Inviting the Moon to the Farmhouse

Chapter 188 Wang Xiang Delivers a Message

Wang Xiang, guided by the moonlight, groped her way quickly through the woods.

He had been traveling for nearly an hour since leaving the town.

He looked out into the distance, panting, and a thatched courtyard came into view. He knew he was almost there.

Jiang Di poured a cup of tea and handed it to Wang Xiang, who had rushed over. "Have some water."

Wang Xiang took the cup, drank it all in one gulp, and handed it back, saying, "One more cup."

Jiang Di poured a full cup of tea. "Drink slowly."

“Miss Dai is getting married in October,” Wang Xiang said, putting down her cup.

At this moment, Dai You lifted the curtain, came out from the inner room, and stood in front of Wang Xiang.

Wang Xiang stood up and greeted Dai You, "Brother Dai, your sister is getting married. I advised her to ask her parents and elders first, but she refused and insisted on staying to get married."

Dai You's expression was very complicated, and Wang Xiang couldn't understand it either.

“She told me today, so I rushed over to tell you. Do you want to go and persuade her? Getting married is a big deal, and you can’t make decisions on your own,” Wang Xiang said to Dai You.

Dai You remained silent, but Jiang Di sighed and said, "I really don't understand what she likes about that guy. Now she's even disregarding the rules. Won't people gossip about this?"

Dai You looked at Wang Xiang, "Did she... ask you about me?"

“I did inquire, but I didn’t dare tell her the truth. I told her I had no news,” Wang Xiang said.

"And what was her reaction?" Dai You asked.

Wang Xiang seemed to understand Dai You's meaning. "She... of course she's sad. She must be worried because she couldn't find you. But you've been angry for so long, no matter what she did, you should forgive her. Do you want to go back and see her?"

Dai You did not answer and lowered his head.

Wang Xiang turned to Jiang Di and said, "No matter what, as long as Miss Dai is happy, that's all that matters. Don't worry about it. Once things have calmed down, go and settle down in Guangzhou."

"Settle down? How could I possibly settle down?" Jiang Di pursed her lips.

"Tsk," Wang Xiang said, feigning anger as she looked at Jiang Di. "Don't think I don't know what you're thinking. You almost died too. How many brothers risked their lives for you to be where you are today? Why don't you live a good life? If something happens to you, how will your mother survive?"

Just then, Jiang's voice came from inside the house, "Who's here?"

“It’s alright, Mother, you go to sleep. I’m talking to Brother Dai,” Jiang Di called out to another room, then gestured for Wang Xiang to be quiet.

Wang Xiang nodded as if she understood.

Dai You hadn't said a word since earlier, and now he walked into the inner room with his head down.

Jiang Di could tell that Dai You wasn't in a good state, and she understood, so she didn't disturb him.

Wang Xiang glanced at Jiang Di and said irritably, "See? Your mother is getting old and needs you. You can't cause any trouble."

“I didn’t,” Jiang Di said.

Wang Xiang glanced at the inner room and whispered to Jiang Di, "Miss Dai doesn't know that Dai You lives here. I didn't tell her. She didn't look too good today, so I didn't dare to tell Dai You just now."

“She must be very worried about Dai You. Why don’t you tell her? That way she won’t worry,” Jiang Di suggested.

“No, if he could tell, Dai You would have done so himself. Why would I need to hide it?” Wang Xiangxiang thought for a moment. “Oh, right, I remembered something today. You said that someone tipped you off the day you were arrested?”

"Yes, why are you suddenly asking about this?" Jiang Di asked, puzzled.

"Do you know who sent you the letter?" Wang Xiang asked.

"I don't know. The writing was done with my left hand, so the handwriting is not visible," Jiang Di said. "If I hadn't gone back to find my mother and been ambushed, I probably would have been able to escape."

Wang Xiang thought for a moment, "I've been thinking that there aren't many people who know this news to begin with, and if they can also write, then there are even fewer people."

Jiang Di suddenly realized, "That's right, how come I didn't think of that? And this person is very familiar with me, he was able to find me so quickly."

“There are even fewer people who know your whereabouts so well. Who do you think it could be?” Wang Xiang asked.

The two looked at each other for a long time, then said the same name in unison, "Xia Yao?!"

Jiang Di shook her head vigorously, "Impossible, impossible, he would never help me! He's the one who most wants me to disappear."

“But I can’t think of anyone else,” Wang Xiang said.

"Then... he can't help me either, absolutely not?!" Jiang Di still didn't want to believe it, but reality seemed irresistible.

Wang Xiang sighed, "Perhaps Chief Zhao handed you over under pressure. I remember you said that when you escaped, someone was following you?"

“There were people, but they were quickly shaken off and stopped following,” Jiang Di said, as if she had just realized something. “You mean?”

Wang Xiang ignored Jiang Di, stood up, and said, "You should go to sleep early. I'm going back."

Wang Xiang stood up and walked outside.

When Xia Lanyue woke up, she opened her eyes and looked to her side, but Xia Yao was nowhere to be seen.

Xia Yao has been very busy lately, sometimes coming home very late at night and leaving home very early in the morning.

Xia Lanyue threw off the covers and got up to tidy up.

During the day, she would buy things for the wedding, and when she had free time, she would browse the shops and chat with Ah Bei, but she would always rush home before evening to prepare dinner.

Today, she felt extremely tired after only a short time of shopping.

She looked up at the weather. It was midday in September, and although the heat hadn't subsided, it wasn't enough to make her feel dizzy.

Moreover, she hasn't had her period for over a month.

An idea popped into her head, and to find the answer, she went into the pharmacy.

The doctor took her pulse and then whispered to her, "Young lady, you're pregnant, two months along."

Sure enough, she guessed right; she was pregnant with Xia Yao's child!

The sight of a tiny life growing inside her felt both magical and somewhat bewildering to her.

"I'll prescribe some medicine to help with pregnancy, young lady. Take it home and brew it," said Doctor Zhang, standing up to write the prescription at the counter.

Xia Lanyue remained seated, stroking her belly, a feeling of happiness welling up inside her.

If Xia Yao knew about this child, he would be very happy. He had always wanted a child, and now his wish could come true. As Xia Lanyue thought this, a smile unconsciously crept onto her lips.

"Young lady, take this medicine, two doses a day," Doctor Zhang handed the medicine packet to Xia Lanyue. "Has your brother returned?"

Xia Lanyue was taken aback. "No, he will definitely come to see you when he comes back."

"Oh dear, I really miss that child," Zhang Langzhong said with a smile, reminding her, "Young lady, you should get married soon, or your pregnancy will show."

"I understand, thank you, Dr. Zhang," Xia Lanyue said with an awkward smile.