly and stared at Zhang Xuan, "Brother, can I come visit you in the future?"

  Zhang Xuan stood up.

  He walked up to her and stroked her face with his hand, saying softly: "Why not? Ah Qi is my own sister, she can come find me anytime."

  Zhang Qis face lit up with a smile, her small face blooming like a spring flower. She sweetly and happily closed her eyes and called out, "Brother, you cant slack off!" Amidst Zhang Xuans laughter, she waved at him and said happily, "Then Im going now." As she turned around, she covered half of her eyes with her hand over her forehead.

  As soon as she covered her forehead and blocked her eyes, the little girl who was just sparkling and charming suddenly became ordinary and unattractive. Zhang Xuan did not expect that she had this skill, first shocked, then thought of her cleverness when learning poetry earlier, and immediately understood.

  He chuckled and winked at her, whispering: "Ah Kui is really clever." Seeing Zhang Kuis pleased smile, he felt extremely delighted.

  She walked out of the pavilion, and the sun was already shining brightly. At this hour, countless maidservants came and went. It seemed that those maidservants had seen her with Zhang Xuan together.

  But when brothers and sisters gather together, what can they see?

  As she walked, Zhang Qi turned her head and looked at Zhang Xuan standing on the distant pavilion.

  Is this what it feels like to have an older brother?

  At this time, a voice called out: "Zhang Qi?"

  Zhang Qi turned around.

  The one who called her was Ah Xiang, the senior maid beside Zhang Xiao. As soon as she saw her, Zhang Qis heart skipped a beat, and she hastily curtsied and called out in a timid tone: "Sister Ah Xiang."

  A Xiang slightly curled the corners of her mouth, "Ah Qi is a maiden, cannot be called a servant girl as sister." After a pause, she solemnly said: "Madam has something to ask you, please go ahead."

  "Yes."

  Following Ah Xiang, Zhang Qis excitement from having just gained Zhang Xuans favor had dissipated. She lowered her head to look at her toes, uneasily thinking: What does the mistress want with me?

  In the quietness, the two of them soon arrived at Zhang Xiaos courtyard. Stepping back a step, Ah Xiang said: "The lady is inside, you go in."

  "Yes."

  Zhang Qi slipped in quietly.

  In the main room, two maidservants stood quietly in the corner, while Zhang Xiao was reading through a few letters. Seeing Zhang Gui enter, Zhang Xiao put down the letters and looked up, "Zhang Gui."

  "Yes."

  "Did you go to Xiaos residence with Ah Jin last night?"

  "Yes." As soon as Zhang Qi finished speaking, she immediately knelt down on the ground with a thud and trembled, saying: "Madam, Ai Qi didnt..."

  Zhang Xiaos eyes quietly stared at her, his expression unchanging as he waited for her to continue.

  Zhang Qi hastily said, "Ah Qi has no other thoughts, when Jin sister called Ah Qi to go, nothing was said."

  "What other idea? What other idea?"

  Zhang Xiaos voice was flat and emotionless, impossible to discern her emotions.

  Zhang Qi lowered her head, her face pale with fear, and stuttered: "I didnt think of Shao Langs... I wouldnt have such an improper thought."

  Zhang Xiaos voice was still extremely calm, "Your meaning is that Ah Jin brought you to the Xiao Mansion because you like Xiao Lang?"

  Zhang Qi bit her lip and bowed her head to the ground, without answering, but that expression was clearly an acknowledgment.

  Zhang Xiao stared at her.

  At this time, a maid came forward and said in a low voice: "A Lan said that Jin Guzi took A Gui with her, its probably to give her to Xiao Lang."

  Zhang Xiaos face sank: her own daughter, so eager to please a young man, before she even got married, took the initiative to help him send away his mistress, it was really unbecoming!

  She waved her hand, signaling the maid to withdraw, and Zhang Xiao turned back to Zhang Gui.

