Looking at the opera stage before them, Si Jianye’s interest waned. He changed the subject, “It’s about time we leave. Xin Xin is still waiting for us.”
Feng Ninghe nodded slightly, a hint of approval in her voice, “That’s fine too.”
Seeing that they were about to leave, Su Hongxiu quickly spoke up, “I haven’t seen Xin Xin in a long time either. Perhaps I could see her. She might still recognize me.”
“There’s no need.”
Si Jianye was the first to refuse, “Xin Xin is not feeling well and cannot receive guests. We will take our leave now.”
Su Hongxiu narrowed his eyes, the hand holding his bone fan moving noticeably faster.
Before he could speak, Si Jianye had already stepped forward and left swiftly.
Before departing, Feng Ninghe did not forget to say, “Sixth Master, we’ll catch up another time.”
She always felt more relaxed in Sixth Master’s company.
Of course, today was an exception.
Si Jianye and Su Hongxiu’s relationship seemed worse than what appeared on the surface.
Watching their retreating figures, Su Hongxiu frowned, a complex emotion stirring within him.
The dignified King of the Underworld was known for his aversion to women and had never been seen close to any. Much less finding a godmother for Xin Xin.
Even if it were just a godmother, she would have to pass Xin Xin’s test, and then Si Jianye’s.
Su Hongxiu instinctively picked up the tea on the table and drank it down in one gulp, then rose to leave.
If the woman he admired were merely Xin Xin’s godmother, that would be one thing. If not…
A refined small courtyard.
Xin Xin was sleeping soundly in the room.
Axi stood guard outside the door, his gaze occasionally drifting towards the room.
Two figures were approaching the courtyard.
Feng Ninghe deliberately slowed her pace, turning her gaze to Si Jianye, “Your relationship with Sixth Master doesn’t seem good.”
“Do you know why he’s called Sixth Master?”
Si Jianye didn’t answer her question, instead changing the subject. A hint of deep meaning flickered in his cold eyes.
She shook her head.
Si Jianye’s lips curved upwards beneath his mask, and his clear male voice slowly fell, “When his mother was pregnant with him, she thought she was carrying a daughter and gave him the given name: Hongxiu. She didn’t change it even after giving birth to a boy. The name Sixth Master was one he gave himself as a child, saying it sounded more manly.”
Feng Ninghe had wondered earlier why Su Hongxiu was called Sixth Master. So this was the truth.
At this moment, she also understood the nature of the relationship between Si Jianye and Sixth Master.
To be able to expose such a flaw, their relationship must be terrible.
Could it be that Sixth Master was from Jinling, as Mo Zisang had also called him Sixth Master back then?
Immediately, Feng Ninghe voiced her thoughts, “Is Sixth Master from Jinling?”
Su Hongxiu’s ability to develop Liu Mian Pavilion to this extent was no ordinary feat.
Si Jianye nodded, then changed the subject, “This man’s mind is unfathomable. Interacting with him might mean he’s already dug a pit for you to fall into. What’s your relationship with him?”
Facing the question, Feng Ninghe answered without hesitation, “We’ve met a few times. We don’t have any particular relationship.”
These simple words instantly dispelled the coldness in Si Jianye’s eyes, and his expression softened.
Su Hongxiu was a difficult person to deal with. Not just anyone could ride in his carriage.
Xin Xin only needed a godmother, not a godfather.
Having him, her biological father, was enough.
“Young Master!”
Axi, who had been waiting outside, his face lit up with joy, and he called out eagerly, “Miss Feng, you’re finally back.”
Feng Ninghe instinctively glanced towards the bed, “How is Xin Xin’s condition?”
On the bed, a small figure was curled up, sleeping soundly.
Axi quickly replied, “Miss is completely fine and shows no abnormalities. She hasn’t woken up yet.”
Feng Ninghe strode into the room and looked at the sleeping Si Xin Xin.
The young face before her was tender, cute, and adorable.
She couldn’t help but reach out and gently stroke the child’s face.
“Achoo!”
Si Xin Xin rubbed her nose and sneezed. Rubbing her sleepy eyes, she opened them.
When she saw Feng Ninghe, her eyes immediately lit up with joy.
“Pretty sister!”
Si Xin Xin spread her arms and quickly threw herself into Feng Ninghe’s embrace.
Their intimate interaction made Si Jianye’s heart inexplicably displeased.
He was her biological father, after all.
This child woke up and went to Feng Ninghe first.
“Cough cough—”
He let out a light cough, interrupting them, and changed the subject, “Xin Xin, do you know how dangerous it was just now? If we hadn’t discovered it in time, you might not have woken up yet.”
Si Xin Xin showed a look of self-reproach, her head drooping dejectedly, “I was playing with the medicine bottles while soaking in the tub. I didn’t realize I’d spilled it all. I thought these were precious medicinal ingredients, so I absorbed them myself…”
Looking at the little face filled with grievance, Feng Ninghe quickly comforted her, “You can consider it a blessing in disguise. After absorbing so much medicine, your little body has become much stronger. From now on, you only need to drink herbal medicine and won’t need medicinal baths anymore.”
Medicinal baths required absorbing medicinal ingredients. Although Xin Xin had never complained of pain, the process was excruciating.
At least Xin Xin wouldn’t have to suffer anymore.
However, these words made Xin Xin frown, her tender face contorting with worry, “Pretty sister, does that mean I won’t see you anymore?”
During the medicinal baths, she could see her pretty sister often.
If she got better, wouldn’t she have to return to Xiyou Continent?
It would be very difficult to see her pretty sister then.
Seeing Si Xin Xin’s anxious expression, Feng Ninghe smiled, “Why wouldn’t you see me? I’ll bring you medicine, and we’ll have plenty of opportunities to meet.”
Si Xin Xin’s heart finally settled, and a bright smile returned to her little face.
“I brought you this too.”
As she spoke, she took out a delicate sugar figurine and handed it over. “Since you’re awake, I’ll be going back now. I’ll visit you again next time.”
Upon hearing that she was leaving, Si Xin Xin became anxious. Her bright eyes blinked in surprise, “Pretty sister, you’ve been busy all day, why are you leaving so soon? It’s almost mealtime. At least have a meal with me so I can thank you properly before you go!”
“Meal?”
She smiled it away, “I’m not hungry. I ate some pastries earlier.”
Si Jianye shot a cold glance at Axi, his gaze icy.
Receiving this look, Axi immediately reacted and quickly said, “Miss Feng, please don’t be so polite. I’ll go prepare some food right away!”
Axi’s figure flashed, and he had already disappeared from the room.
His speed was so fast that Feng Ninghe had no time to react.
Si Xin Xin smiled sweetly, her chubby little hand gently tugging at her sleeve, “Uncle Xi is going to prepare delicious food. Let’s wait here for a moment.”
Feng Ninghe no longer refused. She turned her gaze to Si Jianye beside her.
Si Jianye seemed lost in thought, his eyes deep and unfathomable.
That night.
The bright moon hung high in the night sky.
In the pavilion, Si Xin Xin, drowsy from eating, slumped onto the stone table, on the verge of sleep.
Xiao Zhao, patting its round belly, lay in Xin Xin’s arms.
“Young Master, I’ll take Miss back to her room.”