Allure of a Country Maiden-Chapter 400 - 398

Xiao’er’s eyes darted around, eager to learn what happened between Di Shaowei and Ming Jingya. But giving into curiosity wasn’t always a good thing, right?

Xiao’er’s gaze fell onto Ming Jingya’s chest and she began to speculate: Could that rascal have taken advantage of her?

Xiao’er imagined the scenario and felt it was highly plausible.

What a lucky rascal!

Ming Jingya noticed Xiao’er’s fixed gaze on her chest, thinking there might be something wrong with her dress. She quickly glanced down to check.

Nothing seemed out of place! Then why was Xiao’er staring so intently at her chest? Instead of puzzling over it, she decides to ask openly.

"Xiao’er, is there anything wrong with my clothes today?"

"Not at all!" Xiao’er reassured her after giving her attire a quick look.

Her outfit was flattering, snug-fitting, and the cinched waist design showcased her excellent figure. In more precise words, Ming Jingya’s body was truly perfect.

"Why were you staring so hard at me then?" Ming Jingya hinted at the specific area Xiao’er had been eyeing.

"Just admiring how great Sister Ming’s figure is! I wonder who will get to appreciate it in the future!"

Ming Jingya: "...." Why does she sound so regretful? Could she possibly be teasing me?

Blushing this easily? Xiao’er noticed the faint flush on Ming Jingya’s cheeks and was in the mood to tease her more.

"Sister Ming, with your ample curves in all the right places, your future husband will surely be head over heels for you!" Xiao’er assessed her from head to toe, stroking her chin as if making an official declaration.

Ming Jingya’s face grew even redder! She hastily looked around, hoping that no one else had heard Xiao’er’s daring comment.

"How can you say these things out loud!"

It was a bit hot today, so she had decided to dress lightly. Now, she realized her error. She should have chosen comfort over fashion. Maybe even layered up a cotton quilt before stepping out of the house!

After closing the window, Di Shaowei upstairs couldn’t resist opening it slightly again and peering outside.

There, someone’s delicate face was once more touched with blush, making her look splendid as a flower, adorable and lovely. frёewebηovel.cѳm

What on earth did Xiao’er say to her to make her look so shy?

This is on the main street! Can’t she see how many men are gazing at her?

Xiao’er noticed the slightly opened window on the second floor. Was Brother Di spying on them?

If someone typically indifferent to women suddenly takes a keen interest in one, what does it mean?

Xiao’er felt like she could hear the sound of blossoming flowers. Someone was clearly showing signs of affection.

To confirm if someone is indeed attracted, all she had to do was test the waters.

Just as Xiao’er saw Shangguan Xuanyi and Shangguan Xuanhao riding their horses towards them, she had an idea.

Di Shaowei saw a number of men frequently glancing at the two girls. He felt an urge to go downstairs, bring them up and then close the windows and doors to shield them from prying eyes.

Thinking about it, he stood up, walked briskly to the door, and forcefully swung it open. But then he hesitated, wondering why he was interfering so much. If she liked to stand there and be watched, it was none of his business!

Returning to close the door, he resumed his earlier position and couldn’t help but look outside again.

Huh? They’re gone? Where could they have gone?

Upon noticing the girls’ disappearance, he pushed open the window completely, scanning both ends of the street. He even poked half his body out to do so.

After scouring the entire street back and forth several times, he failed to spot them anywhere.

Which shop had they gone into this time?

Shangguan Xuanyi walked through the opened door.

"What are you looking at?"

The sudden voice startled Di Shaowei, and he nearly fell out of the window.

Stunned, he quickly grabbed the window sill, reeling his body back in. He turned around in a huff and scolded, "Why don’t you knock before entering? You make no sound when you walk, don’t you know it’s terrifying to just appear and speak out of nowhere?"

Shangguan Xuanyi paid no attention to his agitated outburst.

He sat down across from him and peeked outside. "Who were you peeping at just now?"

"Who says I was peeping? Ever seen a Peeping Tom with half of his body outside? I was looking openly and honestly." Di Shaowei instinctively retorted, feeling defensive and uneasy.

A gentleman like him would never stoop so low as to leer at women!

"Then who were you looking at?" Shangguan Xuanyi’s gaze was insinuating as he shot a glance at the unmistakably guilty party.

"No one! I wasn’t looking at anybody! I was admiring the scenery! What’s the matter with you today? Why all these questions?" Di Shaowei’s eyes wavered as he picked up a small wine cup from the table and started drinking from it.

"Is that so? I thought you were watching Miss Ming!"

"Pff!"

Upon hearing this, Di Shaowei spewed out his mouthful of wine right onto Shangguan Xuanyi.

Could you be any more blunt? Spare me some dignity, will you!

Shangguan Xuanyi opened his folding fan, successfully blocking the incoming spray of wine.

"No need to be so startled if I’ve hit the nail on the head!" Disgusted, Shangguan Xuanyi threw his fan onto the table, standing up to avoid his clothes getting wet with the spilt wine.

"I was watching that rascal Xiao’er, who said anything about watching Miss Ming," Di Shaowei would never admit it.

"With both of them together, are you saying you didn’t see Miss Ming?"

Di Shaowei: "...." Of course, he saw her.

Di Shaowei was sure of it, this guy was just messing with him! Of course, if the two were standing together, he couldn’t have missed seeing Miss Ming! But he had deliberately said he was only watching Xiao’er!

Since he couldn’t out-talk him, Di Shaowei decided to stop responding altogether!

Shangguan Xuanyi glanced at him before sitting down on another chair.

"Fair and gentle lady is the best match for a gentleman! According to Xiao’er, Miss Ming is indeed a good girl."

Di Shaowei resolutely remained silent, focusing only on drinking his wine. Whether Miss Ming was right or wrong, what did it have to do with him?

"So, that girl wants to play matchmaker. She plans to pair Miss Ming and my second brother, making her your cousin-in-law!"

Cousin-in-law!

"Pff!" Once more, Di Shaowei sprayed out a mouthful of wine upon hearing these words.

Luckily, Shangguan Xuanyi was already prepared. With a push against the table edge, he, along with his chair, instantly flew several feet away.

Shangguan Xuanyi stood up, "If you’re not drinking but spewing wine, then I’ll leave you to it. I’ll go join the girls for some sightseeing."

Miss Ming and Shangguan Xuanhao sightseeing together? Just imagining it felt wrong.

"Besides Xiao’er, who else is going?" Di Shaowei asked nonchalantly.

"Of course, it’s going to be that rascal Xiao’er, my second brother, and Miss Ming!" Shangguan Xuanyi casually dropped this piece of information before heading out.