NCCnovel Chapter 420 So pitiful
Chapter 420 So pitiful
Yu Wan's eyes sparkled.
This is exactly what they mean by "searching high and low without finding it, only to have it come to you effortlessly."
She stood up abruptly and said to the Duchess of Anguo, "Mother, I'm going to find my cousin right now."
We need to hide Yunxi's household registration before Li Zhuoyue tries to change it.
Lady Anguo did not stop her, but told her not to rush: "Jingyao is always reliable and capable. Although his official position is not high, he can definitely handle such a small matter."
Yu Wan waved without turning her head to indicate that she understood, and went to the Xie family without delay.
Today is a day off, so Xie Jingyao will most likely be at home.
However, when Yu Wan went to the Xie family, the gatekeeper told her that Xie Jingyao was not at home that day; he had gone hunting in the suburbs with some friends.
The gatekeeper said they might stay outside the city overnight, but Yu Wan couldn't wait, so she simply took Xi Zhu to the hunting grounds on the outskirts of the city.
It was not yet the hottest time of summer; the weather was neither too hot nor too cold, and the temperature was pleasant. The hunting grounds on the outskirts of the city were bustling with activity, and as far as the eye could see, they were filled with the sons of officials from Shengjing City.
The hunting grounds were divided into four smaller hunting areas: east, south, west, and north. After finding out Xie Jingyao's location, Yu Wan headed towards the southern hunting area without hesitation.
Yu Wan asked for a horse, and she and Xi Zhu rode together, searching for people in the southern hunting grounds.
The sound of horses' hooves clattered across the hunting grounds, raising a trail of dust.
Yu Wan tried to avoid crowded places and rode her horse through the forest.
The southern hunting grounds only have some small game, so there are many noble families in this hunting grounds. Yu Wan has seen many familiar noble ladies along the way.
Xizhu had never ridden a horse before, and she clung tightly to Yu Wan's waist, her voice filled with obvious tension and unease: "Miss, can we really find Young Master here? It feels so dangerous here, should we wait at the entrance?"
Yu Wan was very confident in her riding skills. She patted Xi Zhu's arm with her other hand and said loudly, "Don't be afraid, I won't throw you off."
How could Xizhu not be afraid? She didn't dare to open her eyes at all.
Yu Wan glanced at Xi Zhu's appearance and couldn't help but chuckle, teasing, "Looks like I'll have to make you practice more in the future. You can't always be so afraid of riding horses."
Xizhu immediately shook her head vigorously.
No, no, no, she won't learn.
Yu Wan's smile widened.
She spurred her horse to a slightly higher, gentle slope, thinking that a higher vantage point would offer a wider view and perhaps allow her to spot Xie Jingyao at a glance.
Yu Wan looked around and her gaze settled on a group of young men who were sitting and resting not far away. One of them had a figure that was very similar to Xie Jingyao.
Overjoyed, she patted Xizhu and said, "Xizhu, do you think that person is Xie Jingyao?"
Xizhu cautiously opened her eyes, and after just one glance, her eyes lit up instantly. She exclaimed excitedly, "It's Young Master!"
Yu Wan immediately raised his whip and urged the horse to gallop down the gentle slope.
She moved extremely fast, and the sound of her horse's hooves was exceptionally loud, immediately attracting the attention of the group of young masters.
She moved quickly and immediately attracted the attention of a group of young men.
A young man in a blue robe's eyes lit up, as if drawn by a magnet, unable to look away, and exclaimed in amazement, "Whose daughter is this, so dashing and heroic!"
Upon hearing this, Xie Jingyao subconsciously looked up.
Yu Wan rode nimbly on her horse, dressed in red. The wind whipped her hair around her, making her look like a graceful fairy, yet also exuding a dashing and heroic air.
Under her control, the black horse moved like a nimble black lightning bolt, rushing swiftly down the gentle slope with fluid, seamless movements, showcasing the perfect harmony between rider and horse.
Xie Jingyao was stunned for a moment.
My cousin's riding skills are amazing!
After realizing what was happening, he excitedly stood up and called out to Yu Wan, "Cousin, what brings you here!"
Xie Jingyao's companions exchanged glances, their eyes filled with admiration and curiosity.
"cousin?"
"Brother Xie, which cousin is this young lady yours?"
Xie Jingyao didn't have time to pay attention to them and quickly stepped forward to greet them. Yu Wan also stopped her horse, looked down at Xie Jingyao, and said directly, "Cousin, do you have time now? I have something I want to talk to you about alone."
Seeing Yu Wan's anxious expression, Xie Jingyao vaguely guessed that things were probably not simple, and quickly nodded and said, "Of course I have time, let's go over there to talk."
He pointed to an empty open space not far away.
Yu Wan dismounted gracefully and skillfully, then turned and helped Xi Zhu down.
She handed the reins to Xizhu and instructed her, "Wait here and don't run around."
Xizhu gripped the reins, nodded obediently, and watched her young lady and Xie Jingyao walk away.
Only after their figures disappeared from sight did Xizhu turn her gaze away, but when she turned her head, she was met with pairs of eager eyes.
Xizhu: ...
Avoiding the crowd, Yu Wan couldn't wait to speak: "Cousin, there's something I'd like to ask you for help with."
Seeing her serious expression, Xie Jingyao immediately abandoned his playful attitude and became serious, asking, "What is it?"
After careful consideration, Yu Wan did not reveal the whole story, but simply asked him to keep Yunxi's household registration.
Xie Jingyao didn't ask any more questions, but frowned. "The Ministry of Revenue has strict household registration management. Every transfer and inspection is recorded in detail. However, there are ways to do it. I can take advantage of the opportunity to organize the archives and mix Yunxi's household registration file into those old cases that have been ignored for many years."
In this way, if someone wants to transfer Yunxi's household registration, they won't be able to find it for a while.
Yu Wan's eyes lit up, and she looked at Xie Jingyao with gratitude. "Cousin, thank goodness for you."
Xie Jingyao smiled slightly, then, as if remembering something, looked at Yu Wan with concern, "Cousin Wan, I heard that Yun Shang..."
Even the Duke of Anguo and his wife were kept in the dark about Yun Shang's faked death, and Xie Jingyao was naturally unaware of it as well.
Yu Wan anticipated that he would ask, so she looked up at him and pretended to be strong, saying, "Cousin, don't worry about me, I'm fine."
Xie Jingyao felt even more sorry for her when he saw her trying to be strong.
My cousin had been living away from home for many years. She had finally been recognized by her ancestors and was looking forward to a bright future with her husband's promising career. But then one mishap after another happened.
First she had a falling out with her husband's family, and now she's lost her husband altogether.
She must have had a hard time accepting this series of blows, right?
My poor little cousin!
Xie Jingyao sighed deeply. Out of the corner of his eye, he saw his brothers surrounding Xizhu in the distance, and an idea suddenly flashed through his mind.
His friends are all decent people, both in character and talent. They were all completely captivated by his cousin just now; perhaps they could…
Yu Wan kept staring at Xie Jingyao, and when she saw the eager light flashing in his eyes, she felt a chill run down her spine for no reason.
She shuddered and said, "I'll leave this to you, cousin. I won't disturb your hunt any longer. You can continue playing, cousin."
She turned to leave, but Xie Jingyao called out to her, "Cousin Wan, since you're already here, why don't you stay and have some fun with us before you go back?"