Chapter 262: Don’t You Like to Hear These?

Chapter 262: Don't You Like to Hear These?

Su Youyue nodded vigorously.

"Good!"

She had just recovered and was afraid of accidentally falling and affecting her legs again. Earlier, she had suddenly seen Xie Yuan and was so happy that she forgot everything.

Perhaps it was because Xie Yuan was there, but as she walked back, she suddenly felt her steps were steadier, without the wobbly feeling from before.

"Miss seems to be walking more steadily now; she looks no different from a normal person," Jin'er couldn't help but say.

Chunya nodded, feeling the same way.

Now, when Miss goes out, people outside probably wouldn't even notice that she once had to sit in a wheelchair.

Hearing Jin'er's words, Su Youyue asked Xie Yuan, "Do I walk like a normal person now?"

The man's gaze remained on her, looking at her slightly sweaty forehead, and he smiled slightly, "Yes, let's have you sit down and rest for a while."

After sitting down, Su Youyue's excited mood gradually calmed down.

Her body was young and full of vitality, making every move feel like she had endless energy. She felt like she was really becoming more like a young girl.

"Have all the matters in Wen City been resolved?" After calming down, she asked about Wen City.

Xie Yuan's eyes deepened, "Resolved, thanks to your reminder in the letter, which prevented a disaster."

Hearing this, Su Youyue's heart skipped a beat, feeling a bit guilty, wondering if the man would ask how she figured out the connection between Wen City's forces and the Prince of Rong. Unexpectedly, the man didn't mention it and changed the subject.

"I brought back some local specialties from Wen City for you; I think you'll like them."

Su Youyue subconsciously looked at Xie Yuan's sleeve.

But the man didn't take anything out as she expected; instead, he smiled at her, "Later, Li Ying will bring them over."

"Oh, oh!" Su Youyue blushed and quickly looked away. She wanted to say something else, but Xie Yuan stood up.

"Take good care of yourself. I need to go report to the palace first and will take you out for a proper stroll another day."

As he stood up, the faint scent of ink bamboo drifted away, surprising Su Youyue.

Hadn't he been back for half an hour already? How could he not have gone to see the Emperor yet but came to her first?

But reporting to the Emperor was important, so she didn't dare delay him further and simply nodded, urging him to go quickly.

Less than the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, Li Ying arrived with a large group of people pulling a cart full of things.

Since the cart was mostly food, they brought it directly to Su Youyue's courtyard.

Jin'er, seeing the cart full of "specialties," couldn't close her jaw, "So much! No wonder Lord Xie didn't bring anything from his sleeve!"

Su Youyue also found it amusing.

Li Ying, using what he learned from Gao Sheng to please the lady, said, "Lady... no, Miss, these items were personally selected by our Lord for you! After dealing with the bandits in Wen City, Lord immediately started buying local specialties for you."

"At first, he didn't plan to buy so much, but when he saw the sugar cakes, he said Miss likes sweets. When he saw the tea, he said it was good. Plus, the locals were grateful for Lord's efforts in ridding the area of bandits, and they insisted on putting things into our cart."

"Hehe, but Lord made sure we paid for everything."

Listening to Li Ying's description, Su Youyue could imagine how popular Xie Yuan was after clearing the bandits in Wen City, as the locals had suffered from the bandits for a long time.

She increasingly believed that those in the court who called Xie Yuan a traitor did so not because he truly was one, but because he threatened their interests, causing them to jump in anger!

After finishing, Li Ying looked up secretly at Su Youyue's expression, but he couldn't tell whether she was pleased or displeased.

Does Lady not like to hear these?

Li Ying scratched his head and suddenly remembered something, so he slapped his thigh, "Oh right, Miss, when our Lord returned, he went home to wash up before coming to see you!"

"..."

Su Youyue was stunned. Although she didn't know why Li Ying was saying this, she suddenly understood where the bamboo scent on Xie Yuan came from.

He should have been dusty from traveling, but his clothes carried a faint fragrance. It turned out that upon returning, he went home to wash up instead of going to the palace first.

Li Ying winked, "Lady, our Lord wanted to make a good impression on you!"

At that moment, Zhe Jing entered and heard everything Li Ying said, silently mourning for him.

His brother... was it really wise to expose Lord's intentions in front of Lady with so many people around? This might reach Lord's ears, and if he finds out...

Cough, it seems Li Ying avoided the punishment last time but won't escape it this time.

Su Youyue finally understood Li Ying's meaning, feeling both amused and exasperated. She couldn't say much to Li Ying and could only have Chunya give him some reward money.

Feeling the heavy silver ingot, Li Ying thought he had finally done something right, making Lady happy. He imagined Lord rewarding him when he returned!

This task was worth it, earning two rewards!

Satisfied, Li Ying left, while Zhe Jing approached.

"Miss, since your legs have recovered, my duty to guard Doctor Ji is complete. I am here to bid farewell."

Previously, he stayed to watch Doctor Ji, fearing he would run away without treating Lady's legs. Now that Lady's legs are healed, he naturally needed to return. As for Doctor Ji's future, it was entirely up to her.

Su Youyue understood and agreed.

Beside her, Jin'er exclaimed, "Brother Zhe Jing, you're leaving today?"

How could he walk so fast? She had prepared two new pineapple pastries for him to try today.

The last time she saw Miss in the palace, she liked them, so Jin'er learned how to make them specially.

Zhe Jing looked at Jin'er and saw the young girl gazing at him eagerly, as if she still had something to say.

A hint of warmth appeared in the youth's eyes, but knowing this wasn't the place for conversation, he could only bow his head and take his leave.

Watching him leave, Jin'er felt an inexplicable emptiness in her heart, yet she couldn't quite put her finger on what it was.

It's not like they won't see each other again, so why is she feeling unhappy?

Su Youyue then remembered something: "Jin'er, why don't you go and see Zhe Jing off?"

Hearing this, Jin'er's eyes lit up once more. She responded happily and chased after Zhe Jing with a smile.

Chunya noticed her Miss's thoughts and followed Su Youyue, watching the young girl's joyful back with a maternal smile.