"Jiang Bai?" Lei Yun was also somewhat surprised to see Jiang Bai. Then, looking at the young man in front of him, he seemed to understand something in an instant.
"Jiang Bai is your mother?"
The boy nodded; he hadn't expected this person to know his mother.
Jiang Bai ran over and looked Zhao Ping'an up and down carefully: "Little Ping'an, are you alright?"
Zhao Ping'an gritted his teeth, his back was swollen and painful, but he didn't want Jiang Bai to worry, it would be embarrassing with so many people here.
Lei Yun glanced at him: "So your name is Zhao Ping'an."
"Sister Jiang, he has a back injury. He needs to be examined properly when we get back to prevent internal injuries, since he is still very young."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Bai frowned and said, "Someone, hurry and take the young master back to the manor. I'll be right back!"
"yes!"
Zhao Pingan tugged at Jiang Bai's sleeve: "Mother, you...you're not coming with me?"
"Xiao Ping'an, you go back first. Your mother has important matters to attend to!"
Seeing Jiang Bai's unpleasant expression, Zhao Ping'an didn't say much, then got into the carriage and returned to the Zhao residence.
As for Jiang Bai, in a wine pavilion in the capital, Jiang Bai and Lei Yun sat facing each other.
"Lei Yun, do you know what happened?" When Jiang Bai saw Lei Yun, he roughly guessed that Lei Yun had saved Ping An, otherwise Ping An would probably have been injured much more.
She wanted to see who dared to touch her people!
Upon arriving in the capital, Jiang Bai knew that she needed to weigh the various forces at hand and could not easily provoke those high-ranking officials and nobles. Therefore, she felt like she was walking on thin ice. However, if anyone dared to bully her, she would definitely not let it go.
Lei Yun pushed the teacup in front of him towards Jiang Bai: "Sister Jiang, please have a sip of tea first. I'm afraid this matter is not so simple."
"How so?"
Lei Yun was the Thunder General of the current dynasty, yet there were still things that even he found difficult to handle.
"I heard that you and Sister Jiang have not been in the capital for long. Wang He of the capital is a censor and a favorite of the emperor. His son is also acting arrogantly because of this. I just happened to see him today and that's why I stepped in to help him."
Jiang Bai tightened his grip on the teacup: "Wang He."
A name suddenly flashed through Jiang Bai's mind: "What is the relationship between Wang Chao and Wang He?"
There are two major herbal medicine merchants in the capital, one of which is Wang Chao. Wang Chao is a very shrewd and cunning man who has no business sense. He was the one who caused the price of herbs in the city to skyrocket.
Thinking about this, Jiang Bai felt that Wang He was also involved in this matter.
Lei Yun pondered for a moment: "I have been fighting for many years and do not know much about what is happening in the city. I can help you look into this matter."
He glanced at Jiang Bai: "But I think it's best if Sister Jiang doesn't take any risks."
Jiang Bai chuckled: "Lei Yun, you are the God of War of this dynasty, the most unrestrained of all. How could you say such a thing to me?"
"The waters in the capital are too murky; I'm only doing this for the good of the Zhao family."
Jiang Bai stood up with his hands behind his back: "It's nothing. Now that I, Jiang Bai, have a foothold in the capital, the Zhao family will also have influence in the future. Anyone who touches me, Jiang Bai, will not have a good ending."
She came from the apocalypse and cherishes her life the most, as well as the people around her. How could she be afraid of anything?
Lei Yun saw the storm brewing in Jiang Bai's eyes and felt a surge of admiration for him.
"Sister Jiang is quite different from any other woman I've ever met. It seems my judgment is not bad. There is something I'm also curious about."
"What is it?" Jiang Bai turned around.
"I noticed today that Ping An wielded his spear quite well. I wonder who taught him such martial arts?"
Jiang Bai chuckled: "It's hardly martial arts; it's just some self-defense skills."
"It's always good for a man to know some martial arts."
"Could it be that it was made by Sister Jiang?" Lei Yun could no longer remain calm.
He always felt that there was new hope for the Beiding Army under his command.
"Uh... sort of. Xiao Ping'an is quick to learn, and he figured out some of the moves on his own."
Lei Yun stepped forward and said, "I have a request, but I don't know if Sister Jiang would be willing to listen."
Jiang Bai nodded; she couldn't think of any way she could help General Lei Ting.
Lei Yun bowed and said, "Ping An's moves don't seem to be from the Central Plains. I wonder if Sister Jiang would have time to explain them to me?"
"Of course, you flatter me." Jiang Bai smiled.
The moves she knew were familiar to people in the future post-apocalyptic world and did not belong to this era, so it was normal for Lei Yun to have doubts. However, she did not expect that Lei Yun would want her to teach him.
"However, I need to go back and check on Ping An's injuries now. I'll come to visit him when I have time, how about that?"
“Okay!” Lei Yun readily agreed, “You have my token, so you and your brother-in-law can come anytime.”
Jiang Bai patted his shoulder: "I never thought I would be calling a general of the current dynasty 'brother and sister.' Wouldn't it be incredibly embarrassing if word got out that I did?"
“My Lei family is loyal to His Majesty and can do whatever we want. Sister Jiang, there’s no need to hold back. As for the Wang family’s affairs, I will handle them. Xiao Ping’an will be fine.”
Jiang Bai was relieved. Her influence was still limited, and Lei Yun was very important to her at the moment.
At least in dealing with the Wang family.
It can repay this favor to Lei Yun later.
Jiang Bai didn't say anything more and went to the Wang family's house.
On the way, a man pointed at Jiang Bai's back and said, "Master, it's this woman. Today, the young master was beaten like that by her son."
No sooner had he finished speaking than a person appeared in front of them.
Wang He's expression changed slightly: "Greetings, General Lei."
Lei Yun stood with his hands behind his back, glanced at Wang He, and said, "Lord Wang, you still have the leisure to stroll around the capital."
"I've heard that the affairs of the court have been very busy lately, and Lord Wang has been spending his days by His Majesty's side."
Imperial Censor Wang felt somewhat ashamed. The Wang family was indeed at the height of its power, and many people in the capital wanted to curry favor with Wang He.
But this Lei Yun is someone even he dares not offend. The Lei family is full of loyal martyrs, and General Lei Ting is known as the God of War. Even His Majesty has to give him some face in front of the Emperor.
But this person is only eighteen years old!
Wang He was naturally quite displeased with this thought, but he had to maintain a facade of politeness.
"I just came out of the palace. I'm getting old, so I should get out and about more."
Lei Yu sneered and glanced at him: "Yesterday, this general saved a boy and dealt with another person at the same time."
"This general never shows favoritism and doesn't know his own strength when he strikes. Only later did I learn that the perpetrator was the young master of the Wang family. I wonder what explanation Imperial Censor Wang will give now?"
Wang He's heart skipped a beat. His son had been beaten by Lei Yun?!
But now Lei Yun has come to question him.
"General, I will definitely find out what happened when I get back!"
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