PFC Chapter 166 Cold War
Chapter 166 Cold War
Seeing that his prince had some concerns, Jixiang quickly advised, "Is Your Highness perhaps afraid that Miss Jiang will not be able to accept it in a short time?"
"Although telling her this news now is indeed a bit sudden, it will let Miss Jiang know that she has you as her backer."
"Even if she might resent you for keeping this from her for so long, as long as you persuade her properly, she will surely agree to go with you now that she has a little prince with you. Besides, she will find out about this sooner or later anyway. In my opinion, it's better to bring it up now, so that it won't be difficult to say it later."
Xie Jinglan remained noncommittal about Jixiang's words, tapping his fingertips lightly on the table as if deep in thought.
If Jiang Yuyue's idea was really that simple, why would he hesitate?
Jiang Yuyue currently only knows that he is the third young master of the Xie family, and there are still many things she is hiding from him. She has not completely let down her guard. However, if Jiang Yuyue were to find out that he is the high and mighty Prince Jing and has been pretending to be by her side for so long, based on Xie Jinglan's understanding of her, he would probably only make her avoid him like the plague.
Xie Jinglan's expression was inscrutable, and after a long silence, he finally spoke.
"I know what I'm doing in this matter, you don't need to try to persuade me anymore."
Seeing this, Jixiang wisely refrained from saying anything more and silently withdrew.
Xie Jinglan, still frowning, got up, picked up the medicine bowl on the table, drank it all in one gulp, and then walked out of the room towards Jiang Yuyue's courtyard.
As soon as he arrived at the gate, he saw that, just as Jixiang had said, the steward was leading people to carry things in from the carriage. Items of all sizes filled almost the entire corner of the courtyard. Xie Jinglan's eyes darkened, and his displeasure intensified.
However, he didn't ask any more questions and went straight into the house.
"coming?"
Hearing the noise, Jiang Yuyue looked up and saw that Xie Jinglan was indeed getting better and better, just as Jasmine had said, and she was slightly taken aback.
His complexion was even more rosy than before, and he looked healthier than when he first met Xie at the Xie family more than half a year ago. Could it be that he was really going to make a miraculous recovery?
"Ah."
Xie Jinglan responded and sat down quite naturally on the edge of Jiang Yuyue's bed. His gaze swept over the scene of the servants carrying luggage outside the door, and he asked directly, "Are you getting ready to go out?"
Jiang Yuyue paused for a moment with her smile, then replied naturally, "I haven't seen my parents and Axi for a long time. Now that I have given birth to Mo'er, it is only natural that I should take him to meet his uncle and maternal grandparents."
Seeing Jiang Yuyue's matter-of-fact attitude, Xie Jinglan frowned slightly, but still asked, "Then why didn't you mention this to me?"
"Oh? Didn't I tell you?"
Jiang Yuyue feigned surprise and raised an eyebrow. "I suppose it's because you were so ill a few days ago, and I've been resting in bed these past two days, that I forgot about it for a moment. I was originally planning to leave this place and the steward to you so you could recuperate, since you're still so weak."
Jiang Yuyue spoke as if it were the most natural thing in the world, and then turned her probing gaze to him, her expression a half-smile.
"However, I see that you are in good spirits. If you are willing, it would not be impossible for you to leave with me."
Seeing that Jiang Yuyue spoke so flawlessly, a dark glint flashed in Xie Jinglan's eyes.
He knew perfectly well that Jiang Yuyue hadn't told him this because she knew he was dying, and that keeping the steward around was probably just to handle his "afterlife."
“I am a member of the Xie family, how can I continue to cling to you?”
Xie Jinglan scoffed lightly, her tone tinged with mockery, "I'm already incredibly grateful that you'd leave this place to me, how could I possibly covet anything else?"
After saying this, Xie Jinglan stood up and strode outside, looking displeased and clearly in a very bad mood.
He came over and asked her about her next move, but she still tried to brush him off so casually.
Jasmine stood aside, listening to the conversation between the two without daring to utter a sound. Watching Xie Jinglan leave with a gloomy expression, she cautiously asked a question.
"Miss, are you really going to bring this third young master along?"
"It depends on my mood."
Jiang Yuyue answered casually. She had just confirmed Xie Jinglan's condition with her own eyes. Although she didn't understand why his health had suddenly improved, she felt that something was wrong with his previous behavior of hiding something.
She has not yet accomplished her great task, so she will not let these romantic feelings hold her back. If Xie Jinglan really refuses to cooperate, she will definitely leave him. After she has avenged her great enemy, if Xie Jinglan is still alive and willing to live with her, it will not be too late for her to bring him back.
After this incident, Xie Jinglan and Jiang Yuyue's relationship turned cold again.
Apart from Jixiang coming over every now and then to say a few words, the two courtyards hadn't had any other communication for more than half a month.
Before she knew it, it was time for Jiang Yuyue to finish her postpartum confinement.
The housekeeper truly doted on Jiang Yuyue as if she were his own daughter. For a whole month, he refused to let her go out and see any wind. Finally, after her confinement period, Jiang Yuyue stood in the courtyard, feeling the long-awaited sunshine on her body, and felt exceptionally comfortable.
"Xiao Liu, is the car harness ready?"
After basking in the sun for a while, Jiang Yuyue casually asked at the courtyard gate, and Xiao Liu immediately came forward, "Everything is ready, we can set off at any time."
Just then, Jixiang came over again. Hearing the conversation between the master and servant, his heart tightened. Could it be that Miss Jiang had just finished her confinement period and was already planning to leave?
"Where is Miss Jiang heading?"
Jixiang hurriedly stepped forward and asked questions, seemingly casually, afraid that she would leave before her Highness had a chance to say anything!
"Are you perhaps planning to visit Madam Jiang and the others so early? Young Master Mo'er is still so young; I'm afraid he can't withstand the bumpy ride. Why don't you stay a little longer? At least wait until it gets warmer before you leave."
Hearing Ji Xiang's long string of words, Jiang Yuyue smiled gently, her eyes full of meaning.
She naturally knew that Jixiang was keeping people around for her master. Even though Xie Jinglan and she had been cold to each other during this period, Jixiang often came to visit, which was all at the behest of her master, Xie Jinglan.
"Who said I was leaving?"
Jiang Yuyue smiled and said, "It's just that I've been cooped up for a long time during my postpartum period, so I was planning to go out for some fresh air. I was thinking about how I went to Wanfu Temple to pray for the gods and Buddhas to bless me with a safe delivery and for your young master to recover. Now that both of my wishes have been fulfilled, I naturally have to go and offer some incense to give back to you."
Wanfu Temple?
Upon hearing this, Jixiang's expression changed slightly. This Wanfu Temple was the place where her Highness met Miss Jiang in the name of Prince Jing. Could it be that she came here to find Prince Jing?