Allure of a Country Maiden-Chapter 402 - 400

This move was truly unexpected.

Shangguan Xuanhao glanced at Di Shaowei, and was frightened by his invisible gaze, which seemed capable of slicing someone in half. He quickly withdrew the hand that was resting on Ming Jingya’s waist.

As Xiao’er the little girl rightfully stated, someone seemed to be unknowingly moved by the dawning of spring emotions.

A jealous man can be deadly sour!

"Apologies, I’ve overstepped," Shangguan Xuanhao hastily told Ming Jingya, after retracting his hand.

"It is I who should thank you, Your Highness, for your assistance," Ming Jingya murmured, her face flushing. freewebnøvel.coɱ

She somewhat regretted agreeing to climb Yueyun Mountain. She hadn’t expected the path to be so hard to navigate.

If situations like the one just now happened again, she wouldn’t know where to hide her embarrassment.

Di Shaowei’s mood was in the dumps!

He couldn’t understand why people irritate him no matter how they look!

The vexed Di Shaowei really wanted to bypass the two in front of him, out of sight, out of mind.

However, he was worried that if Ming Jingya slipped without anyone behind her, she might tumble down the slope.

It was intolerably uncomfortable!

As Shangguan Xuanhao ascended, he kept turning back to remind Ming Jingya to be careful.

Watching them, Di Shaowei’s heart clenched and his face grew more and more unpleasant, as if someone owed him a fortune.

When did his cousin become so intimately attentive? Di Shaowei thought indignantly. What a hypocrite!

And his really cared for the cousin who was far behind him! Di Shaowei thought resentfully!

Shangguan Xuanhao turned in front to see if Ming Jingya needed any help and to gauge the emotional state of his cousin.

Di Shaowei met Shangguan Xuanhao’s gaze.

Shangguan Xuanhao gave him a brilliant smile.

Di Shaowei instantly shot him a glare. What is there to smile about! It’s so annoying!

Shangguan Xuanhao, still in a good mood, turned his head and gave Xiao’er, who was about to check the situation, a wink. Someone was on the verge of losing it.

Xiao’er glanced at Di Shaowei. Indeed, she’d never seen him look so disgruntled before!

Shangguan Xuanyi also glanced back at Di Shaowei, who was lagging behind, and shook his head.

What a fool. If you’re this blind about your own feelings, don’t blame others for teasing you!

They are approaching the peaky, and now comes the most difficult part of the ascent.

Shangguan Xuanhao looked back at Ming Jingya and said, "Miss Ming, let me help you up!"

Ming Jingya glanced at the uphill path and nodded.

Di Shaowei wanted to step forward and swat that presumptuous hand away, but there was no plausible reason for him to do so, hence his indignation.

Shangguan Xuanhao glanced at Di Shaowei, "Your time to shine is coming, kid! If you still can’t figure it out, then I won’t bother!"

Shangguan Xuanhao extended his hand in front of Ming Jingya.

Ming Jingya grabbed a hold of his clothes, used the force of his hand to lift her right leg, placed it on the yellow ground, and scaled it with a little effort.

This level was somewhat steep, holding onto Shangguan Xuanhao’s clothes for support, she climbs up all at once.

However, Shangguan Xuanhao’s body, due to the unstable center of gravity, went tumbling down.

Ming Jingya was frightened and tried to push him back.

But she had just climbed up halfway, her body wasn’t steady yet. Instead of successfully pushing Shangguan Xuanhao back, she accidentally slipped down.

"Ahhh!" She couldn’t help but cry out.

Shangguan Xuanyi, who was standing above Shangguan Xuanhao, swiftly grabbed ahold of Shangguan Xuanhao’s hand, pulling him back to safety.

Di Shaowei promptly steadied himself, catching Ming Jingya as she descended.

Clutched in Di Shaowei’s arms, Ming Jingya’s face turned pale. She tightly shut her eyes, her body trembling slightly, clearly startled by the sudden turn of events.

Seeing Ming Jingya like this inexplicably made Di Shaowei’s heart ache.

Ming Jingya, realising that the anticipated tumble down the mountain hadn’t happened and that she had fallen into a warm embrace, was met with a familiar, masculine scent.

Ming Jingya opened her eyes and encountered Di Shaowei’s concerned gaze. She blinked in confusion. Why would Young Master Di appear concerned?

As Di Shaowei noticed Ming Jingya’s long eyelashes jitter, she opened her large, innocent eyes and looked at him. At first she seemed lost, then confused.

Her eyelashes fluttered again, and Di Shaowei’s heart seemed to be gently fanned by it, making it beat faster.

Shangguan Xuanhao, after regaining his balance, looked back at his cousin: Brother, I have risked my life to throw the girl you fancy into your arms! If you still can’t seize her heart, then you are truly unworthy of this life of mine!

If you let this girl slip through your fingers again, then you might as well remain a bachelor for a lifetime, and I refuse to help again!

That was such a close call just now!

"Miss Ming, are you both all right?" Shangguan Xuanhao asked in a concerned tone, keeping up appearances lest Ming Jingya see through their machinations.

Upon hearing Shangguan Xuanhao’s words of concern, Ming Jingya came back to her senses, slightly struggling, intending to leave Di Shaowei’s arms.

"I’m fine!" Ming Jingya quickly replied.

Di Shaowei reluctantly set her down and lightly steadied her shoulders, waiting until she had regained her balance before letting go.

"Good to know you’re all right. Let’s continue the climb and I’ll help you up!" Shangguan Xuanhao breathed a sigh of relief and extended his hand again.

Di Shaowei shot Shangguan Xuanhao a contemptuous glare, "You’re unnecessary, you nearly caused severe harm with your actions. You go on up first and clear the path, I’ll take Miss Ming."

"Miss Ming, Young Master Di may not be an outstanding person, but his martial arts skills are better than mine. Let him assist you instead!" Shangguan Xuanhao rubbed his nose. He had to stand on the sidelines even though he had done so much to help. Only a few people in this world would find themselves in such paradoxical situations!

Most importantly, he was aiding a venomous snake! The snake, albeit grateful for his help was also plotting against him. And yet, he had to continue helping!

Dear God, as a man with such a kind heart, you must bless me with a long life!

Shangguan Xuanhao, after orienting himself, climbed up, mumbling to himself on the side.

"Miss Ming, let me pull you up." Di Shaowei smoothly climbed up ahead, encircling Ming Jingya, and extended his hand.

Without overthinking, Ming Jingya graciously reached out and gripped his sleeve, using her strength, with a minor assist from Di Shaowei lifting her elbows, she easily climbed up.

Di Shaowei felt accomplished. So that was it, he needed to be the one extending his hand to her all along. Only then, would he feel content.

Di Shaowei was a smart man. He had all along been oblivious to the matter at hand, but now that he saw the light, everything was clear.

Undoubtedly, Shangguan Xuanhao had intentionally let go earlier. Otherwise, with his martial arts skills, although admittedly mediocre, wouldn’t have let such an insignificant mistake transpire.

Even though he was helping him, he dared to joke with Ming Jingya’s safety, that was crossing the line.

Recalling Ming Jingya’s pale face, her tightly-closed eyes, her slightly trembling body in his arms, he felt an urge to find Shangguan Xuanhao and vent his grievances!

A man’s unstable standing posture can cause big problems!