Chapter 529: 529 Yang Ye is here

Listening to this, Qiao Changshun, who was originally a bit shaken, felt as if a calming anchor was thrust into his wavering heart. He gritted his teeth and said, “Yes, Xiaomai is right, you who sever our relationship, stop talking!”

Ah, being illiterate is really disadvantageous!

Qiao Xiaomai’s words should be written on his hand, and read every day!

Upon hearing this, Sun Junyan’s expression remained unchanged, he nodded, “Changsun, if you wish to harbor resentment, resent me.”

Leaving only these words, he led his donkey cart away, making a detour around to the town.

All this while, the Sun family didn’t utter a word.

Watching the mother and son leave, Qiao Changshun could no longer hide the worry on his face, “Xiaomai, what should we do?”

Ten thousand taels, and also some military camp document, this really frightened him!

“Don’t worry, I’ll go ask Dean Gu.” Qiao Xiaomai instructed Qiao Changshun to get off the cart, and she walked to town herself.

Once she reached the town, she did not tarry and headed straight for Bailu Academy.

The gatekeeper let her in without hindrance, and she headed into the living quarters.

Once she entered the quarters, she heard a loud, raucous noise before she even arrived at Dean Gu’s courtyard.

She was puzzled, for the living quarters had always been quiet, and such disorder was quite rare.

As she followed the noise, she stopped in her tracks.

Three carriages stood at the crossroads, surrounded by the scholars of Bailu Academy, and on the carriages were green-patterned watermelons.

Yang Ye stood not far off, shaking his fan with a jovial smile on his face. Dean Gu stood with him, both of them talking pleasantly.

“Oh, Miss Qiao~!” Before Qiao Xiaomai could say anything, Yang Ye spotted her first. His handsome face broke into an even wider smile, and the pitch of his voice changed noticeably as he called out her name with evident delight.

“Your Highness.” Qiao Xiaomai came over and bowed in respect.

“Oh, come on up,” Yang Ye waved his hand, “how come you’re here?”

Before waiting for Qiao Xiaomai to answer, he pointed to the watermelons on the carriage, “I’m here to deliver the watermelons. They’re quite unique and fresh, just brought in from the west several years ago, and they’re incredibly sweet.”

Qiao Xiaomai, “…”

Did he, a prince, need to personally deliver a watermelon?

Seeing Qiao Xiaomai’s speechlessness, Yang Ye laughed, “Just taking a break from the sweltering heat in Capital City, I prefer places with mountains and water.”

Qiao Xiaomai laughed in response, “Then Bailu Town is indeed a great place for a summer retreat.”

“Indeed, everything is lush green and filled with vibrant colors.” Yang Ye’s eyes crinkled in delight, “You’re here just in time, take some watermelons with you when you leave.”

“Thank you, Your Highness.”

“Oh, no need to be polite. By the way, what are you doing here? Is something wrong?” Yang Ye enquired.

“Uh… a serious matter.” Qiao Xiaomai hesitated.

“What’s the matter? Come on, let’s go inside to talk.” Yang Ye pointed to the watermelon, “In passing, have a taste of this watermelon, you haven’t tried them before, right? We don’t have these in Bailu Town.”

Qiao Xiaomai smiled, “Alright.”

Having Yang Ye involved was somewhat better than Dean Gu.

This case would probably favor them more.

Once they got inside and sat down, the watermelon was cut into small pieces and served. Qiao Xiaomai picked at them delicately with a toothpick.

As she ate, she told him why she had come.

Yang Ye too savored the fruit, carefully collecting the seeds on a plate – they were to be planted in the future.

After listening to Qiao Xiaomai’s account, he spoke up, “Don’t worry, I’ll handle it.”