When Madam Xie arrived at the hall, Madam Wang had already returned to normal, gentle and quiet, just like usual.
"This..." She was a little unsure of what to do. "Never mind, I'll just be more careful in the future."
After whispering, he quickly went to help.
We had already discussed things last night. After finishing breakfast and exchanging a few words, the family prepared to split up and go their separate ways.
Just a few steps outside the gate, Qi Yong appeared, followed by a group of people.
Even an ordinary black cotton robe couldn't suppress the chilling aura hidden deep within.
"Qi Yong," Jiang Nuan's mood immediately soured upon seeing this scene, "What are you doing here? And with so many people?"
"Is Madam Jiang going out?" Qi Yong said to himself, "It's probably not possible now."
"What happened?"
"His Majesty's campaign to suppress the remnants of Qingfeng Temple is at a critical juncture."
Upon hearing this, everyone looked at each other in bewilderment.
Jiang Nuan couldn't understand it at all, "You can do your thing, what does it have to do with us?"
She refused to believe that these thieves, preoccupied with their own problems, would even think of seeking revenge.
“How can it be unrelated?” Qi Yong retorted with a serious expression. “You treated them so badly back then, you’re bound to be resented.”
Upon hearing this, Jiang Nuan looked the person up and down with a half-smile, "Just say what you want to say, don't assume people are like you."
"What does that mean?" Qi Yong turned to the person behind him in disbelief and asked, "Does she think I'm not smart enough?"
The person being questioned coughed lightly, suppressing a laugh, and replied with their head down, "You must have misunderstood."
"No misunderstanding, that's exactly what I meant."
“Lady Jiang,” Qi Yong exclaimed, “I’m very clever; even His Majesty has praised me.”
"Don't change the subject," Jiang Nuan waved her hand and asked seriously, "Why did you bring people here? Are you imprisoning our family?"
If that really happens, Jiang Nuan clenched her fists; she would definitely make Ji Xuan regret it.
"Of course not," Qi Yong's expression changed drastically, and then he retorted indignantly, "His Majesty greatly respects Lady Jiang, and you have done His Majesty a great favor. How could I, a mere servant, do such a thing?"
Seeing Qi Yong's nervousness, Jiang Nuan curled the corners of her lips and pointed behind him, "If that's the case, what are these people doing here?"
"Of course it's to protect your family," Qi Yong explained earnestly. "You had a grudge against Qingfeng Temple before, and His Majesty was worried that they might do something desperate, so he specially sent people to protect you."
"Where are the people in the carriage?" Jiang Nuan's eyes held a hint of mockery. "Were they here to protect us too?"
It doesn't look like it at all!
“They,” Qi Yong’s expression froze, and he explained awkwardly, “they’re just here to make up the numbers.”
Although I had already guessed that I would be discovered, it was still too fast to be discovered before I even entered the door.
"Just to make up the numbers?" Jiang Nuan pointed behind her. "There are enough people in my family, we don't need to make up the numbers."
"Well," Qi Yong rubbed his nose, "we'll talk about it later. Let's go into the courtyard first, and I'll explain it to you in a bit."
"No, let's make this clear now," Xie rushed up. "What if you stay in the courtyard and refuse to come out? There are so many of you, and we can't just kick you out."
"You little rascal," Qi Yong said, somewhat embarrassed and annoyed that his thoughts had been exposed, "you're too sharp-tongued."
"You guessed right," Xie said smugly. "I knew you wanted to do that."
If they want to act shamelessly, they'll have to get past her first; anyway, they're in the right.
"I'm not going to talk to you," Qi Yong decided not to argue with the little girl, and turned to look at Jiang Nuan in a flattering manner, saying, "Madam Jiang, what do you think? Shall we go inside first and talk?"
"Go in."
"Mother," Xie whispered in Jiang Nuan's ear, "what if he has bad intentions if we don't find out the truth?"
Although the voice was soft, it was just enough for Qi Yong to hear, clearly meant for someone to hear on purpose.
Although she wouldn't refute Jiang Nuan's words, she would subtly try to sow discord between someone else.
Qi Yong's face turned pale when he heard this.
Although he doesn't look like a good person, he's not that bad either. His master's life is in someone else's hands, so he wouldn't be that stupid.
However, we are indeed in the wrong today.
These two are very important, and the Emperor is being closely watched. It wouldn't be safe to place them elsewhere, so it's better to put them directly into the Huang family's household, killing three birds with one stone.
"It's alright. If she dares to have any bad thoughts, break her legs!"
A gust of cold wind blew by, and Qi Yong subconsciously tightened his arms, took a few steps back, and shouted guiltily behind him, "Did you hear what Madam Jiang said? Hurry up and go inside, what are you standing there like an idiot for?"
"And those two in the carriage, aren't you going to get down quickly, or do I have to personally invite you?"
Because these two were implicated, Qi Yong couldn't help but take his anger out on them.
As soon as she finished speaking, Meiyu stepped out first.
"Please calm down, Eunuch Qi," Mei Yu said obediently, offering a bow. "I was foolish and didn't react in time."
Seeing Meiyu so humble, Qi Yong sighed softly, "It's not your fault, it was my overreaction. You should go inside first."
It's truly ironic how a once beautiful daughter of an official has ended up like this.
"Thank you for your forgiveness, Eunuch. I am deeply grateful."
After Meiyu stood up, Qi Yong suddenly spoke up, "Since the contract has been dissolved, stop demeaning yourself. The good days are yet to come."
Upon hearing this, Meiyu paused, "I understand."
Upon hearing the voice from inside the carriage, Madam Qin knew who was on the other side and her expression immediately changed drastically.
They dawdled and refused to come out.
But she couldn't keep putting it off, so she gritted her teeth and came down, saying, "Second Aunt, cousins, it's been a long time."
"Tang, Qin Shi," Xie Shi said in surprise, "how come it's you?"
"It's a long story," she said, not wanting to elaborate.
Jiang Nuan glanced at Qin Shi indifferently and then said, "It's not proper for you to just stand at the door. Hurry up and go inside."
After entering the front yard, Jiang Nuan dismissed everyone around her and looked directly at Qi Yong, asking, "What exactly happened?"
"Haven't I already explained that?" Qi Yong glanced upwards guiltily.
"I want to hear the truth."
Jiang Nuan's voice was firm and resolute.
She let him in because she knew she couldn't refuse; if she wanted to survive in the Great Zhou, she had to give the emperor the respect due to him.
However, this does not mean that she accepts being kept in the dark.
Qi Yong didn't want Jiang Nuan to know too much. It concerned the country and the face of the royal family, and it wasn't appropriate for outsiders to know.
Realizing that Jiang Nuan was not giving up, and remembering his master's instruction to "treat him as a national hero," he finally gritted his teeth and explained, "Our trip is just a side trip to see a doctor; the main purpose is to eliminate the remnants of the former crown prince."
The treatment has been ineffective for so many years; all those previous attempts were just to prolong the illness.
"The remnants of the former crown prince?" Jiang Nuan's eyes widened. "Those people from Qingfeng Temple? Impossible!"
If the remnants of the former crown prince were of the same caliber as Qingfeng Temple, would the emperor of a country need to make a special trip to deal with them?
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