The book has no strength, the female supporting role just wants to survive

Chapter 311 Noisy Noisy Noisy

Jiang Tunan was sitting in the carriage. Seeing that Xiao Mingrui and Xiao Mingxu both looked unhappy, he asked carefully,

"Cousins, what happened?"

Xiao Mingxu didn't know if it was because he was too emotional, but he didn't answer Jiang Tunan for a while.

Seeing that Xiao Mingxu was in a bad mood, Xiao Mingrui said,

"My father just sent someone to tell us why we didn't go back home for dinner."

Jiang Tunan felt a little strange. Logically speaking, Xiao Huaimin usually wouldn't care whether they would go home for dinner or not. Even if the family had a dinner together from time to time, they would choose a time when everyone was free, and they would usually prepare in advance.

Xiao Mingyue is on duty today and will not go home, and Xiao Mingli will probably come back late from the Honglu Temple, so there should be no problem for Xiao Mingxu and Xiao Mingrui to come out for dinner.

"Why does Uncle Xiao ask this?"

Jiang Tunan was too lazy to guess, so maybe it would be faster to just ask the two people in front of him.

"It must be Xiao Chuan'er who went to complain again!"

By the way, there are two more people in the Xiao Mansion now, Jiang Tunan almost forgot.

Xiao Mingxu's face was terrifyingly gloomy. It was the first time that Jiang Tunan saw Xiao Mingxu express such obvious dislike for someone.

Even when Xiao Mingxu met Meng Jingchen before, he would always argue with him, but he would never change his expression like this.

"Don't worry, Third Brother, it's just the same."

Xiao Mingrui put his hand on Xiao Mingxu's shoulder, trying to calm him down, but Xiao Mingxu pushed his hand away.

"Those few words are enough. How can the people in my uncle's family be so shameless?"

After saying that, Xiao Mingxu also remembered that Jiang Tunan was there, so Xiao Mingxu and Xiao Mingrui looked at Jiang Tunan who was eavesdropping seriously.

Jiang Tunan: Ahahaha, how embarrassing.

"I didn't hear what you said. My head hurts so I'm going to sleep first."

Jiang Tunan closed her eyes and pretended to sleep. Seeing her like this, Xiao Mingxu touched his forehead helplessly, while Xiao Mingrui spoke as if it was normal.

"I'm just asking out of curiosity. You're almost lying on top of us to listen."

"Stop slandering me."

Jiang Tunan suddenly opened his eyes, and Xiao Mingxu explained somewhat embarrassedly,

"Xiao Nannan, that's not what I meant, I just..."

Xiao Mingxu was stuck for a moment. He didn't know how to explain to Jiang Tunan. He did hate the people from the second house, but he didn't want Jiang Tunan to think that he was a bad person.

"I know cousin, they are indeed annoying, and I hate them too."

After all, no one likes naughty kids.

"Oh! I don't know what to say."

Xiao Mingxu looked a little decadent. Jiang Tunan vaguely guessed that it was probably because the elders of the Xiao family often indulged the younger generation of the second branch of the Xiao family when they were young, which left a shadow on these two people.

"It's okay, cousin. They say you don't need a reason to like someone, and conversely, you don't need a reason to hate someone either. You don't need to explain."

"...Thanks."

Xiao Mingxu was silent for a while, then said this in a sullen tone.

No matter how slow Jiang Tunan was, she noticed that something was wrong with Xiao Mingxu. It seemed that he was the one who reacted the most to the people from the second house. But what was the reason? Jiang Tunan was very curious, but she didn't dare to ask.

She had a hunch that this was something Xiao Mingxu cared about very much.

"Hiss~, why did you hit me?"

Xiao Mingxu felt pain in the chest from Jiang Tunan's sudden punch.

"Who are you? Get off my cousin!"

Xiao Mingxu was stunned at first, then he felt a little funny.

"What is this?"

"That's normal. I just thought you were possessed by something. I was scared to death."

Jiang Tunan stroked his chest exaggeratedly, and Xiao Mingxu's tone became much more relaxed.

"You should read less messy books."

Xiao Mingrui's gaze lingered between the two of them, and he suddenly felt a little sad in his heart. Perhaps his third brother had always been depressed, but he had never taken him seriously before.

Although Jiang Tunan sometimes has a quirky and eccentric personality, he is actually thoughtful and considerate, and always takes care of the emotions of those around him.

It seems that he is not a very competent younger brother. Jiang Tunan has only been Xiao Mingxu's cousin for a short time, and he has also been Xiao Mingxu's younger brother for a short time.

"What's wrong with you again, brother?"

"Oh my god, after I coaxed one of them, the other one started to act emo again."

