They say a child with a mother is a treasure.
Xiao Shiqing was too independent in the past to truly experience this, but now such a earth-shattering incident has occurred, he cannot speak a word of it, holding it all in is unbearable.
Suddenly seeing his mother, a wave of emotion swept over Prince Xiao’s heart. Others might ignore him, but his mother certainly would not. If she knew of his plight, she would certainly find a way to help him.
But before that, he needed to understand Li Hua’s situation. Now that he was in Li Hua’s body, could it be that Li Hua was in his body?
He had to see the person to find out.
The people around him were not helping, the servants didn’t regard him at all, so when Xiao Shiqing saw Mrs. Xiao, he eagerly approached to hold her hand, certain that his mother would understand him!
However, Mrs. Xiao saw Li Hua approaching her, grabbing her hand abruptly, and was unsettled. "What are you doing? Let go! Soone co pull her away, utterly lacking in manners and propriety, grabbing others like we’re familiar. Don’t think that by doing this, I’ll agree to let you marry into the Xiao Family."
Xiao Shiqing, in a woman’s body, was easily pulled away by the servants. By the ti he reacted, his mother’s relentless scolding comnced.
Seeing Li Hua dumbstruck, Mrs. Xiao believed her words took effect, and with a cold snort, continued, "Don’t think I don’t know, surely you’ve been seducing my son behind the scenes, up to god knows what devious acts, following him into the mansion even before marriage, shalessly inviting ridicule. Our Xiao Family are reputable, we won’t accept a daughter-in-law like you. If you know what’s good for you, clarify things with Shiqing and return the way you ca. Don’t shalessly stick around in the Xiao Mansion, bringing disgrace!"
Xiao Shiqing: ...
How could his mother say such things?
Previously, he ntioned Qu Fulan, thinking she was Li Jirou, hoping to bring her back, and his mother’s emotional speeches, he thought were just venting. He didn’t think she would act on it.
Now...
Mrs. Xiao wasn’t done yet, she needed to subdue this County Princess before her son returns, showing her that this ho isn’t welcoming of her; urging her to leave was the most important thing.
She should abandon any notions of becoming a Xiao family daughter-in-law.
"Soone should know their place, even if you’re recognized back, growing up outside, you’re not a properly raised official’s daughter. A real official’s daughter wouldn’t move into another’s ho before marriage."
Ji Nishang whispering at the side: "... Aunt, doesn’t this statent hurt soone close?"
To hit at outsiders, Mrs. Xiao didn’t care about Nichang, or perhaps she already regarded Nichang as family, exempting her from these rigors.
Xiao Shiqing stepped back two paces, looking at her incredulously.
Mrs. Xiao assud she had demonstrated her authority. Just then, a servant reported the son’s return, transforming Mrs. Xiao into a face of gentleness. "My son’s back, he must be tired after a long day. Prepare a nutritious al quickly."
After saying so, she tidied up, put on a smile, and walked out.
Xiao Shiqing stood alone, bewildered by the situation. By the ti he wanted to follow and see what was happening, he was stopped by the servants again.
"Miss Li, please wait here. It’s not proper to roam around soone else’s ho without the host’s permission."
Xiao Shiqing wanted to hit soone, but upon trying to exert strength realized this body had no martial skills!
While he anxiously sought to confirm his suspicions, Li Hua, in Xiao Shiqing’s body, had co over, with Mrs. Xiao still chattering beside.
"My son, you just arrived. At least have so hot tea and rest a bit. You’re in such a haste to see soone, aren’t you afraid of gossip? Moreover, our large Xiao Mansion will take good care of her without your worry."
"Xiao Shiqing" responded with a faint smile, "I’ll just take a look and leave."
Then, ignoring everything else, went into the yard where Li Hua was staying.
Li Hua heard the sound, ca out, and when they both t eyes, nothing needed to be said to confirm his suspicion.
They had exchanged souls!
"I want to stay and talk, you all go out first."
Mrs. Xiao disagreed vigorously, "How can it be allowed for a man and a woman to be alone? Even if you wish to marry her, it’s not appropriate before marriage, speaking openly in front of everyone is more proper and less likely to invite gossip."
Li Hua looked at Xiao Shiqing, troubled.
Xiao Shiqing was anxious. He urgently needed to understand the situation, but with his mother not leaving, how could he speak?
He hadn’t expected his mother to be so unaccommodating, clearly, they had sothing urgent to discuss, yet she insisted on bringing up other matters.
Li Hua, already in front of Mrs. Xiao, began to speak, "Hua’er, why aren’t you speaking? Is it uncomfortable living here?"
Xiao Shiqing opened his mouth, pointed at his throat, the aning evident.
Li Hua acted as if in sudden realization, "Your throat is sore, and you can’t talk? Really, such a big matter, no one thought to call a doctor first, soone quickly fetch a doctor."
Facing the Princely Heir’s bla, the servants looked terrified, kneeling down to seek forgiveness, offering a myriad of excuses.
"Miss Li woke and began smashing things, and said nothing. We thought she was in a bad mood, unaware of her sore throat, delaying summoning the doctor. We beg for the Princely Heir’s forgiveness."
Xiao Shiqing saw these people lying through their teeth, omitting the ti he wrote notes previously.
Moreover, they lost those notes, so even if his throat healed, seeking accountability would lack evidence.
Such cunning servants!
Just as he finished contemplating, Mrs. Xiao spoke again, "Why bla the servants? You are well aware of the propriety of our mansion’s staff. Now that there are reasons for this occurrence, let’s not hold them responsible. Moreover, I saw Miss Li throwing things upon my arrival, intending to offer kind words, but she lunged at , frightening . I hadn’t even had a chance to speak before you returned, making such a stir. One might wonder what we had done to her."
Li Hua hurriedly said, "There’s nothing of the sort, I rely ntioned it in passing without any intention of blaming the servants."
Xiao Shiqing was watching from the side, exasperated, wishing to expose these people’s true colors, but unable to voice it.
They still didn’t get a chance to speak alone; Mrs. Xiao ntioned that even if there were words to share, they must be mindful of others, and could not dismiss the maids and old won, soone must always be watching.
Li Hua gave Xiao Shiqing a signal through his eyes before departing.
By nightfall, when all was quiet, Li Hua silently crept into Xiao Shiqing’s room.
Only then could they face each other to explore what had truly happened.
"I don’t know either. I woke up like this, then people started looking for —or rather, looking for you. I was afraid of slipping up, so I went out. Only when I returned did I discover you had awoken. Your throat still can’t speak?"
Xiao Shiqing’s expression was very displeased. Who wouldn’t be upset after swapping bodies with a woman?
But the matter being as it was, what choice did he have?
He ended up writing on paper, explaining he took dicine, but his throat remained mute, and the doctor couldn’t explain it either.
He added that their current condition must be swiftly resolved, or else things would soon spiral out of control.
Li Hua said, "I feel the sa way. Given the current situation, I too do not know what should be done..."
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