Chapter 8 Miss Xie Jing?

Chapter 8 Miss Xie Jing?

 

Xie Jing couldn't help but frown when he thought of Jiang Youning's inner thoughts before his departure.

He has been injured countless times on the battlefield, and as long as it didn't hit any vital organs or bones, it wasn't considered a serious injury.

Jiang Youning also said that he wouldn't live past the age of twenty-four; could that also be true?

And all of this originated from a dream she had.

Xue Yi, seeing Xie Jing remain silent with a bowed head, asked with concern, "Master, what's wrong?"

Xie Jing raised his gaze, glanced at Xue Yi, then turned to look at Wen Xianyu and asked, "Do you think my body is strong?"

Wen Xianyu was stunned for a moment upon hearing this and asked, "General, are you worried that your injury might delay the journey?"

Xie Jing: "No."

Xue Yi examined Xie Jing closely and had a bad feeling, "Master, are you feeling unwell somewhere?"

"No." Xie Jing pondered for a moment, thinking of that phrase about dying young, and said, "Carefully examine my body. Is there any hidden ailment?"

Wen Xianyu, upon hearing this, didn't hesitate and placed two fingers on Xie Jing's pulse.

After the examination, he withdrew his hand and looked at Xie Jing, "General, apart from fatigue, there is nothing major wrong with your health.

Xie Jing tightly pressed his lips together. With no hidden ailments, could it be that the early demise referred not to a physical issue but to falling in battle?

From the moment he joined the military, he knew that on the battlefield, swords and blades have no eyes, and he had long grown indifferent to life and death.

But with the Xiongnu not yet defeated, how could he willingly accept it?

Wen Xianyu, seeing Xie Jing's silence, suggested, "General, if you're still concerned, when we return to Jinling, we can have the imperial physician examine you."

Xie Jing shook his head: "I'm not questioning your medical skills."

Wen Xianyu thought about it and realized that he had treated Xie Jing's injuries, big and small, without ever questioning his medical skills.

"General, your body is incredibly robust, beyond the average person's, but even the strongest body shouldn't be subjected to excessive strain."

Xie Jing hmm'd thoughtfully.

After coming out, Wen Xianyu sighed: "I don't know if the General listened to it or not."

Xue Yi also had some concerns, "Do you still not understand what kind of person the General is? No one can persuade him."

Wen Xianyu said with a smile: "Hasn't the general already been engaged? Once married, there will be a woman to take care of him."

Xue Yi thought of that delicate young lady and chuckled, "How could a delicate woman possibly manage the General?"

Wen Xianyu nodded in agreement, "You're right, the general's temper is really beyond the control of ordinary people."

*

Jiang Youning took a bite of peach pastry and sighed.

Chuntao heard the sound and looked over, "Young Lady, why are you sighing?"

Jiang Youning said, "Maybe it's because I miss the General too much!"

Chuntao chuckled at her words, "Young Lady, why not be a bit more reserved?"

Jiang Youning was eating peach pastry, and she really wanted Xie Jing to break off the engagement. With money and a house, she could live without worries.

The Suzhou embroidery thread for making velvet flowers has run out, so Jiang Youning plans to go to the street to purchase some.

Before reaching the door, she heard a burst of joyous laughter.

Jiang Youning stopped in her tracks, and upon hearing the voices, she looked over. She saw Jiang Xubai returning with Jiang Yanran and others, chatting and laughing. They were carrying many bags, apparently having just returned from shopping.

Chuntao, seeing the heartwarming scene in front of her, instinctively looked up at Jiang Youning. Since Jiang Yanran had returned, the Master had taken her shopping for clothes and jewelry more than once.

Before, when we didn't know that the Young Lady wasn't the biological daughter, she never saw the Master taking her shopping like this.

She's afraid the Young Lady might be feeling sad.

In the midst of their conversation, Jiang Yanran was the first to spot Jiang Youning not far away. She warmly called out, "Ning'er Jiejie."

