After three years of slavery, the entire mansion begged me for forgiveness

Xiao He came in with a wheelchair.

When the maid saw him, she bowed, but her face was a little embarrassed, "But, Madam..."

"I will tell Madam." Xiao He's voice was still light. Seeing that the little maid was still unwilling to leave, he raised his eyes and glanced at the little maid. The coldness in his eyes made people tremble, "Why? Do you want me to take you?"

The maid was startled, and then she reacted and hurriedly retreated.

Looking at the little maid who was scared away, Qiao Nian couldn't help but shook her head slightly, quite helpless.

But she looked at Xiao He and said, "Mother-in-law must have her reasons for arranging this way. Brother Xiao, I'm afraid that this will make mother-in-law sad."

How could Xiao He not know the intention of Madam Xiao's arrangement?

Everything is for his own good.

But, he can't let Qiao Nian suffer grievances because of this.

Then he said, "My leg disease has not healed yet, mother will understand."

Qiao Nian thought about it, that's right.

After all, she still had to treat Xiao He, and living in the same courtyard was indeed a lot more convenient.

Although she didn't know what happened, she would leave after she completely cured Xiao He's legs.

Xiao's mother, if she's not happy, then don't be happy!

Xiao He didn't see what Qiao Nian was thinking, he just looked around and asked, "Where's Ning Shuang?"

Qiao Nian smiled and answered truthfully, "I asked her to send a letter to the doctor for me."

Hearing this, Xiao He's face froze.

Ning Shuang will definitely hear some rumors when she goes out this time, and then Qiao Nian will know why her mother suddenly asked her to move out of the courtyard.

She will feel very uncomfortable.

In addition, the doctor may be able to predict that he is pretending.

At that time, Nian Nian will probably blame him for his dishonesty and leave in a huff.

He couldn't stop her even if he wanted to.

Thinking of this, Xiao He's face became worse and worse.

Seeing him like this, Qiao Nian thought he was sad because his legs suddenly couldn't walk again, so she wanted to comfort him.

So, she said to Xiao He, "I haven't been to the garden to enjoy it since summer. Brother Xiao, can you accompany me for a walk?"

Xiao He was slightly stunned, but when he looked up, he saw the brightness in Qiao Nian's eyes. He couldn't bear to dampen her interest, so he nodded, "Okay."

He thought that when she was happy to stroll around, he might as well tell her the truth.

Even if she blamed him, it was understandable.

It was better than lying to her all the time.

The Xiao family's garden was designed by the imperial garden master in the palace. Although it was not as prosperous and grand as the imperial garden, it was also exquisitely designed, with different scenery all year round.

Not far away, there were several rockery trees, with strange rocks and clear springs flowing down, making a pleasant ding-dong sound.

The water vapor was dense and filled the air, as if it was lightly covered by a veil.

Several crape myrtle trees were spreading nearby, with clusters of flowers and a faint fragrance that attracted butterflies to flutter.

On the other side, bamboos were swaying, shadows were mottled, and cicadas were buzzing, playing a dance music that was unique to this summer.

The beautiful scenery made Qiao Nian's steps lighter.

Soon, the two of them were almost at the edge of the lotus pond.

The water lilies in the pond were either pink like clouds or white like snow.

Some were in full bloom, while others were still half-hidden.

Qiao Nian pushed Xiao He to a weeping willow on the shore. When the wind passed, the willow branches swayed lightly, rustling, as if whispering.

Looking at the beautiful scenery in the pond, Qiao Nian suddenly thought of Fanghe Garden.

She remembered the lotus pond full of dead branches and desolate branches that she could see as soon as she opened the door.

It was also ridiculous.

She was driven there three years ago, but she has never seen the lotus in full bloom in the pond until now, and she probably won't see it in the future.

It's destined to be in vain!

She thought.

A relieved smile appeared on the corner of her mouth, but Xiao He's voice came to her ears.

"Niannian."

Qiao Nian was stunned and turned to look at Xiao He.

Unexpectedly, Xiao He was standing at this moment!

He was tall, and the drooping willow branches almost blocked half of his face. He raised his hand to brush them away, and his eyes were a little clear.

Qiao Nian reacted, "Brother Xiao, your legs, how..."

"I lied to you." He said in a low voice, and his handsome eyebrows were still stained with a little guilt, "Sorry."

Qiao Nian's eyebrows also slowly sank.

She was a little puzzled, "Why did Brother Xiao lie to me? Did the emperor say something when he entered the palace yesterday? Are you worried that the person who poisoned you is still ruthless?"

She kept finding excuses for Xiao He.

Unexpectedly, his answer fell like a bolt from the blue, and Qiao Nian was shocked for a long time.

He said, "I can't bear to leave you."

"Yesterday, I guessed what you were going to say, so I interrupted you. But I couldn't think of any other way to keep you, so I could only lie that my legs were not healed yet. Sorry."

He apologized again, but his eyes were always looking at Qiao Nian, always looking at her face, for fear that she would show even the slightest bit of unhappiness.

He knew that he was confused.

Such a clumsy lie, how could it be thought of by a battle-hardened general?

Instead, it was like a young man who was just beginning to fall in love, confused and acting only with true feelings.

He thought, she must blame him.

But there was no blame on Qiao Nian's face, only confusion and panic.

She didn't understand what Xiao He meant by "can't bear to part with it".

It was clearly a simple mutual-help relationship between them. He married her for Jing Yan!

She had never thought of turning her fake relationship into a real one with him.

She was grateful, respected, and admired him, but she had no love between men and women.

Xiao He should also know this.

So this reluctance made her stunned for a long time.

But she soon figured it out.

Perhaps, it was just the reluctance between brother and sister?

After all, the two had been together for so long, she treated his injuries, and he taught her to shoot stones.

They cared for each other and loved each other, weren't they just like brother and sister?

At that moment, she smiled, but the smile was a little stiff, "Brother Xiao, why do you need to apologize? Your leg is fine, I'm so happy! What's more, I can't bear to part with you! You are like a brother to me, I..."

"I don't want to be a brother." The cold voice interrupted Qiao Nian's words.

Xiao He didn't want to be so anxious, but he had to nip her idea in the bud.

If she treated him as a brother now, she would treat him like a brother in the future.

But, he didn't want to be her brother.

Qiao Nian was completely panicked now.

She stared at Xiao He in a daze, and couldn't come back to her senses for a long time.

She just thought, oh no, I'm in trouble!

Did she do something to make him misunderstand?

"Brother Xiao, I..."

"You don't have to answer me immediately." Xiao He guessed what she was going to say, and didn't intend to let her continue.

Naturally, he wouldn't force her.

The cold voice was gentle and doting, and said softly, "You can think about it slowly. Three years is the deadline you set yourself. Is that okay?"

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