Chapter 241 Awareness

Jiang Zhi was scolded by Jiang Xuan and looked completely bewildered: "What's wrong with me? How come I'm not paying attention to Honey? Isn't Honey doing great now?"

Jiang Xuan wanted to beat this heartless person up. He didn't even know when his sister had been kidnapped!

"Honey, did you not sleep well last night? Why are you so sleepy?" Jiang Xuan asked worriedly.

Jiang Mi yawned and said listlessly, "I couldn't sleep well last night because we moved to a new place. Maybe I'm a bit of a light sleeper. It's not my own bed, so it's not comfortable to sleep in, especially in an unfamiliar place."

Jiang Xuan didn't suspect anything. Jiang Mi's expression didn't seem like she was lying. He thought about it and figured that although Huo Ran might have other feelings for Jiang Mi, Huo Ran's words and actions hadn't gone too far. He had the demeanor of a gentleman, so there shouldn't be anything wrong with him.

"Me too, I didn't sleep well last night either," Jiang Zhi chimed in, yawning as he did so.

Jiang Xuan said helplessly, "Forget it. You start yelling as soon as you lie in bed. I couldn't fall asleep for a long time because of you, and you still have the nerve to say that."

Jiang Zhi chuckled and didn't argue. His temper had improved a lot recently, and his heart softened immediately whenever he thought of his son.

The sudden sound of horses' hooves approached, and he asked in a low voice, "Brother Jiang, there's a teahouse up ahead. Would you like to rest for a while?"

Jiang Xuan was initially unwilling, but after glancing at the kettle, she realized that there wasn't much water left. If she didn't refill it, it probably wouldn't last until the next time.

"Alright, thank you all for your hard work. Young Master Huo, we still have two days before we arrive in the capital. Why don't you buy a carriage and rest a bit? Riding horses all the time must be tiring, right?"

Huo Ran thanked him but declined the suggestion. It was just riding a horse for a few days. He had done it before. Back when he followed his father and fought on the battlefield, it was much more difficult than this.

“Young Master Huo is a martial artist, so it’s only because he’s uncomfortable riding in a carriage. If it were me, I wouldn’t want to ride in a carriage either,” Jiang Zhi interjected. In a short time, he had already developed a good relationship with Huo Ran.

Jiang Xuan couldn't help but pour cold water on him again: "Really? Then why don't you go out and ride a horse? Isn't it unfair to you to sit in a carriage here?"

Jiang Zhi said aggrievedly, "I think I'd better give up. I'm not used to riding. My thighs still hurt from the last time I rode a horse. That's really not something a human can do. So now I admire these people even more."

Seeing that Jiang Zhi's words were full of praise for Huo Ran, Jiang Xuan asked curiously, "You seem to think highly of Young Master Huo. So let me ask you, what do you think if Young Master Huo were to become your brother-in-law?"

Not only was Jiang Zhi startled, but even Jiang Mi, who was about to fall asleep, was so frightened that she was wide awake.

"Second brother, what are you saying?"

Ignoring Jiang Mi, Jiang Xuan focused on Jiang Zhi and asked.

Jiang Zhi paused for a moment, thought about it seriously, and said, "Actually, I think Young Master Huo's appearance and character are quite good, but we don't know much about him. We don't know anything about his family background or what he does. It's hard to say. Have you taken a fancy to Young Master Huo?"

Jiang Zhi asked about Jiang Xuan, but Jiang Mi's face turned red.

Jiang Xuan had already seen it out of the corner of his eye. He sighed and said, "It's not that I've taken a liking to you. Never mind, I was just saying it casually. You don't have to take it seriously. Just pretend I didn't say anything."

Jiang Zhi was stunned by the question. He looked at Jiang Xuan and then at Jiang Mi, but neither of them spoke. He didn't know what to say. He lifted the curtain and glanced at Huo Ran. He was even more handsome and dashing in the sunlight. He was indeed a good person. It would be better if his family background were simpler and more straightforward.

Suddenly, he noticed someone watching him. He turned around and met Jiang Zhi's gaze. He gave him a friendly smile, but Jiang Zhi immediately pulled his head back as if he were doing something wrong.

What's going on? Before, Jiang Zhi would give him a silly laugh when he saw him, but now he's avoiding him. Could it be that they're talking about me inside? Are they saying good things or bad things?

Huo Ran began to get restless. He steered his horse closer to the carriage, hoping to...

He could hear some things, but unfortunately the carriage was well-sealed, so he couldn't hear anything.

The group traveled for another two days before finally arriving outside the capital. With the capital right in front of them, the three Jiang siblings were extremely excited.

"This is my first time in the capital. The capital is really different. The city walls alone are more magnificent than anywhere else. The guards outside are dressed in very impressive clothes. It's really great. No wonder everyone wants to come to the capital."

Jiang Zhi kept sighing. Although Jiang Xuan and Jiang Mi didn't say anything, they were thinking similar things to Jiang Xuan.

Huo Ran took the lead and the guards made way for him as soon as they saw him. Jiang Mi and the others walked straight in without any questioning.

"This... Young Master Huo was able to enter the capital city directly with his face. It seems his identity is not simple?" Jiang Zhi whispered in Jiang Xuan's ear.

Jiang Xuan noticed it too, but he didn't say anything. He knew he would find out Huo Ran's true identity later.

Huo Ran's high-profile approach stemmed from his desire to no longer conceal his identity. Since he wanted to be with Jiang Mi, he needed to be honest with her and truly begin to understand her.

"What are your plans?" Huo Ran asked.

He certainly wanted to help, but he didn't want to disrupt their plans, especially for the two men, Jiang Xuan and Jiang Zhi. Men have pride, and they wouldn't be happy if they were always helped. Even Jiang Mi, with her personality, didn't like that.

Sure enough, Jiang Xuan had her own ideas: "Before I came, I sent my teacher's letter to a tutor. When we go back to him, he has already arranged accommodations for us."

Huo Ran frowned: "Honey... has everything been arranged for Miss Jiang as well? If it's the academy, I'm afraid it won't be convenient, since it's all men there. Miss Jiang is a girl after all, so it will be quite inconvenient."

Jiang Mi didn't mind: "It's alright, I'll just stay in a restaurant or inn. While my two brothers are looking for a tutor, I'll go and familiarize myself with the capital, and maybe see if there are any good houses I can buy. By the way, Young Master Huo, you know this place quite well, do you know where there are houses for sale?"

Even Huo Ran, who knew Jiang Mi's personality, was still surprised by her idea. The first thing a woman does upon arriving in the capital is to buy a house. Anyone who didn't know her would definitely think she was very rich and powerful.