The place for flying kites was a relatively flat area, with lush green grass stretching as far as the eye could see, dotted with a few sparse peach trees.
By the time Xie Jiang and her group arrived, many kites were already airborne.
The grassy field was mostly filled with energetic children and lively young men and women.
Upon seeing Shen Qinghuai and the Xu sisters, a group of girls swarmed over, chattering excitedly.
Given the status of the Duke of Wei's mansion, the Xu sisters were always the center of attention wherever they went.
Xu Hengyi also gained a group of companions here.
Xie Jiang leaned lazily against a peach tree.
Xu Hengyan sat quietly by her side.
Today, his grandmother had assigned him two tasks at Xihua Mountain.
The overt mission was to ensure Xie Jiang had a good time.
The covert mission... involved the group of girls surrounding Xu Fangling.
When faced with two evils, one chose the lesser.
He would rather continue to be pestered by Xie Jiang.
"It's not easy for these young ladies to get a glimpse of you; they even have to rack their brains to strike up conversations with your sisters, all to keep them happy."
Xu Hengyan glanced at the person beside him, "How do you know they're all looking at me? Isn't it more reasonable to be curious about you?"
Beside her, he was merely a green leaf.
Moreover, after so many years, they must be tired of looking at him.
Xie Jiang sighed inwardly.
This man was completely unaware of his own charm.
A man who disciplined himself so strictly only made one want to become a beast.
Especially since he was impeccable in every aspect.
She couldn't imagine a day when she would be tired of looking at him.
His hands alone could entertain her for years.
Xie Jiang looked at the carefree girls laughing and chatting.
If the Duke of Dingguo's mansion hadn't met with disaster, and if she were still the second young lady of the Song family, she would probably be one of them.
Scheming to befriend Xu Fanglan and the others, just for a chance to steal more glances at the Young Master Xu.
However, the people approaching her would only be more numerous, because her brother was even more outstanding.
Xie Jiang looked at him and smiled, "Yan Yan is the most handsome."
Fortunately, he only called him that in private.
Xu Hengyan took a deep breath, looked at the young men and women who had started running around the field, and handed her the tiger kite.
"You should go play too."
"I will if you hold it for me," Xie Jiang said, acting a little proud.
Since he had already decided to let her continue her antics, Xu Hengyan naturally didn't refuse. He didn't care about his reputation, as he had never deliberately cultivated one.
It was all other people's opinions, and they didn't matter.
At the very least, by entertaining Xie Jiang well, he had successfully completed his overt mission.
He would have an account to give his grandmother when he returned.
He had spent the entire day doing his best to entertain her, leaving him no extra energy to look at the girls.
Young Master Xie held the string and ran ahead.
Young Master Xu held the kite and ran behind.
Was there a more beautiful scene on Xihua Mountain today than this?
Those who were running couldn't help but twist their necks to look at Xie Jiang and Xu Hengyan.
Then, several people collided with each other, tumbling in a heap. A comedy, as it were, naturally unfolded.
Some kite strings also became entangled, and then the kites fell to the ground together.
The already joyous green field became even more lively.
Many people playing in the surroundings were also attracted by the cheers, shouts, and laughter.
Xie Jiang didn't notice a small mound underfoot and tripped, falling to the ground and being stunned for a moment, forgetting to get up.
Xu Hengyan couldn't help but laugh.
"You're laughing at me!"
Xie Jiang looked back at him in disbelief.
Seeing her eyes, Xu Hengyan immediately fell silent. He was utterly wicked; how could he laugh at her?
Xu Hengyan, while rescuing the kite that was about to fall, grabbed her arm and pulled her up.
After the little tiger was flying high again, Xu Hengyan handed the kite string back to her.
Xie Jiang played for a while, and when she turned to look for Xu Hengyan, she found that he had been lured away.
The other party was also a young man, talking to Xu Hengyan as they walked towards a less crowded area.
Xie Jiang immediately lost interest and casually handed the kite string in her hand to the person next to her.
The little girl was so surprised she was stunned.
She never expected to have such good fortune!
Young Master Xie had given her the kite!
Young Master Xie's kite!
She really hadn't approached intentionally, nor had she expected Young Master Xie to come this way, she just...
In short, Young Master Xie, the beast, had handed the kite to her!
If it weren't for the teachings of her wet nurse since childhood, to be reserved, to be reserved...
The little girl would have been so happy she would have screamed!
Seeing Young Master Xie up close made him even more handsome! How could anyone be so good-looking! Young Master Xie had even held her hand!
She could already see many girls casting envious and jealous glances her way.
The little girl threw her butterfly kite to the maidservant beside her and happily ran off, pulling the majestic little tiger.
The little tiger was already firmly perched in the sky, and it didn't actually need her to run, but the little girl was simply too happy to stop.
The little maidservant, pulling the butterfly kite, couldn't help but smile with pride, then quickly covered her mouth.
Everyone else was envious, and she was smiling; wasn't that going too far?
Xie Jiang found a peach tree at the edge of the field and sat down, with a cluster of unknown small purple wildflowers blooming at her feet.
Suddenly, a commotion erupted, followed by a shriek from the previous moment.
Xie Jiang looked up.
She saw a group of people running towards the easternmost edge.
The terrain there was slightly higher, and the other side was very low, suggesting someone had fallen.
Xie Jiang stretched lazily, a peach petal drifted down, and she blew on it gently.
"Xie Jiang! Xie Jiang—"
Xu Hengyi ran over from a distance, panting, "Quick, go help see, the Ruan family's little girl's leg, it looks like it's broken..."
Xie Jiang: "Not interested."
Xu Hengyi knew her rotten disposition, "You still have the nerve to say you're not interested! You caused this, is it acceptable for you not to go and see?!"
Xie Jiang became a little interested, "What did I cause?"
"Didn't you give the little tiger to that little girl! That silly girl was so happy she lost her bearings! Then she wasn't paying attention and fell down!" httpδ:/m.kuAisugg.nět
"..."
Xie Jiang was a little confused, and after a moment, she realized that her little tiger, she had casually handed it to someone...
And that caused an accident?
"Remember now! Look at the mess you've made!"
The innocent young ladies were blinded by Xie Jiang's appearance, completely unaware of how dark-hearted and ruthless this person was!
Xu Hengyi reached out to pull her, "Hurry up and go see, the little girl has fainted from the pain."
To prevent various emergencies, there were doctors on Xihua Mountain, but it would take a while for the doctors to arrive. Since Xie Jiang was nearby and her medical skills were good, she was naturally the first choice.
Xie Jiang was dragged over by Xu Hengyi.
"Make way, make way, the doctor is here—"
Ruan Zijie and a few close friends helped to clear the onlookers.
What was it like to be surrounded by people looking at the little girl!
When he turned around and saw Xie Jiang being dragged over by Xu Hengyi.
Ruan Zijie froze instantly.
All the people around, all the sounds, instantly faded away.
He felt as if he were burning in a fire.