When Jiang Fang faced Xiao Huaijin's rhetorical question, he couldn't react. Was he moved? Of course he was. In this hierarchical ancient world, power was supreme.
But Jiang Fang also knows that the higher you stand, the more you carry. It may be beyond your ability to laugh, and you will always worry about being snatched away when you grab something.
In contrast, Jiang Fang may prefer the free life. This palace is so overwhelming that people are watching every word and deed. Everyone is like an NPC who has written a script.
Not a single smile is my own.
Who would envy such a life? Of course, power is high. You may kill some people with a wave of your hand, but by the same token, you will have to repay your debt one day.
Jiang Fang shook his head and said: "Who wouldn't be tempted by rights? It's just your own choice. If a person who is about to die of thirst sees a glass of water, do you think he can't help but drink it?"
This right has been put on the lips of these two brothers. They only need to push Queen Mother Jiang off the stage, and then this supreme right will be theirs.
Xiao Huaijin said: "You won't understand."
Jiang Fang didn't know what he meant, but looking at the loneliness on his face, he could understand a little bit, so he said: "I really don't understand that it is impossible for everyone to feel the same way.
So you just talked about half of the plan, why don’t you talk about it later? I’m also going to hear what you plan to do.”
Xiao Huaijin said: "There is nothing to say now. After all, you have listed me as a suspect, right?"
Jiang Fang said: "But you keep saying you don't want it, and I saved you twice. I guess you are not the kind of ungrateful person."
Xiao Huaijin showed a rare smile and said: "I originally wanted you to pretend to be arrested, but now I feel that this method does not seem to work."
Jiang Fang knew that Xiao Huaijin had bad intentions even if he was not coveting the throne, but looking at his appearance just now, Jiang Fang somehow wanted to believe him.
Although Xiao Huaijin has a bad temper, in retrospect, although he said he doubted Xiao Yao along the way, he was able to stand with everyone at the critical moment.
The moment Xiao Huaijin asked him this question, Jiang Fang suddenly felt that maybe Xiao Huaijin really didn't care about the throne as he said.
Jiang Fang said: "Your wound has a certain degree of corruption. I cut off the flesh. The results should be available tomorrow. As for my safety, why don't you protect it?"
Xiao Huaijin looked puzzled and asked: "I'm with you, aren't we trying to scare the snake away? Then the other party will know that we are on guard, so why would we take the risk?"
Jiang Fang said: "I have only been in the palace for a few months for the first time, and the maids around me are naturally new faces. After all, I also went to the south on the way.
The Splendid Palace has no major interactions with the outside world, and since my identity as a princess is relatively sensitive, no one has ever come to visit me.
I know that you are good at martial arts and are very strong. The last time I spent time with Xiao Yao, he didn't realize that you were a man. I guess this time you are playing the role of a palace maid next to me, so no one will notice.
Since you think that Lao Wu will find me when I leave the palace, wouldn't it be safer for you to come with me? Don't you think it would be more exciting to capture the mastermind with your own hands?"
Xiao Huaijin's face darkened. Jiang Fang's stomach was full of bad water. It was a shame that he was worried about her comfort and even wanted to disguise himself as a woman. It was enough to suffer such an insult once.
Seeing that Xiao Huaijin was silent, Jiang Fang said, "Okay, I'm just teasing you. Let's stop talking about it here. We'll discuss it later. I'll take care of myself."
After saying that, Jiang Fang took Banxia and left. On the way back, Banxia said: "Princess, you should let the imperial guards escort you out of the palace in the future."
Jiang Fang said: "If someone really wants my life, then no matter how hard you hide, you can't escape. Escape is never the solution."
Banxia said: "But princess, you are a rich man, if you make a slight mistake..."
Jiang Fang smiled and said: "It's a blessing, not a curse. It's a curse that can't be avoided. Don't worry so much. If the soldiers come to cover up the water and the earth, they will have a way to deal with it."
After Jiang Fang returned to Jinxiu Palace, he felt a little empty in his heart for no reason, and asked: "Dong Kui, has anyone been here during the time I left?"
Dong Kui naturally knew who Jiang Fang was asking, but Duan Jiu had never been here, so Dong Kui replied: "Princess, no one has ever been here."
Jiang Fang was a little disappointed. Thinking back to what he said in Wangjiang Pavilion, he murmured to himself: "Is it really that what I said yesterday was too much?"
Banxia didn't hear clearly and asked: "Princess, what did you say?"
Jiang Fang shook his head, and then said: "Let the kitchen prepare some eggs for me."
Banxia hurriedly went down to give orders. Jiang Fang changed into crisp clothes and asked Qi Ling to get an egg beater. Originally, Jiang Fang wanted to be lazy and use an electric one, but he thought it was not appropriate and he might as well use a manual one.
After arriving in the kitchen, the eggs had been prepared and some seasonings were complete. Jiang Fang went straight to work and prepared to make a birthday cake for Duan Jiu.
It was indeed her fault that she didn't notice that it was Duan Jiu's birthday yesterday. Looking at Duan Jiu's disappointed eyes, Jiang Fang couldn't help but blame himself.
But halfway through, Jiang Fang remembered that Duan Jiu and Xiao Niaoniao went out to watch the fireworks together. Jiang Fang was so angry that he beat the eggs even harder.
Magnolia watched from the side, wanting to remind Jiang Fang that the egg had splashed on him, but looking at the depressed expression on Jiang Fang's face, Magnolia swallowed the words.
After Jiang Fang made the cake embryo, the cream in her hand was almost ready. Jiang Fang was a little distracted looking at the cake. She had been with Duan Jiu for so long, and it seemed that she really didn't know what Duan Jiu liked.
After thinking for a long time, Jiang Fang decided to draw a chicken for Duan Jiu. After all, the chickens in the courtyard of Langtou Village were all raised by Duan Jiu from chicken cubs, so they must still have feelings.
After making the cake, Jiang Fang searched for a long time before finding a box to put it in. After Jiang Fang changed his clothes, he looked at himself in the mirror and thought of Xiao Niao Niao again.
For the first time, Jiang Fang wanted to dress a man.
For the first time, Jiang Fang disliked the red spots on his face. Although it had faded a lot, it was still very obvious upon closer inspection and seemed a bit scary.
Xiao Niao's skin is delicate and fair, and her cheeks will blush slightly when she smiles. What a pretty girl she is. How many men should fall for her?
In the past, Jiang Fang didn't care about the red spots on her face. She always felt that the appearance was just a human body, and the soul inside was the real interesting thing.
But now that I think about it, if I am standing next to Duan Jiu, regardless of my identity, I am afraid that my face is not worthy of Duan Jiu, right?
He was so good-looking, and the delicacy between his eyebrows and eyes was eye-catching. When he was in Langtou Village, even the aunt who had given birth to several babies was obsessed with him.
When you like someone, sometimes you really feel inferior. That inferiority does not come from him, but because he has become perfect in your heart, so you feel ashamed.