Be Gentle, My Master

Even though she had no blood ties with the Mu Brothers, the moment Baili Xia agreed to return home with her grandfather, she already considered them as her own brothers.

Elder brothers…how could she marry them?

If not for the certainty that Mu Lingchuan did not smell of alcohol earlier, she would have to doubt if he was drunk and speaking nonsense.

But, grandfather’s illness…

Hastily changing into a fresh set of clothes, she went into the bathroom to tidy herself up, then Baili Xia immediately went towards the door.

Unexpectedly, before she had time to open it, someone had already started knocking.

“Miss Xiaxia, I am Night Shadow, may I come in?”

Baili Xia quickly opened the door.

Night Shadow stood outside the door, with two maids carrying gowns behind him.

Seeing that Baili Xia looked like she was about to leave, confusion flickered in Night Shadow’s eyes: “Miss Xiaxia, where are you going?”

“I…want to see my grandfather.” She stepped aside to let the maids enter first.

Night Shadow came in as well, looking at her softly: “The old master is sleeping, he is not awake yet.

Miss Xiaxia, there is a banquet tonight, I had them come to help you dress.”

“Wait…” Baili Xia paused before turning back to look at the two maids: “Can I rest a little longer?

Can you come again in half an hour?”

“Yes.” The two answered, immediately leaving with humble and obedient expressions.

“Miss Xiaxia, you are the mistress, there is no need to be so polite when speaking to the servants.” Night Shadow reminded her.

Baili Xia turned a deaf ear, closed the bedroom door once the maids had left, and then turned to look directly at Night Shadow.

Night Shadow felt slightly uncomfortable under her gaze, and seeing that she even closed the door, his bronze handsome face couldn’t help heating up a bit: “Miss Xiaxia…”

“Just call me Xiaxia.

You’ve saved me before, you’re my friend, not a servant.”

“Miss Xiaxia…”

“I won’t accept otherwise.” She turned her face away with a bit of stubbornness.

Left without a choice, Night Shadow could only call out with some awkwardness: “Xia…Xiaxia, is there something you want me to do?”

“Grandfather…” She bit her lip, hesitated for a moment, and then spoke softly: “His health isn’t good, is it?

Don’t lie to me, Elder…Elder brother just came by.”

“The Eldest Young Master?” Something flashed in Night Shadow’s eyes, he suppressed a sly smile and nodded: “The old master’s health isn’t very good indeed, the doctor said he cannot be overly excited…”

“I understand.” Her gaze darkened instantly, as expected, grandfather’s health was really bad.

So, Mu Lingchuan’s suspicion about her hidden intentions of returning home was actually quite reasonable.

But why did he say such things about marrying or not marrying?

“Night Shadow, did grandfather tell you anything?

About…about me and Elder brother and Second brother?”

Night Shadow looked at her, appearing somewhat hesitant.

“Night Shadow!” From his demeanor, Baili Xia already had her answer—he must know something.

She walked over and glared at him: “Don’t lie to me, what did grandfather say to Elder brother and Brother?

Night Shadow?”

Night Shadow still felt awkward, but seeing that she kept staring at him, not willing to let this matter go.

Left with no choice, he spoke cautiously: “Actually it’s nothing, just that…the old master is unwilling to let you marry into another family in the future, he hopes you will stay at the Mu family for the rest of your life…”

“So?”

“So,” Night Shadow scratched his head, still feeling awkward.

But, in the end, he could only tell the truth: “So the old master had discussions with the Head of the family, hoping that one of the young masters would marry you in the future.”