"Jiang Chao!" Huang Lao Er broke free and fled, clutching his head. "Jiang Chao, you're dead!"
We'll hitch up the car and pick up the old lady in a little while!
"That's enough," said Boss Huang. "We need to focus on the important business."
“Mother,” Huang Xiaosan said, “Although Second Brother spoke crudely, our Ping’an County has indeed seen a significant influx of outsiders because of the courtesan. In fact, the city gates are now much more heavily guarded because of this.”
“That’s right, that’s right,” Huang Lao Er quickly chimed in. “I ran into Brother Lai once before. He said things haven’t been very peaceful lately. There have been a lot of unidentified people in Ping’an County. They’re investigating, and they told us to be careful.”
Upon hearing this, Jiang Nuan's eyes sparkled, shimmering with light.
"Young Master Wang must have important business to attend to this time. Be careful and don't get too close to him!"
If it were a specific medical consultation, why would there be no progress at all? This unhurried pace seems very strange!
“Understood,” Boss Huang nodded. “They’ve never been on our side anyway, so it’s better for everyone to keep our distance.”
Thinking of Ji Xuan's identity, Jiang Nuan added, "It doesn't have to be too far, just somewhere not too far or too close will do."
Anyway, with their own wine as a bond, even if they do nothing, the Emperor won't do anything to the Huang family.
That's enough.
In short, His Majesty, for the sake of future wine, will not treat the Huang family unfairly.
"Mother," Huang Xiaosan asked tentatively, "Does what happened in the county town have anything to do with Young Master Wang?"
Otherwise, Mother wouldn't have specifically brought this up separately.
At this moment, Huang Xiaosan was very curious about Ji Xuan's identity.
Why are you making such a big commotion as soon as you arrive? What are you trying to do?
“It should be related to him,” Jiang Nuan murmured softly, thinking of Inspector Niu and the clerk who had been probing her. “Perhaps it’s also related to Qingfeng Temple.”
It seems that the peace of Ping'an County began to disappear after the attack on Qingfeng Temple.
It seems my guess was right. Qingfeng Temple is a huge and secretive organization. Tsk tsk, it even poses a threat to the emperor. It is not to be underestimated.
Thinking of this, Jiang Nuan straightened her face and said, "Pack your things, call some people, and let's go to Qingfeng Temple."
"What are we going there for?" Huang Lao Er asked, puzzled. "We've wiped out the whole place, what else is Mother looking for?"
"The remnants of Qingfeng Temple!"
After saying that, Jiang Nuan didn't explain further. "It's just a try. Even if we can't find it, there's no loss, and it will put our minds at ease."
Although this level of struggle was beyond their reach, Jiang Nuan felt she needed to gather more information.
Qingfeng Temple has always been a hidden danger; it could emerge at any time. If we find certain clues, even if we can't do anything about it for the time being, we can still deliver the final blow at a crucial moment.
"Aunt, are these people related to Young Master Wang?"
Upon hearing this, Jiang Nuan gave her nephew a deep look and said, "Some things are better left unsaid."
Upon hearing this, a sudden pressure descended, and everyone fell silent.
Except for Huang Lao Er.
"What does this have to do with Young Master Wang? Besides buying wine to treat his illness, why is Young Master Wang also seeking out Qingfeng Temple?"
"Shut up," Xie pinched his waist. "I'll talk to you about this when we get back. Just listen to your mother for now."
"I've said what I needed to say. Pack your things, take your weapons, and I'll go find someone. We'll head to Qingfeng Temple in about an incense stick's time!"
"clear!"
On the other side, the people in the carriage remained silent.
Han Yi was very talkative, but Ji Xuan clearly had no intention of speaking, and he wouldn't want to make a fool of himself.
I closed my eyes and took a nap in the carriage.
Suddenly, Qi Yong asked softly, "Young Master Han, have you ever considered entering officialdom?"
Upon hearing this, Han Yi immediately opened his eyes and sat up straight. "What do you mean by that, Uncle Qi?"
“Young Master Han is both talented and virtuous, and he is on good terms with my master,” Qi Yong said unhurriedly. “A mere merchant is beneath his talents!”
"Uncle Qi is joking," Han Yi composed himself and chuckled, "I don't have that kind of luck."
Without the protection of ancestors or official rank, how can one enter officialdom?
It's not impossible to buy official titles with money, but the waters are too deep, and his current foundation is too shallow, so he doesn't dare to get involved easily.
As for what Qi Yong said, it wasn't that he wasn't tempted, but he always felt that this person was testing him.
“Of course there is,” Qi Yong shook his head and said meaningfully, “Your good fortune is yet to come!”
Although this man is a merchant, he is favored by his master and has a good relationship with the Huang family. If nothing unexpected happens, he can win without even trying.
Thinking of this, Qi Yong felt a pang of jealousy.
Why isn't he so lucky?
"Uncle Qi, please don't make fun of me," Han Yi shook his head, "What good fortune do I have?"
She is truly blessed. How could she have lost her mother at a young age, her grandfather in her youth, and only one unreliable relative left to depend on her?
Upon hearing this, Ji Xuan spoke up, "Brother Han, do you really not want to serve in the government?"
"Brother Wang, are you serious?" Han Yi asked seriously. "You want to find a position for me?"
“If Brother Han is willing,” Ji Xuan said with a light laugh, “it is certainly possible.”
"Let me think about it!"
Logically speaking, he should be overjoyed that such a good thing happened to him.
However, this matter is clearly not that simple.
There is never any good without a reason in this world. Wang Xuan's attempt to secure a position for himself is not only an attempt to win me over, but it is also likely related to the Huang family.
After much hesitation, Han Yi was unable to make a decision.
Although Wang Xuan meant no harm, being tied together inevitably puts one at a disadvantage.
After a long silence, Han Yi gritted his teeth and said, "Brother Wang, could I give you an answer in a few days?"
"Alright, Brother Han, please proceed."
After he said that, the entire carriage fell silent again.
After a long while, the carriage slowly came to a stop. Qi Yong helped his master into the room, warmed another cup of health wine from Juquanlou, and watched Ji Xuan drink it before he began to vent his dissatisfaction.
"Master, the Huang family is too ungrateful. This world belongs to the Emperor. Even if they got the formula, would they take it for free?"
What's even more outrageous is that they dare to look down on the Emperor! Where do they get the nerve?
"Imperial Physician Liu is useless. He's timid and hesitant in everything he does, and he doesn't even know how to protect the Emperor. He's forgotten who pays his salary!"
"Young Master Han is really something. The master intends to promote him, yet he's still so hesitant, acting like he's on guard against everything..."
"Shut up," Ji Xuan said, his ears aching from the noise. "I'm dizzy."
“I won’t say, I won’t say,” Qi Yong explained dejectedly, “This servant is just feeling sorry for His Majesty.”
His master was the only one who could have any say in the palace, unlike the Huang family who were so stifled.
“What’s there to feel sorry for?” Ji Xuan shook his head. “I’m already incredibly lucky to have survived. There’s no need to worry about anything else.”
Feeling frustrated? Definitely.
But I wasn't as embarrassed or annoyed as I had imagined.
As the emperor of the Great Zhou, one must have the capacity for tolerance. The Huang family is indeed useful and has no intention of harming others, posing no threat to me.
This trip was originally intended to be an incognito journey, so we can't be as particular as we usually are.
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