Medical Princess

Chapter 172 That's What the Folk Stories Say

Chapter 172 That's What the Folk Stories Say

Wen Xichi flashed Qin Wanru a raised eyebrow without a word.

"Please give it to this gentleman then." Qin Wanru pointed to Young Master Xu, who was seated beside Wen Xichi.

"Young Master Xu, please come with me!" The shopkeeper stood up with a bright smile. He must take his leave now that the transaction was over. With the Prime Minister's son acting as the guarantor, they could bypass quite a few bureaucratic processes, even the textual research.

Young Master Xu was reluctant as his interest was piqued, but he had no choice but to leave. So, he told Wen Xichi, "Please excuse me."

Wen Xichi waved a hand with a nod.

"Thank you, Young Master Wen. Allow me to toast you a cup of tea in place of wine." Qin Wanru stood up and poured herself a cup of tea with a smile. Then, she bowed deeply to him.

Qin Wanru, already a baby-face in the first place, looked adorably childish as she made a toast in earnestness like an adult. Her bright and large eyes made her appear quick-witted. She was very likable indeed.

"Spare me the courtesy," Wen Xichi said, reaching out to receive the cup and take a sip.

Qin Wanru returned to her seat. "Do you have any brothers, Young Master Wen?" She sounded as if she was making small talk. Her fan-like long lashes swept her cheeks as she blinked twice. There was a fleeting amusement on her expression.

"I have two older brothers," Wen Xichi said softly. He didn't underestimate or looked down on her because of her young age.

"Are your older brothers about your age?" Qin Wanru asked curiously. Her tone carried a hint of childlike innocence, contrasting sharply with her composed manner during the transaction. With her bright smile and lack of wariness, she seemed truly like a child now. It was to the extent where she would ask questions out of her ignorance of other people.

"They're a few years older," Wen Xichi answered ambiguously.

"Then, are your brothers married?" Qin Wanru was beginning to ask questions that suited her current appearance.

"My eldest brother is, but not the second." Wen Xichi had the feeling he shouldn't answer her, but he couldn't help himself when he looked into her emotive eyes. His gaze turned gentle as he looked at her tender, delicate face.

The girl before him seemed to overlap with his memories of his little sister. Back then, his sister had also questioned with such burning curiosity.

A sliver of pain crossed his pupils, and he lowered his gaze. If his little sister was still alive, wouldn't she be as smart and sensible as Qin Wanru?

"Why isn't your second brother married? Don't people in the capital favor early marriages?" It seemed Qin Wanru didn't realize her questions were becoming increasingly intrusive.

"They couldn't find him a good match." Wen Xichi didn't know how to answer.

"Why couldn't they find someone? Is it because too many families want to be in-laws with your family? Or does he not like the ladies introduced to him?" These questions, in all honesty, didn't at all suit Qin Wanru's current age. She was now eleven years old; some girls her age were already being matchmade. Fortunately for her, she was petite, and people tended to assume she was below ten. They would turn a blind eye to some of her misspoken words, blaming it on her being young and ignorant.

"My second brother has always been haughty. He considers ordinary ladies beneath him," Wen Xichi said nonchalantly, not wanting to continue this conversation.