If she wanted to run away after flirting, it wouldn't be that easy.
Chen Jue had long arms and legs,
How could he let that little vixen run away?
He stood up in less than three to five steps,
He grabbed Li Xiao.
He grabbed the back of her neck by the collar,
Like a little chick, and brought her back to the stone table.
He looked at the little girl who had her head lowered as if she had done something wrong and sat back down behind the stone bench,
He said in embarrassment and anger, "Stand properly."
Li Xiao pouted and lowered her head,
Her face flushed red and hot,
She clenched her hands and stood in front of Chen Jue.
"Do you know what you're doing?" Chen Jue was angry and frustrated,
He didn't know what to say to this little girl.
Solving the case and arresting the murderer,
Was easier than getting along with a girl!
It was no wonder that he had always rejected the blind dates arranged by his mother for him,
He didn't want to marry a blind mute.
It turned out that it was such a troublesome matter.
The key was that... he still felt that he couldn't change this feeling.
Why did it seem like he was teaching his daughter?
This girl was too unenlightened!
How did Li Yu and his mother teach her?
What was going on with this family?
He didn't do what he was supposed to do well,
In the end, he just threw a child into his hands,
He was both a father and a mother.
How many lifetimes of kindness did he owe the Li family?
Angry and annoyed, Jue Chen tapped his finger on the table again and again.
His expression was not very good.
"Do you know what you're doing?" Chen Jue felt like a lame father,
His heart was full of logic, but he didn't know how to say it.
"I know." Li Xiao lowered her head,
Her ears were burning,
Her eyes were fixed on Chen Jue's boots,
She was also very angry.
He... he lost his temper for no reason again.
Clearly, Heir Qiao only came to ask for a divination,
But the adult acted as if he had done something that could not be tolerated by the heavens.
Hmph.
Li Xiao pursed her lips in grievance, but her face turned even redder.
"What are you doing?" Chen Jue was upset. He always felt that the little girl was talking back to him. Was it an illusion?
"Listen to Sir." Li Xiao lowered his head, but his back was very straight.
"Listen to me?" Chen Jue asked.
"It was Milord who told me to kiss you." Li Xiao's voice grew louder.
"Don't you know that you can't just casually kiss someone?" Chen Jue asked.
"Then why did you let me kiss you?" Li Xiao snorted slowly.
"You … you come here!" Chen Jue angrily reached out to grab her.
Li Xiao took a step back and looked up at Chen Jue. She pursed her lips and said, "I'm not an idiot!"
"What?" Why were they suddenly talking about this?
"Heir Qiao only came over to perform a divination. He didn't say or do anything else."
Li Xiao took another step back and looked into Chen Jue's eyes. She felt so wronged that her eyes turned red. "I know that I can't casually talk to men, but right now I'm in Lord Chen's house and there are servants walking around everywhere."
As Xiao Xiao spoke, she took another step back. "A divination and a kiss … are different.
But Lord Chen, you kissed me … and … and even let me kiss you … Milord is not someone else … "
After saying that, the little girl turned around and ran back to her room.
This time, Chen Jue was even faster than before. He grabbed her from behind and hugged her tightly.
Xiao Xiao struggled hard, but his arms tightened around her.
Chen Jue couldn't control the throbbing of his heart. He buried his face in the little girl's neck and gently blew on her neck. He asked her softly, "Milord is not someone else?
Hm? "
"…" Li Xiao's eyes were closed, and the skin that was exposed was completely red.
Her face, ears, neck, and even her collarbone was slightly exposed.
"Do you know that I'm a man?" Chen Jue's voice was low and hoarse, with a hint of heat.
Li Xiao nodded weakly.
"Then do you know why I kissed you?" Chen Jue gently rubbed his face against Li Xiao's cheek and neck as he asked in a low and seductive voice.
Li Xiao didn't move, nor did she speak.
She forcefully closed her eyes. Her entire body was so hot that it seemed like it was going to burn.
Her hands were restrained by his embrace, and her arms were trembling.
"Sometimes I feel as if I'm coaxing and bullying you when you don't have parents or brothers by your side …" Chen Jue sighed and decided not to press her.
The little lass was still so small, so skinny, so soft, and so soft.
Li Xiao lowered her head and didn't dare to speak. It was as if if this topic continued, it would reach a part that she couldn't bear.
Chen Jue reached out and grabbed her hands. Then, he gently rubbed his face against her soft cheeks.
Taking a deep breath, Chen Jue finally regained the strength to take a step back and let go of her.
Suppressing the roar in his heart, Chen Jue felt as if he was already a hero.
"Let's get ready to eat. Are you hungry?"
He returned to the stone bench. His voice was a little weak, as if what he did just now had exhausted all his strength.
Li Xiao nodded. Her stomach had already begun to growl.
Chen Jue ate dinner with a heavy heart. After dinner, he stood up and prepared to leave.
However, Xiaoxiao tugged at his sleeve.
"What's wrong?"
Chen Jue stopped in his tracks and looked at the little girl who was sitting there with her head tilted up and grabbing him. She was looking at him anxiously.
"Sir, I won't see Heir Qiao anymore. I don't want his gifts or divination. Sir, please don't be angry with me …" Her eyes were moist, as if she was worried that she would lose his love and trust.
This made Chen Jue's heart melt into soup.
He couldn't wait to take a step forward, hold her in his arms, and crush her into his bones.
But he stood there and didn't dare to move.
Deep breaths, deep breaths.
He stretched out his arm and rubbed the little girl's shoulders. Her shoulders were round and smooth, and he could feel her bones.
