Xiang Nan hugged her tightly and was about to comfort her a few more words when he heard the clicking footsteps.


    ?His ears were very good, and he knew it was Bai Xiuzhu as soon as he heard it. He immediately released Xiao Lian and said, "Okay, wipe your tears first, and I will go find you in the evening."


    ?Xiao Lian was stunned for a moment. While he was still confused, Xiang Nan had already returned to the desk and sat down.


    As soon as he picked up the pen, he heard the door creak open and Bai Xiuzhu poked her head in.


    ?She was immediately relieved when she saw Xiang Nan sitting at the desk writing and Xiao Lian sitting on the sofa in the back, not looking like anything was wrong at all.


    “What’s the matter, Xiuzhu?” Xiang Nan asked doubtfully.


    “Oh, it’s okay, look what you are doing.” Bai Xiuzhu said awkwardly.


    “It’s just writing, what’s so strange about it?” Xiang Nan said with a smile, “If you are curious, then come in and take a look.”


    "That''s okay." Bai Xiuzhu waved her hand and said, "Hey, why are Xiao Lian''s eyes red? Is someone bullying her?"


    ?Xiao Lian felt a little nervous when she saw her saying this.


    "Our family has always been kind and gentle, how could anyone bully her?" Xiang Nan curled his lips, "In my opinion, the wind must have blinded my eyes when I went out just now."


    “Yes, the seventh young lady, there was sand in her eyes just now.” Xiao Lian was smart and immediately agreed.


    "Yeah." Bai Xiuzhu nodded, "If there is sand in your eyes, go find someone to blow it out. Don''t rub it dry. The more you rub it, the more painful it will be."


    "Yes, Miss Seven." Xiao Lian said quickly, then stood up and walked out.


    …


    After Xiao Lian left, Xiang Nan dragged Bai Xiuzhu into the house, gave her a soul-stirring kiss, and then asked with a smile, "Did you check the police on purpose just now, thinking that there was something going on between Xiao Lian and me?"


    "No way, I just want to see you." Bai Xiuzhu was so thin-skinned that she quickly denied it.


    "Don''t deny it. The vinegar smell just now was so strong that it''s almost as good as the oil and salt shop." Xiang Nan said with a smile.


    "Nonsense, who is jealous? How can there be any jealousy?" Bai Xiuzhu continued to deny.


    “Are you really not jealous?” Xiang Nan said with a smile.


    “Humph, who is she worthy of my jealousy?” Bai Xiuzhu curled her lips and asked.


    "If you really don''t care, then I will take her in another day." Xiang Nan smiled upon seeing this.


    "You dare!" Seeing him say this, Bai Xiuzhu blurted out immediately.


    ?She was newly married at this time, and she and Xiang Nan were inseparable, as good as the same person, but she didn''t want to share them with others.


    "Okay, don''t worry, I''m just kidding." Seeing this, Xiang Nan quickly smiled and said, "Actually, I have always regarded her as my sister. If my sister-in-law hadn''t begged me to take her in, I wouldn''t have caused this trouble for myself. "


    Seeing him say this, Bai Xiuzhu suddenly laughed.


    …


    At night, after Bai Xiuzhu fell asleep, Xiang Nan gently tapped her sleeping point and ensured that she slept for six hours without being awakened by thunder and lightning.


    Subsequently, Xiang Nan sneaked into Xiao Lian''s room next door and knocked gently on the door.


    After a while, the door opened.


    ?Seeing Xiang Nan, Xiao Lian suddenly panicked.


    Hang Nan came to see her in the middle of the night, which was quite outrageous.


    ?She was about to drive Xiang Nan away, but she heard Xiang Nan say softly, "Look, your eye circles are still red. Did you cry again just now?"


    Seeing him say this, Xiao Lian''s heart warmed up, so it was hard to drive him away. "This is chocolate from the West. I heard that when you are sad, you will feel better after eating a few pieces." Xiang Nan handed over another chocolate and said.


