When Si Yuhuan returned, Housekeeper Qi looked as if he wanted to say something but hesitated.
"Where’s Grandpa?" Si Yuhuan, infuriated by Jian Xi, loosened his tie and tossed aside his coat, not even glancing at Housekeeper Qi as he asked.
"The Old Master ate quite a bit today and went to sleep early. Young Master, you... should also rest early," Housekeeper Qi said, continually making eye signals.
"Okay," Si Yuhuan replied.
He didn’t spare Housekeeper Qi another glance and went straight upstairs.
Housekeeper Qi was extremely anxious.
Forget it. I’ve already hinted at it. Surely the Young Master won’t blame me when he finds out.
But I can’t just do nothing, can I?
Who would be suitable to contact?
Jian Xi didn’t expect to suddenly receive a call from Housekeeper Qi.
"Housekeeper Qi? Why are you calling me so late? Has something happened to Grandpa?"
Jian Xi’s anxious tone made Housekeeper Qi sigh inwardly. Among all these women, only Jian Xi truly cares about Old Master Si. No wonder he’s growing fonder of her.
"No, Miss Jian, you’ve misunderstood. Old Master Si is in good health and recovering well. He even said he wants to find an opportunity to thank your fourth brother."
"That’s good." Jian Xi’s anxious heart finally settled.
"It’s not about Grandpa? Then why are you looking for me?"
"The Second Young Master has an assistant named Xiaoli, who is extremely loyal to him. He has been frequently visiting the old residence lately. I sent him away using Old Master Si’s recuperation as an excuse, but I’m not sure if this means the Second Young Master is in some kind of trouble."
Jian Xi raised an eyebrow.
With Housekeeper Qi’s capabilities, it wouldn’t be difficult for him to find out that I was the one who got Si Junyan sent to the detention center and embroiled in a legal case. So why would he suddenly seek me out to ask about these things?
"There shouldn’t be. I’ll look into it and let you know if I find anything."
Jian Xi took a bite of the takeout barbecue she had just ordered and smacked her lips. "His words were so suggestive," she murmured to herself. "It seems he really wanted to tell me something!"
After a phone call, the private detective quickly informed Jian Xi.
"Just as you suspected, Si Junyan’s assistant, Xiaoli, did indeed visit Old Master Si at the old residence. He stayed inside for a full twenty minutes before leaving. What they discussed is unknown. However, his expression was relaxed when he left, which probably indicates good news. It seems, Miss Jian, that you’re in trouble. If Old Master Si gets involved, many of your actions will likely be restricted."
He was right; the whole affair would become incredibly troublesome if Old Master Si got involved.
Even the most capable lawyers are constrained in the face of absolute power.
Jian Xi felt somewhat depressed, but then a thought struck her.
If Grandpa wanted to get involved, Si Yuhuan wouldn’t have handled it so leniently. It seems that scoundrel doesn’t know about this.
There was only one explanation: Si Junyan was pulling strings behind the scenes, hoping Old Master Si would save him.
This cannot be allowed!
Jian Xi brought quite a few things with her to visit Grandpa at the old residence.
Seeing her, Old Master Si immediately beamed with joy, casting aside almost all the unseemly accusations Xiaoli had made the day before.
Housekeeper Qi attentively had the servants prepare the plum cakes that Jian Xi loved.
The sour plum cakes were quite appetizing. They were originally created by the chef to stimulate Old Master Si’s appetite, and Jian Xi, due to her pregnancy, thoroughly enjoyed them.
"It’s rare for you to like a pastry so much. Take more with you when you leave. I thought they were a bit too sour, but I didn’t expect you to eat so many. Eat a little less, or you might get a stomach ache." Old Master Si still doted on Jian Xi, his eyes filled with affection.
Jian Xi swallowed the last piece of cake and nodded obediently. "I’ll listen to Grandpa and take some when I leave."
They really are delicious and suit my taste perfectly.
"Grandpa, there’s something I want to talk to you about."
