Take her away?

Jian Yang stared at him blankly.

Although she already knew she was leaving, the news was so sudden that her first reaction was actually some hesitation.

She wanted to see the emperor one more time.

But she quickly gave up on the idea.

Because she found herself to have no position.

Xiahou Riyue looked at her quietly, patiently waiting for her answer.

However, before Jian Yang could speak, Jian Hong slapped his thigh and said, "This is a good idea! I was just planning to move A Yang to another place recently. Brother Xiahou, your arrival is very timely. You can take A Yang away later."

Jian Yang: "?"

They've become sworn brothers so quickly?

Xiahou Riyue smiled and said, "I will certainly live up to Brother Jian's expectations."

Jian Yang: "???"

Has anyone asked her what she thinks?

So Jian Yang got into Xiahou Riyue's carriage and returned to his other residence in the capital.

No wonder he's a highly eligible bachelor; in this capital city where land is incredibly valuable, he owns properties everywhere.

Once you've been there a while, you'll get used to it. When Jian Yang moved into the Xiahou family's house again, she was no longer as reserved and awkward as she had been the last time.

“With the Empress Dowager’s birthday approaching, the city’s defenses have been significantly strengthened. We’ll likely have difficulty leaving the city in the next couple of days,” Xiahou Riyue said.

Jian Yang waved his hand and said, "It's okay, I'm not in a hurry."

Xiahou Riyue glanced at her and pointed to a maid, saying, "This is the maid who has been serving you these past few days. Her name is Fendai. If you need anything, you can just tell her. Of course, you can also tell me."

Jian Yang thanked him and went back to the room Xiahou Riyue had prepared for her to rest.

As soon as she left with Xiahou Riyue, Jian Hong returned to the Prime Minister's residence.

He also needs to continue investigating the Wang family's recent movements.

At the same time, he also sought to clear his sister's name.

"Nonsense!"

Upon hearing his son's plan, Prime Minister Jian's face immediately darkened.

“If Father doesn’t try, how will he know that his son is fooling around?” Jian Hong said coldly. “Father would rather believe an outsider than believe me and A-Yang?”

Prime Minister Jian said with an unfriendly expression, "How could Wang Shi be an outsider? She is your mother."

Jian Hong said expressionlessly, "Our mother passed away more than ten years ago."

Prime Minister Jian's lips twitched, realizing he had said the wrong thing, and he fell silent.

“Father,” Jian Hong broke the silence, “If Wang is innocent, then she is as pure as gold, but if she does harbor malicious intentions, aren’t you afraid that she will harm you?”

After a moment, Prime Minister Jian finally nodded and said, "Alright, I will accompany you to try. If Wang is innocent, I hope you will never be prejudiced against her again."

The father and son reached a consensus.

That evening, during dinner, Jian Hong's guard suddenly rushed into the dining room, looking as if he wanted to say something but hesitated.

Jian Hong glanced at Wang Shi as if it were nothing, then got up and walked to the side with the guard. The two whispered to each other for a while before taking their seats again.

Prime Minister Jian asked, "What happened?"

Jian Hong said, "I will tell Father after we finish eating."

Prime Minister Jian nodded and asked no further questions.

Wang looked thoughtful.

Before it even got dark, the Prime Minister's residence was already brightly lit, with lanterns illuminating the entire compound.

Jian Hong was already sitting in Prime Minister Jian's study.

“Father, I have moved A-Yang.”

"Where have you been moved to?" Prime Minister Jian earnestly advised, "As your elder brother, you must take good care of your sister and never let her suffer the slightest grievance."

Jian Hong said, "It's a secluded and safe place. Father, don't worry, I'll go see her tonight."

Outside the door, Wang, who had been eavesdropping, covered her mouth in surprise.

Jian Yang is indeed still alive!

"Father, please rest early. I will go to visit my sister later."

"Okay, go ahead."

Upon hearing that Jian Hong was about to come out, Wang hurriedly ran towards her courtyard.

Jian Hong has always had excellent hearing and had already heard that Wang Shi was outside the door. When he heard her running away quickly, he couldn't help but curl the corners of his lips.

At this moment, Lady Wang once again put on her hooded cloak and got into the carriage that was about to leave the mansion.

However, the carriage was stopped by the guards as soon as it reached the alley entrance.

"Why are there guards here tonight?" Wang asked the coachman in confusion.

The coachman stammered, "Madam, these people are all wearing armor; they are the young master's men."

Wang frowned. Although she didn't know why Jian Hong had sent so many people to guard the backyard, she knew that she probably wouldn't be able to get out tonight.

So she whispered to the driver, "Turn around and go back."

The driver immediately complied, but as soon as he turned around, he saw the tall and handsome Jian Hong standing in the middle of the road, blocking his way.

"What is it now?" Wang asked impatiently.

The coachman said, "The young master has arrived."

Wang's face was pale, but she quickly composed herself and smiled as she lifted the carriage curtain: "Hong'er, what are you doing at the back door so late?"

Jian Hong smiled faintly and said, "You should ask your concubine that question. Curfew is about to begin. What brings you out of the mansion, concubine?"

Wang said without changing her expression, "I heard that your sister Fei'er is sick, and I want to go see her."

"Oh? Is that so?" Jian Hong said with a smile. "Then why did Auntie turn back?"

Wang said, "It's because your soldiers are blocking our way that we have to come back first."

“In that case, I’ll accompany Auntie to visit Fei’er. I haven’t seen her in a long time,” Jian Hong said sincerely.

Madam Wang quickly waved her hand and said, "No need. It's already late. Even if we go, your sister Fei'er will probably be asleep by now. Let's talk about it tomorrow."

“Okay,” Jian Hong replied, turning and entering the back gate of the Prime Minister’s residence.

He has no evidence and no way to expose Wang.

But even this much is enough to plant a seed of doubt in his father's heart, and Jian Hong is very satisfied.

Wang was secretly delighted that he didn't make things difficult for her at all, and hurriedly urged the driver to come inside.

Unexpectedly, the carriage stopped again as soon as it reached the door.

Just as Wang was about to ask what had happened, she heard the coachman respectfully call out, "Master."

Wang was greatly alarmed.

But she quickly composed herself, got off the carriage, and walked towards Prime Minister Jian with a smile.

"My lord, it's windy tonight, you'll easily catch a cold if you're like this. Let me help you back to your room to rest." As she spoke, she prepared to support Prime Minister Jian's forearm.

Prime Minister Jian took a step back, gave her a cold look, and then turned and left.

Wang was utterly horrified.

Prime Minister Jian is a cunning old fox, not so easily fooled. Once he becomes suspicious, her days will be numbered.

That night, the Prime Minister's residence was suddenly guarded by many more people.

Wang became increasingly uneasy.

But she still took a proper bath and groomed herself, preparing to try her best that evening to whisper sweet nothings in Prime Minister Jian's ear.

Unexpectedly, she was killed as soon as she reached the entrance of Prime Minister Jian's courtyard.

"Madam, please return. Master has already gone to bed," the guard at the courtyard gate advised.

Wang was not willing to give up; she clearly saw that the light in the room was still on.