Chapter 127

Jiashan could never have imagined that the people who came to Changchun Temple would be Qi and Hong'er.

Seeing Jiashan, Qi was obviously surprised. While she changed the handkerchief on Hong'er's forehead, she stood up in surprise and said, "Why is Your Highness here?"

Qi knew that Jiashan was not in the capital, and that she was pregnant. Jiashan spread the news that the capital was too hot, so she took Xuan'er to a manor in the suburbs of the capital to escape the heat.

Jiashan was a princess with her own manor and fief. Qi Shi could never have guessed that Jiashan actually came to Changchun Temple. After all, the distance between Changchun Temple and the capital was far, and it was not convenient to go back and forth.

Jiashan didn't want to exchange too much pleasantries with Qi. She asked with bright eyes, "Is Zhan Shaoying here?"

Qi didn't expect that her first question would be about Zhan Shaoying. Jiashan had always been disdainful to mention Zhan Shaoying.

After all, Qi is not a fool. Although he does not understand the ins and outs of everything, when he sees Jiashan suddenly appear here and thinks about the various abnormalities of Zhan Shaoying in the past few days, even the dumbest person will understand something.

Qi said bluntly, "He is here too."

Jiashan's expression suddenly became serious. She looked Qi up and down and said, "Tell me in detail how you got here."

Jiashan seldom spoke to her in such an unquestionable tone. Although she was a princess, Qi was a good person. Jiashan had a deep relationship with her and had always wanted to be on good terms with her.

This is the first time that I have used my power to overwhelm someone.

Qi was a person who could judge the importance of things. She could tell that Jiashan's tone was not good, so she quickly told the story from the beginning in a soft voice: "About five days ago, Zhan Shaoying came back and said that he heard people say that the fog on Lingyao Peak was unique, especially in this season, when the mountain fog was floating and it was the only one in the world."

"After hearing this, Hong Ge'er has been clamoring to come. Your Highness is also a mother, and you should understand that although he and I don't get along, sometimes you can't help but think about your children."

"I couldn't persuade Hong Ge'er. Even though I felt it was strange, I still went out with Zhan Shaoying."

Five days ago?

Jiashan frowned. She left the capital seven days ago. If what Qi said was true, then Zhan Shaoying had started planning this trip five days ago.

So, did he come to Changchun Temple specifically because I was here?

Seeing Jiashan's frown, Qi lowered her head and reported, "We have lived in the mountains for two days. When we were about to leave today, Hong Ge'er suddenly developed a high fever. Lingyao Peak is a remote place with few people. There is no place to find a doctor. Hong Ge'er is too young..."

At this point, Qi revealed some of the vulnerability that only a mother can have: "I had no choice but to follow Zhan Shaoying's suggestion and come to the nearby Changchun Temple to seek a place to stay. Mr. Xin'an has always been kind and compassionate, and there are herbs planted here, so they can always help in an emergency."

"I really didn't expect to meet the princess here..."

Jiashan listened quietly, then glanced at the sleeping Hong Ge'er and asked, "How is Hong Ge'er? Has the high fever subsided?"

Qi said, "Princess Lao is concerned. I just gave him some herbal medicine and he just fell asleep. I feel like he is not as hot as before."

Jiashan then went forward in person and felt the temperature of Hongger's forehead.

Hong Ge'er is one year younger than Xuan Ge'er and is far less handsome than Xuan Ge'er. At this moment, he is curled up in the quilt, and his little face outside the quilt is red from the heat, looking very pitiful and helpless.

This finally aroused Jiashan's sympathy. She sighed and remained silent for a moment.

Jiashan sat down slowly in the room. She looked around the yard and saw that there were still a dozen people guarding outside the yard. She asked in a low voice, "Are the guards who came out with you this time all from the Anguo Mansion?"

Qi paused and said, "There are three or four who look unfamiliar. Zhan Shaoying said they are the guards he newly recruited into the mansion."

Jiashan's heart sank, and he could not help but get angry. He slammed the table hard and scolded, "You really put a lot of effort into it!"

No matter how confused Qi was, she couldn't help but hesitate and ask, "Your Highness, is there anything wrong?"

Jiashan frowned, looked up at her, and said slowly: "I always thought you were a smart person, but I didn't expect you to do such a stupid thing."

Qi felt uneasy when she heard a hint of trepidation in her tone.

Jiashan said calmly: "My visit to Changchun Temple is a secret matter. Originally, we cannot allow outsiders here."

Qi's heart tensed up, and she first looked at Hong'er lying on the bed.

Jiashan's eyes also stayed on Hong Ge'er. She said in a deep voice: "Hong Ge'er is sick right now and is not suitable for long-distance travel. Besides, we still have some affection for each other. I can make an exception and take you in for one night. Wait until his fever subsides tomorrow before you leave."

"But you and Hong'er must move into my yard." Jiashan said expressionlessly.

This is an order.

Having said that, Qi naturally knew that staying overnight at Changchun Temple would offend Jiashan, but she did not drive them away out of sympathy as a mother.

However, close surveillance is inevitable.

Qi had never wanted to be an enemy of Jiashan. Thinking more deeply, she realized that this might be a trap set by Zhan Shaoying using them mother and son. Otherwise, how could they explain meeting the eldest princess here?

Qi lowered her head and immediately surrendered, "Yes, but it depends on your Highness' orders."

Jiashan did not take Qi's mother and son away directly, but went back to his own yard first and asked Jianlan to call Zhu Ming.

