bookcurios Chapter 109 Reaching the Border
Chapter 109 Reaching the Border
"Oh... Madam is hungry. Dark Night, go and hunt a few wild rabbits for Madam to eat," Ye Jiuchen ordered.
Feeling a little embarrassed by Ye Jiuchen's gaze, Dongfang Wan'er lowered her head, lightly stamped her foot, and then turned and left.
"Brother Chen, let me go with you. My father is dead, and I really don't know where to go..." After seeing Dongfang Wan'er leave, Jiang Pingping immediately went to Ye Jiuchen's side and said in a pitiful tone.
"I'm sorry, Miss Jiang, but my son-in-law is a germaphobe. Besides, we're not close. Your father died, and you still insist on running off with a man..." Qiu Qin said, her tone full of disdain. She stood directly between the two, separating Ye Jiuchen and Jiang Pingping, her eyes revealing her disgust for Jiang Pingping.
Ye Jiuchen frowned; he didn't want Jiang Pingping to come with them. He simply pulled Dongfang Wan'er away!
As Jiang Pingping watched Ye Jiuchen and Dongfang Wan'er leave, a surge of jealousy welled up within her. She bit her lip tightly, secretly vowing to win Ye Jiuchen's heart.
Ye Jiuchen boarded the carriage without a word, and when he came out again, he was wearing new clothes. He casually threw the clothes that Jiang Pingping had touched into the fire, then sat back in the carriage, seemingly not wanting to see Jiang Pingping again.
Jiang Pingping's face instantly darkened, but she quickly regained her composure. Forcing a smile, she said to Ye Jiuchen, "Brother Chen, thank you for saving me." However, Ye Jiuchen didn't respond, only staring coldly at her.
Dongfang Wan'er witnessed all of this and secretly marveled at how quickly Jiang Pingping could change her expression. She couldn't help but become more suspicious of Jiang Pingping, feeling that this woman was not simple.
"An Yi, come help..." An Ye quickly grabbed a few plump rabbits and said to An Yi beside him, then began to roast the rabbits.
Before long, the rabbit was placed on a blazing fire, emitting an enticing aroma that made one's mouth water.
Looking at the scene before her, Dongfang Wan'er shook her head helplessly, secretly glad that she had brought salt, otherwise the roasted rabbit would definitely not taste good.
"Dark Night, here, sprinkle it on..." Dongfang Wan'er quickly took out a packet of salt and cumin powder from her bag and handed it to Dark Night.
After receiving the salt and cumin powder, An Ye skillfully sprinkled them evenly over the rabbit. As the salt and cumin powder dissolved, the rabbit's aroma became increasingly rich and irresistible.
"Mmm, it smells so good..." An Ye couldn't help but exclaim, his eyes revealing his longing for the delicious food.
"Madam, what is this?" Dark Night asked curiously. Although he recognized salt, he was unfamiliar with the packet of cumin powder that emitted a peculiar aroma.
"I made it myself," Dongfang Wan'er replied with a smile, knowing full well that such a seasoning did not exist in this era.
Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, the rabbit was roasted, with a golden and crispy skin and a tender and juicy interior.
Dongfang Wan'er couldn't wait to taste this delicious food. She stretched out her hands, ready to tear the rabbit meat apart.
"Be careful, it's hot..." Ye Jiuchen quickly pulled Dongfang Wan'er back, afraid that she would get burned. Then he carefully tore off pieces of rabbit leg meat for Dongfang Wan'er and placed them in front of her one by one.
"Mmm, delicious..." Dongfang Wan'er enjoyed the food without any hesitation, her face beaming with a satisfied smile.
"Eat slowly, don't choke," Ye Jiuchen said softly, his eyes full of doting affection.
On the other side, An Ye also tore some rabbit meat for Qiu Qin and handed it to her, saying, "Qiu Qin, here you go. Be careful, it's hot..."
Qiuqin took the rabbit meat and said happily, "Dark Night, good brother. Thanks..."
An Ye looked at Qiu Qin with some helplessness, wondering how he had become her brother. But seeing how happily she was eating, he stopped caring.
At this moment, Xiao Cui complained softly from the side, "Miss, they've gone too far..."
Jiang Pingping was also very angry, but she still gritted her teeth and comforted Xiao Cui: "It's okay, we're already very fortunate to have dry rations to eat." In fact, she felt very wronged. As she ate the dry rations and smelled the aroma of rabbit meat, tears almost welled up in her eyes.
But Jiang Pingping knew that now was not the time to turn against Dongfang Wan'er, so she could only continue to endure.
The group then set off again, and for a whole month, Jiang Pingping followed behind Ye Jiuchen and his men. She silently endured hunger and exhaustion, secretly vowing to make them pay the price.
Fortunately, they had brought enough food, and they passed through towns along the way, so Jiang Pingping and her companions didn't starve. Although the journey was arduous, they managed to escape unscathed.
"We've finally arrived..." Dongfang Wan'er lifted the curtain. A month, a whole month, and they had finally reached the border. She took a deep breath, feeling the atmosphere of the border, her heart filled with emotion and anticipation.
Then, glancing at the carriage behind them, Dongfang Wan'er frowned. She knew that Jiang Pingping was sitting in the carriage, the woman who had been constantly pestering Ye Jiuchen. She didn't know why Jiang Pingping had come to the border with them, but she always felt that this woman was not simple.
"Miss, Miss Jiang actually followed us to the border. She'll soon discover the groom's true identity..." Qiuqin said worriedly. If she knew the groom's real identity, and if Jiang Pingping found out, who knows how she'd pursue him?
"Ye Jiuchen, you haven't fallen for Jiang Pingping, have you? Given your past personality, would someone like her really stay with you all this way..." Dongfang Wan'er looked at Ye Jiuchen, her eyes flashing with doubt and displeasure. She knew Ye Jiuchen's character; he always treated persistent women with indifference. But this time, he had allowed Jiang Pingping to come with them to the border.
"She can't be driven away. What, Wan'er, are you jealous..." Ye Jiuchen's lips curled into a slightly mocking smile. He had already confirmed Jiang Pingping's identity, but he wanted to see what her true intentions were...
"I'm not jealous. I just think that such a delicate girl actually followed us to the border just to chase after you..." Dongfang Wan'er rolled her eyes at Ye Jiuchen, pouted, and looked unconvinced. She knew that Ye Jiuchen had seen through her thoughts, but she just wouldn't admit it.
Just as the group was talking, a troop of soldiers slowly approached. They were clad in armor, carrying weapons, marching in unison, and exuding an imposing aura.
"Your subordinate respectfully welcomes the Ninth Prince..." The leading soldier quickly jumped off his horse, knelt on one knee, and bowed his head in salute. The soldiers behind him also dismounted and shouted in unison, "Your subordinate respectfully welcomes the Ninth Prince..." Then, everyone knelt down together to show their respect to Ye Jiuchen.
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