Inviting the Moon to the Farmhouse

Chapter 158 The dispute begins

Xia Lanyue was lying in bed, half asleep and half awake, when the door was pushed open. She felt someone rush in, and at the same time, she woke up with a start.

When she opened her eyes, she saw Xia Yao standing by the bed. He looked anxious and asked Xia Lanyue, "Ayue, what did you say to Xia Huifang just now?"

Xia Lanyue was confused and got out of bed. "I didn't say anything."

"Then why did she hang herself?!" Xia Yao asked with a furrowed brow and a serious expression.

"What?! Hanging herself?" Xia Lanyue panicked, but quickly realized it must be Xia Huifang's scheme, and relaxed again. "Is she dead?"

Xia Yao's expression changed, and he shook off her hand, "Do you know what you're saying?!"

Seeing Xia Yao's nervous expression and sensing the distrust in his words, Xia Lanyue explained with a hint of grievance, "She spread rumors about me and wants me to break up with you."

Xia Yao sighed helplessly, "But you two didn't have to go this far, did you? Are you risking your lives for a moment?"

Xia Lanyue sensed the reproach in his voice. "I didn't expect her to do this either." Seeing Xia Yao's attitude, she felt somewhat sad. Coupled with Xia Huifang's words that afternoon, she couldn't help but feel dissatisfied with Xia Yao.

Xia Yao noticed Xia Lanyue's sadness and seemed to realize that his tone wasn't very good, so he softened his tone, saying, "She's being silly again, don't mind her."

“I don’t mind her, but I do mind you. Are you questioning me because you don’t trust me? Do you think I’m so tactless that I would drive her to suicide?” Xia Lanyue said, sounding aggrieved.

Xia Yao then realized that his expression had been too intense and had not taken Xia Lanyue's feelings into account. He stepped forward and hugged Xia Lanyue, saying, "I'm sorry, that's not what I meant. I know you're not like that. It's just that when I came back, I saw her hanging from the rafters, and I got a little anxious and spoke without thinking. Please don't be angry."

Xia Lanyue, nestled in Xia Yao's arms, said coldly, "She was just putting on an act for you. Can't you tell?"

"Ah Yue," Xia Yao said reproachfully, releasing Xia Lanyue and looking at her, "This is no joke."

"You still don't believe me," Xia Lanyue said, and turned her head away.

At this moment, both of them fell silent; one didn't want to talk to anyone, and the other didn't know how to start a conversation.

Finally, Xia Yao spoke up, "A-Yue, can you guys stop making a scene?"

"Am I the one causing trouble? She's the one who came to make trouble for me. She falsely accused me of having an affair with Li Zhuang. Did you know about this?" Xia Lanyue said, tears welling up in her eyes.

Xia Yao was taken aback and immediately realized that Xia Huifang had gone too far. He quickly cupped her face in his hands, gently stroking her cheeks with his fingers, and comforted her, "Don't be like this, it's my fault, it's my fault for not understanding, I misunderstood you."

Xia Lanyue tried hard to suppress her emotions and prevent her tears from falling.

Xia Yao gently pulled Xia Lanyue into his arms. "Ayue, I won't leave you. She was wrong, and I'll talk to her about it, so please don't be angry. It's just that I'm in a difficult position. Can you please not hold it against her?"

Xia Lanyue was somewhat disappointed in Xia Yao. Despite the situation, he still tried to persuade her to be magnanimous, saying, "It's not that I'm holding a grudge against her, it's that she won't let me go. She doesn't want us to be together."

Xia Yao was silent for a moment, then said to Xia Lanyue, "Lanyue, I don't care what she says, or what others say, I won't break up with you. It's just that it's wrong of her to make a scene. I hope you can be more tolerant of her, okay?"

At this moment, Xia Lanyue felt that she had underestimated Xia Huifang's importance in Xia Yao's heart, but not wanting to put Xia Yao in a difficult position, she reluctantly nodded.

Seeing that Xia Lanyue had agreed to his words, Xia Yao hesitated before speaking his own thoughts, "But, Lanyue, Xia Huifang twisted her back just now and is now lying in bed unable to move. Could you take care of her for a couple of days?"

