Chapter 129 - Chapter 129: Arriving at Qingzhou
Chapter 129: Arriving at Qingzhou
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
He cut a slice from the back of the fish, a piece with no bones.
Jiang Peihuan took it from the Xiao Nanye’s hand and tasted it gently.
“How does it taste?”
“Mmm, it’s good.”
There wasn’t any flavor other than the fish itself. But the fish was quite fresh, so it tasted pretty nice.
Hearing Jian Peihuan’s words, Xiao Nanye smiled and continued to cut the fish.
After eating several pieces, Jiang Peihuan looked at Xiao Nanye and said, “I’m full now. You should eat some too.”
“Mmm.”
Hearing Jiang Peihuan say she was full, Xiao Nanye put his knife away. He was less meticulous when he ate, simply bringing the fish to his mouth.
After chewing off the flesh, he tossed the fish bones into the fire.
There was something charmingly ordinary about Xiao Nanye in that moment.
When he had thrown away the fish bones, Jiang Peihuan handed him her handkerchief.
Looking at his puzzled expression, Jiang Peihuan said softly, “Your hands are greasy, wipe them.”
The man smiled, accepted the handkerchief from Jiang Peihuan, and wiped his hands. But instead of returning the handkerchief, Xiao Nanye tucked it into his own sleeve.
Witnessing this, Ye Xiao and Deputy General Liu, who were on the other side, were full of surprise.
“What are you looking at?”
Suddenly, a cold gaze fell on them. Facing Xiao Nanye’s unemotional look, Ye Xiao and Deputy General Liu hurriedly averted their eyes.
That night, they all slept a while in the temple.
In the early morning, when the sky was just beginning to lighten, Jiang Peihuan opened her eyes. As soon as she woke, she noticed that the coat she was wearing was Xiao Nanye’s.
Turning her head, she found Xiao Nanye was not there.
“Eldest Miss, you’re awake.”
Ye Xiao sat across from Jiang Peihuan, and when she saw her open her eyes, she quickly said. At this time, Jiang Peihuan noticed that Deputy General Liu was also gone.
Looking at Ye Xiao, she asked softly, “Where’s Xiao Nanye?”
“His Highness went out with Deputy General Liu, saying they would find something for you to eat.”
“Huan Er, you’re awake?”
Before Ye Xiao could finish speaking, Jiang Peihuan saw Xiao Nanye approaching. He was only wearing a thin shirt, and his sleeves were a bit wet.
Deputy General Liu followed behind Xiao Nanye carrying two wild chickens in his hands.
Seeing the two wild chickens, Jiang Peihuan’s eyes showed a touch of surprise.
“Eldest Miss, His Highness air walk skill is truly extraordinary. These two wild chickens were caught by him.”
“Enough, go clean them up.”
Seeing Deputy General Liu about to say something more, Xiao Nanye spoke directly.
Seeing this, Ye Xiao quickly said, “Give them to me, I’ll take them outside and clean them.”
“It’s fine, you stay with the Eldest Miss, I’ll be done soon.”
Seeing Ye Xiao reach out her hand, Deputy General Liu dodged it and walked out.
Shortly after, Deputy General Liu came back in, carrying the cleaned wild chickens.
Just like last night, the two wild chickens were put on the grill.
Jiang Peihuan rarely eats greasy food in the morning, but she ate quite a bit of the freshly grilled wild chickens.
However, as Jiang Peihuan was cleaning her hands, Xiao Nanye suddenly handed her two small red fruits.
Jiang Peihuan, having studied medicine, recognized them as wild hawthorn.
“Eating meat in the morning can cause indigestion, eat these hawthorn fruits to help with digestion.”
Hearing the man’s words, Jiang Peihuan put the hawthorn into her mouth. The fruit was very sour, but to Jiang Peihuan, it tasted sweet.
When the sky was bright, all of them rode to Qingzhou.
