Quick Transmigration: The Charming Beauty Who Was Short-Lived and Alluring

All eyes were on the bowl of medicine.

The servant carrying the medicine kept his head down, his back tense, for fear of making a mistake.

Xiao Qi'an smiled slightly, "Thank you for your concern, Uncle."

Xiao Changfeng smiled and said, "Your good health is my greatest wish."

The guests in the hall naturally praised the close relationship between the uncle and nephew.

The old man who was the first to reprimand Xiao Lin stroked his beard, a satisfied smile on his face, and a shrewd glint in his cloudy eyes.

This man is Old Master Gu of the Gu family, Xiao Changfeng's father-in-law.

The Gu Clan's status in the martial arts world is second only to Xiao Yue Manor. Xiao Changfeng has been tyrannical and even dared to plot to seize the position of manor lord over the years, mostly relying on the Gu Clan's influence.

Among the group, Old Master Gu was the most senior, so naturally no one dared to offend him.

It wasn't a matter of just a day or two that the seemingly otherworldly Old Master Gu and his son-in-law, Xiao Changfeng, had been secretly coveting Xiaoyue Manor.

Xiao Qi'an chose to launch his attack on Xiao Changfeng at the martial arts tournament for two reasons. First, he wanted to ruin Xiao Changfeng's reputation in front of everyone. Second, he was also hesitant to act rashly because he needed to deal with the Gu family properly. If he easily made enemies with them, even if Xiao Qi'an obtained the position of manor lord, he would probably not be able to hold onto it.

This time, Xiao Changfeng brought Old Master Gu and a group of sect leaders to visit Xiao Qi'an, a junior. If this is not handled properly, people will say that Xiao Qi'an is disrespectful to his elders and criticize him behind his back.

Therefore, Xiao Qi'an must drink this medicine today.

But how can Xiao Changfeng be trusted?

Xiao Qi'an's hand, hidden in his sleeve, tightened little by little. His face remained calm, but when he glanced at Chu Yun standing outside the hall, he noticed her shaking her head almost imperceptibly. Suddenly, his eyes turned icy cold.

This medicine is definitely not safe to drink!

Xiao Lin didn't notice the subtle exchange between his elder brother and Chu Yun. The hall was full of elders, and since he had been impolite first, he could only step outside and stand with Chu Yun and the others.

Although he didn't want Xiao Qi'an and Xiao Changfeng to have anything to do with each other, he didn't expect Xiao Changfeng to have the guts to harm Xiao Qi'an in front of everyone. He just clenched his fists indignation and pressed his lips into a straight line.

He thought this way, and so did everyone else, so it was impossible for them to stop Xiao Qi'an from taking the medicine.

Looking around, even though the hall was full of people and his own brothers were guarding outside, there was no one who could help Xiao Qi'an.

This sense of powerlessness filled Xiao Qi'an with ruthlessness.

It's always been like this; from the moment he was born until now, they've never let him go!

Unable to refuse, they could only greet them with a smile.

Xiao Changfeng wouldn't use a deadly poison; he just wanted to teach him a lesson and make him suffer some physical pain.

He'll just have to endure it.

Xiao Qi'an picked up the medicine bowl, met Xiao Changfeng's gaze, and smiled, "Thank you, Uncle."

He will never forget today's humiliation and will repay it a hundredfold or a thousandfold in the future.

Just as the medicine was about to be taken, a commotion suddenly broke out in the hall.

A white figure rushed in, pounced on the ground, and after a few leaps, headed straight for Xiao Qi'an.

Catching a glimpse of that white figure out of the corner of his eye, Xiao Qi'an understood the elegant meaning behind the zither music.

As Xiaobai landed steadily on his lap, he pretended to be startled, dropping the bowl in his hand and spilling the medicine all over his hand in his "shaking".

The sound of porcelain shattering brought an abrupt silence to the scene.

Xiao Changfeng's face suddenly darkened, his brows furrowing and eyes widening. "Where did this beast come from!"

