klisemfg Chapter 213 Axue, what's wrong with you?
Chapter 213 Axue, what's wrong with you?
"Axue, then go and find Li'er to play! I'll let the third brother take you there!" Xie Lan said kindly.
However, Murong Xue shook her head and replied softly, "No need, Madam! Just let the servant take me there." She lowered her eyes, not daring to look at Xie Lan. In fact, Murong Xue had already made up her mind not to have anything to do with Jiang Bu. Although she still felt a little reluctant, her reason told her that she had to be ruthless and reject Xie Lan's proposal.
When Jiang Bu heard this, his heart suddenly sank, as if a huge rock was pressing on his chest, making his breathing heavy. His face instantly lost its color, as pale as paper, and a layer of fine beads of sweat oozed out of his forehead.
"What happened to Ah Xue? Why did she suddenly become like this?" Jiang Bu thought to himself, anxiety and worry flooding his heart. Before his mother responded, he couldn't wait to say, "Mother, there is no time to lose. I will take Ah Xue to my sister's yard!" As he spoke, his anxious eyes were fixed on Murong Xue, his eyes full of expectation and pleading.
Murong Xue looked up at Jiang Bu, only to see that he was anxious, and his handsome face looked a little distorted. A ripple appeared in her heart, and she felt reluctant and even a little distressed. After hesitating for a moment, Murong Xue sighed softly and thought to herself: "Forget it, let's indulge him for the last time today!" So she nodded slightly, indicating that she agreed with Jiang Bu's proposal.
Seeing Murong Xue nod in agreement, Jiang Bu's tense heartstrings finally relaxed a little and he breathed a sigh of relief. Xie Lan, who was standing by, saw the strange interaction between the two. Especially her son, whose anxious look was really puzzling. However, since her son had already proposed to take Murong Xue to Jiang Li's yard, she did not stop him. She just told the third son to take good care of Murong Xue, and then turned back to her room to continue to settle accounts.
Jiang Bu was a little nervous, and carefully led Murong Xue towards Xiangya Garden where Li Er lived. Along the way, Murong Xue remained silent and did not say another word, as if she had closed herself in a world that no one could touch.
Jiang Bu, who was walking beside him, felt uneasy. He was keenly aware of the change in Murong Xue's attitude towards him. The vague sense of alienation was like a veil, gently covering the two of them, making him feel a little at a loss.
"Ah Xue, let me tell you, the Xiangya Garden where Li'er lives is the most beautiful and best courtyard in our house!" Jiang Bu tried hard to break the awkward silence, and began to introduce the courtyard incessantly. However, no matter how eloquently he described it, Murong Xue just listened quietly, and did not even give a simple response. Gradually, Jiang Bu's voice was the only one left echoing on the empty road, and the surrounding environment seemed to become particularly depressing and quiet because of the silence.
This strange atmosphere made Jiang Bu feel lost and frustrated. His originally enthusiastic heart gradually cooled down as if a bucket of cold water had been poured on it. Finally, Jiang Bu could no longer suppress his inner doubts and uneasiness. He stopped and turned to look at Murong Xue who had been silent all the time. He asked softly: "Axue, what's wrong with you? Why did you suddenly ignore me? Did I do something wrong to make you unhappy?"
Facing Jiang Bu's concerned and anxious question, Murong Xue remained expressionless. She just raised her hand slightly, pointed to a courtyard not far ahead, and said lightly: "It should be there, right?" Looking in the direction of her finger, an exquisite and elegant courtyard came into view. Compared with the surrounding buildings, the courtyard was unique. The pink courtyard wall, carved doors and windows, and flowers blooming in the garden all showed the female identity of the owner here. Obviously, this was Li'er's Xiangya Garden.
At this time, Li'er's personal maid Chun Tao had been quietly waiting at the door. She was petite, with a pretty face and a pair of bright eyes. When she saw the Third Young Master and Miss Murong coming together from afar, a happy smile immediately bloomed on her face, and she hurriedly stepped forward to greet them and bowed respectfully.
"Third Young Master, Miss Murong, you are finally here! My young lady has been waiting here for a long time." Chun Tao bowed slightly, her tone revealing a hint of eagerness and expectation. After that, she turned around and led the way, leading the two of them to the yard.
Murong Xue moved her lotus steps lightly and followed Chun Tao gracefully. She was wearing a light red outfit, the hem of her dress fluttering in the wind, and she looked as beautiful as a fairy descending from the earth. Seeing this, Jiang Bu subconsciously reached out his hand to continue the topic that had just been interrupted, but Murong Xue seemed to have guessed his intention and did not give him a chance to speak. She just followed Chun Tao forward without looking away.
"Sister Mu, you are finally here! I have been waiting so eagerly. I thought that third brother was lazy and didn't come to pick you up. Oh, I have been standing here for a long, long time!" Jiang Li walked forward quickly with joy on his face, took Murong Xue's hand and said coquettishly.
"Li'er, look how anxious you are. I'm here now. Just now, I went to see the lady first and stayed there for a while." Murong Xue explained to Jiang Li with a smile, her voice as clear and pleasant as a silver bell. At this time, Jiang Bu, who had been silent all the time, wanted to say something, but when he saw his sister's face smiling as brightly as a spring flower, he swallowed the words back.