The Story of a Spoiled Daughter Raising a Husband

As soon as she entered, she saw a servant tidying up in the courtyard. There was no one else around. Before she could even ask, the servant came up to her. "Miss Tong, what brings you here today? The young master said that since you've been away and the children aren't here either, we don't need so many people serving you, so..."

Tong Qian listened and smiled slightly. Xiu Ping was always like that. No matter what kind of environment he was in, he could always find the most suitable environment for others. Besides, given his personality, he probably wasn't used to so many people surrounding him. So she just waved her hand.

"It's nothing. Since Brother Xiuping said you can all rest, I naturally don't have any other thoughts. I don't need any people anyway. It's just that this courtyard is so big, and it's a bit too empty with only a few people. Besides, you all have to tidy up every day. It's nothing, just relax and stay put."

Hearing Tong Qian say this, the servant's initial apprehension vanished. He then had time to think carefully. This mistress was always so gentle and kind, and she preferred that others treat her as an equal. Although it might not be possible, she was still trying her best.

Thinking that his earlier worries were indeed unnecessary, he boldly teased, "Miss Tong, did you come here today because you were worried about the young master? But I can vouch for him, he only went to the teacher's house today and came straight back. He didn't do anything else." As he spoke, he looked at Tong Qian mischievously.

As Tong Qian listened, she glanced at him slightly and said, "I don't know what you've been thinking about all day. Is there not enough work for you to do, or do you feel you've been resting too much and want to help me with village affairs like the children?"

Seeing Tong Qian's expression, the servant, after confirming that she wasn't angry, hurriedly said as if to take credit, "Miss Tong, the young master is reading in the backyard. Shall I go and call him over?"

Tong Qian looked at his somewhat sly expression and shook her head without any emotion. "I'll go see him myself. He has the imperial examination in a few days, so he'll definitely have very little time lately. I don't know when I'll be able to come over, but you all need to take good care of him and make sure nothing happens to him." With that, she went to the place where Ji Xiuping usually studied.

Looking at Ji Xiuping, who was engrossed in what was in front of him, completely unaware of what was happening outside, it was as if he and the book were the only things in the world, and there was nothing else worth caring about. Seeing Ji Xiuping like this, I had many different feelings about what had happened before.

Although Tong Qian saw Ji Xiuping's serious expression, she couldn't bear to go up and disturb him. She was no longer the same as before, who would do things that made no sense because of her emotions. She was also more able to analyze the current situation rationally. After all, she had to go back to the village later, and it was already quite early.

If we delay any longer, we don't know when we'll get to the village tonight. Besides, we have so many children at home. Even if they don't need anyone to take care of them, we can't just leave them there and ignore them.

Most importantly, I still need to talk to him about what happened these past few days. On the one hand, I really want to hear his opinion, and on the other hand, I want to help him resolve many messy situations so that he won't be at a loss if he encounters similar problems in the future.

Besides, because of what Kui'er said at the end, I feel so grateful to Ji Xiuping. Even though I have thought about this countless times and said it many times, without him, I would not have had the chance to have Tong Qian like this, and I don't know where I would be in the future.

It was already remarkable that he bought her at that time. After all, it was not easy for a man to take care of a young girl, especially a spoiled girl who didn't know how to cherish others. But he not only did that, he also took care of her for so many years without asking for anything in return.

He indulged her when she was spoiled and pampered her when she was unreasonable. He even stayed single in the end because he was afraid that his wife would treat him badly after they got married. But it's better this way. Otherwise, she would have missed out on such a good guy and would have regretted it so much.

But what I feel most guilty about is that I delayed what he should have done, and now he's at this somewhat awkward age, only now doing what he's always been looking forward to. Thinking about all of this now, it's all because of what I owe him.

She just couldn't understand what was so good about Tong Qian back then that made Ji Xiuping treat her so wholeheartedly. Now, if she had the chance, she would do her best to make up for it and not let the mistake she made before become a regret in the future. Thinking this, she unconsciously walked forward and sat on the stone bench opposite him.

She didn't say anything for a moment, just quietly looked at him. What did it matter that it was late, or what did it matter that the children were over there? Right now, all she could see in her heart and eyes was Ji Xiuping. She felt affection, love, admiration, and even more guilt.

Ji Xiuping was still looking at the text that Master Qiu had given him. It was something he would be tested on tomorrow, and he needed to review it several more times today. After all, Master Qiu was someone Qian'er had found for him, and no matter whether he was good or bad, he had to respect him. Otherwise, he would feel too reluctant to make Qian'er apologize again.

Speaking of this, we have to mention what happened a few days ago. After Ji Xiuping and Tong Qian left together that day, everything seemed fine. However, when Ji Xiuping went to the teacher's house to continue his studies the next day, the teacher didn't ask about his homework first. Instead, he asked what kind of person Tong Qian was and how she could have so many strange and unusual ideas.

Ji Xiuping felt a lot of displeasure as he looked at the teacher. He had already made everything clear yesterday, and he wouldn't say anything more no matter how the teacher asked. However, the teacher wouldn't let Ji Xiuping get away with it so easily and would continue to ask about related matters.