The moment he saw the fugitive, Xu Yan grabbed Pei Shan's arm in panic.
At this moment, she truly realized what fear was!
But while Pei Shan held her hand tightly, he ordered the soldiers guarding the city: "Send a signal and ask the guards patrolling nearby to come back."
At this time, I saw the man holding a big knife and standing up slowly. His feet seemed to be injured, his face was covered with scars, and his eyes were extremely fierce.
He stared at Pei Shan viciously and asked, "When did you know about it?"
Pei Shan said calmly: "Master Huang said that the girl you took away was your sister. Since she is your sister, it is impossible to betray you. The only possibility is that she wanted to scare my little sister-in-law and let us leave that place quickly.
.In addition, Mr. Huang wants to arrest you and already knows that you have left the capital. Wouldn't it be safer if you come back at this time without anyone noticing?"
After hearing this, the man smiled coldly, and then hurriedly slashed at Pei Shan with his sword.
Xu Yanxin's eyes changed with fright. In her nervousness, she wanted to drag Pei Shan and run away, but Pei Shan didn't move and just pulled her behind him.
Suddenly, there was only a "stab" sound, the sound of a sharp arrow penetrating the flesh.
Xu Yanxin saw that the man had been shot in the chest by an arrow and could no longer walk.
What followed was the sound of him falling and the gurgling sound of blood.
All this happened suddenly, and only Pei Shan seemed to have expected that this man would not be able to escape.
Xu Yanxin felt top-heavy, but she also saw Pei Shan's fearless side in the face of danger. Soon, Pei Shan sent her to Yunzhu's side and returned.
He seemed to be explaining something, and then a group of people hurriedly arrived. It was Huang Shaoyu and his brother Xu Xiao who came back.
Seeing the fugitive being caught, Huang Shaoyu ordered someone to take him away first.
Then he walked to Pei Shan and said happily: "Okay, how did you know that I would also set up an ambush at the city gate?"
Pei Shandao: "It's the New Year, so it's not a good time to make things big. Now that you know that this person has left the city, you will definitely prevent him from killing him. Also, he was injured, and there are more soldiers guarding the city than usual.
Times, this is enough."
Huang Shaoyu was very happy that his errand was almost over, which meant that he could also enjoy the New Year atmosphere.
He patted Pei Shan on the shoulder and said, "Send Yunzhu back first. I'll go to your house to pay New Year's greetings tomorrow."
Pei Shandao: "My master should be able to make tea for you, so I won't be your companion, right?"
Huang Shaoyu said: "You have a beautiful idea. You have helped me so much. If I don't come to you for a drink, wouldn't I have no sincerity at all?"
"Okay, you should leave quickly. I think Miss Xu Liu is also quite frightened."
These words awakened Pei Shan. He nodded slightly and turned to the carriage.
Over there, after Xu Xiao learned about the whole incident, he quickly asked how Yan Xin was doing?
Xu Yanxin calmed down now and said quickly: "Brother, don't worry, I'm fine."
Xu Xiao said: "I don't know if it's a fluke that you are brave, but be careful next time." Xu Xiao felt that with Huang Shaoyu's ability, even if the murderer did escape back to the capital, he would be able to catch him.
But it is better to do less adventurous things, especially when they take the girl's family out. If these things are known by the elders, they will also say that they are brave.
A few people were wondering whether they should tell the truth when they went back.
When the carriage stopped in front of Xu's house, the servants hurried up and said that someone from the Zhang family was here.
Xu Xiao was confused and asked: "Zhang family, which Zhang family?"
The servant who reported back said: "Which Zhang family is there? My aunt is the matchmaker, and the old lady's nephew is Zhang Jingzhi's family."
Xu Xiao suddenly remembered it. He glanced at Pei Shan who was following him out of the car and said with a headache: "Why is his family here today?"
The servant seemed to sense the subtle atmosphere and whispered: "I said I came to pay New Year's greetings."
Pei Shan said to Xu Xiao: "Since there are relatives in the house, we won't disturb you."
Xu Xiao didn’t know whether to stay or not.
At this moment, Nanny Qin who was next to Mrs. Zhang came out and said quickly: "You are not allowed to leave. The old lady wants to leave some food. Mr. Pei and Miss Lu, please come in quickly!"
Seeing the excitement, Lu Yunzhu didn't think it was a big deal. She got out of the car with a smile and said happily: "Then we'll have dinner before going back."
Nanny Qin said with a smile: "The third lady is just happy, so does our sixth lady have to be faster?"
Xu Yanxin got off the carriage in embarrassment, her cheeks flushed. She wanted to explain, but she felt it was superfluous.
Regarding Zhang Jingzhi, my grandmother had never said anything before. She really couldn't figure out what her grandmother was thinking.
Pei Shan also noticed something and said to Xu Xiao: "Then we'll stop disturbing you. But I have to go to your room to change clothes first. It's not good to see the old lady like this."
