Chapter 16 Trust? "Clean up the traces and don't let Madam see them..."
Jiang Hui, the devil of the world, became soft-hearted and actually let go, but he was not calm enough. He raised his hand and touched his burning ear, but his fingertips seemed to have stirred the soft and warm fragrance that had just settled in his arms, and the fragrance lingered and reached his nose.
He put down his hand, and his five fingers seemed to be half numb. He stretched them out and then bent them tightly.
He looked a little disgusted and walked away several steps.
Yan Siqing has always been good at controlling her emotions and has calmed down a little, but she is very perceptive and caught a glimpse of the man's hand movements and expression.
But he also saw the redness of the man's ears.
She relaxed a little, turned her eyes away, and started to tidy up her clothes.
Jiang Hui was not as calm as her. He felt that his behavior was a bit embarrassing and offended her, but if he really apologized, he thought she would become even more angry and embarrassed.
At this time, it must be glossed over and passed over.
"You were careless and almost fell down. If it weren't for me, wouldn't your fragile body have been lying in bed for months?"
"So, Madam Yan, you owe me your life."
"You'll never be able to change it in your lifetime."
"I'm not short of money. Do you still want to get rid of me with two boxes of silver ingots?"
"You'll have to work for my sister for the rest of your life, but with me, you'll have to work for ten lifetimes to pay it back."
The prince suddenly became very talkative, words coming out of his mouth one after another, and every sentence was directed at the young lady in front of him.
What?
Yan Siqing's fingers, which had been holding the umbrella handle, turned red again due to the flowing blood.
Is this human language?
Even the illegal loan sharks in gambling houses don’t dare to calculate in this way, as the interest is compounded in the blink of an eye.
She looked up, feeling really annoyed with this jerk, and even half-displeased with him, she smiled faintly, "Four boxes."
Jiang Hui choked and uttered a heartfelt sigh, "The other two boxes are just a gift from Madam Yu when we first met."
"Let's just sort things out and get it settled."
Yan Siqing: "I can never repay you for saving my life. I only have one life left. If Your Highness wants it, just take it. We are even now."
When Jiang Hui heard this, he got angry again and laughed in anger, but he didn't dare to get close to her. He just crossed his arms and looked at her coldly.
"That's a nice thought."
Yan Siqing: “…”
She felt a little headache, but fortunately the other party had no intention of pursuing the whereabouts of the Shen family.
As for the rest, she couldn't take care of herself.
When it's quiet.
Jiang Hui: "The wind is getting cold, go back to your room and rest early."
He was still in front of her, blocking the wind. Her hair was not blown, but his hair was fluttering.
Prince Jiaolie raised his eyebrows and looked at him coldly, and gave orders, "Put all the gifts in order, so we can take them away together."
His attitude returned to its previous coldness, and he used a threatening attitude to force her to go back to Chang'an with him.
Yan Siqing could predict this result. It was irresistible. Being able to successfully send Zhao Zhao and the others away was already the best outcome.
However, she hesitated, softened her tone, and asked, "Your Highness, what about the sailors on this ship..."
Jiang Hui raised his eyebrows, "Why, are you afraid that I'll kill them too?"
Yan Siqing lowered his eyes: "Your Highness is not someone who would kill an unethical person. After all, it is unnecessary."
Even when dealing with people like Lin An, this prince had some plans in place and was not a reckless person.
It was when the two princes were fighting each other that they committed murder and indiscriminate killing, which was like handing a knife to the other side.
Jiang Hui: "It's true that they weren't killed, they were locked up. But you definitely don't want them to lose their freedom from now on, so you have to beg me."
Ruo Zhao and the others had already come up. Upon hearing this, they had to lower their heads to hide the shock on their faces: How could the prince be so arrogant? He only bullied Madam Yan, what a bastard.
In the past, people were killed through fighting or stabbing each other secretly.
Yan Siqing finally had some experience, so he held back and was about to bow his head and beg for help as usual...
Sudden.
Jiang Hui interrupted her.
"Forget it, it's useless for you to beg. Anyway, the key is this prince."
"When I think of something to ask of you, I'll tell you then."
"Ruoqin, arrange for those boatmen to be released and brought back to command the boat. We need two boats to sail together anyway... Please, Madam, please bear with me at your expense."
"We'll discuss the case tomorrow when we go out to sea."
Yan Siqing was surprised, but after thinking for a moment, he said, "Your Highness, since you have someone in charge of the ship and have already taken charge, then those boatmen can just be released and don't need to follow us."
