Chapter 620: Coincidentally
Xue Ran shook his head. "Since he was transferred from the Ministry of Justice, he has been keeping a low profile. Apart from court meetings, he never leaves his house and rarely interacts with other people."
Among the customers who come in and out of Yunlai Tavern every day, there are many dignitaries, so it is not difficult to find out these things.
Ye Chutang nodded slightly, "Really? Then he is really patient."
Xue Ran paused, but couldn't help but ask out of curiosity, "Second Miss, why do you care so much about this guy? Although he is Jiang Zhaoyuan's favorite student, he has severed ties with the Jiang family since Jiang Zhaoyuan left the cabinet. Especially now that the Jiang family has been confiscated, it proves that what he did before was a wise move. Although this person is cold-hearted and doesn't care about old friendships, he has been in the officialdom for many years. If he didn't have some determination, I'm afraid he wouldn't be able to reach the position of Minister of Justice."
Ye Chutang smiled and glanced at him, then asked with interest, "Is that how you see him?"
Xue Ran was stunned, a little embarrassed, "This... I'm afraid everyone in the capital thinks the same way, right?"
Ye Chutang was not surprised by this.
To outsiders, Fan Chengzhuo's previous actions were indeed for self-protection, which was actually normal. After all, there are few honest and loyal people in this world, but many shrewd and selfish people.
But Ye Chutang and Fan Chengzhuo had had several interactions, and she knew very well that Fan Chengzhuo would never deliberately choose to alienate the Jiang family and ignore them for the sake of his own future.
He and Xiao Lanxi have a delicate relationship, and I'm afraid... there is the same person manipulating them behind the scenes.
But she hasn't been able to confirm the person's identity yet.
"Let's not talk about the Jiang family for now. Xiao Chengxuan also thought highly of him in the past and helped him several times, openly and secretly, but he didn't show any appreciation."
Xue Ran thought of this, with a hint of disdain in his eyes.
"I heard that when Xiao Chengxuan was exiled from the city yesterday, he didn't even go to see him off."
Ye Chutang chuckled.
"He hates Xiao Chengxuan so much that he is so happy that he doesn't even have time to see him off."
Xue Ran was stunned and was taken aback. "Really? But didn't he say he was Xiao Chengxuan's man? Could it be that... those were all fake?"
Ye Chutang remained noncommittal.
But Xue Ran understood that this was the affirmative answer.
He recovered, but still couldn't believe it. "So that's how it is..."
In this way, everything Fan Chengzhuo has done during this period can be explained.
But there is no point in saying this now. Xiao Chengxuan has been exiled to Yizhou and will be trapped there for the rest of his life. What else can he do?
Xiaowu's abacus beads clattered.
In fact, she doesn't need this thing, she can do mental arithmetic faster, but she just likes to hear the sound, so she enjoys it every time.
After settling the bill, she was satisfied.
Seeing the smile on her little face, Ye Chutang couldn't help but smile too.
"Are you happy? Then let's go now. I'm afraid Master Tang won't be able to sleep well thinking about this wine."
Xiaowu nodded repeatedly.
…
Horse-drawn carriages passed through the busy streets.
Ye Chutang was sitting in the carriage, with the wine he was going to bring to Tang Zhongli on the small table. Xiaowu was sitting opposite him, eating some cakes he had just bought from Lin's shop.
——Before, Fourth Brother would buy cakes for her. He would wrap them in several layers and put them in his arms, fearing that they would become cold and unpalatable. When they arrived home, they were always still steaming, sweet, crispy, and delicious.
Although this one is also fresh, I somehow feel like something is missing when I eat it.
Why.
Xiaowu's cheeks puffed up, and he looked a little melancholy, which was rare.
She really...misses Fourth Brother a lot.
"What are you thinking about?"
Seeing that she looked absent-minded, Ye Chutang asked.
Xiaowu swallowed the snack and pursed his lips.
——Sister, when will Fourth Brother come back? Do they really have to wait until he becomes a general before they can see him again?
Ye Chutang's heart softened, and he rubbed her little face with a smile.
"Don't you believe in your fourth brother's ability?"
Xiaowu immediately straightened his back and raised his little head proudly.
——Of course I believe it! Fourth brother is so capable, he will definitely return triumphantly!
Fourth brother told her that a good man has ambitions, and he wants to go out and create a new world!
She knew that since he said so, he could definitely do it!
Thinking of this, Xiaowu's melancholy instantly disappeared.
Ye Chutang's eyes moved slightly, and when he thought of Longcheng, he fell into deep thought.
I don’t know whether Afeng received her letter successfully, and I don’t know... whether they have mobilized reinforcements to Longcheng.
Everything is unknown...
"Hey! Young Master! Please run slower!"
An anxious shout came from outside.
Ye Chutang's thoughts were interrupted.
The next moment, she felt the carriage stop hastily and the horse neighed.
The force of inertia made Xiaowu fly forward, and Ye Chutang quickly caught him.
She breathed a sigh of relief, lifted the curtain and looked out, "What happened?"
The driver hurriedly explained, "Second Miss, a child suddenly rushed over from the crowd just now, luckily we didn't hit him."
Ye Chutang looked closely and saw a boy who looked about five or six years old standing blankly in front of the carriage, being held tightly by a nanny.
The old man and the child were obviously terrified.
The nanny must have rushed over, her clothes were covered in dust, her hair was a little messy, and her face looked frightened.
"Young Master, you really scared me to death! The streets are so chaotic, and you're running around like that. What if something happens? "
As she spoke, she picked up the little boy, turned around, took a few quick steps, and knelt down beside the carriage towards Ye Chutang.
"Thank you, young lady! Thank you very much!"
The boy seemed to finally come to his senses and cried out in fear.
Ye Chutang raised his eyebrows slightly.
She knew this little boy.
The most favored young master of the Xie family, Xie Yulin.
However, the noble and favored young master in the memory was crying very miserably at this time. Even after being comforted by the nanny beside him for a long time, he was still sobbing.
"No need to thank me. Our carriage almost hit you and frightened the child."
Xiaowu poked his head out from behind her and looked around curiously.
When Xie Yulin saw her, he was suddenly stunned.
The two children looked at each other.
Xiaowu suddenly covered his mouth and smiled.
——Sister, he cries so ugly!
Xie Yulin suddenly felt too embarrassed to continue crying.
Ye Chutang took out a small pottery figurine from the small drawer behind him and handed it over.
"Is this for you?"
Because Xiaowu didn't like staying in the carriage, in order to make her happier, Ye Chutang put a lot of toys that children liked in the carriage.
Sure enough, when Xie Yulin saw the pottery figurine that was shaking its head and tossing the ring, he was immediately attracted.
Ye Chutang's eyes turned slightly.
The maid saw that it was what he wanted, so she stepped forward gratefully and took it with both hands.
"Thank you, Miss! Thank you so much!"
Ye Chutang smiled and lowered the curtain.
"Let's go."
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