    "Thank you, Master Seven." Xiao Lian was immediately moved and turned sideways to let the door out.


    "You''re welcome." Xiang Nan waved his hand, walked in, and then said, "Xiao Lian, I have thought about your matter seriously. I think it is best for you to stay in Jin Mansion.


    First of all, you have lived here for many years and know each other well. You know exactly who I am and what my family is like. If you go to outsiders, you will inevitably be deceived again.


    Secondly, our Jin family is a big family after all, with power and influence, and we have no worries about food and drink. If you stay, it doesn''t mean you have been buried. It''s much better than marrying a poor scholar, what do you think? "


    “Master Qi is right.” Xiao Lian nodded.


    After experiencing this setback, she did not dare to ask for anything more. Xiang Nan didn''t blame her and continued to take her in, which made her deeply regretful.


    "However, I have talked to Xiuzhu about accepting it, and she was very resistant." Xiang Nan added.


    When Xiao Lian heard this, her heart tightened again.


    She has learned about Bai Xiuzhu''s temper. She is quite polite to Xiang Nan, her aunt, and her parents-in-law. But for servants like them, they often show off their tempers and show off their faces.


    ??In particular, Bai Xiuzhu knew that she was the default aunt, so he often looked at her with both nose and eyes. Therefore, she was not surprised at all when Bai Xiuzhu refused to accept her.


    "My idea is, let''s deal with it first. After you are pregnant, even if she loses her temper and doesn''t want you, her father and mother will not agree." Xiang Nan said again.


    "This..." Xiao Lian was surprised when he heard it. He didn''t expect Xiang Nan to have such an idea.


    "Xiao Lian, believe me, this is the best way." Xiang Nan explained, "If possible, I would also like to marry you openly, without being so secretive.


    But you also know Xiuzhu''s temper, and her brother is the chief minister of the cabinet. If a quarrel really breaks out, then it will only be a chaotic situation. "


    "But..." Xiao Lian still resisted a little. She was still very conservative after all.


    "Xiao Lian, believe me, I will never let you down." Xiang Nan held her hand and said, "If I tell a lie, I will be struck by five thunders..."


    “Okay, Master Seven, don’t swear, I believe you.” Seeing him say this, Xiao Lian quickly covered his mouth.


    "Xiao Lian, I will be good to you." Xiang Nan said, holding Xiao Lian in his arms, kissing her, and unbuttoning her clothes.


    "Seventh Young Master..." Xiao Lian was very shy and blushed so much that her face turned hot. But in the end, he couldn''t defeat Xiang Nan, so he had to give in half-heartedly.


    …


    Turning around, Xiang Nan sneaked back to his room at dawn.


    ?At this time, Bai Xiuzhu was still sleeping soundly and had no idea what Xiang Nan had done.


    In the next few days, Xiang Nan was like this.


    Let''s stay with Bai Xiuzhu first, and then go to find Xiao Lian after she falls asleep.


    Fortunately, he is extremely skilled in martial arts and full of energy, so he does not appear tired even when he is so upside down.


    ??Xiao Lian was shy at the beginning, half pushing and half accepting, but gradually became cooperative. It seemed that she also wanted to make shoes for Duke Zhou.


    In the past two days, Xiao Lian received another letter from Liu Chunjiang.


    He said in the letter that his engagement with Lin Jiani was only an order from his parents. He did not love Lin Jiani, only Xiao Lian. Moreover, he has made up his mind not to marry Lin Jiani, so that Xiao Lian can trust him and give him a little more time.


    "Seventh Young Master, what should we do?" After Xiao Lian saw this letter, he couldn''t help but feel a little confused.


    "Write a letter of cessation of friendship in your own hand, and I will take it to him later." Xiang Nan said, "If he keeps insisting, don''t blame me for being rude."


    ?Xiao Lian nodded when he saw what he said.