Chapter 42: What is more difficult than blocking dozens of shadow guards is sharing...
Wen Ying did not hear the last few words of Yan Jing's words. When she wanted to get closer to listen to the rest of the conversation, the conversation had already ended.
Geng You glanced around lazily, and suddenly caught a glimpse of the shadow of the screen. He subconsciously touched the hilt of his sword and moved lightly to the screen.
Seeing the figure approaching, the veins on Wen Ying's forehead jumped and she leaned back slightly, trying to hide herself in the darkness and cover.
Geng You frowned slightly, realizing that something was wrong, he took a step forward and suddenly leaned behind the screen!
"Gongchu?" Yan Jing tilted his head to look at him and said lightly, "What's wrong?"
Geng You stood beside the screen and squinted his eyes. When he heard his master's question, he turned around and replied:
"Ah, it's okay, Lord Yan, where are we going next?"
The sunlight shone into the room through the hollow window lattices, and the place where the boy's eyes had just focused was empty.
Yan Jing withdrew his gaze from Geng You and said calmly, "Go and fulfill your promise."
As soon as he finished speaking, he suddenly remembered something and added, "The enemy attacked a few days ago, and Miss Liu must have been frightened."
"Tell Aunt Lan to go and chat with her."
"yes."
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After climbing out of the window and landing on the ground, Wen Ying looked around and made sure that she still did not feel uncomfortable being monitored, then she breathed a sigh of relief.
There was no reason to bring Chuntao with her, which meant that as long as someone came to Qingzhuyuan and found that she was missing, she would have no room for argument.
Fortunately, Yan Jing didn't seem to be suspicious.
So, what to do next?
What he knew now was that Yan Jing had lied to him. Not only did he know the whole story of his father's case, but he also played a role in it.
Although it is unclear what the purpose behind Yan Jing's actions was, it can be seen from Wei Quan's attitude towards him that Yan Jing had no ill will towards the Wen family, and even helped the Wen family to a certain extent.
Wen Ying paced in the room, analyzing the current situation.
Wei Quan went to the next house to inquire, but even if he followed them it would not be of much use.
And Yan Jing...
If she were Yan Jing, after being tested by the Dali Temple Minister, she would probably choose to resolve the source of suspicion in order to protect herself, that is, to distance herself from the Wen family.
Now is the best time to find out the truth, she wants to follow Yan Jing.
Let’s go back and bring Chuntao over to take over the shift.
After making up her mind, Wen Ying stopped and stood still. When she was about to take action, she turned around.
"Ms. Liu."
"ah!"
Wen Ying was startled by the plump woman who suddenly appeared in front of her. She touched her chest to calm herself down and said, "My Lord... Aunt Lan, why are you walking without making any sound?"
He was so focused on his thoughts that he was only alert to the strange smell and overlooked Lan Yi who had no ill intentions.
"Lord Yan asked me to come here," Lan Yi said with a smile, taking Wen Ying's hand and walking to the chair, "He is very worried about you."
Lan Yi helped Wen Ying sit down, and Wen Ying was a little confused: "Are you worried about me?"
As an elder in the mansion, Lan Yi has watched Yan Jing grow up since he was a child, and thinks she knows her master like the back of her hand.
She knew very well why Lord Yan asked her to come - there must be something wrong with his relationship with Miss Liu, but he was too embarrassed as a grown man to do so, so he asked her to say something nice!
It must be so!
"Of course I'm worried about you! You don't know the nature of our adults. They think a lot, do a lot, but don't say it."
Lan Yi picked up the teapot attentively and poured a cup of tea for Wen Ying: "The hunt has just ended. Didn't you leave early because you were not feeling well? Oh, Lord Yan was worried about me. My wounds haven't healed yet, but I rushed to see you as soon as I woke up!"
"Wei Quan, did Lord Wei know? I heard that they were trying to seal off the enclosure at that time, but they didn't have time to stop him. What did they say? Oh, if you are concerned, you will be in chaos!"
Wen Ying held the cup of tea that was pushed to her, and listened to Lan Yi's endless chatter, a little stunned: "Really?"
"Oh, how could I lie to you?" Lan Yi covered her mouth and laughed secretly. She sat down next to Wen Ying and grabbed a handful of melon seeds from somewhere. "Miss Liu, is there something bothering you? Tell me. I, Lan Yi, will not tell you anything else. As long as it is related to Lord Yan, I know everything!"
The middle-aged woman was so enthusiastic that Wen Ying felt a little overwhelmed.
She still remembered that she had things to do, so she waved her hand and said, "There's nothing I want to know. Lord Yan has been very kind to me, and I've always been grateful for his kindness."
Lan Yi heard this and thought to herself that it was not good. Could it be that this girl considered her master as a benefactor and friend? This was troublesome. No wonder Lord Yan asked her to come. This situation was indeed tricky, but not unsolvable.
Look at her miraculous recovery!
"Oh, Miss Liu, what you said is too polite. We are family, so why should we talk about gratitude and care?" Lan Yi also put a bunch of melon seeds in front of Wen Ying. "I have been in the mansion for so many years, and I have never seen Lord Yan care so much about any girl."
"On the first day of the Archery and Horseback Feast, Lord Yan specifically told Miss Chuntao not to wake you up in order to let you sleep a little longer. Have you ever seen such a considerate husband?"
