Chapter 837 Xie Shang Arrives
Jiang Fenghua returned to the Jiang family home very late. As soon as she got off the carriage, her mother anxiously greeted her, "Ruan Ruan, why are you back so late? Are you alright?"
Jiang Fenghua smiled and said, "My daughter is fine, what are you worried about, Mother?"
"Let's go inside and talk," Jiang Fenghua said cautiously.
As soon as she entered the courtyard, the guards appeared before her, bowed respectfully, and said, "Your Highness, please inform us before you go out in the future. If Your Highness enters the Fourth Prince's residence without permission and something happens, we will all lose our heads."
Although he was respectful, his tone was very annoyed, even blaming, probably because he was annoyed that she had gone missing and gone looking for him.
Jiang Fenghua had met him before; he was one of the bodyguards, named Bai Ying.
She had someone protecting her. Back then, Xie Shang was afraid that Su Qingqing would reveal her past life, so he killed Su Qingqing with a single blow. Today, she went to see Zhang Yurou in private, and she suspected that Xie Shang had sent someone to kill her because Xie Shang did not want her to see Zhang Yurou alone, and Zhang Yurou and Su Qingqing had been in contact.
Xie Ling'er has disappeared. Xie Shang must have searched for her secretly. She is currently suffering from amnesia, and if she cares too much about things from the past, Xie Shang will become suspicious.
She always felt that Xie Ling'er was a danger.
Xie Shang doesn't want her to have memories of her past life, and she will cooperate with him, but she still needs to figure out everything.
Jiang Fenghua smiled faintly and said, "I know how to protect myself. If you want to protect me by locking me in a cage, then you don't need to bother."
After saying that, she took her mother's hand and walked inside, saying in a coquettish tone, "Mom, what delicious food did you make for Ruanruan today? Ruanruan is so hungry."
When her daughter acted coquettishly, Feng Jingyuan's heart warmed. She had been frightened by the guards earlier, fearing that Ruan Ruan might be in danger.
Feng Jingyuan said, "Black chicken and mushroom soup, steamed mandarin fish... these are all dishes that Ruan Ruan likes to eat."
My daughter has always been a meticulous eater, but she is never a picky eater and is easy to feed.
The mother and daughter walked inside, chatting and laughing.
Hongxiu, standing behind, saw that Baiying's face had turned green with anger. She quickly stepped forward to ease the tension, "Mr. Baiying, have you not eaten yet? Why don't you go and eat first? Her Majesty is back now, isn't she? Thank you, Mr. Baiying..."
The white eagle angrily swung its arm and left.
Hongxiu was stunned. "So hot-tempered."
Their people have been secretly protecting the Empress; they will definitely protect her if there is any real danger.
Lin Yu rushed over upon hearing the news. She saw Hongxiu standing in the courtyard talking to herself and asked, "Where is Her Majesty?"
Hongxiu pointed inside: "Madam and I went in."
Lin Yu also left in a hurry. Seeing that Jiang Fenghua was unharmed, she was still furious. "Your Highness shouldn't have gone to the Fourth Prince's residence today. I've heard that assassins kill without leaving a trace. No one even knows how the Fourth Princess died. What if the assassin wanted to attack you?"
Jiang Fenghua quickly covered her mother's ears, winked at Lin Yu, and said, "She's exaggerating. Don't listen to her, Mother. It wasn't dangerous at all. I didn't even get a scratch."
Feng Jingyuan, who had just been comforted and felt warm inside, was now frightened again. "Ruan Ruan! Ayu is right. I don't know what's going on with life these days. There's fighting and killing every day. There's no peace. No matter what, your father and I only hope that you are safe and healthy. We don't ask for anything else."
Just then, Jiang's father and Jiang Jinyan appeared in the dining room at the same time. Both of them had their hands behind their backs. Seeing that Jiang Fenghua was safe and sound, they sighed repeatedly, stepped in at the same time, and sat down at the same time.
