Chapter 15 She is very well-behaved!

 Chapter 15 She is very well-behaved!

There is another noble young master whom Jiang Youning didn't recognize, and didn't know how to address, so she just greeted him politely.

In ancient times, following proper etiquette was never wrong when meeting someone.

In case it offends Xie Jing, she might not be able to eat this meal.

Just now, she glanced at the dishes on the table – there were her favorite sauce trotters, Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, and sweet and sour meatballs... 

When Jiang Youning came in, the two people inside stopped talking.

Xiao Yun's deep eyes gazed at Jiang Youning, sizing her up. The woman was young, delicate, and petite, with a beautiful appearance and fair complexion. Her almond-shaped eyes were watery and full of vitality.

Despite having seen countless beauties, he couldn't help but look at her more.

After sizing her up, he then turned to Xie Jing and chuckled, "Is she your fiancée?"

Xie Jing glanced at Jiang Youning and nodded, "Yes, she is my fiancée, Jiang Youning."

Xiao Yun nodded thoughtfully and looked at Jiang Youning again, "Please, have a seat."

"Yes," Jiang Youning lowered her eyelids and walked slowly to the table, sitting down. She glanced at the dishes in front of her and immediately recognized them as the signature dishes of Fujiang Restaurant.

She was just waiting for Xie Jing and the others to start eating, so she could dig in.

Xiao Yun asked, "Miss Jiang, do you drink?"

Jiang Youning shook her head, "No."

[How can a wine be as fragrant as a food?]

Xie Jing filled Xiao Yun's glass from the wine jug, then poured himself a glass.

Xiao Yun lifted the wine glass to his lips and took a sip, his gaze once again fixed on Jiang Youning, curiosity in his eyes.

Seeing everyone else start eating, Jiang Youning couldn't wait any longer. She picked up her chopsticks and attempted to grab a sweet and sour meatball, but it slipped away.

She tried three times but couldn't catch it.

Xiao Yun saw it too. He thought she would give up, but then he watched as she managed to stab the sweet and sour meatball with her chopsticks and took a bite, her almond-shaped eyes curved with satisfaction.

Not only Xiao Yun, but Xie Jing also noticed. He paused in his drinking, hearing Jiang Youning's hesitant voice in his ears, [There are four sweet and sour meatballs. If I eat one more, there will be two left for them. Shouldn't be a problem, right?]

Then, Jiang Youning was seen using her chopsticks to quickly stab another sweet and sour meatball and happily place it in her bowl.

[These sweet and sour meatballs are delicious!... There are two left. I really want to eat them!]

Xie Jing looked at the remaining two meatballs on the plate and reached out to lift the plate, placing it in front of her.

Jiang Youning looked up at Xie Jing, her happy almond eyes curving, [Xie Jing, you're so kind!]

Xie Jing: "..." It was just two sweet and sour meatballs, why was she so happy?

After finishing the sweet and sour meatballs, Jiang Youning looked at the sauce trotters again. While the two men were chatting, she picked up a sauce trotter and put it in her bowl.

Xiao Yun noticed and found it amusing, "Miss Jiang, how does this sauce trotter taste?"

Jiang Youning had just taken a bite of the sauce trotter, her cheeks puffed up. She chewed a few times and swallowed before replying, "It's quite delicious."

[They just added a bit too much salt. If it were a bit less, it would be perfect. But it's still good. I'm not picky!]

Xie Jing glanced at the pile of bones in front of Jiang Youning. Since she sat down, her mouth had hardly stopped moving.

After she had eaten her fill, Jiang Youning planned to leave. She lifted her head, glanced at the two of them, and finally looked at Xie Jing.

[General, may I leave now?]

Xie Jing knew she said this on purpose for him to hear.

"You can wait in the carriage."

"Yes, General." Jiang Youning stood up, about to leave, but then she noticed there were a few dishes on the table that hadn't been touched. She turned back.