Wen Ying was slightly stunned, and she asked why Chuntao didn't wake her up that day. It turned out to be this reason. She couldn't help but murmured: "So that's it..."
Lan Yi saw that there was a play, and immediately smiled, and she produced a plate of cakes from nowhere and pushed it in front of Wen Ying: "It just so happens that I have nothing to do today, so I will tell you about Lord Yan. This story starts from when Lord Yan was a child..."
Alarm bells started ringing in Wen Ying's mind. Once this conversation started, she would have no time to follow Yan Jing.
She immediately raised her hand and touched her forehead, frowned slightly, closed her eyes and said weakly: "I suddenly feel dizzy..."
"Oh, this is not good." Lan Yi hurriedly stood up and helped Wen Ying sit on the bed. "Miss Liu, lie down and rest for a while. I will ask someone to find the palace doctor."
Wouldn't it be even more impossible for her to escape if she went to the government doctor?
"Ahem," Wen Ying pretended to lie down weakly, "Auntie Lan, no need, I just need to lie down for a while, let me be alone for a while."
"Oh okay, I understand." Lan Yi nodded in understanding, let go of Wen Ying's hand, and slowly moved away from the bed.
Wen Ying closed her eyes and listened carefully to the footsteps and movements.
Until there was a "creak" sound, she opened her eyes instantly, sat up and was about to get out of bed, she saw Lan Yi who had returned, her face suddenly turned pale.
"Oh, why is Miss Liu sitting up? Are you feeling better?" Lan Yi looked at Wen Ying in surprise, holding a small stool in her hand.
"Ah, my head still hurts." Wen Ying fell on the pillow gracefully and said softly, "Auntie Lan, why are you back?"
Didn't you say leave her alone for a while?!
Lan Yi put the stool beside her bed with a smile and sat down firmly: "I'm here to accompany you. Didn't you say you didn't want to call the court doctor? Then I will stay here with you and entertain you. Otherwise, it will be boring to lie alone."
Wen Ying: ...Actually, that’s not the case.
She looked at the motionless Lan Yi, then looked at the ceiling of the bed in silence, knowing in her heart that she would not be able to go out today.
Even more difficult to deal with than dozens of shadow guards is Lan Yi, who has a strong desire to share.
"Speaking of our Lord Yan, people outside always say that he is lucky, as if he has never suffered any hardship. In fact, those are just rumors from outsiders." Lan Yi began to talk while chewing melon seeds. "Lord Yan has a younger brother, who was born to Master Yan's favorite concubine. He has always been more favored than Lord Yan..."
Lan Yi's talk started from how Yan Jing learned literature at the age of three and how he could write at the age of five, to how he won the top three honors in the imperial examinations and was promoted to a higher rank. She praised her master in both explicit and implicit ways as if he were the best in the world.
It was not until late in the day and night fell that Lan Yi needed to prepare dinner. She left Wen Ying's bedside reluctantly. Before leaving, she gave her an encouraging gesture, saying that she would always support her and Yan Jing.
At this point in time, Yan Jing should be about to return home, and there would be nothing to be found out.
Wen Ying was really having a headache now. She rubbed her temples and decided to bring Chuntao back no matter what. She would not bear this hardship alone.
Just go and discuss it with Yan Jing directly. I don’t think he will refuse such a small request.
Wen Ying carefully selected a chest-length skirt from her wardrobe, a light and transparent gauze top with a front opening, and a short fleece shawl. After confirming that the bracelet on her wrist was correct, she walked towards the door of the mansion, trying to welcome Yan Jing back home as soon as possible, and taking the opportunity to use the beauty trap to inquire about his whereabouts today.
Qingzhu Pavilion was not far from the government gate, so the journey was smooth until Geng You and Huang Ben were met on the road.
"Miss Liu." Huang Ben bowed to Wen Ying and called respectfully.
"Why are you here at this hour?" Geng You smiled and raised his hand to greet him. After a moment, he suddenly realized something and tapped his palm, "Are you here to wait for Master Yan Jing?"
Wen Ying nodded and replied, "Yes, is Lord Yan back?"
Without Geng You saying anything, Wen Ying saw the door curtain of the golden carriage move slightly, and someone walked out.
The man was wearing a black hood, wrapping himself tightly, and Wen Ying thought Yan Jing had changed his clothes. But when the man got off the carriage, it was obvious that he was shorter than Yan Jing.
Looking at the carriage again, she saw Yan Jing in a silver robe and red lining walking out of it. When he saw her, he smiled gently: "Miss Liu, it's cold, why are you waiting here?"
Wen Ying was bewildered and wanted to ask something but was blocked by Yan Jing who said, "Wasn't Miss Liu feeling unwell this afternoon? Come inside first and talk."
He could only follow them closely and look back and forth between the man in black and Yan Jing.
Finally, he couldn't help but ask as soon as he entered the room: "Master Yan, who is this...?"
Yan Jing paused, turned around gently, and said with a smile: "Miss Liu, you have seen it."
Have you seen... ?
Wen Ying glanced sideways at the hooded man.
She stretched out her arms from under her cloak, raised her hands to pull down the hood, revealing a face as beautiful as a rose in May.
It was Gao Lerong!
It's already night time, and Yan Jing actually brought an unmarried woman back home at this time?
She couldn't help but take a step back and Wen Ying covered her mouth in shock.
Could this be the plot of "the husband suddenly brings a concubine home and wants to kick the mistress out of the house"? !
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