Chapter 521: Chapter 521, Be Good (25)
Mu Rourou thought that Xie Yi, that child, was a bit unlikeable.
“Well, all right, I won’t come in, but are you really okay by yourself?”
“I’m going to sleep!” Xie Yi said, and then he closed the door.
He took off his clothes, climbed onto the bed with a small stool, pulled the covers over himself, and closed his eyes.
Mu Rourou stood at the door, huffed, and went to speak with Xie Zhinuan about it.
Xie Zhinuan had also finished getting ready and was about to come up to call Xie Yi to wash his face and feet before bed when she bumped into Mu Rourou on the stairs.
“Sister Xie, Ayi has gone to your room to sleep by himself; he wouldn’t let me in!”
There was a bit of a tattling spirit in her words.
Mu Rourou watched Xie Zhinuan carefully.
“Mm, then you should also rest early. Tomorrow we’re moving to the new house, and when you have free time, you can also go out to walk around the markets, buy things, and such!”
Mu Rourou thought of the bustling streets and immediately nodded her head.
She forgot all about competing with Xie Yi; she had more important things to do––what’s the point of fussing with a child?
She joyfully returned to her chamber and began discussing with Chuju and several maids what to buy.
Xie Zhinuan shook her head, entered the room, and saw the dim light of the oil lamp on the table. In the hazy lighting, Xie Yi slowly pulled back the covers and sweetly, obediently called out when he saw Xie Zhinuan approaching, “Mother!”
“Mm, get up. Granny has brought up some hot water for you to wash your face. After washing up, you can go back to sleep.”
“Sleep with mother?” Xie Yi asked.
“Mm, sleep with mother. But in a year or two, Ayi will be big, and then you’ll need to sleep on your own!” Xie Zhinuan said with a smile, lifting him to sit on the stool.
“I’m not afraid!” Xie Yi said earnestly.
Looking at Xie Zhinuan, worried she might not believe him, he added another “I’m not afraid!”
“Mm, our Ayi is the bravest of all!”
Aunt Chen brought in water, and Xie Zhinuan helped Xie Yi wash his hands and feet before tucking him into bed.
In the past, the mother and son shared one quilt, but laughing, Xie Yi pulled the blanket over himself, making his own separate cocoon.
Xie Zhinuan let him be; it’s a good thing for a child to have his own thoughts.
Besides, he would have to be independent in the future. As long as he didn’t commit evil deeds, didn’t bully the weak, and kept a kind and just heart, these were all trifling matters.
She gently touched his face and said softly, “Go to sleep.”
“Mother, goodnight!”
“Goodnight, Ayi!” Xie Zhinuan leaned down and lightly kissed his forehead.
Xie Yi closed his eyes contentedly and fell into a satisfied sleep.
Xie Zhinuan told Aunt Chen to go rest after a long day and then quietly went to wash up herself.
Downstairs in the chamber
Zhao Xiuya came back with Qin Mao, not seeing her husband Qin Yu, surprised yet unsurprised.
Number One Manor had secret contacts in Gaocheng County; Qin Yu was probably meeting with one of them.
Holding Qin Mao in her arms, she sat in a chair and crouched in front of him, looking at him closely.
“Maomao!” Zhao Xiuya called softly.
“Mother!”
Holding Qin Mao gently, Zhao Xiuya said, “Maomao, your father and I love you more than you can imagine, but often, people in the Martial World can’t help themselves. Tomorrow, your father and I must return to Number One Manor, and the road back is extremely dangerous. Plus, you haven’t fully recovered yet. Your father and I have discussed it and decided it would be best for you to stay in Gaocheng County. Would you like that?”
“…” Qin Mao looked at Zhao Xiuya.
Zhao Xiuya’s voice was choked with emotion, and her eyes had reddened.
He nodded, hugging his mother’s body, “Father, Mother, don’t worry. I will behave, take my medicine obediently, not stir up trouble, and get along with Ayi!”
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