Chapter 776 Waiting, King Nanli
Nan Yan nodded hurriedly, then said, "Just now at the door, I saw the gate of this villa and it looked familiar, but the last time I came here——"
Ran Xiaoyu interjected, "There's no plaque on the gate."
Nan Yan nodded solemnly.
When the two looked at each other, their eyes seemed a little nervous.
Just now, when Nan Yan saw this villa at the gate, she was completely stunned, because this gate was almost exactly the same as the nameless mansion where Arslan brought her to Hecheng last time and they stayed.
There is no plaque except on the gate.
However, she didn't say it immediately.
Firstly, Duke Cheng was right beside him at the time, and if he spoke out rashly, he didn’t know what kind of reaction it would cause.
Secondly, there are many similar gardens, mansions and gates in the world.
Perhaps the same gate was built in both places, making them look almost identical.
So, Nan Yan didn't speak immediately, and planned to walk in and take a look first.
Unfortunately, the last time she went to that nameless mansion, she entered it late at night and could hardly see the surrounding scenery. Later, although she stayed there for a day, she spent most of the time in the wing room. Arslan told her not to wander around.
Even once, when she went out to look for her grandmother who was wandering around due to an illness, she only walked from the garden to the back of the lobby.
She was still unfamiliar with everything around her.
It felt as if we were in the same place.
But, I can't be sure.
So, Ran Xiaoyu was called in. After all, she had been protecting herself secretly at that time, so maybe she had seen something.
In this life, Ran Xiaoyu also frowned and thought for a long time, then said softly: "My Lady, actually - I haven't seen that place clearly either."
"ah……"
"When I arrived with the Empress, it was already late at night."
“…”
"Also, during that day, in order to avoid being discovered, I hid in the rockery in the garden. I only dared to go near your room at night, so—"
So, what she saw was no more than what he saw.
Moreover, if Arslan and the others had only taken him to the other side of the wing, then it could be said that the nameless mansion he saw was only a small part of it.
This villa is really too big.
Nan Yan thought for a moment and then said, "By the way, the last time Arslan took us to Hecheng, do you remember the route he took after entering the city?"
Ran Xiaoyu shook her head and said, "He's taking a detour."
"A detour?"
"Yes," she said, "I felt it at the time. It was the middle of the night, and there were many houses in Crane City, with streets as densely packed as a web. So, I couldn't remember the route I took."
“…”
Nan Yan frowned.
Only then did she remember that the last time Arslan took her into the city was late at night, and it took a full hour to reach the "nameless mansion".
It turned out to be a detour.
At that time, he probably didn't know that Ran Xiaoyu was following them.
He just didn't want to make himself clear about the route they took.
It seems that this person is really cunning. He was already wary of them at that time.
but--
If this is true, then doesn't it mean that the nameless mansion they arrived at at that time is very likely the current Golden Mansion?
A knot formed between Nan Yan's eyebrows.
This matter is really no trivial matter.
He was the Duke of Cheng, and his daughter was the newly restored Concubine Kang, a powerful and influential woman. If he had secretly made friends with the King of Nanli of the Kingdom of Dan, this matter would not have been so simple.
Although, Nan Yan knew that Zhu Feng also had spies in the Kingdom of Dian, and there must be quite a few members of the royal family of Dian who had connections with high-ranking officials of the Kingdom of Yan.
Politics, that's what it is.
But now, because of the relocation of the capital, Zhu Feng is relying on Duke Cheng. If Duke Cheng has any ulterior motives, then it will be a big deal.
Ran Xiaoyu said, "Why didn't your Majesty tell the Emperor directly?"
Nan Yan said, "Because I'm still not sure whether this Jinlou Villa is the mansion I visited originally."
“…”
"If it's not the case, and I rashly tell the emperor, wouldn't it bring disaster to Duke Cheng's family?"
Ran Xiaoyu gritted her teeth and said, "He deserves it!"
“…”
"Your Majesty, don't forget that they wanted to harm you before!"
Nan Yan looked up at her.
He sighed, then said, "Of course I know. If that were all, I would have taken action against them long ago, and it would have been even more impossible for Concubine Kang to be restored to the throne."
Ran Xiaoyu was stunned for a moment, then she understood a little: "Your Majesty is worried about the Emperor?"
Nan Yan nodded: "That's right, the Emperor's relocation of the capital, including many subsequent matters, still requires the support of Duke Cheng."
“…”
"The current Duke Chengguo is very important to the emperor."
“…”
"The Emperor was originally wary of Duke Cheng and Concubine Kang. If he knew about this matter and a rift developed between the two, things would be troublesome."
“…”
"I think some people would rather the relationship between the Emperor and Duke Chengguo break down, so that the Emperor's relocation of the capital and new policies would be difficult to implement."
“…”
"Such an impact is much greater than the life and death of Duke Cheng's family."
"So, that's how it is..."
Ran Xiaoyu began to understand a little.
She turned her head and glanced at Nan Yan again, and said softly, "Your Majesty knows so much, and is truly a good wife to the Emperor."
Nan Yan looked up at her.
He smiled bitterly and said, "Me? I don't count at all."
“…”
"The one in Jinling City is the one. Even Concubine Ning thinks further and deeper than I do."
“…”
"I still have a lot to learn."
Ran Xiaoyu thought for a moment and then said, "So this matter—is that it?"
"Of course not."
Nan Yan said, "While we're here, we have to find a way to find out if this place is the same mansion we visited. If we can't find out, I'll tell the emperor to be more cautious."
Ran Xiaoyu said, "By the way, Madam, didn't they say before that the King of Nan from the Kingdom of Dian was going to come here to meet the Emperor?"
When Nan Yan heard this, her eyes widened: "Oh, that's right, how could I have forgotten about this."
“…”
"If the two of them really have a private relationship, then this time——"
Ran Xiaoyu said: "Maybe we can get some clues!"
Nan Yan nodded: "That makes sense..."
According to the letter they received earlier and the travel arrangements they made, Arslan should arrive in Yan Country in a few days.
Then they will be able to meet here again.
Maybe by then, we'll have some clues?
She whispered, "Then wait for him to come."
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