Jiang Youning had initially tried to be inconspicuous and reduce her presence, but when Jiang Yanran called out like that, everyone noticed her.

After walking over, Jiang Yanran raised her wrist to show Jiang Youning and asked with an innocent smile, "Ning'er jiejie, do you think the bracelet Dad bought for me is pretty?"

As she raised her hand, her sleeve slipped down, revealing a fair and slender wrist adorned with a gleaming pure gold bracelet.

Jiang Youning's attention was quickly drawn to the gold bracelet. She didn't pay much attention to whether it looked good or not, but the bracelet appeared to have substantial weight.

Jiang Yanran noticed Jiang Youning's gaze and smiled, saying, "Ning'er jiejie, do you like it too?"

Jiang Youning nodded, thinking that with a pure gold bracelet, she could buy so many osmanthus cakes and date pastries...

When Jiang Xubai walked over and saw Jiang Youning staring intently at the gold bracelet on Yanran's wrist, he didn't think there was anything inappropriate about buying his biological daughter a bracelet.

His daughter is well-educated and polite; she should dress nicely.

If she were to catch the eye of General Xie and marry into the General's mansion, it would also be a prestigious matter for the family.

Jiang Youning, who had earned some money during this period, went shopping and then took Chuntao to the famous Fujiang Restaurant to treat herself to a good meal.

The waiter at the Fujiang Restaurant was very hospitable and led Jiang Youning to a private room.

Jiang Youning ordered what she wanted to eat: braised pork, soy sauce pig's trotters, fish slices, and old hen soup.

The restaurant served the dishes very quickly, and in no time, all the dishes were ready.

Jiang Youning, who almost salivated when she smelled the aroma, eagerly picked up a piece of braised pork and put it in her mouth. She didn't forget to invite, "Chuntao, sit down and eat with me."

Chuntao replied, "Young Lady, how can a servant like me eat at the same table as the master?"

"You've been working hard making hairpins late into the night during this time. You need to eat well to have the strength to make more hairpins and earn more money. Besides, there's no one else here, so let's enjoy the meal openly."

Ever since Chuntao learned that making velvet flower hairpins could earn money, she has been working late into the night every day to make more and earn extra silver.

If Jiang Youning didn't wake up during the night, she wouldn't have known how hard Chuntao was working.

Chuntao thought that what Jiang Youning said made sense, and after hesitating for a while, she finally sat down to eat together.

That night, Chuntao once again worked late into the night, only to make two more pairs of hairpins.

Early the next morning.

"Young Lady, please wake up."

Jiang Youning was sleeping soundly but was awakened by Chuntao. She rubbed her eyes and asked, "What's the matter?"

"Young Lady, the Master has something to discuss with you and wants you to come over."

Jiang Youning was momentarily surprised, but she quickly got up, dressed, and went to the main hall without even having breakfast.

"I've never received such a precious gift before, especially from Father. I was so happy and careful not to damage it while wearing it. I intended to store it safely in my jewelry box, but I didn't expect..."

As Jiang Youning approached the main hall, she heard Jiang Yanran's soft-crying voice, which was heartbreaking to listen to.

Jiang Xubai felt a deep sense of heartache, "Yanran has endured so much since she was little, and she's so understanding. Don't worry, Father will definitely help you find that bracelet. Tomorrow, Father will take you to buy another one."

It's often said that a crying child gets milk, but in reality, not everyone who cries gets what they want.

For example, the original host, no matter how much she cried, Jiang Xubai didn't buy her a big gold bracelet either.

Jiang Youning walked in, lifting the hem of her dress. Jiang Yanran was still crying, and she respectfully greeted him, "Father, did you call me for something?"

Jiang Xubai withdrew his gaze from Jiang Yanran and looked at Jiang Youning. "Yesterday afternoon, someone saw you entering Yanran's chamber. Did you happen to see Yanran's bracelet?"

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