Before the two dead men could see clearly what the situation was in front of them, they felt a chill in their chests, and the long sword passed through their chests, Xiao Shao threw the sword in his hand, and wrapped Jiang Ruan horizontally, only filling the body behind him: "Don't leave a living mouth, kill." ”

When Fang walked to the door, he heard the sound of people and horses fighting outside, and a figure hurriedly ran over, and saw Jiang Ruan being held in Xiao Shao's arms is forehead, but he didn't care too much at the moment, and shouted: "Ah Ruan!" ”

"Big brother?" Jiang Ruan was stunned, Jiang Xinzhi stood in front of him, Xu was in a hurry, looking like a servant, Jiang Ruan Qi said: "Why did you return to Beijing so early?" "It's just that the news is still some time away, but the two of them suddenly came back today. What's going on?

Jiang Xinzhi glanced at Xiao Shao and said, "I always feel a little uneasy, so let's hurry back first." After a pause, he looked at the scuffle in the courtyard and complained: "You are really, you are so smart on weekdays, but you are stupid at this time, if we don't come back and bump into this scene today, if something happens to you, how can I explain to my mother?" If you encounter this in the future, don't worry about anything, you are the most important. In the end, Jiang Xinzhi looked at Xiao Shao: "I really don't feel at ease about putting you in this place." ”

Jiang Ruan patted Xiao Shao and motioned for him to let himself down. Xiao Shao let go of his hand, Jiang Ruan stood still, and then said to Jiang Xin: "They are coming for me today, and they are the same everywhere." ”

Jiang Xinzhi still wanted to say a few words, afraid that Jiang Ruan would be surprised and feel wronged today, so he endured it in the end, just grabbed her hand and said: "Anyway, it's not safe here, you go back home with me first." ”

Xiao Shao grabbed Jiang Ruan's arm, and his eyes were like ice: "If she doesn't leave, she will stay here." ”

The two of them held her in the middle with one hand, and the atmosphere was deadlocked. only listened to Jiang Xinzhi: "She still hasn't left the cabinet, what is it like to stay here!" ”

"She's from the Jinying Palace." Xiao Shao said lightly.

"Don't talk about it." Jiang Ruan shook off the hands of the two, and a faint depression arose in his heart. looked at Jiang Xinzhi: "Big brother, it's too late now, it is inconvenient to go back to Jiang's mansion now, and besides, there will inevitably be spies sent by Xuanli outside, so as not to cause more trouble." I'll stay here tonight. ”

Xiao Shao's face eased a little, but Jiang Xinzhi was angry, thinking that if it was really a girl, she was outgoing, and she was facing others before she got married. I couldn't help but feel a little aggrieved in my heart, but I knew that what Jiang Ruan said was indeed reasonable, and my mood was very complicated for a while.

Jiang Ruan saw Jiang Xinzhi's appearance and knew what he was thinking, and he was a little helpless for a while, but he didn't know how this eldest brother had been fighting for several years, and now he was becoming more and more childish. I had to be relieved: "I don't think it's safe outside, don't go, big brother, I have something I want to ask you." Pack up and rest here tonight. ”

As soon as Xiao Shao wanted to flatly refuse, he heard Jiang Xinzhi immediately say: "Okay, I'll stay here tonight for the sake of your face." ”

Xiao Shao: "......"

……

The men and horses brought by Xiao Shao himself moved very quickly, but in an instant, almost all the dead soldiers were slaughtered, and his subordinates were also very experienced, and the courtyard was immediately cleaned, leaving not even a trace of blood. Jiang Xinzhi sat under the oil lamp, and there was still a little dissatisfaction in his tone: "It's not the first time that this thing has happened, how many people have died in King Jinying's mansion, do you really want to live in such an ominous place?" ”

"Big brother, what's wrong with you?" Jiang Ruan asked. Jiang Xinzhi seemed to be-for-tat with Xiao Shao when he saw her, and his performance was too obvious. Originally, although Jiang Xinzhi didn't like Xiao Shao, he was not as hostile as he is now. Jiang Ruan himself also doubted in his heart, could it be that something happened at the border pass? But will Xiao Shao bully Jiang Xinzhi for nothing?

Jiang Xinzhi opened his eyes and paused for a while before saying, "Do you really want to marry him?" In Jiang Xinzhi's opinion, he had been fighting abroad for a few years, and suddenly learned the news that Xiao Shao and Jiang Ruan had been given marriage, and he was naturally very angry in his heart. If he is there, it will be fine, this incident happened in his absence, in his opinion, Xiao Shao is taking advantage of the danger of others, just like a cabbage that he worked so hard to plant was arched by others, and his heart was naturally unhappy.

"Big brother, this is the Queen Mother's decree." Jiang Ruan sighed: "I can't resist and disobey the order after all. Besides, there is nothing wrong with marrying into the Jinying Palace, there is no mother-in-law and sister-in-law to serve me, and it is very clean and refreshing. ”

"You are my sister," Jiang Xinzhi said with a straight face: "Although he is young and promising, and he is not bad, he has a bad reputation." And being lonely, a girl like you doesn't know what it means to get married, what's so good about getting along with a cold person day and night? Jiang Xinzhi looks at his sister as if she is all good, and when she looks at Xiao Shao, she naturally feels that she is not worthy of Jiang Ruan, where can she have a good face.

"What's fame?" Jiang Ruan smiled slightly: "Big brother forgot, I still had the reputation of a lone star, is this true?" ”

"It was someone else who framed you, how can you take it seriously?" When he mentioned this, Jiang Xinzhi felt a block in his chest. At the beginning, he only blamed himself for his lack of ability, and he didn't know that the Xia Yan family had sinister intentions, so that Jiang Ruan was given such a notoriety, causing her to suffer so many years of grievances in Zhuangzi.

