Chapter 42: Straight Man's Clumsy Expression

"Hmm?" Xie Chengyi asked with interest.

Huo Aying raised his eyes to look at him, "Your Highness is not a person who kills indiscriminately. If someone makes you think about how to kill him, he must be the one who deserves to be killed..."

"Trust me so much?"

Huo Aying looked straight into Xie Chengyi's eyes, "Isn't that right?"

A dangerous and disturbing feeling spread around the two of them...

Xie Chengyi lowered his eyes slightly, "Does your neck hurt?"

Huo Aying was slightly startled. She tied a ribbon around her neck and said calmly, "The prince is well-informed."

"Does it hurt?"

Huo Aying smiled lightly, touched the wound, and said calmly: "It doesn't hurt anymore."

"Do you know martial arts?"

"will not."

"Are you sure?"

"No."

"Then why are you trying so hard to show off? If you die, no one will care about you, not to mention your brother..." Xie Chengyi just looked at her.

Huo Aying didn't care at all. "Even if he died, it would just be another lonely ghost."

Xie Chengyi's expression became more serious, "Don't be so self-deprecating in the future."

Ah Ying curled the corners of her lips and looked at Xie Chengyi with charming eyes, "Prince cares so much about Ah Ying..."

Xie Chengyi looked at Ah Ying, and said coldly with great restraint: "Don't be so reckless next time!"

Ah Ying responded in time, "Yes."

Since Xie Chengyi didn't accept the challenge, she shouldn't bother to do it anymore, it would be cheap.

"By the way, that lunatic said that the Prince of Jinyang's Palace--" Aying was about to speak but stopped.

Xie Chengyi looked at her with stern eyes, "What do you think we should do?"

Ah Ying was stunned. She didn't expect Xie Chengyi to ask this. She replied lightly, "How would I know what to do? I only know that if my family is implicated, the first thing I need to do is to protect them from harm. As for other people, what does it have to do with me?"

"This is in line with your style..." Xie Chengyi said lightly.

Ah Ying took a glance and thought to herself, is this saying that she is immoral?

Just when Ah Ying was wondering, Xie Chengyi took out a jade box from his sleeve and said, "Here."

Ah Ying paused, "What?"

Xie Chengyi said nonchalantly, "Medicine for sword and knife wounds."

Ah Ying's face lightened up, and she deliberately joked, "Did the prince send this specially?"

Xie Chengyi looked to the side and said, "What was left at the border..."

"The conditions here are pretty good, aren't they?" Ah Ying looked at the jade bottle through the light and murmured.

Xie Chengyi didn't understand, "What do you mean?"

Ah Ying raised her eyebrows slightly and said in a serious tone, "There are bottles from the old Beijing brand Cui Yu Tang for sale at the border. Isn't this a good enough offer?"

Xie Chengyi's eyes flashed when Ah Ying exposed him. His face turned red all the way to his ears. He immediately stood up and said unsteadily, "I don't know what you are talking about."

Ah Ying was amused by Xie Chengyi's actions and laughed softly with her hands covering her mouth.

When I looked at the jade bottle again, my heart softened. I have to say, when a general who only knows how to fight on the battlefield takes great pains to send you something in a clumsy way, the true feelings are more touching than the young man who wins your heart with sweet words all day long...

***
Songqingyuan.

"Prince, people have been sent to Jiangzhou according to your arrangement." Zhan Li replied.

Xie Chengyi was practicing calligraphy. "Pass it on. If you find any definite evidence, return to the Marquis' Mansion first."

Zhan Li immediately responded, "Yes."

However, Zhan Li still had doubts, "If there is really a problem with the Jinyang Palace, should it be settled?"

Xie Chengyi turned his head and looked at him coldly, "Who are you settling this for? If there really is a problem, we won't be the only ones to find out. Others will also receive the news. As long as the Marquis' Mansion takes action, it will be the Marquis' Mansion's death warrant!"

“But what if something happens to the Xu family’s eldest son—” Zhan Li frowned.

Xie Chengyi said calmly: "I only need to ensure the safety of my elder sister and Jun Ting. What does it have to do with me whether he gets into trouble or not?"

Zhan Li was startled. The prince's style of dealing with things was very similar to that of a person...

***
The entrance to the Hou Mansion.

A man knocked on the door of the Marquis' Mansion with great courtesy, "Please go and inform the Madam of the Marquis' Mansion that Madam Yao wants to see you."

The steward of Dingyang Marquis's Mansion was the first to report the matter to Wang Changyue.

Wang Changyue did not dare to delay and went straight into Songhuayuan.

"Madam, Madam Yao wants to see you."

Guan Yulan couldn't help but sigh with joy, "Whatever you wish for will come true! I was just talking about wanting to sign a marriage agreement between Chengyi and Miss Yao, but I didn't expect that Madam Yao would come today. Please invite her in! Don't neglect her!"

Guan Yulan urged Jin Ling to quickly comb her hair into a proper bun, and on the other side, asked Wang Changyue to receive the guests well.

Wang Changyue greeted Mrs. Yao courteously as she entered the house.

At this time, I saw that after Madam Yao got off the car, there were two women following behind her. They walked from the corridor to Songhua Courtyard.

Along the way, Yu Lu looked curiously, "Eldest sister, look at the sandbags!"

Yao Jinxian quickly pulled the corner of Yu Lu's clothes and said softly, "This is not our house, let's be quiet."

Yu Lu curled his lips and looked around by himself.

main hall.

"Oh, sister, I'm sorry for not coming to greet you in person..." Guan Yulan came up to me with a very friendly smile.

Madam Yao was a woman of great bearing. Although she was not noble, she had a good temperament. Seeing Guan Yulan's attitude, she suddenly felt much closer to her. "I haven't seen you for a few years, but Madam Xie still remembers me."

