After the eldest sister-in-law of a fishing family became a widow, her disabled younger brother-in-l

Chapter 11 Keep your distance

Seeing Xie Jinglan's suddenly cold and somewhat frightening expression, Jixiang couldn't help but shiver. Knowing his master's temperament, he quickly changed the subject to ease the atmosphere.

"However, to be fair, this young mistress is really skilled. Although she looks frail and delicate, her movements are as light as a swallow."

Recalling the scene he had witnessed a few days ago, even Jixiang, who was trained in martial arts, couldn't help but marvel.

"Those assassins were all after Your Highness and the young mistress. Despite being surrounded by so many people, the young mistress was still able to bring you safely back to the inn..."

Before Ji Xiang finished speaking, Xie Jinglan frowned again. The assassin was after him and Jiang Yuyue.

Noticing the change in Xie Jinglan's expression, Jixiang added:

"This servant has captured an assassin who didn't have time to commit suicide. After interrogating him for the past two days, we've finally managed to pry some information out of this madman."

"He confessed that he was invited by a certain high-ranking official in the capital with the purpose of killing Your Highness and the eldest young mistress."

Xie Jinglan appeared indifferent, but a thoughtful expression flickered beneath his eyelids.

The only person in the capital who has any connection with the Xie family is Xie Yunqi, the eldest brother who has now climbed up to the princess.

It's probably because Xie Yunqi learned that they were going to the capital and was afraid that Jiang Yuyue would ruin his dream of becoming a prince consort. It's not surprising that he would want to kill his wife Jiang Yuyue now that he has a princess as a high branch.

But why did Xie Yunqi kill Xie Jinglan as well?

Jixiang had clearly considered this connection as well, and cautiously asked, "Your Highness, given the fierce attacks from over there, should we remain inactive?"

"Let him come at us."

His current identity is that of a mistress of the Xie family, a man whose health has always been poor, and no one is willing to torment this short-lived man.

Unless Xie Yunqi knows his true identity.

Thinking of this, Xie Jinglan's slender fingers suddenly gripped the handle of the wheelchair tightly, his knuckles turning slightly white from the force.

Whether he knew it or not, he could now use Jiang Yuyue to test the waters.

Just thinking of Jiang Yuyue made him inexplicably agitated.

Xie Jinglan dodged the spoon that Jixiang was offering to his mouth, "Pour it out, go outside for some fresh air."

He wanted to see what Jiang Yuyue was plotting, since she saw he was of no use and had no time to come to him.

As luck would have it, just as Jixiang was pushing Xie Jinglan out of the room, they witnessed Jiang Yuyue chatting happily with a strange man. For some reason, Xie Jinglan felt a surge of anger.

Although this man's appearance is not as good as his, he is still considered a strong and handsome man among ordinary people. No wonder Jiang Yuyue stopped watching him take his medicine. It turns out that she saw that Xie Jinglan was no good and found a new stepfather for her future child.

That's a brilliant plan.

Xie Jinglan's expression suddenly turned cold; he wasn't so kind as to help Jiang Yuyue succeed.

"Sister-in-law."

A sudden shout drew everyone's attention to Xie Jinglan, and Jixiang pushed him slowly toward Jiang Yuyue.

“Sister-in-law, perhaps we shouldn’t go to the capital to see a doctor.” His voice was neither loud nor soft, but his words were clear and firm. “If it tires you out, I’m afraid my elder brother’s spirit in heaven will not rest in peace.”

With just a few words, the image of Jiang Yuyue as a widow whose husband had died young became vivid, and the way others looked at her became more meaningful.

This beautiful widow, even dressed in plain clothes, could not hide her stunning beauty.

The beautiful woman's public appearance sparked numerous strange speculations.

Some expressed pity for her being widowed at a young age, while others marveled at how she still went to the capital to help her deceased husband and sick brother after experiencing such a heartbreaking event.

Some unfriendly gazes were judging her for being such a close woman with another man.

Jiang Yuyue herself understood the subtle implications in Xie Jinglan's words, but she didn't react much to it. Seeing him come out, she hastily ended her conversation with the man beside her.

"Chief镖林, then I'll have to trouble you with this matter. I'll come back to discuss the details with you later."

The bodyguard Lin Wan laughed heartily and patted his chest, assuring her, "It is my honor to serve you, Madam. Please rest assured, leave this matter to me, and I guarantee it will be foolproof!"

Jiang Yuyue and Lin Wan were not talking about anything else, but rather about having the head镖师 (bodyguard/escort) Lin Wan and his men pretend to be Jiang Yuyue's group and travel through the official road to the capital to avoid being noticed.

Recalling the assassination attempt she had experienced a few days ago, Jiang Yuyue felt it was truly dangerous. Although she was unsure who the mastermind was, the journey to the capital was long and arduous, and they might not be so lucky next time.

She met the bodyguard Lin Wan by chance at an inn, and that's when she came up with this idea.

"Has Third Brother drunk his medicine? Has he been feeling any better these past few days?"

Jiang Yuyue stepped forward, but Xie Jinglan did not answer her question, his eyes fixed on Lin Wan, the man from before.

The man's gaze seemed glued to Jiang Yuyue, and he was still watching her back with a smile on his face.

It seems his sister-in-law's seductive skills haven't diminished at all.

Seeing that the atmosphere was about to become awkward, Jixiang quickly said, "Replying to the eldest young mistress, the third young master has taken all the medicine and is feeling much better than he did a few days ago."

Seeing Xie Jinglan's colder demeanor than usual, Jiang Yuyue felt a little embarrassed for her enthusiasm being met with indifference. She realized that her behavior over the past two days had indeed gone a bit too far. For an ordinary person with a sense of propriety and shame, she had certainly overstepped her bounds.

After all, if word got out that her widowed sister-in-law was seducing her half-brother, Jiang Yuyue would be drowned in a pig cage.

It seems this matter cannot be rushed.

Let's keep our distance for now and proceed gradually.

"It works well once you use it."

Jiang Yuyue, being sensible, said no more.

"I'll have Hengxi come over later to check your pulse again and see if the prescription needs to be changed."

These words made Xie Jinglan's eyes darken even more.

In the past, she never delegated these matters to others, always doing them herself, and she would never miss any opportunity to be alone with him. Now, she is actually pushing the matter directly to Jiang Huanxi?

"No need, I'm just a useless person, no need for you to worry about me, sister-in-law."

Xie Jinglan pressed down slightly, saying no more. Once they lost their usefulness, they were discarded like worn-out shoes; there was no need to try them a second time.

"Jixiang, go back to your room."

Ji Xiang was caught in the middle between the two of them and felt awkward. She bowed slightly to Jiang Yuyue and then pushed Xie Jinglan back to the room.

Just then, Jiang Huanxi came out and witnessed this scene. Seeing Xie Jinglan's coldness towards her sister, she felt indignant.

"Sister, have the Xie family always been so strange? We came to the capital to seek medical treatment for this Third Young Master Xie, didn't we? And yet he still treats us like this?!"

"……fine."

Jiang Yuyue couldn't openly explain the ins and outs of this matter.

"He's not in good health, so he's a bit temperamental. You should be more tolerant of him."

Jiang Huanxi: "..."