Chapter 272 - Chapter 272: Is It Because of Her?
Chapter 272: Is It Because of Her?
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
When Sheng Huaixuan returned to the inn, Lin Yue approached him.
Sheng Huaixuan asked, “Where’s Young Master?’
Lin Yue said, “He’s playing in Madam Cui’s room.”
Sheng Huaixuan nodded. ‘Then I’ll pick him up later.’
He did not feel that there was anything wrong with handing Stinky over to Cui Lingyi.
Lin Yue wanted to say something, but after thinking about it, he said nothing.
Everyone liked Stinky, so no one thought too much about it.
Lin Yue looked out of the inn and said, “1 thought Master wanted to keep Miss Wu and the others by your side?”
Sheng Huaixuan was very sharp. He sensed that Lin Yue meant something else in his words and raised his eyebrows. “Why would I keep them? We are just acquaintances.”
Lin Yue shook his head. “There are many people who are acquaintances. I usually don’t see Master being helpful.” Moreover, he had saved that lady twice.
Sheng Huaixuan smiled helplessly and explained, “I saved her back then so that it would be much more convenient for me to do things in the capital.”
Lin Yue was enlightened. He knew it. Why would Sheng Huaixuan be a busybody?
He beamed. “I see.”
Sheng Huaixuan looked at him. “Then what do you think?”
Lin Yue chuckled and gave a vague reply, “Let’s go pick up Young Master quickly. Madam Cui has to rest too.”
Stinky was at his most mischievous stage, so Cui Lingyi might be tired out by him. Sheng Huaixuan nodded. ‘Then let’s go now.”
Lin Yue’s eyes lit up. “Alright.”
When they arrived outside Cui Lingyi’s room, a childish voice came from inside. “Auntie Cui, Xiaobai bit my butt.”
Cui Lingyi asked nervously, “Does it hurt?”
Stinky chuckled. “It doesn’t hurt. I bit it back.”
Cui Lingyi was stunned for a moment. Her pleasant voice was filled with laughter. “No wonder your mouth is full of fur.”
“Of course! ”
Sheng Huaixuan chuckled. Even without going in, he could imagine Stinky’s smug and chubby face.
Sheng Huaixuan knocked gently on the door. Cui Lingyi opened the door and a baby and a wolf stuck their heads out from behind her.
“Father
Sheng Huaixuan picked up the cheerful Stinky and said politely to Cui Lingyi, “Thank you, Madam Cui.”
Cui Lingyi said indifferently, “You’re welcome.”
Her expression was the same as usual. However, Sheng Huaixuan felt that she seemed a little angry.
Before Cui Lingyi closed the door, Sheng Huaixuan couldn’t help but ask carefully, “Madam Cui, are you feeling unwell?’
Cui Lingyi replied normally without revealing anything, “No.”
Cui Lingyi closed the door. Sheng Huaixuan stood where he was, looking confused.
Stinky suddenly said something shocking. “Father, you made Auntie angry.”
Sheng Huaixuan looked at his son in surprise. ‘What?”
Stinky chuckled foolishly. “Auntie doesn’t like Daddy. She’ll only like me in the future.’
Sheng Huaixuan: “…Don’t talk nonsense!’
Stinky pouted. “l was not talking nonsense.”
Sheng Huaixuan was speechless. He looked like he wanted to flare up.
Lin Yue quickly took Stinky from Sheng Huaixuan’s arms. “Master, I’ll bring Young Master to bed.”
Lin Yue quickly ran away with Stinky, leaving Sheng Huaixuan in the corridor in deep thoughts.
After a long time, he glanced at Cui Lingyi’s door with a complicated expression.
He was just an ordinary person. How could he be worthy…
Wu Hao was learning how to build a tent from Sheng Huaixuan’s servants.
Suddenly, a voice akin to that of an oriole sounded in his ear.
“Young Master Wu Hao.”
Wu Hao suddenly turned around and saw Meng Weiwei looking at him affectionately.
Her big glass-like eyes shone with a moving light.
