Chapter 127 Huaiyi thanks the young master
Before long, the carriage arrived at the Marquis of Jingnan's residence. Almost as soon as the carriage came to a stop, Shen Qingnian lifted the curtain and got out, fearing that she would run into Xie Yanzhi again.
Xie Yanzhi slowly stepped down from the carriage and saw Shen Qingnian standing to one side, with three or four steps between them, looking as if she was avoiding him at all costs.
He raised an eyebrow, inwardly disdainful of her actions.
Why is she hiding so far away? He is the master now, and she is the servant.
With just a word from him, Shen Qingnian would have no choice but to come over obediently.
Just as Xie Yanzhi was about to turn around and order her around, he saw a servant from Guanlan Residence run over.
The servant ran to Yuan Qing's side and whispered a few words.
Upon hearing this, Yuan Qing's expression changed slightly. He waved for the servant to leave, then leaned close to Xie Yanzhi and whispered a few words in his ear.
Upon hearing this, Xie Yanzhi looked in Shen Qingnian's direction, his expression slightly darkening.
Seeing that the eldest young master's expression was not good, and looking at her young mistress, Ling'er couldn't help but feel a little nervous.
She reached out and quietly tugged at Shen Qingnian's sleeve.
Shen Qingnian noticed Ling'er's signal and glanced at Xie Yanzhi's face, which was as black as the bottom of a pot.
It was clear that Xie Yanzhi was unhappy.
But what does this have to do with her? She didn't provoke him.
Shen Qingnian smiled at Ling'er, shook her head, and indicated that she didn't need to worry about it.
After a moment's thought, Xie Yanzhi turned to Shen Qingnian and instructed, "This young master wants to eat eight-treasure cake. Go and make some for me."
Upon hearing this, Shen Qingnian's heart, which had just settled down, suddenly became agitated.
The process of making eight-treasure cake is complicated, and it's easy to ruin it if you're not careful.
Moreover, even if it could be done well, it would take five or six hours to complete.
This is such a hassle!
Ling'er looked at Shen Qingnian, her eyes asking if she had offended the young master again.
Shen Qingnian pursed her lips.
Xie Yanzhi ignored the little commotion between the master and servant, and said to Ling'er, "You go too!" With that, he walked into the mansion with his hands behind his back.
Ling'er followed Shen Qingnian to the kitchen and couldn't help but complain, "Why does the young master have to eat eight-treasure cake of all kinds of food?"
Shen Qingnian felt it was nothing, since it was better than going back to Guanlan Residence to face Xie Yanzhi!
Meanwhile, Xie Yanzhi led Yuan Qing back to Guanlan Residence.
Upon entering the room, one could see the figure sitting in the chair, holding that familiar green bamboo folding fan.
Hearing footsteps, the man turned around, revealing a handsome face; it was none other than Xiao Huaiyi, who had been away from the capital for a long time.
Upon seeing Xie Yanzhi, Xiao Huaizhi folded his fan, stood up, cupped his hands, and said with a smile, "Young Master, how have you been?"
Their tone was familiar, as if they were two old friends who hadn't seen each other for a long time.
Xie Yanzhi gave him no kind look, and went straight to the grand master's chair at the head of the table, tapping the armrest with his fingertips.
He slowly raised his eyelids and said coldly, "Why did Huaiyi suddenly come back? Why didn't you stay in Diancheng? What are you doing here at my Jingnan Marquis's residence?"
Xiao Huaiyi listened to Xie Yanzhi's cold words and knew that Xie Yanzhi disliked him.
This sudden displeasure was naturally due to Miss Shen.
It seems that Xie Yanzhi did not get any advantage from Miss Shen.
He smiled slightly, then turned and sat back down in his chair.
"I have come back to assist the young master," Xiao Huaiyi said, opening his bamboo fan and fanning himself, without a trace of displeasure in his eyes.
"Oh?" Xie Yanzhi raised an eyebrow, a disdainful smile playing on his lips.
His Xiao family is about to face a great calamity. What can he do to help them?
"I wonder what business this young master needs Huaiyi's assistance with?"
Xie Yanzhi glanced at him and continued drinking his tea.
Xiao Huaiyi sensed the contempt and sarcasm in Xie Yanzhi's words, but he was not annoyed.
