The whole weird world is waiting for me to go to heaven

Chapter 282: Beauty Like a Flower (XIX)
Xiaoxiao sat on the bed for a while before she sat down next to the embroidery and started picking up the things on the floor.

[Why did she sit alone for so long just now? ]

[Maybe she's thinking about getting married after hearing what her grandmother said? 】

[Or, does she already have a lover? ]

[I feel extremely sad when I think that we can’t be together after getting engaged…]

[What a sad and beautiful story, woo woo woo. ]

[If so, that would be great! ]

【Hey, I know what the person above wants. 】

[Hehe, it’s good that you understand me! Tragic aesthetics is the eternal god! ]

After cleaning up the mess on the floor, Xiaoxiao called the maids in to help her prepare for a bath and wash up.

The small head of beautiful hair was let down, and the hair was like a waterfall, black, shiny and smooth, like silk.

The maid Chun Xiao praised, "Miss, your hair is so good. The girls around you all asked us how we take care of your hair. We told them that we didn't use anything else except jasmine oil. Their faces were so surprised... Hehe."

Xiao Xiao said coquettishly: "You are so talkative."

She seemed to suddenly realize that a certain voice was missing, and she looked around before asking, "Why is Cai Ping not here?"

Cai Ping is the talkative maid just now. She loves to show off in front of the young lady, so it is very obvious when she is out of sight.

Another maid, Tao'er, immediately came forward mysteriously.

"Cai Ping went to get information."

"Something happened in the eldest house."

The more he spoke, the more exaggerated his tone became.

Xiaoxiao remembered her grandmother's hesitation to speak and asked curiously, "What's wrong?"

"I don't know yet, it seems to be related to the eldest young master." Taoer shook her head.

When Xiaoxiao finished her bath and sat in the room with her hair down, while Chunxiao helped her dry it and put jasmine oil on it, Caiping finally came back.

As soon as she entered the small house, Cai Ping said something shocking: "Young Master, he's gone!"

"What?" Tao'er asked in surprise.

Xiaoxiao also cast a curious look.

"Yes, he has gone to all the bars and brothels he usually goes to, but he is nowhere to be found. I have also asked the young masters who usually play with him, but there is still no news."

"Now all the housekeepers and servants have gone out to look for him." Cai Ping said excitedly, "There was constant crying in the main house. It is said that the eldest lady even fainted from crying."

Everyone was shocked.

However, for such a big thing, no one in the audience showed any concern.

Including Xiaoxiao.

Some people even snorted in gloating glee.

"I think this is retribution." Tao'er said frankly.

Everyone looked at her, Xiao Xiao blinked and looked at her as well.

"Tao'er, stop talking..." Chunxiao reminded.

But Tao'er finally felt happy and couldn't stop talking.

"Why can't we say it? Hasn't he bullied us enough? My sister was..."

As Tao'er spoke, her eyes turned red and she clenched her fists tightly.

"It would be fine if he treated us servants like that, but he actually dared to look at our girl..."

As he spoke, his voice choked with sobs.

"I don't know what the young master will do, so don't say a word."

Chunxiao frowned and glanced secretly at his young lady.

Xiaoxiao lowered her head and rolled her hair with her fingers, saying nothing, and no one knew what she was thinking.

……

The next day, the whole family was in a state of panic. It was said that the old lady collapsed again due to excessive worry, and she even skipped the morning and evening visits.

Xiaoxiao was quietly embroidering a longevity picture at home, seemingly not caring about anything.

However, in the afternoon, new news came.

Her father brought it.

Her father, Lu Shousheng, strode into her room.

His brows were furrowed and his expression was solemn.

"Your elder brother is dead." As soon as he arrived, he said. His little almond eyes widened, he covered his mouth, his face full of disbelief.

"How is that possible? This... it's not uncommon for my eldest brother to not be home. He often doesn't come home for a few days. Maybe he's gone out to play again. Maybe he'll wait a few more days?"

Lu Shousheng stroked his beard and shook his head, saying, "No need to wait, his body has been found."

