2024-07-31
Xiao Shuyun
Song Changming had not expected himself to suddenly become so sought-after.
It was not only Xiao Yanli who intended to promote him. Fourth Miss Xiao had also suddenly appeared, making what had nearly become a clear-cut matter complicated once more.
"Greetings, Captain Song." Xiao Shuyun lifted her skirt and greeted Song Changming, quite politely.
Song Changming immediately cupped his hands and returned the salute.
Whether they were young masters or young ladies, none of the Xiao Family's people were figures he could afford to offend.
"Could it be that Fourth Sister also heard how Captain Song captured the Night Haunter, and thus developed a fondness for talent?" Xiao Yanli chuckled.
He showed not the slightest irritation at his younger sister's sudden interference.
"Much earlier than that, wasn't it, Min'er, Xiu'er?" Xiao Shuyun said to the two maidservants following behind her.
The two maidservants did not dare overstep their bounds. Their mistress could act coquettishly before Third Young Master, but they could not. They merely nodded, indicating their agreement with their mistress's words.
"But as I recall, Father said you were forbidden from showing your face out on the streets. So how did you meet Captain Song?" Xiao Yanli asked with a smile, folding fan tucked behind his back.
The moment Xiao Shuyun heard that, she was left speechless.
"Ah, so you disguised yourself as a young master and went out to have fun again, didn't you? And apparently not just once. If Father hears of this, who knows how he'll punish you this time."
With that one remark, Xiao Yanli instantly reversed the situation, throwing his younger sister into disarray.
"Third Brother, you know how dull it is to be cooped up in the manor all day. I merely went out to catch my breath; I didn't