BXBX NOVEL Chapter 146 - 146: Returning to the Capital
“What did you say?”
Upon hearing Deputy General Liu’s words, Jiang Peihuan’s face fell instantly.
Deputy General Liu didn’t say anything. Instead, he handed the note in his hand to Jiang Peihuan. The note was written by Jiang Sijin and sent by pigeon.
Knowing that the old madam was fine, Jiang Peihuan heaved a sigh of relief, but she was still a little worried.
Seeing the change in Jiang Peihuan’s eyes, Deputy General Liu spoke softly,” Miss Jiang, should we return to the mansion? I believe Madame Xue would understand your reasons and not blame you.”
Upon hearing Deputy General Liu’s words, Jiang Peihuan lapsed into a pensive silence. After a moment, she replied in a gentle whisper,” It’s rather late today.
1 wouldn’t want to disturb my grandmother. We’ll bid her farewell tomorrow morning.”
“Ye Xiao, prepare a list of all the medicinal herbs required for my grandmother’s recuperation. I’ll hand it to my second aunt tomorrow.” “Understood, Eldest Miss.”
As her mind was preoccupied, Jiang Peihuan had a restless night. By the break of dawn, she quickly freshened up and, with Ye Xiao in tow, made her way to Old Madame Xue’s courtyard.
Since the elderly typically required less sleep, Old Madame Xue was already up by the time Jiang Peihuan arrived.
Seeing Jiang Peihuan arrive so early brought a warm smile to Old Madame
Xue’s face.” Huan Er, why have you come so early? Haven’t Ye Xiao assured that my body is perfectly fine?”
“Grandmother, 1 am here to bid you farewell.”
“Farewell? You’re heading back to Jingdou? 1 thought you were planning to stay with me for a while longer.”
Hearing Jiang Peihuan’s words, Madame Xue’s eyes began to well up with tears.
Seeing Old Madam Xue like this, Jiang Peihuan felt a pang in her heart. Gently taking her grandmother’s hand, she murmured,” Grandmother, my other grandmother was attacked in Jingdou.”
“Attacked? Was your grandmother injured?”
Upon hearing about the assault on Old Madam Jiang, Old Madam Xue’s eyes filled with concern.
Seeing her worry, Jiang Peihuan quickly reassured her,” Please don’t worry, grandmother. My other grandmother is not severely injured. She was merely startled.”
“Well, that’s a relief.”
“Since your grandmother was attacked, you should go back.”
“Who’s going back?”
Old Madam Xue had barely finished her sentence when Xue Qi’s voice echoed from the entrance.
Upon seeing him, a spark of hope ignited in Old Madam Xue’s eyes.” Huan Er, I’m not at ease with you returning to Jingdou alone. How about this? Let Xue Qi escort you back.””
“Huan Er, you’re returning to Jingdou? Why not stay longer in Qingzhou?”
After learning of the situation from Old Madam Xue, Xue Qi struck his chest, saying, “In that case, 1’11 escort Huan Er back to Jingdou. 1 haven’t seen my aunt for a while.”
“Grandmother, how about asking mother to prepare some items from Qingzhou? I can bring them to my aunt. She hasn’t been back to Qingzhou for many years, she probably misses it a lot.”
“Yes, indeed… have people prepare more items for Yan Er as well, including things for the old madam of the Jiang family and the other two madam.” Shortly after, everyone from the Xue family arrived.
Jiang Peihuan took the medical prescription from Ye Xiao’s hand and directly passed it to Xu Yunniang, then quietly said, “Second Aunt, this prescription contains the medicines my grandmother needs for recuperation. I’ll have to trouble you in this time.”
“You child, since when have you become so formal with me?”
“Huan Er, you need not worry about your grandmother. We will take good care of her.”
“As for you, I don’t know when I’ll be able to see you again in Jingdou.”
Xue Tao, a strapping man, unexpectedly had red-rimmed eyes at this moment.
