Country Maiden: Fields and Fortune

Chapter 597: Chapter 597, Properly (4 updates)

Duobao couldn’t understand this at all.

But he didn’t have time to think more about it; after all, they had traveled for an entire day, and the stupid girl moved so fast, as if she had endless energy. He yawned, entered the room, closed the door, and lay on the bed, still pondering the matter.

Why hadn’t Xie Zhinuan rushed over, showing no urgency at all?

Looking completely unconcerned.

He couldn’t understand!

His lack of understanding remained unanswered for the time being, as Xie Zhinuan didn’t seem willing to talk much with him.

In a big city far from home, Li Hengyi was carefully selecting jade.

"Young Master, all of these are top-quality rough stones, really excellent, and you won’t find better ones anywhere else!" the shopkeeper earnestly introduced from the side.

"..."

Li Hengyi said nothing.

Yuanbao spoke with a smile, "Let my young master take his time to choose. Rest assured, once he makes a selection, you won’t be short of Silver!"

"Good, good!" said the shopkeeper, quickly responding.

Li Hengyi had a keen eye for selecting items; picking them up and inspecting them by the light, he could tell whether the jade was of good quality. Most importantly, these were rough stones, and as long as he found a skilled carver, the most beautiful patterns could be carved from them.

He saw that Xie Zhinuan always wore jade, so she must like it.

He pointed to a few nearby pieces, "Apart from these, I’ll take the rest. Yuanbao, go pay for them!"

The shopkeeper was overjoyed.

He sent Yuanbao out to settle the bill.

Li Hengyi held the jade, gently playing with it, thinking what it would look like when finished and worn by Xie Zhinuan.

On his way here, many women blushed at the sight of his appearance and attire, unable to proceed with their walk; but she, from the very beginning, had never truly blushed for him.

"..."

Li Hengyi took a deep breath.

He couldn’t help but secretly rejoice that she liked and loved no one else at the moment, and there were truly only a couple of men she accepted around her.

And he was the only one.

It wasn’t because of love, nor because of friendship, but simply because his status put him there and he couldn’t shake it off.

That was fine, too. At least he always had something that could catch his eye, whether it was power or advantage.

Certainly better than being worthless!

He could only comfort himself in this way; otherwise, given Xie Zhinuan’s unopened heart, he’d be infuriated to death by her.

She didn’t even know why he was angry.

"Master!" Yuanbao entered, saw Li Hengyi in a daze, and gently called out to him.

"Have you settled the account?"

"Yes, it’s settled. Shall we depart early tomorrow?"

Li Hengyi nodded and turned to ask Yuanbao, "Do you think Duobao has arrived already?"

"He should have; after all, it’s still a half month’s journey to Fengping County!"

Li Hengyi smiled, "She should be happy to see me, right?"

She should be, right!

Li Hengyi questioned himself.

Yuanbao pursed his lips before saying in a dry tone, "She will be. Miss Xie treats you differently from the others, Master!"

Even though he said so, his heart was still uncertain.

Li Hengyi glanced at Yuanbao and snorted.

"Rest up!"

A new day, a new beginning.

Xie Zhinuan woke up early and got up early as well.

Shopkeeper Meng had already brought people over—two matrons who seemed very capable at first glance bowed respectfully to Xie Zhinuan, "Slaves greet Miss!"

"May I know the surnames of you two elders?" Xie Zhinuan gestured for them to rise.

"This slave is surnamed He!"

"This slave is surnamed Zhang!"

The two quickly reported their surnames. Given that they would only stay for a month, Xie Zhinuan did not inquire further.

"I’ll have to trouble you two matrons going forward!"

"Miss, you’re too polite; it’s all part of our duties!"

The two were very humble.

Xie Zhinuan told them to check if everything had been prepared and that they would set off after breakfast.

The Mule Cart was already waiting outside the inn.

As reliable people were gradually becoming more available, Xie Zhinuan felt things were more expedient. Many tasks didn’t require her arrangements to be completed properly.