Chapter 284 Your Highness, It’s Time to Go
"Third brother, you are the best. You are of noble status. You are the best." Xiao Jiayuan didn't know how to comfort him and could only praise him.
"Jia Yuan, do you still want me to help you?" Jun Lie's eyes lit up.
"Yes." Xiao Jiayuan nodded and said, "Third brother, I am very grateful that you are willing to help us. From now on, as long as you need my help, I will definitely help you."
"Of course, it can't be something as bad as murder or arson, nor can it harm my family, and it can't go against morality." Xiao Jiayuan added embarrassedly.
"Silly boy, how could I possibly repay kindness with enmity?" Jun Lie smiled and said, "I want to help you, not harm you."
"Oh, that's right." Xiao Jiayuan smiled foolishly.
"You are your sister's only brother. You must protect your sister well and not let her be deceived by those inferior men. Your sister is so outstanding. The man who can be worthy of being your brother-in-law must be very powerful!" Jun Lie said while looking at Xiao Jiayuan.
Xiao Jiayuan felt the burden on his shoulders become heavier. He clenched his fists tightly and said through gritted teeth, "Third brother, I will definitely protect my sister. If anyone dares to take advantage of my sister or bully her, I will fight to the death to make him die!"
"Well, that's what a real man should be like." Jun Lie said admiringly.
"Third brother, I will protect my sister well in the future." Xiao Jiayuan said happily.
"Master, Third Prince, dinner is ready." Ji Fu's voice rang out from outside. Xiao Jiayuan excitedly said, "Third brother, it's time for hot pot. The hot pot my sister made is delicious! Third brother, you'll definitely like it once you've had it."
Jun Lie followed Xiao Jiayuan to the dining table. The aroma of the hot pot filled the air as soon as they entered the room. A variety of fresh dishes were placed on the table. Xiao Jiayuan said excitedly, "Third brother, this hot pot is different from what we had in Shengjing, especially the meat rolls. I guarantee it's so delicious that you'll want to swallow your tongue."
At this moment, Xiao Jiayuan looked like a child who had not grown up.
"Hmm, it smells nice." Jun Lie smelled the fragrance as soon as he entered the house.
Guo Yang whispered in Jun Lie's ear: "Your Highness, it's time for us to leave."
Jun Lie paused as he watched the candlelight flickering on the dining table. “Jia Yuan, let’s save the hot pot for next time.”
"Third brother, you've finally come here, why are you leaving without even eating?" Xiao Jiayuan ran forward in shock and said, "Third brother, it only took a meal."
"Jia Yuan, I have something urgent to do. I really need to leave." Jun Lie looked at him and said, "From now on, remember our agreement. If you have any questions about your studies, you can write to me."
"Third brother, I will." Xiao Jiayuan looked at Jun Lie reluctantly and said, "Then, does my sister know?"
"Your Highness, are you leaving without even having a meal?" Xiao Jiuyue was bringing over some freshly cut meat slices and her special spicy beef jerky. After all, today's wild boar meat meal was thanks to Jun Lie, not to mention that Jun Lie also saved her life, so she had to express her gratitude.
"I have to go back to Shengjing for urgent matters." Jun Lie's eyes fell on the cloak on Xiao Jiuyue. The cloak was torn on the mountain today and has now been mended.
"This..." Xiao Jiuyue immediately turned around and said, "Lianxin, put all these things in the Polo bottle and wrap it with cotton."
"Your Highness, these slices of meat can be eaten after just a dip. We also have these spicy beef jerky, which can be used as dry food." Xiao Jiuyue took the initiative to speak: "I'll get some hot pot ingredients. It's very simple. Just pour all the ingredients into a pot of water, add the meat slices, and cook it. It's ready to eat."
"It's quick to pack. I recently got a batch of Polo bottles, which are very convenient for storing things." Xiao Jiuyue explained as Lianxin and a few others quickly packed up a bag.
"Have a safe journey." Xiao Jiuyue said sincerely, and at the same time looked at Xiao Jiayuan beside him and said, "Jiayuan, please see His Highness off."
"Okay, sister." Xiao Jiayuan immediately took the job.
A thick layer of snow covered the ground. Jun Lie's figure slowly left. Xiao Jiuyue looked back and saw that the table of dishes prepared was half empty. Only the hot pot on the table was still boiling.
Xiao Jiuyue lowered her eyes. From the time she met Jun Lie to the time Jun Lie left, only a few hours had passed.
"Sister, third brother has left. Sister, why did third brother leave in such a hurry without even having a meal?" Xiao Jiayuan looked up in confusion.
Xiao Jiuyue sat down at the table. "He's a noble man, and very busy. You're just a kid, so don't ask around."
"Come, sit down. Let's have hot pot today." Xiao Jiuyue had the dishes brought back. She asked, "Jia Yuan, what did you say to His Highness today?"
"Say..." Xiao Jiayuan started to speak, then he paused and replied, "Third brother taught me my lessons."
Xiao Jiayuan told him how Jun Lie taught him to study, how to write, and how he made progress, but he did not mention their cooperation, nor did he tell him that Jun Lie gave him the seal and went to Jing'an Bookstore to correspond with him. The third brother said that this was their little secret.
Xiao Jiuyue raised an eyebrow and looked at Xiao Jiayuan's chubby face, which was slowly becoming slimmer and thinner. She asked, "Didn't you say anything else?"
"No, there is too little time. I originally wanted to learn from Master Guo, but I don't have time." Xiao Jiayuan was quite disappointed. He felt that what Master Guo Yang taught him was very practical!
Xiao Jiuyue raised his hand, cracked a chestnut and sent it over: "Silly boy, be careful that Jin Wen and his brothers will get angry with you."
"Sister, I haven't taken a disciple yet. They'll be happy to have another person to teach me." Xiao Jiayuan said seriously. Jin Wen and Jin Wu were eager for him to learn more. He said, "Besides, Jin Wen also wants me to learn more from Master Guo."
Xiao Jiuyue placed the cooked vegetables in his bowl and said, "Then eat more and learn from Jin Wen and Jin Wu. They both have real skills. If you learn from them, you'll be able to protect yourself in the future."
"I will." Xiao Jiayuan grinned, thinking about what his third brother had told him before he left. In addition to writing a letter, his third brother also told him that he could go to Jing'an Bookstore and someone would teach him. He said, "Sister, when I have a five-day off, can I go to the county?"
"The county?" Xiao Jiuyue raised an eyebrow. "Do you want to buy some books or are you short of paper and pen?"
"Jing'an Bookstore, I want to go to Jing'an Bookstore. The books there are so good, I want to read them." Xiao Jiayuan thought: A white lie doesn't count as lying to his sister, right? He still needs to learn more, otherwise, how can he protect his sister?
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