Old Master Si immediately looked at her seriously, waiting for her to continue.
"Si Junyan has tried multiple times to kill me, to silence me. I don’t know what deep-seated hatred he harbors that makes him so set against me. I believe he’s acting this way because he likes Jiang Qimeng. That’s why I plan to let him cool off in prison for a while, to prevent Jiang Qimeng from bringing harm to the Si Family. That woman has ulterior motives; she’s clinging to Si Yuhuan while also using Si Junyan. She’s not a good person."
She couldn’t bring up the matter of divorce herself.
So, her only option was to frame it from the perspective of what was best for the Si Family. Jian Xi believed Grandpa was not an unreasonable person.
As expected, Old Master Si’s expression changed drastically.
"This Jiang Qimeng is too much! Isn’t one of my grandsons enough for her? Does she have to harm them both?"
It seems Si Yuhuan hasn’t told Grandpa anything, which is why he’s been kept in the dark.
This Si Junyan is utterly depraved, even using Grandpa, who hasn’t fully recovered.
No wonder Housekeeper Qi secretly called to give me this information.
It must have been Grandpa’s instruction not to let Housekeeper Qi mention it to Si Yuhuan.
This Si Junyan really knows how to exploit loopholes.
Xiaoli isn’t a good person either. When the opportunity arises, he needs to be taught a lesson too.
Suddenly, she didn’t dislike Si Yuhuan quite as much.
She had thought he was the type who couldn’t distinguish right from wrong, but it seemed he still had some conscience.
Jian Xi nodded. "I’ve never believed there’s any personal animosity between Si Junyan and me. Unless it’s a fight over Si Yuhuan, and he’s helping Jiang Qimeng."
"If that’s the case..." Old Master Si hesitated. "I’ll need to think about it."
After all, Si Junyan is a member of the Si Family. Keeping him in prison is indeed problematic.
Jian Xi didn’t say much more. The conversation had reached this point, and no matter what, she wouldn’t back down this time.
After Jian Xi left, Old Master Si looked at Housekeeper Qi. "Old Qi, Miss Jian’s sudden visit... was this your doing behind my back?"
"Old Master, you’re getting older, and your health isn’t robust. For some matters, you really should let the younger generation handle them. Otherwise, I worry if your body can withstand the stress. Even if you don’t consider yourself, you must consider the overall situation of the Si Family."
"Sigh, but Junyan is still my grandson. I can’t completely ignore him. Xixi is right, though; that boy has gone too far. He really does need to be taught a lesson."
Si Yuhuan was hesitant, unsure whether to call Jian Xi.
Unexpectedly, he saw a call coming from Jian Xi herself. His finger, about to press the answer button, suddenly paused. He looked up at Yan Qing working across from him and passed the phone over.
"Ahem, wait to answer it until after it rings ten times. Then tell her I’m busy and ask her to wait."
That woman dared to send me to the police station! Now that she realizes she needs to apologize, she won’t learn her lesson unless I teach her one.
I must make her profoundly realize her mistake!
"Alright," Yan Qing said with a wry smile, taking the phone.
He waited for ten rings, but unexpectedly, the call disconnected after only the third ring.
Si Yuhuan frowned, his already dark face turning even darker. "Did you hang up?"
"What do you mean I hung up? Boss, look clearly, it was Miss Jian who hung up!"
Si Yuhuan snatched the phone back. How could that be? Is the phone broken?
He flipped it over and examined it a few times, but everything was fine.
He was left speechless.
So what on earth does this woman want?
Jian Xi sounded impatient. "Are you sick?"
"You called me!" Si Yuhuan couldn’t contain his anger.
Jian Xi had initially wanted to tell him that Si Junyan had gone behind his back to meet with Grandpa—an unforgivably treacherous act—and to warn him to be careful. But then she reconsidered. What did it have to do with her? She was no longer a daughter-in-law of the Si Family and shouldn’t meddle in their affairs. So, she hung up.
"Jian Xi, are you picking a fight?"