Chapter 274: Chapter 274 Big Heart
The Marquis Jibei held Young Master Su, laughing and chatting.
The maids and servants were all stunned.
The Old Marquis had never laughed so happily before.
But although Marquis Dongxiang was known to be domineering and fierce, his son was as exquisite as a little porcelain doll, with a cleverness that was truly endearing.
Young Master Su had a great time playing at the Jibei Marquis Mansion.
It wasn’t just the Marquis Jibei who was kind to him; the Old Madam also held him tightly, reluctant to let go.
He hadn’t heard so many words of praise in his life as he heard today.
The feeling was just wonderful.
At the Jibei Marquis Mansion, he enjoyed great food, drinks, and fun, and when leaving, he even received a pile of gifts.
Young Master Su wasn’t shy; he didn’t even wait for the Marquis Jibei to invite him to come often; he suggested it first.
"Daddy, I want to stay at the Jibei Marquis Mansion for a few more days," said Young Master Su.
Marquis Dongxiang was speechless, "You certainly are not shy."
"If he likes it, let him stay a few days," said the Marquis Jibei.
Young Master Su looked hopeful.
Only at the Jibei Marquis Mansion could he feel what it was like to be adored by everyone.
At the Dongxiang Marquis Mansion, he was just a common cabbage in the market.
He was still young and couldn’t handle such a disparity.
Marquis Dongxiang glared at him, "If you stay at the Jibei Marquis Mansion, I won’t know where to find you."
Even Marquis Dongxiang couldn’t always keep tabs on him, let alone the Jibei Marquis Mansion.
This was the Capital City, not Qingyun Mountain.
He had a falling out with Duke Chong; if he fell into Duke Chong’s hands, it would be dire.
"I’m not leaving anyway," Young Master Su stubbornly said.
He hid behind the Marquis Jibei.
The Marquis Jibei shielded him.
This scene made the onlookers’ mouths twitch violently.
They’d never seen a guest unwilling to leave with his own father, wasn’t he afraid of strangers?
The bandits of Qingyun Mountain were truly unique.
Marquis Dongxiang was helpless.
"Are you leaving or not?" he urged.
"Not leaving."
"If you don’t leave, you’re not my son," said Marquis Dongxiang.
This was his trump card, but Young Master Su clung to the leg of the Marquis Jibei and asked, "Do you need a grandson? I’m very well-behaved."
Marquis Dongxiang, "...."
Marquis Jibei, "...."
They had heard of people volunteering for positions, but never someone volunteering to be a grandson.
Marquis Jibei laughed heartily, lifting Young Master Su into the air.
"The more grandsons, the better," Marquis Jibei laughed.
Marquis Dongxiang felt his dignity as a father had been completely trampled.
"Are you leaving or not?" he asked.
Young Master Su turned his head to talk to the Old Madam Shen.
His attitude was plain from the back of his head.
Marquis Dongxiang, "...."
He took a deep breath, then turned and left.
The crowd, "...."
Was he really giving up on his son?
Young Master Shen ran out and, soon after, ran back.
He looked at Young Master Su and said, "Your dad really left."
"I ran out, and he didn’t even turn his head," panted Young Master Shen.
Young Master Shen had always been obedient, only daring to act coy with his parents, never defy them.
Young Master Su’s way of dealing with his father seemed novel, a bit enviable.
Young Master Su was stunned.
He struggled out of the Marquis Jibei’s embrace.
He wanted to run out.
But after a few steps, he ran back.
"I’ll visit often in the future," he said.
The Marquis Jibei was touched.
This little guy didn’t greet anyone when he ran out, but he remembered to come back to say goodbye.
Then—
Young Master Su grabbed the pile of gifts from the small table and turned to leave.
Marquis Jibei, "...."
He rubbed his forehead, unable to suppress his smile.
He stood up and walked out.
Old Master Shen and Third Master Shen remained seated.
Madam Shen looked at Old Master Shen, "Has the Old Marquis gone mad?"
"I’ve already sent someone to fetch the Imperial Physician," Old Master Shen said quietly.
"...."
By the time Young Master Su dashed to the gate of the Jibei Marquis Mansion—
Marquis Dongxiang was already on horseback.
Seeing his own son with gifts hanging around his neck, held in both hands, and on his back, Marquis Dongxiang’s forehead was covered in lines.
Young Master Su looked at him and said, "I’m not unwilling to leave you; I just can’t leave my mom and big brother."
Marquis Dongxiang, "...."
"Be good to me in the future, and you’ll still be my dad," said Young Master Su.
"...."
Marquis Dongxiang glanced at him, "If you can’t leave your mom, let her come get you."
Then he spurred his horse and left.
Young Master Su, "...!!!"
"Dad!"
"Dad!"
"Dear Dad!"
Young Master Su chased after him, each call more urgent than the last.
Marquis Dongxiang rode off in a cloud of dust.
"It’s over; my dad really doesn’t want me anymore," Young Master Su said, holding his gifts.
The Marquis Jibei quickly walked out, only to see Young Master Su gazing into the distance, lost in thought.
The little figure, with a sense of loneliness, was heartbreaking.
He walked over, intending to comfort him.
But Young Master Su turned around, looked at him, and said, "These gifts are a bit heavy."
The Marquis Jibei helped him carry them, and with a smile on his face, Young Master Su cheerfully ran back into the mansion to look for Young Master Shen to play.
Young Master Shen walked slowly, surprised to see him still there, "You didn’t leave?"
"My dad left," Young Master Su said.
"...."
"Aren’t you scared your dad left you here?" Young Master Shen asked.
"Why be scared? You guys aren’t bad people," Young Master Su said dismissively.
"...."
Young Master Shen didn’t know how to respond.
If they’re good people, there’s nothing to be afraid of?
The two happily went off to play.
"This child has a big heart," the Marquis Jibei said with emotion.
At Dongxiang Marquis Mansion.
The maid brought the dishes to the table.
The table was full and colorful with delicious aromas.
Just as they were about to start, the maid came in and said, "The Marquis has returned."
Mrs. Tang stood up and walked to the door, where she saw Marquis Dongxiang approaching.
"Where’s Yangyang?" Mrs. Tang asked.
"He wants to stay at the Jibei Marquis Mansion as a grandson; he’s not coming back," said Marquis Dongxiang.
Mrs. Tang, "...."
Su Jin, "...."
Did that sound like an insult?
"You just let him stay since he wanted to?" Mrs. Tang sighed.
"Maybe you should pick him up later," said Marquis Dongxiang.
Mrs. Tang sat down.
"If Yangyang enjoys being at the Jibei Marquis Mansion, let him stay for a night; I’ll fetch him tomorrow," Mrs. Tang said.
Su Jin, "...."
Su Chong, "...."
Prince NanAn and a few others were stunned.
"Your brother is so young, and your parents are okay with this?" Prince NanAn asked Su Chong.
Su Chong continued eating, "If the Jibei Marquis Mansion wasn’t especially good to my brother, he wouldn’t be reluctant to leave; if he’s eating well and living well, why worry?"
"Let’s eat before the food gets cold and loses flavor," Su Chong smiled.
Chu Shun, "...."
Prince NanAn, "...."
Heir of Marquis Beining, "...."
"To leave him just like that, you must have immense peace of mind," remarked Prince NanAn incredulously.
Even as old as he was, staying at the Dongxiang Marquis Mansion, his mother wouldn’t have let that go without checking on him.
And Young Master Su is not even seven years old.