Chapter 153 Mian actually cares about him a lot

Upon hearing this, the snow wolf proudly raised its head high.

It can take on ten at once, but unfortunately its task today is to help Mianmian retreat. Otherwise, it could have stretched its muscles a bit more.

The Seventh Prince welcomed Xie Mianmian into the carriage. The two carriages were too big; one could fit in, but not the other, so they secretly followed behind the carriage, escorting her all the way.

The carriage clattered along the bluestone bricks. The carriage was quiet, and neither of the two spoke, but the atmosphere was tacit and harmonious, and there was no awkwardness.

Xie Mianmian closed her eyes, feeling somewhat drowsy.

The unique scent of the evening breeze wafted in from outside the window. With a jolt from the car wheels, she fell into a cold, hard embrace, and drifted off to sleep, inhaling the lingering sandalwood fragrance.

The seventh prince carefully half-embraced the woman in his arms and whispered to the coachman, "Slow down."

The two following behind were puzzled. Why were they moving slower and slower? Were they going to be out shopping late at night?

After who knows how much time has passed, even the slowest carriage will eventually reach its destination, and even the most reluctant person will have to let go.

The Seventh Prince gently patted Xie Mianmian's arm, "Wake up, we're here."

Xie Mianmian opened her eyes. One moment she was still in a deep sleep, and the next she was back in the carriage in the human world, her hand resting on the Seventh Prince's waist.

She abruptly stepped back, leaving the warm embrace where she had been sleeping soundly, and stammered, "I'm sorry, thank you, Your Highness, I'll go back now."

Ugh, this is so weird, why is my heart pounding?

Xie Mianmian jumped straight off the carriage. When she looked up, she saw Gao Wei, the grandson of Old Master Gao next door, who had just returned home.

Upon seeing Xie Mianmian, Gao Wei led his horse over and said, "Miss Xie, what a coincidence."

Gao Wei, as expected of someone born into a family of military generals, was very robust, with an upright and resolute face—a true rough man.

"Young Master Gao, you're back so late too?"

"I've been very busy with official duties lately."

Since returning from fighting the Japanese pirates, the two families have become even closer. As peers, Xie Mianmian had played with Gao Wei when they were children, and their relationship remained close as they grew up.

A cool evening breeze blew, lifting Xie Mianmian's previously messy hair, which fluttered in front of her eyes.

Gao Wei reached out to her, wanting to help her tuck that unsightly strand of hair behind her ear.

Xie Mianmian stepped back to avoid his hand and brushed her hair aside. "Young Master Gao, please go back and rest. My family is waiting for me. Let's talk again next time."

She covered her hair with one hand and looked back at the Seventh Prince's carriage. She saw that the carriage had already gone far away, leaving only a lonely carriage silhouette on the dark and empty street.

After saying goodbye to Gao Wei, Xie Mianmian took the two children back home. It was late at night, but the hall was still brightly lit. Bai Yun was holding a book, reading and drinking tea at the same time.

Seeing Bai Yun so relaxed, Xie Mianmian understood everything. "Third Sister-in-law, you actually teamed up with others to make fun of me! Let me tell you, I'm going to get angry!"

Bai Yun put down her book. "What is Mianmian talking about? Have you found the account books for Yueya Garden?"

Bai Yun would never admit that this was actually a little scheme she had set up, just to dissuade Xie Mianmian from entering the Mountain Pavilion, and that she would never let Xie Mianmian find the real ledger.

Xie Mianmian slammed the books she was holding onto the table and said aggrievedly, "Isn't this just teasing?"

It would be one thing if I simply failed to complete the task, but this made me lose face in front of the Seventh Prince.

Bai Yun said earnestly, "The world is a dangerous place. You can even fall for such a simple trick. If you were really sent to gather intelligence, would you be able to escape unscathed?"

Xie Mianmian was speechless and unable to refute. She could only snuggle up to Bai Yun and sob, "No, please, Third Sister-in-law, you cheated. Give me another chance. I'll definitely do it well this time."

Bai Yun was so dizzy from this persistent man's shaking that she cried out, "Husband!"

A short while later, Xie Huaijin appeared in the hall and walked towards them.

Having been tempered by the brutal battlefield, he has shed some of the naivety and innocence of his youth. The past ten years of experience have made him temper his sharpness, like a sword temporarily sheathed.

"Third Brother." Xie Mianmian looked at him expectantly, then suddenly realized that he definitely wouldn't help her.

In front of her family, she can be that child again, pouting freely, tucking her hands under her armpits, and saying willfully, "I don't care, I want it."

Xie Huaijin sneered. He would agree to anything except this.

"Then I'll have to have a good talk with the Seventh Prince and see if he can let you into the Mountain Pavilion."

Xie Mianmian clasped her hands together and begged for forgiveness, "My dear third brother, I won't mention it again."

Startled, she quickly ran back to the courtyard. For some reason, she was afraid of the Seventh Prince; if these things were brought to his attention, he would definitely be angry.

Xie Mianmian didn't want to see him angry, nor did she want him to be disappointed in her. She seemed to care a lot about the Seventh Prince's feelings.

why is that?

Xie Mianmian buried her head in the fluffy embrace, took a few deep breaths, and stopped thinking about it, turning her thoughts to the woman with the fox in her skirt.

Could it be that the Northern Rong have made a comeback and they have not given up taming wild beasts?

She recalled the huge iron cage stained with blood, the golden eagle vomiting blood in agony, and the pitiful eyes of the snow wolf mother.

Later she learned that the Northern Rong wanted to demonstrate their ability to build an army of ferocious beasts.

Thinking of this, she suddenly sat up, a terrifying thought forming in her mind.

Could it be that in the past ten years, the Northern Rong have actually successfully built a beast army?!

Then she collapsed onto the furry body, thinking, "I don't want to think about it anymore. Let's stop here for today. My head is about to explode."

Xie Huaijin, watching his younger sister's hurried escape from the lobby, smiled helplessly.

Over the years, she herself probably didn't know how special the Seventh Prince was to her. No, even the Seventh Prince himself didn't know.

Youth is wonderful. Xie Huaijin didn't intend to interfere in their affairs; he'd let them do what they wanted.

He affectionately embraced his wife and walked towards the yard. It was late at night, time to go to bed.

Xie Huaijin found it amusing to think about his past childish words and actions.

Fortunately, neither he nor Bai Yun gave up on each other at that time.