Chapter 445
Chapter 445 What Is That?
"How could we allow this?" Luo Ning was startled and quickly grasped her sister's hand. "Sister, you're pregnant; how could you travel around like this? Let me go instead. I've been friends with Zhiqing for a long time; she would certainly do me this favor."
"It's not a matter of personal favors," Xiao Qingxuan gently shook her head and sighed. "Ning'er, do you know why I secretly stopped My Dear from meeting Miss Xu a few days ago?"
"Ah, you wanted to keep a tighter rein on big brother, didn't you?" Luo Ning cautiously ventured. She had known Xu Zhiqing since childhood and was naturally inclined to speak in her favor.
Xiao Qingxuan smiled and shook her head. "Restraining him is only a pretext—just to keep him in check. You know his personality; even gods descending from the heavens would find it hard to control him. I've only met this Miss Xu a few times. She is indeed flawless in character and appearance, but one thing left a deep impression on me—her personality. You don’t know, Ning'er, when My Dear and I were reunited at the Fairy Hall, it was a moment of both joy and sorrow. Anyone else would have slipped away, leaving us some private time. But this Miss Xu was different; she not only stayed by My Dear's side but also openly flirted with him in front of me. Her intention was clear: she wanted to outdo me."
Luo Ning was stunned. She could only imagine what it felt like for her sister to be emotionally stirred upon reuniting with her brother, only to have another woman make advances on him in her presence. No wonder Xiao Qingxuan had been so indifferent towards Xu Zhiqing.
Xiao Qingxuan gave a bitter smile. "I'm not a vindictive person, and I rarely hold grudges. But this incident reveals Miss Xu's nature—she's independent and assertive, unwilling to concede to others. Perhaps she is waiting for me to come and beg her now."
Luo Ning didn't know what to say and sighed quietly. "Zhiqing's personality is tied to her past experiences. She lost her fiancé even before their wedding night and later took up arms herself. If she weren’t strong and independent, how could she have persevered until now? Big brother will inevitably have dealings with her if he's going to the northern frontlines—"
Xiao Qingxuan walked a few steps and pondered for a moment before finally saying, "This is exactly what I’m worried about. Miss Xu's personality can be described as strong, but being too strong can lead to stubbornness. If My Dear were to go to the battlefield with her someday, who knows what might happen."