Chapter 631 - Teasing a Woman (2/2)

“Pshhhhh——” He Wanning noticed that the fake Xiaocao’s face was an unnatural shade of white and suddenly thought of the description ‘noodles that have just been fished out of the noodle vat’. She truly thought that it was quite amusing and couldn't stop the smile from forming on her lips. If it wasn’t for Xiaocao elbowing her from the side, she likely would have burst out into mirthful laughter.

“Older Sister He, why are you laughing ah?” The fake Xiaocao opened her eyes wide and looked in puzzlement at He Wanning. The acting skills of this person was quite good, so she was going to get an extra chicken leg for lunch!

Yuan Xueyan already understood what was going on and smiled faintly at the ‘Yu Xiaocao’ who dressed in a bright red riding habit, “Younger Sister Xiaocao, she’s laughing because she’s happy to see you.”

“Older Sister Yuan, where are you all planning on going to? And this young master is…” ‘Yu Xiaocao’ looked towards the real one and the confused look on her face didn’t look fake at all. This person truly was worthy of becoming a ‘film empress’!

“I am Royal Prince Guo from Imperial Prince Sa’s Estate. I’ve invited these two older sisters out to go hunting at the border! Who would have thought that we’d encounter Official Yu at Sanli Pavilion. I’ve long looked forward to meeting you!” Yu Xiaocao earnestly conversed with ‘Official Yu’.

“Oh so you’re Older Sister He’s younger maternal cousin ah! We are also going to the northern border. If you don’t disdain it, how about we travel together on this journey?” ‘Official Yu’ warmly gave them an invitation.

Yu Xiaocao wasn't very fond of using the term ‘on this journey’ . She squeezed out a fake smile and said, “No need, we’re still waiting for a friend…”

She wasn’t able to finish her sentence when a gentle voice interrupted, “Forgive me for getting here late. I made Younger Brother and these two maidens wait for me!”

“You are all too much. Going out to play at the northern border but you didn’t even invite me, Third Young Master Ning!” The voice of the fool, Ning Donghuan, could also be heard.

The three good friends looked at each other, all thinking, ‘Why are the Ning Brothers here?’

“Did you invite these two?” He Wanning quietly asked Yu Xiaocao, who was disguised as a boy.

Yu Xiaocao shrugged her shoulders at her two friends and opened out her hands. Her actions made it clear, ‘Only devils would know why these two brothers are here at this place. It wasn’t this young master who invited them, alright?’

“Miss He, Miss Yuan,” Ning Donglan was dressed entirely in white and his long, jet-black hair flowed down his back with a small portion of it confined in a copper coronet. He looked like the epitome of a gentle and elegant young man. He turned to face Xiaocao and smiled slightly, “Younger Brother, this Older Brother arrived late. I accept my fault!”

“Older Brother! Just when did you become familiar with such a younger fellow?” Ning Donghuan sidled over and carelessly reached out to touch Xiaocao’s hair, which had just been combed back into order. She immediately dodged his attempt.

“You’re such a rude fellow! Don’t you know that you’re not supposed to touch a man’s head or a woman’s waist ah?” Yu Xiaocao lowered her voice as she scolded him, but she was unable to disguise the youthfulness from her voice. However, her current appearance, as she glared furiously at Ning Donghuan, quite resembled a young youth who was only around twelve to thirteen years of age. Thus, having a somewhat childish voice was still within the realm of possibility.

“Bwahaha!” Ning Donghuan laughed much more boldly than He Wanning. He held his belly as he snickered, “You? Your whiskers haven’t even grown yet, so how can you be considered ‘a man’. Look! This young master’s appearance is what is considered a man!” As he spoke, he rolled up a sleeve and flexed his arm muscles.

Yu Xiaocao sneered and laughed, “Haha! A white poached chicken like you dares to call himself a man? A real man is someone like my...older paternal cousin, Royal Prince Yang. Tall, st.u.r.dy, fierce, with a body full of sinewy muscle!”

Ning Donghuan didn't want to back down but he didn’t dare to refute Royal Prince Yang’s fierce reputation. He could only snort and say, “Your older paternal cousin is your older paternal cousin, while you are you! If I’m a white poached chicken, then you're a tiny, weak little chick!”

“Screw off! Don’t provoke this young prince or else be careful that this young prince doesn’t make my bodyguards beat you until your teeth fall out! Elder Brother Ning, why did you bring your stupid fool of a younger brother along? This fellow only causes trouble and brings no benefits. If he messes up our plan, then what can we do?” She wasn’t the one who invited the elder Young Master Ning along, but it clearly looked like he was here for a reason. Thus, it meant that there was only one other explanation——Ning Donglan had been sent by the emperor to protect her.

“Your plan? What sort of plan? A travel plan or is it the hunting plan?” Ning Donghuan sidled over and asked with a voice full of curiosity.

“Last time, my older paternal cousin managed to catch a white tiger at the borders. My lord father eyed that tiger pelt enviously for a long time, so this young prince has decided to also hunt a white tiger and bring its pelt back for his birthday present!” Yu Xiaocao lied without blinking an eye, easily convincing Ning Donghuan without a hitch. The older youth also began to hoot, clamouring that he wanted to help hunt a white tiger down.

“I don’t know if Miss Yu will be bringing her two hunting dogs along to the stud farm. If we’re able to borrow them, I’m sure it’d be a lot easier to hunt down a white tiger.” Ning Donghuan was still obsessed over Xiaocao’s two beloved wolf pets.

[1] Yes, this was actually censored in the raws.

[2] Can also mean 'on the road to death'.