Chapter 100 - Chapter 100: Midnight Vandalism
Chapter 100: Midnight Vandalism
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
“Elder brother, don’t say anything more. I’ve made up my mind. I’m not going back.”
Jiang Sijin cut off Jiang Changbai mid-sentence, leaving him silent. He turned his gaze to Jiang Peihuan.” Huan Er, you know it’s forbidden to enter the camp without permission. You should go back with Deputy General Liu.”
“I understand, elder brother,” Jiang Peihuan replied.
After this, she looked at Jiang Sijin, reached out, and gently pat her head. A smile on her face, she spoke, “Your eldest sister has faith in you. I’ll be waiting for your good news.”
Jiang Sijin’s eyes sparkled with joy at these words. She embraced Jiang Peihuan gently and reassured, “Don’t worry, Eldest Sister.”
Then, Jiang Peihuan turned to Xiao Nanye and Xiao JunMo. “Your Highnesses, let’s leave now.”
“Mmm,” Xiao Nanye nodded, climbing onto his horse, Zhui Yun.
Everyone departed, leaving the once lively entrance of the camp deserted, except for Jiang Changbai and Jiang Sijin. It was only after Jiang Peihuan’s figure disappeared in the distance that Jiang Changbai turned to Jiang Sijin, “Let’s go in.”
Since horses weren’t allowed inside the camp, Jiang Sijin led her horse and followed Jiang Changbai. Upon entering, someone took her horse to the stables.
As soon as she entered, someone took her horse to the stable.
Jiang Changbai guided Jiang Sijin to the entrance of a large tent, indicating the tent beside him. “From now on, this is where you’ll stay.”
“I understand.”
Hearing Jiang Changbai, Jiang Sijin started to walk in, only to be halted by him. “Sijin, remember this. From the moment you step into this military camp, you’re no longer the third Miss of the Jiang family, but an ordinary soldier.” Silently acknowledging his words, Jiang Sijin pushed open the tent flap.
Most of the people inside the tent were already asleep, but a few woke at the sound. “Are you new here?” asked a woman with delicate features and indifferent eyes, sleeping near the entrance.
The person sleeping by the door took the initiative to speak. The woman had delicate features, but the expression in her eyes was very indifferent.
Jiang Sijin nodded, replying in a soft voice, “Yes, I’m new.”
“Sleep across from me. Keep your voice down and don’t disturb others,” the woman instructed before laying down again.
After saying this, the woman lay down.
Under the dim moonlight, Jiang Sijin scanned the tent. It was spacious with two large bunks, each accommodating about ten people. The woman had pointed to a spot near the entrance, where anyone opening the curtain would cause wind to brush her face.
Silent for a moment, Jiang Sijin climbed onto the bunk. Lying there, she felt a strange sensation, but she gritted her teeth, thinking about how Jiang Peihuan had endured the same.
Meanwhile, Jiang Peihuan had already reached the city.
“Miss, why has the third miss suddenly gone to the military camp? Was it the great general’s orders?”
It was late at night, yet many places in the city were still brightly lit. Watching the lively crowd, Xiao Junmo turned towards Jiang Peihuan to voice his query. Upon hearing this, Jiang Peihuan shook her head. “My parents didn’t wish for Sijin to go to the military camp. It was her own decision.”
“She went on her own?”
Seeing Jiang Peihuan confirm this with a nod, a hint of surprise flitted through Xiao Junmo’s eyes.
Jiang Peihuan, without further comment, shifted her gaze towards the man beside her. “Your Highness, do you have any business to attend to tonight?” “The palace refurbishment require a considerable amount of wood. My imperial brother asked me to survey the outskirts of the city to find suitable timber.” “You’re practically robbing us! We’re going to report this to the officials!”
Just as Jiang Peihuan was about to speak, she heard a commotion from afar.
At first, she didn’t pay it much heed, but the shop involved was under the name of Liu Xiu. After some thought, she looked at the man beside her, saying, “That’s my third aunt’s shop. 1 should check it out.”
With that, Jiang Peihuan nudged her horse forward.
Watching her receding figure, Xiao Nanye promptly patted Zhui Yun’s head. Seeing this, Xiao JunMo quickly followed suit.
They reached a paint shop. A mess of spilled paint covered the floor, while the shop assistant and the manager stood firm at the entrance, barring anyone from leaving.
The individuals inside the shop had a mocking look in their eyes. “You’ve got nerve. This paint is for the palace renovation. It’s an honor to have your paint requisitioned.”
“If you don’t step aside, don’t blame us for being uncivil.”
“And what does ‘uncivil’ mean to you?”
Jiang Peihuan reined in her horse, Lie Feng, dismounted, and walked into the shop.
“Eldest Miss?”
The shopkeeper, who often went to the Elegant Garden to deliver ledgers, recognized Jiang Peihuan. Upon seeing her, a trace of surprise crossed his face.
Jiang Peihuan acknowledged the shopkeeper with a nod before turning her attention to the group of men.
The men recognized Jiang Peihuan too, yet showed no signs of panic. Instead, they coldly addressed Jiang Peihuan, “Miss Jiang, we are simply carrying out orders. It’d be best if you didn’t meddle, lest you invite trouble.”
“Whose orders are you following?”
“Y-your Highness King Cheng?”
Upon seeing Xiao Nanye emerging from behind Jiang Peihuan, the men immediately knelt in respect.
Xiao Nanye didn’t look at the men. Instead, his gaze fell on the spilled paint on the ground. The strong smell made him look at Jiang Peihuan, quietly saying, “You shouldn’t stand here too long. This smell isn’t good for your health.”
As he spoke, he reached out and guided Jiang Peihuan towards the door.
Seeing the people inside still frozen on their knees, the man’s voice turned icy, “Well, do I need to personally invite you out?”
“We wouldn’t dare,” they stammered, clambering out and collapsing to their knees at the entrance.
“Imperial Uncle, this servant seems to be from the Lin Mansion.” Xiao Junmo pointed out as he walked over, noticing the leader among the men.
Stepping forward, Xiao Junmo whispered, “Yes, Lin Ruhai.”
Since Lin Mengyao had saved Xiao Junmo at the Eldest Princess’s banquet, he had paid a visit to Lin Manor to express his gratitude, “I’ve seen him at Lin Ruhai’s side.”
“So, did General Lin send you today to vandalize my third aunt’s shop?” Upon hearing the exchange between Xiao Junmo and Xiao Nanye, Jiang Peihuan’s eyes flashed. She then cast a cold look at the men kneeling on the ground.
“Miss, you’re accusing us wrongly,” one of them started defensively. “We knew that the paint in the Third Lady’s shop was of top quality. We came especially to buy it, but the shopkeeper threw us out. We…we just lost our temper.” “That’s rubbish!” the shopkeeper interrupted, his eyes blazing with anger. He turned to Jiang Peihuan, hastily speaking, “Miss, don’t listen to his nonsense. They’re clearly here to cause trouble..”