Su Wenfeng stopped abruptly at the doorway and turned to look at Xiao Han. "By the way, Xiao Han, are you betrothed?"
Xiao Han raised an eyebrow. "Lord Su, what do you mean?"
"Hahaha! I won't beat around the bush. What I mean is, you and Jue'er are about the same age. I've taken a liking to Jue'er's sister, Su Yuxi. In the next couple of days, your sister Su Yuxi is getting married. Would you like to come for a wedding banquet and perhaps meet your father-in-law?"
Xiao Han paused. "Su Yuxi is getting married?"
"Yes!" Su Wenfeng nodded. "Yuxi's father passed away early, and now only her mother remains. I've always wanted to betroth her to Jue'er, and Jue'er is also of marriageable age. That's why I'm eager for Jue'er to marry your sister. You are also Jue'er's only cousin. This marriage is also a match made in heaven. I believe you should help Jue'er."
Xiao Han lowered his gaze, concealing the disgust in his eyes.
"Heh heh, Lord Su is being overly concerned."
Su Wenfeng frowned upon hearing this. "Xiao Han, what do you mean? Are you unwilling to help Jue'er?"
"This, Lord Su, to be frank, I am not betrothed to Su Yuxi. I only have brotherly affection for her."
"Oh? Then why are you so cold towards her?"
"Su Yuxi has always been fond of Prince Jue, and how could Prince Jue possibly fancy her?"
"I see."
Su Wenfeng seemed to realize something. "Then it was I who was too hasty."
Xiao Han smiled slightly and said nothing more.
Su Wenfeng, being tactful, did not ask further questions and turned to leave.
After Su Wenfeng left, Su Xiujun let out a heavy snort and left in a huff, flicking his sleeve.
Yun Chang was dragged back to the woodshed and roughly thrown onto the ground. Yun Chang gritted her teeth in pain but did not cry out.
Soon, a man in black, wearing a silver mask, walked in and stood before Yun Chang.
"Miss, what happened to you?"
It was Yue Xiang!
Seeing Yue Xiang, Yun Chang's eyes welled up with tears. "Yue Xiang, quickly save me!"
"What happened?" Yue Xiang asked.
"They're trying to capture me!" Yun Chang cried. "Yue Xiang, I know you are the most loyal to me!"
"Miss, please don't worry!"
Yue Xiang comforted Yun Chang for a moment, then turned to the man in black and asked coldly, "What exactly do you want?"
"Miss, are you the maidservant of the Princess of Prince Jue's manor? Where is the Princess of Prince Jue's manor? My lord wishes to meet her." The man in black spoke with a tone of arrogance, as if bestowing a favor.
Yue Xiang frowned, cursing inwardly. *The Princess of Prince Jue's manor is of noble status, and you dare to be so rude? You don't respect the Princess at all!*
However, she also knew that she couldn't stop those guards and could only try her best to persuade them. "The Princess of Prince Jue's manor is currently pregnant and is not well enough to receive guests. If you have any matters, you can tell me first, and I will report to the Princess."
"No need," the man in black said coldly. "Are you, a mere servant, daring to meddle in the affairs of Prince Jue's manor?"
"You!"
"Get out!"
The man in black said coldly, "Otherwise, don't blame me for being merciless!"
Yue Xiang clenched her fists, endured it, and finally turned and left.
When Xiao Han returned to Prince Jue's manor, all the guards had withdrawn.
"Young Master, we are late."
"It's fine."
"Young Master, you're injured!" Yue Xiang exclaimed, quickly helping him lie down on the bed and checking his injuries.
"It's nothing, it's not serious," Xiao Han said. "I've already sent Miss Yun Chang back to the Su residence. Everyone else, disperse!"
Yue Xiang finally breathed a sigh of relief. "Then, Young Master, please rest for a while. I'll have someone prepare some medicine."
Xiao Han closed his eyes. "No need."
Yue Xiang looked at his pale and weak appearance and said nothing more, quietly withdrawing.
Xiao Han slowly opened his eyes, his gaze flickering as if he were deep in thought.
"Young Master..."
A soft female voice echoed.
Xiao Han frowned slightly and turned, looking at the woman standing before him. "Why are you here?"
The woman was wearing a pink dress, her face fair and delicate, but her eyes held a certain emptiness. "I wanted to inquire about the Young Master's injuries. If it's permissible, I could take your pulse."
Xiao Han pursed his lips slightly. "I'm fine."
"Young Master..."
"Get out!"
The woman flinched, bit her lip, and turned to leave.
After she left, Yue Xiang walked in and said in a low voice, "Young Master, that woman is named Yuxi. She is Su Yuxi's sister."
Xiao Han nodded slightly. "I know. You may leave."
"Yes!"
Yue Xiang quietly withdrew and closed the door behind her.
The Su Residence.
Yue Xiang brought the medicine and gently knocked on the door.
Yun Chang opened the door and, upon seeing her, a smile appeared on her face.
"Yue Xiang, you're here."
"Mm-hmm," Yue Xiang nodded and handed the tray to Yun Chang. "This is a nourishing soup that the Young Master ordered me to make for you."
"Nourishing soup? Nourishing what?"
"It's for replenishing blood and beautifying the complexion."
Yun Chang was taken aback and looked at Yue Xiang doubtfully. "Replenishing blood and beautifying the complexion?"
"Mm-hmm!" Yue Xiang nodded with a smile. "I personally went to the kitchen to prepare this soup, and I even added some precious medicinal ingredients like reishi mushroom and goji berries. The Young Master will surely like it!"
Yun Chang looked a little suspicious. "Does he really like it? He doesn't like me!"
Yue Xiang looked her up and down with a smile. "How do you know the Young Master doesn't like you? I personally saw the way the Young Master looked at you the day you returned from the manor. It was clearly different from usual."
Yun Chang pouted. "Impossible! You must have seen wrong!"
"Your servant did not see wrong!"
"You are really mistaken!"
"Alright then, your servant will believe you for now!"
Yun Chang: "..."
"Here, Miss, drink the soup while it's hot!"
"Okay!"
Yun Chang picked up the bowl and drank it down in one gulp, feeling much more refreshed.
Yue Xiang smiled and said, "Then your servant will go and attend to other matters."
"Mm-hmm."
Yue Xiang exited the room and closed the door.
Yun Chang lay on the bed, looking at the mosquito net above, her eyes suddenly sparkling.
Yue Xiang said that Xiao Han's gaze was different, did he like her?
Thinking of this, Yun Chang couldn't help but laugh.
She was truly fortunate to meet such a handsome man who liked her and treated her so well!
The more Yun Chang thought about it, the more excited she became, and she couldn't help but laugh out loud.
Xiao Han, listening quietly to her cheerful laughter outside, also curved his lips into a faint smile.
He liked hearing her laugh like this; it made her seem more like a normal person!
He couldn't help but sigh. If it weren't for the fact that she was the eldest daughter of the Yun family, and the Yun family was one of the foremost martial arts families in the four kingdoms, why would he have paid attention to her?
Alas, they were destined to be unable to be together. She had her own path to walk, and he was destined to grow old alone.
"Yue Xiang."
"Your servant is here," Yue Xiang responded and entered.