Chapter 50: Reaching Jiangnan (1/2)

Translator: Flying Lines

Proofread by Claire.KK

Geng Zhishan spoke in a firm voice while Gu Yusheng found it ridiculous, who raised his lips. “What? You seem to be confident.”

“Yes!” Geng Zhishan said with his chin up.

Gu Yusheng sneered at him. “Let’s wait and see. I’ll try my best not to treat you as the weak.”

His satirical tone was hard to notice but Xie Mengxuan did. Geng Zhishan behaved as usual so that it was difficult to tell whether he had paid heed to that or not. “I’m not weak. One day, I’m going to make you genuinely convinced.”

Gu Yusheng nodded. “I hope so.”

“Well, let’s have dinner first, and then I’ll take you to see a doctor. This is a tough journey. If you’re unable to bear hardships, tell me frankly. We could have a rest for one or two days…” It gave Xie Mengxuan a headache that Gu Yusheng didn’t get along with Geng Zhishan.

Geng Zhishan quickly chimed in. “I know you have something important to deal with. I won’t put you to trouble.”

“Okay.” Xie Mengxuan nodded with a smile. Although she gave a positive response, she would take good care of him on the way.

Afterwards, the whole thing was going smoothly as planned. It was said by the doctor that although Geng Zhishan was in weak health, it was not a problem, with some medicine.

Xie Mengxuan let out a sigh of relief. At the request of Geng Zhishan and Gu Yusheng, they started off in the afternoon.

In deft movement, Geng Zhishan mounted the horse, and hurried the way in their company. All the way he was never at a disadvantage.

It took them seven days to reach Jiangnan where was rich and populous. Even at dusk, the city was bustling with life.

They entered in before the city gate was closed. There seemed to be a celebration in Jiangna where was livening up. Each woman wore a veil, with a lantern in the hand, was indulged in pleasure.

Xie Mengxuan bought a veil at a stall and put it on with a smile. “We’re so lucky. It’s the annual Flower Festival in Jiangnan.”

It seemed to be the first time for Geng Zhishan to witness such a noisy scene. Looking around, he could not help wandering off.

There were so many people here, and Xie Mengxuan was walking at the forefront; as a result, she failed to notice that Geng Zhishan had gone missing.

“Young lady, please have a look at our rouge, which is the best in Jiangnan.”

All of a sudden, someone grabbed Xie Mengxuan, and with a smile handed the rouge over to her.

Xie Mengxuan lowered her eyelids to cast a glance and took it over with a smile. “Really? I need to have a careful look.”

How could the rouge at such a stall be good in quality? Gu Yusheng showed no faith, but he remained silent by her side because Xie Mengxuan was in a good mood.

Xie Mengxuan opened the compact to look at the rouge inside. “It’s so good. How much do you have, granny?”

The old woman wore a slight smile. “As much as you want, young lady; it’s a pity that you just have one face. How could you alone need that much?”

Holding the rouge compact, Xie Mengxuan said: “You’re right, but I need them indeed. Why not show me around, granny?”

“Well, well, follow me.” Granny Rouge measured Xie Mengxuan for a long time and then nodded. “Okay…”

She entrusted the stall to her assistant and guided Xie Mengxuan and Gu Yusheng towards the shop behind.