After chatting for a while, the Leng family's housekeeper came up to him. He and Xiao Yao had just made such a big noise in the market. It was impossible for the Leng family not to know that Leng Ningshuang had arrived in the capital.
Looking at the housekeeper, Leng Ningshuang's eyes were a little helpless. She originally planned to go back later, but every time she went home, she felt that she would be suffocated.
But the housekeeper said: "Since the young lady has returned to Beijing, she should go back and pay her respects to her grandmother first. The old lady has been looking forward to your return home."
Considering what the housekeeper said, Leng Ningshuang had no reason to refuse, so she said to Jiang Fang: "Then I will go back first. If you are free, you must come and play with me."
Jiang Fang nodded, and Leng Ningshuang took the sword and went back with the housekeeper. Jiang Fang originally thought Leng Ningshuang would be a cold beauty based on her name.
But now she looks really cute and cute, and she seems to be a little dull. Walking around like this, it is really easy to suffer losses.
After Leng Ningshuang left, Jiang Fang talked about business with Xiao Yao: "Last time you said you saw me in Yan Mansion, does that mean you were in Yan Mansion at that time?
And that day, I heard from the Yan family’s housekeeper that Mr. Yan Ge was meeting an important guest, could it be you?"
Xiao Yao didn't intend to hide it, nodded and said: "Yes, it is precisely because of the imperial examination that Yan Ge always wanted to accept me as a student."
Jiang Fang said in shock: "Mr. Yan Ge wants to keep you as a student? But I see that you are not bookish at all. How could Mr. Yan Ge fall in love with you?"
Xiao Yao's eyes changed. He looked at Leng Ningshuang who had just walked away and said, "It's not convenient for me to tell you in detail, but you have to know that I am very good."
Jiang Fang rolled his eyes. He just saw Xiao Yao's expression becoming serious. He thought he would talk about serious things, but he still said such nonsensical things.
But looking at Xiao Yao's eyes just now, Jiang Fang always felt that this matter seemed to be inseparable from the Leng family, but Xiao Yao didn't want to talk about it. Maybe it wasn't that simple.
Now General Leng, Leng Qinghe, is stationed in the southwest. All his soldiers are brave and good at fighting, and the Leng family army under him is even more invincible.
Because of the late emperor's appreciation, the military power in his hands was also very great, but the Leng family had never participated in the affairs of the court, so they never took action against him.
But now that the situation in the court has changed, Leng Qinghe seems to be joining forces with Xiao Boyuan. If Xiao Boyuan really gets the support of Leng Qinghe, then it will be a matter of time to overthrow the Queen Mother Jiang.
But now Yan Qing seems to be involved in the Leng family's affairs, and wants to take Xiao Yao under his sect. Although he also has generals under his sect, their qualifications are mediocre.
It is rumored that General Leng's brother Leng Changhe was also a student of Yan Ge Lao. He and the late emperor made great achievements on the battlefield, but he was jealous of his talents and died on the battlefield.
That's why the late emperor was willing to risk his life to save Leng Qinghe. The relationship between the Leng family and the late emperor was very close, which is why the late emperor was willing to hand over half of his military power to Leng Qinghe.
But now it seems that the Yan family is also ready to make a move on Leng Qinghe.
This Leng Qinghe is indeed a hot potato, and Empress Dowager Jiang really wants to take him for her own use. However, the Leng family has never participated in the struggle between the DPRK and China. How come there are so many people trying to win over him now?
Jiang Fang sighed, and then said: "If you don't want to say it, then forget it? But what happened that day, what happened after you escaped?"
Xiao Yao thought for a while and said: "After I left with your maid that day, I originally wanted to hide where I was and look for opportunities to rescue you.
I asked her to go back to the palace to find reinforcements, but after she left, the house caught fire, and then a group of soldiers left anxiously.
Later, when I tried to go in, the fire was already very strong, and there were soldiers around looking for something. I thought they were either looking for me, or they were looking for you.
After knowing that you had escaped, I searched around the area, but could not find you. Later, your maid found someone to meet me, and the leader told me that nothing happened to me.
Of course, the leader is your husband-in-law. I am afraid there was a deep misunderstanding last time. Seeing me is like seeing an enemy."
Jiang Fang said calmly: "No one will misunderstand you? But if you talk too much, he might actually sew it up for you."
Xiao Yao shrugged and said nothing. Jiang Fang suddenly felt uncomfortable with the quiet atmosphere and asked, "Don't you have anything to ask me about that day?"
Xiao Yao took a sip of tea, frowned and said, "Since you are really a princess, why did you still refuse to tell me the truth when you returned to the palace?"
Jiang Fang said: "I wanted to tell you, but later I found out that you were involved in cheating in the imperial examination, so I couldn't explain it for a while.
I originally wanted to find an opportunity, but I never found one. Didn't you discover it first?"
Xiao Yao looked at Jiang Fang and said with rare seriousness: "Your status as princess actually has no benefit to me, but we have experienced life and death along the way.
I really regard you as a friend. I am the young master of my family. It was also my first time traveling far away. You are also the first friend I met."
Jiang Fang felt a little guilty for a moment and said, "You can be regarded as the first friend I made outside. I didn't intend to lie to you, but this identity really carries too much."
Xiao Yao returned to his previous cynical look and said: "Then you are just a princess, and your monthly salary may not be as much as mine. What are you worried about?
Are you worried that I will defraud you of your money? Besides, you, a folk princess, will be very helpless after entering the palace. On the contrary, you may have to rely on me."
Jiang Fang chuckled, and then said: "I have read your article on marching and fighting in the imperial examination. I thought you were brave and resourceful. I wanted to recommend you to the Queen Mother, but from this point of view, I may not be needed.
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Jiang Fang originally thought that Xiao Yao would jokingly ask him to recommend him for an official position, but Xiao Yao's reaction surprised Jiang Fang.
There seemed to be a trace of worry on his face, but it disappeared immediately, and then he said: "You should be more careful in the future. This palace is not as casual and unrestrained as the common people."
Jiang Fang asked: "What you said was really caught off guard. You also know that I don't like to beat around the bush. If you have anything to tell me, just say it."
Xiao Yao said cheerfully: "There are so many women in my backyard, it's like a constant smoke of gunfire every day. Will it be even more miserable in the palace soon?
That’s why I told you to be careful. Last time, a maid in my family called the wrong aunt and was punished with fifty sticks, and her butt was not allowed to bloom? I just remembered it and reminded you."
Jiang Fang looked at Xiao Yao with complicated emotions, but didn't say much.