The husbands are out there risking their lives to establish military merits, while the noblewomen can’t just sit idle at home; they must maintain good relations to navigate through, as you never know who might be useful in the future.
As a military officer’s wife, there’s quite a bit of knowledge required.
Qiu Xue’s father was also a Prince, so growing up with constant exposure, she understood the intricacies. She chuckled lightly and said, "Well, sister-in-law, you go ahead then."
After exchanging a few pleasantries, they went their separate ways. After leaving the already narrow stairway and averting their gazes, Qiu Xue’s smile faded, replaced by a strong disdain.
The gentleman and his wife both came from rural backgrounds, starting from scratch with no foundations. The gentleman was diligent, and his wife was tactful, which brought them to their current position, but such status was nothing noteworthy in front of Qiu Xue.
How dare a mere gentlewoman’s wife address her as "sister"? Truly, putting on airs!
If it weren’t for Li Yan, she might have turned hostile immediately. Yes, Qiu Xue, who is known to be kind and sensible in the cultural group, always has a dual facade. Her acting skills are simply inborn.
Qiu Xue withdrew the coldness from her face, glanced at the clothes in the basin, and her crimson lips turned up in a satisfied smile!
She strolled to the third floor, outside Li Yan’s room, raised her hand, knocked on the door, and said, "Big Brother Li, I’ve washed your clothes; all the ink has come out, I..."
Qiu Xue’s pretty face instantly turned pale, her vibrant eyes were replaced with a hint of anger!
She was not a three-year-old child... If she still didn’t understand what this sound was, she would indeed be a fool...
The sound from outside reached the small space inside. The two people doing push-ups stopped simultaneously.
Gu Tong glanced at the doorway, a mischievous thought sprouted, and she immediately let her elbow go soft, falling downward, "Ah... husband..."
Li Yan swiftly caught her, frowning, "Are you alright..."
"No... no problem... it’s just been too long since I’ve ’exercised,’ I’m out of stamina... you go open the door..." Gu Tong said awkwardly with her head down.
"Mhm, go lie down for a while, don’t wear yourself out." Li Yan said gently.
Wow, still quite cooperative, Gu Tong was secretly delighted, "Okay..." With that, she scurried off to the bed.
Li Yan stood up calmly, took steps to the door, opened it slightly, and said indifferently, "Anything you need?"
Qiu Xue’s mind was in chaos, and everything she wanted to say was swallowed back down. She looked at Li Yan’s disheveled clothing, her almond-shaped eyes wide open, and her lips trembling slightly...
In this situation... there’s absolutely no room for misunderstanding. Those sounds... the wrinkled clothes, if it weren’t for just finishing such a thing, with Big Brother Li’s character, it would definitely not be...
Qiu Xue’s eyes started to redden, driven mad by jealousy...
"Nothing much... I just wanted to return your clothes; the ink has come off... see if you can wear them..."
She needed to hold on, absolutely cannot lose! Cannot!
Li Yan’s face showed no emotion, his words as chilling as the wind, "The clothes are old, and I don’t plan on wearing them anymore. You’re the daughter of Prince Qiu and also a Trainee; don’t do things that degrade your status!"