The Spirited Daughter-in-law and the Mountain Man
Chapter 1664 adopted heir

Chapter 1664: 1664 adopted heir

She changed out of the Su Satin dress and into the regular attire and hairstyle of the valley’s maids, heading towards Qin Garden.

...

Su Qingyue was reading a book in one of the side rooms in Qin Garden when Wei Qingyi brought in tea and cakes, curtseying. "Young Master Su, please have some tea."

"Just leave it there," Qingyue replied without looking up, turning a page.

Wei Qingyi stood by serving, initially thinking he would ask where the last maid had gone. She had even prepared to say that the girl had fallen ill and she was taking her place.

Unexpectedly, he did not inquire at all.

Su Qingyue, who had always been a speed reader, was nearly done with all the books hidden in Xiao Yuchuan’s cabinet.

After reading for a while, noticing the persistent gaze fixed on herself, she glanced at Wei Qingyi, "Something the matter?"

Qingyi pondered that since Su Xingyun had known about her sleeping with the Valley Master, his attitude had never changed, perhaps understanding that as a man, he could not bear children for the Valley Master.

The Valley Master so favored ’him’.

Rather than seeking any advantage from the Valley Master, it made more sense to get in good with Su Xingyun, gaining his help faster.

She suddenly knelt before Su Qingyue, "Young Master Su, please stand up for this slave!"

Su Qingyue raised an eyebrow, "I’m just a passerby in Poison King Valley. Are you sure you’re kneeling before the right person?"

"This slave thought long before mustering the courage to beg you." Wei Qingyi’s eyes reddened as she spoke, "My pure and clean body was given to the Valley Master, but now he doesn’t spare me a glance."

"What does that have to do with me?" Su Qingyue responded indifferently, "It’s not like I told Xiao Yuchuan to ignore you."

"The Valley Master has affections for you. As long as you say a good word for me, the Valley Master will definitely respect you..."

"Oh?" Su Qingyue picked up a tea cup and took a sip, "Why should I help you?"

Wei Qingyi firmly reasoned, "Young Master Su, even if the Valley Master likes you, you are just a man. You cannot bear children for the Valley Master. Given the Poison King Valley’s wealth and power, it’s impossible for it to lack an heir. I am aware of my lowly status and could never compete for the Valley Master’s favor. I just wish to serve by his side. In the future, if I and the Valley Master have children, they could even be given to you, solving your problem of offspring. I would serve you as my master, never daring to overstep. Helping me will only bring you benefits, no harm."

Su Qingyue couldn’t help but appraise this maid, "You do have some charm. Your words seem reasonable too."

Qingyi couldn’t stand this; she was the most beautiful woman in the valley. What did he mean by only having some charm? Could an ordinary-looking man even compare to her?

Though displeased, she dared not show it.

Su Qingyue placed the cup back on the table, "First, the issue of my offspring doesn’t need your worry. Second, you, a maid with a deed of sale, are mere goods. How can you presume your children can be inherited by me? Third, you claim you would not overstep, yet by saying these things, you are doing so, suggesting helping you wouldn’t harm me..."

"This slave..." Wei Qingyi hadn’t expected such a retort, her face turned awkward.

Su Qingyue laughed, "Indeed, it does me no harm. The truth is, you don’t understand the issue. I tossed Xiao Yuchuan to your bed, which means I don’t care for him. Whether I care about him or not is irrelevant, but my personal progeny is separate from the Poison King Valley. You overstepping and suggesting inheritance is demeaning. Understand?"