Chapter 727, Change of Words
The moon was rising above the branches of trees. In a county town near Kyoto, an inconspicuous courtyard was surrounded by the Jinling Guards. As soon as the Jinling Guards climbed onto the top of the wall, sharp arrows shot out from inside.
"It seems this trip was not in vain!"
"Try to catch them alive!"
Upon receiving the order, all the Jinling Guards quickly jumped into the yard. After a while, the sound of fierce fighting was heard in the yard.
Xiao Yeyang stood outside the courtyard gate, silently listening to the movement inside. When he heard the movement coming from the roof, he kicked the stone under his feet without even raising his head. After a moment, the sound of a heavy object falling to the ground was heard.
Defu left without waiting for instructions, and soon came back carrying a middle-aged man who had been knocked unconscious.
At this moment, the battle in the yard was over.
As soon as Xiao Yeyang entered the courtyard, a Jinling Guard came forward to report: "Sir, we have failed in our duties. Several people in charge have committed suicide by taking poison."
Xiao Yeyang did not blame them, because he knew that these people were all assassins. He just glanced at the person in Defu's hand and said, "Keep an eye on this man." After that, he walked towards the study.
"Sir, when we rushed in, there was still fire in the brazier. Someone must have been destroying the information."
Xiao Yeyang frowned: "Take away everything here without leaving anything behind. They can't burn everything in such a short time. There must be something useful left."
Jinling Guard immediately did as he was told.
The Jinling Guards worked until midnight before they completely searched the yard.
Seeing that he had taken everything he needed, Xiao Yeyang left the yard. As soon as he came out, Defu walked over.
"Master, a letter has arrived from the capital via carrier pigeon."
Xiao Yeyang took the note and his face darkened after reading its contents.
When Defu saw this, he quickly asked, "Master, what happened?"
Xiao Yeyang didn't reply but asked, "I heard that Jiang Jinghui is responsible for delivering the tribute from Jiang Province this time?"
Defu nodded and said, "Young Master Jiang is a councilor in Jiang Province. Everyone knows that he is the empress dowager's great-nephew. On this empress dowager's birthday, he was chosen to represent the officials of Jiang Province in wishing her a happy birthday."
Xiao Yeyang narrowed his eyes and said, "The Dragon Boat Festival is coming soon. Jiang Jinghui, who has been exiled for several years, must be eager to reunite with his family. According to the time calculation, he should be coming to Beijing soon, right?"
Defu nodded again: "It should be."
Xiao Yeyang crumpled the paper in his hand and said, "Give orders to the Jinling Guards to take the confiscated items back to the capital, and we will go to welcome the eldest grandson of the Jiang family!"
Defu glanced at his master, bent down and trotted off to deliver the message.
Jingzhuo Wharf.
As the starting point of the Grand Canal and located at the feet of the emperor, this can be said to be the most lively wharf in Daxia.
On the evening of April 27th, several official ships slowly arrived here.
"Finally back!"
Jiang Jinghui, wearing a jade crown and an indigo python robe, stood on the deck with high spirits.
After looking at the bustling Jingzhuo Wharf for a while, Jiang Jinghui turned and instructed the guards behind him: "It's getting dark soon. We can't enter the city tonight. Make sure the people below keep a close eye on the tribute. There must be no carelessness."
On the ship were not only the silk tributes that Jiang Province needed to send to the palace this year, but also birthday gifts presented to the Queen Mother by officials.
"yes!"
Watching the guards leave, Jiang Jinghui did not let the boat approach the dock for safety reasons, but stopped directly in the middle of the river. He checked the guards everywhere before returning to the cabin.
At night, Jiang Jinghui had just fallen asleep with his concubine in his arms when he heard a hurried knock on the door.
Jiang Jinghui angrily put on his clothes and went to open the door: "What happened?"
"My Lord, something bad has happened. The official ship has caught fire."
Before the servant could finish, Jiang Jinghui rushed out of the cabin and looked at the official ship engulfed in flames not far away. With his eyes wide open, he roared, "Fire! Put out the fire!"
On the shore, Xiao Yeyang sat on horseback, quietly looking at the official ship on the river, with a sneer on the corner of his mouth. After Defu and a few secret guards came back, all soaked, he rode away.
The Jiang family dared to blatantly spread rumors about him and Daohua. Did they really think that he was still as powerless to fight back as he was when he was a child?
Early that morning, Xiao Yeyang rode at full speed to catch up with the Jinling Guards and quickly returned to the capital with them. By the time they sorted out the confiscated items and went to the palace to report to the emperor, it was already noon the next day.
Xiao Yeyang didn't have time to rest and went straight to Yan's house.
Now that his uncle the emperor has granted the marriage, he can finally go to see Daohua openly.
Yan Mansion.
"Grandmother, father-in-law, mother-in-law, eldest uncle, eldest sister-in-law, third uncle, fourth uncle, all brothers and sisters, Yeyang is here to greet you."
Seeing Xiao Yeyang change his words as soon as he came, Old Lady Yan and others felt a little uncomfortable.
When Daohua heard this, she glared at him and said, "What are you yelling about?"
Xiao Yeyang smiled, as if it was a matter of course: "The emperor's uncle has already granted us the marriage, so we are all family, so it's natural to change our words."
Old Lady Yan thought that her granddaughter and Ye Yang had already been married, so she thought it was okay to change her mind. She immediately agreed with a smile: "Good child, you are sweating all over. Come sit down and rest for a while."
