Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
Sotis, the art of speaking lay in this.
Whoever took the initiative first gained control.
i Mu had returned to this ho after making a big mistake.
She had offended almost everyone in the family before, and if she wanted to rise again and compete with i Shu for dominance, she needed the recognition of the family, including the i family’s boys and even the servants like Butler Zhao.
Only with the support of these people could she regain her voice.
But i Shu didn’t give her the chance to perform, directly blocking her path and leaving her with no room to maneuver.
Suppressing the restlessness in her heart, i Mu reluctantly admitted that she had lost to i Shu once again. However, she vowed to seize the opportunity next ti.
With this determination, i Mu acted exceptionally amiably at ho these days.
Gradually, many servants in the i family praised i Mu’s current changes.
Except for Butler Zhao, everyone else ntioned i Mu’s rits more or less.
One day, i Feng returned ho from school and noticed changes in the courtyard.
The family garden, usually ticulously cared for by specialized craftsn, was neat and clean but often lacked significant changes. However, recently, the shrubs in the garden had been carefully trimd into the shape of a heart.
i Feng asked Butler Zhao about it, thinking that they might have hired new craftsn. To his surprise, Butler Zhao explained that all this was i Mu’s handiwork.
“Oh, Second Miss is truly clever and talented. She caught on quickly. I just gave her a little guidance, and she managed to learn it properly. Young Master, look, these are all trimd by Second Miss herself. Quite impressive!”
The craftsman couldn’t stop praising i Mu.
i Feng, with an expressionless face, shifted his gaze away and walked back on the stone path leading to the villa. After a short while, he noticed several colorful silk ribbons hanging on the door.
Once again, he looked at Butler Zhao with confusion.
Quick to explain, Housekeeper Zhao said, “These were also done by Second Miss. She said Young Master i He hasn’t been ho for a long ti and suggested holding a welco ceremony.”
“Nonsense!” i Feng was visibly displeased. “You know that Xiao He dislikes crowded and lively places. Why would she dare to do such an unnecessary welco ceremony, risking frightening him?”
“Xiao Feng.” Just as the words fell, i Mu entered with a beautifully wrapped bag. “You’re back. I had the kitchen stew for so nourishing soup. Rember to drink it later. With your busy studies, you should take good care of yourself.”
i Feng furrowed his brows, pointing at the colorful ribbons. “Don’t you know that i He doesn’t like crowded places? Aren’t you afraid of scaring him with these?”
“Of course, I know.” i Mu feigned fright at i Feng’s suddenly cold gaze, hastily explaining, “Don’t worry. I’m not trying to scare Xiao He. This welco ceremony is only held within our family. Besides us few, no other unnecessary outsiders will be invited. Xiao He also likes it, and he even decorated his room himself!”
“What did you say?” i Feng couldn’t believe it and glared at i Mu. He rushed into the house, quickly climbed the stairs, and pushed open i He’s room door.
To his surprise, the usually calm i He now had a joyful smile on his face.
Seeing him, i He imdiately put down the scissors and colored paper in his hands and happily approached. “Brother, you’re back. Look, Xiao He has learned to cut window flowers. Do you think they look good?”
“How can you touch scissors?” i Feng hurriedly took the scissors from the table, nervously inspecting his brother’s whole body.
i He was a bit nervous from his sudden actions and instinctively retracted her neck. “Did Xiao He do sothing wrong? Brother, don’t be angry.”
i Feng realized he had acted too abruptly and quickly softened his tone. “No, Brother is not angry. It’s just that from now on, Xiao He shouldn’t touch dangerous things like scissors. They can hurt your hands.”
“Why?” i He, puzzled, tilted his head and blinked at him. “Scissors aren’t dangerous. Xiao He has used them to cut out many little animals. Look, here’s a puppy, a kitten, and…”
“Your hand is injured!” i Feng keenly noticed a shallow wound on her fingertip, imdiately grabbing his hand tightly.
Startled by his sudden movent, i He was frightened, and his long eyelashes flickered with moist mist.
“Xiao Feng, don’t be so agitated! You’ll scare Xiao He!” i Mu rushed into the room and saw that i He was about to cry from fright. She quickly separated the two of them and stood in front of i He.
“Step aside!” i Feng’s gloomy gaze fell on her face. “I think I need to remind you, did you forget what you promised my sister? Didn’t you say you wouldn’t get close to Xiao He, let alone enter his room without permission?”
“I didn’t co in without permission. Xiao He invited in!” i Mu pouted, looking a bit aggrieved. After a mont, she sighed and said, “Xiao Feng, I know you have a bias against , but this ti, I really ant well. Look, Xiao He was having a good ti before you ca back. I consulted a doctor, and the doctor said having him find sothing he enjoys doing is beneficial for his recovery. Xiao He really likes doing these things himself..”
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