Chapter 398, Looking for Something
After Jiang Wanying left, Xiao Yeyang sat down with a slightly tired look, rubbed his swollen forehead, and asked the steward to make him a pot of strong tea. After drinking two cups, he felt a little better.
He hadn't rested for two days and nights. Thinking of what he had discovered in the past two days, Xiao Yeyang couldn't help but narrow his eyes.
After receiving the letter from Uncle Rui, he began to send people to investigate the whereabouts of his uncle.
Over the years, in Zhongzhou, in addition to studying, he also cultivated some of his own power.
There are Shansai who came to join them during the suppression of bandits in Fenxi, and there are all kinds of people who were taken in during the flood in Jiguang. Although the personnel are a bit mixed, their ability to do things is no weaker than that of the children of aristocratic families, especially in collecting information.
On the night he received the letter, his subordinates brought him news that the emperor's uncle's traces were suspected to have been found on the border of Zhongzhou. He rushed there overnight with Defu, Zhao Zhong and others.
Since the identity of the emperor's uncle could not be revealed, he only gave a brief account of the situation. After he went there, he found that the people under him had made a mistake.
He had been planning to come back, but he found that those who were mistakenly identified seemed to be looking for something, so he asked someone to check.
Unexpectedly, the results of the investigation surprised him.
Jiang family!
The Jiang family is also looking for something!
Xiao Yeyang frowned. Could it be that the Jiang family also learned the news that the emperor's uncle had left the capital?
However, judging from the words and actions of my second cousin Jiang, it doesn't seem like that.
If second cousin Jiang knew that the emperor's uncle had left the capital, he would not have been so calm and leisurely to send cousin Wanying to Ningmen Mansion and asked him to help find some healing herbs.
If they are not looking for the emperor's uncle, then what are they looking for?
Looking at the pensive Xiao Yeyang, the steward Chen Chi thought for a moment and said, "Master, why don't you go to the back hall and take a rest for a while? I will notify you immediately when Defu and Zhao Zhong return."
He used to be a master in a mountain stronghold on the border of Fenxi. After the leader was killed, in order to find a way to survive for the people in the stronghold, he took the initiative to seek refuge with this young prince who was young but brave, resourceful and decisive.
In order to survive, he had to obey all the orders of his master, but as his contact increased, this obedience was mixed with a hint of admiration.
In addition, seeing that everyone in the village was living better than before, he gradually surrendered completely.
Now he naturally hopes that his master is well. Only when his master is well can they, the servants, be well.
Xiao Yeyang shook his head: "No, they should be back soon."
I wonder if Defu and the others have found anything?
Not long after, Defu and Zhao Zhong returned exhausted.
Seeing that their eyes were bloodshot, Chen Chi immediately poured them tea.
After the two of them finished their tea, Xiao Yeyang asked, "Have you found out what the Jiang family is looking for?"
Defu shook his head: "Master, although we haven't found out what the Jiang family is looking for, we can be sure that they are definitely not looking for the emperor."
Hearing this, Xiao Yeyang's eyes suddenly became deep. He stood up, walked to the window, and looked at the pedestrians coming and going on the street with his eyes flashing.
What is the Jiang family looking for?
Defu continued, "Master, what the Jiang family is looking for must be very important. I have found traces of the Jiang family in many places."
Xiao Yeyang was silent for a moment, then turned around and said, "Continue to monitor the Jiang family and make sure you find out what they are looking for. Remember, don't alert them."
"By the way, is there any news from the Emperor's uncle?"
Defu's face fell, and he shook his head, saying, "Master, the Emperor's whereabouts may be difficult to find. The methods used by the Imperial Guards are such that ordinary people cannot possibly detect them."
Xiao Yeyang nodded: "No matter what, we still have to keep looking. Zhao Zhong, you will be responsible for following up on this matter. Take this opportunity to learn from the secret guards."
Zhao Zhong immediately said, "Master, rest assured. I will definitely live up to your expectations."
Xiao Yeyang waved to him and said, "You go down and have a rest. Defu, come back home with me." Then he took Defu out of the glass shop.
The main gate of Yan Mansion.
Daohua jumped off the carriage with a bad look on her face. Seeing Yan Wenxiu approaching her, she seemed to be lecturing him and said directly, "Brother, I've been walking around all day. I'm tired and need to go back and rest."
