Chapter 158: Chapter 158 - I’m not Nearly as Good as My Uncle Is to You!

When they were talking, Daiguo Grand Princess and her party had already come over. Glancing at Song Yixiao, Daiguo Grand Princess said with a faint smile on her face, “Well, Xubai’s wife finally dares to see me? I thought you were going to keep avoiding me!”

Anyway, she was an elder and would be leaving soon, so Song Yixiao was about to say a few words to calm this aunt down. Unexpectedly, before she spoke, Jian Xubai smiled, “Who doesn’t know that Aunt Daiguo has always doted on us juniors most? Why are you hiding from Aunt Daiguo, Shanyao? Could it be that you don’t dare to take anything from her that she gave you secretly? Is that why you don’t dare to see her? It’s nothing really, Aunt Daiguo has plenty of good things. The reason why she gives it to you is that she likes you, so what are you afraid of?”

At this point, seemingly smiling, he looked at Daiguo Grand Princess, “Right, Aunt Daiguo?”

“I’ve often heard others say that you and your wife love each other, and I think that’s because young couples are always more intimate!” Daiguo Grand Princess looked stiff, restrained her smile and said faintly, “After all, she is your wife you begged for personally. From what you said, you do spoil with her. Not even your aunt is allowed to make a joke!”

Jian Xubai looked at ease and said, “You have overpraised me. I’m not nearly as good as my uncle is to you!”

Daiguo Grand Princess and her husband Ji Weiguan were known to be a good couple, so she had nothing to say when hearing that: she couldn’t say that Ji Weiguan’s love to her was wrong, right?

“Your Highness!” The situation was a bit embarrassing. Luckily, a servant came over from near the carriage and asked respectfully, “His highness said he’s not feeling well! He asks if you should start at once and return to imperial capital early?”

Daiguo Grand Princess was shocked and couldn’t spare spirit to make things difficult for her nephew and niece-in-law, so she answered immediately, “Then hurry up and go!”

Jian Xubai reached out to straighten out the fur for his wife, saying gently “I’m also leaving. Stay with Wuying for a few days. When she is fine, go home early!”

Song Yixiao nodded slightly, “Take care!”

Jian Xubai didn’t say anything else, just taking a deep look at her. Then he took the whip handed over by his servant and walked to the side of his horse near him. He flipped his red cloak, turned over and mounted the horse, following the line of Daiguo Grand Princess and her entourage with loose reins.

Only after seeing his figure disappear from sight, and even the cloak flying behind completely invisible, did Song Yixiao withdraw her gaze disconsolately. In the meantime, she turned around and saw Commandery Princess Qingjiang, standing not too far away with her brows knitted tightly. She went over and asked her, “Are you worried about Ping’an? Doctor Zhai and Doctor Xu, who were just sent from Imperial Academy of Medicine, both have excellent skills. And with the directions of Doctor Han, they may not be worse than him!”

Commandery Princess Qingjiang sighed, “After all, they are new here. How can they be compared with Doctor Han who has been treating Ping’an for more than ten years?”

Song Yixiao thought to herself, “But he has even done self-harm just to leave, so he has obviously determined. How can he stay? Might as well get him to give his successor more pointers before he leaves.”

But it was also known that Commandery Princess Qingjiang was concerned about her son. So, she comforted her softly with a few words before keeping silent.

The medicine that Nie Wuying drank would keep her sleep till night, so Song Yixiao had nothing to do next. Then she went to Caixia Villa to look for Yuan Xue’e.

“Daiguo Grand Princess finally left!” As soon as Yuan Xue’e saw her, she said happily, “You can move back to Buyue Villa, right? Then we’re close again!”

“I can’t always come to play with you even if we’re close. My sister-in-law is still in Yaohua Venue!” Song Yixiao couldn’t help but laugh when hearing her words, “I didn’t go back to the imperial capital with my husband, just to stay and take care of her!”

Yuan Xue’e was a little disappointed at the news, but then she cheered up, “Just a break is also good. How about going to the hot springs again? Otherwise you won’t have this chance to enjoy when you’re busy!”

Song Yixiao agreed readily.

She had thought that after soaking in the hot springs this day, she would have to run between Yaohua Venue and Buyue Villa next.

Who would have thought that Maid Yun’s medicine had a calming effect almost every time? Nie Wuying had been sleeping in a daze for several days. These days made Song Yixiao relaxed. As for Zhuo Ping’an, Commandery Princess Qingjiang didn’t need her to help, so she spent all days with yuan Xue’e in hot springs and making snowmen. Sometimes, they even had a snowball fight and were so happy that they forgot the time.

So much so that when she was chasing Yuan Xue’e around a few trees, she saw Jiang Muting suddenly walk in. She was suddenly reminded of her duty, walked towards Jiang Muting and asked, “Does Wuying wake up?”

“Miss Nie is still asleep.” Jiang Muting frowned slightly and nodded towards Yuan Xue’e, “It’s me who has something to discuss with you!”

“You guys talk, I’m going to see if the stewed bird’s nest is ready in the kitchen.” When Yuan Xue’e heard this, she was about to leave them alone, but Jiang Muting kept her, “I’ve always believed in you. Why not stay and listen to it? It would be better to give me an idea!”

Only then did Yuan Xue’e stopped and smiled, “I thought you were implying that I should go away early when you said you were looking for Shanyao to discuss as soon as you arrived!”

In the meantime, three of them entered the room and asked their servants to serve tea before they all left. Then Jiang Muting smiled bitterly, “Implying that you go far away? I’d rather pull Yushan along to go away now!”

“What’s wrong with Her Highness?” Both Yuan Xue’e and Song Yixiao were surprised at the news.

