Chapter 202 - 202: Set Off for the West Mountain

Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation

“Then when are we setting off?”

Jiang Peihuan didn’t refuse, instead she looked at Xiao Nanye and asked.

“I’ve already made arrangements. We can go over today.” he replied.

Listening to Xiao Nanye and Jiang Peihuan’s conversation, the smile in Old Madam Jiang’s eyes deepened.

After Xiao Nanye finished speaking, Old Madam Jiang reached out and patted Jiang Peihuan’s hand, saying, “Go, go have some fun with your sister.”

“Alright, then I’ll hunt a good pelt for Grandmother,” Jiang Peihuan replied.

Winter came early in the capital, and it was time to prepare for the cold.

Hearing Jiang Peihuan’s words, the smile in Old Madam Jiang’s eyes deepened. She nodded and then spoke warmly, “Good, I will wait for your pelt.”

After leaving the Chrysanthemum Hall, Jiang Peihuan looked at the man beside her and said, “I’m going to prepare a few things, you…”

“I will go with you.”

Before Jiang Peihuan could finish her sentence, Xiao Nanye softly interrupted her. Jiang Peihuan didn’t say anything, just led Xiao Nanye to the Plum Garden.

Yue Er, her maid, was already packing things.

Looking at the packed parcels, Jiang Peihuan gently said to Yue Er, “Come with me to the West Mountain for a few days.”

“Eldest Miss, “Miss, you should take Ye Xiao and Lu Er with you. 1 will stay home and look after the Mansion,” Yue Er quietly replied.

Jiang Peihuan had two maids: Yue Er, who was steady, and Lu Er, who was lively. Seeing Yue Er’s insistence, Jiang Peihuan didn’t say anything more.

An hour later, Jiang Peihuan got into Xiao Nanye’s carriage, followed by Jiang Ruyun’s carriage.

“I asked someone to buy this just now. Try it.”

As soon as Jiang Peihuan sat down, she saw Xiao Nanye open the box of pastries on the table.

Xiao Nanye’s carriage was very spacious, with a low table in the middle covered with food.

Jiang Peihuan took a pastry that Xiao Nanye handed to her. She wasn’t someone who cared much for food, but after taking a bite of the pastry, she had to admit that it tasted excellent.

“How is it?” he asked softly after she swallowed.

Seeing the expectant look in his eyes, Jiang Peihuan nodded and said, “It tastes very good.”

As she spoke, she picked up another piece and handed it to Xiao Nanye, saying, “You should try it too.”

Accepting the pastry from Jiang Peihuan, Xiao Nanye’s eyes were full of smiles.

After tasting it, he smiled and said, “Indeed, it tastes excellent.”

Han Feng, who was outside the carriage, couldn’t help but twitch his mouth when he heard the voices inside. He distinctly remembered Xiao Nanye’s disdainful expression when he had first presented these pastries.

Throughout the journey, Xiao Nanye was very attentive to Jiang Peihuan, serving her tea and water, so she didn’t have to lift a finger.

Despite his inner comments on his master’s behavior, Han Feng noted that Xiao Nanye seemed delighted with the situation.

Seeing that Jiang Peihuan was about to put down her tea cup, Xiao Nanye preemptively reached out to take it from her.

After placing the cup on the table, he turned to look at Jiang Peihuan’s lovely face and said, “It takes four hours to reach West Mountain. You should rest for a bit, Huan Er.”

The carriage was very spacious, and Xiao Nanye did not sit beside Jiang Peihuan, instead giving the main seat to her.

Upon hearing Xiao Nanye’s words, Jiang Peihuan softly asked, “I’m not tired. Are there any books in the carriage?”

“Yes.”

As her words fell, Xiao Nanye pushed the low table in front of him forward a little. Then, a secret chamber was revealed. It was filled with all kinds of books.

Jiang Peihuan glanced and noticed that there were various types of books, including medical ones.

She reached out and picked up a book on regional miscellaneous studies.

While Jiang Peihuan was reading, Xiao Nanye didn’t disturb her, but his eyes were fixed on her face.

The man’s gaze was very warm and also carried an inexplicable sense of joy.

At first, Jiang Peihuan wasn’t used to it, but she gradually became quite comfortable.

Jiang Peihuan calmly read her book, and Xiao Nanye sat quietly beside her, occasionally refilling her tea.

But this tranquility was soon broken.

The carriage suddenly came to a stop, and due to inertia, Jiang Peihuan was thrown to one side. Subconsciously, Xiao Nanye reached out and grabbed her shoulders.

“Are you alright?”

“I’m fine.”

Seeing that Jiang Peihuan didn’t hit the wall of the carriage, Xiao Nanye’s expression became better.

However, when he looked outside, his eyes were filled with coldness.

“What happened?”

The curtain of the carriage was lifted instantly. Xiao Nanye looked at Han Feng and said coldly.

“It seems to be Prince Huainan,” Han Feng replied.

“However, it seems that they are here for the Second Miss.”

At this point, Jiang Peihuan had already heard Cao Jun’s voice.

“Prince Huainan, I hope you will behave yourself,” he called out.

Jiang Peihuan and Xiao Nanye exchanged a glance, and they both stepped out of the carriage.

Beside the carriage behind them, Zhao Fuqing, leading a team of men on horses, appeared next to Jiang Ruyun.

Because Jiang Ruyun and Jiang Peihuan came together to avoid embarrassment, she had brought Cao Jun with her.

At this moment, seeing Zhao Fuqing’s arrival, Cao Jun immediately positioned himself protectively in front of Jiang Ruyun.

Sitting on his horse and looking at Cao Jun who stood before him, Zhao Fuqing’s eyes were full of disdain. “Who do you think you are, daring to raise your voice in front of me?”

Although Zhao Fuqing was a prince, Cao Jun currently held no official position. Hearing this, his eyes showed a hint of discomfort, but he remained steadfast in front of Jiang Ruyun.

Seeing this scene, Jiang Peihuan was a little more satisfied with Cao Jun.

“And who are you to speak to me in such a manner?”

Before Jiang Peihuan could speak, Xiao Nanye’s voice was heard.

At this moment, Xiao Nanye’s face was completely cold, and his eyes revealed undisguised contempt and mockery.

Hearing Xiao Nanye’s words, Zhao Fuqing’s eyes momentarily darkened, but the shadow quickly dissipated.

Dismounting his horse, he respectfully greeted Xiao Nanye, “Greetings to Your Highness, King Cheng.”

Seeing this, a slight smirk played at the corner of Xiao Nanye’s eyes.

“I apologize for disturbing you, Your Highness,” Zhao Fuqing said.

“If you know it is a disturbance, then behave yourself,” Xiao Nanye replied, his tone full of warning.

“Yes.”

Zhong Fuqing’s eyes were gloomy, but his attitude was very gentle. Even if he was talking to Xiao Nanye, Jiang Peihuan still felt a little strange.

However, since Zhao Fuqing didn’t make further provocations, Jiang Peihuan chose not to say anything. She followed Xiao Nanye back into the carriage.

After sitting down in the carriage, she turned to Xiao Nanye and said, “It seems that Prince Huainan is also heading to West Mountain for hunting.”

“That seems to be the case,” he replied. “But West Mountain is vast. With me present, he will likely keep his distance.”

“If you’re uncomfortable with this, I can tell him to leave,” Xiao Nanye offered.

As he spoke, he prepared to lift the carriage curtain, but Jiang Peihuan held his hand to stop him..