Chapter 514: Chapter 475, Different _1
The boat slowly started to move, and as the figure of Xiao Yeyang on the dock became more and more distant, Daohua felt a heaviness in her heart. She was growing increasingly loath to such scenes of parting.
“Miss Jiang, Miss Chen, the boat is about to depart, please go and rest in the ship’s cabin. Your bedrooms have been prepared!”
Dong Yuanxuan politely said to Jiang Wanying and Chen Jiarou and then turned to Dong Yuanyao and Daohua, “You two sisters should also go inside, as the night is deep and the dew is heavy, it’s cold outside.”
Chen Jiarou, with a smiling curtsy, thanked him and looked up to appraise Dong Yuanxuan. Only upon closer inspection did she realize that though Master Dong may not possess the noble air of the Little Prince, he too was like a bright moon on a breezy night, especially gentle when speaking, which made one feel a warm affinity and fondness.
In the past, she had believed that all the worthy men resided in Beijing, but after venturing out, she realized how shallow her understanding had been.
Beijing, nourished by the dragon’s vein, was a place of exceptional people and a blessed land that fostered countless young talents. But this place too was endowed with natural beauty, and each family’s sons had their own strengths.
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Chen Jiarou took another glance at Dong Yuanxuan and saw that his gaze was only on Dong Yuanyao and Yan Yiyi, his brows slightly knitting. For her and Jiang Wanying, the young master was merely polite, treating them as if part of his duty, whereas his concern was evident in every word he directed at Dong Yuanyao and Yan Yiyi.
It made sense with Dong Yuanyao, after all, she was his younger sister, but Yan Yiyi…
Chen Jiarou quickly looked at Daohua, and upon seeing her pretty face, she felt somewhat downhearted and shifted her gaze away. It seemed that not only did the land here nurture men but women too.
“Yiyi, shall we go inside?”
Hearing Dong Yuanyao’s voice, Daohua glanced one last time at the silhouette on the dock. The sky had already darkened, and she knew that Xiao Yeyang wouldn’t leave as long as she stood on the deck, but there was still a long way to go back to Sishan Village. With this thought, she nodded and followed Dong Yuanyao into the cabin.
On the dock, upon seeing Daohua enter the cabin, Defu led the horse over, “Master, shall we also leave?”
Xiao Yeyang took the reins, mounted the horse nimbly, and before riding off, he turned to gaze one more time at the departing boat, then spurred his horse away.
On the ship, Daohua entered her room and sat by the window looking out at the dock. Wang Manman, concerned that she would catch a chill, quickly brought over a white fox fur cape to drape over her, then filled a copper hand stove with silver-thread charcoal, covered it with a matching fox fur sleeve, and placed it in Daohua’s hands.
“It’s good that the Little Prince was attentive. He had Defu prepare everything for the young lady in advance. Otherwise, in this cold weather, you would have suffered.”
Daohua, holding the hand stove, felt warmth spreading through her fingertips and into her heart. She smiled lightly and said, “You’re exaggerating, aren’t you?”
As Wang Manman brewed tea, she laughed, “Although I exaggerated a bit, it’s still not as convenient as now. Look, miss, those two food boxes were specially prepared for you by the Little Prince, fearing you wouldn’t eat well on the boat.”
Daohua glanced at her, took the hot tea she offered, “You girl, always speaking so freely, those food boxes are surely not just for me. If someone heard what you said, it could cause a misunderstanding.”
Wang Manman didn’t mind, her smile unwavering, “I’m not talking nonsense. We really are the only ones who have them. These items were secretly given to me by Defu. The others only have what Master Dong has prepared.”
At those words, a smile filled Daohua’s eyes, and she took a sip of tea to hide the joy in her expression.
Wang Manman took another look at her mistress and continued to smile, “Before boarding the ship, the Little Prince took me aside and instructed me carefully to take good care of you and to make sure you don’t hurt your arm.”
Daohua’s lips curled upward, her words insincere, “He needn’t trouble himself.”
Hearing this, Wang Manman just looked down and smiled quietly, without responding.
As night fell, Daohua left the window, and Wang Manman immediately closed it, “Miss, would you like to rest now?”
Daohua shook her head, “I’m not sleepy yet.”
Wang Manman laughed, pulled out a bundle, and took out several story and travel books.
Seeing them, Daohua’s eyes suddenly brightened, “Good girl, it’s fortunate you prepared these, now I can pass the time.”
Wang Manman handed over the books, “I’ve been cooped up in the inn these past few days with no chance to go out and buy story books.” She then simply watched her mistress with a smile.
Daohua snatched the books and glared at Wang Manman, who was full of jest, “Alright, you may leave. There’s nothing for you here. Go keep Bi Shi company in the outer room.”
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