Xu Xiao also planned to take this opportunity to make it clear to him, so she took him to change clothes first.
Xu Yanxin and Lu Yunzhu went to Mrs. Zhang's yard, and obviously saw more maids than usual.
In the banquet room, they saw a middle-aged woman accompanying Mrs. Zhang, who looked very friendly.
There was another mother and daughter sitting next to her. They were a little embarrassed, but they were also looking at them.
Mrs. Zhang said: "Are Yunzhu and Yan Xin back? Ask them to come and meet the guests."
Aunt Qin led Xu Yanxin and Lu Yunzhu forward and introduced them.
Surrounding the old lady are aunts from the Xu family, and sitting next to them are Mrs. Zhang and her daughter Zhang Xiao, both the niece-in-law and grand-niece of Mrs. Zhang’s natal family.
Not seeing the so-called Zhang Jingzhi, Xu Yanxin breathed a sigh of relief.
But soon, a servant came to tell them that Mr. Zhang had seen the eldest master and the second master and had come over.
Xu Yanxin was a little nervous and at a loss.
Then I heard my grandmother say: "That's your cousin from the Zhang family. He is thinking about me and came here to pay my respects."
"You little girls, please hide behind the screen."
Xu Yanxin looked happy, grabbed Lu Yunzhu's hand and left.
That Zhang Xiao hesitated, thinking that he was his biological brother, so he did not leave.
Soon, Zhang Jingzhi came in.
Lu Yunzhu wanted to know what kind of man he was and who wanted to marry Yan Xin, so he kept his feet on the ground and watched.
The man who came in was wearing a cross-neck collar and a large brown cloak. His face was thin, his cheekbones were slightly convex, his hair was tied up, and he wore a silver crown. He had a slender figure and a delicate face. Apart from being a little thin, he had a good appearance and temperament.
Can't choose anything?
Lu Yunzhu thought to herself that if it weren't for Pei Shan, Zhang Jingzhi might be pretty good. But compared with Pei Shan, his stature is much thinner, and everything else is even worse.
But Mrs. Zhang seemed very satisfied. She called Zhang Jingzhi to her side and asked her in detail.
Xu Yanxin and Lu Yunzhu listened behind the screen, and soon learned the origin of Zhang Jingzhi.
His father died young and he was raised by his mother who was a widow. His father became a fourth-grade prefect during his lifetime. He has now also obtained the title of Juren, and his family background and abilities are pretty good. However, he missed Enke before and can only wait two more years.
It's been years.
Mrs. Zhang was very happy and kept saying that there was a successor to the Zhang family.
When Aunt Xu saw it, she thought, wouldn't it be done?
He immediately said happily: "I knew this child was a good one, so I mentioned it to my ancestor. No, my ancestor really liked it."
Mrs. Zhang said: "I don't like the children of our Zhang family, whose family do I like?"
Aunt Xu became even more happy and wondered if she should invite Miss Six to come out and take a look?
At this time, Nanny Qin stepped forward and interrupted: "Old madam, the third young master and Lord Pei are here."
The third young master is Xu Yanxin's brother. Aunt Xu thinks he is just here to see Zhang Jingzhi. He is even more excited than Mrs. Zhang, so please hurry up and invite him.
Aunt Qin didn't listen to her and was still waiting for Mrs. Zhang's instructions.
Mrs. Zhang knew about Zhang Jing: "Master Pei Shan, do you know? He is now a subordinate of the East Palace and the prince's teacher."
Zhang Jingzhi said excitedly: "Thank you, great-aunt, for reminding me. My grandnephew knows it. Master Pei is a student of Mr. Lu. Every scholar in the world knows this. Our academy got a painting of Mr. Pei's calligraphy last year. The mountain chief only allowed us to stay away from it."
I just took a look at it, I was afraid it would be damaged."
Mrs. Zhang smiled and said: "Then you should meet me more. If we can become friends, it will not be difficult to ask for calligraphy treasures in the future."
Zhang Jingzhi nodded happily and stepped aside, ready to greet Pei Shan.
Behind the screen, Lu Yunzhu felt that this Zhang Jingzhi was naive and looked younger than Pei Shan, so she couldn't help but burst into laughter.
Zhang Jingzhi was suddenly startled when he heard the voice. He couldn't help but look behind the screen, but he only saw fluttering clothes, and his face suddenly turned red with embarrassment.
At this time, Xu Yanxin only thought of what Pei Shan said today, that he could sell calligraphy and paintings.
She didn't understand what this meant at the time, but now that she thinks about it, her face feels very hot.
If the world knew that Mr. Pei, the dignified man, had to sell calligraphy and painting to collect the bride price when marrying his wife, I wonder how many stories would be made up?
In short, she was afraid that she would not dare to hear him say such words again.
At this time, Xu Xiao and Pei Shan had already entered the banquet room.