194, Being Stubborn (5 Updates)
Xie Zhinuan was stunned.
Send someone to the capital?
It was like a child making a mistake outside and being sent back home by others, to face a beating from the adults.
After all, the adults needed to save face.
“That girl…” Xie Zhinuan hesitated slightly, then corrected herself, “Actually, you didn’t have to do that!”
But the feeling of being protected was still very pleasant, very comforting, and somewhat joyful.
Li Hengyi didn’t speak, but handed the basket to Xie Zhinuan.
“…”
Xie Zhinuan paused.
She was expected to cook dinner.
Since things turned out better than she had anticipated, she really would go cook.
She took the basket and headed to the kitchen.
Li Hengyi followed behind her.
“?” Xie Zhinuan turned and looked at Li Hengyi.
“Actually, someone as overbearing as her, who bullies you today, likely bullied others in the past. You have my protection, but what about those who have none? She has guards by her side, all tall and strong, skilled in martial arts-what can common folk do against her?” Li Hengyi spoke softly.
He didn���t know how his words would make Xie Zhinuan feel.
He just wanted to tell Xie Zhinuan that he protected her.
Yet, Xie Zhinuan hadn’t taken in his words about protection at all; instead, she focused on what he said after that.
She couldn’t help asking Li Hengyi, “Do you think she has ever killed anyone?”
“…”
Li Hengyi was stunned.
No amount of poetry could describe the disappointment in his heart.
What he wanted was for Xie Zhinuan to look at him with shyness and timidity, her eyes filled with tenderness, not for her to be curious about whether Han Qi had ever killed someone.
“I don’t know!”
His voice carried a hint of exasperation.
Xie Zhinuan knitted her brows and asked again, “If her subordinates really did kill or torture someone to death, whose responsibility would that be?”
“Naturally hers. Without her orders, without her using her position to bully others, how would her subordinates dare?”
Xie Zhinuan understood.
She decided that she must manage her own servants well.
They must not bully or cause trouble outside.
“I’ll go cook. Just wait a moment, it will be ready soon!”
“Hmm!”
Li Hengyi responded.
He watched with wide eyes as Xie Zhinuan asked someone for directions to the kitchen and left with the little maid.
He stood there, with his hands empty.
The air still carried the scent of Leng Zhuxiang from Xie Zhinuan, cool and refreshing, but she had already walked away.
“…”
Routuan and Grey Wolf were frolicking nearby, mostly with Routuan bullying Grey Wolf, who let Routuan have his way.
Li Hengyi watched the two animals, then finally said, “Do you want some treats?”
“…”
At the sound of his words, the two animals stopped their frolics and, after a moment’s hesitation, quickly ran to Li Hengyi’s side.
Li Hengyi chuckled.
He called the two to his room for treats; they were overjoyed, jumping around and playing with him.
Back in his room, Li Hengyi took out some pastries to feed them.
Seeing how much they enjoyed them, he simply gave in and fed them all.
Thinking of their indifferent and careless owner, Li Hengyi pondered how to make Xie Zhinuan aware of his affection for her, which was not just because her cooking was delicious, but also the pure admiration a man has for a woman.
Admiration…
Yes, admiration.
But Xie Zhinuan didn’t know; she seemed oblivious to feelings, just like he had been in previous years.
Fortunately, she was oblivious to everyone, and no outstanding men had appeared by her side. He had plenty of opportunities.
He could wait patiently.
Xie Zhinuan reached the kitchen. The posthouse was said to have several kitchens, with basically one in each large courtyard, in order to provide the most comprehensive service to the distinguished guests in terms of food and accommodation.
This kitchen was not far from the courtyard where she stayed, only separated by a small garden.
“Miss, do you need help? We are very capable and can do anything!” the little maid spoke softly.
Two girls around eleven or twelve years old stood behind her, both looking at her with hopeful gazes.
Chapter 195