Ruo Zhao and the other man both looked at her sideways, unable to hide their surprise.
Jiang Hui's eyes darkened slightly as he stared at her in the torchlight, lost in thought. "After all, they are your people, trusting you and going with you. They are your foundation. It's better for you to be escorted to Chang'an alone by me."
"You're going to let them go?"
They were willing to put aside their dignity and beg him to spare their lives, but he would not accept them for his own use.
Just like when she came, she didn't bring any confidants with her.
Liu'er and the others probably left with her daughter, grandmother, and others.
It is to provide the best protection for loved ones, but it is also a lonely and courageous act, willing to sacrifice one's life.
Yan Siqing said frankly and calmly, "It's unnecessary. My life and death are not something they can control, so why should I be responsible for theirs? It's better to just break up now."
"They are just workers who work for wages. That little bit of money can't buy their lives."
"That's fair."
From the Lin family father and son to the royal palace, everything she experienced was unfair.
Jiang Hui was surprised again and stared at her for a long time, as if he had never seen anyone like her in his life.
But when she looked at him, she felt inexplicably uncomfortable and turned to look at the people around her.
The night has passed, dawn has broken, and the light has descended upon everyone.
It seems that they are treated fairly.
Jiang Hui turned around and glanced at Yan Siqing who was bathed in the morning light. There was a burning glare in his eyes, as if it was the light coming from the opposite direction.
He turned around and pressed his palm against the hilt of the sword with extra force.
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Ruoqin and Ruozhao were extremely polite and courteous to Yan Siqing. When Ruoqin went to do something, Ruozhao personally took Yan Siqing to the room.
It’s our own boat, how could Yan Siqing not know it clearly?
"Madam, everything has been arranged before you come. This is also your room."
"His Royal Highness is in the room at the other end."
This is the best room, the second best is the one at the other end.
But there are a lot of things added to this room.
Originally, Yan Siqing came here prepared to die, even a tragic death. Even if he became a prisoner, he did not expect the other party to treat him well. As a result, he smelled the incense before he even came in.
She glanced at the dragon-carved incense ball on the table without saying much. After thanking Ruozhao, she watched two nimble maids who seemed to be secret agents busy preparing everything.
All of these are used in the bathtub.
Yan Siqing did not refuse such service. After the people left and the door was closed, she took two steps.
The female secret agents outside the door looked at each other and moved their ears slightly.
Listen to the sound to determine the location.
Inside, there were subtle sounds of undressing, nothing else.
Lying in the steaming water, her cheeks and tied-up hair were wet. Yan Siqing covered her eyes with her hands and let out a long sigh.
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The next morning, Yan Siqing was invited to the place where everyone on the ship had a group meal, but the others had already eaten, the place was clean and the door was open.
Ruozhao and the other man guarded the door and windows to prevent anyone from eavesdropping or observing.
In addition, the breakfast meal has been laid out on the dining table.
When Yan Siqing went in, he saw that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince had changed into simple and comfortable casual clothes, with a jade pendant and a golden waist. His neat and precious appearance was like the handsome young man in Chang'an described by poets, who could parade through the streets during the Flower and Fruit Festival and attract crowds of people.
He poured himself some oil-fried milk tea, broke off some freshly baked crispy bread and dipped it in, then added a beef patty...
Tea, cakes, brewed green tea, and fresh wild pears, which are a must on the first day of sailing.
A little rich, enough for three people, but not too extravagant...
This breakfast has the style of both Chang'an and Yancheng.
Each has its own coverage.
Seeing Yan Siqing, the prince was arrogant and just raised his hand to gesture, indicating that he should sit down and eat.
After a night of reflection, Yan Siqing's demeanor became calmer than the previous night. After paying his respects, he sat down and ate milk and Rehmannia porridge with an egg pancake, which he drank with tea.
Naturally, women don't have as big an appetite as men. The prince doesn't eat rudely, but chews his food slowly and carefully, showing a noble upbringing. Others just have to wait for him.
Yan Siqing put down his bowl and chopsticks after finishing his meal and waited quietly, but he couldn't help but watch this person eat.
Watched for a while.
Jiang Hui started drinking milk tea, took a sip, paused, and put it down, as if he had finished breakfast and got down to business.
"The old case of Yan Que, the Imperial Physician and Left Court Judge, who retired and returned home and had his entire family exterminated."
