"That's fine. Miss Su is also cautious, worried about being deceived by someone with ill intentions. It's only natural that I did something inappropriate and aroused Miss Su's suspicion."
Upon hearing this, Su Tongzhi looked at the two of them with a puzzled look: "But did my daughter behave rudely and offend the adults?"
Xiao Yunchen smiled gently, not caring much: "It's okay, just some misunderstandings, Master Su, don't worry about it."
When Su Tongzhi heard this, he became even more certain that something unpleasant had happened between the two of them before.
He looked at Butler Li and said, "Tell me, what trouble has the young lady gotten herself into again?"
Butler Li did not dare to hide anything and told the whole story of what happened at the gate.
After hearing this, Su Tongzhi's serious eyes gradually turned into anger, and he shouted sternly: "Nonsense! Mian'er, why don't you apologize to Lord Xiao!"
Su Xingmian glared at Butler Li, annoyed at him. Why did he say so much? Couldn't he just help her get away with it with a few words?
Su Xingmian puffed out his cheeks and saluted reluctantly: "I'm sorry, I was rude earlier. I apologize to you."
"It's okay, Miss Su, don't worry about it."
Su Xingmian saw that he still had a gentle smile on his face, but the smile did not reach his eyes, which made people feel a chill for no reason.
Seeing the young censor following his father into the classroom, Su Xingmian quickly pulled Butler Li aside to ask him about it carefully.
"Uncle Li, who is this censor?"
Steward Li looked embarrassed. "Miss, this is the first time I've met this Censor. I only heard that a Censor was coming to the capital, but I didn't know his background."
At this point, Steward Li added, "However, this man has been able to hold the position of Imperial Inspector at such a young age. He must be very trusted by the current emperor, and his background must be extraordinary. He might be a young master from a noble family in the capital."
Upon hearing this, Su Xingmian's gaze fell towards the reception hall, and he seemed to be thinking, "Is that so... Then I guess this person is dressed so poorly because he wants to experience the suffering of the people."
Thinking of Xiao Yunchen's pale and sickly appearance, Su Xingmian laughed: "Who knew that he would overdo it and end up making himself so miserable."
Upon hearing this, Butler Li raised his eyes and glanced at his young lady.
Are you talking about yourself?
Su Xingmian felt bored, so he went back to his yard to take a shower and wash off the dust and sweat.
She changed into a long dress with a white background and red gauze, and tied her black hair casually with a red ribbon. She looked casual yet still girlish and charming.
She had just finished dressing up and hadn't even had time to leave the room when Su walked in with a happy face.
When he saw Su Xingmian's cute appearance, a gleam of light flashed in his eyes.
Her face was full of smiles, and you could tell at a glance that she was in a very good mood. Even her tone was filled with joy that could not be concealed.
"Mian'er, your father asked us to go to Dong'an City to visit relatives tomorrow. Are you willing to go with mother?"
Su Xingmian curled her lips upon hearing this and said unhappily, "There was a horse race in Dong'an City a few days ago, and I said I wanted to go, but you and Dad wouldn't let me! Now you've let me go, but I don't know anyone there, and I can't even find anyone to play with me."
Su Xingmian turned around and said in a bad temper: "I'm not going."
Su walked over to sit beside her, gently took her hand, and explained with a smile: "The northwest has been in turmoil recently, and mother and father are worried about your safety."
Su Xingmian turned around and asked, "Then why did Dad suddenly agree to let us go? It's not a holiday right now, and we haven't been back to Dong'an City in several years."
Su said vaguely, "From what your father said, it seems that he wants us to take the distinguished guest who is staying at home today to Dong'an City. He said we are visiting relatives, but in fact, we are escorting that distinguished guest into the city."
Su Xingmian instantly became interested when she heard this. She lowered her voice and asked mysteriously, "Mom, do you know which family in the capital is the son of this distinguished guest staying at our house today?"
Su shook her head: "Why would a woman like me ask about that?"
Thinking of her daughter's willful temper, Su Shi hurriedly reminded her sternly, "You are not allowed to ask! Your father said that this censor has great power! He is the emperor's representative, "touring the country on his behalf." Officials like your father don't even need to be reported to him; he can just question them directly!"
Su Xingmian was stunned when he heard this. Thinking about his attitude towards that person today, he felt that he had offended him.
She smiled guiltily and said, "He's so awesome!"
Su nodded seriously, and seemed to be worriedly admonishing: "Tomorrow you must control your temper and don't offend others."
After saying this, she sighed and said, "You are my only daughter, and I have always been reluctant to discipline you strictly, which is why you have become so willful. If you find a husband and bring him home, it will be fine. But if you get married, you won't even have a brother to support you in the future."
Upon hearing this, Su Xingmian hugged Su and acted coquettishly, saying nice things to her for a long time.
It was not until the servants called them to the dining hall for dinner that the two of them stopped their private conversation between mother and daughter.
The next morning, a breeze blew on my body, bringing a hint of coolness.
Xiao Yunchen took Qingyu and Qingyan, dressed up as servants, and left with Su Tongzhi's family to Dong'an City.
When they entered Bei'an City yesterday, their identities were checked at the city gate, but it was not as strict as today.
Moreover, the people checking at the city gate should be the government officials, but today they suddenly became a group of soldiers.
Xiao Yunchen looked at the front of the team. Those people seemed to be holding a portrait of someone, carefully comparing it with the people entering and leaving the city.
Qingyu and Qingyan rode their horses calmly towards Xiao Yunchen.
Qingyu lowered her voice and asked, "Sir, they seem to have a portrait."
Xiao Yunchen uttered a "hmm" in his throat and said in a low voice: "Don't panic, act according to the circumstances."
"yes!"
Qingyu and Qingyan each rode their horses to protect Xiao Yunchen, ready to go.
The soldier in front grabbed a man in a beige robe and forced him to stand with a row of men in light-colored robes.
"You, stand over there!"
"Don't run over there! Stop--" Several soldiers chased after a man, and the already bustling city gate became even more noisy.
Xiao Yunchen carefully looked at the people they had captured. They were all handsome men wearing light-colored robes.
However, as for the resemblance in appearance, it is not at all related.
There were about twenty soldiers at the city gate, and it was soon their turn.
Su Xingmian lifted the curtain of the carriage and said loudly, "We are the family of Su Tongzhi and we are leaving the city to visit relatives. This is our letter of permission to leave the city."
Hearing this, the two soldiers looked at each other.
One of the soldiers came forward and took the thing from Su Xingmian's hand to check it.
Another soldier walked towards Xiao Yunchen and the others holding a portrait.
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