Chapter 513: Chapter 474, Communicating with Eyes and Brows_2
In contrast to their thoughtless tardiness, their eagerness to arrive early was meant to show consideration by not being a burden to others.
Daohua smiled faintly, “Though I was left behind earlier, Sun Changze did come to my rescue. It’s only right to visit and thank my savior before departing.”
Dong Yuanyao looked at her with a smile and immediately added, “Indeed, we may never meet again in the future. If we don’t even bid farewell to our lifesaver, wouldn’t we be ungrateful?”
Chen Jiarou and Jiang Wanying’s expressions stiffened slightly.
That was accusing them of being ungrateful!
Chen Jiarou frowned; this Yan Yiyi really had a sharp tongue. She had almost caused her grandmother and mother to lose face at the banquet last time, and today she had outwitted her in front of the Little Prince and Young Master Dong. She was truly annoying.
Jiang Wanying gave Chen Jiarou a glare and chided softly, “If you can’t speak properly, then don’t speak at all.” After that, she looked toward Daohua and Dong Yuanyao, attempting to mend her image with a few words.
Unfortunately, Xiao Yeyang didn’t give her the chance.
Xiao Yeyang, “Is everyone packed? If so, let’s get ready to set off. It’s getting late, and we’re currently in Fenxi. It will probably be tomorrow afternoon or evening by the time we reach Ningmen Prefecture, so let’s not delay any further.”
Upon hearing this, Jiang Wanying no longer tried to explain and quickly said, “Brother Yang, we’re ready; we can leave right away.”
Chen Jiarou nodded along as well.
Xiao Yeyang didn’t say much, “Then hurry and get on the carriage.”
Jiang Wanying and Chen Jiarou directly boarded the carriage in front, while Daohua and Dong Yuanyao took the one behind. Dong Yuanxuan went to arrange for the attendants.
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Daohua helped Dong Yuanyao into the carriage first. Just as she was about to lift her skirt to step up, a hand suddenly appeared in front of her. Turning her head, she saw it was that rascal Xiao Yeyang.
Daohua quickly pushed his hand away, her tone playful yet mocking, “Interrupting me just now, were you afraid I’d pick on your cousin Wanying and that beautiful Chen girl?”
Xiao Yeyang was somewhat speechless, simply went behind Daohua, wrapped his arms around her waist, and lifted her onto the carriage. Seeing her turn around to glare at him, he leaned in and whispered with a low chuckle,
“I was concerned it would affect your mood, since you have a long boat journey ahead. Don’t get seasick. As for someone being ‘beautiful as a flower’? Are you sure you’re not the one with vision problems?”
“Hmph!”
Daohua hmphed, glanced around to make sure no one was paying attention, then crouched down and, with her uninjured left hand, balled into a fist and punched Xiao Yeyang, whispering angrily,
“You’re the one with vision problems! Not just your eyes, but your brain too. Otherwise, why didn’t you accept the gloves painstakingly sewn and the chicken soup boiled by that girl?”
Xiao Yeyang was momentarily stunned, realizing that Daohua had witnessed the scene that unfolded in the backyard. However, hearing the sourness in her tone, his heart swelled with delight.
Was Daohua feeling jealous?
Xiao Yeyang said sternly, “Do you think I’m the type to accept just anything from anyone? Just because someone offers me something, am I supposed to take it?” He leaned in closer to her ear, “How about you make me a pair of gloves? My hands get pretty cold when I’m riding.”
The warmth of his breath tickled her ear, making Daohua itch and, with a mixture of shyness and annoyance, turn her head to glare at Xiao Yeyang, “Keep dreaming!”
Xiao Yeyang was about to speak further when the carriage curtain was lifted, and Dong Yuanyao’s head popped out, “What are you dawdling for—” She stopped abruptly upon seeing Xiao Yeyang.
Daohua quickly gave Xiao Yeyang a look, signaling him to leave.
Catching Daohua’s glance, Xiao Yeyang smiled and turned to walk away.
