Chapter 275 Humility

Words : 1290 Updated : Oct 16th, 2025

The meal was very enjoyable for everyone.After the meal, Marquis Dongxiang called Xie Jingchen to the study. Su Jin looked at Mrs. Tang and asked, "Are you really letting Yangyang stay overnight at Jibei Marquis Mansion?" Mrs. Tang laughed, "Your father will send someone to watch over him. As long as he doesn’t run around, staying at the Jibei Marquis Mansion for a night won’t be a problem." Su Jin, "..." Her mother wasn’t just saying that casually. She was really determined to let Su Yang stay at the Jibei Marquis Mansion. Lunch had been a bit much. Su Jin accompanied Mrs. Tang for a walk in the garden. In Mrs. Tang’s words, it was to seize the time to appreciate the blossoms before they wilted; later, once they’re gone, there’s nothing left to see. Inside the study. Marquis Dongxiang sat at the desk. Xie Jingchen looked at him, "Father-in-law, what do you need from your son-in-law?" "Didn’t you introduce the doctor who detoxified you to the Emperor?" Marquis Dongxiang asked. "..." "I did," Xie Jingchen replied. Marquis Dongxiang frowned. If he had introduced the doctor, why hadn’t the Emperor shown any reaction? Xie Jingchen said, "The Emperor instructed Marquis Jibei to take her to treat Old Duke Chong." "The Emperor arranged it well," Marquis Dongxiang said. After spending a quarter of an hour in the study, Xie Jingchen finally left. After the return meal, it was time to go back to Duke Zhen’s Mansion. Mrs. Tang saw Su Jin off at the mansion gate. Su Chong and Xingxing were talking behind them. They could hear some voices but couldn’t make out the words. As they reached the second gate, Su Jin said, "Mother, it’s fine with my brother seeing me off. You don’t have to." Mrs. Tang gave her a few reminders before leaving with the maid. Su Chong and Xingxing came over. "What were you talking about?" Su Jin asked. "Nothing," Xingxing quickly shook her head. As if it was nothing. Yeah, right. Su Chong took out a porcelain bottle from his pocket and handed it to Su Jin, "For you." Su Jin raised her eyebrows. "What’s this?" she asked. "It’s something you have to understand for yourself," Su Chong replied. Su Jin had a black line on her face. What kind of mysterious thing is this? She reached out, took it, smelled it, and black lines started dropping from her forehead. It’s an aphrodisiac! "Try to win over your brother-in-law soon," Su Chong said. "..." She felt like spitting blood! Unable to bear Su Jin’s glare, Su Chong quickly slipped away. Su Jin raised her hand to throw the pill away, but it wouldn’t be good to toss it in the Dongxiang Marquis Mansion, so she kept it with her. Su Chong walked forward and noticed Xie Jingchen touching his face. He walked over and said, "That’s not going to work." Xie Jingchen didn’t speak. Su Chong patted his shoulder, "Don’t worry, with me as your brother-in-law to help, success is guaranteed." Xie Jingchen was puzzled. Su Jin came over, and Su Chong stopped talking. They saw Su Jin and Xie Jingchen out of the mansion. Just as they stepped onto the stairs, they saw Zhou Yan and a guard coming in. The guard’s expression changed upon seeing Su Jin. "Young Master, it’s them..." Zhou Yan’s expression changed slightly. Su Jin approached. Zhou Yan thanked her, "Thank you, Eldest Young Madam of Duke Zhen’s Mansion, for informing the guard of my whereabouts, allowing him to find me." "Young Master Zhao, you’re too kind," Su Jin said with a smile. "Young Master Zhao?" Su Chong raised an eyebrow. Zhou Yan apologized to Su Chong, "I’m Zhao Xu. I apologize for any offense." Su Chong was stunned. "You’re Zhao Xu, the son of the Right Minister of Nanliang?" Su Chong said. "Brother Zhao, you’re not very candid. You knew we were looking for you at the Dongxiang Marquis Mansion but didn’t say anything," Su Chong teased. Zhao Xu gave an embarrassed smile. Thinking about the blank letter from that day, Su Chong couldn’t help but laugh, understanding why Zhao Xu chose to hide his identity. After Su Jin and Xie Jingchen had boarded the carriage... Su Chong wrapped his arm around Zhao Xu’s shoulder and said, "You pretended to faint so convincingly that I didn’t notice a thing." Zhao Xu, "..." The carriage moved slowly forward. Inside the carriage, Su Jin sat to the side. Xie Jingchen had a scratched face and was no longer misbehaving. Su Jin noticed him being silent for a while. Then he seemed to want to say something but hesitated. Su Jin couldn’t help but say, "If you have something to say, just say it." Xie Jingchen looked at her. Su Jin said, "Don’t just look at me. I can’t read your mind from your face." Xie Jingchen rubbed his temples without saying a word. Upon returning to Duke Zhen’s Mansion, Xie Jingchen sent Su Jin to the Agarwood Pavilion and went to Qihao Hall himself. Since learning that Xie Jingchen and Su Jin were coming home that morning, the Old Madam had been eagerly waiting for their return. But waiting and waiting again, until her patience wore thin. As Xie Jingchen entered, the Old Madam stifled her anger and asked urgently, "Did you find out?" "Third Aunt has been taking Fetal Protection Pills," Xie Jingchen replied. "Fetal Protection Pills?" the Old Madam frowned. Xie Jinxiu looked at Xie Jingchen and asked, "Is it really Fetal Protection Pills?" "What exactly am I taking? Tell me the truth," the Third Madam said. Xie Jingchen still wanted to save her some dignity. Since the Third Madam didn’t care, he told the truth. "They are Golden Spear Unyielding Pills," Xie Jingchen said. The Third Madam, "...!!!" Cough, cough! The Second Madam was choked by her tea and couldn’t stop coughing. The maids’ and old servants’ faces turned red, their shoulders almost shaking out of joint. The Third Madam’s face turned from green to red to purple, "You’re making fun of me!" "I’m just speaking the truth. Whether you believe it or not, Third Aunt, it’s up to you," Xie Jingchen said indifferently. Mrs. Wang waved and drove Xie Jinxiu and the maids and servants outside. "Where’s your Third Uncle?!" the Old Madam asked anxiously. "Third Uncle only took an aphrodisiac. There won’t be any side effects from taking it," Xie Jingchen said. The Third Madam stood up, "If the medicine wasn’t the problem, why would our master be like that?!" "That I don’t know," Xie Jingchen said. The Old Madam was heartbroken. She finally couldn’t catch her breath— And fainted. Mrs. Wang hurried to send for a doctor while Xie Jingchen returned to Agarwood Pavilion. Inside the room. Su Jin was munching on some fruit. Xie Jingchen walked in. Su Jin glanced up. Xie Jingchen came in. Su Jin blinked. Xie Jingchen looked at her, opening his mouth several times but unable to speak. Su Jin couldn’t help but say, "If you have something to say..." "You..." "Do you know any remedies for treating impotence?" Xie Jingchen asked. "What is impotence?" Su Jin asked seriously. Xie Jingchen, "..." Xie Jingchen turned to leave immediately. Su Jin was laughing when Xie Jingchen’s voice came from behind. "Are you back already?" she said, startled. "You know that scaring someone can give them a fright to death!" Su Jin chided, clutching her chest. "Why did you come back?" Su Jin glared at him. "I came back to teach you what it means to stand up!" Xie Jingchen’s words came through his clenched teeth. "...." "Can I ride on your shoulders?" Su Jin asked seriously. "..." This woman! She really knows how to play dumb! Deep breath. """

Chapter 275 Humility

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