Zhu Ming is the chief guard at Princess Jiashan's mansion. On the surface, it was Zhu Ming who was protecting Jiashan and Xuan'er's safety during this trip out of the capital.

Apart from this, Zhan Yue also secretly sent a number of people to accompany him, but now is far from the time to expose them.

Adding up all these guards, both visible and covert, Jiashan had a total of more than a hundred guards, and most of them were good fighters. Moreover, Changchun Temple also had its own guards.

With these people around, Jiashan was not afraid of Zhan Shaoying's actions. No matter what Zhan Shaoying had in mind, since he dared to come here, she would never tolerate him.

Zhu Ming arrived soon. He was dressed in black and knelt in front of Jiashan. "Your Highness, please call me down. What do you want me to do?"

Jiashan whispered, "Take a few more people with you and tie up the guards in the next yard."

Zhu Ming was stunned, but he did not raise any objections. He just asked, "Are they all tied up?"

Jiashan hummed, her expression somewhat serious, and said, "After tying him up, lock him up in the side room in our yard and assign a few reliable people to watch him."

Zhu Ming said: "Yes."

Jiashan's brows were furrowed the whole time. After giving the instructions, she added, "After finishing this matter, go and see where Zhan Shaoying is. If you find him, bring him directly to this room and keep him there. Do not let him go out."

Although Zhu Ming was the head of the guards in the Princess's Mansion, he did not know as much about the grudge between Jiashan and Zhan Shaoying as Liu Qi or Su Yu did. Although he knew that Zhan Shaoying was from the Anguo Mansion, he still treated Zhan Shaoying as an ordinary nephew of Zhan Yue.

After hearing what Jiashan said, Zhu Ming understood Zhan Shaoying's position. He asked calmly, "Do you want to tie him up?"

Jiashan thought about it and said calmly, "Not for now."

Zhu Ming stood up and immediately went to do what Jiashan had asked him to do.

Jiashan then ordered Dancui and Jianlan to bring Qi's mother and son over.

After all this time, Qi has regained his former composure and alertness.

She leaned on the couch holding Hong'er, trying her best not to disturb Jiashan.

After a while, Zhu Ming came back.

Compared to the ease when he left, Zhu Ming's expression became more serious. He stepped forward and reported, "Your Highness, among the fourteen guards, there are several unusually skilled ones. It took me a lot of effort to subdue them. I boldly guess that they are definitely not as simple as ordinary guards."

Jiashan had already guessed the result, otherwise he would not have allowed Zhu Mingduo to take more people with him.

She asked, "Are you injured? Were all fourteen people tied up?"

Zhu Ming said: "It took a lot of effort, but no one was injured. I have already had them all locked up in the side room."

Jiashan felt relieved when she heard this. She raised her eyes and asked, "Where is Zhan Shaoying?"

"Don't worry, Your Highness. He is also detained in the chamber." Zhu Ming said, "When I found him, he was picking herbs. This young master has never practiced martial arts, so it is much easier to subdue him."

Jiashan thought about it for a while, and then said seriously: "Take me to have a look."

Jiashan thought that Zhan Shaoying would be like a headless fly at this moment. After all, he was detained for no reason, and his wife, children and guards were all missing. It was an unprovoked disaster.

Unexpectedly, Zhan Shaoying was much calmer and more peaceful than she thought.

When they arrived at the room, Zhan Shaoying was stroking a jade pendant with flowing clouds and a hundred blessings on his waist. When he saw Jiashan, he did not greet him but just smiled faintly.

He said to her, "I know it's you."

Jiashan hadn't seen Zhan Shaoying for a long time. If he thought carefully, the last time they met was in the mourning hall of the old lady Wen.

At other times, even when they were together, she never paid much attention to him.

After having Xuan Ge'er, Jia Shan had actually almost forgotten everything about her past life. She had completely eliminated her initial hatred and resentment towards Zhan Shaoying, leaving only indifference.

Zhan Shaoying was wearing a dark red jacket with gold embroidery today. He was sitting in front of his desk, which was in the shadow, making it difficult to see him clearly.

Jiashan then realized that, without knowing when, there had been a hint of scheming and gloom between his brows, and he was no longer as handsome as before.

Jiashan looked him up and down, then took off his clothes and sat down.

She asked, "Why did you come here with all your heart?"

Zhan Shaoying smiled slowly, leaned forward slightly, and rested his head on his hands that were crossed on the desk.

He looked at Jiashan motionlessly and said, "That's really sad."

He lowered his eyelashes and said softly, "Can't I just come here to chase you?"

As soon as he finished speaking, before Jiashan could react, Zhu Ming, who was standing beside him, had already unsheathed his sword.

Although he was under Jiashan's orders, he also believed in Zhan Yue. Hearing Zhan Shaoying's frivolous tone, Zhu Ming immediately felt angry.

Jiashan sneered and said bluntly: "Put away your flirtation as soon as possible!"

Her eyes flashed like lightning: "You'd better think it over before you reply to me."

"This is not the capital. Even if I kill you here, I can make it look like an accidental death." Jiashan's eyebrows were long and she looked heroic. She looked down at him and said, "Don't try to challenge my patience."

"You can't bear the consequences." Jiashan's eyes were extremely cold, like a wolf in the snow.

Zhan Shaoying's brows suddenly turned cold, his eyelashes drooped slightly, and he leaned back slightly, leaning diagonally on the stool, staring at Jiashan silently.