Jun Nuo patted his arm and said, “Why are you so worked up? What’s wrong with that? I don’t have anyone I like in the capital now. Maybe I’ll find someone when I’m out there?”
Little did she know.
That was exactly what Ouyang Yuefeng was worried about.
Hearing her say this, Ouyang Yuefeng was even more reluctant to let Jun Nuo leave the capital. He opened his mouth and said, “The martial world isn’t as easy to navigate as you think. There are many bad people out there, all scheming against each other…”
Jun Nuo didn’t believe a word Ouyang Yuefeng said, “You talk like you’ve roamed the martial world. You’ve always been in the capital, how would you know these things?”
She really knew how to counter his words.
Ouyang Yuefeng continued without changing his expression, “I haven’t roamed the martial world, but my father has, and they wouldn’t lie.”
“Even so, I want to go out and see for myself.”
Jun Nuo was determined to leave the capital.
Worried she might run away that day, Ouyang Yuefeng quickly said, “If you really want to roam the martial world, then take me with you. I’ll go with you.”
“You’re coming with me? Aren’t you supposed to be preparing for the imperial examination? Even though there are still two years, you need to study. How can this work? No, you should stay in the capital.”
Jun Nuo didn’t want to delay his studies because of her.
Compared to the imperial examination.
Ouyang Yuefeng cared more about Jun Nuo, “It’s no problem. I’m so smart, I can study on my own. It’s not an issue.”
To prevent her from leaving him behind.
Ouyang Yuefeng asked his father for the best shadow guards to keep an eye on her and notify him if she tried to leave.
Indeed.
His decision was correct this time.
Within a few days, Jun Nuo packed up, left a letter, and rode out of the capital.
Ouyang Yuefeng chased after her for days on horseback before catching up.
Jun Nuo was sitting at a tea stall when she suddenly saw Ouyang Yuefeng in front of her, thinking she might be seeing things.
She rubbed her eyes.
Ouyang Yuefeng walked over, sat down, poured himself a cup of tea, drank it, and said, “You thought you could leave me behind? No way.”
Jun Nuo confirmed she wasn’t seeing things.
She chuckled and said, “I didn’t want to delay you.”
“You won’t delay me.”
Ouyang Yuefeng replied.
Since he was here.
Jun Nuo didn’t have the heart to send him away, so she let him follow her.
They traveled together for two months.
That day they arrived at a city called Baihua City, where they learned of a flower competition at a manor. The winner would not only receive a substantial amount of money but also a chance to collaborate with the manor.
Jun Nuo wanted to join in the fun.
Ouyang Yuefeng didn’t object because he was also interested.
After finding out where it was.
Ouyang Yuefeng prepared two sets of flowers and took Jun Nuo in a carriage towards Baihua Manor.
When they arrived, many people were already there.
Of course, not just anyone could enter; you needed to bring excellent flowers to get in. Fortunately, Ouyang Yuefeng was prepared, or they wouldn’t have been able to enter.
As soon as they entered.
Jun Nuo was captivated by the flowers in the manor, “Yuefeng, there are so many flowers here, and many I haven’t seen before.”
She was, after all, a woman who loves flowers.
Ouyang Yuefeng came beside her and said, “If you like them, I’ll buy you an estate in the future and fill it with flowers.”
“We’ll talk about that later.”
Jun Nuo’s attention was entirely on the flowers.
Ouyang Yuefeng felt somewhat defeated. Wasn’t his affection obvious enough? Shouldn’t she be asking why he was so good to her?
Not far into the manor.
A young man dressed as a servant approached to greet them, then led them and others to a courtyard where they would stay.
Even the guest quarters were adorned with various flowers.
It was as beautiful as it could be. Jun Nuo wandered around, looking here and there. If she hadn’t thought it inappropriate to pick flowers, she would have already started plucking some to play with.
After strolling around the courtyard for a while,
Jun Nuo heard the melodious sound of a zither. She followed the music and walked out.
Ouyang Yuefeng hurriedly chased after her.
He followed Jun Nuo into a courtyard where, in the center of a lake, sat a man in white, currently playing the zither.
Catching Jun Nuo staring at him,
Ouyang Yuefeng stepped forward to block her view: “What’s so interesting about him? Stop looking. If people find out you’re wandering around, they’ll blame you.”
Jun Nuo wanted to take another look.
Ouyang Yuefeng pulled her away.
That evening, the master of Baihua Villa hosted a banquet for them. Jun Nuo saw the zither-playing man from earlier in the day.
Then,
Jun Nuo realized he was none other than the master of Baihua Villa.
Jiang Weimian.
She couldn’t help but whisper to Ouyang Yuefeng: “I thought the master of this villa was in his thirties or forties, but he’s so young, probably only about twenty or so.”
Ouyang Yuefeng, feeling quite jealous, said: “Twenty isn’t young? He’s much older than us. If you talk to him, you’d have to call him uncle, understand?”
“You’re exaggerating, aren’t I?” Jun Nuo whispered.
Ouyang Yuefeng snorted coldly: “Exaggerating? You’re only two years older than me, do you think that’s a big difference?”
Jun Nuo ignored him and started eating, occasionally glancing at the dancers on the central stage.
That night,
Jun Nuo heard the zither again. This time, without Ouyang Yuefeng following, she flew directly to the pavilion in the center of the lake to watch Jiang Weimian play.
Jiang Weimian had seen her before.
Seeing her again,
Jiang Weimian slowly lifted his gaze and said, “You seem to like it. Can you play?”
Jun Nuo shook her head.
Jiang Weimian smiled and said, “Would you like to try? I can teach you.”
Jun Nuo hesitated.
She had practiced swordsmanship since childhood, never touching a zither.
Could she do it?
Before her mind could decide, her body had already moved forward.
Jiang Weimian had Jun Nuo sit opposite him and began teaching earnestly.
Jun Nuo’s first attempt produced a startlingly loud sound, making her feel embarrassed: “Master Jiang, perhaps you shouldn’t teach me. I’m afraid I’ll scare people. If I do, I won’t be able to take the responsibility.”
Jiang Weimian laughed: “It’s fine. Most people are still awake at this hour, no need to worry about scaring them. At worst, it might just be a bit unpleasant to listen to.”
Chapter 165: You Won’t Fall for Him, Will You?
Indeed.
Most people hadn’t gone to sleep!
Jun Nuo thought Jiang Weimian’s smile was truly beautiful, and she was about to continue learning when
Ouyang Yuefeng arrived. He entered the pavilion and said to Jun Nuo, “Running around alone at this late hour, aren’t you afraid of being kidnapped?”
Seeing him say that,
Jun Nuo was about to respond when
Jiang Weimian’s gentle voice sounded: “Master Ouyang, such incidents won’t happen in our villa, rest assured.”
“I would be strange if I were at ease.”
Ouyang Yuefeng was most worried about Jiang Weimian, fearing he might take Jun Nuo away.
Jun Nuo tugged at Ouyang Yuefeng’s sleeve and said, “Come on, Master Jiang has said it’s safe here. Don’t worry. If you have nothing else to do, go back. Master Jiang wants to teach me to play the zither, and I want to learn more.”
Call her naive,
She wouldn’t admit it.
She might even be sold and still count the money for the buyer.
Ouyang Yuefeng didn’t believe Jiang Weimian would be so kind-hearted to teach Jun Nuo.
Just thinking about the scenario,
Ouyang Yuefeng was consumed with jealousy. He grabbed Jun Nuo and said, “Want to learn? I’ll teach you. I said I can.”