Daohua climbed into the carriage, and seeing Dong Yuanyao looking at her with a deep gaze, she felt a bit guilty and said, “We just exchanged a few words.” After a pause, she added defensively, “No one saw.”
Dong Yuanyao gave Daohua a sidelong look, “Like saying ‘not a penny here,’ when you obviously have three hundred.”
But then again, she had just witnessed the intimate moment between Daohua and the Little Prince, and deep down, she actually felt a bit envious.
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What girl doesn’t yearn for love, if someone as gentle and considerate as the Little Prince were to dote on her, wouldn’t she also fall deep into it?
Shortly after, the carriage started moving.
To divert from the recent conversation, Daohua racked her brain to make small talk.
Dong Yuanyao hummed in response, not making it difficult for her, and went along with the chat.
On the road, Daohua, having nothing else to do, lifted the curtain to look outside, and soon Xiao Yeyang, who was leading, slowed down to ride alongside the carriage.
Neither of them spoke, only occasionally exchanging glances before looking away nonchalantly.
Dong Yuanyao watched this scene unfold before her, seeing the Little Prince’s spirited brows and Daohua’s light, joyful smile, an indescribable sentiment and tacit understanding silently transmitting between their looks. She felt it somewhat cloying and turned her head away, not wanting to watch.
However, she couldn’t help glancing back in their direction after a while, yearning for such emotions herself.
More than an hour later, they arrived at the pier.
By this time, the sky was darkening. After stepping off the carriage, Daohua began looking around until her gaze settled on Xiao Yeyang who stood next to Dong Yuanxuan.
Being considerate of the crowd, Xiao Yeyang did not approach but kept his gaze fixed on the carriage where Daohua was. Seeing her get off and look around for him, a profound smile appeared in his eyes.
“Alright, hurry onto the ship,” Dong Yuanxuan called out to the four ladies.
Jiang Wanying faced Xiao Yeyang with a strong sense of reluctance, “Big Brother Yang, aren’t you going to send Wanying home?”
Xiao Yeyang said sternly, “I have other matters to attend to.” After finishing, he waved his hand dismissively, unwilling to say more, and motioned for Jiang Wanying to get on the ship quickly.
Jiang Wanying hesitated, wanting to speak but then stopping herself upon seeing that Xiao Yeyang wasn’t even looking at her. Feeling hopelessly dejected, she could only step onto the ship with help from her maidservant, looking back three steps at a time.
Chen Jiarou also wanted to seize the chance to say a few words, but seeing Xiao Yeyang’s distant, indifferent demeanor, she ultimately chose not to pursue a lost cause.
In Beijing, she was one of the five renowned beauties, widely courted by sons of nobility, and she too had her pride.
When it was Daohua and Dong Yuanyao’s turn to board the ship, Xiao Yeyang’s previously detached gaze suddenly became warm and reluctant.
Daohua felt a tinge of reluctance herself, she glanced at Xiao Yeyang and moved her lips as if wanting to say something, but not knowing where to begin, she simply pursed her lips and remained silent.
Xiao Yeyang, with a hoarse voice, then said, “Take care of yourself,” don’t make me worry.
Dong Yuanyao, seeing them exchanging looks again, quickly pulled Daohua onto the ship. During this, Daohua looked back at Xiao Yeyang several times.
Soon, only Xiao Yeyang and a few of his men were left on the pier.
Jiang Wanying stood on the deck and called out loudly, “Big Brother Yang, you must come to Zhongzhou early to see Wanying, okay?”
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yeyang instinctively frowned, his perception of Jiang Wanying shifting from previous impatience to current disgust.
To say such things in public, as if their relationship was something special, especially in front of Daohua.
Doesn’t she realize how insensitive this is? I hope she doesn’t get upset!
The last time he accompanied Wanying to the Glass Store, Daohua wasn’t happy about it, and if he were to visit expressly, who knows how she would react?
Ah, it’s truly troublesome to have the Jiang Family staying in Zhongzhou, and because of the Empress Dowager, they can’t be completely ignored. But if they keep clinging like this, it’s irritating.
If only there were a way to get the Jiang Family to leave.
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