Chapter 512: Chapter 474, Communicating with Eyes and Brows_1
“How can you still converse with them?”
Having distanced themselves from Jiang Wanying and Chen Jiarou, Daohua looked at Dong Yuanyao in surprise.
Dong Yuanyao gave her a glance. “Well, what can I say, it’s because of you. I won’t even start on Jiang Wanying’s intentions. She traveled all the way from the Capital to Zhongzhou, aiming for the Little Prince. As for Chen Jiarou, she’s quite ignorant. If they knew about the Little Prince’s relationship with you, they would definitely stir up trouble.”
Daohua’s expression stiffened, she retorted dryly, “What relationship do I have with Xiao Yeyang?”
Dong Yuanyao shot her a look. “Do you think I’m blind? Please, the Little Prince has already made his feelings so obvious, I can’t believe Yiyi hasn’t noticed his affection for her.”
When the Little Prince and his men found them earlier, and learned that Yiyi was still in danger, he was so worried and anxious that it was even more intense than both Yan Family’s third and fourth brothers combined.
“My words may not be pleasant to hear, but I still need to remind you, don’t get too close to the Little Prince in front of outsiders. There’s a saying, ‘An innocent man who carries a jade invites trouble upon himself.’ The women won’t confront the Little Prince, but they’ll direct their hostility towards you. A woman’s jealousy is harder to defend against than actual swords and spears, often killing without a trace.”
“You haven’t lived in Beijing, so you don’t know how many sordid affairs are hidden behind the compound walls there; some of the stories are truly hair-raising.”
Daohua remained silent for a moment. “I understand,” she said.
Dong Yuanyao looked at her, then said no more.
Soon, they arrived at the place where Sun Changze and Yan Ying were staying.
After inquiring about their injuries and learning they would return to Ningmen Prefecture once they had recovered, Daohua left them some medicine and silver before she and Dong Yuanyao departed.
“That bodyguard Yan’s martial skills are indeed remarkable, and he’s genuine too,” Dong Yuanyao suddenly praised. “Knowing you weren’t in the carriage, despite being seriously injured, he insisted on searching for you. Luckily, the Little Prince and his men arrived in time to stop him.”
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Daohua was unaware of this, and her expression showed a touch of emotion upon hearing it, especially after seeing Yan Ying’s pale face just moments ago, indicating how severe his injuries had been.
Dong Yuanyao glanced at Daohua, wanting to ask about Yan Ying’s background, but stopped short as the words reached her lips.
Where else could he be from?
Such skill and loyalty could not possibly be bred from the upstart Yan Family; it’s almost certain that he was assigned by the Little Prince.
If the Little Prince even gave away his Hidden Guard, he must truly have feelings for Yiyi, right?
Meanwhile, at the front courtyard of the inn, Dong Yuanxuan had the carriage ready and was talking to Xiao Yeyang.
A few steps away at the carriage, Chen Jiarou and Jiang Wanying were also chatting, though they seemed distracted, casting glances at Xiao Yeyang and Dong Yuanxuan from time to time.
Both gentlemen were prime marriage candidates for any maiden, with good looks and noble family backgrounds, and had just helped them out of a tight spot, so it’s no wonder that they held a secret fondness for them.
Jiang Wanying thought how Xiao Yeyang had become increasingly formidable, his decisive actions giving her a strong sense of security, but… he was still too cold towards her. How could she warm his feelings toward her?
As a child, she could stay in the palace frequently with the Empress Dowager’s favor. She could chit-chat with Xiao Yeyang whenever he came to pay his respects to the Empress Dowager, but since arriving in Zhongzhou, it had become difficult even to see him.
She would have to think of a way to see him more after returning, to build a relationship with him.
Chen Jiarou: Both the Little Prince and Dong Yuanxuan were excellent choices. The Little Prince held a higher status, but he wasn’t favored by the Prince, and with that kind of mother, his future might not be all that bright; Dong Yuanxuan’s family, on the other hand, was caring and filial, but his father wasn’t the eldest son and couldn’t inherit the Marquis title. Dong Yuanxuan would have to strive on his own step by step, which could be quite the struggle.
Indeed, each had their own merits and their own difficulties.
Just then, Daohua and Dong Yuanyao approached.
Upon seeing the two women, Xiao Yeyang and Dong Yuanxuan lifted their gaze.
“Miss Dong, Miss Yan, you’ve finally arrived; everyone has been waiting for you,” Chen Jiarou greeted them immediately with a smile.
Having been embarrassed by Xiao Yeyang earlier, she didn’t dare to approach further, but she seized the opportunity to make her presence known.
Dong Yuanyao scoffed. “There you have it, the ladies of Beijing, always trying to put others down to elevate themselves.”