EBE Chapter 188 His deep gaze lingered on Qin Jiu's face.
Chapter 188 His deep gaze lingered on Qin Jiu's face.
When the soft warmth in his hand disappeared, Xie Zhongzhi felt a sudden pang of panic.
A fear of losing her overwhelmed him instantly.
Xie Zhongzhi immediately reached out and took Xu Liuer's hand back into his palm.
Holding on tightly, unwilling to let go.
He asked again, "Liu'er, what's wrong?"
Xu Liuer remained silent.
She tried to pull her hand away from Xie Zhongzhi's.
But she had no strength at all, and as soon as she moved her hand slightly, Xie Zhongzhi gripped it even tighter.
Xu Liuer frowned, and could only let him hold her hand.
Seeing her refusal to communicate, Xie Zhongzhi couldn't help but purse his lips.
"Are you unhappy because I said something to you today?"
Xu Liuer didn't speak, and Xie Zhongzhi took it as a tacit agreement, so he sighed softly.
"If that's the reason, then I apologize. I was just being anxious and impulsive at the time."
"Getting carried away?" Xu Liu'er sneered inwardly.
It seems they've spoken their true feelings.
"Liu'er, we've been together for five years, don't make a fuss over something so trivial."
Xie Zhongzhi said gently, "Because General Li is so important to me, that's why I spoke a little harshly at the time. Liu'er, you've always been understanding, you won't get angry over such a small thing, right?"
Xu Liuer turned her head and looked at him with clear, bright eyes.
"I'm a little tired, I want to rest."
Her gaze was indifferent, which made Xie Zhongzhi's heart flutter again.
He called out softly, "Liu'er..."
"Are you angry because of Siyuan?"
Xie Zhongzhi asked again, his voice uncertain.
Upon hearing this name, a look of disgust flashed in Xu Liuer's eyes, and she immediately closed her eyes, completely unwilling to pay any attention to it.
Seeing this, Xie Zhongzhi frowned slightly, but didn't take it too seriously.
Perhaps Liu'er is just too tired. Let her get a good night's sleep, and she'll be fine tomorrow.
He knew Xu Liuer well; she always had the best temper.
Xie Zhongzhi tucked the blanket around Xu Liuer and then turned and left the room.
The moment the wooden door closed, Xu Liuer opened her eyes.
Her husband despised her from the bottom of his heart, and her son was an incurable monster.
For the first time, Xu Liuer had the thought of leaving.
But she no longer has a home...
My parents died five years ago.
Where could she go?
She didn't know martial arts, and she didn't even dare to think about what would happen to a weak woman with money all alone in the world.
Xu Liuer closed her eyes, and a single tear flowed from her eye, sliding down her cheek.
Qinglan Courtyard, evening.
Xie Yanli turned his gaze and saw Xie Jue sandwiched between him and Qin Jiuwei.
Xie Jue was sad tonight and cried bitterly.
Qin Jiuwei softened and let him stay in the main room to sleep.
Previously, when he turned his head, he could see the lady's fair and beautiful face at a glance.
All we can see now is Xie Jue's drooling face.
Xie Yanli sighed softly, his gaze lingering on Xie Jue's face.
Suddenly, I realized that Xie Jue wasn't drooling, but crying.
He was still crying in his sleep.
Xie Yanli felt a dull ache in his heart.
He reached out and gently wiped away Xie Jue's tears with his fingertips.
The following day, in the backyard of Qinglan Courtyard.
Xie Jue and Qin Jiuwei stood in front of a small, dug pit.
"Go ahead." Qin Jiuwei patted Xie Jue's little head.
Xie Jue stepped forward and placed the rabbit's body into the pit.
I saw the little rabbit lying in the pit, no longer moving or speaking.
Xie Jue's eyes couldn't help but redden again.
Tears streamed down her face.
He cried as he dug at the dirt beside him.
Qin Jiuwei did not go forward to disturb them; this was Xie Jue and Xiao Tu's farewell.
Moreover, the pit wasn't very big; Xie Jue could handle it himself.
Soon, a small mound of earth came into view.
Xie Jue lowered her eyelashes and stared blankly at the small mound of earth.
Goodbye, Big Black.
I want to be a happy little rabbit in my next life.
Xie Jue did not go to class in the front yard today; Qin Jiuwei asked for leave for him.
The two returned to the main house from the backyard.
The moment Xie Jue stepped into the main house, a snow-white figure came into view.
Xie Jue was taken aback at first, then looked closely and saw a kitten squatting obediently on the ground.
Its fur is as white and flawless as the first snow of winter, without a single blemish.
Their eyes, like sapphires, sparkled with a lively light.
Xie Jue subconsciously stopped in her tracks, the sadness in her heart somewhat diluted by this sudden surprise.
The kitten seemed to sense Xie Jue's gaze, tilting its head and curiously examining him.
It made soft "meow" sounds from its throat, its voice gentle and sweet.
Xie Jue's eyes were slightly moist as he slowly squatted down.
Sensing his approach, the kitten was not afraid at all. Instead, it moved closer and gently rubbed its head against Xie Jue's palm.
The furry touch warmed Xie Jue's heart.
"Where did you come from? Did you get lost by accident?" Xie Jue asked softly.
Xie Yanli, who had gone to great lengths to get the kitten: ...
The kitten seemed to understand Xie Jue's words and meowed twice more.
Then it circled around Xie Jue's feet, occasionally rubbing its body against his leg.
Xie Jue couldn't help but recall the days she spent with Da Hei, and her eyes welled up with tears again.
Now that Big Blackie is gone, a kitten has come to keep him company, which is wonderful.
"How about you be called Xiaobai from now on?" He patted the kitten's head.
"Meow meow~"
He gently held the kitten in his arms, and the kitten curled up obediently in his embrace.
"This kitten is so beautiful," Qin Jiuwei couldn't help but exclaim.
The cat has long, fluffy fur and rare sapphire blue eyes.
It doesn't look like a typical stray cat.
Xie Yanli explained, "It was a gift from a foreign country, and the Emperor bestowed it upon me. It had been kept in the Wenyuan Pavilion for some time."
"Did you come all the way back from Wenyuan Pavilion?"
Qin Jiuwei suddenly remembered that Xie Yanli had not asked for leave and had even gotten up early to attend court that morning.
"Yes, we need to go back later."
Qin Jiu smiled slightly.
Xie Yanli is now acting like a father, and he is giving more and more to his child. Even she can't find fault with him.
Seeing that Xie Jue had already become familiar with the kitten, Qin Jiuwei felt relieved.
Turning to Xie Yanli, she said gently, "Everything is fine now. You should go back to Wenyuan Pavilion. Don't delay things."
Xie Yanli nodded, but did not leave immediately.
His deep gaze lingered on Qin Jiuwei's face for a moment.
Qin Jiuwei's heart couldn't help but beat slightly faster, even though she had been looked at like that many times before.
But my heart still skips a beat every time.