Mistakenly recognized as a cousin, thousands of pampered

After Tao Jiuxi fell, he no longer had any desire to join in the fun.

She limped towards the yard where she lived.

Tao Qingwan was sitting by the window reading a book. She thought Tao Jiuxi would stay in the mansion for a while longer, but she didn't expect her to come back so soon, and she was limping.

Tao Qingwan's heart suddenly tightened, and she quickly put down the book in her hand and walked forward eagerly to support him.

"But did you fall down?" Tao Qingwan's face was full of concern. As she spoke, she gently rubbed Tao Jiuxi's face, trying to dispel some of the coldness on her face.

Her movements were so gentle.

No matter in the past life or this life, Tao Jiuxi can only feel the feeling of being loved when he is with Tao Qingwan.

"Yeah. I bumped into a dog on the road." Tao Jiu said with a hum.

"Dog? There is a dog in the mansion? I haven't heard any dog ​​barking in the past few days." Tao Qingwan's face was full of confusion, and her beautiful eyebrows were slightly wrinkled.

"Yes. I ran into a big black dog. The dog was not at home a few days ago, but now it's back. Who knows, it might start barking at any time." Tao Jiuxi was still holding back a lot of anger in his heart, and couldn't help but keep nagging, just to vent his anger.

"Did you suffer any other injuries?" Tao Qingwan became even more anxious after hearing this, her eyes full of worry.

"It's okay." Tao Jiuxi said and walked towards the bed.

She was very upset. She went out but didn't encounter anything fun. Instead, she fell down. She decided to go to bed and warm up.

On weekdays, after getting up, Tao Qingwan would not let her lie in bed in broad daylight. At most, she would let her rest on the chaise longue for a while. She wanted her sister to follow etiquette in everything.

But today, considering that her sister was injured, Tao Qingwan did not stop her. Instead, she considerately placed the pillow for her sister to lean on.

"Does it still hurt? Do you need to see a doctor?" Tao Qingwan asked gently.

"It's okay, elder sister. I haven't moved for several days, so my body is a little stiff. It will be fine after a while." Tao Jiuxi was actually not in much pain anymore, but she just pretended to be pitiful so that Tao Qingwan would indulge her more. She was secretly proud of herself and felt that her little calculation was quite clever.

"That's good. If it still hurts, be sure to tell me. Don't try to hold it in." Tao Qingwan gently stroked Tao Jiuxi's hair, her eyes full of love.

"No, we are not on the way to Beijing. Sister, do you still remember the days in the mansion?" Tao Jiuxi leaned lazily on the bed, asked with curiosity in his eyes, and his head slightly tilted to one side.

"Of course I remember. Back then we read, painted, and practiced piano every day, and you were a naughty kid who couldn't sit still. Mother was watching us from the side, waiting for Dad to come home after his work. Our family lived such a comfortable and happy life. Are you missing home?" Tao Qingwan's eyes flashed with memories. The carefree and free life of the past had now disappeared without a trace.

"Wherever my elder sister is, that's home to me. But, it always makes me feel a little uncomfortable to live in someone else's house." A rare look of frustration appeared on Tao Jiuxi's face.

"I know you are active by nature and can't sit still. But now, thanks to my cousin taking us in, we don't have to be displaced." Tao Qingwan unconsciously tightened the handkerchief in her hand.

"But this isn't a long-term solution. We need to find a way to earn some money, buy a place of our own, and finally own our own home." Tao Jiuxi had already considered these matters on his way to Beijing. After all, this was ancient times, and even if my aunt's family was willing to take me in, I would eventually have to marry. If I continued to rely on others, I would end up helpless.

Tao Qingwan thought for a moment and thought that even if she needed help, it would be necessary to have some money on hand.

"How about I embroider some handkerchiefs, paint some pictures, and then sell them quietly? What do you think?"

"I want to go out and explore first to see if there is any job I can do." Tao Jiuxi suddenly sat up straight and said seriously.

"You want to leave the house?"

"If you don't leave the house, how will you know what there is to do outside?"

"Then...shouldn't I tell my cousin first?"

"We have to make money quietly and never let my cousin know."