“All right, when Huan Er’s grand wedding comes around, we’ll be heading to the Jingdou anyway.”
“That’s right. Huan Er will be getting married in two months.”
Upon mentioning this, the spirits of everyone from the Xue family lifted again.
By the time Jiang Peihuan left the Xue family, it was already afternoon.
Aside from the four of them, there were also three large carriages filled with items the Xue family had prepared for Xue Yan and the others in the Jiang family.
Although Jiang Peihuan was eager to return to the Jingdou, she didn’t decline these items, as they were a testament to Old Madam Xue’s maternal love.
However, traveling with three carriages made the journey extremely slow.
After they left Qingzhou City, Jiang Peihuan immediately turned to Deputy General Liu and said, “Cousin Qi and I will go ahead with Ye Xiao. You follow behind at a slower pace, ensuring these items get back home.”
“Yes, Eldest Miss.”
Deputy General Liu had no objections to Jiang Peihuan’s arrangement.
Thereafter, Jiang Peihuan, with Xue Qi and Ye Xiao, set out towards Jingdou.
Xue Qi rode at Jiang Peihuan’s left. Seeing her atop her horse, he softly chuckled, “Huan Er, 1 never knew your horsemanship was so skilled.”
“Cousin Qi, did you forget I’ve been to the battlefield as well?”
Hearing Xue Qi’s comment, Jiang Peihuan chuckled softly in response.
“I actually did forget, but hearing you say it brings back memories.”
“By the way, Huan Er, is there anything fun to do in Jingdou these days?”
Both Jiang Peihuan and Xue Qi were skilled horse riders, which allowed them to carry on their conversation while on horseback.
The trip from Qingzhou to Jingdou, even if they traveled fast, it would still required around two days. But Jiang Peihuan, Xue Qi, and Ye Xiao arrived at the general’s mansion late at night.
“Ye Xiao, knock on the door.”
The door of the General’s Mansion was tightly shut. Hearing Jiang Peihuan’s command, Ye Xiao dismounted and knocked on the door.
The door quickly opened, and the gatekeeper, upon seeing Jiang Peihuan on her horse, quickly came forward to pay his respects, “Eldest Miss, you’re back?” “Have elder brother and Miss Liu returned?”
In Jiang Sijin’s letter, Jiang Peihuan already knew that Liu Xin had saved Old Madam Jiang.
Upon hearing Jian Peihuan’s question, the gatekeeper nodded and quickly said, “Eldest Young Master and Miss Liu are back. They came back just this afternoon.”
“Understood, thank you.”
With a nod, Jiang Peihuan led Xue Qi into the mansion.
Upon entering the courtyard, Jiang Peihuan turned to Xue Qi and said, “Cousin Qi, it’s rather late. I’ll take you to see grandmother tomorrow. Rest early for tonight.”
“I will guide you to elder brother’s garden for rest.”
“Just have a servant lead me there. You’ve had a long day too; you should rest early.”
“I’m not tired. I’ll take you there.”
Saying so, Jiang Peihuan led Xue Qi towards Jiang Changbai’s courtyard.
As they arrived at Jiang Changbai’s courtyard, they found the lights within still lit. Jiang Peihuan and Xue Qi shared a glance and stepped inside together. “Elder brother?”
“Huan’er, you’re back… All, Qi?”
Upon hearing a noise, Jiang Changbai immediately opened his door. Seeing Jiang Peihuan, his eyes lit up with a smile. But when he noticed Xue Qi standing next to her, his eyes shone with pure excitement.
“Changbai, it’s been too long,” said Xue Qi.
Xue Qi stepped forward, delivering a playful punch to Jiang Changbai, and two of them hugged each other.
Watching this warm reunion, Jiang Peihuan also displayed a hint of a smile.
Jiang Changbai and Xue Qi were born only a few hours apart. This led to them never addressing each other as brothers, instead they preferred to call each other’s by their names..