Allure of a Country Maiden-Chapter 401 - 399

Mountain climbing and such is the best way to build a connection!

Since when did Xiao’er become such a busybody? She’s actually playing matchmaker now?

But he had been longing for this kind of leisure. What better way to find solace?

Perfect timing too, he’s been feeling frustrated and restless recently. He must find the cause from him.

"Where are you going for your getaway?" Di Shaowei stood up.

"Yueyun Mountain, Yueyun Tower!"

"I will join too, it’s been a while since I’ve been there."

Shangguan Xuanyi turned back and gave him an inscrutable look.

His eyes were more and more annoying! Even though he didn’t understand what it meant, he instinctively hated it! Di Shaowei chose to ignore it and followed him out.

Xiao’er, Ming Jingya and Shangguan Xuanhao were waiting in the backyard of the Four Seasons Restaurant.

Xiao’er had already instructed the restaurant manager to prepare some snacks for them to take in the carriage.

She also asked the waiter to buy some roasted donkey meat for them to eat on the way.

Di Shaowei and Shangguan Xuanyi appeared together.

Ming Jingya saw the two men coming over and quickly bowed in greeting.

Xiao’er clearly saw Di Shaowei’s eyes linger on Ming Jingya for over three seconds.

Xiao’er spoke up as Di Shaowei and Shangguan Xuanyi appeared: "Brother Di, why did you hide when you saw us from upstairs? I was about to greet you!"

He saw them hiding earlier? Ming Jingya looked at Di Shaowei. Was it because he saw her with Xiao’er that he closed the window? Did he not want to see her?

Why would he appear here if that was the case?

Ming Jingya was a bit puzzled.

This girl even noticed that? Her eyes are too sharp!

Di Shaowei carefully glanced at Ming Jingya, before explaining: "At that time, I didn’t notice you. I only realized after closing the window that the two girls downstairs looked similar to you two. When I opened the window again, you two had already left. I thought my eyes were playing tricks on me."

"Oh~~I see! I thought..." Xiao’er stopped half-way through her sentence and turned to look at Ming Jingya.

Well, it doesn’t matter if other people didn’t know what she was thinking about. As long as Brother Di understood!

Seeing this, Di Shaowei decisively didn’t take the bait to continue the conversation.

She stopped talking, but someone else might continue.

"What did you think?" Shangguan Xuanhao looked curious.

Di Shaowei looked at Xiao’er, he was inexplicably worried that she would say something that would choke him.

"I thought Brother Di was hiding from us because he was worried I would invite him for a meal!" Xiao’er decided to kindly let him off the hook.

Also, if she were to let the cat out of the bag now, it would create an awkward situation. It would be better to wait for the right moment to tease them!

Drawing a sigh of relief after hearing her words, Di Shaowei added: "How could that be? If I saw you, I would rather stay with you. After all, this restaurant is owned by your family. If anyone should be treating, it should be you!"

"I see, next time I see you, I should hide!" Xiao’er agreed in a meaningful way.

"Hiding will be useless! I can just come to your house for a meal!" Why would her family’s food taste so much better than elsewhere!

It’s been a long time since he had enjoyed a meal at this girl’s place, he missed the taste! Di Shaowei thought.

How could he forget the importance of food!

Xiao’er: The people who eat without paying are the most annoying! Shameless, utterly shameless! She decided to resolutely play matchmaker for Ming Jingya and Shangguan Xuanhao!

A man who relies on a woman for support is unreliable!

"Remember to inform the gatekeeper when you go home, don’t let this man in. Let’s go, it’s getting late." Shangguan Xuanyi gave Di Shaowei a disdainful look.

"I can climb the wall!" Di Shaowei replied, smugly.

"Then, we will get a dog!" How dare he dared to climb into his house! He’s asking for trouble!

"All this fuss over a friendship?" Di Shaowei whined.

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Today was an ordinary day, not many people came to Guofu Temple to burn incense.

The population on Yueyun Mountain was sparse, and some birds even flew down onto the mountain path to find food.

Xiao’er and company were travelling with joy and laughter, scaring away the birds on the mountain path, who fluttered their wings and flew away.

During the summer, the verdancy of the mountains is invigorating, one could hear the birdsongs and insects chirping all the way.

It was a symphony of the summer composed by animals. Although not necessarily harmonious, it could indeed make people calm and relax.

Colorful flowers were playfully interspersed within the lush scenery, adding soft beauty to the majestic mountain.

"The scenery here is really beautiful." Ming Jingya admired the resplendent mountain flowers in the distance.

"In autumn, Yueyang Mountain becomes a field of gold, it’s quite spectacular." Xiao’er recalled the view during the Double Ninth Festival last year.

"In winter, the snow-covered Yueyun Mountain also has its unique charm." Di Shaowei had seen the sceneries of Yueyun Mountain all year round and he felt that they were all good.

The five of them didn’t stop at Guofu Temple and headed straight to the mountain top.

The path to the top was steep and narrow, few people walked it. Many branches had grown onto the path, blocking the way.

Shangguan Xuanyi walked in front, clearing the branches for Xiao’er. When they encountered a steep spot, he reached out to help her.

"Second Prince, this path is a bit difficult. If we encounter any steep areas, please take care of Sister Ming." Xiao’er turned back to tell Shangguan Xuanhao.

"Okay." Shangguan Xuanhao readily agreed.

Xiao’er had already told him that the purpose of this mountain climbing trip was to stimulate a certain person’s dull senses.

Upon hearing Shangguan Xuanhao quickly agree, Di Shaowei felt a surge of irritation.

Is Xiao’er really planning to play matchmaker for them?

Regardless of how he looked at them, they just didn’t suit each other!

Shangguan Xuanyi took out his sword, cut off an extending branch, stuck the sword into the soil, turned back to Xiao’er and said, "This place is a bit steep, I’ll pull you up."

"Alright." Xiao’er extended her hand, then turned back to Shangguan Xuanhao and winked at him: Remember to learn from this!

Shangguan Xuanhao winked at Xiao’er: Got it! I will definitely drive someone crazy!

Although he said he’d pull her up, Shangguan Xuanyi directly lifted Xiao’er onto the high ground.

After Xiao’er went up, Shangguan Xuanhao easily climbed up, turned back to Ming Jingya, gave what he deemed his handsomest smile, and extended one hand: "Miss Ming, let me pull you up."

Ming Jingya had made her way up mostly by herself, but this area was indeed a bit steep, she wouldn’t be able to climb it on her own.

After hesitating for a moment, she extended her hand.

Shangguan Xuanhao held her hand securely and with a strong pull, smoothly lifted her up.\nMing Jingya had just climbed up, but lost her balance and started leaning back.

"Be careful!" Acting swiftly, Shangguan Xuanhao reached out to stabilize her by the waist, pulling her back.

Di Shaowei, who was standing behind Ming Jingya, glared at Shangguan Xuanhao’s hand on her waist.

He felt irritated, there should be no physical contact between men and women, how could he do this! freёwebnoѵel.com

He glared at that hand. If looks could kill, Shangguan Xuanhao’s hand would have been cut off by his gaze already.