"Moreover," Lu Shousheng looked at Xiao Xiao, as if he was worried about scaring her, and said carefully, "The limbs... that is, the hands and feet were cut off and disappeared without a trace."

After these words were spoken, Xiaoxiao's face turned pale and she bit her lower lip. She was actually really scared.

Seeing this, Lu Shousheng's heart softened. He hugged the little body in his arms and patted her back gently to comfort her.

"Don't be afraid, darling. Daddy is here."

The small, sweet and soft body was in his arms. He lowered his head and gently sniffed the jasmine fragrance in the small hair.

"Dad, I'm fine." Xiaoxiao gently pushed Lu Shousheng away and lowered her head.

"Don't pretend to be strong, kid. I know you and your brother have always been close. If you feel sad, just lean on your father's chest."

Lu Shousheng patted his chest, making his strong pectoral muscles crackle.

Xiaoxiao looked at Lu Shousheng's strong chest muscles holding up his brocade robe, her face turned red and she looked away.

Lu Shousheng was very satisfied with this reaction.

He has always been confident in his charm. Although he is older now, he has always paid attention to maintenance. He often plays ball, rides horses and dances with swords. His figure and face are well maintained. In addition, his temperament and character developed from his dabbling in music, chess, calligraphy and painting. When he walks on the street, he is an eye-catching, elegant and handsome middle-aged man.

If not for this, he would not have been able to have nearly twenty concubines, not to mention the countless female confidants in brothels.

Xiaoxiao's eldest brother, who just passed away, regarded his second uncle as a role model in life.

Unfortunately, he no longer has the chance to learn from his uncle.

"Anyway, you should follow your mother to the main house later to comfort your aunt. This will also complete the brotherhood between you and your eldest brother."

"Fourth Sister understands." Xiaoxiao nodded, with a very obedient look on her face.

Seeing her adorable appearance, Lu Shousheng was even more delighted and reached out to pinch her smooth, jade-like face.

……

After visiting the eldest house and saying goodbye to her mother respectfully, Xiaoxiao took the food box and went to find her real mother.

To be precise, it should be the girl.

Since she is in the Lu family, the person who is qualified to be her mother is of course her stepmother, that is, Lu Shousheng’s legal wife.

Her mother, Rouniang, can only be Xiaoniang.

She couldn't figure this out at first and was met with a lot of ridicule, with people saying that she really grew up in a ditch and had no manners at all. Rou Niang was also beaten and scolded for this.

From then on Xiaoxiao didn't dare to make the same mistake again.

Xiaoxiao came to Rou Niang's room and saw Rou Niang embroidering a bellyband for her unborn brother.

As for why they say he is the younger brother, since everyone says he is the younger brother, then naturally he can only be the younger brother.

"Little girl." Xiaoxiao called out.

"Fourth Lady, you are here."

Hearing this, Rou Niang looked up, and seeing that it was Xiao Xiao, she said something lightly, then lowered her head and carefully embroidered the little tiger's eyes on her bellyband.

The corners of his mouth curved up, revealing a hint of kindness.

The two were quiet for a while before Xiaoxiao broke the silence.

"I made you some medicine to keep you healthy."

"There is also some soothing soup for Dad. Have someone heat it up and bring it to him tonight."

Rouniang glanced at the food box and asked the maid to bring out her bowl. She also asked the maid to take away the remaining calming soup and heat it on the stove as Xiaoxiao said.

This is what he said in a neutral tone.

"Si Niang, if she really has a good heart, she could have just asked the servants to deliver it as usual. Why bother coming here in person?"

"Because, I have something to tell you." Xiaoxiao said seriously.

Rouniang didn't respond.

"You all go out." Xiaoxiao said to the nanny and maid who were serving Rouniang in the room.

They looked at each other hesitantly, then looked at Rouniang.

Only then did Rou Niang look up at Xiao Xiao and said, "Is there anything you must avoid saying to others?"

"It's related to him." Xiaoxiao said without thinking.

Rou Niang understood and ordered, "All of you go down."

(End of this chapter)