She pointed at the food on the table and asked, "General, can I pack these dishes to take home?"

Xie Jing looked at Jiang Youning in confusion, "What do you mean by 'pack'?"

Jiang Youning explained, "It means packing them to take home."

[It's too wasteful not to take leftovers home; wasting is shameful!]

Xie Jing paused at her words and glanced at the untouched dishes on the table. It was the first time he had heard of packing food to take home.

He was even more surprised to find out that she was a thrifty and frugal woman.

He instructed, "Xue Yi, pack these dishes for her to take home."

Xue Yi was efficient, and in no time, he packed the untouched food into a container.

Jiang Youning happily curtsied and walked out with cheerful steps.

Seeing Jiang Youning leave, Xiao Yun asked Xie Jing, "Do you like this kind of woman?"

Xie Jing withdrew his gaze and looked at Xiao Yun. He, who had never lied in front of the Emperor, nodded with a guilty conscience.

"I do."

Xiao Yun continued, "Is it because of her that you didn't want to marry the princess?'

The princess had long been enamored with Xie Jing and had been pleading with Xiao Yun for the marriage.

Xiao Yun, who appreciated Xie Jing's abilities and character, naturally welcomed the idea of having him as a brother-in-law.

A few days ago, when Xie Jing returned victorious, Xiao Yun proposed marrying the princess to him.

However, the next day, Xie Jing mentioned he already had a fiancée, disappointing the Emperor's favor.

A single man suddenly having a fiancée overnight?
Xiao Yun was very curious about what kind of woman Xie Jing's fiancée was.
So today, he had some free time and asked Xie Jing to bring her along.

Xie Jing still nodded, "The princess is of noble lineage, while I am just a humble warrior. I fear I might not be able to make her happy."

Xiao Yun toyed with the jade bone-folding fan in his hand, recalling the scene he had just witnessed. Jiang Youning was indeed interesting, but...

"I, however, think she isn't suitable for you."

Xie Jing paused for a moment at his words and then replied, 'I believe she is very suitable.'

Xiao Yun chuckled, "Where do you find her suitable?"

Xie Jing answered, "She is very obedient and well-behaved!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yun couldn't help but burst into laughter, "Xie Jing, if you were to marry the princess, she would also be completely devoted to you."

Xie Jing: "..."

Xiao Yun continued, "The princess has admired you for a long time. I also believe you are someone worthy of trust. Don't disappoint me."

Xiao Yun's tone carried a forceful insistence that brooked no refusal.

Hearing this, Xie Jing stood up, knelt down on one knee, and bowed his head, "Your Majesty, I beg your pardon, but I find it impossible to comply."

Refusing royal favor so straightforwardly, Xie Jing was the first to do so.

Xiao Yun's eyes darkened, "You! Do you realize you're defying a royal decree?"

Xie Jing replied, "Your Majesty, I am not worthy of the princess."

Xiao Yun was furious. He paced back and forth in the private room, glancing at Xie Jing. He was infuriated but couldn't bring himself to punish Xie Jing.

"Think it over again."

With these words, Xiao Yun left in a huff.

After seeing Xiao Yun leave, Xie Jing stood up and walked out of the private room.

When he opened the carriage door, he saw Jiang Youning sitting inside. Upon his entry, she raised her beautiful almond-shaped eyes.

"General."

"Hmm." After entering, Xie Jing sat in the middle seat and turned his head to look at Jiang Youning, noticing she was gazing at him.

"General, have you been busy recently?"

[I haven't seen the general for several days. I couldn't eat or sleep; I just hoped to see the general every day.]

Xie Jing: "..."

"Not busy these past few days."

Hearing this, Jiang Youning's eyes curled with a smile, "So, General, will you invite me out tomorrow?"

[Does the general know what it's a date? Jst like today, going out to Fujiang Restaurant to eat and chat, is the best way for an engaged couple to strengthen their relationship.]

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