Chapter 559 - Chapter 559: Chapter 565 (2/2)

“Alright, if you don’t wish it, let it be. You’re really a silly girl. Do you really plan never to marry in your life?”

“If Madam truly wishes me to marry, just don’t send me away. Find someone within the Mansion, like a child of the servants, or a bodyguard next to the General, and betroth me to him. That way, I can still follow Madam after getting married. As long as I can stay by Madam’s side, I don’t care about anything else,” Xiao Xi thought for a moment and said. She wasn’t actually opposed to marriage as long as it didn’t mean leaving Madam.

In fact, Xiao Xi’s choice represents the most common destiny for the servants in the Mansion. They are simply servants, with no right to autonomy, including in marriage—arranged by the master upon reaching the appropriate age, given to children of the servants in the Mansion, so that they remain people of the Mansion, with their offspring inheriting the same status. It was only because Su Wenyue valued and showed favor to Xiao Xi that she had such a thought. After all, Su Wenyue had already manumitted Xiao Xi, little did she know this foolish girl would be so unenthusiastic.

“Truly a silly girl. Alright, since this is what you want, I won’t force you. But even if we go by your wish, there are many people in the Mansion, forget about the children of the servants. Look and see if there’s a suitable bodyguard around Han Yu; if you find someone you like, I, your master, will arrange it for you.”

After some thought, Su Wenyue, realizing Xiao Xi was firm in her decision, felt she had no other option. Out of the short, you pick the tall ones; besides, there were indeed a few decent bodyguards around Han Yu with promising futures. If Xiao Xi took a liking to one, it would be a good choice.

Actually, Su Wenyue also didn’t want Xiao Xi to leave her, as she had grown accustomed to using her, and Xiao Xi was the person she trusted most. But it was for the sake of Xiao Xi’s happiness that she had even considered this. It would be good if Xiao Xi could stay by her side.

“Alright, then it’s settled. When you’ve made up your mind about someone, do let me know, and I’ll make the decision for you,” Xiao Xi, having gotten her way, reverted to her usual carefree, laughing demeanor in front of Su Wenyue.

“Choose according to your heart and choose carefully. Since he’ll be with you for a lifetime, you can’t be careless. I’ll screen him for you when the time comes.”

“Understood, Madam, rest assured. I will pick someone I truly like,” Xiao Xi said, yet suddenly a figure flashed through her mind, just a fleeting thought.

If it were him, perhaps it wouldn’t be bad, but his status was different. With her own status, even as Madam’s favorite, she was not his match, and moreover, he might not always stay by the Master’s side. One day, when Master reached a certain position, his duty would be fulfilled, returning to his original status, but she would always have to stay by Madam’s side. From every perspective, it wasn’t appropriate.

“Xiao Xi, could it be that you’ve already taken a fancy to someone?” Su Wenyue noticed Xiao Xi’s reaction, discerning something. That was clearly the demeanor of a young girl with a crush, yet it was merely a fleeting moment. Xiao Xi quickly composed herself. Over the years, despite still being the same Xiao Xi in front of her, she had undergone quite a few changes and matured significantly.

However, Xiao Xi shook her head: “Madam, I haven’t taken a fancy to anyone yet.”