In the following days, Shen Xiang would always find various sizes of injuries on Mingxi's body.

The most serious time was when there were even wounds on her face. When asked about it, Ming Xi remained silent, only shaking her head in despair.

Until Shen Xiang's waist injury had recovered significantly and she could get out of bed and walk, Mingxi waited for her to finish taking the medicine before asking softly, "Mother Xiang... if the Sixth Prince comes... will I be separated from Mother Xiang?"

"Xier does not want to separate from Xiang Po Po, nor does she want to serve the Sixth Prince and please him... As long as she has Xiang Po Po and Ming Ge Ge... that's enough..."

His words stunned Shen Xiang, her expression filled with grief and pain, yet she still spoke gently, saying, "The Sixth Prince has arrived. The young master will now be able to live in a good house, free from the cold and hunger... and there will be new clothes to wear as well."

"But... What about Aunt Xiang?"

Even though she was foolish, Mingxi still had a faint premonition. Once the sixth prince entered the mansion, Xiang Pomen would be separated from her.

"I am old..."

Shen Xiang gently patted his head and said, "I don't have the energy to take care of Young Master anymore... From now on, there will be someone better than me to look after him on Young Master's side."

"No..."

Ming Xi shook her head anxiously, holding her tightly. "No one will be as kind to Xier as Aunt Xiang... It's gone..."

Even his older brother, Ming, was nowhere to be found.

Shen Xiang saw his pale face and quickly comforted him, "Young Master can come back to see me. No matter when, I will be waiting for Young Master in this courtyard."

After hearing this, Mingxi released her grip and stared directly into her eyes: "Xi'er will definitely come to visit Aunt Xiang."

Shen Xiang nodded slightly and reminded, "By then, we must listen to the Sixth Prince's words..."

As she spoke, a sudden dull pain surged in her chest, causing her to cough involuntarily.

"Madam Xiang, drink some water quickly..." Hearing her heart-wrenching coughing and wheezing, I quickly picked up a teacup and handed it to Shen Xiang.

Shen Xiang looked at him with relief, his eyes shimmering with tears.

This child is so good, with such a cute and exceptional appearance. How can her fate be so thin... As she cursed the heavens in her heart, she held Mingxi in her arms.

Mingxi, however, seemed to have recalled something and asked with a flushed face, "Xiang Po Po...what...what is the bridal chamber?"

Upon hearing his words, Shen Xiang was somewhat surprised: "Who told you this?"

Mingxi seemed to be aware that these words couldn't be spoken openly, so she bashfully lowered her eyes before finally revealing Qin Rong's "guidance" to him.

"Xi'er doesn't understand..."

Shen Xiang looked at the injuries on his body with distress and asked, "So, the young master's injuries were all caused by that slave?"

Seeing Ming Xi nod, Shen Xiang couldn't help but wish to rush into the steward's room directly, tear apart Qin Rong's face and mouth, this dog servant.

However, her old bones were no longer as strong as before. If she were to truly stand up for Mingxi, it might very well implicate him.

"Nanny said that regardless of what the Sixth Prince wants to do to Xier, Xier must never argue or resist."

Shen Xiang shook her head in a hurry upon hearing this, gently holding onto Mingxi's hand. "Don't listen to that dog slave's words..."

"The old servant told the young master that the bridal chamber is something that two people who are mutually delighted with each other would do..."

"But Xier hasn't even met the Sixth Prince... I don't like him," Mingxi stuttered as she stood up, feeling flustered.

Shen Xiang was surprised by what he heard and immediately advised, "Young Master, you must remember, you must never say such things in front of the Sixth Prince."

Seeing her so solemn, Mingxi opened her mouth and asked, puzzled, "Why..."

Why does everyone want him to please the Sixth Prince? That Qin Mammy even beats him for it, using wooden tongs to clamp his fingers and pouring cold water on him.

And now, Xiang Granny said the same thing.

He felt wronged, and after letting go of Shen Xiang's hand, he took a step back and said, "Xi'er doesn't understand, why..."