Chapter 236 Heading to the Capital for the Imperial Examination
Suddenly satisfied, he looked around and, seeing no one, couldn't help but hug Jiang Mi.
This was the first time the two had embraced so tightly, and they were both very nervous. However, Huo Ran seemed to be even more nervous than Jiang Mi, and Jiang Mi could feel his heart beating very fast.
"Your heart is beating so fast," Jiang Mi couldn't help but say.
Huo Ran was a little embarrassed: "You have no idea how much I like you, honey. I really want to be with you forever and ever, just like this, never to be apart."
Jiang Mi was amused by his words. How could they possibly stay together forever? But she could tell that he meant what he said.
"Okay, it wouldn't be good if someone came and saw this."
Huo Ran also knew that this was not good; if others saw it, it would be bad for Jiang Mi's reputation.
Huo Ran reluctantly let go of Jiang Mi, his eyes fixed on her as if he couldn't get enough of her. If he could, he really wanted to keep Jiang Mi by his side forever.
Seeing his slightly aggrieved expression, Jiang Mi couldn't help but laugh. She suddenly tiptoed and quietly kissed Huo Ran.
Huo Ran was immediately stunned and stood there. Unexpectedly, Jiang Mi turned around and ran away after kissing him. He tried to catch her but couldn't. Huo Ran was so helpless because of a light kiss.
For him, ginger honey was absolutely his Achilles' heel.
Jiang Mi ran back to her room in one breath. She didn't know what had gotten into her, but she had inexplicably kissed Huo Ran.
Jiang Mi touched her mouth in disbelief. She was crazy. How could she be so proactive? Would Huo Ran think she was a frivolous woman?
However, to be fair, Huo Ran's skin is really good, smooth and without any blemishes. Even as a woman, she couldn't help but be jealous.
They actually kissed like that. Jiang Mi leaned against the door, her heart pounding. Maybe it was just a momentary impulse, or maybe she had already decided in her heart that Huo Ran was the one for her.
Jiang Mi was too embarrassed to see Huo Ran again. Without saying goodbye, she quietly returned to Shushan County. When she arrived at the restaurant, she found that apart from the waiters and the brewer, only Jiang Yan was there looking after the restaurant.
"Big brother, where is sister-in-law?"
Jiang Yan hadn't seen Jiang Mi for several days and missed her terribly.
“Your second and third brothers are preparing to go to the capital for the imperial examinations, and your sister-in-law has gone back first. This restaurant can’t be left unattended, so I’ll stay here alone.”
"Are my second and third brothers going to the capital?" Jiang Mi was both happy and disappointed. "Why didn't anyone tell me?"
Jiang Yan noticed this and comforted her, saying, "They only told you this today when they came back. They haven't sent you the message yet since you weren't here."
Jiang Mi then immediately returned to Hongyang Village.
"When are they leaving? I want to go with them."
Jiang Yan was taken aback. He remembered that Jiang Mi had said she was going to the capital. It seemed that it wasn't just talk.
"I don't know either. You should talk to your parents. They're both home, so go and discuss it with them."
Before leaving, Jiang Mi glanced back at Jiang Yan. If she and her second and third brothers all went to the capital, only her eldest brother would be left at home.
"Big brother, why don't you come back with us?"
Jiang Yan smiled and shook his head: "No need, you go ahead. It's not good to leave this place unattended, in case something happens."
Jiang Mi sighed inwardly. She hired a carriage and headed home first.
When they arrived home, they saw everyone busily and happily working in the yard. Jiang Mi looked closely and realized that they were secretly making something delicious behind her back.
"Father, Mother, Brother, Sister-in-law, you've gone too far! You made delicious food behind my back without even inviting me to come."
Everyone was pleasantly surprised to see Jiang Mi return.
Jiang's mother quickly pulled Jiang Mi back home: "You brat, you didn't even tell your parents you were coming home. You've been gone for so many days, and I only found out about you from your older brother. You didn't even send a letter home."
Jiang Mi smiled happily.
"Since we live so close and I'm perfectly fine, I didn't tell my family. Plus, the newly opened restaurant is quite busy. I just heard from my eldest brother that my second and third brothers are going to the capital?"
Jiang's mother looked at Jiang Mi with heartache: "You've been so busy these past few days, you've lost a lot of weight, you're not as chubby and pretty as you used to be."
Jiang Mi has indeed lost a little weight; she's become a bit too thin, but she thinks it's just right and looks quite good this way.
Jiang Xuan and Jiang Zhi came out upon hearing the noise, and said with a smile, "Yes, we're preparing to go to the capital for the imperial examination. Would you like to come with us?"
Liang Lan couldn't help but mutter, "What will my little sister do if you two go over there? Is she supposed to watch you study?"
Unexpectedly, Jiang Mi said, "Great! I was just planning to go to the capital too. I was going to tell you all this when I came back. I'm planning to open another restaurant and soap shop in the capital, and I'll go with my second and third brothers."
Jiang's mother was a little worried: "Are you really going? What are you doing running so far away, you little girl? No, I'm worried about you."
Jiang Mi said with a hint of regret, "I originally wanted everyone to come with me, but my third sister-in-law just gave birth and it's inconvenient for her to travel far, so she can only stay at home."
Since Jiang's mother had to take care of Su Yindi, she naturally couldn't leave the area. If Jiang's mother didn't go, Jiang Cheng would naturally stay with his wife.
Su Yindi, who was inside the house, heard this through the window and quickly said, "I'm almost out of my postpartum period. I can take care of the baby at home by myself. You all go ahead. If necessary, I can take the baby to a restaurant. There are many people there, so we can help each other out."
Naturally, no one could bear to leave Su Yindi alone. Liu He said, "Mother, why don't you go and see the world too? I still have to do the accounting for the restaurant at home, so I can take care of Yindi."
Liang Lan also said, "I'll stay too. My sister-in-law can't manage all this by herself, it's too hard for her. I'll stay home to take care of my younger brother and sister-in-law, and my sister-in-law will take care of the restaurant. It's a good division of labor."
It's a good thing that the whole family is happy and harmonious.
Jiang's mother was pleased, but also reluctant: "What do you young people know? I have to stay home to take care of your sister-in-law and your nephew. If you really want to go, then go with your two older brothers. You two must take good care of Honey and not let her suffer the slightest grievance. If she loses even a single hair, I will hold you accountable!"
Jiang Xuan and Jiang Zhi exchanged a glance and laughed, "Don't worry, we're here. We'll never let anyone bully our little sister."
Even with the two of them there, Jiang's mother was still worried and reluctant to let Jiang Mi go, as Jiang Mi had never been this far away from her before.
"You've only been in Linshui County for a few days, and you've already lost so much weight. I don't know if you'll be able to go to any more distant places. I wonder when we'll see each other again."
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