“She’s been wandering around all day these past few days, and every time it’s Master Shaoge who sends her back,” Jiang Muting said helplessly, “According to my observation, Master Shaoge has to be perfunctory considering her identity and also being beaten by her entanglement. But she thinks that Master Shaoge has feelings for her. Yesterday, she discussed with me about whether she would ask my aunt to allow her to marry him when she returned to imperial capital, or when Master Shaoge passes the exam, which would be double happiness.”

As soon as Song Yixiao heard this, she cried out in her heart, “Oh no. I was so happy to play with Xue’e these days that I forgot about this.”

Luckily, Jiang Muting was living with Princess Yushan!

Otherwise, something might happen because of Yixiao’s carelessness!

When Song Yixiao was in a state of shock, she heard Yuan Xue’e say, “Do you want us to help persuade Princess Yushan? But we don’t even know her very well, and she may not listen to us.”

Jiang Muting shook her head, “Yushan has always been very close to me, and she won’t even listen to my words, much less listen to your advice!”

She exhaled, “I was going to report to Commandery Princess Qingjiang and ask her to do something about it. But when I sent a servant to inquire about her in Buyue Villa, I learned that Commandery Princess Qingjiang has been worrying about Master Zhuo for the past few days. So, it’s really not suitable to disturb her! Thinking about it, since Yushan doesn’t listen no matter what we say, we can only start with Master Shaoge!”

The problem was, “I don’t know him, and I’m not related to him. Besides, he’s a man. If I visit him suddenly, I can’t even find a good reason!”

“Do you want me to introduce you?” Song Yixiao got it and was in a dilemma, “But I’ve only met Master Shaoge for just a few times. He doesn’t mind being disturbed when Wuying was in an emergency before because he is kind. If we find him now…”

If Commandery Princess Qingjiang knew that, they could explain to her. But if Princess Yushan knew, Song Yixiao was sure that this noble woman would never end with her!

This was no ordinary trouble!

Jiang Muting heard the hesitation from her words, begging immediately, “But I can’t find anyone else to help me now except you! You know Yushan’s identity, whose fame is no joke!”

Song Yixiao was finding it tricky when Yuan Xue’e suddenly said, “Muting, you are really muddled! Why did you ask Shanyao for help? Can’t I help you?”

Jiang Muting was startled, “You and Master Shaoge…?”

“I don’t know him.” Yuan Xue’e said, not knowing whether to laugh or cry, “But have you both forgotten? At any rate, my brother was once the subordinate of Master Shaoge’s father, Duke of Ji. They are in such relation, and Master Shaoge was not a rude and impolite man. So, I think it’s quite possible to ask him to come to the Caixia Villa to catch up, right?”

The point was, “My brother and Master Shaoge are both men, so he will not be gossiped about if he makes an appearance!”

Song Yixiao and Jiang Muting were suddenly enlightened at her words and both blushed with embarrassment, “We forgot Marquis Boling!”

Jiang Muting was particularly embarrassed, “Marquis Boling was so brave to help me before, and I have not thanked him seriously! Will he be too tired to worry about it?”

After all, Yuan Xuepei was not in a good condition right now. The reason why he came to Zhanchun Venue was to recuperate, and it was really not advisable to worry about other things.

Yuan Xue’e said confidently, “Just convey a few words. At present, my brother is just reading books apart from soaking in the hot springs. He has such energy to help us.”

Although she became more and more cheerful and lively under Yuan Xuepei’s personal care, she had spent six years as a fostered child not being much educated. So, she thought it was fine as long as her brother’s body allowed.

Unexpectedly, after seeing Song Yixiao and Jiang Muting leaving, She told Yuan Xuepei the whole story, who frowned immediately, “Whether is it you who offer to ask me to help invite Su Shaoge, or Miss Jiang ask for that?”

Yuan Xue’e realized something was wrong and changed her face, “It’s me. Originally Muting wanted to ask Shanyao for help, but Shanyao didn’t dare to respond considering that men and women are different, and I saw that she was in a dilemma…”

“I support Crown Prince, just like Xubai.” Yuan Xuepei sighed at the news and reminded her, “That Miss Jiang is the niece of Prince of Wei’s foster mother; and Su Shaoge is Prince of Zhao’s cousin! Now that the three parties are fighting for the throne, and you women are not involved in the affairs of the court. It’s ok you meet occasionally. Although I am crippled, I am a Marquis after all. With my title and somewhat of a position on the Crown Prince’s side, inviting Su Shaoge for a meeting in private and if it reached the Crown Prince’s ears, it may not be good!”

“What should we do?” Yuan Xue’e didn’t expect that things were so complicated. Although she was naive, she was not a person who didn’t know what was more important. Although she had a good relationship with her close friends, they were not as important as her brother. She said, “Then I’ll go to Yaohua Venue immediately to ask forgiveness from Muting and decline to help her!”

She was about to stand up as she said. But Yuan Xuepei lifted his hand to press on her shoulder and shook his head, “Forget it! Fortunately, it is Princess Yushan who is interested in Su Shaoge, and she is the biological daughter of Prince of Wei’s adoptive mother. I’ll claim later that I’m only trying to test whether Prince of Zhao and Wei are working together against the Crown Prince and agreed to do this. But when you promise to give help in the future, think about these questions, so you don’t fall into a trap!”

Seeing his sister’s blushing and thoughtful appearance, Yuan Xuepei nodded secretly: Although he was impatient to get involved in this kind of love affair, seizing the opportunity to teach his sister a lesson was also a rewarding experience.

He asked gently, “What’s going on between Princess Yushan and Su Shaoge? Can you tell me?”