Chapter 8: Glazed Bead

After the people were taken away, Su Jingyao felt instantly much more comfortable.

She sat quietly at her desk, calming her anger.

"Sister, Sister..." Before long, Su Jingyan's voice came from outside the door.

"Jingyan." Su Jingyao put on a smile to welcome the little fellow.

Seeing his sister, Jingyan felt much more at ease.

A flash of realization crossed Su Jingyao's eyes; it turned out this little guy was quite sensitive.

"Jingyan, come here." Su Jingyao reached out to beckon him, and Su Jingyan ran to her side.

Su Jingyan was actually a little genius. He could recite every book in Su Jingyao's study from memory. However, this talent for reading had to be hidden; being too much of a genius would only make him a target for others.

Therefore, even though Su Jingyan was young, he understood quite a lot.

Su Jingyao reached out and pinched Su Jingyan's little cheek. She had to admit, the little guy's features were incredibly refined; when he grew up, he would surely be another man capable of toppling kingdoms.

"Jingyan, you look so handsome, just like Mother."

"Sister is also very beautiful!" Su Jingyan said this without a moment's hesitation.

Su Jingyao knew this was purely meant to comfort her, but she didn't take it to heart.

The two siblings chatted casually in the study and read books, and time flew by very quickly.

As it neared time for the morning meal, Su Jingyao felt a faint hunger in her stomach.

But the moment she thought of her figure, she lost her appetite.

"Miss, Young Master, the Master says it is time for the meal," Steward Lu said, standing outside the study with a bow.

"Mm." It didn't matter if she was hungry, but it was crucial that the little fellow beside her didn't go hungry!

Weight loss would start tomorrow!

The meal was quite pleasant, and there was even a faint smile on Su Aotian's face.

Su Jingyao also enjoyed this atmosphere very much, though one person was missing—their mother!

The sky darkened quickly. People here did not go to sleep very early; they usually retired about an hour and a half after dinner, which was equivalent to 9:30 PM in modern times.

After eating, if one felt bored, one could go out for a stroll. However, the General's Mansion had a rule that one could stay out for at most an hour before returning, all for the sake of their safety.

Feeling quite full, Su Jingyao decided to go out for a walk.

She didn't bring anyone with her, as Su Jingyan had been called away by Su Aotian to check his schoolwork.

The night in the Beiyue Kingdom was beautiful. Without the pollution of modern times, the air was unbelievably fresh.

Even at night, the Beiyue Kingdom was very lively.

But Su Jingyao discovered a very unpleasant fact!

No matter where she went, she was met with strange looks. This feeling was truly unpleasant!

"Hurry, hurry, Yin Yifeng is over there..."

"It's not just Yin Yifeng there; Young Master Huaqi is there too..."

"Really? Then let's hurry over and see..."

Yin Yifeng—how was it this person again? And who was this Young Master Huaqi?

Su Jingyao frowned, watching as a crowd of women all headed in her direction!

It was packed with people. Even though Su Jingyao’s weight was daunting, she was still pushed along toward that direction.

Su Jingyao felt extremely uncomfortable being squeezed, but finally, the movement stopped!

All the chatter from the women, both young and old, reached her ears.

It turned out that the Pavilion Master of the Jueqing Pavilion had set up a chess game here. Whoever won could take the Glazed Bead. The Glazed Bead was a rare treasure; it seemed there were only seven in the entire world!

And the Pavilion Master of the Jueqing Pavilion was surprisingly generous, offering the Glazed Bead to whoever could win against her.

Su Jingyao didn't know what the Glazed Bead looked like, but the books in her study had introduced it. The Glazed Bead could calm one's mind, and wearing it for a long time was very beneficial to the body. For someone weak, it was like a life-saving talisman! Moreover, the Glazed Bead was warm in winter and cool in summer. A weak person wearing it would no longer feel cold in winter or hot in summer, and their spirit would be a hundred times better—it was even more practical than some miraculous medicinal herbs!