122: Chapter 122 Her cousin was reborn (9)

Xiao Yanci saw Jiang Wan smiling as she watched him make a fool of himself. Forgetting his gentlemanly demeanor, he glared at her.

But this glare held absolutely no threat. Jiang Wan was not afraid of his cold face at all; she smiled again and sat down on the chair.

"My apologies. My third sister is at the age to choose a husband, so she is a bit anxious. But don't worry, she has the heart of a thief but lacks the courage; she wouldn't dare do anything to you."

Jiang Zhu had been reborn once and valued her life dearly. Regarding this young master who appeared to have a very noble status, Jiang Wan felt that she simply didn't have the guts to make a move.

Because she was afraid that afterward, these big shots would cut off her head.

Seeing Xiao Yanci still staring straight at her, Jiang Wan put away her smile and straightened her posture.

"How about this? I will stay here and keep you company. With me here, she won't have the guts to act presumptuously. Although it is said that men and women should not share a seat after the age of seven, for the sake of your purity, please just bear with it."

"My second uncle has already gone to send word. I believe that once your family receives the news, they will certainly come to pick you up, and you will be safe then."

Xiao Yanci also knew that he was very popular. Since that person was Jiang Wan's sister, Xiao Yanci knew he couldn't do anything and could only swallow his anger.

Out of consideration for Jiang Wan, he decided to let her off this time.

"Fine, then you stay here."

"Alright!"

Jiang Wan replied crisply and adjusted her sitting posture to make herself more comfortable.

Xiao Yanci couldn't sleep, and there were no books here to help him pass the time, so his gaze fell upon Jiang Wan.

Jiang Wan's figure was slender, like a young bamboo that had not yet weathered the wind and frost. Wrapped in a gray, coarse cloth tunic that had been washed until it was faded, she appeared even more petite.

Yet her skin was blindingly white; against the backdrop of the drab clothing, it appeared even more like frost and snow.

Perhaps because that skin tone was too eye-catching, his gaze lingered unconsciously.

Only then did he discover that the little girl's features were actually extremely delicate.

Her eyebrows were like distant mountains, slender yet beautifully shaped. The corners of her eyes were slightly upturned, carrying a hint of lingering childishness, while her pupils were as black and bright as ink stones soaked in water. Her nose was small and pert, her lip line was clear, and her lip color was a natural pale pink.

Such features clearly belonged to a budding beauty, only she was still young and had not yet fully matured, her radiance hidden by the coarse cloth clothes. In a few years, when her figure had developed and her brows and eyes unfolded further, she would surely be a pretty sight that one could not take their eyes off of.

Xiao Yanci also discovered that Jiang Wan was not afraid of him. When Jiang Wan spoke to him, she was actually a bit informal and even dared to watch him make a fool of himself.

If it were any other little girl with this kind of attitude toward him, he might have given her a cold shoulder.

Perhaps it was because Jiang Wan was his savior; Xiao Yanci felt that Jiang Wan had a genuine personality and didn't feel offended, so he became a bit more tolerant.

"Little girl, you saved me. I said I would give you a reward. Come, tell me, what kind of reward do you want?"

Hearing Xiao Yanci's words, Jiang Wan withdrew her gaze from outside the door and looked at Xiao Yanci.

She muttered to herself, could he be wanting her to make a choice?

"Are you serious? Anything I say is fine?"

Xiao Yanci nodded: "Of course, as long as it is within my capabilities and I can do it, I will do my best to help you."

Xiao Yanci spoke with absolute certainty, but how could Jiang Wan take it seriously? What if she asked for too much and people called her greedy?

There is a big difference between asking for something actively and having it given to you.

It was better to just accept whatever he gave. In any case, it would definitely be better than the things in her home.

At the very least, giving her a few banknotes would be fine!

As for wanting him to owe her a favor, Jiang Wan felt that was not even worth thinking about. Which noble would be willing to owe a favor to a farmer?

This time she saved his life, he gave a reward, and then they would be even.

