Chapter 136 Shengsheng, can I come in?
Ruan Yunsheng shook his head and said calmly, "To be honest, the source of this matter is actually me. If it weren't for me, Madam Wei wouldn't have thought of kidnapping my third brother."
"How can you be blamed for this?" Ruan Yunjian interrupted her immediately, turning to glare at Ruan Yunbo again. "You knew that General Sun was still harboring evil intentions, but you didn't take any precautions! If it weren't for Shengsheng's intelligence, what do you think the consequences would have been?"
Ruan Yunbo nodded awkwardly, not daring to say a word in reply.
Ruan Yunsheng said in a gentle and comforting voice, "Fortunately, there was no danger. Everyone is safe and sound. Sun Taiwei and the others have already been imprisoned. This is already a very good result."
Ruan Yunjian still didn't let his third brother go, and said coldly, "If it's really because of you that my sister or fifth brother makes the slightest mistake, I wonder how you'll ever face your parents in the afterlife!"
Ruan Yunbo was scolded so much that he didn't dare to raise his head. He could only nod and respond: "Big brother is right, I was wrong..."
Ruan Yunjian was about to lecture her again when Butler Feng ushered Xie Yan in and said respectfully, "Princess, Master, the Prince is here."
Ruan Yunbo was like seeing a savior. He quickly stood up and pulled Xie Yan to sit down, his face full of concern. "Fifth brother, I heard that you rushed into the fire last night to save me and my sister, and you were injured. How are you now?"
Xie Yan paused slightly.
In fact, when he rushed into the fire last night, he didn't think of Ruan Yunbo at all.
Not only did he not look for him, even when he entered the secret passage later, he didn't notice whether Ruan Yunbo was there.
But he couldn't say this out loud. He smiled and replied, "Don't worry, Third Brother, I'm fine. We're all brothers, so this is the way it should be."
Ruan Yunbo was moved by what he heard. He patted his shoulder and said, "I never realized you were so loyal! Don't worry, from now on, Third Brother's money is yours. Just ask how much you want. Third Brother will never be stingy!"
"Third brother!" Ruan Yunjian sighed, "You're almost there now. Stop talking about money all the time! Did my fifth brother save you just for that little bit of money of yours?"
Ruan Yunbo touched his nose awkwardly: "I know, Fifth Brother is worried about me and my sister."
Xie Yan's gaze passed over the two of them and fell on Ruan Yunsheng.
Ruan Yunsheng thought of the hot kiss in the secret passage, his cheeks felt slightly hot, and he looked away unnaturally.
Xie Yan's ears also turned red, but fortunately it was covered by the conversation between the Ruan Yunjian brothers and no one noticed.
Ruan Yunjian changed the subject: "Fortunately, General Sun has been imprisoned, so there is one less major threat."
Ruan Yunbo immediately agreed, "Right, right, right! And my fifth brother's promotion to Privy Councilor is a double blessing, so we should celebrate. Why don't we set up a table with some good wine tonight and celebrate properly!"
Ruan Yunjian pondered and said, "The Emperor's thoughts are unpredictable. He obviously doesn't want my fifth brother to get too close to the Marquis' Mansion. From now on, it would be best if my fifth brother doesn't come to the Marquis' Mansion openly, so as not to displease the Emperor."
Xie Yan's tone was firm, "That's fine. I just want everyone to know that I have a close relationship with the Zhenguo Marquisate. If Father is displeased by this, at worst, he can just confine me; otherwise, I'll come anyway."
Ruan Yunbo laughed out loud and said, "Brother, what Fifth Brother said makes sense! The Emperor is suspicious to begin with. Even if Fifth Brother didn't come, he would still be suspicious. Besides, our Zhenguo Marquisate is upright and honest. If Fifth Brother really pretends to obey but secretly disobeys, he will be in a bad position. This is not the style of our Marquisate!"
Ruan Yunjian still hesitated: "But the position of crown prince is still undecided, and the situation is delicate..."
"Brother, don't worry." Ruan Yunsheng said softly, "The Emperor was previously wary of the Marquisate, and it was no wonder that Grand Marshal Sun fanned the flames. Now that Grand Marshal Sun has fallen, if anyone can speak a fair word for the Marquisate in front of the Emperor, he should understand that the Marquisate has always been sincere and unwavering."
Xie Yan looked at her, a smile of approval in his eyes.
Ruan Yunjian compromised: "Okay, since you all say so, then let's interact openly from now on."
After a lively dinner, Xie Yan got up and said goodbye to go back home.
Ruan Yunsheng blinked and said to Ruan Yunjian and Ruan Yunbo, "Big brother, Third brother, I didn't sleep well last night, so I'm going back to my room to rest."
Ruan Yunjian nodded quickly: "Go back and rest quickly. If you feel unwell, be sure to send someone to tell Big Brother."
Ruan Yunsheng responded, picked up her skirt and quickly returned to Yuehua Courtyard.
She asked Zhishu to take all the maids in the yard to leave, saying that she wanted to rest early and they didn't need to come and serve her unless she was summoned.
After everyone had gone away, a moment later, two short and familiar "woof woof" sounds of a dog were suddenly heard outside the window.
Ruan Yunsheng couldn't help but pursed his lips and smiled.
In the past, she deliberately made things difficult for "Chuwu" in order to test whether "Chuwu" was in danger, so she deliberately forced him to learn to bark like a dog as a signal.
"Chuwu" is always docile and obedient, and will do whatever you ask him to do.
Now that I know that "Chuwu" is Xie Yan, I feel angry and funny when I hear the dog barking as a secret code.
This old-fashioned guy is willing to risk everything just to stay by her side...
She pressed the corners of her lips that were turned up, walked over and opened the window.
Under the moonlight, Xie Yan was indeed standing outside the window, looking a little nervous.
Maybe I haven't figured out how to explain what happened on the fifth day of the New Year.
There was a subtle uneasiness in his voice: "Shengsheng, can I come in?"
Ruan Yunsheng deliberately frowned, raised an eyebrow, and asked, "Then tell me first, in what capacity did you come here tonight? Was it Prince Xuan Xie Yan, or... 'Chu Wu'?"
Ruan Yunsheng had asked this question the day before in Taoranzhai.
Xie Yan didn't have time to think of an answer at that time, and now facing her clear gaze, he was still speechless.
His Adam's apple rolled twice, and his voice was low and serious: "Shengsheng, if you want me to be Xie Yan, then I will be Xie Yan; if you still want me to be Chuwu, then I can accompany you as Chuwu for the rest of my life."
Ruan Yunsheng's heart moved slightly, and he teased him deliberately: "If you accompany me as Chuwu, you can no longer be your His Royal Highness Xuan Wang."
Xie Yan restrained his expression and said solemnly: "In front of you, I have never been a prince."
Ruan Yunsheng didn't ask any more questions and turned back inside: "Come in first."
She sat down at the table, poured herself a cup of herbal tea, and looked up at Xie Yan who had followed in: "Now tell me, why were you seriously injured? Who hurt you?"
Xie Yan cleared his throat, his tone a little difficult: "I...I picked up your handkerchief at that time, and Prince Duan saw it. He used it as a threat to force me to work for him. That's why I broke into the Demon Cult alone that day and was seriously injured..."
"Wait," Ruan Yunsheng interrupted him with a raised eyebrow, his eyes full of suspicion. "Picking up my handkerchief isn't a big deal. Why would Prince Duan use it to threaten you? Did you throw my handkerchief away?"
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