Xia Lanyue was stunned for a moment, almost doubting her ears. She was still angry, and now he wanted her to take care of Xia Huifang? She turned her body to the side and refused his request, "I don't know how to take care of people."

“Ah Yue, she can’t move now and needs us. We can’t just leave her like this.”

Xia Lanyue sneered, "I didn't say I wouldn't take care of it. You can find someone else to manage it. Hire someone, and I'll pay for it."

“I’ve already talked to her about this, but she absolutely refuses, which is why I’ve come to you to discuss it. Could you please take care of her for a few days, for my sake? Once she’s better, I’ll immediately send her back to Hegu Village and make sure she never comes back,” Xia Yao said.

Xia Lanyue pouted, recalling that Xia Yao had said the same thing a few days ago, but Xia Huifang still came anyway, which made her feel bad. "But I'm still angry."

“Take your anger out on me. You can hit me or scold me however you want,” Xia Yao said, grabbing Xia Lanyue’s hand and pounding it against his chest.

Xia Lanyue withdrew her hand. She felt that Xia Yao treated Xia Huifang even better than she did, which made Xia Lanyue feel somewhat unbalanced. "Xia Yao, she's not your real mother. Aren't you being a little too good to her?"

Xia Yao stared at Xia Lanyue for a long time before finally revealing the reason. It turned out that he, Kong Yao, lost his mother at a young age and the lack of her companionship had always been his regret. Now, through Xia Yao's body, he was experiencing this maternal love, which he found very precious.

These words softened Xia Lanyue's heart. It wasn't out of pity for Xia Yao or Xia Huifang, but because she thought of Dai You. He wasn't her brother, but Xia Lanyue also considered Dai You family. If Dai You were in trouble, she would rush to his aid without hesitation.

Seeing that Xia Lanyue was silent, Xia Yao pulled her into his arms. "I know you feel wronged, but I have no other choice but to beg you. Please say yes, okay?"

Xia Lanyue was initially angry, but she couldn't resist being coaxed into doing something so gentle. So, she gritted her teeth and reluctantly agreed, "Alright, I'll take care of her for a few days. But once she can walk, we'll go back to Hegu Village immediately."

"I knew it, Yue is the best."

Xia Lanyue had no idea what other tormenting things awaited her.

Since Xia Lanyue had agreed to Xia Yao's request, she decided to suppress her temper and take care of Xia Huifang for a few days.

When Xia Huifang woke up and saw Xia Lanyue in the room, she started complaining, "Ouch, my head hurts."

Xia Lanyue quickly went over and asked, "Shall I go and fetch a doctor?"

"No need, go and call Pangao over," Xia Huifang said with displeasure.

Xia Lanyue didn't care at all. She just said "Oh" and turned to go out to call Xia Yao.

A barely perceptible smile appeared on Xia Huifang's lips.

Soon, Xia Yao arrived. As soon as he entered the door, Xia Huifang began to sob, "Pangao, you've finally come."

Seeing her like this, Xia Yao looked at Xia Lanyue with suspicion. Xia Lanyue quickly defended herself, saying, "I didn't do anything."

Xia Huifang tried to get up, but Xia Yao pressed her back onto the bed. "Mother, don't move."

"Pangao, did you talk to Ayue? She doesn't seem willing," Xia Huifang said, looking aggrieved.

Xia Yao turned to look at Xia Lanyue, "No, she agreed to take care of you for a few days, so don't worry."

Xia Lanyue immediately understood; Xia Huifang was starting to act injured. But she learned quickly too, "Oh dear, Xia Yao, Aunt Xia seems to have a deep misunderstanding about me. What should I do?"

Xia Yao seemed to sense the tension in their tone and spoke up, "Mother, A-Yue takes care of you, working hard and worrying about you. You must be understanding." Turning to Xia Lanyue, he said, "Mother's health is like this, she's a bit more sensitive. Please be more understanding."

This time, Xia Lanyue and Xia Huifang tacitly turned their faces away, ignoring Xia Yao.