Jiang Wan tilted her head.

"I don't know, Young Master. Whatever you give, we will just accept."

Xiao Yanci saw that Jiang Wan was unwilling to say, and seeing that no one was coming in, nor was anyone sneaking a peek at him from outside the door, he beckoned Jiang Wan to come forward.

"Little girl, come here for a moment."

Jiang Wan went forward, puzzled.

"What is it? Do you need something?"

"Come here, I won't eat you."

Seeing that he wouldn't say, Jiang Wan had no choice but to walk to his side.

The next second, Jiang Wan's eyes widened.

She saw Xiao Yanci pull a few pieces of paper from his clothes and stuff them into her hand.

One look and Jiang Wan recognized them; these were banknotes!

"This is for you. Keep it safe yourself; don't let anyone else know, not even your father and mother. Keep it for your own use later, do you understand?"

After Xiao Yanci finished speaking, seeing Jiang Wan still looking dazed, he gave her a light push.

"Are you stunned? Did I scare you?"

Was it because she had never seen so much money and was frightened?

Jiang Wan came back to her senses and, without even counting, tucked them directly into the clothes at her chest.

"Thank you, I understand. I will keep it safe."

Xiao Yanci was very satisfied to see her so sensible and not refusing.

Although this little girl was young, she understood as soon as he spoke.

This was also because Xiao Yanci felt Jiang Wan was too honest. Clearly, he had been unconscious at that time; if she were greedy, she could have taken all the money and valuables on him.

Furthermore, this little girl had even returned the jade pendant she found to him, which was very rare.

His maternal grandfather would definitely bring gifts or money to thank them once he knew he had been saved, but for this whole family, the amount that would actually fall into the little girl's hands would certainly not be much.

If he were to give it to the little girl openly, it would only bring her trouble.

Therefore, Xiao Yanci wanted to secretly slip money to her and tell her not to make a fuss about it and to keep it safe for herself.

Jiang Wan looked at her flat chest and her eyes crinkled with a smile.

Now it was great; she had money!

Money is confidence!

Once back in her room, Jiang Wan threw the five hundred taels of banknotes that Xiao Yanci had given her into her space.

There was no place safer than her space.

Five hundred taels! It could buy a house.

Since Xiao Yanci had given her such a big benefit, when the meal was ready, Jiang Wan carried the food over to Xiao Yanci.

She brought water for him to wash his hands and served the dishes, waiting on Xiao Yanci hand and foot.

Even when Jiang Zhu wanted to come over and help, she was shooed away by Jiang Wan.

Just kidding, this was her benefactor; she absolutely could not let her benefactor be unhappy.

What if he got annoyed and took back the banknotes in her hand?

No, that absolutely would not do. Jiang Wan would absolutely not allow such a thing to happen.

Xiao Yanci smiled when he saw Jiang Wan like this.

What a little money-grubber.

After accepting the money, her attitude was much more enthusiastic than before.

After Xiao Yanci's maternal grandfather's family received the news, they immediately brought people to pick up Xiao Yanci, accompanied by a doctor.

Although Xiao Yanci had just been examined by the doctor brought by Uncle Jiang, everyone was still worried.

The doctor examined him carefully and found that the poison in Xiao Yanci's body was no longer a major issue; except for one foot that he still couldn't move, the remaining skin injuries were all minor matters.

Xiao Yanci's uncle breathed a sigh of relief and wiped the cold sweat from his forehead.

It was good that he was fine. If his nephew had had an accident on his territory, he wouldn't have the face to see his sister.

Xiao Yanci's uncle thanked the Jiang Family, left behind a pile of gifts and a reward, and then took Xiao Yanci back.

Having received so many things, the Jiang Family was extremely happy, and the people in the village were green with envy.

However, this was a reward from the Magistrate's family. Even if they were envious and greedy, they dared not harbor any thoughts about these things.

The Magistrate! Their local official; if things went wrong, it could mean losing their heads.