Chapter 354: Chapter 332, Mishap_1
Xiao Yeyang wanted to hurry and deliver the red fruit to Daohua, but he also wanted to bring along other things;, he had indeed obtained quite a few nice items recently, some of which could be used by Daohua.
Seeing Jiang Wanying still standing there and not leaving, after a moment’s thought, Xiao Yeyang said, “Cousin Wanying, if you have nothing else, you should go back and rest, I still have things to do here.”
Jiang Wanying casually asked, “Brother Yang, what do you have to be busy with?”
Xiao Yeyang immediately frowned, feeling somewhat displeased in his heart. Wasn’t it said that the older one grows, the more sensible one becomes? How come Cousin Wanying, whom he hadn’t seen in years, had become more and more bothersome, asking about everything?
Seeing his displeased expression, Jiang Wanying knitted her brows, thought for a moment, and then said with a smile, “Brother Yang, you go about your business; I’ll just sit here with you, I won’t disturb you.”
Xiao Yeyang was truly getting impatient now. Just as he was about to say something, Jiang Wanying spoke again.
“Just like when we were children, in the Taihou Palace, while you practiced martial arts in the courtyard, I would sit by your side, accompanying you. You know, I am very quiet and won’t disturb you.”
Hearing her say this, Xiao Yeyang, reminded of the companionship from their childhood, found it improper to continue sending her away: “If you want to sit, then sit, but go home if you get tired.”
After speaking, he instructed the servants to take good care of her and then left the room with big strides, holding the red fruit.
He needed to send someone to deliver the red fruit to Daohua; if this got delayed and forgotten again because of other matters, Daohua would definitely not give him a happy look.
Jiang Wanying saw Xiao Yeyang really just walk away like that and immediately became unhappy.
They had been parted for so many years, and Brother Yang didn’t even say he would properly accompany her.
“Brother Yang rushed off in such a hurry, holding a pot of red fruit. What is he going to do?”
Jiang Wanying pondered with furrowed brows for a while, then seeing Rui Zhu standing to the side, waved her over and called the girl: “Go see what Brother Yang is doing?”
Rui Zhu looked hesitant; she had already displeased her master today, would she anger him further if she went now?
Moreover, her master’s attitude toward Miss Jiang did not seem as close as she had imagined.
Although she was somewhat reluctant, Rui Zhu dared not refuse and quickly turned and left.
Rui Zhu didn’t dare to get too close. Seeing Xiao Yeyang with Dexi and others heading to the storeroom, she immediately returned: “Miss Jiang, the master has gone to the storeroom.”
Jiang Wanying showed a puzzled look: “To the storeroom? What could Brother Yang be doing in the storeroom at this time?”
Rui Zhu shook her head; she had not served by her master’s side for a number of years now and was somewhat out of touch with his current character and habits.
All of a sudden, a maid behind her covered her mouth and laughed: “Miss, maybe the Little Prince has gone to pick a gift for you.”
Jiang Wanying was first startled, then her expression turned to joy: “Could that be?”
The maid quickly nodded: “We left home in such a hurry this time that we didn’t bring everything. Just a few days ago, weren’t you complaining that you couldn’t get used to the things bought from outside? At the time, wasn’t the Little Prince right there beside you? I think, he must have taken your words to heart; otherwise, why would the Little Prince personally go to the storeroom for no good reason?”
Upon hearing this, Jiang Wanying broke into a radiant smile, her brows showing a hint of shyness: “Brother Yang… has indeed improved over the years.” He knew to give girls presents to win their hearts.
Rui Zhu listened to the conversation between the mistress and her servant, feeling that something was not quite right.
If the master was truly picking a gift for Miss Jiang, he could have said so outright. Earlier he had, after all, been eager to send Miss Jiang away.
Suddenly Jiang Wanying stood up: “Let’s go, we’ll also take a look at the storeroom.”
Rui Zhu got a fright: “Miss Jiang, wouldn’t that be inappropriate?”
Jiang Wanying glanced at Rui Zhu indifferently: “What’s inappropriate about it? With my relationship with Brother Yang, is it wrong to look at his storeroom?”
Rui Zhu hurriedly shook her head, “This servant did not mean that.”
Jiang Wanying said, “Then what are you stopping me for? I haven’t seen Yeyang for many years, and he probably doesn’t know my preferences well. What if he chooses a gift that I don’t like?” Having said that, she directly passed Rui Zhu and left the room with her own maid.
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“These pieces of silk are nice, just right for making clothes to wear in the summer, get them all. And that gossamer, it’s the most comfortable and cool when made into clothes, take it too.”
In the storeroom, Xiao Yeyang directed Dexi and Dexi to keep taking things out.
“Right, I remember last year Uncle Prince Rui had someone send me two Rengui Mats, I used one, is there still another one?”
Dexi thought for a moment, “This servant will go fetch it immediately.”
Soon, Dexi came with a roll of jade green Rengui Mat.
Seeing it, Xiao Yeyang immediately felt overjoyed, thinking to himself that Daohua liked green, so she would definitely fancy this Rengui Mat.
After picking and choosing for a while, selecting some accessories and garments, Xiao Yeyang finally stopped, satisfied, then left the storeroom with Dexi and Dexi.
As soon as he walked out of the courtyard, he saw Dong Yuanxuan, Yan Wenkai, and the others had returned.
Xiao Yeyang went over, clapped Yan Wenkai on the shoulder, “You’ve come back just in time, I was just looking for you guys for something.”
Yan Wenkai asked, “What is it?”
Dong Yuanxuan and Yan Wenxiu glanced at the items in Dexi and Dexi’s hands and had some guesses in their minds.
Just as Xiao Yeyang was about to say something, Jiang Wanying came over with her maid, and before she got close, she called out, “Brother Yeyang.”
Hearing this cloyingly elongated call, Yan Wenkai made an exaggerated shiver, then rolled up his sleeve to show Su Hongxin and Yan Wentao the goosebumps on his arm.
“Is this how girls in Beijing call out to someone? It’s so scary!”
No sooner had the words left his mouth than Yan Wenkai received a torturous glare from his elder brother, immediately shrinking his neck and muttering, “It really is scary, don’t you think so?”
Su Hongxin struggled to hold back his laughter, but considering Xiao Yeyang was there, he dared not laugh out loud.
Yan Wenxiu looked at Xiao Yeyang apologetically, “Little Prince, I will teach Wenkai a good lesson when we get back.”
But Xiao Yeyang said, “Wenkai was just speaking the honest truth; why scold him.” Accustomed to Daohua’s clear, bright voice, hearing cousin Wanying’s coquettish tone really felt a bit off.
Seeing Xiao Yeyang agreeing with him, Yan Wenkai immediately raised his chin in pride.
At this moment, Jiang Wanying had already come within a few meters.
Xiao Yeyang asked, “What brings you over here?”
Jiang Wanying smiled and performed a courtesy towards Dong Yuanxuan and the others, then with a smile said, “Wanying came over to see if there’s any way I can assist Brother Yeyang.”
As she spoke, she turned her gaze towards Dexi and Dexi standing behind Xiao Yeyang, noticing the items they were holding, which indeed all seemed to be ladies’ items, her smile deepened.
Xiao Yeyang said, “…I have already finished my tasks.”
Jiang Wanying showed a hint of disappointment, “I should have come earlier.” Saying this, she directly approached Dexi holding the fabrics, then began to flip through them, “I really like all these materials; they must feel so comfortable to wear, Brother Yeyang is so considerate.”
After speaking, she even picked up a peach-colored gossamer and compared it against herself.