贵女撩夫攻略

Chapter 042

Chapter 42 – Set Off

Intentionally not allowing Chu Jinglan any preparation time, the Emperor ordered him to leave the next day. Meng Chen was extremely worried that she couldn't be bothered to maintain the appearance of docility, making a scene of wanting to go with Chu Jinglan and was still arguing pointlessly until the moment before he set off.

"Cousin, just let me go with you and save me from being restless at home. What's the difference between there and staying in Northern Land?"

It would have been better if she didn't say anything, once she mentioned this it reminded Chu Jinglan who merely said unhurriedly, "You should return to Northern Land."

Meng Chen stomped her feet, seemingly getting anxious, "Why are you always driving me away? Even if I can't help with the matters outside, aren't matters within the mansion not a problem? I've heard from Brother Lu that you and cousin-in-law didn't get married because you are in love with each other, but was methodically plotted by her. She clearly has an ulterior motive. So, isn't it better for me to stay here and keep an eye on her?"

Chu Jinglan didn't say a word as he flicked his sleeve and walked out.

The trip to Jingzhou is a thousand miles away and the journey is bumpy. Tang Qingfeng prepared the best carriage and horses, as well as dozens of shadow guards to ensure Chu Jinglan's safety. Pei Yuanshu had nothing to prepare. He is alone and has been waiting in front of the mansion for a long time. The moment he saw Chu Jinglan walking out of the spacious courtyard, he bowed respectfully.

"This lowly officer pays respect to Wangye."

Chu Jinglan raised his hand and gestured for him to get up, saying, "You are not stuttering today."

Feeling embarrassed, a wisp of fine sweat slid down Pei Yuanshu's forehead and he didn't know what to say. Suddenly, a pink shadow flashed from the corner of his eyes where a girl appeared from behind Chu Jinglan, with four words 'to speak one's mind' gleamingly written on her pretty face. However, Chu Jinglan holds the principle of 'see no evil, hear no evil' that he silently retreated to the side of the carriage.

Seeing that he was so perceptive, Meng Chen no longer cared about anything and simply clutched onto Chu Jinglan's sleeve without letting go, her dewy lips pouted and eyes filled with fervor, as if she would turn coquettish if acting reckless was useless. Chu Jinglan lowered his eyes to look at her face when images of Ye Huaiyang unexpectedly appeared in his mind.

She is the best at pretending to be a spoiled brat and succeeded time and time again; which she had repeatedly tested and was proven right.

With this thought in mind, he suddenly realized that the one who should be pestering him like this should have been Ye Huaiyang. But since she learned the news, she had not made any noise to the extent of not even coming to see him off today. Is it possible that the sky will rain red*?

[T/N: 下红雨 (Xià hóng yǔ) – rain red – describe an unexpected and rare things/abnormality]

Chu Jinglan looked past Meng Chen's shoulders towards the King mansion. Staring across the thin air for a few seconds, Tang Qingfeng immediately stepped forward as he sensed the stringed song and knew the thoughts*, and softly said, "Wangye, Wangfei has gone back to her clan home this morning, saying she has something to do, so she won't come to see Wangye off."

[T/N: 闻弦歌而知雅意 (Wén xiángē ér zhī yǎyì)- sense the stringed song and know the thoughts described the person is smart enough to be able to understand the thought or ​​see through and guess what the other party wants.]