Chapter 264 Things Don't Go As Planned
Liu Min planned to bring his master back as well.
"It's alright. It's almost over by now. My master instructed me to pick him up at this time. If I go now, he'll be all alone. There won't be anyone else around."
Hearing this, Jiang Mi felt a little relieved. She had agreed on impulse, and now she didn't know what to say to Huo Ran. Their relationship was still ambiguous, so what right did she have to accuse him of concealing the truth?
She kept her head down, lost in thought the whole way. Maybe she should change the subject later and not talk about this sensitive matter. The last time she saw Huo Ran, she felt that he had lost a little weight. Could it be that he had been working too hard lately? She should check on him.
Liu Min personally drove the carriage. When they arrived outside the city, he happily said to Jiang Mi inside the carriage, "Young masters, Miss Jiang, this is where my master is meeting someone. However, the road inside is difficult to travel, so we can't drive the carriage in. We'll have to trouble you to get off the carriage and walk with me."
Jiang Mi and the others didn't think anything of it, so after getting off the carriage, they found that the scenery around them was quite nice. They walked and admired the scenery as they went, and Jiang Mi's worries gradually dissipated.
"If your master has such refined tastes, he certainly knows how to find a good place. This place is truly wonderful, like a paradise on earth. Enjoying tea and composing poetry here would be a delightful experience!"
Jiang Xuan was quite moved. He had always wanted to do something like this, but he had been too busy taking the imperial examinations to have time to relax. Now that he was more relaxed, he had the time to appreciate the scenery.
Liu Min said with a smile, "Although my master is not as well-read as the two young masters, he is very refined. Perhaps he will be able to get along with the two young masters in the future. What a coincidence!"
Liu Min was already trying his best to mediate for his master. He only hoped that his master could get what he wanted and would no longer have to live such an unhappy life every day.
When the group reached the deeper part of the area, they found a pavilion nestled among flowers, trees, and shrubs, which looked quite picturesque. Just as Liu Min was about to go over and announce their arrival, he suddenly noticed a woman's figure appearing in the pavilion.
Jiang Zhi and the others frowned and looked over, but since the two had their backs to them, they didn't know who the woman was. However, the man was tall and slender, and just by looking at the background, they could guess what a handsome face he had.
“This…” Jiang Xuan asked cautiously, “Your master’s friend hasn’t left yet? And this friend is actually a young woman?”
"No, no, no, that's not it." Liu Min quickly waved his hands in denial. "It was clearly Young Master An who invited my master today, so why was there a woman? Could it be that Young Master An brought her?"
Jiang Mi has exceptionally good eyesight. Even though they were far apart, she recognized the woman immediately as Liu Zijun, whom she had encountered that night. This Liu Zijun was truly a persistent ghost; she had run into her several times already. It was incredibly unlucky, and what's more, Huo Ran was actually alone with this woman!
"I...I'll go and inform my master right away."
Jiang Mi stopped him, saying, "No need. Since Young Master Huo has made an appointment, I shouldn't bother him. Let's talk about it later. Don't call him."
Liu Min was almost frantic. He regretted inviting Miss Jiang in the first place. Now that the two young masters were present, things were really complicated. This matter had to be resolved now, otherwise, if the two young masters and Miss Jiang were to return, who knew what they would think?
"No, I can't let you all come for nothing. I'll go and inform my master right away. Please wait a moment."
Jiang Mi exclaimed in surprise, noticing that Liu Min was very agile and had reached the pavilion in the blink of an eye.
Jiang Xuan's handsome face turned ashen: "Honey, let's go back. This Huo Ran is truly a hypocrite. He looks so upright, but who knew he was so despicable behind the scenes? We will never associate with him again."
After saying this, the three of them were about to turn and leave when Huo Ran on the pavilion noticed Liu Min's movements. He was not surprised, as this was the time he had asked Liu Min to come and pick him up.
"Miss Liu, I don't know how you knew I was here. Please don't be so reckless in the future. If others see you like this, it will damage both our reputations."
No, people will misunderstand.
What Liu Zijun wanted was for others to misunderstand. Only when others misunderstood would Huo Ran be forced to choose her due to external factors. As for feelings... her mother said that things would get better after marriage. A day as husband and wife is worth a hundred days of kindness. Huo Ran would take her status as his wife into consideration no matter what.
"I don't care, Brother Huo Ran. You know how I feel about you. I never care what others say. As long as you understand me, I'm content."
Before Huo Ran could say anything more, Liu Min coughed, disregarding his status. As Huo Ran frowned and looked over, Liu Min quickly winked at someone behind him.
"Master, have you forgotten that you also made an appointment with other friends? Don't keep them waiting."
Huo Ran's brows furrowed even more. He followed Liu Min's gaze and was shocked to find Jiang Mi in that direction. He became very excited, but then he suddenly remembered his current situation, and his face immediately turned very ugly.
“Miss Liu, I’m only being polite to you because of the Emperor and Consort Jing. If you continue to be stubborn and embarrass me, then don’t blame me for being impolite.”
After saying that, Huo Ran hurriedly rushed in the direction Jiang Mi had left. He was determined to seize this opportunity and not miss it again.
Liu Zijun tried to chase after him, but Liu Min stopped her.
"Liu Zijun, my master has made it very clear. If you really care about my master, then stop bothering him. You don't want my master to be unhappy, do you?"
Liu Zijun looked in the direction Huo Ran had left and saw that he was chasing two men and a woman. The woman seemed somewhat familiar, but she couldn't remember her at all.
"Who are those people? I know all of Huo Ran's friends, why haven't I seen these people before?"
Liu Min smiled faintly: "Miss Liu, I am only giving this to a servant. I have no say in my master's affairs. As for those people... they are just my master's friends. There are many you haven't met."
Liu Zijun saw a woman inside and became very anxious. Judging from the woman's figure, she seemed to be quite beautiful. She was worried that her Huo Ran brother would be taken away by another woman.
"You're talking nonsense. When did Brother Huo Ran have a female friend? Who is that woman?"
"Um... I don't know either. Maybe she's a young lady from a wealthy family or a princess?"
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