The next day, the news that the Lu family had invited all the major aristocratic families in Huaguo to a banquet spread like wildfire.
The Xia family was also on the guest list.
Xia Liang had earlier told the servants not to disturb Shen Jianyi's sleep. So when Shen Jianyi woke up, it was almost noon.
In the living room.
"Xiaxia, today Lu Jinsheng has invited our family and others to the banquet. You should dress up nicely and don't let others outshine you," said a woman in a silk cheongsam with a smile.
This woman was Xia Liang's mother.
Looking at her daughter's delicate face that resembled a Barbie doll, Xia's mother liked her more and more.
Their Xiaxia was so beautiful. In terms of family background, she was the most suitable match for the Lu family. The two of them seemed so well - matched. The only drawback... Thinking of the person her daughter had brought back, a look of displeasure flashed across Xia's mother's face.
Xia Liang didn't notice her mother's expression. She was sitting cross - legged on the carpet, typing on the keyboard. When she heard what her mother said, her typing hand stopped.
She turned her head stiffly. "Mom, if you still want your daughter to live a few more years, please don't push your daughter into the fire pit, okay?"
"You naughty girl!"
Xia's mother pretended to be angry and tapped her on the forehead. "I know what you're worried about."
She lowered her voice. "Mom knows you're a good girl, loyal and affectionate. But it was your friend who let Lu Jinsheng down first. She can't stop Lu Jinsheng from finding someone new, can she? In my opinion, it's better to keep good things within the family. Besides, they haven't even gotten their marriage certificate yet."
The fact that Lu Jinsheng and Shen Jianyi had already gotten married hadn't been made public. Only a few people knew about it.
Xia Liang thought her mother was talking more and more nonsense. She let out a wail and then turned to the old man for help.
"Grandpa, look at what Mom is saying. It's getting more and more absurd. If she keeps talking like this, I'll slip out of the country again tomorrow."
Grandpa Xia couldn't stand it either.
He frowned and scolded his daughter - in - law. "That's right. What are you talking nonsense about? How old is Xiaxia? Why are you so eager to marry her off? Do you think our Xia family can't afford to support her?"
Grandpa Xia was dressed in a black Chinese tunic suit and holding a walking stick with a tiger's head. Although he was over seventy, he still looked energetic.
Xia's mother nodded awkwardly. "You're right, father - in - law."
"And," Grandpa Xia paused, "don't mention Xia Liang's friend at home anymore. I think that little girl is very nice. We can't just believe whatever others say outside. There are so many people coveting the Lu family. Who knows if some heartless person had a bad idea to break up the young couple?"
"Exactly. Yiyi is not such a person!"
Xia Liang chimed in and then flatteringly massaged Grandpa's back. "Grandpa still has a sharp eye. You can tell at a glance that Yiyi is a good girl."
When Grandpa looked at Xia Liang, his expression softened.
He lovingly patted Xia Liang's hand. "It's not that I have a sharp eye. I trust our Xiaxia's judgment. Cough - cough..."
As he was talking, Grandpa suddenly seemed to be out of breath. He covered his chest and coughed several times. His face turned bright red.
"Go to the bedroom and get your grandpa's medicine," Xia's mother immediately came over and patted Grandpa Xia on the back.
Xia Liang rushed to the bedroom.
Shen Jianyi was standing on the second floor, watching everything in the living room. Suddenly, she saw Xia's mother's expression behind Grandpa Xia turn cold all of a sudden.
Her eyes stared at the back of Grandpa Xia, full of coldness.
There was not a trace of the submissive look from before.
There seemed to be some dirty secrets in the Xia family?
Just as she was thinking, Xia Liang had already brought the medicine. Xia's mother returned to her gentle self. She took the medicine, poured some water, and served Grandpa Xia to take the medicine.
After sending Grandpa to the bedroom to rest, Xia Liang left.
Her little face was all scrunched up, and she slouched listlessly.
She walked into her room and saw Shen Jianyi sitting at her desk. She called out weakly, "Master."
"What's wrong with your grandpa?" Shen Jianyi asked straightforwardly.
"Asthma. It's been like this for many years, and it still hasn't been completely cured. It's getting worse in the past two years," she said as she sat next to Shen Jianyi and lazily lay on the table. Her eyes were filled with worry.
Grandpa was the person who had been the kindest to her in the world. Thinking about Grandpa's health, she felt like crying.
"Where's the medicine?"
Considering her emotions, Shen Jianyi softened her voice and asked.
"The medicine is in Grandpa's bedroom."
Half - way through her answer, Xia Liang realized something. "Master, why do you ask about the medicine?"
"To cure the illness," Shen Jianyi looked at Xia Liang as if she were an idiot.
"Cure the illness?"
Xia Liang was stunned but quickly came to her senses. Her little face was full of helplessness. "It can't be cured. The family has found many experts, and they've tried every method, but Grandpa's health is still getting worse day by day."
"So," Shen Jianyi raised her eyebrows. "Do you want to try to cure it? I'll only give you this one chance."
A slender finger was held in front of her. Only then did Xia Liang believe that Shen Jianyi was serious.
The moment Shen Jianyi was about to take back her hand, Xia Liang tightly covered that finger. "Cure it! I trust Master!"
If she had to choose the person she trusted most in the world, it would definitely be Master.
If Master said it could be cured, then it definitely could!
"I'll go get the medicine!"
After saying that, Xia Liang quickly got up and rushed out to get the medicine.
Shen Jianyi poured out a pill from the white medicine bottle. She gently squeezed it between her thumb and index finger, and the pill immediately turned into powder.
She put the powder under her nose and smelled it. A faint bitter taste lingered in her nose.
When Xia Liang wasn't paying attention, a cold look flashed in her eyes but was quickly concealed.
She then put a little in her mouth and tasted it until she confirmed her suspicion.
Sure enough, in aristocratic families, there were always some dirty secrets.
"Master, did you find anything?" Xia Liang asked nervously.
Shen Jianyi lifted her eyelids and looked into the anxious eyes in front of her.
She pulled out a tissue and wiped off the medicine powder in her hand.
"Nothing. It's just a minor problem."
"Mi - minor problem?"
Xia Liang opened her eyes in surprise and then excitedly grabbed Shen Jianyi's arm. "Master, can my grandpa be cured?"
"There shouldn't be any major problems," Shen Jianyi said calmly.
She thought for a while and then continued. "The night after tomorrow, find an excuse to take Grandpa out."
Xia Liang was confused again.
"Why do we have to go out? We have all the treatment equipment at home."
"Oh, I'm not used to it."
"… Okay." Although Xia Liang didn't understand, she obediently agreed.
"Also, don't let anyone else know about this except the three of us," Shen Jianyi said seriously.