Chapter 82: Are There Enemies?
The next day, when Jiang Lan delivered something to the Marquis' Mansion, she saw that people from the Imperial City Bureau were still guarding nearby. If the two had gone back yesterday, they would have been taken away that night.
The Shangshu Mansion is different from the Marquis' Mansion. There are black-armored guards guarding inside and outside.
Jiang Cheng didn't have the courage to stop the people from the Imperial City Bureau outside the door. At most, he could negotiate with them. If the other party wanted to take the person away by force, he couldn't stop them.
Jiang Shen and Xie Yun lived in Qingyi Pavilion, and they could see the lotus pond through the window.
Although the lotus flowers have faded at this time of year, the koi fish raised in the pond are still very ornamental. When the flowers bloom next year, this place will be quiet and cool, and you can enjoy the flowers, watch the fish and smell the fragrance of the lotus. It is really elegant.
When Jiang Lan followed Ling Feng here, she looked at the familiar scenery, her mind full of thoughts, and it seemed as if she was in another world in an instant.
In her previous life, when she lived here, she had seen the scene of lotus flowers blooming in the pond. It was indeed very beautiful. He even taught her how to paint lotus flowers, teaching her step by step...
"Don't worry, Second Miss, the Marquis will be back as soon as possible." Ling Feng said.
Jiang Lan nodded and withdrew her thoughts.
When Ling Feng brought Jiang Lan in, Xie Yun stood in the yard looking at the sky.
"Cousin Yun?" Jiang Lan looked up at the sky as she walked over. It was a clear blue sky.
When Xie Yun turned to look at her, he grinned and told her that it would not rain today. Jiang Lan looked at the sky again and asked if it would rain tomorrow?
Xie Yun shook his head and said that he would have to wait until he observed the stars at night to find out.
"Cousin Yun can also read the stars?" Jiang Lan asked curiously.
"I taught myself." Xie Yun grinned, then told her a set of formulas, and Jiang Lan listened carefully.
"The eldest master is still in the room." Ling Feng reminded.
After entering the house, Jiang Lan saw this scene:
Jiang Shen sat behind the desk with his eyes closed, as if he was taking a nap.
"Brother, did you not sleep well last night?" Jiang Lan asked in a low voice.
Xie Yun whispered back, "Cousin Shen is reviewing his lessons in his head."
Jiang Lan said "oh" silently, and Xie Yun also raised his hand and said "hush".
The two of them seemed to have a tacit understanding.
Then Ling Feng called out, "Young Master."
Both of them turned to look at him, and Ling Feng had an innocent expression on his face, as if to say, "What did I do wrong?"
Jiang Lan suddenly thought of a saying, "He who keeps company with vermilion becomes red, and he who keeps company with ink becomes what..."
When Jiang Shen saw Jiang Lan coming, his expression was a little complicated, with both surprise and worry.
"Cousin Shen, what's wrong with you? Are you feeling unwell?" Xie Yun asked with concern.
"..." Jiang Shen restrained his expression and asked gently, "How is Father?" Jiang Lan nodded and said, "Dad went out to attend court this morning. He will come over after the court."
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After the court session, Jiang Cheng was stopped by Prince Rui and Prince An. Prince Rui asked about the situation of Jiang Shen and Xie Yun.
King Rui also knew that the two of them were attacked by assassins last night.
"If I hadn't sent the invitation, your son wouldn't have been frightened like this. It's actually my fault." King Rui said meaningfully.
Jiang Cheng said apprehensively, "Your Highness, you are too kind. This incident has nothing to do with you. It was the thieves who were so audacious. Fortunately, my son and nephew were not injured. It is a great blessing."
"After all, it's all because of me, so I should go and visit him." King Rui said.
So, Prince Rui and Prince An came to the Marquis' Mansion with Jiang Cheng.
It just so happened that Ji Quan, the Inspector of the Imperial City, also arrived.
