If things continue like this, it will be impossible to shake it off.

If they truly intend to rekindle their past relationship, Xie YanYu wouldn’t say much.

It’s just that, he knows his little sister doesn’t have this in mind.

She simply can’t bring herself to say harsh words cleanly, showing a bit of indecision.

And Pei Changqing is precisely exploiting this point, gradually eroding the distance between them.

Seeing his little sister getting caught in such a whirlpool again, as her brother, Xie YanYu certainly cannot simply watch.

He said, "If you’ve truly made up your mind to not rekindle old ties with Changqing, you should make it clear to him. Don’t worry about whether he can bear it or not, and speak your mind more firmly."

A man nearing thirty, having navigated the political sea for over a decade, isn’t so fragile.

Understanding that her brother made sense, Xie Wanqing obediently nodded, "Okay, I understand."

With his sister being so obedient, Xie YanYu’s expression unconsciously softened a bit, but soon, as if recalling something, he frowned again and said, "And your cousin."

Xie Wanqing looked puzzled, "What’s wrong with cousin?"

"...Keep your distance from your cousin as well," Xie YanYu cast a glance at her, speaking with a complex tone, "I think he’s being overly concerned with you too."

Even though he always thought his sister was beautiful and talented, generous, kind, and sensible...

In short, she was perfect in every way, more than deserving of anyone.

But Xie YanYu still couldn’t believe that attracting even Lu Ziyuan and Pei Yuqing wasn’t enough, and now, while heavily pregnant, she’d even stir Ji Chengfeng’s interest.

What kind of romantic debts are these?

...Could it just be bad fortune?

Xie YanYu furrowed his brows, already considering finding a spiritual master to consult about it.

Upon hearing this, Xie Wanqing’s eyes widened suddenly.

This was the second time someone reminded her that Ji Chengfeng had intentions toward her.

The first was Chen Xixi.

Now it was her very own brother.

Both of them were close to her and weren’t the type to speak without cause.

So...

Xie Wanqing thought for a moment.

Realizing that Ji Chengfeng indeed visited her court frequently, but it was better after Pei Yuqing arrived.

Before Pei Yuqing came, he would come over almost every day.

He was present for every alternate day’s pulse check for safety. 𝘧𝓇ℯ𝑒𝓌𝑒𝑏𝓃𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭.𝒸ℴ𝓂

...Her brother was right; he was indeed overly concerned about her.

Even though he was ’a lifesaver’, from these days of interaction, Xie Wanqing could see that Ji Chengfeng wasn’t a particularly enthusiastic person. He seemed warm and courteous, but actually quite cold and aloof.

Upon such reflection, ...it seemed even more inappropriate.

Xie Wanqing blinked, feeling a headache coming on.

"Brother," she said, "How about we move away?"

A few days ago, a wealthy merchant in the city, knowing a noble from the Capital wanted to purchase a residence, immediately offered an empty estate for sale.

It was a diplomatic gesture, and everyone understood the underlying message.

However, Xie YanYu accepted the gesture.

However, upon hearing her words, he still replied helplessly, "Why act on a whim..."

He glanced at her bulging belly, saying, "You’re about to give birth any moment now. Everything is ready here; how can we just up and move?"

Becoming accustomed to living here is one thing; needing time to adapt, as well as having to reorganize everything, including the servants if they moved away, is another.

The soon-to-deliver woman couldn’t handle that.

Xie Wanqing immediately felt deflated, complaining, "Then how am I to keep my distance from cousin?"

This is his mansion, and while he wants to show care to his ’lifesaver’, could she possibly drive out the host?