Chapter 111

Jing Yan's words made Lin Ye stunned for a moment and then became furious.

"How dare you, Xiao Nian Nian, think that being a little lieutenant is great? Let me tell you, you are not even worthy of carrying Nian Nian's shoes!"

Lin Ye originally thought that such belittling and insulting words would definitely make Jing Yan angry.

Unexpectedly, Jing Yan just whispered, "I know."

His tone was calm, how could he be a little embarrassed?

Lin Yuan and Xiao Heng were both stunned.

But Jing Yan started talking, and his eyes fell on the ground, but he seemed to have seen a long, long time ago.

"In the past, Miss Qiao was the bright moon in the sky, and you all pampered her and protected her. I knew that there was a big difference in my identity from her, so I only dared to look up at her from a distance. But later, when the sky changed, she disappeared from the clouds. Down in the mud, you all abandoned her!"

After saying this, Jing Yan's anger gradually surged up. He looked at Xiao Heng, "The general has been engaged to her since he was a child. She is the one who deserves to marry, but now he has become Miss Lin. As a young marquis, Her brother should always give in to her and protect her, but the few times she was in danger were all at the hands of the young Marquis!"

"And I can't do anything except feel sad."

The last sentence showed helplessness.

Who made him just a small lieutenant?

He can't give her glory and wealth, let alone protect her.

Thinking of this, Jing Yan's heart started to feel painful again and again.

He remembered seeing Qiao Nian in the inn who had just escaped, the back of her hands that had been bruised and bloody in order to escape, and the criss-cross scars on her wrists.

At that time, he was thinking, what happened to make those flawless hands look like this?

At that time, he was already extremely distressed.

Later, he watched her being drugged with his own eyes, and he couldn't understand why someone in this world would treat his sister like this!

Thinking back, Jing Yan took a deep breath and sighed, "I know I'm not good enough for her, so the only thing I can do is buy some of the things she likes to eat in the hope that she can be a little happier. Her days are over. It's so painful, if she can't find anything that can make her happy, how can she survive?"

The words that seemed to be spoken to oneself were like a huge stone, hitting the hearts of Lin Ye and Xiao Heng hard.

Both of them looked at Jing Yan, but neither of them could speak.

Jing Yan suddenly turned around and bowed to Lin Ye, "I was really reckless today. Miss Qiao didn't know about it beforehand. I hope the young marquis will not blame Miss Qiao harshly. If there is any guilt, Jing Yan I’m willing to shoulder the responsibility!”

Seeing Jing Yan's appearance, Lin Ye's blaming words were all blocked in his chest and he couldn't say a word.

In the end, he could only give a fierce warning, "No matter what Nian Nian likes to eat, I, the elder brother, can always get it for her. You stay away from her!"

After that, he walked away.

Jing Yan frowned.

Fortunately, he was self-aware, so what Lin Ye said today could not hurt him in the slightest.

only……

Jing Yan turned to look at Xiao Heng.

However, he saw that Xiao Heng was still standing there looking at him, his always deep eyes now as hard to distinguish as ever.

But Jing Yan felt that Xiao Heng should be angry.

After all, Qiao Nian was originally Xiao Heng's person, so as Xiao Heng's subordinate, he should never have thoughts about Qiao Nian.

It's just that feelings are indeed beyond his control.

When he sees Qiao Nian, he can't help but feel distressed, and he can't help but want to be nice to her.

There was nothing he could do.

I didn't know what to say at the moment, so I bowed and said, "My subordinates are leaving first."

After the words fell, there was no reaction from Xiao Heng.

Jing Yan waited for a while and saw that Xiao Heng remained silent, so he turned around and walked out of the room.

When the door was closed, a huge feeling of emptiness swept over him. Xiao Heng clenched his fist slightly, feeling as if someone had dug out a piece of his heart.

Those who once knew Qiao Nian well, all turned into a joke in front of Jing Yan today.

He didn't know if Qiao Nian had changed or if he had never understood her...

Since that day, there will always be an extra dish in the meals delivered to Fang Heyuan.

Several days later, Ningshuang looked at the pig intestines that had appeared as expected, her little face wrinkled like a bitter gourd, "Miss, it's this again..."

Qiao Nian had already pinched her nose and said, "Take it away."

She thought that Lin Ye must have gone to find Jing Yan that day, otherwise the cook in the house would not be so good and would start roasting pig intestines for her every day.

However, the cook obviously didn't wash the food as carefully as Jing Yan. Every time it was delivered, there was a faint smell. Qiao Nian didn't even eat a single chopstick, but still sent it back intact every day.

She thought that as long as she returned it too many times, Lin Ye would know that she didn't want to eat it.

But I don’t think so, I still have it with every meal.

She even wondered if this was revenge from Lin Ye, deliberately to disgust her!

Ningshuang hurriedly opened the door and took out the plate of pig intestines, but when she came back, she had a mysterious look on her face.

"Miss, Wang Wu is here."

Qiao Nian didn't expect who Wang Wu was.

Ningshuang took another step forward and lowered her voice, "I'm here to monitor Xiao Cui."

Only then did Qiao Nian remember that this was indeed the case.

He nodded immediately and said, "Let him come in."

Wang Wu came into the room soon. He was a thin young man.

Seeing Qiao Nian, Wang Wu hurriedly knelt down and saluted, then held a bundle in both hands and presented it to Qiao Nian, "Miss, the second lady left this bundle behind after she went to Xiaocui's residence this morning. I took the opportunity to steal it.”

That's not a big baggage.

Ningshuang stepped forward to take it and opened it, but was shocked.

It was filled with gold and silver jewelry.

"Miss!" Ningshuang hurriedly gave it to Qiao Nian, "Isn't this second lady too kind to Xiaocui?"

Even if you feel sorry for your maid, just give her some silver. How can you give her both silver and jewelry?

The things in here are only half of the second lady's net worth, which is enough for Xiaocui to live a rich life!

Qiao Nian couldn't help but smile softly, "I also think she is very kind to my sister."

Qiao Nian deliberately emphasized the word "my sister" and then looked at Wang Wu, "Are all the things here? Did you steal them?"

It's not that she is a villain, it's just that with so much property, even if she takes one or two items, she won't be discovered. People have selfish motives, so it's not surprising if they take it.

But Wang Wu shook his head repeatedly, "I don't dare. Since the villain is working for the eldest lady, he is the eldest lady's person. How dare he do something that harms the eldest lady's face?"

The truth of these words made Qiao Nian look at him with admiration.

Ningshuang also followed, "Miss, don't worry, Wang Wu's slave knows that he won't steal it."

Qiao Nian nodded and said, "Then, send this baggage intact to Lin Yuan."