He set down the plate with some regret, then hurried over and bent slightly. "Master, Miss."
"Mm." Old Master Huo held a dragon-headed cane in his hand. He responded softly and stepped into the living room.
Huo Xiaoyan supported him as she walked beside him, but she shot Butler Lu a sidelong glance.
"Butler Lu, why haven't you gone to brew Grandpa a pot of his favorite Longjing tea?"
Butler Lu gave her a faint look without getting angry. "Yes, I'll go right away."
With that, he turned and went to the tea room.
He had to have someone inform Young Master.
That way, Madam wouldn't suffer.
Huo Xiaoyan swept a contemptuous glance toward the kitchen door, where Su Qiao was holding a plate of pastries. She shook the old man's arm and said coquettishly:
"Grandpa, you have to stand up for me later. Big Brother actually kicked me out for an outsider. I'm so hurt."
"Don't worry. Grandpa isn't dead yet."
As he spoke, Old Master Huo's cold gaze swept over Su Qiao. It was as if she didn't exist. He went straight to the sofa and sat down.
Su Qiao could tell at a glance that Old Master Huo disliked her.
That was understandable. Although her marriage into the Huo Family had been arranged and pushed through by Old Master Huo after discussions with the Su Family, he had always looked down on her status as an "illegitimate daughter."
"Grandpa Huo, long time no see!"
Su Qiao still observed the etiquette she ought to.
As for anything extra—
There was none.
If you respected me by an inch, I would return it by a foot.
Her principles could not be compromised.
Old Master Huo's gaze passed over the several plates of pastries on the coffee table, and a