The two remained silent, their actions comical and funny.
Jiang Fenghua thought, thank goodness she regained her memory. She loved her family so much; how sad she would be if she had forgotten them all.
Jiang Fenghua suddenly stood up, walked to Jiang Huai, squatted down in front of his knees, pressed her face against his knees, and whispered, "Father, your daughter is alright."
In an instant, Jiang Huai froze. Was Ruan Ruan still the same Ruan Ruan? Was she his daughter?
Jiang Huai almost shed tears, but he was also a smart man. Ruan Ruan's actions clearly showed that she didn't want the Emperor to know, so he didn't expose her.
Jiang Fenghua raised her head and smiled brightly at Jiang Huai, "Father, why didn't you have a match with Grand Tutor Pan today? But I remember that Father doesn't like this kind of activity, so I won't force you."
Jiang Huai quickly helped his daughter up, unable to say a word. "If Ruan Ruan wants her father to participate in the competition, her father will definitely bring back first place next time."
Jiang Fenghua said, "What does it matter if I'm first or last? As long as Father is happy, what does it matter if I'm last?"
Jiang Huai's face darkened. "If I, Jiang Huai, am going to compete, I'll at least be number one."
He said calmly, "Do you still remember what your father taught you? Water flows low to become the sea, and a humble person becomes a king. A sage is nameless, and a great person is formless. An eagle stands as if asleep, and a tiger walks as if ill; nobility is not shown."
Jiang Fenghua understood his meaning and said, "I still remember that a wise merchant is unassuming and a virtuous gentleman appears foolish."
Jiang Jinyan was worried about his sister, but he also trusted her. At this moment, he realized what Ruan Ruan was saying. Could it be that Ruan Ruan had regained her memory, but she hadn't let the Emperor know?
He remained calm and discreet, seeing through her actions but saying nothing: "Regardless, Ruan Ruan's actions today were indeed too dangerous."
Jiang Fenghua said, "If we hadn't done what we did today, how would we have known what even bigger enemy was lurking behind us!"
Jiang Jinyan was speechless; he couldn't utter the words of reproach.
Jiang Fenghua smiled slightly and began to whine again, "Daughter has been busy all day and is so hungry! It's so late and there's still no food."
So the family quickly pulled her to sit down around them, and everyone put food in her bowl. She looked around and asked, "Where are my sister-in-law and Xiao Chu?"
Feng Jingyuan explained, "Xiao Chu is sick, and Mo'er is taking care of her in the backyard. But don't worry, your eldest brother has already brought food to your sister-in-law and ate with Xiao Chu. The little girl misses her mother as soon as she gets sick, and now even I can't coax her. She only wants her mother."
Jiang Fenghua smiled and took Feng Jingyuan's hand, "Mother, don't be jealous. Your daughter is very close to you."
Feng Jingyuan glared at her, "Why would Mother be jealous of Mo'er? She is Xiao Chu's mother."
Just then, the butler's anxious voice rang out from outside the door, "Your Majesty, please wait! The Empress is inside!"
Upon hearing that the Emperor had arrived, the group quickly stood up from the dining table to greet him.
They had barely stood up and hadn't even left the table when Xie Shang strode into the dining room.
Before anyone could bow, he raised his hand and said, "No need for formalities. I have come to escort the Empress back to the palace."
His tone and attitude indicated that he was indeed somewhat angry.
Jiang Fenghua hadn't even taken a bite before she quickly put down her chopsticks and bowl, "Then I'll go back to the palace with the Emperor first!"
Jiang Huai thought that his daughter hadn't even had a hot meal. He slammed his chopsticks on the table, stood up, and bowed to the Emperor. "Your Majesty, I humbly request that you stay for a meal before returning to the palace."
Jiang Taifu's actions were somewhat irritating. He had been tolerant all along, and they could foresee what kind of life their daughter would lead after marrying into the royal family. It was all because their daughter was trying her best to keep her position.
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