Shi Xuan did not notice Shi Yanqing’s anomaly. Hearing Shi Yanqing praising Shi Xin in her heart, he gave his head an apologetic pat. Why wasn't he as sharp as their third brother? However, it was not too late. Shi Xuan’s eyes rolled around, and then a bright idea flashed in his mind. He walked behind Shi Yanqing and said considerately, "Little brother has been busy for so long, you must be exhausted. Let fourth brother give you a massage to help you relax!"
Hearing this, Shi Yanqing tilted her head up and her brows curved, "Thank you, fourth brother!"
Shi Xuan massaged Shi Yanqing’s shoulders gently with just the right amount of pressure, making her feel so comfortable and relaxed that she couldn't help but exclaim in her heart.
[Wow! This is too comfortable! Shi Number Four is actually quite good! I really want to take him back to my room right now and have my dear fourth brother give me a full-body massage so I can experience the feeling of walking on clouds.]
Shi Xuan… his mouth curled high up. Since she wanted a full-body massage, that wasn't impossible! She did call him her dear fourth brother, after all.
Meanwhile, Shi Xin, who had been immersed in thoughts of intimate moments just a moment ago, immediately sobered up upon hearing Shi Yanqing’s inner voice. His flushed face instantly turned livid, and he gritted his teeth tightly. It was enough that he let another man massage her shoulders, but she wanted a full-body massage? Did he think he was dead?
Shi Xin suppressed his anger and tried hard to control his emotions. He tapped Shi Xuan on the shoulder and said in as calm a tone as he could manage, "Fourth brother, little brother must be hungry. Go get something that little brother likes to eat."
Shi Xuan originally wanted to refuse, but thinking that their third brother probably didn't know what the little brother liked to eat, he readily agreed.
Shi Yanqing… [Compared to eating, I want a comfortable massage right now! Old Man Three is ridiculous, why come up with such a bad idea?]
Shi Xin’s mouth twitched… When the dead girl is happy, it’s "my dear third brother," and when she isn't, it’s "Old Man Three." She is truly a realist.
Hearing Shi Yanqing’s faint sigh, Shi Xin felt helpless. He placed his hands on her shoulders and began to massage her gently and rhythmically. However, being in such close contact, the elegant and rich scent of Guanan Incense from Shi Yanqing lingered around Shi Xin, just like in his dreams. Her fragrance brushed against his heartstrings, triggering waves of agitation.
Shi Xin’s large, powerful hands seemed to have magic. Following the rhythm of his fingertips, he brought waves of tingling sensations to Shi Yanqing, making her let out soft, suggestive whimpers in her heart. This caused the part of Shi Xin that had only just calmed down to show signs of rising to the occasion once again. Shi Xin was truly going crazy! He never knew he could be so obsessed with something like this. When he saw Shi Xuan returning, Shi Xin even forgot his inner jealousy. He hastily removed his hands from Shi Yanqing’s shoulders and fled the scene in a hurried mess.
Shi Yanqing…
After the Shi family had the Mother Ma group over for a simple lunch, they began packing their belongings, preparing to continue their journey. Just at this moment, Mother Ma carefully supported the woman who had just given birth as she walked over slowly. Seeing this scene, Shi Yanqing couldn't help but ask sternly, "Madam, you aren't resting properly in the carriage; what are you doing here?"
Seeing that Shi Yanqing was angry, the woman did not feel offended. Instead, she consoled Shi Yanqing softly, "Little Master Shi, please do not worry, I am fine. You and your family saved the three of us; I must come personally to thank you!"
Shi Han noticed that Mò Wǎn’s complexion was abnormally pale, without a trace of blood. She took out a wooden stool and signaled for her to sit down to talk. Seeing this, Shi Yanqing immediately stopped her, "She cannot sit down for three hours."
Mò Wǎn looked at Shi Han with gratitude and smiled, "Thank you for your kindness, Miss Shi, but I am fine. I will just say a few words and then leave."
Shi Han nodded with a smile, signaling for her to continue.
Mò Wǎn turned her gaze back to Shi Yanqing, with a hint of humility and expectation, "Little Master Shi, my name is Mò Wǎn. I reside in Zhiyuan County. While my family is not extremely wealthy, we have some assets. I hope to become sworn siblings with Little Master Shi, I wonder what you think of this?"
"Ah?"
Shi Yanqing was stunned by this sudden proposal; she never expected things to develop this way. Under normal circumstances, shouldn't a woman express her gratitude for saving her life by offering herself in marriage, becoming a servant, or offering some money as reward? When did the option of becoming sworn relatives get added to the repertoire?
The rest of the Shi family also showed looks of astonishment, especially Father Shi and Mother Shi. If they didn't have deep cultivation and grace, they might have already stepped forward to stop it.
Noticing everyone’s reaction, Mò Wǎn realized she might have been too eager. She quickly added in explanation, "It is like this: I wish to become a sworn sibling with Little Master Shi to justify giving him half of my Mo Mansion’s assets, to express the gratitude of our family of three."
Shi Yanqing… There was such a good thing?
Shi Yue, Shi Han, Shi Xin, and Shi Xuan couldn't help but gasp. This madam was too generous; the courage to be willing to part with half of her family’s assets was not something a normal person could possess. However, Mother Shi could no longer help but step forward to stop it. The Seventh Princess of Cangmu Kingdom could not just go around having sworn relatives!
"Madam Mo, you don't have to do this. Helping each other when out and about is a matter of common decency. Our Qing’er was just lending a small hand; you don't need to take it to heart."
Seeing this, Mò Wǎn knew her proposal might have been too abrupt, so she quickly explained, "I have no other intentions; I am truly grateful for Little Master Shi’s life-saving favor. If Little Master Shi is unwilling, I will, of course, not force it."
Shi Yanqing… She silently calculated on her fingers, and then, a crazy shout echoed through Shi Xin and Shi Xuan’s minds.
[Willing! Sister, my own sister, your little brother is very, very, especially willing! The family assets aren't important; what is important is that I like the rich sister who is the richest person in Zhiyuan County. However, it seems my current identity doesn't allow it! Damn it, I feel like I'm missing out on hundreds of millions! Sob sob...]
Although her heart was stormy, Shi Yanqing struggled to restrain her impulses and replied calmly, "Madam is too kind. It was only a small effort. A sworn relationship is truly inconvenient. If Madam really feels uneasy about it, just pay me the consultation fees."
Shi Xin and Shi Xuan… What was inconvenient about her identity? And why did she know Madam Mo was the richest person in Zhiyuan County?
Mò Wǎn noticed Shi Yanqing’s hesitation. She guessed that perhaps he had some special identity that wouldn't allow him to become sworn siblings with her. But it didn't matter; she decided that after returning to Zhiyuan County, she would pay him more silver to express her gratitude to Shi Yanqing.
"It was my lack of consideration to be so abrupt. However, we have very little silver on us while traveling, can the consultation fee be paid to Little Master Shi after we return to Zhiyuan County?" Mò Wǎn asked with a smile.