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I am in need of some help, come over here.
Mingze was busy, eager to take on any task, working tirelessly late into the night. The carriage sent from Ming Residence had been waiting by the roadside for more than two hours, and no matter how many times Sang Qingxiao urged him, he wouldn’t budge.
Your family is waiting for you to return.
There’s no rush; I was actually looking for you.
Oh, so you were coming to find me.
Mingze noticed the feigned disappointment in Sang Qingxiao's eyes and hurriedly explained, "No, I’ve wanted to come find you for a long time, but I was afraid of hearing a certain answer. Today is just an excuse to mix business with pleasure."
You’ll have to face it sooner or later, Sang Qingxiao said directly. "Sang Yu Ning has died; she passed away during childbirth. Before she died, she entrusted me to Sang Bai Jue. I grew up in Vulture Ridge, where I learned to catch demons. The criminals there couldn’t do anything to me; life has been manageable."
"Don’t cry! Just relying on myself, I could easily leave Vulture Ridge; no one can bully me."
Why are the tears flowing more and more? You’re even more of a crybaby than I am. Let me tell you something that might make you hate me even more.
Aren’t you curious why your Old Madam suddenly became bedridden? In fact, she knew about my existence even earlier than you did. The night I poisoned her, I even had a chat with her.
Upon hearing this, Mingze’s crying finally paused for a moment. "You did that?"
His voice was nasal but held no trace of reproach. Looking back now, it seemed that Xuande Emperor had also let her off because of her condition.
In comparison, being bedridden with family care is better than dying on the road due to exile because of her.
Sang Qingxiao rolled his eyes. "Don’t make excuses for me; I just can’t stand her. She’s alive because Xuande Emperor values you."
Mingze replied, "Both have their reasons. She drove away your mother back then, and I couldn’t protect your mother either. It’s understandable that you hate us."
At this moment, Sang Qingxiao smirked. "I have an Antidote; do you want it?"
Mingze was taken aback and after a long pause managed a bitter smile. "Forget it; family harmony is what matters. If she could just calm down..."
However, deep inside he thought: let this unfilial sin fall solely upon him.
Mingze sensed that his daughter didn’t want to dwell on the past and quickly composed himself, nervously speaking up. "I... kissed her."
"I know," Sang Qingxiao replied. "I’ve seen both children; the Dragon and Phoenix Twins—you’re quite fortunate."
"I’ve seen your wife too," he continued. "She parked the carriage across from my Small Tavern yesterday and secretly watched me for quite a while. When I looked over, she hurriedly hid away—her movements and expression were just like a startled rabbit."
As Sang Qingxiao spoke, he teased with a hint of laughter in his voice. "Your Young Lady is so tender and soft; tsk tsk, so this is your type."
Mingze felt somewhat embarrassed by the comment. "What I love most is you, Kissing Relative."
Sang Qingxiao replied, "I’ve looked into your past with my Kissing Relative; before you got married, you only met three times in total. After less than two months of marriage, you were ordered on a southern tour, and when you returned, she was gone."
With such little time spent together, can deep feelings really develop? You have always been unable to forget her, but isn't it more about guilt? Yet in Sang Yu Ning's heart, the Sang Family outweighs you; even in her final moments, her thoughts were still with the Sang Family. Now that you have received your outcome, your heart should be at ease; let the past remain in the past.
As for your wife, I have heard that she cares for you deeply. Every stitch and thread on you was crafted by her own hands. Just this alone makes Sang Yu Ning inferior to her. To have such a virtuous wife is your blessing; do not dwell on others, cherish the person before you.
Mingze listened as his daughter analyzed his two relationships, his face turning red as he responded with awkward sounds, fearing she would continue. He quickly redirected her attention, saying that His Majesty had issued an edict declaring the Sang Family innocent. Shi Yun asked him to deliver the edict to her and instructed him to send it out as quickly as possible; he also hoped Sang Bai Jue would return soon.
What’s this? Is there a change of feelings? It’s still that Xuande Emperor. Mingze expressed the Emperor's urgency to abdicate, but Sang Qingxiao refrained from commenting. After all, like a grasshopper in autumn, it wouldn’t be able to jump for long; best to observe for now.
When Mingze left, Sang Qingxiao took out a small gift she had prepared earlier. She presented him with a Spatial Symbol and gave his wife Zhu Zhu a bracelet with a hidden life-saving mechanism. She also prepared a large box of delicately crafted snacks shaped like small animals for their two children. After all, they were still not very familiar with each other; a lighter gift was more appropriate.
This small gesture brought tears to Mingze's eyes; he was so moved that he panicked. "I forgot to bring a gift! I... I will tomorrow—" "You didn’t forget; you brought everything," she reassured him.
The butler from Ming Residence, who had come specifically to pick up Mingze, was quite observant and had been watching the situation unfold. Seeing Sang Qingxiao present gifts first, he approached with large bundles in hand. "Miss, my surname is Chen," he introduced himself.
"Ah, Miss," Chen Guan said with a smile that crinkled his face. "My wife has been preparing since she heard about you. Just some trivial items meant for comfort; I don’t know if you’ll like them."
Chen Guan opened the bundle and displayed each dress one by one. Each piece was exquisitely crafted and featured unique designs that added character. The quantity was astonishingly large.
Sang Qingxiao was taken aback by the sheer number—over ten sets! "Did your wife make all of these by hand?"
Mingze replied nonchalantly, "She does wear them often enough to recognize her stitching; this is about all the skill she has." His tone carried a hint of disdain but also pride.
Sang Qingxiao laughed along with him, teasingly saying, "You’re just typical—taking advantage and then acting coy!"
In comparison to the effort your family’s Young Lady put in, my gift seems rather casual.
Mingze waved his hand, insisting, "No, not at all casual. It should be us elders preparing the gifts." He glanced at the exquisite accessories prepared in Zhu Zhu's name beneath the clothing and felt they were still insufficient, saying they would come again tomorrow.
The next day, Mingze was busy with preparations and couldn't spare any time. It was his family's rabbit that came over, bringing along two little bunnies and a full five carts of gifts following behind.
The Small Tavern was bustling with people. The Ming Family's Young Lady, being quite introverted, felt very out of place. However, she held onto the two children and steadily made her way towards Sang Qingxiao.
Zhu Zhu had been so nervous about meeting Sang Qingxiao that she hadn't slept a wink all night and had prepared a lot to say. Yet when she finally saw her, she stammered and couldn't get the words out.
Sang Qingxiao smiled and quickly helped her out of the awkward situation. "This Small Tavern is quite chaotic right now. Why don't you go wait for me in the backyard? I'll finish up this little bit of work and come over."
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