"Why?"

"What if my cousin finds out? What if he thinks doing business is a disgrace to our family and would damage his reputation? You mustn't tell anyone yet, understand?"

Tao Jiuxi became excited and was about to tell his elder sister about his money-making plan when a familiar voice suddenly came from outside the door.

"Cousin. I'm Jiang Shun." Jiang Shun's voice sounded outside the door, steady and powerful.

Inside the house, Tao Qingwan heard the voice, frowned slightly, turned to look at Tao Jiuxi, her eyes full of questions.

When Tao Jiuxi heard that it was Jiang Shun, his eyes immediately dodged and he muttered to himself: Could it be that my cousin sent someone to complain? Why is this man so petty?

Her heart was in turmoil, and she was so nervous that she twisted the corners of her clothes unconsciously. She began to regret that she should have been more timid.

What if I really get kicked out?

The two stood up quickly. Tao Qingwan first smoothed out the wrinkles on her clothes, then stepped out gracefully. Tao Jiuxi, a little flustered, tugged at his clothes and followed Tao Qingwan out of the inner room.

"Please come in."

"Greetings, cousin." Jiang Shun saluted with his fists clasped, his posture as straight as a pine tree.

Tao Qingwan and Tao Jiuxi also knelt in greeting, their gestures graceful and appropriate. Tao Qingwan asked, "Guard Jiang, what brings you here?"

"Cousin, my second cousin accidentally fell just now. I have some top-notch medicine for bruises and injuries, and I brought it specially for you." Jiang Shun said, taking out an exquisite porcelain bottle from his arms and slowly handing it to Tao Jiuxi.

Only then did Tao Jiuxi breathe a sigh of relief, as if he was not here to complain.

A hint of joy appeared on her face, and she quickly reached out to take the porcelain bottle, saying happily, "Thank you, Guard Jiang."

"My two cousins, you don't have to be so polite. You can just call me Jiang Shun from now on. I have something else to do outside the house, so I won't disturb you two young ladies." After Jiang Shun finished speaking, he clasped his fists slightly and made a gesture to leave.

"Are you going to leave the house?" Tao Jiuxi's eyes lit up and he asked curiously.

"Yes, what does the second young lady want? I'll buy it for you."

"You're going out on your own? But what's the matter?"

Tao Jiuxi was happy to see that Jiang Shun could still help him buy things, so he thought that what he was going out to do should not be particularly important.

Tao Qingwan was about to speak to stop him when she heard Jiang Shun say, "These are some things the master ordered. Just finish them."

Jiang Shun looked at Tao Jiuxi's appearance. The little girl's face seemed to say "I want to go out too."

"Then can you take me out?"

Jiang Shun wanted to report to his master.

"I will definitely be good and not run around." Tao Jiuxi's obedient tone was full of cuteness, her eyes were shining with excitement, and her hands were clenched into small fists, as if to assure Jiang Shun that she would be well-behaved.

Jiang Shun's face instantly turned red, but suddenly he thought: "Second cousin, you are injured now, why not wait until next time."

"I just fell, it's no big deal." Tao Jiuxi shook his head quickly, eager to get out.

"Is it really okay?" Jiang Shun was still a little worried.

Tao Jiuxi nodded repeatedly, turned around and ran to Tao Qingwan, took her arm and said, "Eldest sister, let's go together."

Tao Qingwan shook her head.

"Jiuxi, don't go out today. After reporting to your cousin, we..." Tao Qingwan frowned slightly, her tone full of worry.

She was a lady from a wealthy family and knew very well that it was against etiquette to go out without the host's permission.

"Sister, I want to go out and take a look." After hearing this, Tao Jiuxi's eyes turned red and she was about to cry, with tears welling up in her eyes.

Seeing this, Tao Qingwan had no choice but to give up.

"Then you must listen to Guard Jiang when you go out. Don't run around and don't cause trouble." Tao Qingwan warned helplessly.

When Tao Jiuxi heard this, he immediately grabbed Jiang Shun and ran away. He ran so fast that he didn't even have the limp he had just had. It was as if he was afraid that his elder sister would go back on her word.