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Chapter 186 Split up

Ever since Jiang Yuyue revealed that she was going to the capital, Xiao Liu has been busy helping her prepare her luggage, and also packed Xie Jinglan and Jixiang's things.

But the housekeeper had already arranged everything in advance, so this was just a formality.

"Miss, we can set off tomorrow."

Xiao Liu tied a knot in her bundle and said, "Butler Xiang also sent word yesterday that you can go to the capital with peace of mind, Miss. Our Jiang family's business in Jinling City has experienced people to help manage it, so you don't need to worry."

Jiang Yuyue nodded slightly upon hearing this, but a hint of inexplicable anxiety lingered between her brows.

Although Xiaoliu was somewhat slow to realize, she could tell that the source of her young lady's negative emotions was the third young master of the Xie family in the next courtyard.

Since returning these past few days, she noticed that the two of them hadn't exchanged more than a few words. Could it be that their previous cold war had continued until now?

Xiaoliu was completely baffled, and felt that her young mistress didn't seem like the type to hold a grudge. But with their departure imminent, she couldn't help but ask.

"Miss, you're not just trying to fool the Third Young Master, are you? Are you really planning to take him to the capital?"

After all, given their current state, they don't seem like the type to travel together peacefully.

“Of course we should take him to the capital.”

Jiang Yuyue replied casually, "This is something I promised him before, so of course I have to do it."

At this point, a sharp glint flashed in Jiang Yuyue's eyes. The reason she stayed for these few days was to observe Xie Jinglan's attitude and see when he would finally confess everything. But now he showed no sign of coming to tell her the truth, which really made Jiang Yuyue unhappy.

If that's the case, then I must take extra precautions and be more careful not to reveal my true destination to Xie Jinglan.

Thinking of all this, Jiang Yuyue looked at Xiaoliu again, "Now that everything for going to the capital has been prepared, you should go and inform them that we will depart tomorrow."

Xiao Liu immediately agreed, but she was really puzzled. If they didn't get along, why did the young lady want to take this Third Young Master Xie with her?

However, after thinking for a long time, she really couldn't figure it out, so she had no choice but to go to Xie Jinglan's courtyard as instructed by Jiang Yuyue.

After a few light knocks on the courtyard gate, Jixiang immediately opened it. Seeing that it was Xiaoliu, who was by Jiang Yuyue's side, Jixiang's face immediately lit up with a smile.

"Miss Liu is here? Does Miss Jiang have any message for the young master?"

Xiao Liu was slightly surprised by Ji Xiang's enthusiastic attitude, but she still conveyed Jiang Yu Yue's message: "Miss said that everything is ready and asked me to come and tell the Third Young Master that we will set off tomorrow."

"okay!"

Jixiang remained all smiles, "This servant will go and tell the young master right away!"

After delivering the message, Xiaoliu turned back. However, thinking about Jixiang's overly enthusiastic attitude, she couldn't help but feel uneasy. What exactly was going on between the young lady and this third young master?

"Your Highness."

Jixiang walked into the house and, seeing Xie Jinglan's expression, knew that he had heard what Xiaoliu had just said. Now that there was no need to worry about going to the capital, there was still a thorny problem that had not been solved.

That is, when will he explain to Jiang Yuyue that Xie Jinglan is Prince Jing?

Jixiang hesitated, as if she wanted to say something but couldn't. Once they arrived in the capital, His Highness would surely be busy dealing with important matters, which couldn't be covered up with a few excuses. The longer this matter was delayed, the more unhappy Miss Jiang would become.

But Jixiang, being a servant, couldn't interfere in such matters, so he could only swallow his words.

Xie Jinglan remained silent. He had originally planned to explain everything that day, but unfortunately, Xiao Liu interrupted him, and he couldn't find a better opportunity to do so.

Moreover, Jiang Yuyue is now preparing to go to the capital. He had finally managed to get her to take him with her when they left Jinling. But if he were to reveal everything at this critical juncture of the struggle for the throne, and Jiang Yuyue were to become angry and leave or do something else, he would be overwhelmed and unable to handle the situation.

After much deliberation, Xie Jinglan felt a throbbing pain in his temples and ultimately abandoned the idea of ​​confessing now, deciding to wait until he arrived in the capital to decide what to do next.

After all, the capital city is his territory, so he can deal with Jiang Yuyue's reaction more easily.

……

Early the next morning, two carriages stopped at the gate of the courtyard. Jiang Yuyue glanced at Xie Jinglan, who had gotten up even earlier than her, and thought to herself that he was afraid she would leave him behind.

"Miss Jiang, shall we set off?"

As usual, Jixiang played the role of easing the tension, asking, "Which route should we take to the capital?"

"We'll leave the city separately."

Jiang Yuyue shook her head and replied, "If we travel together, it might be too conspicuous. If we run into the Jiang family's enemies, it would be bad. Therefore, it is safest for us to split up and leave the city separately."

Xie Jinglan frowned slightly. At first glance, it seemed to make perfect sense, but upon closer listening, the reason given was somewhat untenable. It didn't seem to be for safety reasons, but rather... to get him out of the way.

Even if Song Yunming was indeed eyeing them covetously, splitting up wouldn't necessarily be safer. It would be better to travel together. Besides, Jiang Yuyue already had some suspicions about his identity, so this explanation was hard to believe.

His dark eyes deepened as he gazed silently at the woman before him.

Seeing that he remained silent, Jiang Yuyue asked again, "Don't tell me you don't want to go your separate ways?"

Seeing that the atmosphere was about to become awkward, Jixiang was inwardly groaning. After observing his prince's expression, and seeing that he didn't seem to be planning to refuse, he took it as a tacit agreement and quickly stepped in to smooth things over.

"Young Master will naturally follow Miss Jiang's arrangements. He caught a bit of a chill yesterday and his throat is slightly sore, so he can't speak."

Jiang Yuyue naturally knew that this was just a clumsy excuse, but she didn't bother to expose it. "Then let's meet at the post station twenty miles outside Jinling City."

After saying this, Jiang Yuyue went up to the coachman to explain the route, and then ignored Xie Jinglan's reaction, taking Xiao Liu with her as they got into the carriage and headed towards the city gate.

Seeing his prince's obvious displeasure, Jixiang sighed inwardly. This job was really difficult for him!

"Your Highness, are we really going to part ways with Miss Jiang? Or should we just follow her?"

Ji Xiang tentatively asked, but Xie Jinglan remained cold. Jiang Yuyue must have other plans for doing this, and it didn't seem like she was going to leave him here on her own.

But being so wary of her made it hard for me to calm down.

"Do as she says."