Chapter 228 Can I Go Together?
Ah Ruan smiled sweetly, without any airs at all, and Ye Jiayao couldn't help but feel fond of him.

Xiao Jing went on to introduce: "This is the shopkeeper of Tianshangju, the attendant of the imperial kitchen, the second young lady of Jing'an Marquis's Mansion. Of course, she is also the goddaughter of our Helian Wangfu's ancestor. You can call her Ye Jinxuan, or you can call her the second young lady, or you can call her Yaoyao."

Ye Jiayao couldn't help laughing. After listening to Xiaojing's introduction, she realized that her identity was so complicated. It was amazing that he described it in such detail.

Ah Ruan tilted her head and asked, "Are you older than Prince Jing? Or I can call you Sister Yaoyao!"

The women in South Vietnam are very straightforward. If they like someone, they will get close to him. If they are determined to do it, they will do it. This woman named Yaoyao is a good cook. She is beautiful and graceful, with a frank look. She has no intention of pandering or currying favor, nor does she obey because she is a princess. She likes such people. Moreover, Yaoyao has a close relationship with the Helian Palace. Well, if she marries Prince Jing in the future, she should call him sister. So just call her that now.

Ye Jiayao and Helian Jing were both slightly stunned. This was too intimate a term!

"Sister Yaoyao, you sit down too. Sister Yaoyao, how come you are so amazing that you can make so many delicious dishes? Also, have you been to South Vietnam? Why do the dishes you make taste the same as those in South Vietnam? No, they are even more delicious..."

A Ruan pulled Ye Jiayao to sit next to her and asked her a lot of questions in a row.

Ye Jiayao couldn't make up some nonsense this time, saying that she had traveled to South Vietnam. She smiled and said, "I happened to have the honor of discussing your dishes with the chef from South Vietnam. Well, I also like your local snacks."

"Really? Really? We have a lot of delicious food over there, like cross-bridge rice noodles, bait cakes, and flower cakes..."

"I like flower cakes, too. I think they should be delicious. I happen to have planted a few acres of flowers. When the roses bloom, I will try to make some. I just don't know if the princess will still be in Jinling by then. Otherwise, we can learn from each other."

"I should stay for a long time..." Ah Ruan smiled and glanced at Xiao Jing with her big eyes flickering, revealing a hint of shyness.

This hint was too obvious. Ye Jiayao also glanced at Xiao Jing. Xiao Jing seemed to notice nothing. He frowned and complained, "You two are chatting happily and treating me like air."

Ye Jiayao said with a smile: "Who treated you like air? I haven't said anything to you yet. You didn't inform me earlier that you brought the princess here. If I hadn't guessed it myself, wouldn't I have disappointed the princess today?"

Xiao Jing said: "You are so smart, is there anything you can't guess?"

A Ruan said, "Sister Yaoyao, don't call me princess anymore. Just call me A Ruan. That's what my family members call me."

As he was talking, Jiang Yue came over personally with cakes and pastries in a large food box, laying out the cakes one by one.

Ah Ruan was overwhelmed and excitedly said, "Wow, these things look delicious, so good."

Xiao Jing strongly recommends the cream fruit cake: "Try this, you can't get it anywhere else, it's the only one here."

Ah Ruan couldn't stop eating, but her stomach was already full, so she complained, "Little Prince Jing, why didn't you tell me earlier that there were so many cakes? I love cakes the most, I would have saved some for myself."

Xiao Jing was speechless. It was the first time he saw a princess who ate so much. Her small body could actually eat so much.

Ye Jiayao smiled and said, "Aruan, you can take it back and eat it. After you finish eating, just ask someone to come to Tianshangju to get it. I don't have any other good things here, but I will definitely give you enough to eat."

Before leaving, A Ruan held Ye Jiayao's hand and said, "I'm so happy to meet Sister Yaoyao today. I will come to play with Sister Yaoyao again."

Ye Jiayao thought she was just talking, but she didn't expect A Ruan to really come to report every day. Sometimes Xiao Jing would accompany her, and sometimes she would come by herself and really stick to Ye Jiayao.

After half a month of intermittent negotiations, Xia Chunyu finally signed an agreement, one of which was to open border trade, and that town was where Zhao Qixuan and his friends were going. Zhao Qixuan and Su Su were going to be rich this time.

"Ah...this negotiation is more tiring than fighting a war." Xia Chunyu rested one hand on the side of his head, leaning comfortably on the couch, and let out a sigh after being relieved of a heavy responsibility.

Ye Jiayao handed over a cup of honey grapefruit tea: "Drink some of this to moisten your throat."

Xia Chunyu patted the seat beside him and said, "Sit down."

Ye Jiayao sat down next to him, and his hands immediately climbed up her slender waist. With a little force, Ye Jiayao fell into his arms.

"No, be careful not to be seen." Ye Jiayao shyly tried to push him away, but she couldn't.

"If you see it, then you see it." Xia Chunyu didn't care if anyone saw it or not. Even if they saw it, they wouldn't dare to say anything. He held the back of her head with one hand and kissed her.

Ye Jiayao's face turned red and her breathing became disordered after being kissed by him, but she couldn't break free, so she had to let him do it.

After a long time, Xia Chunyu finally let go of her with satisfaction, letting her lie on him and stroking her silky hair.

