I relied on a system to prolong my life in ancient times.

Chapter 345 The Schemes of the Xu Siblings

"Brother, what exactly happened?"

Next, Xiao Siqi recounted everything that had happened.

It turned out that Xiao Siqi had run into Xu Wei, an old friend, when he went to another city to discuss business. Xu Wei was very hospitable and invited him to his home, which he couldn't refuse, so he went.

Little did they expect that this trip would lead to an accident.

That evening, Xu Wei invited him for drinks, and he accidentally drank too much. When he woke up the next day, Xu Wei's half-sister, Xu Rong, appeared in his bed.

Looking at Xu Rong crying on the bed, and recalling yesterday's events, he understood everything: he had been tricked.

Xiao Siqi recalled the scene and his face showed pain. He had never imagined being betrayed and schemed against by his own friend.

Before he could figure out how to handle the situation, his friend Xu Wei walked in: "Siqi, are you awake yet? Your alcohol tolerance is a bit low."

Xu Wei's smile vanished the moment he saw the person on the bed.

"Sister, what are you doing here?"

"Fine, Xiao Siqi, I treated you as a friend, and this is how you repay me." Xu Wei's anger made Xiao Siqi think that she was the one who was wrong, but was that really the case? This was the Xu family home, and there were Xu family members everywhere.

"Little sister, what happened? Did Xiao Siqi bully you?"

"Waaah, brother, yesterday I was just thinking that Brother Xiao was drunk, so I wanted to bring her some hangover soup. But as soon as I came in, I was... I was..." Xu Rong's words were self-evident. What did she mean? Could anyone present not know?

"Xiao Siqi, I never expected you to be such a shameless person. My sister kindly brought you hangover soup, and you treated her like this. I am extremely disappointed in you."

"Don't worry, little sister, I will never let you suffer injustice for nothing."

Xiao Siqi watched the brother and sister act quietly. He had known Xu Wei for some time, but he never knew that Xu Wei doted on his half-sister.

Also, is the Xu family short of people? Do they need a young lady from a sheltered family to come to an outsider's room in the middle of the night to deliver hangover soup?

Perhaps seeing that Xiao Siqi was ignoring them, the two stopped pretending and putting on a show of brotherly and sisterly affection.

"Siqi, you bullied my sister. Tell me, what are you going to do about it?"

Xiao Siqi glanced coldly at Xu Wei: "Heh, haven't you all made your plans? Why do you need to ask me?"

Xu Wei's thoughts had been exposed. Enraged, he retorted, "Xiao Siqi, what do you mean by that? You bullied my sister, are you just unwilling to admit it?"

"Admit it? How can I not admit it? I was careless this time, and I have no choice but to accept the loss. Now tell me, what do you want me to do?"

Xiao Siqi chuckled self-deprecatingly. He already knew the consequences of this matter, but he had indeed touched Xu Rong. The Xu siblings were shameless, but he couldn't bring himself to do something irresponsible.

But when he thought of his wife and children at home, he felt a pang of heartache. How could he have been so careless?

When the Xu siblings realized they had been discovered, they stopped pretending and directly revealed their purpose.

“Siqi, we are good friends, and I don’t want to make things difficult for you, but you also know that a woman’s reputation is extremely important. Now that she is yours, you should take responsibility.”

Xu Wei spoke very sincerely, and his expression was very touching. He seemed to be a good brother who cared deeply for his sister and a good friend.

However, Xiao Siqi still noticed the calculating glint in his eyes.

"Heh, I will take her as my concubine." Xiao Siqi closed his eyes and said these words while suppressing the disgust and pain in his heart.

“That won’t do. My sister is a respectable woman. How can she become someone’s concubine?” Xu Wei immediately retorted. What good is a concubine?

Xu Rong was also unwilling. After putting on such a show yesterday, how could she only be a concubine?

"Then what do you want to do? Do you still want me to marry her?" Xiao Siqi sneered, suppressing his anger.

"Siqi, look at what you're saying. I know you have a wife. We're good friends, how could I put you in a difficult position?" Xu Wei smiled insincerely.

Xiao Siqi scoffed, "Friend? Don't sully that word. I can't afford to be your friend." A friend full of scheming, he had no idea how unlucky he was.

Upon hearing Xiao Siqi's words, Xu Wei's expression immediately changed, but remembering his own scheme, he put on a smile again.

"Siqi, I think my sister is also an innocent girl, so you should at least give her the position of a secondary wife."

"A secondary wife? You really dare to dream of that?" If he really married Xu Rong as a secondary wife, where would he put Qu Yin?

"At most, I'll be a concubine. Otherwise, I'll resolve today's matter in another way." In truth, even as a concubine, he wouldn't want to, but he had no choice.

The two siblings exchanged a glance, both feeling somewhat resentful.

However, they couldn't push him too far. After all, Xiao Siqi was the son of a wealthy family with an uncle who was a high-ranking official of the third rank. He was not comparable to ordinary merchants like them. If they pushed him too far, and he really did something, they would have no way to fight back.

The reason he was able to do this today was because he saw that Xiao Siqi was a good person and an upright gentleman.

The two siblings eventually compromised, but they still had to keep up the pretense.

"Siqi, you've gone too far. My sister has lost her innocence because of you, and all you've given her is the position of a concubine. Leave now, I can take care of my sister myself." Xu Wei's words were full of concern for his sister and condemnation of the person who hurt her.

If that were really the case, Xiao Siqi would admire him, but this man's face was full of calculation and hypocrisy.

"Brother, I don't want to. I've already lost my innocence. I can't stay at home and bring shame to Father and Mother, and to you, brother. I'm willing to be your concubine." Xu Rong cried, tears streaming down her face.

“Sister, you’re being silly. Being a concubine isn’t easy. We’re not afraid of what people say.”

"Brother, if I don't marry Brother Xiao, I'll have no choice but to die." Xu Rong said as she got off the bed and was about to bang her head against the corner of the table.

Xu Wei immediately stopped her: "Sister, why are you doing this? I've already agreed."

"Waaaah... Brother."

Xiao Siqi watched this dramatic scene with nothing but mockery in his eyes. These two really know how to act.

"Siqi, although my sister is a concubine, this matter is ultimately your fault. I hope you treat her well, otherwise I will not let you off the hook." Xu Wei said to Xiao Siqi, acting as if he doted on his sister and couldn't bear to part with her, which made Xiao Siqi feel nauseous.

"In that case, shouldn't we go out?" Xiao Siqi's expression was calm and expressionless.

"Siqi, you hurry up and pack your things. I'm taking my sister with me." Having achieved their goal, the Xu siblings had no intention of continuing the act.