  Her own daughter knew that she had always been proud and arrogant, and had never liked Ah Qi. The night before last, taking Ah Qi to the Xiao Mansion, her intentions were certainly not good.

  She just didnt know that her daughter had fallen so deeply. In order to please Amo, she even did such a thing!

  After a while, Zhang Xiao remembered the purpose of calling Zhang Qi and was about to speak.

  At this time, Ah Xiangs voice came from outside, "Madam, Xiao Lang has arrived."

  Xiao Mo is coming?

  Zhang Qi was shocked.

  Zhang Xiao turned back his gaze from Zhang Qi and said, "Stand up, step aside."

  "Yes."

  Zhang Qi stood up and retreated to one side as promised.

  She had just stood still, the door opened, a gust of wind blew in, and a tall figure appeared in Zhang Qis line of sight.

  Xiao Mo has arrived.

  Xiao Mos eyes narrowed as soon as he entered: Zhang Qi was actually here!

  His eyes flashed, and his refined face turned to Zhang Xiao, bowing to her, and Xiao Mo respectfully called out: "A Mo has seen you"

  Tenth Auntie.

  Zhang Xiaos aunt, who had always been kind and gentle to him, was now frowning with an unpleasant expression.

  Xiao Mos eyes watched Xiao Qis nose, and his nose watched his heart. He stood quietly in the hall, waiting for Zhang Xiao to speak.

  After a long while, Zhang Xiaos wife finally let out a deep hum. She pursed her lips and said discontentedly: "A Mo, do you like our familys A Jin?"

  Xiao Mo smiled and replied respectfully: "Ah Jin sister is beautiful and lovely, Ah Mo naturally likes her."

  Zhang Xiaos face turned cold and she asked in a chilly tone: "Are you willing to marry her then?"

  Xiao Mo smiled again and replied respectfully, "Auntie has forgotten, this is a big matter of marriage, how can I take it upon myself?"

  "Bang!" Zhang Xiaos palm heavily slapped the table beside her, her face stern as she shouted: "You dont dare to take liberties? You dont dare to take charge, yet you dare to flirt with your own cousin? Xiao Mo, you have a lot of nerve!

  Xiao Mos eyes widened in surprise as he stared at Zhang Xiao Shi. He furrowed his brow and replied solemnly, "Aunt, your words are unjust. Ah Mo and my cousin have grown up together since childhood, when has there ever been any flirtation?"

  Xiao Mo was a straightforward person, and Zhang Xiao knew that. As soon as he said this, Zhang Xiao couldnt help but pause for a moment. She looked at Xiao Mos serious face and thought: Could it be that Ah Lan had misunderstood?

  Her daughter had liked this cousin since childhood, which was also known to Zhang Xiao. In the past, she thought that when they grew up, she would mention this marriage and it would be settled. But who knew that her mother-in-law, Mrs. Zhang from the Xiao family, suddenly ordered that the girls were not allowed to approach Xiao Mo?

  She really doesnt understand why this relationship cant be established?

  Zhang Xiao glared at Xiao Mo for a while, seeing that he was straight-faced, she secretly sighed and didnt think of blaming her nephew excessively.

  Just then, Zhang Xiao heard Xiang Mos sincere voice coming over, "Auntie, I heard that Jinmei was sent to the ancestral hall? Amo wants to go and plead with Auntie."

  Whats the use of begging for mercy?

  Zhang Xiaos heart skipped a beat as she clearly knew that this time her mother-in-law was extremely furious, and perhaps it would be better for Xiao Mo to show up.

  She nodded and said softly: "Alright."

  Seeing her agreement, Xiao Mo smiled and said respectfully: "Then Ill go first." After a pause, he glanced at Zhang Qi standing in the corner, who was extremely unremarkable, and then said to Zhang Shuo: "The other day when Jin Tai brought Qi to my mansion, she said some things that I didnt quite understand. Its rare for us to meet, Aunt, Id like to have a word with Qi, and also ask her to take me to see Grandmother."