The Spirited Daughter-in-law and the Mountain Man

Chapter 843: 843 Wishes to Marry You

Xiao Qinghe helped speak up, “Second brother, she means well. I had also planned to come and change your medicine, so don’t be hard on her.”

Xiao Yishan’s facial expression was stern.

Looking at Li Rong’er with a face full of concern, his heart warmed slightly.

After Xiao Qinghe had changed the medicine, he took the medicine box and left the room.

Li Rong’er stood by the bed and asked Xiao Yishan softly, “Second young Master, are you thirsty? Allow me to pour you some water.”

He shook his head.

“If you want to eat anything, just tell me,” she said, her voice filled with concern. “Even if Miss Su has taken all the money you had, it’s fine. I still have a little private money, which should be enough to replenish your nutrition.”

As Xiao Yishan listened to her, he thought of how his wife had stabbed him with a knife, that cold gaze, and how she had remained indifferent to his injury until now, even taking back the money to leave the Xiao Family.

Confronted with Li Rong’er’s tenderness, he felt extreme disappointment towards Su Qingyue, and his cold eyes rested on Li Rong’er’s beautiful cheek, “Rong’er, do you truly like me?”

She shyly lowered her eyelids, too embarrassed to speak, and gently nodded her head.

“What do you like about me?” he asked. “The fields of the Xiao Family, the new house?”

He was right. However, Li Rong’er would not admit it; instead, her eyes filled with tears, “Second brother, saying that belittles Rong’er. I’ve heard that fourth young Master has been paralyzed for over four years, and it’s always been you taking care of him, being devoted to your younger brother through thick and thin. Plus, I’ve also heard that third young Master used to be frequently ill, and you took care of everything, inside and outside. Even when Su Qingyue had just arrived at the Xiao Family and quickly accumulated medical debts, it was you that found ways to help her pay them off. I deeply admire your character; I think there’s no other man as good as you in the world.”

Xiao Yishan, seeing the tears about to fall from her eyes, felt his heart soften somewhat, “I’m not as good as you say. The third brother may be in poor health, but these past years, he has also made money for the family, and the profit from his sales isn’t less than what I’ve earned. Before Yue’er was bought into the Xiao Family, it was third brother and I who supported the Xiao Family together.”

He reached out to touch his left cheek, “My left face is ruined, don’t you think it’s ugly?”

Li Rong’er shook her head, “I’ve also heard about what happened with you and Liu Haitang. You ruined your appearance trying to save your former love.” Saying this, her voice filled with indignation, “You disfigured yourself for her, and yet she doesn’t cherish it, she really is hateful! If it were me, I would have stayed by your side no matter what.”

Xiao Yishan always felt a secret sense of inferiority deep in his heart due to his disfigurement; moved by her words, he said, “Rong’er, you’re truly kind.”

With a soft smile on her lips, she said, “You flatter me, second young Master. I’m not as good as you say.”

“It’s a pity that I already have Yue’er in my heart. Otherwise, if you were willing, I would truly like to take you as my wife,” Xiao Yishan sighed.

Li Rong’er felt stifled inside, but she said, “I am but a servant, not worthy at all of second young Master…”

“Don’t say that, it is I, Xiao Yi, who is unworthy of you.”

“Second young Master…” She bit her lip, hesitating to speak.

He stared at her, “Speak your mind.”

“I know that you have deep feelings for Miss Su,” she said with a sigh. “But it’s clear that Miss Su has no feelings for you; she respects you more like an elder brother. She even… stabbed you with a knife to avoid calling you husband. With such a decisive act, if I may speak disrespectfully, I fear that you and she are destined to be together but not meant to be…”