Chapter 148 - 148: Warm Desserts

Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation

Therefore, when Jiang Peihuan walked into the room, she saw a man sitting at the table reading a book.

“You’re back?”

When Jian Peihuan walked into the courtyard, Xiao Nanye heard her footsteps. When she walked into the room, the man put down the book in his hand.

“When did you arrive?”

Jiang Peihuan walked towards the man and spoke softly.

“An hour ago.”

As he spoke, the man took out an oiled paper bag from in front of him and placed it on the table. Xiao Nanye said softly, “1 guessed that you probably didn’t eat anything properly on your way here, so I brought some desserts for you. Try it.”

The man carefully opened the oiled paper bag. Jiang Peihuan saw the snow-white dessert inside. It was Osmanthus cake.

Jiang Peihuan wasn’t hungry at first, but when she saw the desserts on the table, she suddenly felt a little hungry.

She sat down next to the man and picked up a piece of dessert and took a bite.

It wasn’t very sweet, but it had a light fragrance that Jiang Peihuan liked.

The dessert was still warm, and Jiang Peihuan felt a warm current flow through her heart when she thought that Xiao Nanye had kept the dim sum warm against his chest.

She selected another piece of dessert, offering it to the man, “This dessert is rather good. Would you like to…”

Before she could finish her sentence, Xiao Nanye opened his mouth and ate the cake from her hand. His lips brushed against her fingertips, and Jiang Peihuan felt as if she had been electrocuted. She quickly withdrew her hand.

Seeing her reaction, Xiao Nanye smiled and said softly, “The dessert is indeed delicious.”

Jiang Peihuan felt that the man’s words seemed to have a hidden meaning, but she wasn’t sure.

After eating a few pieces of the dessert, Jiang Peihuan no longer felt hungry. Just as she was about to speak, she couldn’t help but yawn.

Xiao Nanye looked up and saw the fatigue in her eyes. He said, “It’s getting late, Huan Er. You should rest early. I’ll leave first.”

Xiao Nanye had originally planned to chat with Jiang Peihuan, but when he saw the fatigue in her eyes, he didn’t say anything.

Jiang Peihuan was indeed tired from the journey from Qingzhou. She nodded when she heard Xiao Nanye’s words.

A moment later, Xiao Nanye left Jiang Peihuan’s room.

Han Feng was still on the tree outside the courtyard. When he heard the sound, he jumped down. He landed next to Xiao Nanye and couldn’t help but ask, “Master, why did you come out so erly today? Did Eldest Miss chase you out?”

When Xiao Nanye heard Han Feng’s words, he gave him a cold glance and then said coldly, “What? Are you saying that Huan Er is difficult to deal with?”

Seeing Xiao Nanye’s threatening expression, Han Feng quickly shook his head.” How can that be? Eldest Miss is the gentlest woman I’ve ever met.”

“Humph!”

Xiao Nanye snorted and turned around to leave the plum garden.

Seeing this, Han Feng hurriedly followed, but he did not dare to say anything else. Instead, he silently shut his mouth.

Although Old Madam Xue took great care of Jiang Peihuan in the Xue Mansion, she still couldn’t adapt to the new environment, so she didn’t sleep well during her stay there.

When she returned to her familiar place, Jiang Peihuan slept soundly.

Yue Er knew that Jiang Peihuan was tired, so she didn’t let the little maids in the courtyard disturb her. When Jiang Peihuan woke up, it was already late morning.

When she opened her eyes, Jiang Peihuan was still a little dazed.

“Eldest Miss, are you awake?”

Yue Er was guarding the door. When she heard the commotion inside, she spoke in a low voice.

Hearing Jian Peihuan’s voice from inside, Yue Er pushed the door open and walked in.

Yue Er placed the toiletries in her hand on the shelf before walking towards Jiang Peihuan.

Jiang Peihuan had already sat upright when she awoke and noticed Yue Er. She asked softly, “What time is it now? Why didn’t you wake me?”

“Eldest Miss, you had a tiring day yesterday. 1 thought it best to let you rest well through the night,” responded Yue Er.

As they spoke, Yue Er had neatly arranged Jiang Peihuan’s clothes by her side.

With Yue Er’s assistance, Jian Peihuan changed into a set of elegant green attire.

Yue Er moistened the handkerchief and wrung it out before offering it to Jiang Peihuan.

Accepting the handkerchief from Yue Er, Jiang Peihuan gently patted her face with it before handing it back.

“Eldest miss, do you want to have breakfast?” Yue Er asked.

Perhaps due to eating the desserts last night, Jiang Peihuan didn’t feel hungry. Thinking about the conversation she had with Liu Xin last night, she shook her head and said, “No need. Go and call Ye Xiao. I’ll go to Third Aunt’s courtyard to check on Xin Er.”

“As you wish.”

Moments later, Jiang Peihuan, accompanied by Ye Xiao, made her way towards Liu Xiu’s Elegant Garden.

When she reached the entrance of the courtyard, Jiang Peihuan saw a few maids standing guard by the door.

Jiang Peihuan instinctively quickened her pace.

Just as she reached Liu Xin’s room, she heard Liu Xiu’s anxious words,” Mother, don’t worry. I will send Xin Er back to the Liu family as soon as possible. You…”

“No hurry.”

Before Liu Xiu could finish, Old Madam Jiang interrupted her softly. Liu Xiu was stunned when he heard the old madam’s words.

Not only Liu Xiu was surprised, but Jiang Peihuan also showed a hint of surprise. However, when she thought about the reason why Liu Xin got injured this time, Jiang Peihuan felt relieved.

Jian Peihuan understood her grandmother. Although Old Madam Jiang had a rigid personality, she was also kind-hearted. Regardless of the circumstances, Liu Xin had saved her life, so Old Madam Jiang wouldn’t kick Liu Xin out.

As expected.

Seeing Liu Xiu’s confused expression, Old Madam Jiang said softly,” No matter what, Miss Liu was injured while trying to save my life. How can I kick her out at this time?”

“Grandmother, you are truly kind-hearted.”

Upon hearing the voice, Old Madam Xue quickly turned around and saw Jiang Peihuan striding in. The Old Madam’s eyes were full of smiles and she quickly held Jiang Peihuan’s hand.” My dear, when did you come back?”

“I came back last night, but it was already late. I didn’t wish to disturb you, Grandmother.”

“When I heard that Grandmother was attacked in Qingzhou, 1 immediately rushed back. You must have suffered greatly during this ordeal, Grandmother.”

Noticing the concern in Jiang Peihuan’s eyes, Old Madam Jiang felt a surge of warmth within her.

She gently patted Jiang Peihuan’s hand, her voice soft, “I am fine. This time, we owe a great deal to Miss Liu. If not for her, I fear my life would have been in the hands of the King of Hell.”

“Grandmother, don’t speak such nonsense. You are blessed and destined to live a long life.”

“Well, well, well… If Huan Er believes that I will live a century, then I shall strive to do so.”

“Ye Xiao, please help Xin Er change her bandages.”

“Understood.”

After speaking with Old Madam Jiang, Jiang Peihuan asked Ye Xiao to help Liu Xin change her bandages.

“Will this wound leave a scar?”

Liu Xiu had already seen the wound on Liu Xin’s leg yesterday, so she was mentally prepared today. However, it was the first time for Old Madam Jiang to see it..