Su Zirong was just coming out of the room when she heard the words, and her anger immediately flared up. However, seeing her sister secretly wave at her, she could only endure it and hide behind the door to listen.
"Oh, then it truly is troublesome for Young Master Duan to take care of my sister."
Su Yuxi skipped over this point, thinking to probe further from other angles.
"My sister was spoiled since childhood and truly doesn't know how to do those things. I hope Young Master Duan will take good care of her in the future."
She had already given Duan Xifeng plenty of face, but she didn't expect this man's mind to be so peculiar that he didn't hesitate at all when mentioning Su Zirong.
"I cannot take care of your sister. Her mouth alone is enough to cause trouble. If she offends someone one day, wouldn't I suffer along with her? It's better not to."
In fact, he was accustomed to their bickering in the palace and didn't think much of it, saying whatever was on his mind directly.
Hearing this, Su Zirong's fingers dug into her flesh.
Was this how she was in his heart? Her quick tongue was also for her own protection, fearing she would be bullied in the future.
No one understood her better than her sister.
Su Yuxi smiled awkwardly and smoothed things over for her sister.
"She wasn't very strong in martial arts since childhood, and sometimes her words were a bit rash. It was also to give the opponent a deterrent in terms of momentum, not truly lacking in manners."
Seeing that this sister was naturally speaking up for her sister, Duan Xifeng pursed his lips and sat down beside her.
"If one's martial arts are not good, one should practice diligently. Why always put on a righteous and imposing air for whom? Could it be that she is a dull person who cannot learn defensive martial arts no matter how hard she tries?"
Su Yuxi's expression was already becoming unnatural.
There wasn't a single pleasant word in his speech. Although her sister had these flaws, he wasn't much better, and his venom was even more potent than Su Zirong's.
This topic could no longer continue.
Su Yuxi drank a cup of tea, thinking about how to change the subject.
"By the way, Young Master Duan, do you have a betrothal? Oh, don't misunderstand, I just see that you are talented and have an extraordinary demeanor, so I'm asking out of curiosity."
Duan Xifeng's mind naturally didn't think too much. He smiled and crossed his arms.
"I didn't expect Miss Su to be someone who likes to pry into gossip. But I must disappoint you on this matter. I have no engaged woman, and I will not marry or have children in this life."
His words were a bit strange, and Su Yuxi tilted her head.
"Oh? Could it be that Young Master Duan was hurt by love, which is why you don't want to get married?"
She felt a sense of worry in her heart. If that were the case, wouldn't her sister's relationship face more obstacles?
Who would have thought that Duan Xifeng's mind was not filled with romantic affairs?
He waved his hand and quickly explained.
"Miss Su misunderstands. I don't have a sweetheart or have been hurt by love. In this life, I only need to protect my sister. Her safety makes me happy. What need do I have for women?"
Su Yuxi would never have imagined that he would say such an answer. However, matters of the heart were never up to oneself, and this man was too decisive about his future.
"Those words are a bit strange. If you truly met a girl you liked, and she happened to feel the same way about you, would you still have this attitude?"
Su Yuxi spoke what Su Zirong was thinking.
She listened to everything from the side. She had truly never met such a man, disregarding his own feelings but being so attentive to his sister.
Although angry, she began to ponder.
Was she really no match for that Gu Qianying? Not only did her own three brothers favor her, but even her own brother refused to marry for her.
Thinking of this, Su Zirong suddenly became jealous of that woman.
"No, even if I fall in love with someone, I won't get married. In this life, I will only protect my sister."
As her heart was aching, Duan Xifeng's words reached Su Zirong's ears.
So, no matter what she did, even if she eventually gained Duan Xifeng's affection, he would not be with her.
Thinking this, Su Zirong felt even more distressed. She couldn't suppress the inner pressure and ran out with a crying face.
Seeing the person suddenly appear, Duan Xifeng was startled. And seeing her leave crying with her face covered for some reason, he was even more confused.
"What's wrong with this person? Why is she crying for no reason? No one here will bully her."
He naturally didn't know what had happened, but Su Yuxi knew very well that her sister had heard everything Duan Xifeng had just said.
This meant that this blockhead had already made her sister extremely sad.
"Perhaps she thought of something. Young Master Duan, I'll go over there first."
She had said enough for the morning and didn't need to inquire further. After bidding farewell to Duan Xifeng, Su Yuxi chased after Su Zirong.
Not long after, they stopped at a pavilion in the center of the flower sea.
"You don't need to run so far if you're sad, and I feel he's just a bit slow when it comes to feelings. He won't be heartless towards you."
Su Yuxi stepped forward to comfort her sister, but Su Zirong didn't think so.
"He doesn't not understand feelings, he clearly puts all his thoughts on his sister. Gu Qianying, it's that woman again. Why does she still compete with us sisters for everything, even when she's not here?"
Su Zirong couldn't listen to any persuasion now. However, this person was also a bit biased. Whether Duan Xifeng liked her or not was his business, what did it have to do with Gu Qianying?
Su Yuxi patted her and comforted her softly.
"Right now, Duan Xifeng just doesn't understand the taste of love, which is why he feels his sister is so important. If he truly develops feelings, perhaps he will cherish his other half even more than he cherishes Gu Qianying."
However, no matter how much she said, a seed of hatred had already been sown in Su Zirong's heart.
"Elder Sister, if Gu Qianying hadn't existed, would he have liked me?"
The person in her arms suddenly said this, and Su Yuxi was stunned for a moment, quickly looking at her face.
"You can't have such thoughts. Gu Qianying has been kind to our Su family. Even if we don't have the ability to repay her, we absolutely cannot harm her. Remember, never do anything foolish!"
Her words were earnest.
In Su Yuxi's heart, although she and her two sisters were sometimes a bit overbearing in their personalities, their mother had taught them since childhood not to have crooked thoughts or lose their integrity.
Therefore, she absolutely could not let Su Zirong do anything that violated righteousness.
Hearing her sister's words, Su Zirong pouted.
"Alright, I promise, Elder Sister."
She appeared to agree, but the resentment towards Gu Qianying could not be dispelled.
She had to get rid of that woman, and she already had a plan in mind.