Chapter 375 - 133: Ma Chengteng Visits the Mountain
Chapter 133: Ma Chengteng Visits the Mountains
When Guan Jingshuo returned to Qingfeng Bookhouse, it had already darkened. Ning Shaoming, who had been waiting anxiously, was worried that something might have happened to Guan Jingshuo. Upon seeing him, he immediately exclaimed, "What on earth have you been doing? Why have you returned only now? If you hadn’t come back, I would have had to notify the Marquis’ household to search for you." The two had grown up together, closer than brothers.
Guan Jingshuo tried to appear relaxed but couldn’t. The words of Doctor Li coupled with what Yueyao had said earlier had made him suspicious of Lady Xiao Ning. However, this was something he could absolutely not voice. Because Lady Xiao Ning was not only his stepmother but also Ning Shaoming’s biological aunt, and a sibling to Duke Ning and Sergeo. And without any evidence, he certainly couldn’t make any reckless comments. Nonetheless, Guan Jingshuo couldn’t help but become guarded.
Upon his return to the mansion, Guan Jingshuo found his feelings for Lady Xiao Ning in turmoil. Emotionally, he still didn’t want to believe that Lady Xiao Ning would harm him; he refused to believe his physical weakness was caused by his aunt. Yet, reason told him that this matter was very likely connected to his aunt, as Doctor Li had no reason to deceive him.
Lady Xiao Ning keenly sensed something hidden in Guan Jingshuo’s heart: "What’s wrong, Shuoshuo? Did something happen outside?"
Guan Jingshuo’s eyelid twitched, but he didn’t deny it, sounding somewhat downcast, "Mother, today at Qingfeng Bookhouse, I met my teacher, and I couldn’t answer many questions. He said I was overestimating myself." Using this as an excuse, he was sure it wouldn’t cause any problems.
Lady Xiao Ning smiled, "Don’t take the teacher’s words too much to heart. You’ve only just recovered a bit these past days, you must take care of your health. The doctor also mentioned you need rest and shouldn’t overexert yourself, your health is the most important. You should also stop reading those books for the time being, wait until you are better." In reality, for families such as theirs, whether one was good at studies or not didn’t really matter. Not to mention Guan Jingshuo was the Princely Heir, destined for a life of luxury and honor.