When a "Sea King" is Bound to a System [Quick Transmigration] - Chapter 11

For the next few months, Jiang Yan was able to enter and leave the Ningbo Courtyard without any hindrance. Although Jiang Zhen’s expression was still calm, it was not as cold as before.

Jiang Yan was secretly delighted. Her efforts had not been in vain after all.

Winter came in the blink of an eye, and the snow fell in a scattered manner. Looking at the gloomy weather outside, Jiang Yan felt uneasy. Yuan Feng felt the same way.

“The snow came so early this year. I wonder if there will be a war soon. Last night, I dreamed your father sent a letter, telling us to wait for his triumphant return.”

Seeing her mother looking worried, Jiang Yan comforted her: “Isn’t that a good thing? My father is invincible in battle. I’m sure good news will arrive soon.”

“Yan’er, dreams are the opposite of reality.” Yuan Feng stood up. “You two eat. I’m going out for a bit.”

Seeing her mother’s worried look, Jiang Yan also felt she couldn’t eat, but she still pretended to eat by holding her bowl.

Jiang Zhen put down her bowl, and looking at her distracted state, her eyes darkened. “If you don’t want to eat, then don’t. You look so miserable.”

Jiang Yan forced a smile, offering no explanation.

She was mainly afraid that Jiang Zhen would not eat either. She had grown a little taller recently, and she looked even thinner, as if a gust of wind could blow her over.

“Elder Sister, I’m a little tired, so I won’t be joining you for a walk after the meal.”

She said this and walked towards her own courtyard, not waiting for Jiang Zhen for the first time.

Jiang Zhen frowned slightly, her eyes following Jiang Yan’s figure as she walked away.

Although it was always Jiang Yan who insisted on taking a walk with her, she felt a little unaccustomed to her leaving today.

“Young Miss, are you worried about the Second Miss?”

Jiang Zhen turned around and glared at Xia He, letting out a soft grunt. “Why would I be worried about her?”

Xia He stuck out her tongue and dared not say anything else.

She could actually see that the Young Miss was clearly worried about the Second Miss. She just wouldn’t admit it herself.

The reason Jiang Yan was in such a hurry to return was to ask Oscar if Jiang Chengsha would be in trouble.

Even though the system couldn’t spoil the story, it could at least give her some clues.

At this moment, she was communicating with her lazy system.

“Cut the nonsense and just tell me directly if he’s going to be in danger but will be fine in the end.”

Oscar’s plot outline only mentioned the fate of the original owner and Yuan Feng, with no mention of Jiang Chengsha. It seemed he was treated as a background character.

Oscar spent his days sleeping. He was very displeased to be woken up from his slumber by Jiang Yuan, but he didn’t dare to anger this useless host, so he reluctantly told her what she wanted to know.

[He’s in danger but will be fine. Are you satisfied?]

“Satisfied? I’m ecstatic! You can go back to sleep now. I’m going to find my elder sister.”

The gloom in Jiang Yan’s heart was completely swept away. At the same time, she secretly swore to herself that she would “sleep” with Jiang Zhen tonight.

Oscar: [Burning the bridge after crossing the river?]

“You’re wrong. It’s more like slaughtering the donkey after the grinding is done.”

Jiang Yan laughed arrogantly, and Oscar could only express his helpless rage.

[I hope your wish comes true soon and you become the one on the bottom!]

“Shut up! I’m so dominant! I’ll never be the one on the bottom!”

Oscar: Heh heh heh.

Jiang Zhen didn’t expect Jiang Yan to come so late. Looking at her flushed face, a strange feeling passed through her heart. She said to Xia He as if it were a casual remark: “Xia He, make the fire in the room stronger, and get a hand warmer for the Second Miss.”

Jiang Yan coughed twice at the right time, pretending to be delicate and frail.

“Cough, cough. I just have a bit of a headache. I must have caught a chill again. Elder Sister, just do your own thing. Don’t worry about me. Cough, cough…”

Jiang Zhen saw through her clumsy acting but did not expose her. She played along, “You’ve caught a chill. Why aren’t you staying in your own room? Why did you come here through the wind and snow?”

“I missed my elder sister, so I came to see you.” Jiang Yan coughed twice again, holding her forehead and leaning on Jiang Zhen’s table. “If you would allow me to stay here for the night, my illness should get better very quickly.”

