"Today, I have troubled the young Poison Doctor. The west courtyard has been tidied up, and you can stay there for now. I will have to trouble you further with the Grand Madam's care later."
Zou Shi came back to her senses, speaking as she couldn't help but secretly marvel at whose child this was, so beautiful and so capable.
Seeing Xie Jiang's gaze fall upon Xu Hengyan, his eyes as clean as if washed, Zou Shi, with a pounding heart, couldn't help but proudly introduce.
"This is my second son, Hengyan. Hengyan, this is the renowned Poison Doctor. The Grand Madam was able to pull through today, all thanks to the Poison Doctor."
Although the young Poison Doctor was unique, her son was no less.
Xu Hengyan remained composed, cupping his hands in thanks.
Xie Jiang still seemed not fully awake, his pure eyes looking at him with a naive bewilderment, a touch of innocent daze, "So, it's the Duke of Wei's heir."
Xie Jiang calmly accepted the bow, sitting there foolishly, with no intention of returning the gesture.
Xu Hengyan and his mother naturally wouldn't mind his attitude. How could an otherworldly master be bound by the etiquette of the mortal world?
Even if he were truly arrogant and rude, they would still have to honor and respect him, given that the Grand Madam still needed his help.
Besides, he was just a child.
Xie Jiang stared curiously at Xu Hengyan.
As expected of someone beyond reach among the noble scions, even with her discerning eye, she had to admit this heir was indeed exceptionally gifted.
Though yet unpolished, he already exuded a subtle, unparalleled brilliance.
Xie Jiang expressed his satisfaction.
He was worth her personal attention.
Xu Hengyan's expression remained unfazed; he was always the center of attention, and while this gaze was a bit direct, it wasn't much different.
"My name is Xie Jiang. You can just call me by my name."
Xie Jiang said this, yawning, with a couple of tears clinging to the corners of his eyes, glistening and about to fall.
Zou Shi felt a hundred feathers tickling her heart, making her itch to scratch.
She looked at her own son, his expression still solemn as if facing an emperor, showing no reaction.
She couldn't help but feel fortunate that the young Poison Doctor was a boy. If it were a girl, her son, who was pure and abstinent, might have started to awaken.
She, however, wished for her Hengyan to awaken sooner.
But awakening was not being infatuated.
"Young Master Xie must be tired from working until now. You must be hungry. Let Hengyan accompany you to the west courtyard. After dinner, you can rest well. Please let us know if you need anything."
Xie Jiang rubbed his eyes, seeming to slowly wake up. The bewilderment in his eyes receded, returning to his usual confident and defiant demeanor.
Xie Jiang nodded calmly and stood up.
A hint of surprise flickered across Xu Hengyan's unmoving face.
In an instant, his demeanor changed dramatically, as if he were two entirely different people.
Then he thought it should be so. How could the renowned Poison Doctor be ignorant of worldly affairs?
But one couldn't completely deny that people were multifaceted.
"Young Master Xie, please."
Although Xu Hengyan was reserved and unsmiling, as the Duke of Wei's heir, he was meticulous with his etiquette.
Xie Jiang walked ahead without hesitation.
"Second Brother."
As soon as he came out of the Grand Madam's room, Xu Hengyi darted over, first calling out to Xu Hengyan, then looking at Xie Jiang, "Poison Doctor..." Would it be wrong to call him Senior?
His gaze couldn't help but drift towards Xie Jiang.
He looked younger than himself?
"My name is Xie Jiang."
Xie Jiang looked up and glanced at him. He was a different type from Xu Hengyan, full of youthful vigor and a clear, bright spirit.
A naive and sweet person was not very engaging.
"Xie, Young Poison Doctor?" Xu Hengyi was perceptive. As soon as he spoke, seeing that Xie Jiang seemed to dislike the title, he quickly changed it to, "Xie, Young Master."
Xie Jiang kicked him, "Who's young."