"That's not the case. I've been thinking about you coming every day..." Guan Yulan patted Mrs. Yao's hand and said with a smile.

Yao Jinxian and Yao Yulu who were standing behind also bowed and said, "Greetings to Auntie!"

At first glance, Yao Jinxian looked like a typical lady from a wealthy family, and she instantly captured Guan Yulan's heart. Then she looked at Yao Yulu, who also looked very charming. "Good children, come in! Look at our Jinxian and Yulu, they have grown so big. They were still little when I saw them last time..."

Guan Yulan enthusiastically took Madam Yao's hand and said with a smile, "I was talking to the Marquis about you yesterday, but I didn't expect you to come today! Come on, come on, sit down!"

Seeing Guan Yulan's enthusiasm, Madam Yao was delighted and said, "I have always wanted to visit you, but the prince has just been appointed a general, and I thought you would be busy, so I waited until today."

Guan Yulan couldn't help but smile and said, "What does it matter? If you come, I will have time anyway. Our Jinxian has always been dignified and virtuous, well-educated and well-mannered, but she is a child that many noble families in the capital want to marry. I originally wanted to bring Chengyi to visit Lord Yao, but I didn't expect that Qiao would come today."

Madam Yao also smiled and said, "Today, in addition to visiting you, I also want my daughter to thank you."

Guan Yulan was startled and looked at the three people in confusion, "This——"

Mrs. Yao was stunned. "Didn't the cousin tell you?"

Guan Yulan and Mother Wang looked at each other and were even more surprised.

Yu Lu stepped forward and said sincerely, "It's like this, Auntie. Yesterday, I went out to play without permission and was kidnapped by a gangster. It was Sister Ying who disregarded her own safety and persuaded the gangster to take her hostage instead. That's how I was saved! But Sister Ying was slightly injured. I felt really bad about it, so I told my mother about it. My mother said she would come to our house. Thank you Sister Ying, and thank you Madam for your guidance."

Yao Jinxian also stepped forward and said, "If it weren't for your teaching, I would never have been able to escape this predicament. Jinxian and I have prepared some small gifts. I hope you will accept them for your kindness."

Seeing how respectful and polite the Yao sisters were, Guan Yulan couldn't help but be shocked by Huo Aying's actions.

"Aying?" Guan Yulan murmured in disbelief.

Yu Lu nodded quickly, "Yes, yes, it's Sister Ying. I came here today specifically to thank her!"

Madam Yao also said solemnly: "Madam Xie, you are a good teacher. You are really a role model for us to learn from."

Being suddenly put in such a position, Guan Yulan could only agree: "A Ying has always been enthusiastic. If it were someone else, they would do the same."

"Then can I meet Sister Aying?" Yu Lu looked at Guan Yulan eagerly.

Guan Yulan had no choice but to order, "Jinling, go to Yimeiyuan and invite Ah Ying!"

Seeing Yao Jinxian's gentle and virtuous appearance, Guan Yulan was extremely satisfied. She immediately turned to Mother Wang and whispered, "Go and call Chengyi over!"

Following Guan Yulan's gaze, Mother Wang understood what her master meant and hurried to tell the servant.

Yinling hurried to Yimei Courtyard and said, "Miss Aying, Madam wants you to go to Songhua Courtyard."

Ah Ying smiled and asked, "Excuse me, Miss Yinling, do you know what happened?"

Yin Ling was almost dazed by Ah Ying's beauty, and replied softly, "Mrs. Yao is here with two young ladies."

Ah Ying nodded and said, "Okay, I'll go right away."

After Yin Ling left, Su Jian asked in confusion, "Miss, do you know Madam Yao?"

Aying shook his head.

Su Jian was even more puzzled, "Do you know Miss Yao?"

Aying still shook his head.

Su Jian was completely confused this time, "You seemed to have guessed that they were coming?"

Ah Ying's eyes flickered with a hint of sadness, and she said meaningfully, "It doesn't matter if I don't know him. It won't be too late to know him later."

Su Jian had a face full of question marks.

Aying felt more confident in his heart. Isn't this the beginning of wealth?

Slowly inserting the silver hairpin into her bun and looking at herself in the bronze mirror, Ah Ying secretly sighed that her days in this mansion would definitely become more and more stable day by day!

As for the Yao sisters, anyone with a little bit of brains can see that Yao Jinxian likes Xie Chengyi. Looking at Madam Yao's behavior, it is also intentional. Otherwise, she could just let Yu Lu come alone. However, for Ah Ying, whether Xie Chengyi will marry someone is not her most concerned matter. After all, she does not have any capital now, and she cannot give her a status immediately. Instead of adding trouble to herself, it is better to think about how to gain a firm foothold...

On the other side, the messenger happened to see Xie Chengyi practicing sword, so he ran over and said, "Sir, Madam asks you to go to Songhua Courtyard."

Xie Chengyi turned his wrist and retracted the sword. He was also going to look for his mother.

However, as soon as he entered the door, he saw Yao Jinxian's burning eyes.

"Prince." Yao Jinxian bowed with a faint smile.

Xie Chengyi was stunned for a moment, then nodded, "Miss Yao."

"Ma'am, look, they are such a perfect match! A talented man and a beautiful woman..." Mother Wang said with a smile.

Guan Yulan couldn't help but smile and look at Madam Yao, "If I can marry Jinxian, that would be the best, but Madam Yao also needs to like our Chengyi?"

Madam Yao looked clear-headed and smiled knowingly at Xie Chengyi, "It also depends on their fate..."

Huo Aying, who was about to step over the threshold, just happened to hear, [A talented man and a beautiful woman? That's true. When I saw them before, didn't I also say that they were a perfect match? ] But, for some reason, Aying felt empty in her heart.

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