webnovelfull Chapter 59 Intention
Chapter 59 Intention
Thinking of all this, Pei Jingchuan felt a slight dryness in his throat. He concealed the turmoil in his eyes and smiled faintly.
"Since we've been apart for so long, let's catch up properly. I've heard that the food at Shi Ding Lou is the best. How about we have dinner together?"
Jiang Yuyue initially intended to refuse, after all, the Xie family was a large family awaiting her attention, and it was a turbulent time. If she were to have any further contact with this man she had a childhood sweetheart relationship with, she feared...
"It's been a while since I've eaten at Shidinglou Restaurant."
Jiang Huanxi readily agreed, "Then let's have a simple meal together!"
Jiang Yuyue didn't want to spoil their fun by herself. Considering that she was also with her younger brother and Xiao Liu, and that it had nothing to do with the word "secret meeting," she thought that others wouldn't gossip. So she nodded in agreement.
"it is good."
This scene, by chance, fell into the eyes of Xie Jinglan on the second floor of Shidinglou.
"Your Highness, this is a partial list of bandit leaders that our secret guards have uncovered."
Yueying placed a stack of lists on the table. "We've also found out about some of the officials who had dealings with them, but the specific transaction amounts haven't been clarified yet. It should take some more time."
As Yueying was speaking, she noticed that Xie Jinglan was not responding. She looked up and saw that Xie Jinglan was staring at the group of people downstairs with a gloomy face.
Jixiang followed the gaze and was shocked by the scene downstairs. How could it be Jiang Yuyue here?!
Not only that, but there's also a man here!?
Upon closer inspection, this person is still...?
Seeing Xie Jinglan's displeasure, Jixiang didn't want to offend his master again, but he had thoroughly investigated the backgrounds of those related to the Xie family before coming to the Xie family with his master. There was no reason for him not to report what he knew, so he explained Pei Jingchuan's identity to him.
“Your Highness, that man is Pei Jingchuan, the young general of the Pei family in the capital. He has lived in Jiangnan with his grandmother since he was a child, and he also grew up with the eldest young mistress.
Ji Xiang carefully chose her words, trying to use gentle terms to describe the relationship between the two. "Then, when the two reached the age of marriage, Pei Jingchuan wanted to propose to the Jiang family, but his parents objected and forced him to return to the capital. After that, the two should not have seen each other again."
Hearing Jixiang's words, Xie Jinglan felt even colder.
Pei Jingchuan?
He had heard of such a person, but General Pei, who was far away in the capital, actually came here to meet Jiang Yuyue. It seems that his feelings for her are truly deep.
"Waiter, bring me one of each of Shi Ding Lou's signature dishes."
Pei Jingchuan and Jiang Yuyue were reunited after a long separation. Pei Jingchuan seemed a little awkward and explained something after ordering the food.
"It's been so long since we last met. I wonder if Yue'er's tastes have changed. I might as well order one of everything. I'm sure there will be something you like."
Seeing that Pei Jingchuan was still as caring as ever towards her, Jiang Yuyue was really not used to it.
On the contrary, Jiang Huanxi replied seriously, "My sister has never had any dietary restrictions, but now that she is pregnant, several of the signature dishes at Shidinglou are quite oily, and I'm afraid she might not be used to them."
Pregnant? !
This news was like a bolt from the blue for Pei Jingchuan. He only knew that Xie Yunqi had died on the battlefield, but he never expected that he would leave behind a child.
Jiang Yuyue didn't miss Pei Jingchuan's astonished expression. Considering that her pregnancy wasn't exactly a secret, she simply took over Jiang Huanxi's words openly.
"That's true. I really can't eat greasy food these days. Although I'm still in my early stages and my morning sickness isn't frequent, eating too much oil makes my stomach feel uncomfortable."
The thought of Jiang Yuyue being widowed at such a young age, and now being pregnant with Xie Yunqi's child, made Pei Jingchuan's feelings even more complicated.
If he had been more assertive in his insistence on the marriage alliance with the Jiang family, or if he had returned a few months earlier, would everything have been different?
"You are pregnant, but your husband... is the Xie family still treating you well?"
Pei Jingchuan paused for a moment before asking, "If the Xie family takes advantage of you because you have no husband to rely on, you can leave the Xie family. I'm sure Ah Huan and your uncle and aunt will not treat you badly."
“Ah Xi is also a promising person. Whether she passes the imperial examination or inherits the Jiang family’s medical practice, she will be someone you can rely on. Or... or you can find a good match, which would be better than what you have now.”
Seemingly noticing the tenderness in Pei Jingchuan's eyes, Jiang Yuyue, though knowing that her fate with him had ended, did not want him to worry too much about her, so she smiled and said.
"General Pei, there's no need to worry. Although my husband died young, I didn't have a deep affection for him. I'm not afraid to tell you this, but I'm not particularly sad."
"As for the Xie family... The Xie family values direct bloodlines the most. I am carrying their only direct grandson. Right now, my body is the most precious thing in the entire Xie family, and they dare not treat me lightly. As for future plans... we'll talk about that later."
Hearing this, Pei Jingchuan felt a little relieved. Seeing that Jiang Yuyue's face was rosy, he knew that she was indeed doing well, but for some reason, he still felt a little lost.
I had hoped that if she wasn't doing well, I would have a reason to pull her out of this misery, but I never expected...
"Alright, let's not talk about these things anymore."
Just then, the food arrived, and Jiang Yuyue promptly changed the subject, "Food is best eaten while it's hot. I'm hungry now, so let's talk after we finish eating."
After Jiang Yuyue's words, Pei Jingchuan didn't say anything more, and the meal ended in a fairly harmonious atmosphere.
As night fell, he decided not to linger with Jiang Yuyue any longer. He called over a waiter and handed him a silver ingot.
"Go to Fuyuanzhai and buy two boxes of Baiyushuang Fanggao for this young lady."
The waiter's eyes lit up when he saw Pei Jingchuan's generosity, and he immediately stuffed the silver into his pocket.
"Alright! Please wait a moment, young master, I'll be right back!"
Xiao Liu was increasingly pleased with General Pei. She had supported her young mistress's relationship with him from the beginning, but unfortunately, they were not destined to be together and ultimately could not fulfill their wish.
"Miss, General Pei still has feelings for you; he even remembers your favorite pastries!"
Hearing Xiao Liu's whisper, Jiang Yuyue quickly glared at her. Xiao Liu stuck out her tongue and fell silent. The waiter was quick and soon brought back the pastries.
"I don't know if you still like to eat this now."
Pei Jingchuan handed the two boxes of pastries to Jiang Yuyue, saying, "I only thought that you used to love this white jade frost cake the most, so I asked him to buy it."