Chapter Sixty-Two: The Rabbit’s Tail Is Long

“Did Uncle make Aunt sad again?” Fubao’s words struck Meng Xuan straight in the heart!

Meng Xuan: This child only ever tells the truth!

“Ahem! What does a little one know, go on now and play,”

“And stay away from that Gu Li boy! He’s sly and mischievous!” Based on Gu Li’s behavior lately, the little girl was getting too close to him.

That won’t do. My adorable Fubao is still so young—I can’t let a wolf cub snatch her away.

“Uncle’s the sly one, making Aunt angry and calling big brother a bad person. Hmph! Mother said that any man who makes a woman angry is a big pig’s trotter, and those who speak ill of others are long-tongued villains!” Fubao used her mother’s wisdom to defeat Meng Xuan.

Meng Xuan: … This little mouth of hers is something else. And what is Yunniang teaching her every day? She’ll spoil the child!

After depositing Fubao at the Gu Residence, Meng Xuan slipped away as usual. The servants were well accustomed to this routine.

The little girl’s arrival was met with instructions from Lady Gu to pamper Fubao, while she herself retired to rest. What business did the elders have meddling with the children, anyway?

“Is the young mistress here for the young master?” a servant asked. Fubao glanced at her little paper packages.

“Mm-hmm! I came to give big brother some treats!”

Meng Xuan: …

Fubao carried her two packages of pastries straight to the lotus pond. Her big brother was admiring the fish, and she wanted to check on the ducks as well.

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When Fubao reached the pond, she didn’t see Gu Li but instead found Gu Xiaoxiao slumped over a stone table in the pavilion, utterly despondent.

Fubao: ??

Gu Xiaoxiao was thoroughly vexed. A few days ago, she’d played the heroine in a “beauty saves the young master” scene. After accepting the young man’s gratitude, she’d gone out for a meal with him—just an innocent dinner, or so she thought.

She hadn’t expected to walk into a grand confession. Was she stunned? Absolutely.

And then… she ran into Meng Xuan, who wasted no time shouting at her. No one had ever yelled at her before, let alone in front of so many people.

She was both embarrassed and furious, so she stomped on him and ran off. She swore if she ever spoke to him again, she’d never eat pastries from Wheat Fragrance Pavilion.

Looking at the pastries Fubao placed on the table,

Gu Xiaoxiao: … Was this deliberate?

“Aunt, look, I brought you pastries. Uncle was too much, making you angry. Hmph!” Fubao mimicked Gu Xiaoxiao, slumping onto the stone table.

How cool! She hauled up Little White to use as a cushion. Comfortable! Seeing the bunny sprawled flat on the table, Gu Xiaoxiao’s eyes lit up.

“Oh! What a plump rabbit. Fubao, why haven’t you butchered it? Keeping it is such a waste of carrots,” Gu Xiaoxiao poked the rabbit lying on the table. The little girl’s face was buried, and goodness, it was enough to last two meals.

Little White’s ears shot up: Alert! Alert!

“No, Little White said he hasn’t found a wife yet. Once he does, he can rest in peace!” Fubao said earnestly.

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Rabbit: I think my major life events can wait.

“Sigh! Little darling, tell me—isn’t your uncle too much? He actually got rough with a girl—no restraint at all!” Gu Xiaoxiao tugged at the rabbit’s tail.

Wait, aren’t rabbit tails supposed to be short?

“Yes, no restraint at all. Big pig’s trotter!” Fubao declared.

Meng Xuan: … Sweetheart, I asked you to help, not to make things worse!

“Hey, I haven’t seen big brother. Where is he?” Only now did Fubao recall she’d come to the garden to find Gu Li.

“Gu Li? He’s been hanging around the lotus pond lately. He’s been acting strange, coming here every day,” Gu Xiaoxiao rose and glanced toward the pond.

Hmm—no sign of him!

“I’ll go find him, I’ll go find him!” Fubao called, dashing off.

“Hey! Weren’t you here to comfort me?” Gu Xiaoxiao shouted after her.

Watching the little girl’s unhesitating retreat, Gu Xiaoxiao pursed her lips. Heartless little thing!