Chapter 26 Whoever dares to stretch out his claws towards her will be plucked out
The little girl curled up on the soft couch, hugged the blanket and called him "Brother" softly.
Her black hair hung softly on the side of her neck, and there was a hint of uncertainty as she looked at him.
It seemed as if he was a little uneasy about whether he had lost his temper the first time he schemed against someone, and he wanted to gain recognition and comfort.
Xiao Yan's eyes softened, dispelling the harshness between his brows: "You did very well."
Tang Ning was suddenly delighted: "Really?"
After seeing him nod, her eyes curved like crescent moons, she gained more confidence, and even straightened her back.
"I just think the Lu family is difficult to deal with. Lu Zhinian and I have been engaged for many years, and the Queen has issued an imperial decree. If I cancel the engagement without sufficient reason, they will definitely make a fuss about the marriage and will never let Lu Zhinian's reputation be tarnished easily."
"As for the Song family, I don't trust them, and I'm also afraid they'll team up with the Lu family and use their superior status to pressure me. So if I want to cancel the engagement, I have to cut ties with the Song family first. Otherwise, if they're involved, I'll be the only one left with a bad reputation."
Xiao Yan said gently, "You're right. It's not wise to turn against the Lu family at this time."
After Tang Ning received encouragement, his previously uneasy heart instantly calmed down.
She didn't have much thought. Although she had some knowledge of reading and calligraphy, she didn't become more astute in planning just because she was reborn. She could only rely on her familiarity with Lu Zhinian's personality and what the Song family knew to come up with the most comprehensive solution at the moment.
When her brother said she was right, she no longer had any worries and said in a soft voice, "I want to trouble you with something."
"I have no subordinates, so it's not easy to investigate Song Shulan's background. After the previous incident, I'm afraid that my third uncle and the others will try to cover up her origins and protect her blood relationship with my father. I would like to ask my brother to help me investigate her background and what happened before she came to Beijing."
Xiao Yan didn't refuse: "I heard from Canglang that you have asked Princess Cheng to investigate."
"My aunt has lived in the rear house for a long time. Her subordinates can handle ordinary tasks, but if they want to investigate the affairs of the Song family, they need to ask Prince Cheng to come forward." Tang Ning's eyelashes flickered slightly, "I don't trust Prince Cheng."
"Then trust me?"
"You are my brother..."
"We are just sworn brothers and sisters. How do you know that I treat you sincerely?"
Tang Ning was stunned by his question.
"You and I have only known each other for two or three days, and all that happened between Aunt Xue and me is just my own version of events. In just this short time together, how do you know that I'm different from your elder brother, and that what I said before wasn't just fabricated to convince you?"
"There's a dragon-patterned pendant..."
"You were unconscious all night and woke up. When you woke up, your clothes had already been changed, so your belongings could not be concealed. If I had deliberately wanted to deceive you, I could have found you even a token that was even more troublesome, let alone half a dragon-patterned pendant."
Xiao Yan looked at the little girl in front of him who was too credulous and had no scheming.
"You revealed your true identity earlier on the mountain. You must have heard about the battles between me and the noble families. We've been at war with each other for a long time, openly and secretly, until blood is shed. It's not surprising that I'll use any means necessary to deal with them."
"How do you know that I didn't protect you in every possible way because of the Song family behind you, and I didn't get close to you and recognize you as my sister because of the Lu family you were engaged to."
"I gained your trust, perhaps just to use you to plot against them."
Seeing Tang Ning's face suddenly turn pale, he looked helpless with his mouth slightly open.
Xiao Yan said, "Do you know that if I find out about the Song family's affairs, they will be my oyster from now on? With that concubine's daughter as evidence, I can control Song Hong and the entire Duke Song's Mansion. And if I really want to deal with the Lu family, just the engagement with you will turn the Lu family upside down and use you as a knife to cut off a layer of flesh from the Lu family."
"Tang Ning, there are very few people in this world who ask for nothing. Especially when there is something to gain from you, it would be a loss to trust you easily."
He patiently and gently persuaded, his tone not harsh but like thunder.
Song Tangning bit her lip lightly, looking embarrassed and humiliated, and forced herself to stay calm: "Brother, you won't lie to me..."
"How do you know?"
"Brother saved me."
"Maybe I just want to cover up my purpose."
"I..." Tang Ning was speechless.
Xiao Yan said, "Perhaps I have already set up this trap, using the promise of saving you to gain your trust, so that you will willingly become my weapon against the Lu family."
Tang Ning's face turned paler.
Xiao Yan just felt that the little girl in front of him was too trusting. She was clearly encountering the Song family but still didn't know how to guard against it.
He wanted to teach her to be on guard against others and make her understand the stakes involved, but when the words came to his lips, he saw her red eyes and swallowed them back.
Forget it, you are just a delicate flower growing under the eaves, how can I expect you to be so cunning?
Xiao Yan handed the handkerchief to Tang Ning. Seeing that she was biting her lips and grabbing her sleeves as if she had been wronged, he said:
"You suffered a loss in the Song family's affairs, so you should learn how to protect yourself. Although I am different from others, you should also be on guard. Otherwise, if I intend to hurt you, won't you be in danger?"
Tang Ning buried his head and said nothing.
Xiao Yan sighed softly and took back the handkerchief: "Alright, I'll help you investigate the Song family's affairs. Don't be angry, what do you want to eat tonight?"
Seeing that she didn't speak, he said patiently,
"Yesterday, another farm sent over a five or six-month-old lamb. The meat is tender and delicious, with no strong smell. Madam Qin said that since your injury is minor, it's okay for you to eat some."
"I'll have someone prepare a pot tonight and boil some vegetables and other things and send it over. If you have anything else you'd like to eat, I can also make some fish soup and vegetarian fish noodles. It's good for your health."
He spoke slowly, his voice deliberately low.
Even though it was still as cold as rocks and broken jade, one could still hear a gentle coaxing in the words.
Song Tangning felt that she was particularly disappointing. It was clearly her own fault. Xiao Yan was teaching her, breaking it down and teaching her how to behave and how to be on guard against others, things that no one had ever told her before. But she still felt very wronged.
At this moment, he lowered himself to comfort her. Such a cold and unkind person suddenly fell into the mortal world. Her eyes became even redder. After a long while, she lowered her head and said vaguely:
"I want to eat mutton hotpot."
Pause and look up,
"Brother, eat with me."
Xiao Yan was stunned for a moment, then seeing her red eyes but still stubborn, he suddenly smiled: "Okay, I'll eat with you."
After all, he is protecting me.
Let the child be a little bit cute and innocent.
Anyone who dares to stretch out his claws towards her will be plucked out.
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