After the eldest sister-in-law of a fishing family became a widow, her disabled younger brother-in-l

Chapter 9 He did not push her away

Jixiang froze halfway through the hole and slowly withdrew.

"What's wrong?" Seeing that he didn't respond for a long time, Jiang Yuyue got up and went forward to check on him.

She had just taken a step when a sharp cry suddenly came from behind Jixiang, like the howl of some wild beast.

What's going on?

Jiang Yuyue became alert and looked straight behind Ji Xiang.

Seeing that he could no longer hide it, Jixiang had no choice but to bring out a fat wild rabbit and say truthfully, "This servant knows his mistake. He shouldn't have caught this wild rabbit and broken the taboo. He will release it now."

As he spoke, he knelt down.

"Wait!" Jiang Yuyue stopped him. "You caught this wild rabbit to nourish your young master?"

Jixiang hesitated for a moment, then nodded honestly.

“That’s right!” Jiang Yuyue smiled suddenly upon hearing this. “Your young master is weak and can’t swallow this dry food. He really needs to be nourished. I’m sure his elder brother wouldn’t want his younger brother to suffer like this.”

He paused for a few seconds, still not understanding what Jiang Yuyue meant.

Jiang Yuyue strode forward, snatched the rabbit from his hands, and chopped it unconscious with a single blow.

auspicious:??!

Jiang Yuyue carried the rabbit to the fire, picked up a branch, decisively killed it, and then put it in the pot to stew.

His actions were so fluid and seamless that Ji Xiang was completely dumbfounded.

However, having learned from his previous experience, Jixiang quickly recovered and took the hot soup from Jiang Yuyue's hands.

Back in the carriage, Jixiang told Xie Jinglan everything that had happened.

Perhaps because he had gained some understanding of Jiang Yuyue, Xie Jinglan felt that this was indeed something she was capable of doing.

He took a sip of the hot soup, and a warm sensation spread through him.

For some reason, I felt a little restless again.

Xie Jinglan lowered his eyes and asked in a low voice, "How is things over there?"

While hunting wild rabbits, Ji Xiang took the opportunity to meet up with the hidden men.

"A message came from over there that the eldest young master is still alive and has become Princess Ning'an's savior. He is currently in the princess's residence."

Upon hearing this news, Xie Jinglan's lips curled into a sarcastic smile.

Unexpectedly, Xie Yunqi was so lucky that he even won the princess's favor despite his circumstances.

"Your Highness, shall we still make a move?"

"No need."

Xie Jinglan looked up at the window, as if he could see the firelight outside through the night, and the slender figure reflected in it.

What would Jiang Yuyue do if she knew that Xie Yunqi was still alive?

Jiang Yuyue's attitude was too contradictory, and he couldn't figure it out. Suddenly, he really wanted to see her expression when she found out.

"Your Highness..." Jixiang suddenly became nervous.

Xie Jinglan's gaze paused slightly, then swept towards a hazy shadow outside the window.

"Go and check the situation to avoid alerting the enemy."

"Yes!"

Jixiang also noticed something was wrong and immediately got off the carriage.

The countryside was quiet and secluded, and even the slightest sound was exceptionally clear.

There might be animal activity around, but the sound of human footsteps was unusual.

Jiang Yuyue was still sitting by the fire, taking a bite of rabbit meat.

"Jixiang, come and eat with us." She beckoned.

Jiang Huanxi and Xiao Liu were also present.

Now that he didn't have to eat dry rations, Jiang Huanxi ate with relish. He didn't mind the fishy smell of meat at all; as long as there was meat, he was fine.

Jixiang was somewhat surprised to see that they looked so relaxed.

As far as he knew, the eldest young mistress was skilled in martial arts, so how could she not have noticed this obvious abnormality?

He suppressed his doubts, walked to the fire but did not sit down, keeping a watchful eye on his surroundings.

Jiang Yuyue handed him a bowl of soup. "Eat up. There's no need to observe those formalities when you're out. Look, Xiao Liu is sitting down too."

Jixiang could only sit down.

There was no further movement after the hot soup was finished.

When it was time to rest late at night, Jixiang walked alone into the depths of the forest.

Before I could even begin to grope in the dark, I suddenly felt a gust of wind beside my ear.

'Whoosh—'

An arrow was stuck in a tree stump beside him.

Ji Xiang focused his mind and realized that he was surrounded by a group of men in black.

The previous commotion was deliberate, a ploy to lure him away from his predicament.

If he is surrounded, wouldn't His Highness be in trouble?

In the quiet of the night, only a small fire provided any light for the eyes.

The sound of crunching broken branches outside the carriage startled Jiang Yuyue awake from her dream.

Xiao Liu squatted by the car door, clutching her handkerchief tightly. "Miss, there are people outside."

Suddenly, the clanging sound of cold weapons clashing came from outside. Jiang Yuyue lifted the curtain and, by the dim moonlight, saw Jiang Huanxi fighting with a group of men in black who had covered their faces.

Xiao Liu's anxious voice came from behind, "Miss, we can't delay Young Master Xi for too long, let's quickly protect Young Master Xie and leave!"

Jiang Yuyue quickly looked away, decisively got out of the carriage, and headed straight for another carriage.

There were also people lying in ambush down there, but Jiang Yuyue saw through their plan and dealt with them swiftly and decisively.

Xie Jinglan was lying on the couch with his eyes closed, but he suddenly opened them when he heard the noise in front of him.

But when he caught sight of Jiang Yuyue standing before him, her clothes fluttering in the wind, and not a speck of dust on her face, his gaze froze for a moment.

"Where's Jixiang?"

“There’s been an assassin attack. The most important thing now is to get you out of here,” Jiang Yuyue said succinctly.

Xie Jinglan propped himself up, his gaze fixed on her face.

Her unadorned face, free of makeup, showed no signs of previous weariness; her cheeks were radiant, and her round, slightly upturned eyes, even in the dim light, remained clear and bright.

Despite being in a dangerous situation, she remained completely calm.

"Are you feeling unwell?" Jiang Yuyue pretended to take his pulse again.

Xie Jinglan stepped aside to block her hand. "I heard that my elder brother was also attacked on his way to the battlefield. Now there are assassins lying in ambush again. Could it be that someone is targeting the Xie family?"

These words made Jiang Yuyue's brow twitch.

After Xie Yunqi got into that mess, why would he still send a message back to the Xie family?

This was something she didn't expect.

Xie Jinglan's words clearly carried a deeper meaning, and it felt like he was testing the waters.

Before Jiang Yuyue could consider her reply, Xie Jinglan sighed softly, "The Xie family is indeed a prominent and unwelcome presence in this remote corner, so it's understandable that they're being targeted. But I wonder which force is behind it all..."

Jiang Yuyue breathed a sigh of relief.

Fortunately, Xie Jinglan knew how to justify herself, and when it came to people targeting the Xie family, no one would have thought of her.

She wasn't flustered at all, because she was the one who arranged the assassin.

Opportunities are earned through one's own efforts. Take advantage of this time to build your reputation, and when the time comes, well... things will naturally fall into place.

Just as Jiang Yuyue finished thinking about it, a violent impact suddenly came from outside.

The carriage began to sway, and Jiang Yuyue, quick as a flash, reached out and pulled Xie Jinglan into her arms.

His hand unconsciously rested on Jiang Yuyue's body, and beneath his fingertips was a swollen and soft mass. Suddenly, his whole body stiffened and he couldn't move.

This is……

Before I could think about it, the carriage jolted violently again.

Jiang Yuyue glanced down at Xie Jinglan, his dark hair obscuring his face, making it difficult to see clearly.

But he didn't push her away.