HLnovel Chapter 504 Xie Jingchun's Storyline: I'll Hold You
Chapter 504 Xie Jingchun's Storyline: I'll Hold You
Xie Jingchun straightened his cuffs, his expression calm and indifferent, and ignored him.
Nan Nan stood to the side.
As Xie Jingchun turned around, sunlight slanted across his shoulders, his clothes fluttered, and his expression was calm and composed.
A slight stirring occurred to her heart.
This is the real Xie Jingchun, the Xie Jingchun who wants to protect everyone in the world.
Xie Jingchun stood in the sunlight, his gaze falling on the old man whose face was full of panic.
He instructed his attendants, "Send the man to our estate in the western suburbs, find him a house to settle down, and then find a doctor to come over."
The attendants immediately responded and left.
Wang Qichang had initially thought the other party was just an unknown nobody, and upon hearing this, he frowned slightly.
Does this person own his own estate?
In the capital, families who could afford to own estates in the western suburbs were either wealthy or of high status.
His eyes began to waver as he secretly observed Xie Jingchun's clothes and demeanor.
Just as he was about to ask another question, Xie Jingchun turned around and glanced at him, her eyes like knives.
"Don't bully anyone anymore. If I ever see you bullying anyone again, I'll beat you up every time I see you."
After saying that, he turned and left without hesitation, taking Nan Nan and his attendants with him.
Wang Qichang stood there, his face turning from pale to black, his fists clenching tighter and tighter.
"Who does he belong to?! How dare he speak to me, Wang Qichang, like that?! Who does he think he is?!"
He gritted his teeth, a sinister chill flashing in his eyes.
"You investigate! I want to see who dares to talk back to me like this!"
Back inside Jinxiufang.
Nan Nan looked up at Xie Jingchun and suddenly said seriously, "Young Master Chun, I didn't expect your martial arts skills to have improved so much."
"They dealt with those people so quickly that I didn't even have time to react before they were lying on the ground."
Xie Jingchun touched his nose and coughed lightly.
"Cough... What is this? A few wretched servants, not worth mentioning."
Although her tone was relaxed, the tips of her ears still turned slightly red.
He turned to his attendants and instructed them, "Send these selected fabrics back to the Prince's residence."
The attendant took the order and left.
Nan Nan glanced out the window, made a quick estimate, and said softly, "It's still not too late to go back to the manor now."
Xie Jingchun raised an eyebrow and smiled, his tone resolute: "Go back? No, I'm not going back."
"Then where are we going?"
Xie Jingchun's eyes gleamed. "I'll take you somewhere."
A look of doubt flashed in Nan Nan's eyes.
Xie Jingchun's smile deepened, his gaze intense, and he said in a low voice, "You'll know when you get there."
"I've already taken you away today to handle some business with me. Mother knows this too. Nobody knows how long this will take. Just come with me, nothing will happen."
In the alley.
Wang Qichang stood beside the carriage stone with a gloomy face, the fan ribs tightening in his palm with a "snap".
"Have you found it?"
"Young Master, we haven't found out exactly who they are yet. We only know that after they left Jinxiufang, they headed towards the outskirts of the capital."
"The outskirts of Beijing?" Wang Qichang raised an eyebrow. "What are you doing going all the way to the outskirts?"
The servant whispered, "He didn't bring many people, just two or three servants. He probably took the little maid out to play."
Upon hearing this, Wang Qichang's eyes suddenly lit up.
"What a great opportunity..."
"You dare to act tough with me? You don't even respect who I am?"
"I want to see if he can be this arrogant even in the suburbs!"
After saying that, he turned around abruptly and said, "Go, take the best martial artists in the manor and come with me immediately."
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The outskirts of Beijing offer expansive scenery, with lush greenery all around.
Xie Jingchun and Nan Nan rode in the carriage all the way until they turned onto a forest path and the view suddenly opened up before them.
It was a quiet and open forest, with birds chirping in the air and lush flowers and trees lining both sides of the path.
Not far away, there is a quiet little village with green tiles and white walls, nestled in the woods, elegant and peaceful, as if it were isolated from the world.
Xie Jingchun got out of the car and helped Nan Nan down as well.
The gate to the manor was open, and an elderly man with white hair was sitting in the courtyard pruning flowers. When he saw Xie Jingchun, he immediately put down his pruning shears and hurried over to greet her.
"General." The old man bowed respectfully, his expression both courteous and kind.
Xie Jingchun nodded and said with a smile, "It's nothing, I've come to take a look."
He then pointed to Nan Nan beside him, "This is the guest I brought."
The old man smiled and agreed, "Okay, I'll go make some tea right away."
Nan Nan stood beside Xie Jingchun, looking at the manor.
Although it wasn't large, it was kept extremely clean.
The courtyard contains plum trees, a well pavilion, a small flower garden, and is surrounded by bamboo groves. A water channel is introduced from outside the wall, making a gurgling sound.
She couldn't help but whisper, "It's so peaceful here."
Xie Jingchun stood with his hands behind his back, looking relaxed.
“I often practiced riding horses and swordsmanship in this area. Sometimes I practiced until late and didn’t want to go back to the city, so I simply bought a manor here.”
"The place isn't big, but it's enough for one night."
"Besides, the scenery is beautiful. Look at that forest ahead, and further east there's a small lake. You can ride a horse around the mountain and it'll only take the time it takes to burn an incense stick."
Nan Nan listened attentively, nodded, and a hint of amazement appeared in her eyes.
"It is indeed a good place."
In the courtyard, the old man quickly brought out tea.
It is freshly roasted Biluochun tea, with a delicate aroma and a light green liquor, gently swirling in a celadon cup.
Nan Nan sat on the bamboo chair, somewhat uncomfortably placing her hands on her knees.
Seeing the old man respectfully place the teacup in front of her, she immediately said, "I can do it myself, thank you for your trouble, sir..."
She was used to serving others since she was a child, and she was not used to being served tea by someone personally like this.
Sitting still only makes me feel more uneasy.
Seeing her flustered expression, Xie Jingchun reached out and pushed the teacup in front of her forward, saying softly, "It's alright. He's an old man I invited to look after the estate. He's neither a servant nor an outsider."
"You can relax and have some tea here; no one will bother you."
Nan Nan pursed her lips and whispered, "Okay."
The tea had a clear, refreshing aroma. She lowered her head and took a small sip, which calmed her mind a little.
Xie Jingchun sipped his tea while observing her discreetly.
She still looked reserved, her fingers tightening slightly as she held the teacup. He suddenly smiled.
"After we finish our tea, I'll take you horseback riding."
Nan Nan looked up and blinked. "Can I do it too?"
“Of course.” Xie Jingchun stood up. “Didn’t you say the scenery was beautiful? You won’t know how beautiful the foot of the mountain is until you ride a horse around it.”
"Let's go, I'll pick out the gentlest little red horse for you."
Nan Nan got up and followed him out of the courtyard. Outside, the grassland was vast and the mountains were beautiful.
Several horses strolled leisurely along the sidelines.
Xie Jingchun walked to the front of the horse, took the reins, patted the neck of the gentle little red horse, and reached out his hand to Nan Nan.
"Come, I'll carry you up."
Nan Nan paused for a moment, "I can do it myself..."
Before he could finish speaking, Xie Jingchun had already nimbly picked her up and gently placed her on the horse's back.