"I finally have time to spend with you." Xia Chunyu said softly.

"Then are the envoys from Nanyue going back? Where is Princess Aruan?" Ye Jiayao asked. "Princess Aruan? She should stay!" Xia Chunyu said thoughtfully, "This time the King of Nanyue sent Princess Aruan here with the intention of forming a marriage alliance. The Emperor also sent Xiaojing to accompany her all day, probably to bring Xiaojing along."

"Well, I think they are quite suitable. Ah Ruan is simple-minded, lively and cute." Ye Jiayao said. From her observation, Ah Ruan was very interested in Xiao Jing. She often asked her about Xiao Jing's preferences and Princess Yi De's preferences in private. Anyway, she always talked about Xiao Jing. As for Xiao Jing, she didn't seem to dislike Ah Ruan.

"By the way, Princess Aruan said that she wants to go to Qianmaping tomorrow and invited me to go with her. Chunyu, you have a day off tomorrow, would you like to go with us?"

Xia Chunyu asked quietly: "Do you want to go?"

Ye Jiayao curled her lips and said resentfully, "I haven't been out to play this year. Spring is a good time for an outing."

Xia Chunyu smiled and said, "Then let's go together. However, who proposed Qianmaping?"

Seeing that he agreed, Ye Jiayao jumped up in joy and said happily, "It was A-Ruan. I don't know where she heard it from."

Xia Chunyu was silent for a moment: "Qianmaping is too far, and the road is not easy to walk on. Why don't we go to Puji Temple instead! I haven't seen Master Jiren for a while."

"Sister, are you guys going out to play tomorrow?" Jin Yao walked in at some point.

Ye Jiayao quickly sat down, her face still blushing. She couldn't help but complain why Jin Yao came in without saying a word. It was so embarrassing.

Xia Chunyu also sat up slowly, coughed twice and said, "Yes, I've been busy for a few months, and finally have a few days of free time. Let me take your sister out for a walk."

Jin Yao came over excitedly and took Ye Jiayao's arm: "Sister, can I go? I have been in Jinling for more than half a month, and I haven't been to Qinhuai River yet!"

Ye Jiayao was a little helpless. They hadn't been out for fun for several months. What was the point of bringing a light bulb? Wouldn't that spoil the fun?
Xia Chunyu and Ye Jiayao had the same idea, but since his sister-in-law had asked him this, it would be unreasonable not to agree, so he had to say, "Then let's go together!"

"Really? Brother-in-law is so nice." Jin Yao was extremely happy, and the innocence and cuteness of a little girl were fully revealed.

Xia Chunyu smiled and said, "Go and rest early. Get up early tomorrow."

"Well, I'm going to rest now. Sister and brother-in-law, you are so nice." Jin Yao smiled sweetly and left.

Ye Jiayao called Qiao Xi in with a stern face.

"What's going on? Miss San came in without even announcing her arrival."

Qiao Xi said softly, "I'll remember this next time."

Ye Jiayao's good mood was completely ruined. It was not that she didn't want to take Jin Yao out to play, but she really didn't like Jin Yao coming in so quietly and eavesdropping on her conversation with Chunyu. Fortunately, she didn't say anything today. If she had said something that shouldn't be heard, wouldn't it be terrible?
Usually she is the only one here, so Jin Yao can come in whenever she wants, but this is absolutely not allowed when Chunyu is here.

After Qiao Xi left, Ye Jiayao sat on the edge of the bed and sulked. Xia Chunyu came over to comfort her: "Forget it, Jinyao is still young and close to you, so she won't be too fussy."

Ye Jiayao raised her eyes and stared at him: "Do you think Jinyao is small?"

Xia Chunyu sneered: "Isn't he just a half-grown child?"

Ye Jiayao sneered, "You are just a half-grown child. You will be a 15-year-old girl next year!"

Xia Chunyu was stunned for a moment, then he understood what Ye Jiayao meant. He could understand Yaoyao's feelings. Once bitten by a snake, one will be afraid of ropes for ten years, but he couldn't doubt others because of that.

He held her in his arms and chuckled, "Even if you can't trust others, you should trust me. I'm not someone like Wei Liujiang who is easily tempted by other people."

Ye Jiayao sighed silently, leaned in his arms for a long time, and said in a low but determined voice: "If you change your mind one day, I will leave and never come back."

She is willing to stay here, work hard, and endure the annoyance of some people all because she likes him, and he also likes her, so she is willing and has no regrets. However, if love deteriorates, she will never compromise. She can allow the existence of villains in her life, but her love will not allow third parties to interfere.

This is her bottom line.

Xia Chunyu's heart suddenly sank. This was the first time she had said such decisive words to him after their marriage. It actually made him panic. He tightened his arms and said with a smile, "Silly boy, how could I change my mind? My heart has long been filled with you. There is no room for anyone else."

Ye Jiayao was silent. Love also has a shelf life. After the shelf life, the passion gradually fades, and perhaps the ideas will change. No matter how much you pledge your love, it cannot resist the changes in people's hearts.

"I've already told you that if there are any misunderstandings between us in the future, we must communicate in time and say whatever we want to say. Don't just keep guessing." Xia Chunyu said solemnly. Women are always more delicate, unlike men, who are rough and careless. This is his way of taking precautions!

(End of this chapter)