Chapter 179 Partner
"Grandmother, don't worry, the matter has been resolved, and the Third Master and the others have left." Xiao Jiuyue added, "Jia Yuan didn't tell anyone, right?"
"No, this matter involves the Third Master, and I have already asked them to keep quiet." Madam Xiao's words made Xiao Jiuyue breathe a sigh of relief. She simply told Madam Xiao about the assassination attempt today and said, "Fortunately, Donggui and Huaqing are both good at martial arts, which came in handy."
Xiao Jiuyue subconsciously skipped over the dangerous matters and the matter of blocking the arrows, fearing that Old Madam Xiao would think too much.
"God bless you." Madam Xiao clasped her hands together, expressed her gratitude, and then said, "It's a good thing that the Third Master and the others have left. We hunted wild boars today, which is perfect. We can also cover up our mistake."
Madam Xiao sighed with emotion: "Third Master, it's not easy either."
"Grandmother, even though he is a prince and looks so glamorous, the royal family's affection..." Xiao Jiuyue stopped talking.
"Not to mention the royal family, even those aristocratic families, how much affection do they have in order to climb up?" Old Lady Xiao knew very well that some marriages between aristocratic families, to put it nicely, were to find a high-class husband for their daughters, but to put it bluntly, wasn't it all for profit?
"Grandma, let's not talk about this anymore. Are you worried again today? I'll ask Mother Geng to cook wild boar meat for you later. It tastes good. Come and try it." Xiao Jiuyue changed the subject. She was still not sure whether Second Aunt Xiao Xia really borrowed her luck, or did something with the Xiao family.
Seeing that Xiao Xia had not even shown up or sent any letters after the Xiao family fell into trouble, she was afraid that if she continued to talk, it would make her grandmother sad again.
"Today, I have a feast for the senses." Old Madam Xiao continued her topic.
After Xiao Jiuyue left Old Madam Xiao, she found Xiao Jiayuan. Xiao Jiayuan rushed forward and was about to speak when Xiao Jiuyue interrupted her: "Jiayuan, send some of this wild boar meat to Mr. Jiang later."
"Okay." Xiao Jiayuan nodded repeatedly upon hearing this and said, "I heard that Mr. Jiang's experience was particularly pitiful."
"Then you should learn well from Mr. Jiang." Xiao Jiuyue rubbed his head and waited until there was no one around. She specifically reminded him not to mention the matter of Third Brother's injury again.
"Sister, Third Brother, are you okay?" Xiao Jiayuan said in a low voice, his eyes rolling around, afraid that others would hear him.
"It's okay, don't worry." Xiao Jiuyue said with a smile.
Xiao Jiayuan then happily went outside to see the wild boar. He took Xiao Jiachen with him and prepared to pick a good piece of meat to give to Mr. Jiang. Mr. Jiang must be very happy.
Shi Lizheng happily distributed wild boar meat to the villagers of Fu'an Village, and everyone was grateful to the Xiao family.
"Miss, the villagers are all praising the Xiao family, praising them for their loyalty, righteousness and generosity." Lianxin brought the words of gratitude from the villagers outside to Xiao Jiuyue.
Xiao Jiuyue pursed her lips and smiled as she asked, "Lianxin, have you packed your things for tomorrow's trip to the capital?"
"Are we going to the provincial capital tomorrow?" Lianxin was a little surprised. She almost lost her life today.
Xiao Jiuyue raised an eyebrow: "Why not go?"
"Miss, I'll pack up now." Lianxin immediately got busy and went out in a hurry. Something happened during the day, and she thought that the trip to the provincial capital tomorrow would have to be postponed for one or two days.
Late at night, Xiao Jiuyue took out the jade pendant that Jun Lie had forced upon her. It was a top-grade mutton-fat jade pendant with a panda carved on it?
Maybe it's unique?
Xiao Jiuyue's hand gently stroked the jade pendant. What happened during the day flashed through her mind like a movie replay. One detail made her sit up straight.
Jun Lie, who was in a state of confusion, pushed her away after recognizing her after going through severe pain. Was he afraid that he would hurt her?
Could he have been poisoned? What kind of poison was it that required him to soak in a pool of water?
When Kong Mao shot both arrows at once, Jun Lie was obviously happy that she was hit by an arrow. Wasn't he happy that it was her who was injured?
Xiao Jiuyue took off the jade pendant and stuffed it under the pillow. He turned over and closed his eyes, repeating to himself over and over again in his mind: Maybe it's because she is a partner that I care about her not getting hurt.
The next day, at dawn, Xiao Jiuyue went out early, just like she usually went to the county, without telling anyone, so that when her beautiful mother saw her off, she wouldn't cry again with tears in her eyes.
As for my grandmother, I said goodbye to her yesterday.
Before reaching Lancang County, Zeng Qing was already guarding the city gate. When he saw Xiao Jiuyue, he said happily, "Miss Xiao, everything is ready. We can set off now."
"Let's go." Xiao Jiuyue glanced at the huge carriages that were traveling one after another on the official road. They were longer than a train.
Fortunately, there are many people, otherwise, it would be very difficult to transport so many things to the provincial capital.
"Wow, the mountains all the way to the capital are beautiful!"
"Miss, are those snails used for eating?"
Luo Kui sat in the carriage, chattering excitedly. Last night, she had specially begged Xiao Jiuyue to go to the provincial capital with her.
"Don't all mountains look the same?" Xiao Jiuyue glanced outside. The mountains in Hongdu all looked the same to her, except for their heights and sizes.
"You went to the capital city for food, right?" Lian Xin sat aside, holding the can of bayberries she had just poured out and handed it over, saying, "Miss."
"Of course I'm here to serve the young lady." Luo Kui spoke in a loud voice, looking at the can of bayberries. The bayberries were so red that they turned purple, and even the water in the can was a beautiful red.
"Miss, this can of bayberry is different from canned oranges." Luo Kui was very upset during the time she was recuperating from her injury.
"Try it." Xiao Jiuyue took a sip from the bowl and gestured for Lianxin to share some with Luokui. Lianxin said, "Miss, there are no more bowls."
"It's okay, miss. I'm here to serve you, not to eat." Luo Kui said she didn't want to eat.
The air in the carriage was filled with the sweet smell of canned bayberries.
Xiao Jiuyue looked at Luo Kui, who was pursing her lips and clearly wanted to eat it, and deliberately said, "Forget it. I wanted to let you taste it to see if it tastes good. Since you don't want to eat it, forget it."
The refreshing canned bayberry is quite refreshing in the hot summer.
"Miss, I, I can help you taste it to see if it tastes right." When Luo Kui heard this, she regretted it so much that her intestines almost turned green. She, she wanted to drink it too!
"You just said you didn't want to drink?" Lianxin covered her mouth and laughed.
"I, I'm helping the young lady." Luo Kui answered righteously.
Lianxin was so happy that she laughed out loud.
Xiao Jiuyue watched from the side. With Luo Kui around, the atmosphere was lively and even the boring journey became a lot more interesting.
Along the way, Luo Kui chattered non-stop, bickering with Lian Xin from time to time. Xiao Jiuyue found it particularly interesting. Soon, Hua Qing, the driver, said, "Miss, we've arrived at Hongdu Prefecture."
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