Chapter 1434: Chapter 1434: Peeking

The Fan Family’s camp was already in chaos, and many of the servants were at a loss.

Fortunately, Housekeeper Fan and Nanny Fan were very capable. After gathering all the servants, they scolded them and then consoled them, finally managing to stabilize everyone.

Housekeeper Fan was very lucky that last night he only instructed people to spread rumors without leaving the camp, otherwise, he too might have been eaten by wild animals.

Despite feeling that there was something fishy about the wild animals eating people, Housekeeper Fan, who was quite old, only wished for the family’s safety. Smartly, he did not overthink it nor mention the rumor-spreading again. He focused on serving Fan Tian, who was bedridden.

Because Old Lady Fan fell ill, the army was delayed in their departure. They set off after a two-hour delay.

In the Gu Family’s carriage, Ji Zhenniang was overjoyed and smugly said, "That Old Devout Woman deserved it. Who told her to have such a bad heart? Let God take her!"

After speaking, she still felt unsatisfied and shouted towards the window, "Old Devout Woman, you deserve it!"

Gu Jinli was exasperated and reminded her, "Don’t shout so loudly. Others will mock you for being ill-mannered and might also dislike Company Commander Xie, causing problems for him. General Fan has many subordinates. Just because he falls doesn’t mean we can rest easy."

Ji Zhenniang, somewhat frightened, stubbornly said, "I was cursing that old witch, Old Lady Fan, not General Fan."

Moreover...

"That Fan guy got such a disgusting disease, why can’t we curse him? He’s a shameless person~" Recently, Ji Zhenniang’s relationship with Xie Cheng had improved compared to before. Not wanting to cause trouble for Xie Cheng, she only dared to mutter this one line despite her disgust for Fan Tian.

"Anyway, remember, the westward road isn’t safe. We have to keep a low profile, be cautious, and not flaunt ourselves," Gu Jinli said, lifting the carriage curtain and looking at Qin San Lang ahead on horseback, unconsciously smiling.

Qin San Lang sensed her gaze, turned back towards the carriage, but only saw the lowering of the curtain... His thin lips curved up, quickly repressing the smile, but joy still glinted in his eyes, and his heart itched, yearning to go into the carriage and hold her.

Gu Jinli’s heart pounded with unbridled joy on her face. Being caught peeking by the person you like... It felt a bit wonderful.

Ji Zhenniang frowned at her and said, "Gu Xiaoyu, are you crazy?"

Gu Jinli got angry, glared at her, and said, "You’re the one who’s crazy!"

Don’t you have any awareness?

Can’t you see I’m happy? Saying things to ruin my mood.

Ji Zhenniang got angry too, slammed a basket on the low table, pointed at her, and asked, "Tell me, were you just peeping at Qin Ruofan?!"

Gu Jinli: "So what if I was? He’s my man, what’s wrong with me looking at him?"

She added, "Also, I told you before, Brother Qin’s family is quite wealthy, he isn’t living off a woman."

Ji Zhenniang refused to listen, hating iron for not being steel, and said, "Gu Xiaoyu, do you have no backbone? Qin Ruofan is about to take a concubine and even wants to harm you, why do you still like him? Are all the men in the world dead? There are plenty of men living off women, you can just remarry!"

Gu Jinli looked at her and said, "Better to dismantle a temple than ruin a marriage; why are you advising me to divorce?"

"What do you mean advising you to divorce? Wasn’t it you who wanted to divorce first, and you dare to blame me!" Ji Zhenniang replied righteously, leaving Gu Jinli speechless with her retort.

The act went too far, and Ji Zhenniang, simple-mindedly, believed it completely.

"Can’t be bothered with you." Gu Jinli no longer paid attention to Ji Zhenniang, lifted the carriage curtain again, and peeked at Qin San Lang.

Qin San Lang’s heart was full of her; after last night’s events, their relationship took a significant step forward. More and more, he could sense her gaze. He quickly turned his head, and she couldn’t dodge in time, their eyes meeting directly.

Gu Jinli was frustrated. How could he catch her? She was trying to peek secretly.

Qin San Lang saw her angry look, feeling extremely pleased, as if he was soaked in honey, happiness written all over his face. He really wanted to ignore everything, throw everyone out of the carriage, and stay in there with her.

But he couldn’t. Xiao Yu said they are currently set as quarreling, conflicted characters, and he couldn’t be too close to her.

Qin San Lang suppressed the joy in his heart, forcefully turned his head, kept his back straight, and continued to ride forward.

Gu Jinli leaned against the carriage wall, looking at him through the window with a smile on her face. As she was happily smiling, her arm was suddenly pulled, yanking her away from the window.

She turned to see it was Ji Zhenniang who pulled her, this jerk even disliked her touching him with her hand, using an animal hide to grab her arm.

Seeing her looking over, Ji Zhenniang immediately released and retreated far away, cursing, "Gu Xiaoyu, I told you not to die over Qin Ruofan, why are you still watching? Can’t you find another man to live off you? After all, your family is wealthy!"

Gu Jinli was truly angry, her face darkened, she glared at Ji Zhenniang and shouted, "Ji Zhenniang, are you looking for death?"

Nanny Xie didn’t want any conflict between Ji Zhenniang and Gu Jinli, quickly said, "Mrs. Qin, please calm down, my lady didn’t mean it."

She then said to Ji Zhenniang, "My lady... as long as Mrs. Qin and Company Commander Qin are happy."

There’s no need to be so serious. After all, this is their marital affair; they argue and make up, and that’s life.

But Nanny Xie’s words made Ji Zhenniang angrier, reminding her of Xie Huaihua, and she snapped, "Nanny Xie, could you not speak? If you speak again, I won’t help but get mad at you. Because seeing you reminds me of Xie Huaihua!"

Thinking of Xie Huaihua led to thoughts about Xie Family People suggesting making Xie Huaihua a concubine for Xie Cheng!

Nanny Xie suffered an unjust grievance and thinking of her own daughter’s recent grievances, her eyes welled with tears, afraid that Ji Zhenniang would see and dislike it, she quickly lowered her head.

Ji Zhenniang got angrier, "What do you mean? You think I’m overreacting? I’ve been holding back my temper and not cursing you, why are you feeling wronged?!"

"Enough, Ji Zhenniang." Gu Jinli couldn’t stand it anymore, bluntly asked, "Do you still not believe that Xie Huaihua isn’t here to be Xie Cheng’s concubine?"

Ji Zhenniang was flamboyant in her actions. Although she didn’t express her suspicion, anyone could see her dislike for Xie Huaihua.

Xie Cheng, Nanny Xie, Xie Huaihua, and everyone had told her that Xie Huaihua had no such intention, but Ji Zhenniang just wouldn’t believe it.

"Isn’t she?" Ji Zhenniang coldly snorted.

Nanny Xie quickly said, "No, my lady, really no, Huaihua is just sent by the Xie Family to be your personal maid."

Ji Zhenniang, not knowing good from bad, shouted, "My Ji Family is wealthy, do we lack maids? Need the Xie Family to send one?"

Nanny Xie was silenced.

Nanny Tao was angry, coldly said, "Lady Xie, are you getting confused again?"

Recently, Nanny Tao had been teaching Ji Zhenniang how to conduct herself. Nanny Tao was always stern and had an air of authority that instilled fear without anger; Ji Zhenniang feared her greatly. Hearing Nanny Tao speak, she immediately shrunk and dared not make trouble again.

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