"The Yan family was wiped out, with only Yan Que's only daughter missing."
"Yan Que is your biological father, and you are the survivor."
"How much do you know about this?"
As expected, the topic goes straight to the point without any detours, and it is too tragic for the victims.
Most people may feel painful when asked...
But Jiang Hui had observed her for a long time, and even suspected several times that this person was not Yan Que's daughter, because with Yan Siqing's temperament and ability, if she still remembered the case of that year, it was impossible for her to take no action against such a blood feud.
But she seemed to know nothing about it, and just got married and had children, forgetting the past.
But from the way this person responded step by step in private and prepared in advance to flee overseas with her family... it can be seen that she was aware of her situation and could even make arrangements calmly.
She is too calm.
So Jiang Hui asked directly.
Yan Siqing was indeed not overly moved. "That night, the assassins had already arrived outside. My mother hurriedly stuffed me into the box before I died, so I couldn't see what was happening outside."
"But I remember my father shouting outside: 'Your Highness's death has nothing to do with me. If I knew the truth, I would have sought refuge with someone myself. Why would I resign and return to the countryside? Why are you forcing me so hard?'"
The sentences she quoted were exactly what her father had shouted back then, and every word was clear, not like she had added any words.
Before Jiang Hui even asked, she took the initiative to say, "There is no deviation, every word is like that."
This answered Jiang Hui's previous doubts: Is she Yan Que's daughter? Does she remember what happened back then?
The answer is yes.
She is, and she remembers it all, without any deviation, deeply.
Then why...
Could it be that she thought her enemy was a powerful and noble person, someone she could not fight against, so she had to suppress her hatred?
Judging from her views on power, she is indeed a very calm and powerful person who will not let emotions override rational considerations.
Jiang Hui picked up the cup of milk tea again, took a sip, and put it down again. "You didn't see the faces of those villains at all, because in the box, when your father and others were killed, besides shouting that one sentence, was there anything else..."
When it comes to big things, few people would drag their feet. Who would care too much about whether a chess piece is in pain or not? Besides, she didn't seem to be in much pain.
The further questions he asked, the deeper they became, even a little aggressive and suspicious.
It seems that he doesn't really believe what she says.
Yan Siqing also remained calm, not touching the remaining food, and continued to answer: "Then he shouted again."
Jiang Hui raised his eyebrows, straightened his back slightly, locked his gaze with her, and pretended to be polite: "Please speak, Madam."
Yan Siqing: “Ah.”
Jiang Hui: “?”
Yan Siqing: "One strike of the knife and the person is gone. Naturally there is only a scream, that's all I hear."
How to explain it? Jiang Hui was a little amused, but also a little annoyed. He felt that she was teasing him, but there was no way this person would use the tragic death of his biological father to make fun of him. So...
Yan Siqing lowered his eyes and continued in the same tone as before, "I might have fainted from shock, or perhaps I was too nervous, or maybe my mother used some medicine when she stuffed me into the box, which made me even more drowsy and unable to move, so I could only hide inside. Afterwards, silence fell outside. It seemed like a long, long time had passed, but it also seemed like not that long... Has Your Highness ever been drunk?"
She seemed to have learned from him the ability to evade speech, and suddenly asked such a question.
"Never, I have never been drunk."
"That's absolutely true."
Jiang Hui also spoke lightly, and even rhymed.
That pretending... look.
The young man stiffened his neck and lied to the little girl with his eyes open, looking so energetic.
But he practices martial arts and seems to be very strong.
Yan Siqing was a bit sullen, and it was unclear whether this person was bragging or finding fault. "Your Highness is naturally a sincere person, and there is no need to compromise your morals with a lowly person like me. As for me, I am now in a difficult situation, and the only person I can rely on is you, Your Highness. Apart from the instinctive action of sending my loved ones away, I really have no other choice at the moment, so naturally I will not lie."
Jiang Hui: "Same, Madam, I have great trust in you. As long as you are willing to speak, I will believe you."
When the two of them said this, Ruoqin at the door twitched his eyebrows slightly.
At the same time, in Yan Siqing's room... Ruo Zhao and two female secret agents had quietly entered wearing isolation gauze boots and checked everything carefully.
The two female secret agents reported all their previous audio insights, and Ruo Zhao also had the results of this test.
"She moved some things, but they were trivial things. There weren't any hidden weapons or small, secret boxes that we couldn't find."
"I'll report to His Highness later."
"Clean up the traces and don't let Madam know we've been here."
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