Chapter 260: Brother Qiao (Part 1)
"Is it you?" She naturally remembered him, the very person who saved her carriage this morning on the street.
"Jing’er, long time no see." Su Xingqiao looked at She.
She still had the same appearance as in his memory. Although she had grown up, she still had that slight arrogance of a miss, but now she had shed her former insecurity and was even more dazzling.
He only returned to the Capital City last night, first visited the Imperial Uncle Mansion, and planned to visit the Princess Mansion to see his aunt this morning. He didn’t expect to run into her on the way.
Originally, he was supposed to leave, but for some reason, when his aunt said she would have lunch and invited him to stay, he agreed as if under the influence of a ghost.
She naturally sat down opposite him, raising an eyebrow, "Didn’t we just meet this morning?"
Su Yaogeng laughed out loud, "Look at you, child, how do you talk to your cousin? Didn’t you love playing with Brother Qiao the most?"
She felt exasperated. First, she was not the same "she" as before. Secondly, she was no longer a child...
"Mother—" She drew out her voice, somewhat resentfully.
"It’s all because I spoiled her," Su Yaogeng gave She a reproachful look and said to Su Xingqiao, "Qiao’er, don’t take it to heart. Jing’er is just embarrassed. When you left, she missed you for a long time!"
Su Yaogeng actually thought the two looked more and more suitable together. Although Qiao’er had been away for many years, his nature hadn’t changed; he was still that kind-hearted child. If he could really be with Jing’er, he would surely take good care of her. It’s just a pity it was a bit too late. Fate, really can’t be predicted.
Su Xingqiao shook his head, "Aunt, you’re exaggerating. Having not seen Jing’er for many years, it’s normal to feel a bit unfamiliar."
After all, so many years had passed, it was not surprising she didn’t remember him.
"Yes, with just a blink, you’ve been in the Northern Land for more than six years. Will you stay in the Capital City this time? What’s Brother’s opinion?" Su Yaogeng hadn’t expected Su Xingqiao to return, after all those years...
One could say, Qiao’er was a pitiful child, clearly a prince, yet his treatment was vastly different from the others.
"Father has intentions for me to stay in the Capital City, but I still prefer the Northern Land. Probably, I’ll leave again after the New Year!" Su Xingqiao had no desire to stay in the Capital City, there wasn’t anything or anyone particularly compelling for him to remain. The Imperial Uncle was not a resident of the Capital City, and it wasn’t necessary to stay here just to see him.
So actually, he himself wasn’t quite sure why this year he decided to return.
Clearly, a long time ago, he had already stopped harboring any expectations here.
"You haven’t returned for a long time, so stay a bit longer now. The Northern Land is stable, and there’s no rush to go back. Your Imperial Uncle will also stay in the Capital City for a while longer, you should at least wait for him..." Su Yaogeng was about to say he should wait for Su Yu’s wedding before leaving when she suddenly remembered She might not have been informed yet, so she immediately stopped and changed the subject: "Look at me, going on and on. A xi, quickly order the meal to be served."
Su Xingqiao didn’t know what Su Yaogeng meant to say, but She already understood. She was implying he should wait until after Su Yu’s marriage to leave.
It seemed she guessed right, her mother indeed knew about this matter and had already agreed to it.