Allure of a Country Maiden
Chapter 688 - 686

Chapter 688: Chapter 686

The mood was a bit gloomy because of the scene caused by Lin Miaoyan.

Xi’er’s eyes darted around, and she asked, "Sister, why were you jealous just now? Aren’t you afraid of sourness?"

Cough, cough...! Xiao’er was choked by the soup after hearing this.

Shangguan Xuanyi quickly took a wet cloth from the side to clean his hands and patted her back.

"You’re such a grown-up, can’t you be careful when you eat?" So, you were just jealous, does it need to be this dramatic?

Tears welled up in Xiao’er’s eyes as she coughed: How was this her fault?

If he hadn’t mentioned the jealousy, would Xi’er have pushed the issue like this?

Jingrui laughed and explained: "This isn’t the same type of jealousy as vinegar, Xi’er. You’ll understand when you grow up."

"So, what kind of ’vinegar’ did big sister eat just now? I didn’t see any vinegar on the table. I want to taste it too."

"Silly child! There’s nothing delicious about vinegar! Eat your meal quickly!" Mrs. Liu said, unable to suppress a smile.

"If it doesn’t taste good, why would big sister eat it?"

Is there no end to this?!

Finally, Xiao’er had recovered her breath, and her face darkened, "Where have all your manners gone? Have you forgotten the customs of not speaking at meals or in bed?"

"Big sister is angry."

"Don’t be angry, don’t be angry. It’s just vinegar. Yang Liu, bring a jar of vinegar, everyone can have some with you," Shangguan Xuanyi comforted.

"Get lost!" Xiao’er glared furiously at Shangguan Xuanyi!

Everyone was amused by Xiao’er’s anger, and the mood steadily improved.

...

Lin Miaoyan returned to Mrs. Lin’s room in tears.

Mrs. Lin sighed upon seeing her, "Now do you believe what I told you? It’s clear to anyone with eyes that the Sixth Prince only has eyes for the lady of Rui’an County. In trying to eagerly ingratiate yourself, you’re only lowering your dignity! The Sixth Prince is of high status and out of our league!"

"The Lady of Rui’an County is ultimately only of commoner origin. She’s nothing more than a seductress! I, on the other hand, am a nobleman’s daughter. How am I in any way inferior to her! If she can be the Sixth Prince’s concubine, why can’t I reach him?" Lin Miaoyan scrubbed tears from her face with her handkerchief as she spoke defiantly.

Mrs. Lin’s face darkened at these words. So, she still hadn’t given up!

And her words... if the Sixth Prince heard them, a charge of disrespect could be made. Would they even survive?

Mrs. Lin raised her voice in anger, "Silence! How dare you speak such words! Blasphemy! If you continue to set your sights on someone you shouldn’t, we won’t go to the Imperial Capital, we will turn back home right now!"

Lin Miaoyan’s face changed at these words. If they turned back now, wouldn’t she lose her chance to see the Sixth Prince again?

Lin Miaoyan hurried up to clutch her mother’s arm, "Mother, I understand. I will try to forget the Sixth Prince. Let’s go to the Imperial Capital. I still want you to arrange a good marriage for me. I don’t want to be so far from you two."

Mrs. Lin’s expression eased a bit after hearing this, "It’s good that you understand. The Sixth Prince is indeed great, but no matter how good he is, if his heart isn’t with you, he won’t be your match! Do you understand?"

"I understand! I want to marry a man who loves me." She was determined to make the Sixth Prince fall for her.

Mrs. Lin said nothing more after hearing these words.

...

The next morning, Xiao’er and her party left the post station.

Shangguan Xuanyi rode alongside Xiao’er’s carriage all the way.

From time to time, Xiao’er would lean against the window of the carriage and chat with Shangguan Xuanyi.

In late January, the weather was still exceptionally cold, and Xiao’er’s nose turned red quickly when she leaned against the window.

"Don’t keep sticking your head out, your nose is turning red from the cold." Shangguan Xuanyi said with concern.

Xiao’er touched her nose and let down the curtain.

Shangguan Xuanyi sighed inwardly, wishing she was travelling in his carriage so he could keep her company.

Lin Miaoyan also peered out at the figure in purple from time to time. Every time she looked, he was talking to Xiao’er.

She was full of envy, wondering when she would sit in a carriage with Sixth Prince by her side.

At the moment, she couldn’t even sneak a glance, for fear her mother would notice her lingering feelings for the Sixth Prince.

Oh, how hard her path of love has been.

Right around noon, they passed by a hill, still a long way from the next town.

"Brother Shangguan, why don’t we eat something before hitting the road?", Xiao’er suggested.

"Great idea!" Shangguan Xuanyi instructed Feng Yang to find a spot to rest and eat.

Feng Yang stopped the carriages near a water source.

Shangguan Xuanyi helped Xiao’er out of the carriage.

Seeing his careful attention to the Lady of Rui’an, Lin Miaoyan’s jealousy intensified.

What woman in the world wouldn’t want to be cherished like this? She was certainly no exception.

Xiao’er, no stranger to this road, knew they had plenty of time to reach the next town before dark.

With enough time, there was no need to settle for dry food.

"Brother Shangguan, what would you like to eat? I’ll cook it for you."

Thanks to the primitive transportation, every long journey took at least ten to fifteen days. Who could bear to eat dry food for every meal?!

Xaio’er certainly couldn’t. Despite having a space to avoid dry food, she had brought a set of cooking utensils for the convenience of preparing meals on her travels.

"Anything you cook, I love."

"Should I see if there are any rabbits around? I can catch a few and make braised rabbit. How does that sound?" Feng Yang had previously tasted Xiao’er’s braised rabbit – a dish that left a lifelong impression!

"Sounds wonderful! Thank you, Feng Yang!" Xiao’er’s eyes lit up at his suggestion.

"Brothers, whoever wants to eat meat, go hunt on the mountain yourselves!" Feng Yang announced to the guards.

Knowing Xiao’er’s preference for game, Shangguan Xuanyi offered to join Feng Yang. "Let me go with you."

Shangguan Xuanyi and Feng Yang went up the mountain to hunt together.

Yang Mei and Yang Liu brought the cooking utensils and ingredients to the riverbank to clean them.

Xiao’er and Yun’er started to wash the rice and cook.

Seeing this, Mrs. Lin praised, "Lady of Rui’an is very talented indeed."

Lin Miaoyan looked over, watching Xiao’er doing what was usually the work of maids and housekeepers, and a hint of disdain flashed in her eyes: Clearly a peasant at heart, adept at these lowly chores.

No lady of a wealthy family would ever stoop to making fire and handling raw ingredients herself, even if they were trained in the culinary arts.

She glanced around again, noticing the Sixth Prince heading towards the mountain.

Her heart quickened. "Mother, I need to use the little girls’ room."

"Have a maid accompany you and find a spot away from the people. There are many people around, be careful not to attract the guards’ attention."

"Understood."

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