‘What a shameless person. Is this what her trickery was for?’

‘But her foolishness isn’t all that annoying.’

The corner of Jiang Zhen’s lips curled into a barely perceptible smile.

“What kind of magic pill is my bed that it can cure your illness in just one night?”

Jiang Yan heard the mockery in her words and realized that the other person had already seen through her act.

There was no way she could admit she had been scheming. She might as well pretend she didn’t know and carry the act to the end.

“Mainly because I feel safe when I’m next to my elder sister. With a peaceful heart, all illnesses will naturally disappear.”

Jiang Zhen did not answer and just watched her quietly. The atmosphere became very awkward.

Jiang Yan’s eyes darted around, and she turned to Xia He, who was holding a hand warmer. “Isn’t that right, Xia He?”

Xia He, who was completely in the dark, looked dazed and handed the hand warmer to her. “What are you talking about, Second Miss?”

Jiang Yan closed her eyes, unwilling to face the harsh reality.

‘Next time, I’ll have to bring a partner to back me up, otherwise, a solo act is really hard to pull off.’

In the end, Jiang Yan got what she wanted and lay in Jiang Zhen’s bed.

Because she really had a fever.

Her mouth had been blessed, which was once again proven to be true.

“The Second Miss has a weak constitution to begin with. With her old illness not yet healed, it led to a fever due to a weakened body and a lack of both vital energy and blood. It’s not suitable to use strong medicine for her at this age. From now on, it would be better to nourish her with delicate foods.”

Jiang Zhen nodded and said to Xia He, “Go with the doctor to get the medicine. Also, tell Dong Xue and Qiu Yue to make some delicate and delicious meals for the Second Miss.”

Xia He agreed and walked out with the doctor.

Jiang Yan couldn’t hide the smile on her face. She pulled on Jiang Zhen’s sleeve and whined, “Elder Sister, you still care about me, don’t you?”

Jiang Zhen flicked her hand away and sat to the side.

“After all, you’re in my room. If something were to happen, I wouldn’t be able to bear Mother’s blame.”

Jiang Yan had already seen through everything. She turned her head to sniff the delicate fragrance on Jiang Zhen’s pillow, feeling delighted inside.

Dong Xue and Qiu Yue brought over a few pastries and some light porridge and side dishes. Before they could even knock on the door, Jiang Zhen walked out.

“Just give them to me. You can go back and rest.”

Dong Xue was still worried and wanted to go in and check on Jiang Yan, but Qiu Yue pulled and dragged her away.

The two sisters were in the midst of fostering their relationship. What business did they, as servants, have standing in the way?

Jiang Zhen carried the food in, and Jiang Yan was sitting on the bed, watching her with sparkling eyes.

The direct gaze made her a little uncomfortable. She instinctively looked away and said to her, “Your maids brought you something to eat. Get up and eat.”

Jiang Yan immediately fell back onto the bed, wrapping herself tightly in the blanket, only revealing her fox-like eyes.

“Oh, my whole body suddenly feels weak, and I’m dizzy. It would be wonderful if a kind person would feed me.”

Jiang Zhen glanced at her, the corner of her eye slightly raised. “Your whole body feels weak? And you’re dizzy?”

“Uh-huh!” Jiang Yan nodded like a woodpecker.

Jiang Zhen stood up, straightened her clothes, and walked away under Jiang Yan’s expectant gaze.

“Elder Sister, where are you going?” Jiang Yan became anxious.

“To find a kind person for you.”

Jiang Yan: ‘I’m sorry, I shouldn’t have run my mouth. Please come back!’

In the end, the person named Jiang, who was determined despite her physical condition, got up and ate by herself. After eating, she went back to bed. Her head was muddled, and she couldn’t sleep soundly.

In her dream, it seemed someone was calling her. She opened her eyes and realized that it was already morning.

Jiang Zhen’s face was grim, and her eyes were filled with gloom. Jiang Yan had a bad feeling and asked, “Elder Sister, what happened?”

“Jingcheng has fallen. Our army has lost 100,000 men, and father’s whereabouts are unknown.”

Jiang Yan’s first reaction was to grab Jiang Zhen’s hand and tell her not to be afraid.