CHAPTER 716: CHAPTER 217: BROTHERS_3

The original sister had a beauty that could overturn nations, and it was natural that men from all over the world flocked to her without a word. The sister now is still beautiful... but would a man like Duke Su truly be captivated by beauty alone?

Xue Zhao didn’t know whether it was because his injury hadn’t healed or because he was thinking about these inexplicable matters. However, his absent-minded daze was noticed by Situ Jiuyue, who felt even more irritated. Situ Jiuyue packed up the medicine box very quickly, gave him a glance, and turned to walk out of the room.

Zhao Ke happened to come looking for Xue Zhao and saw him in the room, saying, "Ah Zhao, the adult told me to come get you." He moved behind Xue Zhao, pushed his wheelchair, and headed out of the room.

Zhao Ke also felt bitter inside. He hadn’t known Ah Zhao was Young Master Xue until last night. Knowing that Miss Jiang the Second treated even the maid Hai Tang differently at the Jiang Family, it was evident how important Young Master Xue was to her. Yet he had yelled at Xue Zhao in front of Jiang Li. If Jiang Li became dissatisfied with him because of this and complained to Jih Heng, what would he do?

He had to make amends with Xue Zhao first, as that was urgent.

His baby face was indeed endearing, making Xue Zhao a bit embarrassed, who said, "I can push it myself."

"Ah Zhao... Young Master Xue, what are you talking about? It’s not convenient for you with your injuries," Zhao Ke replied with a smile.

Xue Zhao was also taken aback by the call of "Young Master Xue," and by the time he came to his senses, Zhao Ke had already rushed him all the way to Jih Heng.

Jih Heng was in front of the flower garden, his shoulder still occupied by that noisy myna. Upon seeing Xue Zhao, the bird’s beak opened, and the word "fool" slipped out.

Xue Zhao: "..."

"You’re here." Jih Heng turned to look at him, casually passing him a letter, saying, "A letter from Ah Li."

At the mention of "Ah Li," Xue Zhao was again shocked; Jiang Li’s milk name was known only to Xue Huaiyuan. Even Shen Yurong had never been heard calling Jiang Li by that name. Now, having Duke Su mention it, Xue Zhao didn’t know how to react.

"Fool!" A scream from Xiao Hong brought Xue Zhao back to his senses, and he then opened the letter. After reading it, he couldn’t help but show his excitement, saying, "Sister asked me to go to the Ye Family to see father with her tomorrow!"

Zhao Ke, who was nearby, accidentally overheard and puzzled over how, in just one night, this young man had started calling Miss Jiang the Second "sister." His ability to establish relations seemed a bit too remarkable.

Jih Heng nodded and said, "Tomorrow, Zhao Ke will take you there."

"Thank you, sir," Xue Zhao sincerely said, unable to help looking at Jih Heng again. Perhaps knowing the significant connection between Jih Heng and Jiang Li, Xue Zhao looked at Jih Heng with a bit of scrutiny. Seeing the latter dressed in red so handsomely, a face both radiant and enchanting—although his appearance was excessive, it didn’t seem affected. Although he had a smile on his lips, people from the martial arts world could feel his aura of ruthlessness, which, though reined in, was somewhat arrogant.

In terms of presence, he outshone Shen Yurong by a great deal, both in aura and looks. As for literary talents, since Xue Zhao was not fond of them, he didn’t think they were worth mentioning. Martial arts... well, Xue Zhao’s gaze fell on the lavish folding fan in his hand—there must be many secrets hidden in that fan.

"What are you looking at?" Jih Heng asked.

"Sir... what is your relationship with my sister?" Xue Zhao pondered for a long while and decided to ask directly. He had an intuition that Jih Heng was not one for evasions—if asked something, he would straightforwardly give an answer. This could be seen as frankness, or perhaps arrogance.

"What relationship?" The young man closed his fan, the opulent golden peonies vanishing in an instant, leaving only a seamless edge. He pondered briefly before saying with a smile, "In not too long, you should call me ’brother-in-law,’ that kind of relationship."

Xue Zhao almost choked, and Zhao Ke’s scalp went numb.

He was surely upfront.

...

Jiang Li and Xue Zhao had agreed to visit Xue Huaiyuan at the Ye Family together the next day. Early in the morning, Jiang Li began dressing up. She dressed and did her hair all by herself without letting Tonger help; Tonger could only stand aside. After Jiang Li finished dressing up, Tonger felt that Jiang Li seemed particularly different today, perhaps even more radiant—or, to put it another way, completely unlike her usual self.

Perhaps the young miss had a sudden whim to change her style, so neither Tonger nor Bai Xue paid much attention to it. They both helped Jiang Li out of the residence and onto the carriage. They had informed Madam Jiang the Elder in advance, so the old madam said nothing, only sent a few additional guards from the Jiang Residence to follow the carriage, to avoid any mishaps en route.