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Today, Xia Yixiang has truly dressed up, wearing a pair of pure black patent leather high heels and a light-colored Qipao that seems to be crafted with the embroidery skills of Jiangnan. Her long hair flows gracefully, her brows and eyes lightly drawn, and her subtle makeup is as pure and beautiful as a blooming lotus flower, though the bright red lips seem somewhat out of place.
Cheng Mosu's heart tightened; it was clear that Xia Yixiang had styled herself to resemble her.
While lost in thought, a series of crisp footsteps were heard. The three people in the parlor shifted their gazes, each harboring their own thoughts and expectations, looking towards the steadily approaching Shangguan Shaoyi. Upon seeing this imposing presence, Shangguan Shaoyi also paused, his gaze landing on Cheng Mosu, and a faint smile appeared on his stern face.
"Is there a guest?" he raised an eyebrow, not looking at Xia Yixiang but quietly directing his attention to Cheng Mosu. Even after being together for so long, under his intense gaze, Cheng Mosu couldn't help but blush and responded softly.
"Shangguan Shaoyi, it's been a while." Xia Yixiang extended a hand, pretending to be generous, though her palm was already sweating. Shangguan Shaoyi's black-as-ink eyes slowly moved to her face, his bright gaze seemingly exploring something. After a moment, he stood up to shake her hand and said, "Miss, this is our first meeting, isn't it?"
Xia Yixiang paused for a moment; her face turned half red from either anger or shyness as she tightly bit her lip and couldn't utter a word. Seeing this, Shangguan Yiting quickly took over the conversation, saying, "Xiao Lin, I think you are mistaken; this young lady is Xia Yixiang from the Xia Family. She often interacted with Yuqiao when he was alive; you two have met many times."
"Oh." He squinted slightly, suppressing the deep light in his eyes. "Yes, I must have forgotten."
"It's alright." Xia Yixiang met his cold and silent gaze and deliberately pulled a smile. "It’s been many years since we last met; forgetting is only natural. If you remembered me well, I would truly admire Young Commander's memory."
Cheng Mosu withdrew her gaze and quietly looked elsewhere; her watery eyes rippled. Shaoyi had an excellent memory; how could he genuinely forget someone? But she was puzzled as to why Shaoyi would pretend not to remember Xia Yixiang.
Suddenly, she understood. Xia Yixiang's appearance here was not coincidental; Shangguan Yiting must know that Xia Yixiang harbors feelings for Shangguan Shaoyi and intentionally arranged for their meeting. Meanwhile, Shaoyi's reaction clearly indicated that he wanted Xia Yixiang to back off...
Her nose tinged with bitterness as she grasped Shaoyi's intentions; her mood felt sweetly suffused like being soaked in honey.
Shangguan Shaoyi wrapped his arm around Cheng Mosu's shoulders. Seeing her sparkling eyes, he suddenly moved in and gently pecked her rose-colored lips. His voice naturally softened as he said, "Have you been waiting long? Come upstairs with me; I have something I want to show you."
"Wait a minute." Shangguan Yiting hurriedly interrupted, glancing at Xia Yixiang's increasingly pale face, her beautiful brows furrowing into a shadow. "Can't you see Miss Xia is here having tea? Yet you ignore her completely. Don't you have any basic social etiquette?"
Shangguan Shaoyi raised an eyebrow, tightening his arm around Cheng Mo Su. "Miss Xia was invited by my sister; she didn't come here specifically to visit me. How am I lacking in etiquette?"
"You! Are you doing this on purpose?" Shangguan Yiting's expression darkened, her tone becoming increasingly somber.
Shangguan Shaoyi slightly lifted the corners of his lips, wanting to retort, but felt Cheng Mo Su gently tugging at his sleeve, which calmed him down. Cheng Mo Su's water-like eyes fell on his chiseled face, her voice soft and gentle. "Forget it, Shaoyi, just have tea with us."
He silently glanced at Cheng Mo Su, frowned slightly, but still complied with her wishes and sat down.
A faint warmth swept through Cheng Mo Su's heart; she knew Shaoyi was doing this intentionally to show his attitude, allowing Xia Yixiang to retreat while not losing face for Shangguan Yiting. She smiled lightly; in truth, it was enough that Shaoyi had this intention.
The four of them each harbored their own thoughts, and naturally, the tea was not enjoyed fully. Both Shangguan Shaoyi and Cheng Mo Su were few words people, and after what had just happened, Xia Yixiang dared not say much either. The entire reception room was left with Shangguan Yiting talking endlessly while the others merely responded lightly, and the awkward afternoon tea time quickly passed.
Shangguan Yiting originally intended for Shangguan Shaoyi to escort Xia Yixiang back, but unexpectedly, Shangguan Shaoyi ignored her completely and directly took Cheng Mo Su upstairs. However, Cheng Mo Su was also from a prominent family and understood that etiquette could not be neglected; she let Shaoyi return to his room first while she personally saw Xia Yixiang out the door.
"Consort Shangguan, please wait." Xia Yixiang's tone was slightly tense, anger evident in her eyes. "Are you feeling quite pleased with how the Young Master treated me today?"
She paused for a moment, seemingly not understanding what there was to be pleased about. Shaking her head, confusion filled her watery eyes. In fact, it wasn't just Shaoyi; she also did not regard Xia Yixiang highly because Xia Yixiang posed no threat to her.
However, Xia Yixiang suddenly smiled coldly, chilling the atmosphere. "I heard from Miss Shangguan that you cannot bear children; otherwise, Miss Shangguan wouldn't have found me to introduce me to the Young Master."
Her eyes flickered; this was what truly concerned her. Although Shangguan Yiting treated her fairly well, she was still a member of the Shangguan Family and had the responsibility to help Shangguan Shaoyi choose a concubine capable of bearing offspring. She sighed, feeling that her life would soon stir up waves again. Gazing at Xia Yixiang with watery eyes, she said, "These are all unknowns; none of us can predict what the future holds. Being able to live each day well is already great fortune. Miss Xia, I advise you not to place your lifelong happiness in someone who does not love you."
"Then I advise you this: Beauty fades, and love is fleeting. Let's see if time will bury the feelings between you." Her voice grew increasingly cold, her gaze deepening.
Cheng Mosu smiled lightly. After everything that had happened, she no longer had the mood to think about the future. Right now, she just wanted to live well by his side, to cherish every day with him. As long as he was alive, she would live well alongside him; if he were gone, she would follow him. It was that simple.
She turned away, her gentle voice now tinged with a hint of icy chill. "Miss Xia, please leave."
Xia Yixiang let out a cold snort and left with a flick of her sleeve.
She paused for a moment; Shangguan Yiting was standing not far away, watching her with deep eyes that seemed to search for her thoughts. She lowered her gaze as a warm breeze tousled her hair, bringing with it a fragrant scent. She glanced at the phoenix trees planted in the courtyard, their leaves beginning to turn a light yellow.
"Cheng Mosu," Shangguan Yiting called out to her, waving her hand. "Come here, I have something I want to discuss with you."
Her eyes suddenly felt a bit sore. Ignoring the vibrant green walls and the winding path, she walked over to Shangguan Yiting, her Water Eyes bright and clear. "Sister, what is it?"
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