Allure of a Country Maiden
Chapter 449 - 447

Chapter 449: Chapter 447

Yang Liu had been taking care of Xiao’er, while Shangguan Xuanyi was cared for by Zhao Yong.

Last night, after Shangguan Xuanyi’s fever subsided, Zhao Yong stayed up for the night, allowing Jingrui to get some sleep.

This morning, Jingrui had come to relieve Zhao Yong, so he could rest in his room.

Zhu Yan personally carried a food box into the compound. A maid stationed outside the courtyard attempted to take over the food box, but she politely declined.

The weather was cold, the doors of every room were left slightly ajar, and all the windows were shut to prevent the cold wind from blowing in.

Shangguan Xuanyi was still unconscious. Jingrui touched his forehead and found that he had a slight fever. He went out to order the maid to send the medicine as quickly as possible, then returned to the room, took out a book, and started reading in the outer compartment.

Just then, there was a knock on the door, followed by a woman’s voice, "Master, the medicines and meals have arrived."

"Bring them in." Jingrui commanded indifferently.

Zhu Yan opened the door and came in.

"Just place it on the table." Jingrui, thinking it was a maid, continued sitting there, head down reading, and commanded without looking up from his book.

"It’s cold outside, the medicines and meals have gotten a bit cold during my walk here, fortunately, they are still a bit warm. I’ll feed the master on the bed the medicine, otherwise, it’ll get cold and might affect its efficiency." She had specifically come to see what the supposedly nobly-identified, severely injured person looked like. Now that he was still unconscious, she could only use the excuse of feeding medicine.

It was only after hearing this that Jingrui lifted his head from the book and looked over.

This maid seemed better dressed than the previous ones, could she be the county magistrate’s wife’s maid?

She must have been sent by the magistrate’s wife to check on the Sixth Prince’s condition. Thinking of this, he gently said, "Young Master Shangguan is fine, please convey my thanks to Magistrate Zhu and his wife. You can leave the feeding of the medicine to me, you may withdraw now!"

As Zhu Yan heard Jingrui lift his head, her face flushed. It was her first time seeing such a cultured and handsome man.

The men of Hemu County were generally rugged, most of them were like bears or tigers. She really didn’t feel attracted to them. She preferred the elegant young masters described in books.

If even a servant boy was this good looking, his master must be even more handsome!

Upon hearing him take over the task of feeding the medicine, Zhu Yan mistook him for a servant boy.

It was said that even three-rank officials were inferior to the butler of a prime minister. This servant boy’s bearing didn’t resemble that of an ordinary servant boy at all. The identity of the young master inside must be even more respectable than she had imagined.

Suppressing her excitement, she grew even more anxious to see the person inside. Softening her voice, she said, "This is something a lady should do, you should go and eat. I will take care of things here."

Go and eat?

Whether Jingrui heard it right or not, it just didn’t sound right.

Where was he supposed to go and eat? These few days, he had been eating in this room!

And as for her being here alone? Hadn’t Zhao Yong told Magistrate Zhu that the Sixth Prince disliked having strangers and women close to him? Their job was just to deliver the things they needed; this had been the case for the past few days!

Having said that, Zhu Yan walked over to the inner compartment with the medicine bowl, passing the screen.

Snapping back to his senses, Jingrui hurriedly stopped her, "Miss, I’ll take care of it, you should leave."

"What’s wrong with you, servant boy? I’ve gracefully allowed you to go and eat first, but you’re still being disobedient. What are you trying to accomplish?" Zhu Yan held back her dissatisfaction, glaring at him.

Servant boy? Him? Jingrui was dumbfounded. Are those eyes she’s got just for decoration?

"Miss, I believe there’s a misunderstanding. I’m not..."

"If you’re not hungry, you can take a rest. You must be tired after taking care of your master the entire night. Feeding medicine is a delicate task, how could a brawny man like you handle it?" After finishing, she again made to head to the bed.

This must be what Xiao’er was talking about when she said two people couldn’t communicate because they weren’t on the same wavelength.

Watching her intentionally swaying waist, Jingrui, having spent several years in the Imperial Capital, instantly understood her intentions.

Thinking about her demeanor combined with her clothes that were so different from those of the ordinary maids, he wouldn’t mistake her for a maid again!

Was she planning to climb up the social ladder by catching a phoenix?

In front of his little nephew, she was trying to seduce his sister’s future husband, was this really okay?

Jingrui felt he had practiced martial arts too much recently and his hands had become rough. He wanted to throw the lady in front of him out, what should he do?

He reached out his hand to stop her again, coldly saying, "Get out!"

Zhu Yan, who was stopped, looked unhappy. In this county, her father was the highest authority, who dared to stop her?

Even if the person lying down were of high nobility, he was just a servant boy. She didn’t believe anyone would offend a government official’s daughter for a servant boy!

Moreover, they were staying in her house!

"How dare you stop me, you insolent servant! I’m here to check on your master!" Zhu Yan raised her hand to slap Jingrui’s face.

Jingrui swiftly grabbed her wrist, his voice colder, "Out! Or don’t blame me for being impolite."

Picking a fight for no reason, she was nothing but a shrew!

Shangguan Xuanyi was awakened by the commotion. He opened his eyes and sat up with difficulty, sliding out of the bed, "Jingrui, what’s the matter?"

Upon hearing the voice, Zhu Yan looked towards its source. The person was tall, with starry eyes and sharp features. He was beautiful like a jade. Although there was some stubble on his face and his complexion was pale, it didn’t diminish the noble temperament he radiated.

After the initial surprise, Zhu Yan looked aggrieved, saying with a whimper, "Master, you have to stand up for me! He’s trying to take advantage of me!"

Take advantage of her? Hearing this, Jingrui quickly let go of her hand that he was still holding!

Good heavens! He had met all sorts of people on the road!

Shangguan Xuanyi’s mouth twitched, he looked at Jingrui, "Where did this crazy woman come from? Old and ugly, and you’re still able to lay your hands on her? Next time, kick her out! Don’t dirty your hands!"

Jingrui: "..."

With a "clink", Zhu Yan’s bowl fell to the ground, spilling the black medicine all over the floor.

A crazy, old, ugly woman? Zhu Yan heard this, and her face turned the color of a pig’s liver.

She was clearly at the prime of her life, a budding flower, her beauty in full bloom. She had been called crazy, old, and ugly by the man she was infatuated with. Woo woo, she couldn’t show her face to anyone anymore.

Zhu Yan couldn’t take the blow and ran away covering her face.

Seeing the shards on the ground and the spilled medicine, Jingrui deeply regretted not snatching the medicine bowl away earlier.

"Has the girl woken up?" Shangguan Xuanyi looked at Jingrui hopefully.

Hearing this, Jingrui came back to his senses but shook his head with a saddened look, "No."

"She hasn’t woken up yet?" Shangguan Xuanyi’s body swayed involuntarily, filled with bitterness.

Jingrui hurriedly stepped forward to support him, "Sixth Prince, are you okay?"

"I’m going to check on her." Shangguan Xuanyi shrugged off Jingrui’s hand and walked towards the door, passing the screen.

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