They were the slender shoulders that were unique to young girls when they were growing up.
"Okay, Sir, don't be angry." Chen Jue's voice unconsciously became gentler.
Xiao Xiao returned a smile. It was a soft, fragrant, and seductive smile.
Chen Jue clenched his fists and forced himself not to go up to her and eat her.
"Go to bed early. I'm going back." Chen Jue comforted her. When he saw her nod obediently, he turned and left.
Xiao Xiao looked at Chen Jue's back and pursed her lips. She didn't move for a long time.
When Sir touched her, she saw it. On the day of her coming-of-age ceremony …
… … …
When Chen Jue returned to his courtyard, he didn't go to read or rest.
Instead, he asked A Liu to call the etiquette instructor that he found for Xiao Xiao.
The old maid stood in the pavilion for a quarter of an hour. Chen Jue lowered his head and read. He didn't look up even once.
"Sir …" Momo Zhang's legs were numb from standing. She had no choice but to call for Lord Chen again.
This time, Chen Jue finally heard her. He raised his head and looked at Momo Zhang. Then, he slowly put down the book in his hand.
Momo Zhang met Lord Chen's cold and threatening gaze. She shrank back.
"Where were you when Heir Presumptive Qiao came today?" Chen Jue asked coldly.
"I was in the kitchen preparing the goat's milk for Miss Xiao to drink tonight." Momo Zhang lowered her head and said timidly.
"Is it appropriate for a lady of a noble family to meet an outsider in her own courtyard?" Chen Jue asked coldly.
Momo Zhang was a little embarrassed and didn't know what to say.
She was invited here to teach Li Xiao what to pay attention to during her coming-of-age ceremony.
She didn't care much about a wild girl with an unknown background.
Chen Jue slammed the table and sneered, "Are you trying to fool me?"
"Ah, Sir …" The old woman was so frightened by Chen Jue that she fell to her knees with a thud.
She's so old … A Liu's heart skipped a beat as he watched from the side.
Chen Jue was unmoved. He sneered, "Do you know what happens to those who try to fool and deceive me?"
"I … I …" The old woman knelt on the ground. She was so frightened that she didn't know what to do.
Chen Jue suddenly fell silent.
Momo Zhang could only tremble and kneel on the ground. She didn't dare to move.
The longer Chen Jue remained silent, the more frightened she became.
After a few minutes, Chen Jue put down the book in his hand and said in a low voice, "I'll give you money to teach Miss Xiao. You'll take care of her as if she's the most precious lady in the world.
You'll treat her the same way you treat the eldest daughter of the Minister's Estate!
Do you remember? "
"I remember, I remember," Momo Zhang hurriedly said. Her legs were sore, so she didn't dare to make a sound.
Chen Jue had been an official for many years and had accumulated a deterrent force. An old woman like her wouldn't be able to withstand it.
"Tomorrow, take Miss Xiao out to buy the best clothes. Have Wang Chao accompany you. Go to the housekeeper to get the money." Chen Jue ordered.
"Yes, Sir." Momo Zhang hurriedly nodded.
"Get up," Chen Jue said.
"Yes, thank you, Sir." Momo Zhang hurriedly supported herself on the table and stood up shakily.
"Do you know what the best clothes are?" Chen Jue suddenly asked.
Momo Zhang's legs trembled and she almost fell back to her knees, "I … I know."
"Mm." Chen Jue nodded slowly.
He suddenly raised his head and waved at A Liu.
A Liu had worked for Chen Jue for many years. He immediately understood and turned to leave.
Only Chen Jue and Momo Zhang were left in the room.
Momo Zhang nervously rubbed her arms. Fortunately, Chen Jue didn't let her be nervous for too long. He asked, "Is Miss Xiao on her period?"
Momo Zhang was stunned. She raised her head and looked at Chen Jue in surprise. Lord Chen was …
However, Chen Jue's expression was calm. He didn't look perverted or lecherous at all. Instead, he looked very serious.
Momo Zhang didn't dare to pause for too long. She was afraid that Chen Jue would overthink. She hurriedly replied, "Yes, she came a few months ago. It's Mammy Chen who taught Miss Xiao …"
Chen Jue didn't want to hear the details. He waved his hand impatiently. Why was he so stupid? Did he ask this question because he was concerned about the details of a woman's matter?!
Momo Zhang quickly shut up.
"Is she feeling well?" Chen Jue raised his eyes and glanced at Momo Zhang.
"She's … she's fine. I'll take Miss Xiao to see the doctor tomorrow."
Momo Zhang suddenly seemed enlightened. She didn't dare to say that she wasn't sure. She only said that she would go and confirm it tomorrow.
Chen Jue nodded with satisfaction.
"Prepare clothes, jewelry, powder, and other things in the next few days," Chen Jue added.
"Sir, don't worry. I'll take care of it." Momo Zhang sounded very sincere.
This kind of old servant really needed to be taught a lesson.
She bullied him because he didn't have a mistress in the residence. Li Xiao's surname was Li, and he didn't know where her relatives were from.
This old servant dared to fool him like this. Hmph.
"Get out of here and do what you need to do. If Miss Xiao does anything inappropriate, I'll ask her about it." Chen Jue tapped his finger on the table. His voice wasn't loud, but it was powerful and resonant.
Momo Zhang hurriedly nodded and hurriedly turned to leave.
She walked around the corridor and out of the courtyard. Only then did she dare to stop to catch her breath. She took out a handkerchief and wiped her sweat.