Little White huddled in Xiao Qi'an's arms, whimpering twice.

"This is the prey that the disciples of the manor hunted yesterday. They kept it because it caught their eye. Unfortunately, it has not been tamed and is naturally wild. It also only likes me, which is why it offended me. Please don't be angry, Uncle!" Xiao Qi'an explained, holding Xiao Bai even more protectively in his arms.

Xiao Changfeng thought to himself: It's a small matter to lose face by arguing with a beast who knows nothing, but it's a big deal to become a laughing stock.

He snorted coldly, his expression softening. "Fine, now that this beast is with you, you must tame it properly. Let's not let this happen again. Your uncle is just worried about you. The ingredients in this bowl of medicine are extremely precious, but it was ruined before you even tasted it. It's a small matter that I've wasted my efforts, but it's a big deal that I've delayed your nourishment."

Xiao Qi'an smiled apologetically, "It's all my fault."

The two of them pulled and tugged at each other, thanking each other and toasting each other, putting on a show of deep affection between uncle and nephew. Everyone else kept their eyes downcast, and regardless of what they were thinking, they all had smiles on their faces.

Chu Yun took the opportunity to tug at Xiao Lin's sleeve and whisper a few words to him.

Xiao Lin immediately frowned, nodded to Chu Yun, stepped forward and said, "Uncle and all the other uncles are here, so there was no room for me to speak. But my brother was burned, and I am deeply saddened by this. I hope Uncle will allow me to find a doctor and medicine for my brother as soon as possible."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Changfeng's expression suddenly stiffened.

Everyone came to their senses and, seeing Xiao Qi'an's reddened hand, choked up.

The uncle, who had been running around seeking medicine for his nephew, talked for a long time without noticing the bloody stain on the back of his nephew's hand until someone pointed it out.

Isn't that a huge joke?

It's not appropriate for the heads of Xiaoyue Manor to interfere in their internal affairs. However, if there are any disputes, it's best to avoid inviting them to watch the show and hoping to gain a good reputation through their words.

Everyone remained calm and composed, and no one offered Xiao Changfeng a way out, leaving him stuck in an awkward position, his face burning with embarrassment.

It was only after Old Master Gu coughed heavily that Xiao Changfeng came back to his senses. Suppressing his anger, he said in a deep voice, "It was my oversight that I didn't notice that Qi'an was burned. Qi'an, even if you are sensible, you shouldn't keep quiet about your injury and cause your elders unnecessary worry."

"I know I was wrong, but it's a rare occasion for all my uncles and elders to gather here today, and I dare not spoil their enjoyment for such a trivial matter." Xiao Qi'an readily admitted his mistake, his voice clear and resonant, his expression humble, like an unyielding bamboo, possessing its own unique character.

Regardless of what Xiao Qi'an was thinking, his disciplined demeanor made the powerful family leaders feel comforted.

They couldn't help but wonder to themselves, was Xiao Changfeng's behavior truly out of concern for his nephew? Or...?

Old Master Gu coughed heavily again, inwardly blaming Xiao Changfeng for being so impatient and insisting on arguing at this crucial moment.

"Your uncle was just concerned about you, so his tone was a bit harsh. Don't take it to heart. You tactless fellow, hurry up and fetch a doctor." Old Master Gu's first words were for Xiao Qi'an, and the second were for the servant behind him. The servant, upon receiving the order, hurriedly went out.

Xiao Changfeng followed up on Old Master Gu's words and said, "That makes sense. I just feel sorry for you. I've watched you grow up since you were little, but you've never caused me any trouble and you've never been hurt. Now that you've been hurt in front of me, I naturally can't bear it."

"Qian knows." Xiao Qi'an frowned and said, "But I am injured and I am afraid that I cannot take good care of myself. I dare not ask my uncles to wait here for the doctor to come. Please ask my uncles to come and visit me one by one after I recover."