Chapter 782: Do You Have Ideas About My Husband?

Cai Xiaotang raised an eyebrow, just about to retort—when she immediately heard Lady He also say with a smile: "Jewelry is like this, and people are naturally the same..."

She looked at Cai Xiaotang with a pointed expression.

Cai Xiaotang was stunned upon hearing this, finally catching what was wrong with her words.

Damn...

She actually thought the other party was unhappy because of the auction, but it turned out they were aiming for Li Xiao?

That flirtatious male fox spirit!

Which one is this now?

But it seems...

These two women shouldn't know much about her.

Otherwise, if they knew about her "famous battle" at the tea party, they wouldn't have come to pick a fight so directly no matter how they thought about it.

Likely they think she's easy to bully?

Cai Xiaotang smiled slightly, suppressing the words she was about to say back into her heart, and instead asked with a grin: "Is that so? Lady He, you also know, I just got married not long ago, I don't know which kind of person you were referring to just now when you said people are the same?"

As soon as she finished speaking, Lady He and the woman beside her couldn't help but reveal somewhat smug expressions, quickly exchanging a glance.

They thought correctly, this so-called Third Madam of the Li Family is just a vase that looks pretty!

And a soft persimmon at that!

Lady He curled her lips, once again revealing that look of pointing out the world.

"The Third Madam of the Li Family is still a bit young after all. As far as I know... Third Young Master Li seems to have always liked... women who are more mature and steady. After all, such women also know how to capture a man's heart. Like Third Young Master Li, who has passed through ten thousand flowers..."

She stopped halfway, suddenly pretending to have misspoken, and apologized with a smile: "Sorry, Third Madam of the Li Family, these are just rumors, I was talking nonsense, don't take it to heart. Since you are already married now, Third Young Master Li will definitely be devoted to you."

"That's right, all those things from the past are over."

The woman beside Lady He also spoke up, deliberately emphasizing the word "past."

After finishing, she suddenly looked behind Cai Xiaotang, her expression changing slightly.

Cai Xiaotang, however, didn't notice, nodding thoughtfully, having completely understood what these two people wanted to do.

This kind of sowing discord tactic is a bit too low-level, isn't it?

They wouldn't think she's the kind of brainless little girl who would immediately run to find Li Xiao and make a scene, would they?

Cai Xiaotang's eyes flickered for a moment, finally no longer holding back, and she retorted with a curled lip: "How are you two so clear about my husband's past? It seems you are very concerned about him?"

As soon as she finished speaking, she saw the two women in front of her change their expressions slightly, looking somewhat incredulous.

Cai Xiaotang thought they had been poked in their secrets, and felt even more unhappy, continuing unhurriedly.

"Since you both said that things are already in the past, why bother coming to me to gossip? Is this kind of gossiping behavior what you so-called mature women of your age do? That really opened my eyes. If I might become like you in the future, then I'd rather stay this young forever, so as not to be annoying."

Her face was smiling, but every word she said poked at the places the two women in front of her cared about most.

Lady He pursed her lips tightly, her gaze at Cai Xiaotang somewhat sharp, then her eyes shifted, and she suddenly laughed.

"The Third Madam of the Li Family really has a sharp tongue. You speak so rudely, do you never consider the consequences? It seems that when Third Young Master Li is with you, he must have often had to clean up your messes because of your lack of discretion. It must be very tiring, right?"

Her last question wasn't looking at Cai Xiaotang, but fixedly looking behind Cai Xiaotang.

Cai Xiaotang was stunned at the sight, her body suddenly stiffening, realizing something.

She widened her eyes slightly, but didn't dare to turn around.

Could it be... Li Xiao standing behind her?

It couldn't be such a coincidence, could it?

Wasn't he off talking about business with her brother?

Cai Xiaotang stood rooted to the spot as if she had been acupunctured, not moving an inch.

The next second—"I won't trouble others to worry about my person. Even if it's cleaning up messes, I'm willing. After all, her being so sharp-tongued now is also my responsibility, but..."

Li Xiao said, stepping forward twice, affectionately holding Cai Xiaotang's hand, and smiling at her.

"Anyway, I'm the one who spoiled her, and there's nothing wrong with that."

Cai Xiaotang: "..."

Damn!

This guy not only appeared suddenly, but also heard their conversation just now!

Seeing the two of them being so loving, a flash of jealousy quickly crossed Lady He's eyes, and she stood stiff-faced without speaking.

Li Xiao couldn't be bothered to deal with them, pulling Cai Xiaotang to turn and leave.

But he suddenly stopped.

"By the way, please also don't make wild guesses about me. I'm just this shallow, I like young and beautiful ones."

Lady He stiffened, suddenly clenching her fists, her face turning green.

Cai Xiaotang was also stunned, nearly unable to hold it in, directly laughing out loud.

What is called killing the heart!

Those two women said Li Xiao liked young and beautiful ones, so he just went along with it and confirmed it!

Because compared to her, there is no way for those two to make up for the age gap!

Go sulk by yourselves!

The two walked further away, holding hands.

Only then did Cai Xiaotang suddenly react, slightly pulling her hand away from Li Xiao's.

"Still angry?"

Li Xiao curled his lips, looking at Cai Xiaotang with great interest.

"What do you think?"

Cai Xiaotang deliberately didn't answer directly, dropping these three words, and walked toward the garden behind.

It would be a miracle if Lady He and Li Xiao weren't well-acquainted!

Otherwise, there would be no need to run over here just to be snide and sarcastic to her over a necklace.

And saying something about how only mature and steady people can capture a man's heart.

Isn't that just a way of saying that a woman like her is the only one who looks like a match when standing next to Li Xiao?

Cai Xiaotang thought to herself, feeling a bit stifled, and her pace quickened as she walked.

"Don't go out, it's cold outside."

Li Xiao caught her in time at the garden entrance and pulled her back.

Cai Xiaotang, however, said sullenly, "I want to go out and get some fresh air."

As she spoke, she went straight out the door, walking very fast.

The snow outside had not yet melted, and the air was a bit chilly.

Cai Xiaotang took a deep breath, feeling that the gloom in her heart had dissipated quite a bit.

But suddenly, she felt that it was strangely quiet behind her.

She stopped, turned slightly to the side, and discovered that there wasn't a single person behind her!

Li Xiao didn't follow?

Cai Xiaotang was stunned for a moment, stared in the direction she had come from for a few seconds, then abruptly withdrew her gaze and pouted slightly, feeling somewhat displeased.

If he didn't come, he didn't come...

She hadn't asked him to follow her just now!

Thinking this, she prepared to continue walking forward.

She had only taken a few steps when—suddenly, the sound of someone running came from behind her.

Immediately after, her shoulders felt warm.

A fluffy shawl was wrapped around her shoulders, and she instantly felt much warmer.

Cai Xiaotang blinked, and before she could react, a delicate and cute little cake, held up by a few slender fingers, appeared before her eyes.