BXBX NOVEL Chapter 288 - 288: The Cao Family Arrives
“You are an elder, and it won’t be long before we become a family, so there’s no need to be so formal.”
Hearing Jiang Peihuan’s words, the smile in Madam Cao’s eyes deepened.
She only has one son, Cao Jun. Originally, when she found out that Cao Jun was going to marry Jiang Ruyun, she was a bit hesitant.
However, after meeting the Jiang family, Madam Cao was no longer opposed.
But her approval was just that, and she wasn’t particularly thrilled.
Back in the day, even if Yan Xin wasn’t the best, at least she was marrying for the first time. In contrast, Jiang Ruyun was a divorced woman.
But now, seeing Jiang Peihuan, Madam Cao felt somewhat relieved.
After all, the Jiang family turned out to be a good match.
The Cao family, although scholarly and not keen on scheming, weren’t fools. They wouldn’t oppose forging ties with a prestigious family.
“Second Madam, you know that my husband and 1 only have Cao Jun as our child. I just hope he can get married soon and give me grandchildren/’
“The Queen used to be home, so I didn’t want to rush things. But now that the Queen has married King Cheng, shouldn’t we advance the marriage plans for the two young ones?”
“That’s what 1 think too,” replied Zhou Rongfang with a smile upon hearing Madam Cao’s words.
If it had been earlier, Zhou Rongfang might have looked down on the Cao family for their lower status. But considering Jiang Ruyun’s current situation, she had no complaints about this marriage.
After discussing, Jiang Ruyun and Cao Jun’s wedding was set for half a month later.
After setting the date, Madam Cao turned to Jiang Peihuan and asked with a smile, “What does the Queen think of this date?”
Jiang Peihuan, who had been quietly listening, replied, “Since the date has been decided by both of you, it’s naturally appropriate.”
With that settled, rhe wedding date for Jiang Ruyun and Cao Jun was confirmed.
There were still details to discuss with the Cao family regarding rhe wedding ceremony, so Jiang Peihuan left early.
Exiting the fragrant garden, she headed straight back to her own courtyard.
Upon entering, she saw Xiao Nanye practicing his swordsmanship in the yard, using the same sword she was familiar with.
Perhaps in high spirits, Xiao Nanyes sword strokes were calm but sharp.
Suddenly, Jiang Peihuan saw him leap, aiming his sword towards distant plum blossoms.
Soon, plum blossoms rained down around her.
Xiao Nanye then sheathed his sword and looked at her with a smile.
The man pur away his sword and looked at her with a smile.
Approaching him, she realized he was drenched in sweat. She instinctively took out a handkerchief to hand to him, but instead, he bent down slightly, not making any move to take it.
Seeing this, she wiped rhe sweat off his forehead herself.
Afterwards, she admonished him, “You still have poison in your body. Avoid using your internal energy; it’ll only spread the poison faster.”
“I was careless. I’ll be more careful in the future.”
Hearing this, Jiang Peihuan gave him a stern look.
When she first met Xiao Nanye, she felt he was cold and ruthless. Now, she no longer felt that way.
After entering rhe small hall with the man, Jiang Peihuan turned to him and said, “Didn’t you go with my elder brother to his courtyard to view the weapons? Why did you return so quickly?”
He replied, “Speaking of that, I think my elder brother might not want to show me his weapons in the future.”
“Why?” Jiang Peihuan’s eyes were full of curiosity.
Seeing the confusion in her eyes, Xiao Nanye handed her a box. She opened it and found a dagger inside, made of the same cold iron material as the one Xiao Nanye had given her before.
After a moment of thought, she asked, “You took this from my elder brother?”
Jiang Peihuan spoke with certainty, but Xiao Nanye chuckled and corrected, “Not taken, but won.”
Hearing this, Jiang Peihuan couldn’t help but laugh. She knew her elder brother, Jiang Changbai, better than anyone. His only hobby was collecting weapons. If Xiao Nanye had won a weapon from him, it would surely keep Jiang Changbai awake that night.
She teased, “My elder brother might not want you to visit him in the future.”
He replied confidently, “That won t be the case.”
As they talked, they heard the voice of Jiang Sijin, “Elder sister, I want to go hunting in the South Mountain. Would you accompany me?”
Noticing Xiao Nanye, Jiang Sijin greeted with a lively jump, “Brother-in-law, you’re here tool’
Although Xiao Nanye usually appeared cold, he greeted her warmly, “Fourth young lady.”
The Jiang family used their birth order to address each other, bur Jiang Sijin promptly corrected him, “Brother-in-law, now that you’re married to my elder sister, you can just call me by my name.”
“Sijin.” He corrected himself obediently.
Jiang Peihuan noticed that among all in rhe Jiang family, Xiao Nanye was the most amiable with Jiang Sijin.
“Elder sister, after rhe snow has stopped for a while, the animals in the mountains must have come our to find food. If we go hunting now, we might come across some good catches.”
Jiang Peihuan cautioned, “Even though the snow has stopped, rhe mountain temperature is still low. Some places are still covered with snow, and others are melting. Aren’t you afraid of the cold?”
“We’ll warm up once we start moving. So, shall we go?”
Jiang Sijin eagerly pulled on Jiang Peihuan’s sleeve, trying to persuade her.
Seeing no change in her sister’s stance, she turned her attention to Xiao Nanye with a sweet smile, “Brother-in-law, even though the South Mountain isn’t as exciting as the West Mountain, it’s still fun. Do you want to go?”
“Since Sijin wishes to, let’s go.”
“Elder sister, even brother-in-law wants to go. Let’s do it.”
Pleased with Xiao Nanye s agreement, Jiang Sijin swayed Jiang Peihuan’s arm, trying to get her to agree. Finally, Jiang Peihuan nodded, “Alright, alright, I agree.”
“If we’re going, why not ask elder brother, Ruyun, and Songbai if they’d like to join?”
“Third brother has gone to visit friends, so 1 won’t ask him. But I’ll check with
elder brother and second sister..”