Jiang Peihuan thought Xiao Nanye would go with her to the Xue Mansion. Just as she was contemplating how to decline, Xiao Nanye reined in his horse. “Huan Er, 1 won’t go to the Xue Mansion. 1’11 be at an inn in the city. If anything happens, let Ye Xiao come and find me.”
“Ok, I’ll come find you after I see my grandmother.”
“There’s no hurry. You should go and visit Old Madam Xue first.”
The road ahead led to the Xue Mansion. After setting things straight with Xiao Nanye, Jiang Peihuan rode her horse onward.
When Jiang Peihuan arrived at the entrance of the Xue Mansion with Ye Xiao and Deputy General Liu, a young man in white was also reining in his horse.
Jiang Peihuan recognized this young man, her second uncle’s eldest son, Xue Qi.
Xue Qi looked at Jiang Peihuan on the horse, a hint of confusion in his eyes. At this moment, Deputy General Liu stepped forward, “Greetings, young master Xue.”
Upon seeing Deputy General Liu, Xue Qi looked shocked. Then he turned to
Jiang Peihuan and smiled softly, “You are my cousin Peihuan.”
“Cousin Qi, I thought you wouldn’t recognize me.”
Counting the time, it had been several years since Jiang Peihuan and Xue Qi had last met.
In her previous life, the last time Jiang Peihuan saw Xue Qi was when her family was being raided. Xue Qi, leading his soldiers, questioned Xiao Junhao but was ordered to be killed.
“People say that a girl changes a lot when she grows up. Our Peihuan has grown into such a beautiful young woman. Let’s go meet grandmother. Seeing you will surely make her very happy.”
The Xue family are military generals. The old madam Xue had two sons and one daughter. The eldest son was Xue Tao, the second son was Xue Hai, and Xue Yan was the youngest daughter.
Jiang Peihuan’s maternal grandfather died in battle when Xue Yan was very young. The old madam Xue alone supported the Xue family and raised her children exceptionally well.
“Second Young Master?”
As soon as Xue Qi entered the mansion, the servants greeted him. Seeing Jiang Peihuan by his side, the butler looked very surprised.
“Butler, go tell my elder brother that cousin Peihuan has arrived. I will take her to grandmother’s courtyard.”
“Miss?”
“This is the little miss.”
Upon hearing Xue Qi’s words, the butler of the Xue family looked at Jiang Peihuan with great excitement.
He had watched Xue Yan grow up since childhood. Xue Yan had not returned to Qingzhou for many years. Seeing Jiang Peihuan now, the housekeeper felt as if he was seeing a young Xue Yan, his eyes filled with excitement.
Seeing the excited butler, Xue Qi turned to Jiang Peihuan and said softly, “Huan Er, this is Uncle Xue. He been taking care and watched Aunt Xue Yan grow up since young.”
“Uncle Xue, nice to meet you.”
“No, no, no… Little Miss, you must not bow to an old man like me.”
Seeing Jiang Peihuan bowing to him, butler Uncle Xue hurriedly waved his hand, his eyes welling up.
“Alright, Uncle Xue, go inform my elder brother. I will go to grandmother’s place first.”
“Alright, I will go and inform eldest young master right away.”
After that, Xue Qi took Jiang Peihuan’s hand and headed towards the backyard.
After crossing a small bridge, Xue Qi led Jiang Peihuan into a courtyard.
“Grandmother?”
As soon as he entered the courtyard, Xue Qi called out loudly.
Inside the room.
Old Madam Xue was lying on the soft bed, her face a bit pale. Hearing the noise outside, she smiled and said to the maid beside her, “Yun Gui, go see what that Qi boy is yelling about.”
“I guess the second young master has brought another gift for you, old madam.”
“You’re right, Nanny Gui, I indeed have brought a gift for grandmother. Grandmother, let’s see if you’re satisfied with this gift?”
While speaking, Xue Qi pulled Jiang Peihuan over to the old madam Xue..