jdhmnovel Chapter 616 Xiao Man takes care of the prince
Chapter 616 Xiao Man takes care of the prince
Because of Xiaoman's initiative, Jing Chunxi was ultimately unable to go out with his favorite fan.
Xiaoman stood aside, looking at Jing Chunxi with firm and earnest eyes, as if she had already made up her mind to take on this responsibility.
It wasn't that Jing Chunxi was negligent, but Xu Zize had been in the space for the past few days, so there was no need to hire anyone. But now that he was going to disguise himself and follow them, he really needed an attendant. He had to admit that Xiao Man was indeed a reliable candidate.
She nodded slightly, accepting the fact.
"Chun Tao should be nearby. You should be able to hear her if you shout a few times. Go find her and dig some wild vegetables together." Hong Fen looked from the young lady to Xiao Man, not understanding why Xiao Man was looking for the young lady again. She seemed a little reluctant. A hint of hesitation flashed in her eyes, and her lips moved slightly, as if she wanted to say something, but in the end she didn't speak.
Compared to Chuntao, Hongfen actually prefers to be with the young lady. She lowered her head slightly, and although her voice was small, it revealed a hint of helplessness: "Yes." Then, she turned and walked out.
Jing Chunxi then instructed, "Don't pick too many. Wash them quickly and hand them over to the kitchen to avoid delays."
Jing Chunxi's gaze lingered on Hongfen's back for a moment, until she disappeared from sight and she heard her loudly calling Chuntao. She withdrew her gaze and turned to look at Xiaoman, "Let's go!"
When Jing Chunxi and Xiao Man entered the courtyard next door, the entire yard was empty. All around was quiet, with only the rustling of leaves in the breeze, a melody of loneliness and silence.
The wildflowers and weeds in the yard swayed gently in the breeze, making it seem particularly deserted. Jing Chunxi walked into the yard and glanced around, but found no one. She frowned slightly, feeling a little puzzled. Logically, there should be someone staying here.
Xiaoman followed behind Jing Chunxi, looking around. The two of them walked slowly towards the depths of the yard, one in front and one behind. It was not until they entered the east room that they saw Xu Zize, who had changed his appearance, sitting alone quietly.
"Brother Xiaokang, let me see your face." Jing Chunxi's voice was soft, but it was filled with tenderness and concern. She walked quickly to Xu Zize, her eyes full of anticipation.
However, Xu Zize was startled by the sudden call of "Brother Xiaokang." His eyes instantly grew fierce, like a sharp sword, staring directly at Jing Chunxi. He frowned slightly, and a hint of severity entered his voice: "Who are you? How dare you!" This harsh shout was like a bolt from the blue, completely treating Jing Chunxi as a stranger.
Even though Xiao Man knew he had misunderstood, he was still startled. He subconsciously took a step back, but he was also a little defensive.
After Xu Zize's transformation, his face remained the same, long as before, but his thick eyebrows were slightly raised, and his forehead was cold. His eyes were cold and stern, completely different from the warm expression he usually showed when facing Jing Chunxi.
The tenderness he had shown towards Jing Chunxi was completely gone from his eyes. He sat in his chair, leaning forward slightly, his hands tightly gripping the armrests, as if ready to respond to any emergency. A hint of vigilance etched itself across his face as he diligently scrutinized the two "strangers" before him.
"Where are my uncle and Uncle Kuaijiao? Don't they live here?" Jing Chunxi asked hurriedly, startled by his harsh shout, while also looking for the familiar figure.
She thought there were still people in the courtyard. After all, this was Xu Zize's temporary residence, and there should be someone staying there. However, there was no one around, which made her a little worried.
"The general brought me here and left with Quick Foot, saying he wanted to hear about the progress here. Quick Foot couldn't sit still either, saying he was going to meet his comrades."
Xu Zize's voice was calm and cold. He looked away from Jing Chunxi and lowered his head slightly, as if recalling something. His fingers tapped lightly on the armrest of the chair, making a crisp sound, and he seemed a little absent-minded.
Jing Chunxi couldn't help but feel a little angry after hearing Xu Zize's words. "But I can't just leave you here alone, can I?" She frowned, a hint of dissatisfaction in her eyes. She knew the temperaments of her uncle and uncle Kuaijiao, but she wouldn't be so careless as to leave Xu Zize here alone.
She turned her head and looked at Xiao Man with a questioning look in her eyes. Xiao Man nodded slightly, indicating that she also understood what Jing Chunxi meant.
"Kuaishou left some people behind, and I asked them to leave. It's rare for colleagues on the battlefield to see each other. Besides, the general said it's very safe here and we can sleep with the door open. There are hidden sentries around the village." Xu Zize raised his head and his eyes fell on Jing Chunxi and Xiao Man again, still with a scrutinizing look.
"Brother Xiaokang, Xiaoman is yours. You can trust him. Let him serve you closely before Brother Qingfeng and Brother Luying arrive." Jing Chunxi made a straightforward suggestion without holding back. She looked at Xu Zize with a firm gaze, trying to convince him of Xiaoman's loyalty.
Seeing that Xu Zize still had doubts on his face, Jing Chunxi quickly explained, "Xiaoman has strong observation skills and he knows it himself." He was afraid that Xu Zize would misunderstand Xiaoman.
Xu Zize looked at Xiao Man with scrutiny, a hint of suspicion in his eyes. He narrowed his eyes slightly, as if trying to find some flaw in her. Xiao Man clasped her hands together, as if trying to keep herself calm. Although he was quite familiar with the prince, he still felt a strange sense of respect and fear for him.
Xiao Man knelt down in front of him with a thud, expressing her determination: "I will follow all the arrangements made by the young lady and all the orders given by the prince. Xiao Man knows nothing."
"Then stay! Go to the corner room tonight." Xu Zize was silent for a moment, but finally nodded. He had no reason to doubt the people arranged by Jing Chunxi.
He really needed help right now. While he wasn't one for luxury, he certainly didn't know the little details of life. If Quick Foot hadn't arranged for two guards to come help, he wouldn't have known where his quilt was, and his bed would have been a complete mess. There was a hint of helplessness in his voice, but also a hint of approval.
"Ah! Thank you, Prince, and thank you, Miss!" Xiao Man was overjoyed when she heard Xu Zize's reply. She raised her head suddenly, her eyes showing a hint of excitement and gratitude. She stood up and wiped her hands on the hem of her clothes, as if trying to make herself look more energetic.
Xiaoman had a joyful smile on her face and a hint of excitement in her voice: "Let me see if there is anything I can do. I'll go get the quilt over right away." After getting their consent, Xiaoman was so happy that she ran out immediately.
He was bored the whole way. The ladies were served by Chuntao and Hongfen, and then there was the general sitting in the carriage, so he had no chance to get close and say anything. He could only spend every day with the two new people, Zhengyue and Chuyi. They got along well, but he always felt excluded by the ladies.
He always had a feeling that the prince's affairs were the young lady's affairs, and helping the prince was equivalent to helping the young lady, so he wanted to work hard to do it well.