Wu Hao’s quiet heart started to burn again.
“County Mistress?”
Meng Weiwei’s voice trembled. “Young Master Wu Hao, I’m so cold. ‘
Wu Hao immediately took off the cloak that Sheng Huaixuan had given them and handed it to Meng Weiwei. However, Meng Weiwei did not reach out, as if her limbs were paralyzed from the cold.
Wu Hao’s gaze landed on her snow-white neck. His throat tightened. He quickly closed his eyes and fumbled to fasten it for her. “Sorry for being disrepectful, County Mistress.”
As if it was unintentional, Meng Weiwei turned her head. Wu Hao’s fingertips suddenly touched the cold and soft skin and he hurriedly retracted his hand.
“I-I’m sorry.”
The cloak fell to the ground before it could be fastened.
Meng Weiwei leaned closer to him. The young lady’s unique fragrance could be smelled distinctly.
Wu Hao’s ears were red and he did not dare to look Meng Weiwei in the eye.
“You and I already have skin contact. Young Master Wu Hao, don’t you want to take responsibility for me?’
Her low voice was filled with indescribable shyness. It took a lot of courage for her to say this.
At this moment, Wu Hao firmly believed that they were in a mutual relationship.
He suddenly looked up and mustered his courage. “l will definitely be responsible for the county mistress!”
Meng Weiwei met his sincere gaze and was stunned for a moment. If he was still the legitimate son of the Minister of Rites, it might not be bad to marry him.
Unfortunately, he was nothing now.
Meng Weiwei’s eyes suddenly turned red. ‘Ihvvo large teardrops fell, making her look pitiful.
Wu Hao immediately panicked. ‘Weiwei, don’t cry. I was wrong. I shouldn’t have been rude to you.”
Meng Weiwei said aggrievedly, “You said you would marry me. How are you going to marry me? You can’t even redeem my mother now.”
Wu Hao’s expression was filled with helplessness. He really could not do anything now. Suddenly, his gaze landed on the cloak. He said excitedly, ‘Weiwei, wait. I’ll be able to redeem you and the princess soon. We’ll get married after we settle down!”
Meng Weiwei smiled through her tears. “Really? Can you really redeem my mother and me now? What can you do?”
Wu Hao said, “l can borrow money from Young Master Sheng, who redeemed us. If I can get the money, I can redeem you and the princess. ‘
Meng Weiwei thought quickly and said pitifully, “What about my father? What should I do about my father?’
Wu Hao thought about it. Since he was borrowing money anyway, he would borrow more. After he settled down, he would have a way to repay the money.
Wu Hao agreed immediately. “I’ll redeem him too. Don’t worry!”
Meng Weiwei finally smiled sincerely. “Thank you, Brother Hao.”
Hearing her call him Brother Hao, Wu Hao felt as sweet as if he had eaten honey. “We’ll be a family in the future. I’ll treat you well. ‘
He wanted to take her cold red hand, but he was afraid of scaring her, so he forced himself to restrain himself.
Meng Weiwei saw through his intentions and took the initiative to hold his hand. “Thank you, Brother Hao. Fortunately, I have you!”
She had to give Wu Hao enough returns to make him obedient. It would not be too late to dump him after she redeemed herself and successfully arrived at the Southern Frontier.
Wu Hao did not expect her to be so proactive. Filled with joy, he immediately found Sheng Huaixuan’s servant and asked to see him.
Sheng Huaixuan’s servants returned and told him about this.
Sheng Huaixuan had no intention of seeing them. He waved his hand. “I’m not meeting them, let’s not go back there again.”
Wu Hao waited for Sheng Huaixuan to arrive but he did not come. When he was lighting the firewood, he almost burned his sleeping bag. Wu Ji could tell that something was wrong with his son and hurriedly asked, “What’s wrong?”
Wu Hao asked angrily, “Father, why is Young Master Sheng unwilling to see us again?”
Hearing her brother’s words, Wu Mengyao lowered her eyes in disappointment.
Was it because of her?