The Poison Body Erupts-Did I Come at a Bad Time?

"Young Master, what brings you here?" Qing Lin opened the door, and her little face lit up the moment she saw Xiao Yan.

"What, you don't want me here?" Xiao Yan ruffled her hair and teased her with a smile.

The little girl was small, sweet, and adorable, making it hard not to like her.

"No, no! Qing Lin is very happy you're here, Young Master." Qing Lin shook her head quickly, her voice soft and sweet as she eagerly welcomed Xiao Yan into the courtyard.

Xiao Yan stepped inside and glanced around the neat, quiet courtyard. He was pleased to see that mother and daughter had indeed been living well these past two years.

"Qing Lin, who's here?" A gentle voice came from the house just as he entered the courtyard.

Xiao Yan looked toward the voice and saw Qing Mian step out in simple clothes she wore around the house.

Two years had transformed their lives. Qing Mian, too, had regained her health.

Her figure had filled out without losing its grace, and her manner was warm and gentle. There was a calm ease in her every movement that belonged to a mature woman.

"Young Master Xiao Yan!" The instant Qing Mian saw him, her face lit up with the same delighted surprise as her daughter's.

To her, Young Master Xiao Yan had countless matters demanding his attention. That he had found time to visit their little courtyard was a wonderful surprise in itself.

She hurriedly set aside her work and came forward. She and Qing Lin ushered Xiao Yan inside, pouring tea and bringing out snacks, afraid of showing him the slightest neglect.

Their enthusiasm left Xiao Yan a little overwhelmed. He waved his hands repeatedly, saying they had done more than enough, and only then did