Transmigrated Genius: Fragile Heiress Reigns Supreme-Chapter 609 - 611: Surprise (Part 1)

Xiqiu was momentarily stunned, reaching out to take Fourth Master Xiao’s coat and hang it up, smiling as she said, "Every year there’s a birthday, I don’t mind it."

After speaking, she fetched a casual robe for him to change into, standing on her tiptoes to fasten the button for him.

"It’s different." Fourth Master Xiao held her hand, softly saying, "...Because I am here!"

Xiqiu blushed and laughed, nodding agreeably, "Fourth Master is right, it’s different with you here."

Fourth Master Xiao’s eyes lit up, bending down to embrace her, he whispered in her ear, "Really?"

Xiqiu nodded.

Fourth Master Xiao extended his arm to grasp her hand, turning to walk outside. Xiqiu paused and asked, "Where is Fourth Master planning to go?"

"Someone, come!" Fourth Master Xiao pulled her out the door, outside waiting were Chunliu and Bihuai. They approached at his call, saying, "Fourth Master!" Fourth Master Xiao looked at them and said, "Go pack clothes for the madam; tomorrow morning we’re going to the other residence."

Chunliu and Bihuai were taken aback, both looking towards Xiqiu. Xiqiu, hearing about the trip to the other residence for the first time, did not understand what Fourth Master Xiao intended.

"Yes!" The two realized from Xiqiu’s reaction that it was Fourth Master’s sudden plan. Considering tomorrow is the madam’s birthday, perhaps Fourth Master wished to spend it alone with her. Chunliu immediately exhibited a smiling face, nodding quickly in response, "I will go pack right away."

For a woman, going out involves many cumbersome preparations, even daily items such as the chamber pot must be taken, not to mention clothing, accessories, bedding, mosquito nets, and other necessities. Packing is akin to moving house, so unless there’s an important matter, women do not spend the night out, it’s simply too troublesome.

With one command from Fourth Master Xiao, Chunliu and Bihuai went away to instruct the maids and servants at various places, and immediately everyone in the courtyard began to bustle about.

Xiqiu released Fourth Master Xiao’s hand, closed the door, and then asked, "What does Fourth Master plan to do? Why is there suddenly a trip to the other residence? At the very least let me arrange matters at home, notify mother, and handle concerns for Min and Xing, as well as domestic affairs... How can we simply leave like this?"

Seeing her filled with worry, Fourth Master Xiao couldn’t help but laugh and say, "We’ll only be gone for two days, it’s all planned. Later, we’ll inform my mother, and with her managing things at home, nothing will go wrong. If you’re uneasy about Min, he can come with us; Xing is cared for by mother, there won’t be any issue."

He put a thoughtful effort into planning.

Xiqiu remained concerned, furrowing her brow and suggesting, "Fourth Master, if you wish to go, why not wait two more days? Let me settle affairs at home, and then we can depart!"

Fourth Master Xiao seemed resolute, holding her and kissing her forehead, smilingly saying, "If we wait two more days, it won’t be your birthday."

"Fourth Master..." Fourth Master Xiao never acted without careful consideration; in some respects, they were quite alike, never speaking lightly without complete assurance. Today was an exception, Xiqiu thought it over and agreed, saying, "Then I shall notify mother, and arrange household affairs tonight."

She knew that he wanted to give her a special birthday.

Fourth Master Xiao nodded approvingly.

Xiqiu then called over Min, saying, "Tomorrow we’re going to the other residence, is that alright?" Min hesitated, glanced at Fourth Master Xiao sipping tea nearby, considered, and shook his head saying, "Mother and Father should go, I’ll stay home."

Xiqiu paused, asked, "There will be people at home, you need not stay to watch over it."

Fourth Master Xiao was visibly satisfied.

Min, firm in his stance, replied, "The teacher is going to lecture tomorrow, I can’t be absent." Again glancing at Fourth Master Xiao, he shook his head, saying, "I will wait for Father and Mother at home."

Seeing his attitude, Xiqiu had no choice but to nod, advising, "Then stay with Grandmother tomorrow night, Mother will return the day after. You must listen to Grandmother, alright?"

"Yes, understood." Min obediently nodded.

Fourth Master Xiao lowered his head to drink tea, looked up at Xiqiu, and stated, "With Erquan here, I’ll leave Tianjing with him."

Implying, with so many present, a single day wouldn’t pose any concerns.

Yet Xiqiu remained anxious, having never been away from Min since he moved closer. Not wishing to dampen Fourth Master Xiao’s enthusiasm, she agreed.

The family went to Grand Dowager to discuss tomorrow’s trip to the other residence. She listened with a knowing expression, smiling and nodding, saying, "...Go ahead, with me at home, a single day’s business is manageable. Rather, you might find running around taxing." Pausing for a moment, she added, "But since you’re going out, stay a little longer if you like, there’s no rush to return."

Fourth Master Xiao glanced at Xiqiu without speaking; Xiqiu felt embarrassed by Grand Dowager’s subtly meaningful expression, her face turning pink, saying, "There are many matters at home, how can we burden you for everything... We’ll be back the day after."

Grand Dowager chuckled without further comment.

Xing and Sheng rushed out from inside, Xing clutching Xiqiu, playfully asking, "Fourth Aunt, how many days will you and Fourth Uncle be away?" Xiqiu answered, "We’ll be back in one day, Xing, be good."

"One day." Xing muttered, seemingly pondering something, then looked up asking, "So you won’t be back tomorrow night?"

Xiqiu nodded, Xing frowned slightly but said nothing, Sheng pulled him aside, the two began whispering. Grand Dowager pointed at their secretive interaction with a smile, saying, "Who knows what they’re plotting?" Then addressed Min, "Min, you’ll sleep here with Grandmother tonight. Your mother has things to pack, and you’ll distract her."

Min considered, then jumped onto Grand Dowager, nodding, "Okay!" He curiously watched Xing and Sheng.

As Min was staying in Grand Dowager’s room, Xiqiu and Fourth Master Xiao simply stayed for dinner there. Xiao Yanyi happened to return from outside, observed the whole family being cheerful, and smilingly inquired, "What’s going on that’s so joyous?"

Grand Dowager explained the plan for Fourth Master Xiao and Xiqiu to stay overnight at the other residence to Xiao Yanyi, further adding, "...my place will be lively for two nights."

Upon hearing, Xiao Yanyi paused slightly, his gaze briefly on Xiqiu’s smiling face, quickly shifting away, evasively nodding, advising, "It’s cold at the other residence at night, bring extra clothes." Then he fell silent.

Fourth Master Xiao’s eyes shifted slightly, nodded in agreement.

Grand Dowager invited First Madam over, and the family convened for dinner, followed by tea and conversation, outside Zijuan asked Nanny Wu, "Second Madam has run out of blood swallows, wish to obtain a token from Fourth Madam."