Chapter 257 - 257: Xue Ru Makes Her Move

Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation

When Jiang Peihuan spoke, she was addressing Xue Yan, but her gaze was always on Xue Ru.

Hearing Jiang Peihuan’s words, Xue Yan also looked at Xue Ru.

Meeting the expressions of Xue Yan and her daughter, thinking of what Lin Mengyao had said, Xue Ru’s eyes reddened, nodding, “I know I was wrong. If Grandmother doesn’t agree, I will never bring up the matter of marrying into the Prince Qing Mansion again.”

“In that case, we should inform maternal grandmother so she won’t be worry.”

After looking at Xue Ru, Jiang Peihuan turned to Xue Yan.

But before Xue Yan could speak, Xue Ru interrupted, “Let’s not inform grandmother yet.”

Seeing Jiang Peihuan’s puzzled look, Xue Ru whispered, “I was foolish before and upset grandmother. I’ll apologize to her in a few days when she has calmed down.”

“Then we’ll do as you wish.”

Upon hearing this, Jiang Peihuan said nothing more.

“Mother, if there’s nothing else, I’ll go back to my courtyard.”

“Alright.”

Watching Xue Yan nod, Jiang Peihuan stood up. As she was about to exit, she heard Xue Ru’s voice, “Cousin Huan Er?”

Hearing this, Jiang Peihuan stopped in her tracks, turned to look at Xue Ru, and softly inquired, “Cousin Ru, is there something else?”

“Cousin Huan Er, can I stay in your courtyard?”

“You want to stay in my courtyard, Cousin Ru?”

Xue Yan, sitting in the main seat, flashed a hint of confusion at Xue Ru’s request.

Facing Xue Yan, Xue Ru softly said, “Aunt, I’m a little scared. I’m only familiar with Huan Er in this mansion, so I hope to have her company.”

“This?”

Hearing Xue Ru’s words, Xue Yan was somewhat conflicted. After all, it was her niece, and it was hard to refuse outright.

However, she also didn’t want to impose on her daughter, so she looked at

Jiang Peihuan, “Huan Er, what do you think?”

“Mother, let Cousin Ru stay in my courtyard.”

“Cousin Huan Er, thank you!”

“It’s no problem. I’ll have someone prepare a room for you.”

Hearing Xue Ru, Jiang Peihuan responded calmly.

However, Xue Ru quickly added, “I want a room close to yours.”

“If Cousin Ru wants to stay close to me, it’s fine, but Xiao Bai is always in my room. I’m afraid if you’re too close, it might bite you.”

“Then… I better stay a bit further, but not too far.”

Thinking of Xiao Bai, Xue Ru felt a pang in her leg, even though her wound had already healed.

Subsequently, Xue Ru followed Jiang Peihuan to the Plum Garden.

When Lu Er saw Xue Ru, her eyes widened in surprise. Only after Xue Ru and Jiang Peihuan had gone. She tug on Yue Er’s hand, “Why is she here?”

“Do your job and mind your own business,” Yue Er responded coldly.

By this time, Jiang Peihuan had already shown Xue Ru to a room in the Plum Garden, located in the opposite direction from her own.

Opening the door, Jiang Peihuan said, “Cousin Ru, you can stay here.”

“Okay.”

Xue Ru looked around the tidy room and nodded in approval.

“Yue Er, find two obedient maids to serve Cousin Ru.”

“Yes, Eldest Miss.”

“Cousin Ru, if you need anything in the next few days, just let me know.”

“Mm.”

“Cousin Huan Er, thank you so much.”

“You’re too kind, Cousin Ru.”

“Ye Xiao?”

“Eldest Miss?”

As soon as Jiang Peihuan’s voice fell, Ye Xiao appeared before her.

Looking at Ye Xiao, Jiang Peihuan whispered, “Keep an eye on Cousin Ru for the next few days.”

“Yes.”

Regarding Xue Ru’s arrival, Jiang Peihuan always felt something was amiss. However, Xue Ru was from the Xue family, and Jiang Peihuan couldn’t directly do anything, so she could only have someone secretly keep an eye on her.

At this time, Xue Ru was closing the windows and doors of her room.

Only when the room was completely empty did she open the note in her palm, which was given to her by a maid just a while ago.

Seeing the contents of the note, a trace of conflict flashed in Xue Ru’s eyes, but she finally made up her mind.

At the same moment in the Prince Qing’s mansion, Lin Mengyao was talking to Xiao Junhao about Xue Ru.

“Your Highness, the message has been delivered to Miss Xue. As long as she places the item in Jiang Hong’s study, he will certainly be punished by the Emperor.”

“Your Highness, Jiang Hong doesn’t want to side with you. In that case, he should be removed.”

Once Jiang Hong falls, Jiang Peihuan will be just like her and not the miss of the general’s mansion as she is now. Especially given that her own father was exiled to the Northern Border.

“Don’t worry. I will take care of the matter regarding your father.”

After a moment of silence, Xiao Junhao looked at Lin Mengyao and whispered.

Hearing this, gratitude spread across Lin Mengyao’s face, though her eyes remained unchanged. “Thank you, Your Highness.”

Xue Ru’s sudden return to the General’s mansion didn’t alarm anyone, but the head of the Jiang family knew about it. Due to Xue Yan’s relationship, no one said anything.

For the first few days, Xue Ru was very calm. But on the evening of the fourth day, under the pretext of taking a walk, she went to Yanlin.

At this time, Xue Yan was not in Yanlin.

Ye Xiao, who had been secretly watching Xue Ru, immediately went to Jiang Peihuan’s room after seeing Xue Ru leaving Jiang Hong’s study.

“You said she went to my father’s study?”

“Yes.”

Seeing Ye Xiao nodding, Jiang Peihuan immediately said, “Let’s go to my father’s study.”

“Eldest Miss, should we inform the First Madam and the Great General about this?”

“No need.”

After a brief silence, Jiang Peihuan shook her head.

Seeing this, Ye Xiao didn’t say more and followed Jiang Peihuan to Jiang Hong’s study.

Jiang Peihuan frequently entered and left Jiang Hong’s study, so her visit didn’t attract anyone’s attention.

After entering the study, Jiang Peihuan began to search carefully.

Eventually, she found a letter tucked between the pages of a book.

Opening the envelope and seeing its contents, Jiang Peihuan’s eyes darkened.

The letter contained correspondence between Jiang Hong and those in the Northern Border. Jiang Hong had already handed over his military seal. If this letter fell into the hands of someone with ulterior motives, Jiang Hong would definitely be suspected by Emperor Qi Ming.

He might even be punished.

Holding the envelope in her hand, Jiang Peihuan looked upset.

After a long time, Jiang Peihuan gestured to Ye Xiao, who approached, and Jiang Peihuan whispered a few words in her ear.

Hearing Jiang Peihuan’s words, Ye Xiao nodded, “Don’t worry, Eldest Miss. I will go and speak to His Highness immediately..”