"Xiao Chuan'er is the Internet Depressive Music. When she comes, you all become listless."

Xiao Mingxu and Xiao Mingrui did not understand the meaning of those strange words in Jiang Tunan's words, but they could feel that they were probably not good words.

“It’s really a headache.”

Xiao Mingrui revealed a hint of helplessness. In fact, it was mainly his grandmother who encouraged the arrogance of the second branch. Every time they had a conflict with the people of the second branch, his grandmother would always stand on the side of the second branch.

Xiao Huaimin attached great importance to etiquette, and every time the old lady spoke, he would almost always nod in agreement, and then it was these few people who would be punished and suffer.

Jiang Tunan said with some disbelief,

“Is it really that difficult?”

Xiao Mingxu is fine, but Xiao Mingrui, you are the leader of Zhuying Pavilion. Any assassin under your command can scare Xiao Chuan'er and her men to death. What is there to be afraid of?

It seemed that Jiang Tunan's gaze was too direct, causing Xiao Mingrui to turn his eyes away.

"Every time, Xiao Chuan'er always came up with some twisted reasoning to make father think that we were indeed wrong and we were really at a loss."

"for example?"

Xiao Mingxu was so angry that he pounded his thigh and replied,

"For example, as the older brothers, we should give in to the younger sister. For example, we are men and we shouldn't always argue with women. For example, we don't see them often, and we are a family, so we should warmly entertain her. "

Jiang Tunan understood. It turned out to be the simplest moral kidnapping. No wonder it worked every time it was tried in front of Xiao Huaimin. After all, Xiao Huaimin was a man with a strong sense of self-morality. If not, he would not have kept her under the pressure of the entire Xiao Mansion and the Anguo Mansion based on the verbal promise of a child marriage.

This is an advantage and also a disadvantage.

The carriage swayed slowly to the gate of Xiao's house. After the three got off the carriage, they walked inside the house. Xiao Mingrui suddenly turned his head and said to Jiang Tunan,

"Go back to your yard first. You will start school again tomorrow. Get some rest tonight."

Jiang Tunan understood Xiao Mingrui's intention. He didn't want to get involved in these things. Besides, this was a matter between relatives, and it wasn't good for an outsider like Jiang Tunan to watch. So Jiang Tunan agreed immediately.

"Okay, goodbye, cousins."

Just when Jiang Tunan was about to turn around, Madam Xiao's Haitang arrived in a hurry.

"Miss Jiang... please stay. Madam invites you to go to Qunfang Pavilion to enjoy the flowers."

Jiang Tunan stood there in a daze, while Xiao Mingrui and Xiao Mingxu also stopped in their tracks.

"Me? Admiring the flowers? So late in the evening?"

Jiang Tunan looked at the sun that was about to set, and the corners of his mouth twitched. Who would be a good person to appreciate flowers so late at night? Madam Xiao's excuse was too poor. If she wanted him to be a troublemaker, she should just say so.

"Since it is my aunt's kind invitation, I have no choice but to decline it."

Jiang Tunan's tone became a little hoarse, which gave Xiao Mingxu goosebumps, but Xiao Mingrui was much calmer.

So the three of them walked towards the Qunfang Pavilion under Haitang's leadership. Jiang Tunan looked at Haitang, who was leading the way respectfully, and remembered her arrogant look when he first entered the mansion. Sure enough, everyone could see that Madam Xiao disliked him before. Now Madam Xiao's attitude towards him may have improved, and the attitude of those around her has also improved.

"No matter what Xiao Chuan'er says, you must keep your emotions steady and hold on."

Xiao Mingrui suddenly spoke, Jiang Tunan nodded and gave him a reassuring look.

"Don't worry, cousin Mingrui. I will."

Xiao Mingrui put his index finger to his lips.

"Shh, I'm not talking about you, I'm talking to myself."

Jiang Tunan: ???

Looking at Xiao Mingxu on the other side, he was staring at the ground in a trance, mumbling to himself,

"Don't be angry, don't be angry. If you get angry and become sick, no one can help you. Who would be happy if I die of anger..."

Jiang Tunan was a little shocked, but was soon attracted by the crying sound coming from the front.

In the Qunfang Pavilion, Madam Xiao and Xiao Huaimin were sitting next to a stone table with fruits, snacks and herbal tea on it. It seemed that they were planning to enjoy the cool air here, but were interrupted by an uninvited guest.

So Jiang Tunan looked at the uninvited guest again - Xiao Chuan'er, who was leaning against a pillar and crying without caring about her image.

"Uncle...Uncle, my cousins ​​clearly went out to play secretly. They lied to me and just...just didn't take me out."

