Chapter 039 Traitor 39
Although the Fang family was very picky, they did not dare to really waste time. At most, they were testing the bottom line of the escort agency in exchange for benefits.
Fortunately, the people from the escort agency didn't fall for their tricks at all.
"It will take about eight days of horseback riding to arrive." The people from the escort agency sat in front of the campfire and roasted the rabbits they hunted, and said to Xiao Yan and Xiao Chen.
Xiao Yan nodded, "I don't know what the grand scene in the capital is like."
The escort agency staff said, "It's more prosperous than ours! But there's one thing you must remember!"
Xiao Yan bowed to the escort agency staff and said, "Brother Ji, please give me some advice."
The escort agency representative waved his hand casually. "It's not really guidance, it's just advice."
"You all know that in Beijing, everyone is either rich or noble. Every stone that falls will hit a nobleman. Don't underestimate the old man hawking his wares on the street or the old woman chatting."
He said solemnly, "Those powerful people are different from us. They always like to dress like ordinary people when they go out. Regardless of whether it's reasonable or not, don't provoke them. If you offend them, you will always be the one who suffers!"
Speaking of this, he sighed with emotion: "Back then, when I was young and naive, I was transporting convoys with my master, and we happened to be in the capital. I saw a ragged old man sitting by the roadside of an inn. I thought he was a refugee, so I gave him a few copper coins. There was also a wealthy foreign businessman there, and perhaps he thought he was dirty, so he sent someone to expel him."
"Guess what?"
"The old man immediately revealed his identity: he was a retired magistrate! The scene was breathtaking! Suddenly, a group of skilled martial artists burst out from the crowd, frightening the wealthy businessman so much that his face turned pale! In the end, I was even rewarded with a large sum of silver. The old man also praised my good character and righteousness, and told me to remain true to myself!"
After saying this, he sighed, "The capital is like a place where crouching tigers and hidden dragons are everywhere. How can we know whether it is a blessing or a disaster?"
Xiao Yan and Xiao Chen also knew this person from the escort agency. On the one hand, he wanted to tell them that there were many powerful people in the capital, and they should not think that they could do whatever they wanted just because they were in power. They should know that there were many people with higher status and more power than them.
Secondly, this doesn't mean they should befriend everyone they meet. On the contrary, it's best to listen more, watch more, and talk less. Don't try to imitate them. If you do this, you'll get your feet wet if you stand by the river too often. How can you be sure if someone is good or bad? It's not impossible to be in the honeymoon.
The more you do, the more mistakes you make; the less you do, the fewer mistakes you make. Although this is a bit unmotivated, it is also a way for people with no background to protect themselves.
The fact that he was willing to say these words to them showed that he had good intentions, and Xiao Yan and Xiao Chen were not ungrateful people, so they immediately thanked him repeatedly.
They got along harmoniously, but the Fang family couldn't stand it anymore.
Master Fang scoffed sarcastically, "Oh, I thought it was some profound truth. Tsk, a reckless man is a reckless man indeed! Do you really think the capital is like a storybook, with the rich and powerful everywhere? He even pretended to be a refugee and explained on the spot that he was a retired master... I'm so amused! Isn't this a common thing in storybooks? How can you even take things from storybooks and make them up?"
"I say, if you want to curry favor with someone, why don't you make up something decent? You're not afraid of being laughed at when you bring this up!"
Xiao Yan & Xiao Chen: "..."
Annoying flies, why are they everywhere?
Seeing that no one paid attention to him, Mr. Fang mocked him a few more times, then lost interest and returned to his sleeping place.
As they headed north, the weather grew increasingly cold. Xiao Yan and Xiao Chen no longer slept outdoors, choosing instead to sleep in the carriage. Because dew would accumulate outside in the morning and it would be very cold, they had been sleeping in the carriage recently.
Xiao Yan was the type with a thin physique and could never gain weight no matter how much he ate. Xiao Chen, perhaps because his conditions had improved and he was able to take more supplements, began to grow taller, but he was still a little shorter than Xiao Yan.
The carriage is not big and it is a bit narrow to lie down. Although it is a bit stuffy, it is better than having direct contact with the ground. It can also keep out the cold and dew, making it less likely to catch a cold.
They had a dreamless night, but as dawn approached and the sky was still blue, Xiao Yan and Xiao Chen were awakened from their sleep by a scream. They could only hear a commotion outside, and Master Fang seemed to be saying something, but they could not make it clearly.
Xiao Yan had always been a light sleeper, and he woke up at the first sound. He then looked at Xiao Chen's sleepy face, who seemed to be still asleep. "What's wrong? What happened to them?"
The word '又' is very spiritual.
Naturally, they were only referring to the Fang family. After all, they were notoriously picky. They never lowered their voices even when they stayed up at night. They never considered whether they would disturb others and were quite selfish.
It was not uncommon for people to be woken up hungry in the morning and have to order servants to prepare food, so everyone was used to it.
But even if you're used to it, you can't hide the fact that others dislike the other party's family. After all, anyone who is woken up early in the morning will not be in a good mood.