He pulled a bamboo tube directly from his sleeve and held it in his hand: "Young Master, do you still remember this?"
Xie Yanzhi put down his teacup, glanced at the bamboo tube, and his eyes were filled with coldness.
On the day he was assassinated in Yunzhou, someone warned him through a bamboo tube, which prevented him from being surrounded by those people.
That person was actually Xiao Huaiyi? Or rather, someone sent by Xiao Huaiyi.
Xie Yanzhi carefully examined Xiao Huaiyi. The former Xiao Huaiyi carried a carefree and irreverent air about him.
Now, however, he sees in him the demeanor of a shrewd and composed leader.
Thinking it over, his gaze turned cold, and he said with a hint of contempt, "I didn't expect Huaiyi to betray even her own family?"
"Xiao Hongyi is your elder brother, how could you be so heartless!"
As he spoke, he gave Xiao Huaiyi a disdainful smile.
Thinking of Xiao Hongyi, Xiao Huaiyi laughed loudly, "Xiao Hongyi has never treated me as a brother."
"This person is cowardly, petty, and stupid without realizing it. This time, he has once again brought great trouble to the Xiao family."
"Keeping it in the Xiao family would only cause trouble, so it's better to give it to the young master as a favor."
"This eliminates a potential threat to the Xiao family and preserves their reputation. Why not do it?"
As he spoke, he fanned himself again, looked at Xie Yanzhi, and his eyes were full of pleasure.
Seeing his smug look, Xie Yanzhi said, "I'm afraid Huaiyi used my hand to get rid of Xiao Hongyi, this obstacle for you."
With no legitimate son left in the Xiao family, and Xiao Jingyi being an incompetent fool, the only winner in the end is Xiao Huaiyi.
Even if Xiao Hongyi is incompetent, he is still the eldest son of the Xiao family. For someone of Xiao Huaiyi's status, it is almost impossible to get rid of Xiao Hongyi.
I must not be branded as someone who harmed my brother.
By using Xie Yanzhi's hand, no one will suspect Xiao Huaiyi.
Thinking of this, Xie Yanzhi's eyes turned slightly cold. He hadn't expected that Xiao Huaiyi had been playing dumb all these years.
He used to think that this person was cynical but had a refined temperament and good character.
Now, things are probably a different story.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Huaiyi bowed and said, "Huaiyi thanks Your Highness."
Xie Yanzhi felt a chill run down his spine as he looked at Xiao Huaiyi's nonchalant demeanor.
It seems there's something Xiao Huaiyi doesn't know.
Otherwise, Xiao Huaiyi wouldn't be able to extend his reach to Yunzhou and to his side while he was in Diancheng.
Xiao Huaiyi paused, as if thinking of something, and then changed the subject: "I have another matter to discuss with you today."
"I wonder if I could meet Miss Shen?" he said, looking intently at Xie Yanzhi.
Upon hearing this, Xie Yanzhi paused in his teacup, and his gaze toward Xiao Huaiyi sharpened.
"Is Huaiyi still hung up on my cousin?"
Xiao Huaiyi smiled and said, "After all, I almost married Miss Shen, so I naturally fell a little deeper in love with her."
Upon hearing this, Xie Yanzhi frowned, his tone carrying a hint of coldness:
"Has Huaiyi forgotten that my cousin once said she wanted to go back to Jiangnan to get married?"
"You probably won't see her today."
Xiao Huaiyi understood perfectly when he heard Xie Yanzhi say that.
Miss Shen was only forced to fabricate such a lie because she was coerced by Xie Yanzhi that day.
How could she possibly go to Jiangnan to get married?
He tapped his folding fan lightly against his palm a few times, feigning doubt, and said, "I once sent people to Jiangnan to investigate, and Miss Shen never returned to the Shen family, nor did the Shen family ever arrange any marriage for her."
His people in the capital had discovered that Miss Shen had left the Marquis's residence, and Xie Yanzhi had also left the capital at the same time.
Xiao Huaiyi was unsure whether Xie Yanzhi's departure from the capital had anything to do with Miss Shen.
But he knew that Xie Yanzhi would never easily give up what he had set his sights on.
Therefore, Xie Yanzhi must know where Miss Shen is.
Thinking this, he leaned forward slightly, staring intently at Xie Yanzhi, and said with a smile, "Did the young master hide the person?"
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