Chapter 6  

Today, His Highness King Cheng came to propose marriage to Jiang Peihuan!

After a brief silence, the front hall of the Jiang household erupted in disbelief.

How could the noble King Cheng possibly be interested in Jiang Peihuan?

This was absolutely impossible!

Even Jiang Peihuan was visibly surprised.

Jiang Ruyun, unable to swallow her humiliation, blurted out, “Your Highness, just a few days ago, my elder sister fell into the water and was seen being rescued by a man.”

More importantly, she had thought that marrying into the Huainan Mansion would finally allow her to surpass her elder sister.

But now, the unexpected appearance of Xiao Nanye had completely disrupted her plans.

“Be quiet!”

The old madam quickly stopped her and prepared to apologize to Xiao Nanye, but he waved his hand dismissively.

“Has anyone said that I was the one who saved Miss Jiang?”

So, the person who saved Jiang Peihuan, causing damage to her reputation, was Xiao Nanye!

Originally, because of this incident, Jiang Peihuan had endured countless sneers and ridicule. Zhao Fuqing even used it as a reason to break off their marriage.

Now, far from being mocked, the women in town were likely envious of her.

This time, even Jiang Peihuan herself was dumbfounded. Xiao Nanye had not only shown up to propose marriage, but he also voluntarily mentioned saving her from drowning.

What was his true intention?

“Pei Huan, is this true?” the old madam asked.

Jiang Peihuan pursed her lips, secretly not wanting any connection with Xiao Nanye.

“Grandmother, I was unconscious when I fell into the water that day. I only remember being saved by someone. As for the person who saved me, I can’t recall.”

As soon as Jiang Peihuan finished speaking, Xiao Nanye followed up.

“It doesn’t matter if Miss Jiang doesn’t remember. There were at least seven or eight guards with me that day who can testify.”

Jiang Peihuan was at a loss for words.

Seeing that she couldn’t avoid the truth, Jiang Peihuan stood up and bowed respectfully to Xiao Nanye.

“I didn’t know about this earlier, but now that I’m aware, I am grateful for Your Highness saving my life.”

“Although Your Highness saved me that day, our relationship has always been purely innocent.”

Jiang Peihuan gathered her composure and spoke confidently.

“As for the marriage proposal, I must decline.”

Jiang Peihuan had just rejected His Highness King Cheng!

Instantly, everyone gasped in shock.

Who was Xiao Nanye? Did Jiang Peihuan have a death wish?

Surprisingly, Xiao Nanye wasn’t angry at being rejected.

“Miss Jiang, please reconsider carefully whether or not you wish to marry me.”

For Jiang Peihuan, the decision to marry King Cheng was not a problem.

But just as she was about to refuse again, the old madam suddenly coughed.

“Ahem…ahem…”

The wise old madam understood that offending King Cheng could result in dire consequences for the entire Jiang family.

Even if Jiang Peihuan didn’t wish to marry him, she couldn’t openly reject Xiao Nanye in front of so many people, as it would embarrass King Chen.

“Miss Jiang is happy to have caught your attention, Your Highness,” Old madam said with a smile, and continued.

“Miss Jiang is honored by your attention, Your Highness,” Old Madam said with a smile, then continued, “However, according to our customs, marriage is arranged by the parents and matchmakers. General Jiang is currently away, so perhaps we can discuss this matter after his return?”

Xiao Nanye pondered for a moment and nodded.

“Very well then, I admit my haste. I shall return and propose on another day.”

After saying that, Xiao Nanye stood up and glanced at Jiang Peihuan before leaving.

“Please accept this gift of a hundred thousand gold taels as a token of our meeting.”

With that, he entered his carriage and left.

Once Xiao Nanye had gone, everyone in the front hall looked at Jiang Peihuan with different eyes.

She had managed to capture the heart of King Cheng!

Jiang Ruyun was seething with anger, almost tearing her handkerchief to shreds. Why did all the good fortune always fall upon Jiang Peihuan?

Zhao Fuqing’s face turned even uglier.

Only now did he understand that it wasn’t that he didn’t want Jiang Peihuan, but that she didn’t want him!

Jiang Sijin, on the other hand, smiled happily. “This King Cheng has quite the discerning taste.”

This was a matter of great importance, and Old Madam felt it was necessary to have a serious talk with Jiang Peihuan. She was about to speak up when everything came to an end.

Suddenly, Jiang Peihuan ran outside.

“Elder Sister, where are you going?”

Jiang Sijin called, but she didn’t stop Jiang Peihuan.

“Where else could she go? She claimed she wasn’t interested, but now she’s probably having second thoughts,” Zhou Rongfang said.

In fact, Jiang Peihuan was indeed chasing after Xiao Nanye’s carriage.

But it wasn’t regret that drove her; rather, she had some questions she felt needed to be asked.

After leaving the Jiang mansion, there was no trace of the carriage to be found.

Jiang Peihuan continued to search along the tracks left by the carriage’s wheels. Suddenly, when she passed through a rarely traversed alley, she heard a familiar voice.

“What, you don’t want to marry me, but you can’t bear to see me leave?”

Xiao Nanye’s voice surprised Jiang Peihuan. She looked toward the alley and saw his carriage parked there, but the coachman was nowhere to be seen.

It seemed less like she had found him and more like he had been waiting for her.

So, he knew she would chase after him.

Jiang Peihuan took a deep breath and slowly walked to the side of the carriage.

“I have something I don’t understand, so I came to ask Your Highness.”

“I will tell you everything I know,” Xiao Nanye said.

“That day, Your Highness saved me when I fell into the water. Although your guards witnessed it, who would dare to say anything if you didn’t want them to?” Jiang Peihuan spoke slowly.

Discussing the king in private was a capital crime, especially if the king was Xiao Nanye.

Moreover, wasn’t that how it was in her past life?

“So, you thought I wouldn’t come,” Xiao Nanye asked.

“Or even propose to you?”

“Yes,” Jiang Peihuan replied.

A moment later, laughter echoed from inside the carriage.

Soon, the laughter subsided, replaced by a serious tone.

“How can you be so sure?”

“I…”

Jiang Peihuan was reborn, which was why she knew, but she couldn’t tell him that.

She pondered for a moment and was about to ask again, but unexpectedly, Xiao Nanye answered the question in her heart.

“Because you and I are of the same kind.”

The same kind?

Jiang Peihuan slightly furrowed her brow, unsure of what Xiao Nanye meant.

Just as she was about to speak, Xiao Nanye interjected.

“Do you remember what you said to me when I saved you that day?”

Jiang Peihuan had been unconscious that day. How could she remember what she had said?

Could it be that what she said to Xiao Nanye in this life changed everything?

“I don’t remember what I said that day. Please enlighten me, Your Highness!” she requested.

However, this time, it seemed that Xiao Nanye was determined to keep her guessing.

“You’ll find out later what you said.”

“Your Highness, King Cheng…”

She wanted to inquire further, but suddenly, a sharp sound cut through the wind.

“Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!”

Jiang Peihuan raised her head and saw long arrows flying towards them.

This was bad, an assassin was attacking!