"Big Sister"
Yan Wenxiu was about to speak when Yan Yunxi spoke first, "Brother Wenxiu, don't blame Yiyi. It was me. I lost control of my hands and embarrassed myself in front of others."
Upon hearing this, Yan Wenxiu knew the three had left for a reason, and immediately said with a smile, "Look at you all, why are you all hunching your heads? I didn't plan to say anything, I just wanted to ask you what you wanted to eat tonight so I can ask the kitchen to make it."
Upon hearing this, Yan Yunxi and Yan Yunyan's expressions immediately relaxed.
It would be terrible if Daohua was scolded by Brother Wenxiu because of them.
Daohua glanced at her eldest brother, knowing that he was comforting Yan Yunxi and the others, and said, "Yunxi, Yunyan, what happened today has nothing to do with you. I just can't stand that girl from the Jiang family. Don't take it to heart."
Yan Yunxi still had an apologetic look on her face: "Yiyi, I."
Daohua immediately said, "Okay, okay. You've been walking around for a whole day. Aren't you tired yet? Let's go back to the house and have a good rest." As she said that, she pulled the two of them into the mansion.
Seeing Yan Wenqi and the other two also looking worried, Yan Wenxiu immediately smiled and said, "It's okay. Let's go in too."
A few of them went to Old Lady Yan's yard first, paid their respects to the old lady, and then went downstairs to rest.
Daohua led Wang Man'er towards her yard, only to find that her eldest brother had caught up with them. She immediately muttered, "Sure enough, there's no way to escape."
After saying that, he stood still and looked at Yan Wenxiu. When he came in front of him, he looked at him attentively.
"The young prince seems to be in a bad mood today and looks a little tired. Even so, he still greeted us as a good host. You really shouldn't have left without saying a word."
Hearing this, Daohua was stunned: "Is Xiao Yeyang in a bad mood?"
Yan Wenxiu nodded: "Didn't you notice? There are bloodshot eyes in the little prince's eyes."
Daohua was speechless. She was too busy being angry to pay attention to these things. "Brother, you're not mistaken, are you? If Xiao Yeyang is really not in good spirits, how can he still be in the mood to accompany Miss Jiang shopping?"
Yan Wenxiu: "When I left the glass shop, the steward told me that Jiang Canzheng took Miss Jiang to the young prince's house in the city early this morning. I guess the young prince had no choice but to take Miss Jiang to the glass shop in the afternoon."
Daohua curled her lips and muttered, "What's the use of no way? It's all just an excuse. If he really wants to refuse firmly, who can stop him?"
Yan Wenxiu didn't hear clearly: "What did you say?"
Daohua shook her head: "Nothing."
Yan Wenxiu: "Okay, go back and rest."
Daohua looked surprised: "Brother, you are not going to criticize me anymore?"
Yan Wenxiu was a little speechless and said with a smile: "Did you listen to me?"
Daohua shook her head.
Yan Wenxiu laughed, "That's all." Seeing Daohua hanging her head and not leaving immediately, he thought for a moment and said, "It's impossible for everyone we interact with to like us. Sometimes we're bound to get upset over nothing. Just don't take it to heart."
Daohua was really surprised: "Brother, I thought you were going to tell me again that I should be careful about my words and actions in front of outsiders, and not embarrass the Yan family or cause trouble for the Yan family."
Yan Wenxiu: "Did you do it?"
Daohua thought for a moment and said, "In most cases, I have done it."
Yan Wenxiu: "Then why didn't you do it today?"
The rice flowers stopped talking.
Yan Wenxiu said slowly, "Sister, you've always been very perceptive. You should know that the reason others can make you angry is because they hit the nail on the head with something you care about. If you don't want others to see into your heart, you should be careful to control your temper."
Hearing this, Daohua looked up at Yan Wenxiu and said with a guilty conscience, "What worries could I have?"
Yan Wenxiu laughed and said, "You have a stubborn nature. The Jiang family is a royal family. Miss Jiang might be showing off her superiority in her words and deeds. It would be strange if you are happy about this."
Seeing that Yan Wenxiu was talking about this, Daohua breathed a sigh of relief and said awkwardly, "I just can't stand the way she looks down on others."
(End of this chapter)
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