Chapter 116: Chapter 113: Arranging a Bodyguard for You
Su Mo hurriedly pulled away from the man’s embrace.
When she got a clear look at him, she couldn’t help but furrow her brow, a flicker of confusion in her eyes.
Xuan Qing’s expression was as calm as ever. He was the first to break his gaze from Mo Xiao.
He looked down at the woman before him and said placidly, "My second sister has already sent someone to pick the Beauty Smile. She sent me to bring Miss Su over."
Su Mo paused, remembering that she was supposed to take the second stalk of Beauty Smile tonight.
She nodded. "I’ll go find her now."
Then, she sidestepped and walked past Xuan Qing.
Just as Xuan Qing was about to turn, he heard Mo Xiao call out from behind, "Third Young Master."
Xuan Qing looked up, his gaze meeting Mo Xiao’s, which were as deep as an old well.
The moment their eyes met, sparks seemed to fly through the air.
Yet, neither man let it show on his face, as if that hostile atmosphere didn’t exist at all.
"Is there something?"
Xuan Qing’s tone was perfectly normal and calm.
Mo Xiao’s lips curved into a faint, polite smile. "My wife was rescued by you today, Third Young Master. I haven’t had the chance to thank you in person."
"It was nothing. Don’t worry about it."
With that, Xuan Qing turned and left.
Mo Xiao’s gaze darkened as he watched Xuan Qing’s retreating back, then he set off to follow.
’We’re leaving the Tiger Clan soon anyway. It doesn’t matter what this Third Young Master is thinking.’
’As long as my wife is back in the North Wing, even if Xuan Qing really is a little attracted to her, a cold and arrogant Beastman like him would surely be too proud to chase after her.’
He ran into Fei Yan at the door to Xuan Shuang’s study. Fei Yan walked over to Mo Xiao and asked with a frown, "Did something just happen?"
Mo Xiao frowned. ’Fei Yan must have smelled Xuan Qing’s faint scent on our wife. That’s why he was waiting at the door.’
’It was just an accidental hug. It’s nothing.’
"Nothing happened."
Though Mo Xiao said that, the hand at his side clenched involuntarily before he strode inside.
Fei Yan glanced suspiciously at Mo Xiao’s clenched fist, certain that something must have happened.
How else could he explain that faint trace of Xuan Qing’s scent on their wife?
Inside the room, Xuan Wei handed the washed stalk of "Beauty Smile" to Su Mo.
They weren’t sure if Su Mo would have the same reaction as last time after taking it.
So, everyone looked on with a hint of worry.
"Wife."
Fei Yan called out worriedly.
Su Mo glanced up at him, but when her eyes fell on Mo Xiao at his side, she immediately looked away in displeasure.
’That damn snake. I don’t want to see him at all right now!’
Mo Xiao’s brow twitched. A fire of frustration burned in his chest, but he had nowhere to vent it.
Fei Yan sensed the strange atmosphere between them, but now wasn’t the time to address it. He was more concerned about his wife’s reaction to the medicine.
Su Mo plucked off a leaf and chewed on it, then stuffed a flower into her mouth.
The bitter taste made her wrinkle her nose.
’Forget it, I’ll just swallow it whole!’
She quickly swallowed the rest of the leaves and the flower, then took a large gulp of water.
Everyone in the room held their breath, watching her in silence.
Xuan Wei tightened her grip on her acupuncture needles, ready to treat Su Mo at a moment’s notice.
However, things seemed better than last time. Su Mo didn’t feel dizzy, and the energy within her body was stable.
Xuan Wei took her pulse, then smiled. "The last dose of Beauty Smile worked! Your body has mostly adapted, so there isn’t a strong reaction this time."
"That’s wonderful!" Xuan Shuang said, walking over with a smile. "Will this dose completely clear the poison from Miss Su’s body?"
Xuan Wei shook her head. "Not yet. She’ll need to continue taking Beauty Smile."
At these words, both Fei Yan and Mo Xiao frowned. ’If she needs to keep taking Beauty Smile, doesn’t that mean our wife has to stay in the Tiger Clan?’
Out of the corner of his eye, Mo Xiao subconsciously glanced at the white-clad figure to the side.
"Miss Su’s constitution is slowly recovering. After you’re married... as long as you’re a bit careful, it won’t be a big problem. Miss Su understands what’s at stake. There are some things I don’t need to spell out."
Fei Yan and Mo Xiao both understood what Xuan Wei meant.
Mo Xiao asked hesitantly, "When should she take the next dose?"
"Not too soon. Wait until her constitution has recovered some more. Miss Su, why don’t you stay a while longer? If you remain here, I can help you adjust the medicine."
