"What... what exactly is going on?"
Roused by Shang Xiuxun's cry, Lu Miaozhi gradually came back to his senses. Looking at the very much alive Shang Qingya, he asked with a bewildered expression.
Seeing this, Shang Qingya revealed a sweet smile and, with a light laugh, told Lu Miaozhi everything that had happened.
"So it was the Flame Emperor who saved her. Please accept a bow from Lu Miaozhi!"
After hearing Shang Qingya's account, Lu Miaozhi hurriedly rose to his feet and gave Xiao Xie a deep bow.
Xiao Xie waved his hand. "No need for such formalities. I only acted this time for Xiuxun's sake."
"Hmph! You old fool, listen carefully! If you ever dare treat my mother badly again, I'll never forgive you!"
Feeling awkward under Lu Miaozhi's loving gaze, Shang Xiuxun let out a haughty snort and quickly turned to flee.
Watching Shang Xiuxun's retreating figure, Shang Qingya could not help but laugh softly. "That girl has a sharp tongue but a soft heart."
"Lord Flame Emperor, I'll have to entrust Xiuxun to you from now on."
Lu Miaozhi looked at Shang Xiuxun's departing back, a relieved smile flashing in his eyes. Then he turned and bowed to Xiao Xie.
Xiao Xie nodded. "Don't worry. I'll take good care of Xiuxun. We won't disturb you two any longer, so we'll take our leave first."
With that, Xiao Xie led Shi Qingxuan and the others out of the Comfortable Nest.
Now that Shang Qingya had been resurrected, Lu Miaozhi surely had much to say to her. Xiao Xie and the others should not stay behind as third wheels.
"Brother Xiao, thank you so much for this."
Walking through the corridor in the rear garden, Shang Xiuxun turned to Xiao Xie. A heartfelt smile appeared on her delicate