As he said this, he looked at the rice flowers.
"What are you doing standing here with me, girl? Go serve tea to Ye Yang!"
Daohua was stunned for a moment, then pouted and said, "There is a maid."
Old Lady Yan pushed her granddaughter and said, "A maid is a maid, and you are you."
Daohua was helpless: "Grandma, are you turning your elbow outward now?"
Old Madam Yan glared: "What do you mean by turning away? We are all family here, go!"
Daohua had no choice but to walk towards Xiao Yeyang, who was smiling happily. When she got closer, she saw the bloodshot in his eyes and couldn't help but frown. Could it be that this guy just came here after returning from a business trip?
Xiao Yeyang took the teacup handed to him by Daohua with a smile and drank it in a few sips.
"More?"
Seeing Xiao Yeyang nod, Daohua added another cup and said, "Drink slowly." Then she handed him some snacks.
Looking at the two people getting along naturally and intimately, Yan Yishuang and Yan Yile couldn't help but lower their eyes.
The young prince has treated his elder sister differently since he was a child. His elder sister is beautiful, bright and cheerful, so it seems reasonable for the young prince to develop feelings for her.
Xiao Yeyang stayed for lunch. After lunch, because he was too sleepy, he went to Yan Wenkai's room to rest.
Xiao Yeyang slept until the evening before he slowly woke up. After waking up, he saw Daohua sitting in front of the window checking accounts, and a smile immediately appeared on the corner of his mouth.
"woke up?"
When Daohua heard the noise, she put down the account book in her hand and looked up at Xiao Yeyang.
Xiao Yeyang walked over, pulled Daohua up and sat down himself, then hugged Daohua and sat her on his lap.
Daohua quickly glanced out the window and saw that there was no one outside, so she clenched her fist and punched Xiao Yeyang: "This is my fourth brother's yard. It would be embarrassing if someone saw us." As she said that, she was about to get up.
Xiao Yeyang naturally refused to let them go: "If you feel it is inconvenient to stay in your fourth brother's yard, we can go to your yard."
Daohua laughed and punched Xiao Yeyang again: "Why do you only think about good things?"
Xiao Yeyang held Daohua's fist and said, "Uncle Emperor has already granted us the marriage. We have already been married. There is nothing wrong with me going to your yard."
Daohua: "The wedding ceremony was in private. Now, in the eyes of outsiders, we are at most engaged." As she said this, she withdrew her hand. Seeing that Xiao Yeyang's eyes were still bloodshot, she couldn't help but ask, "How many days have you not slept?"
Xiao Yeyang smiled, not wanting Daohua to worry, and said vaguely: "It won't be long. This is what it's like to be on a business trip."
Daohua hit Xiao Yeyang's hand that was around her waist: "Let me get up, I'll rub your head."
Xiao Yeyang smiled and let go of his hand: "In that case, I'll have to trouble you, Madam!"
"What are you yelling about?"
Daohua glanced at him sideways, stood up and stood behind Xiao Yeyang, gently and soothingly rubbing his head.
Xiao Yeyang closed his eyes with a look of contentment. After a while, he said, "Don't mind the rumors from the past few days."
Daohua paused: "You are not in the capital, but you know about this?"
Xiao Yeyang: "This is a matter that concerns you and me, how could I not know? Don't worry, I'll vent your anger for you."
Daohua looked curious: "How did you vent your anger?"
Xiao Yeyang smiled but did not answer: "You will know in a few days."
Daohua thought about the conflict with Madam Guo and her daughter at Princess Huijia's residence. After a moment's hesitation, she told Xiao Yeyang, "That day, Miss Guo came over and scolded me, and I fought back fiercely."
Xiao Yeyang opened his eyes and frowned.
Daohua knew that Xiao Yeyang had a special bond with the Guo family, so she quickly said, "Don't worry. I can handle women's affairs myself. If Madam Guo and Miss Guo give me trouble, I will definitely fight back. Just don't think I'm bullying them."
Xiao Yeyang looked at Daohua helplessly, then pulled her to sit on his lap again: "How could I possibly think that?" He frowned as he spoke.
"My aunt is just like that. She's very stubborn. She always thought my mother was wrong when my father and mother divorced. My mother hasn't returned to the Guo family in all these years, and a big part of the reason is because of her."
"I've already clearly told Grandfather that he's going to marry you, but she still comes to bother you. It's really because my uncle has been away all year round, and Grandfather can't directly interfere in his daughter-in-law's affairs, that she has developed her current behavior."
"I will talk to my grandfather about my aunt's matter."
Daohua: "What if Madam Guo doesn't listen to your grandfather? Would you mind if I fight back?"
Xiao Yeyang looked into Daohua's eyes and said, "I didn't marry you to let you suffer any grievances."
Hearing this, Daohua smiled.
Seeing his beloved smile, Xiao Yeyang's brows relaxed. Just as he was about to kiss her to ease the pain of missing her for the past few days, Daohua suddenly put her hand on his chest and said, "By the way, Miss Guo mentioned your mother the other day."
After saying this, Daohua looked uncertain: "Will your mother accept me?"
Xiao Yeyang was wondering what was going on, but upon hearing this, he immediately smiled and said, "Yes, she will definitely like you."
Daohua looked at Xiao Yeyang strangely: "Are you sure?"
Xiao Yeyang held Daohua's head with his hands, smiled and kissed her rosy lips, and said vaguely as he kissed her, "You'll know when you meet her in the future."
(End of this chapter)
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