Before Su Mo could speak, she felt two scorching gazes land on her.
Fei Yan and Mo Xiao didn’t want to linger in the Tiger Clan. It was someone else’s territory, after all, and they felt somewhat constrained.
But the thought of their wife’s aversion to medicine made them hesitate. They worried that if they went back, she might just prescribe herself some random concoction to placate them.
Su Mo looked at Xuan Wei and smiled faintly. "I really couldn’t impose on you any longer. When it’s time for the next dose, I’ll just..."
Xuan Shuang cut in, "How about this? It’s fine for Miss Su to return to the North Wing. When the time comes, we’ll have someone deliver the medicine to you!"
Hearing this, Mo Xiao and Fei Yan frowned. Mo Xiao replied almost instinctively, "There’s no need to go to such trouble. I’ll come pick it up myself when it’s time for the next dose."
With his abilities, one hour should be enough time to travel between the Tiger Clan and the North Wing and back.
Xuan Shuang shook her head with a smile. "Beauty Smile has special properties. It’s better if one of our Tiger Clan personally delivers it to Miss Su."
Su Mo frowned. "Isn’t that too much trouble?"
She wasn’t used to troubling people like this...
Xuan Shuang frowned. "What trouble? You’re my dear sister! Your health is more important than anything. I won’t allow anything to happen to you! So..."
Xuan Shuang’s tone suddenly changed. "Not only will I have the medicine delivered, I’ll also arrange for someone to make sure you take it on time!"
As she finished speaking, Fei Yan and Mo Xiao exchanged a look.
Their instincts told them that whatever the Tiger Clan’s second miss said next would not be good news.
Fei Yan opened his mouth, but before he could say anything...
...Xuan Wei spoke up. "That’s a good idea. That way, I can stay updated on Miss Su’s condition and we can communicate to adjust the prescription as needed."
Su Mo frowned. "There’s no need..."
Before she could finish, Xuan Shuang grabbed her hand. "Didn’t we agree? We’re sisters now. You’re our dear sister! We have to take your health seriously! We can’t allow you to be the least bit careless."
Su Mo forced a smile. "I know a bit about medicine myself. There’s really no need to go to all this trouble."
Fei Yan added, "With us by our wife’s side, you two can rest assured."
Xuan Shuang glanced at him and smiled. "What trouble is it? Once you’re back in the North Wing, you’ll be swamped. Don’t you have a wedding to prepare for? You won’t have time to look after her properly. Just relax. The person I arrange will be meticulous, thoughtful, and considerate."
Xuan Wei added, "And someone highly skilled in martial arts would be best, to ensure Miss Su’s safety."
"There’s no need to trouble yourselves, ladies. My Beast Husbands are quite skilled in martial arts as well."
’These two aren’t actually trying to set me up with another Beast Husband, are they? No way!’
Little Nine suddenly piped up, ’This is great! Great news, Host! Just hear them out and see who they’ve picked! What if he’s a total knockout?’
Su Mo silently shot back in her mind, ’You, shut up! I’m already exhausted dealing with the ones I have. I don’t have the energy for anyone else!’
’It’s fine~ You’ll get used to it. Some things just take a little practice, don’t be scared!’
’Can you try speaking like a normal person?!’
’Uh, you’re really putting me in a tough spot. I’m just a system, you know...’
Xuan Shuang laughed. "Oh, come on, little sister! Just think of him as a bodyguard! You can let him stay with you for a while. Once you’re all better, you can send him right back!"
Su Mo quickly shook her head. "My house is under renovation, so we’re already short on space. I’m afraid it wouldn’t be convenient..."
"Those are minor details!" Xuan Shuang said, pulling Su Mo’s hand. "If you keep refusing, you’ll make us seem like strangers. Why be so formal, given our friendship?"
Xuan Wei added, "If it’s truly inconvenient, Miss Su, you can just have him visit every few days. We only want to stay informed about your condition, nothing more."
Little Nine: ’Exactly! I think they’re being sincere. They’re just concerned about your health, nothing more. Don’t be so narcissistic, Host! You’re not exactly a hot commodity. Right now, aside from your face, all you’ve got is that sharp tongue of yours... Who else besides your current guys would even want you?!’
Su Mo was so angry she was practically fuming!
She said awkwardly, "All that travel back and forth would be such a waste of his time... It’s better if we just... forget about it."
Xuan Shuang’s eyes lit up as she smiled. "It won’t be a waste of his time. He’s completely idle!"
With that, she turned to look at Xuan Qing, who had been sitting silently this entire time. "Right, Third Brother?"
In an instant, several pairs of eyes snapped toward Xuan Qing.
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