Xiao Baoer looked better than in the afternoon, perhaps because she had rested and had received treatment from the doctor. She stood beside Xiao Chuan'er and spoke in a tactful tone,

"Uncle, it is our cousin's freedom not to take us with them. Maybe we did something to displease our cousin. Please don't blame them."

"That's too much! These two brats don't know how to care for their sisters at home."

Xiao Huaimin was provoked by Xiao Chuan'er and her sister. Madam Xiao glared at them and advised them,

"Don't be angry, my husband. Maybe there is some misunderstanding here."

Jiang Tunan stood aside expressionlessly, as if isolated in her own world. However, this state did not last long, as she felt the gaze from Madam Xiao.

Jiang Tunan: What are you doing? I don’t have a role to play here.

"Dad, Xiao Chuan'er is not a three-year-old child. Do we have to take her with us wherever we go?"

Xiao Mingxu spoke unconvinced, and Xiao Huaimin became even angrier when he heard it.

"You little bastard, I haven't even said anything to you yet, but you're the one asking for trouble."

"You can scold me if you want. It's as if I've never been scolded less."

Xiao Huaimin picked up the bamboo stick next to him and was about to hit Xiao Mingxu with it, but the arrival of Xiao Mingli interrupted the scene.

"Father and mother, what happened?"

Xiao Mingli returned to his own courtyard and changed out of his official uniform before coming. When Xiao Mingxu saw Xiao Mingli, he felt like he had seen a savior and quickly hid behind him.

"Hey, hey, hey, don't just talk about me. Why don't you talk about Xiao Mingli? Isn't Xiao Chuan'er also his cousin?"

Xiao Chuan'er had never taken her eyes away from Xiao Mingli since he appeared. Her cousin was indeed a famous talent. When he stood there, the scenery of these pavilions seemed more beautiful.

"Mingli brother,"

Xiao Chuan'er spoke tenderly, with some grievance in her voice. Xiao Mingli turned his head to look at Xiao Chuan'er when he heard her voice, and silently stepped a few steps away.

"Cousin Chuan'er, long time no see."

Xiao Mingli noticed Jiang Tunan who was standing next to him as a background, so he also greeted him.

"My cousin is here too. Is she feeling better?"

Jiang Tunan smiled slightly, indicating that he didn't want to answer his question.

Xiao Mingli touched his nose awkwardly, thinking that Jiang Tunan might still be angry about what happened in front of the Imperial Medical Bureau, so he didn't say anything else.

"I really envy the relationship between Sister Tunan and my cousins. I wish I could fit in with them."

Xiao Chuan'er was crying with tears and snot, but she did not forget to control her facial expression. She tilted her head slightly, revealing what she thought was her best-looking profile.

"Nannan is a likable kid with a good personality. No wonder these guys have such a good relationship with her."

Xiao Huaimin showed Jiang Tunan a loving smile, then waved to him.

"Nannan, come over to me, why are you standing so far away?"

Jiang Tunan skipped over and spoke sweetly,

"Uncle Xiao, I haven't seen you for a long time. I miss you so much~"

No matter what, it's always good to be a little sweet-mouthed.

Xiao Huaimin laughed deeply, and he looked very happy.

"I haven't seen you these past few days. What have you been busy with?"

Jiang Tunan pretended to think, and after a moment of silence, he said,

"I have been injured these past few days, so it has been difficult for me to go out. But thanks to my two cousins ​​who took me out for a walk after school, I didn't get bored staying at home."

"Injured? How did you get injured?"

Xiao Huaimin pulled Jiang Tunan to look carefully around, and Xiao Mingrui explained,

"It was about the incident at the Discipline Hall. Although Zhang Qi was at fault, my cousin was also punished."

Xiao Huaimin spoke with a distressed look on his face,

"Being beaten, this must be Princess Guangping's deliberate targeting. Our Nan Nan is so weak, how could she bear it? Why didn't anyone tell me about this? No, call a doctor to take a look. What if there are some internal injuries?"

"Uncle, uncle, I'm fine. The board doesn't hurt. I'm fine now."

Jiang Tunan turned around a few times to prove to Xiao Huaimin that he was fine. Xiao Huaimin was slightly relieved when he saw that Jiang Tunan was really fine.

Seeing that everyone's attention was drawn to Jiang Tunan, Xiao Chuan'er immediately pouted and said unhappily,

"What's wrong with Sister Tunan? She even threatened me today. She must have teamed up with my cousin to bully me. Wuuuuuuuuu..."

Ji Xinhui was slightly stunned, then said,

"Chuan'er, Tunan has always been a well-behaved child. Why would he bully you for no reason? Are you being naughty again?"