Let Me Explain, Fairy

Chapter 842 - 527: Early Morning on the First Day of Qing _2

Chapter 842: Chapter 527: Early Morning on the First Day of Qing _2"Third Brother... why did you hit me?"

"Hmph."

Xu Yuan gave a light snort, not bothering with her, scooped water to continue stooping to clean his long hair, and quietly asked:

"What did Father just say?"

The warm sun shined on the snowy ground, the reflection somewhat dazzling.

Pursing her lips, Xu Xinyao shifted her gaze away from her third brother’s bare torso, stepped forward with a soft voice, and said:

"Father wants you to stay in the inner courtyard today, the Emperor might visit the mansion."

Just as Xu Yuan scooped a spoonful of clean water, his movement paused slightly. Bowing his head, he watched the water drip down from his hair onto the snow; he fell silent for a moment, then chuckled:

"Is the Emperor admitting defeat?"

Xu Xinyao’s political acumen was not high, but even she could understand such an obvious matter. Approaching Xu Yuan, she said softly:

"After all, we can’t really have Father retire... Third Brother, would you like me to help you wash?"

Hearing this, Xu Yuan casually handed the ladle to his younger sister.

Washing long hair was a hassle, and usually, wealthy families would keep maids and servants for such tasks. But the Prime Minister’s inner courtyard did not allow them inside, so Xu Yuan often had Xu Xinyao help him.

Xu Xinyao took the ladle and pulled out a Jade Bottle from the Sumeru Ring, pouring out some Yin Yang Flower fragrance essence. She modestly worked it into his hair, all while speaking in a low voice:

"Father also told me to pause the re

Xu Yuan chuckled and nodded toward the room,

"Look for yourself."

A girl in dark robes, whose presence was quiet and aloof, stepped out of the shadows of the room and stood on the snowy ground, making the entire courtyard seem all the more cold because of her.

Ran Qingmo looked at the siblings and nodded slightly,

"Good morning, Xinyao."

Xu Xinyao, seeing the girl who had emerged from Xu Yuan’s room, was a bit bewildered. She looked at Xu Yuan and then at Ran Qingmo, unable to speak for a good while, until Xu Yuan flicked her on the forehead. She clutched her head in pain and softly responded,

"Sister Qing Mo..."

After that, Xu Xinyao tugged at Xu Yuan’s sleeve again and muttered softly,

"Third brother, weren’t you not supposed to tell Sister Qing Mo that you were still alive?"

Xu Yuan rolled his eyes and transmitted his voice softly in response,

"How should I have known? I just woke up to find her lying beside me."

Xu Xinyao appeared slightly worried,

"So what are you planning to tell Sister Qing Mo?"

Xu Yuan replied carelessly and in a low voice,

"Don’t worry, Ran Qing Mo won’t ask."