Upon hearing this, Jiang Nuan was stunned. After a moment of thought, she finally realized, "You're very dissatisfied with your former master?"
An San pursed his lips and didn't refute, tacitly agreeing with what he said.
"Okay..." After thinking for a moment, Jiang Nuan uttered two words, "Kid."
It's also her fault for being too slow to react. An San's actions were very obvious from beginning to end, but she just didn't think about it.
However, it can't all be blamed on himself; who would have thought that even the secret guards would be dissatisfied with their master?
Upon hearing this, An San's lips twitched involuntarily.
He wasn't actually that much younger than his wife, and after thinking about it, he didn't dare to refute it.
“You can’t judge a book by its cover,” Jiang Nuan sighed and continued, “From our perspective, what he did was indeed excessive. But if you put yourself in his shoes, the weight of the entire nation is on his shoulders, and he has a string of thorny issues to deal with. Even an emperor has his moments of panic. Don’t forget, he’s not much older than the eldest son.”
"Other people's children are always better," Jiang Nuan thought, feeling a pang of sadness at the thought of Huang Laoda.
This child is always doing bad things, but it's all because of my own sentimental attachments. If he had even a little bit of ambition, I wouldn't have left him on the mountain.
Upon hearing this, An San froze. "So that's what you're thinking, Madam."
His tone contained both surprise and a hint of confusion.
He discovered that his wife's views were quite unique; she was probably the only one in the world who dared to treat the emperor as an ordinary person.
“Yes,” Jiang Nuan continued to explain, “It’s not about forgiving or not forgiving. It’s just about giving each other a chance. It would be best if we could get along well. Even if we fall out in the future, we won’t have any regrets.”
"Um."
An San fell silent.
He didn't know how to describe his feelings at that moment; they were complicated and he felt ashamed.
The oxcart continued its leisurely journey, and two days later, it finally arrived in Ping'an County.
The place remains as peaceful as ever, yet it's become a bit more lively.
Why are there so many people?
"Should I go and find out some information?"
"Forget it, let's go home first. We'll find out sooner or later."
"As you wish, madam."
Just as the two were about to leave the city gate, a group of officials hurriedly chased after them.
"This humble servant greets Your Excellency."
"Inspector Niu, it's been a long time."
"Madam still remembers me?" Inspector Niu asked with great surprise. "I really didn't expect that."
hehe……
Jiang Nuan chuckled dryly, but didn't reply. She regretted not leaving faster.
She had guessed this would happen.
Once your status changes, the attitudes of those around you will also change accordingly, and the atmosphere that was originally pleasant can instantly become awkward.
"My wife is going home. Do you have something important to discuss?"
An San's expression was cold, and his words were equally icy.
It's not that I look down on these people, but I'm used to doing things this way.
“That’s how it is,” Inspector Niu glanced cautiously at Jiang Nuan before bracing himself to speak, “When the county magistrate heard that the madam had come to the county town, he instructed us to invite her to a banquet.”
“Your county magistrate has quite the nerve,” An San said unhappily. “A mere ninth-rank official like him wants to invite his wife and he sends you all here. Even the Grand Secretary wouldn’t dare to do that.”
As he spoke, An San sharply sized up the group of people, then continued, "Go back and tell him that I'm staying here, and this isn't over yet!"
They wanted to hire someone, but they only sent a few low-ranking servants. What do they take their mistress for?
Something that comes when called upon and goes when summoned?
If An San hadn't known that times had changed, he could have killed this group of people with just those words.
Jiang Nuan didn't speak; she also wanted an explanation.
While she was in the capital, although the common people didn't know, almost all the civil and military officials were aware of her whereabouts. However, none of them dared to disturb her, let alone invite her to any banquet.
These words terrified Inspector Niu, turning his face pale and causing his legs to tremble. He felt as if he were facing a knife that could strike him at any moment.
"Sir, please don't misunderstand. The county magistrate didn't mean that. He just..." Wiping his sweat, Inspector Niu racked his brains for an excuse, but after a long time, he still didn't know how to explain.
"Never mind, you guys go back," Jiang Nuan didn't want to make things difficult for them. "I'm in a hurry to get home, so it's inconvenient for me to go."
"Madam, I will escort you back."
Seeing Niu Xunjian's dilemma, Jiang Nuan nodded in agreement.
The county officials had helped her a lot back then, and she would be grateful even if it was just out of consideration for Lai Zi.
Upon hearing this, Inspector Niu breathed a long sigh of relief.
Then, he followed the oxcart eagerly, subtly revealing the current situation in Ping'an County.
At dusk, the group arrived at Wolong Village.
“We’ve arrived,” Jiang Nuan said, taking out a purse. “These are for you to have some tea. Thank you for your hard work.”
“Madam, you flatter me,” Inspector Niu did not refuse the purse, but glanced at An San and then said, “With this gentleman here, we are just dragging our feet.”
“You’re very good,” An San said, quite satisfied with Inspector Niu.
Knowing when to advance and when to retreat, and being thorough in one's actions, one avoids causing offense.
These words flattered Inspector Niu, who replied, "You flatter me, sir."
"Does he/she have the ability to read and write?"
“I’ve had a few years of schooling,” Inspector Niu said uneasily, scratching his head and giving a simple, honest smile. “I only know some commonly used characters.”
That's enough.
With a wave of his hand, An San signaled them to leave, then drove the oxcart into the white mist.
They had only taken a few steps when An San spoke with certainty, "Madam, someone has died?"
Upon hearing this, Jiang Nuan asked in surprise, "People died in the outermost formation?"
"right!"
Upon hearing this, Jiang Nuan thought for a moment and then immediately dispelled the formation.
Then, dozens of corpses were seen huddled together, emitting wave after wave of stench.
Immediately, he covered his nose and mouth with his hands.
"how so?"
People can die even on the outskirts?
Who's so unlucky?
An San didn't reply. He stepped forward and searched everyone. After a while, he returned and reported, "These people are all from aristocratic families. They probably have ill intentions."
“Yes,” Jiang Nuan agreed. “Wolong Village has been concealed by my formation, so the possibility of them accidentally wandering in is not high. These people must have other plans, which is why they are trapped inside.”
“All their schemes have come to naught,” An San said, taking out a tinderbox and burning the corpses. “The aristocratic families are a thing of the past. It’s better that they died here, so they won’t have to suffer before they die.”
"Um."
Jiang Nuan nodded, said nothing more, and continued walking forward.
The two returned quite suddenly, close to nightfall, when every house had already closed its gates and they didn't encounter anyone on the road.
Upon suddenly hearing the news of her mother-in-law's return, Xie jumped up excitedly, "Husband, Mother is back!"
After saying that, he ran excitedly to the backyard.
Seeing this, Huang Lao Er chuckled helplessly twice and followed him out.
He always felt that he lived a very rough life. Suddenly, his mother left and his brothers were no longer around. His once large family was suddenly half gone, and he really couldn't get used to it.
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