At this moment, Xiao Chen's voice was slightly angry and irritable, "What happened to them?"
Whether in his previous life or this life, he had never hated someone so much. In his previous life, he failed because Emperor Xiaozhi had other plans and he was wrong.
When they attacked each other with colleagues from different parties, it was all about views on government affairs and conflicts of interest. Even Xiao Dashi only made moves in secret. I have never seen such a stupid and vicious person who was evil on the surface but did not violate any laws. He could only be condemned morally, which made people helpless!
It feels like a maggot that feeds on the filth in the toilet all day long, and suddenly evolves into a fly circling around you. You happen to know that this fly is the maggot that ate shit in the toilet before, and because it flies too fast and is too small, you can't hit it at all.
Although you can think of a way to get rid of the fly, doing so is not only laborious but also will get you covered in shit. Xiao Chen does not intend to get himself covered in shit, and his elder brother is a mysophobe. Whenever he does something that will dirty his hands, his elder brother will be the first one to not let him go, and he does not want his elder brother to be disappointed in him.
Therefore, Xiao Chen could only tolerate the other party's family again and again.
There are still nearly eight days of riding left! No, after last night, there are still seven days left! Just seven days, and I won't have to deal with these annoying, disgusting flies anymore!!!
Seeing Xiao Chen getting angry, Xiao Yan felt a little better.
Xiao Chen may be like a little adult in his daily life because he was reborn. Although he is more lively in front of people he knows, he is still sensible and obedient in most cases.
Even though Tai was sensible and obedient, Xiao Yan sometimes felt tired for him.
Now that I see him showing his emotions and finally expressing his inner thoughts, and having a human air, I still feel happy for him.
He half teased and half consoled: "When we get to the capital, I'll let you sleep until noon. I won't disturb you."
Most of the time, Xiao Chen has the self-discipline that a male protagonist should have, but if he is very tired, such as when he is rushing back, he will occasionally indulge himself and sleep until the afternoon before getting up to eat. At this time, Xiao Yan will wake him up and let him eat before continuing to sleep, otherwise it will be bad for his health.
Xiao Chen obviously enjoys being disciplined, which makes him feel like he has home and family.
At this moment, he heard that Xiao Yan had actually promised him that he would never wake him up when he arrived in the capital. He was immediately delighted, "Are you serious?!"
Before Xiao Yan could answer, crying sounds were heard outside, even louder than before, as deafening as thunder.
Judging from the sound, it should be Mr. Fang and Mrs. Fang, and there are also faint sobbing sounds mixed in.
The two men frowned slightly, both sensing something was amiss.
It was always Master Fang and Madam Fang who made others cry. When had they ever burst into tears? Then there was only one possibility: something had happened to their precious child—Young Master Fang!
Of course, it could also be their little grandson, but Xiao Yan suddenly thought of Young Master Fang’s wife, Madam Fang, and the slight sense of something being wrong that she had shown before.
Could it be that she finally took action???
Yes, only if something happens to Young Master Fang, her son will be valued more by Master Fang and Old Madam Fang.
They had also seen Madam Fang's son, who was about seven years old, very fair and thin, and not very talkative. However, Xiao Yan had also seen the hatred revealed in Madam Fang's eyes when she was beaten by Young Master Fang, and he would secretly apply medicine to Madam Fang afterwards.
This child must have been harboring resentment towards Master Fang for a long time, and he did not let down Madam Fang who risked her life and went through the gates of hell to give birth to him. Madam Fang was very filial, and did not become an ungrateful person like most others, who joined their biological father and grandparents in harming their own mother.
Her husband is tyrannical, her parents-in-law are unkind, but her son is filial. If Master Fang were gone, Mrs. Fang would definitely live a better life!
So at this time, Xiao Yan couldn't help but think that maybe Mrs. Fang couldn't help it and finally attacked the young master.
However, these are just his personal guesses. He needs to go out and see if it is really as he thinks.
and……
If it was Madam Fang who took action, unless she could conceal the truth, otherwise if something happened to Young Master Fang, the only one who would benefit would be her, and others are not fools.
It has been like this since ancient times. No matter what hidden secrets you have, no matter what grievances you have, as long as you violate the law, you will most likely be punished by the law, unless you are powerful and can hire a very famous lawyer to maneuver around and exploit loopholes in the court laws.
Given Mrs. Fang's methods and the constant surveillance she faced, it would be difficult for her to extricate herself if she did so. Of course, if she was seeking a better living environment for her children, one that wasn't affected by the inner turmoil of the harem, she would rather sacrifice herself.
Without further ado, when Xiao Yan and Xiao Chen walked out of the carriage, a bonfire had been lit outside.
A crowd gathered on the Fang family's carriage. Master Fang and Madam Fang sat on the ground, weeping bitterly. Madam Fang knelt with the servants, her child cradled in her arms, shielding her eyes. Tears streamed down her cheeks as she wept silently. At the outermost edge sat the escort, frowning and looking unhappy.
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