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Chapter 415: The Friendship of the Young
Chapter 415: The Friendship of the Young
Lu Yinxiao took the initiative to greet Suixui, who was busy in Grandmother Lu's embrace, and clasped her hands together, "Pretty Seventh Brother."
Lu Yinxiao was amused by her gesture and asked gently, "Do you want to come down and have some plum juice?"
Lu Yinxiao wanted to play with Suixui, and he was also concerned about his grandmother's health.
She had been bedridden due to illness not long ago, and only recently had she been going back and forth due to Fourth Brother's matters.
Although she seemed to have recovered significantly, who knew if her condition would worsen again?
Grandmother Lu herself did not feel any physical discomfort. These days, she was in high spirits and felt good all around.
At this moment, she was surprised to find that her usually proud grandson was actually quite familiar with Suixui.
She sighed a couple of times, then placed Suixui on a chair beside her, across a small table from Lu Yinxiao, "That's good too. With Seventh Brother accompanying us, I can feel more at ease."
There weren't many young ladies in their residence.
After Lu Xuerou discovered that Lu Yinsong was willing to accept his family again, she insisted on going to the temple to fulfill her vow.
She also said that if she didn't fulfill her vow, what if the Buddha blamed her?
The young lady insisted on going, and the family could only support her. Lu Furen, feeling uneasy, wanted to accompany her but was also worried about Lu Yinsong back at the residence.
In the end, they sent a maternal aunt from a different branch of the Lu family to accompany Lu Xuerou.
Fortunately, it wasn't far, and with guards escorting them along the way, there was little fear of any mishaps.
The granddaughter from the second wife had returned to her maternal family's home some time ago, and there hadn't been any news from her since. They didn't know how things were going over there.
Since she hadn't returned yet, it was natural that she couldn't come to accompany Suixui.
As for the children from the concubines...
Grandmother Lu was willing, but she was also afraid that Duke Ling and the others might have other ideas.
Lu Yinxiao's arrival was just right.
Although he was a young master, he was of a similar age, and the children should have some common topics to talk about, right?
Moreover, seeing their current situation, it was clear that they were quite familiar with each other, which truly put Grandmother Lu at ease.
Suixui obediently exchanged a few words with her aunt-grandmother, then turned her head, her eyes sparkling as she looked at Seventh Brother, "Seventh Brother, how is Fourth Brother? Is his leg better?"
Suixui was asking about the wound on Lu Yinsong's leg, not his original leg condition.
Lu Yinxiao understood and nodded lightly, "It's much better. The wound has scabbed over, and it's estimated that in a few days, after the scab falls off, it will be completely healed. But for now, he still can't move around freely, so he can't come to see Mingxi."
Upon hearing this, Suixui quickly waved her hands, "No need, no need. It's fine for Fourth Brother to rest."
At this point, Suixui lowered her voice and said shyly, "Pretty Seventh Brother, can you help me thank Fourth Brother again? I was too scared that day and forgot to say it."
Seeing Suixui's adorable round eyes secretly glancing at him, Lu Yinxiao couldn't control himself. He raised his hand and gently touched Suixui's cute little hat, saying softly, "Okay, Seventh Brother has noted it."
After saying this, Lu Yinxiao thought for a moment, fearing that Suixui might feel burdened. He quickly added, "Mingxi doesn't need to worry too much. On that day, whoever was in that situation would have protected Mingxi. After all, how could anyone not want to protect such an adorable Mingxi?"
Just like that day when Suixui fell into the water, Lu Yinxiao, from a distance, reacted and immediately jumped to save her.
Hearing Seventh Brother say this, Suixui thought for a moment, then exclaimed, "Yes, yes, yes! Seventh Brother even jumped into the water to save me, and I didn't even know it at the time. It was only later that my brother told me."
At this point, Suixui quickly made a cute bow, "I'm sorry, Seventh Brother! I forgot to thank you earlier, so I'm thanking you now!"
The young lady's adorable manner was like a little fox cub holding a bowl to eat, or a squirrel secretly holding something in its palm, wanting to hide it close to its heart.
So adorable that one would want to tease her.
However, Lu Yinxiao always adhered to gentlemanly etiquette, even if he had rebellious thoughts. He would not let his behavior get out of hand.
Seeing Suixui's adorable little actions, he gently raised his hand and lightly gestured to Suixui, "Mingxi, you're being too polite."
The two children got along well.
Grandmother Lu quietly observed for a moment before whispering to Lu Furen, "I didn't realize before that Qilang is so fond of his sister."
Lu Furen was also surprised by Lu Yinxiao's interaction with Suixui.
This child, Qilang, even in front of his mother, sometimes carried himself with a certain dignified air.
It wasn't that it was wrong for a child to behave in such a manner.
Many young masters from influential families were like this due to their upbringing in etiquette.
Lu Yinxiao wasn't the first, nor was he unique in this regard.
They had already become accustomed to it.
However, in front of Suixui, Lu Yinxiao was completely relaxed and at ease.
He seemed to trust Suixui, allowing him to be his true self in front of her.
Lu Furen thought that it might be because Suixui was an adorable child, and her young age meant her thoughts were simple.
A sincere person was probably hard to refuse, right? Lu Furen nodded in agreement, then turned her head to listen to Duke Ling speak.
Duke Ling's visit today was naturally to express his gratitude.
Prince Xing, as the biological father, was also present.
Their relationship had become known to the Lu family.
Elder Lord Lu sighed when he heard about it, lamenting the whims of fate.
He didn't understand Madam Xu's actions at Jingyangzi Manor.
He didn't know as much as Duke Ling; the Emperor had kept some matters regarding his subjects private.
Therefore, Elder Lord Lu didn't understand, "Just because of a dream, she thinks this is her granddaughter and comes to snatch her away?"
Elder Lord Lu had fought all his life and encountered countless shameless people, but this was the first time he had seen someone as brazen as Madam Xu.
Duke Ling spoke vaguely, "What are you saying? With so many granddaughters of her own, she neglects them and wants to snatch someone else's? Perhaps the meat in others' bowls is more fragrant?"
Elder Lord Lu's voice rose in displeasure, "But you can't just snatch it, can you? What's in others' bowls belongs to them, and even if you take it, it won't be yours."
His raised voice startled Suixui, who was drinking plum juice.
Lu Yinxiao, sitting nearby, quickly jumped off his chair and gently patted Suixui's back, afraid she might choke again.
Suixui reacted swiftly, swallowing the sweet liquid in her mouth in time, avoiding choking.
However, the child was indeed startled.
Grandmother Lu noticed this and nudged Elder Lord Lu, "Control your loud voice, there's a child here."
Elder Lord Lu, upon being reminded, didn't take offense. Instead, he laughed heartily, "Ah, I forgot, I forgot."
His laughter remained loud and booming.
But under Grandmother Lu's death glare, he subconsciously lowered his voice, speaking softly from then on.
Duke Ling: ...
I don't particularly want to hear an old man speaking in a soft voice, Uncle!
(End of Chapter)
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