When the Black Armor Guards came to report to Ling Feng, King Rui took the initiative to bring Ji Quan in.
When Ling Feng came over, Prince Rui asked, "Where is your Marquis?"
"The Marquis has gone out on business." Ling Feng replied with a bow.
King Rui asked again, "What are you going to do?"
"I don't know." Ling Feng replied with a bow.
Prince Rui sneered, "You don't know, or do you not want me to know?"
The atmosphere was a little stagnant for a moment.
It is not easy for Jiang Cheng to smooth things over, as it is easy to offend people.
It was Prince An who spoke again: "Third brother, let's go see Master Jiang and Master Xie first."
As Ling Feng led a group of people to Qingyi Pavilion, Ji Quan whispered something to Prince Rui, who then raised a playful smile.
Only Jiang Shen and Xie Yun were in the room, so Jiang Lan left first.
Seeing that both of them were fine, Jiang Chengcai was completely relieved.
After Jiang Lan came back last night, she told him that both of them were fine. Since the assassin had not been caught yet, it would be safer for them to stay in the Marquis' Mansion.
Jiang Cheng also felt that this arrangement was more appropriate. After all, the guards in the mansion were no match for a black-armored guard who could fight ten of them at once.
After King Rui asked a few polite questions, Ji Quan began to interrogate the two of them.
He first asked the most crucial question: did the two of them see the assassin?
Xie Yun said that it was already dark at the time and the other person was dressed in black, so it was difficult to see what he looked like or even his figure.
Ji Quan looked at Jiang Shen again, "Did you see clearly, Master?"
Jiang Shen shook his head and just said "Just as cousin Ru Yun said" when he was interrupted by Ji Quan.
"You should be able to see how many people are on the other side, right?"
Xie Yun said there were three or four people on the ground and one on the roof shooting arrows.
Ji Quan then asked if the two had any enemies.
Xie Yun thought about it and said that on his way to the capital, he exposed a fortune teller’s scam and was chased and scolded all over the street by the fortune teller. He asked if this was considered an enemy?
"Mr. Xie is quite good at telling jokes." Ji Quan narrowed his eyes, and his eyes, as narrow as knives, became sharper.
Jiang Cheng said that Jiang Shen had been studying in the academy and would not make enemies with anyone.
"Why did I hear that the eldest young master had some conflicts with the eldest young master Cui in the academy before?" Ji Quan said meaningfully.
Jiang Cheng scolded: "It's all nonsense!"
"Why are you so excited, Lord Jiang? I was just asking casually." Ji Quan said with a smile, "There's a saying, 'You can't hide your true self here.'"
Jiang Cheng's face turned pale with anger, and he said in a deep voice: "Master Ji, be careful with your words."
"Does your Excellency have anything else to ask?" Jiang Shen asked.
Ji Quan said, "The assassin hasn't been caught yet. You two should follow me back to the Imperial City Division to avoid being exploited again."
Xie Yun chuckled and said, "I think it's safer to stay in the Marquis' Mansion."
Ji Quan said, "You and the Marquis are not related at all. Aren't you afraid of being gossiped about living here?"
Jiang Shen looked a little embarrassed, as if he had to stay here and not leave.
At this time, Ling Feng said: "The Marquis met the eldest young master when he went to Sangcheng before."
"So that's how it is." King Rui said meaningfully.
Jiang Cheng couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat, thinking that Prince Rui seemed to think that the Shangshu Mansion and the Hou Mansion had been "colluding" with each other for a long time. He hurriedly explained that Jiang Shen had unfortunately contracted an epidemic at that time, and the rebels of the Black Lotus Sect took the opportunity to attack the academy. If Qi Wuhan had not arrived in time with the Black Armor Guards, the consequences would have been disastrous.
This explanation seems to be counterproductive.
"It turns out that the Marquis saved your son's life." Prince Rui said with a smile.
"..." Jiang Cheng couldn't explain it anymore.
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