"If I was falsely accused, how could he not have been falsely accused?" Jiang Ruan shook his head: "Besides, eldest brother, you have been at the border for so long, and you have also gotten along with him, so you know him a little bit." What kind of person is he, you don't know? ”

Jiang Xinzhi's words were blocked, in fact, although Xiao Shao was cold, his subordinates were respectful and obedient to him, and they were in awe. If you want to look at a person, you will see the attitude of the people around him towards him. Since Xiao Shao's subordinates are so loyal to him, he must also have something extraordinary. Moreover, on the battlefield, this man's courage is indeed admirable. It is undeniable that this is a very powerful young man, and being with Jiang Ruan, he can absolutely protect her. It's just that Jiang Xinzhi didn't have a taste no matter how he thought about it, so he said with a sullen head: "Ah Ruan, you are facing him every word." It looks like he doesn't care, but in fact he has a heart for him, which is always true. ”

This time it was Jiang Ruan's turn to speak, she glared at Jiang Xinzhi for a long time before she said, "Big brother, it's the same for anyone I marry." Although the Queen Mother dotes on me, the country of the Jin Dynasty is more important than my personal safety. The higher my status, the more I will be favored by the royal family, and the more likely I will be to become a royal bargaining chip in the future. Do you remember the original Princess Yuanrong? Everyone sees that I am now like the second Princess Yuanrong in front of the Queen Mother, who can be sure that I will not become the second Princess Yuanrong in the future? ”

Jiang Xin was shocked and said hurriedly: "Don't talk nonsense!" ”

"The eldest brother also knows what I mean in his heart," Jiang Ruan shook his head: "Princess Yuanrong is the biological daughter of the Empress Dowager Yide, and she ended up like that." I don't have the slightest blood relationship with the royal family, who knows if there will be a sudden change in the situation one day. As for my father, he hated and hated us in his bones, and he would be happy if I could pave the way for his career. My days are full of flowers, but in fact, they are in crisis step by step. Marrying Xiao Shao, he has a cold temperament, but he also happens to save some trouble, I marry whoever I marry, marry him, at least there are bargaining chips, I have an ally with him, which is stronger than any relationship. ”

"You ......." Jiang Xinzhi was shocked and angry: "What nonsense are you talking about, how can marriage be used as a bargaining chip, what you want, I will help you fight for it." I will protect you, but you can't treat your husband as an ally, it's someone you want to befriend and be with you for the rest of your life. Where do you put yourself when you say that? ”

"Big brother, now I have no intention of having a hard time." Jiang Ruan said lightly: "You and I have been accustomed to seeing my mother's ending since I was a child, and there is always a hurdle in my heart that I can't get over, I married to Jinying Wangfu, if he is really my beloved, after a long time, allies will naturally become husband and wife." But it's all about getting along slowly. She lied to Jiang Xinzhi, her resistance to marriage in this life, and the blockade of her feelings, not from Zhao Mei's ending, but after the painstaking delivery of the previous life, but in exchange for all betrayal and killing, it is not easy to completely get rid of that shadow in this life. It's just that she can't tell Jiang Xinzhi about this.

When Jiang Xinzhi heard this, he didn't know how to persuade Jiang Ruan, once his sister had an idea, no one could shake it, so he sighed, patted her head and said: "At a young age, she is like a little old woman, and I don't know who this temperament is." ”

Jiang Ruan smiled slightly, and the two siblings talked about other things.

In the study at the other end, Xiao Shao sat at the table, Xia Qing and Qi Feng sat opposite, Xia Qing finally rushed over with peace of mind, but unexpectedly found that Xiao Shao was back, and he was taken aback, sitting in the study of King Jinying's mansion at the moment, and finally had the heart to ask his own question: "Third brother, why didn't the eldest brother come back with you?" ”

"He took the army to the back." Xiao Shao said. He hurried over, who knew that Jiang Xinzhi also followed, and the army could not be leaderless, so Guan Lianghan was naturally left alone.

Qi Feng sat in his seat and didn't know what Lu Dao was thinking, he didn't say a word, Xia Qing touched his arm when he saw this: "Fourth brother, what's wrong with you?" From the beginning of coming in to the present, you can't give up? When you heard about the fire, you rushed out? What are you doing in such a hurry? ”

When Xia Qing came over, Jinyiwei had already disposed of the corpse of the dead soldier, and Xia Qing didn't know what was going on in the Dao. Xiao Shao's eyes moved when he heard this, glanced at Qi Feng, and did not speak.

Qi Feng came back to his senses, only he knew how thrilling the scene was, almost making his heartbeat stop abruptly. Even now, as long as he thinks about it, he is still afraid for a while, and he lost his temper in a hurry at that time, and I don't know if he was looked at by Xiao Shao. Thinking of this, Qi Feng raised his head and met Xiao Shao's calm gaze, which seemed to be able to see through people's hearts, so that the thoughts in his heart could not be hidden, Qi Feng became a little uncomfortable when he landed, and he almost ran away.

After a moment, he forced a smile: "It's okay, I'm just going to come out and take a look." He remembered that at the last moment, it was Xiao Shao who rushed over to save Jiang Ruan, and he was able to protect her justifiably, and he couldn't help but feel a bitterness in his heart. However, there are some things in this world that can be fought for, and some things that cannot be fought for, and even if they are not even qualified to fight for them. Qi Feng pressed the sourness in his heart and said, "Third brother, now that you are back, I am afraid that there will be another change in Jingzhong." What clues did you find when you went to Tianjin this time? ”

They began to investigate the changes in the Southern Xinjiang Kingdom many years ago, and this time the challenge of the Tianjin Kingdom was so sudden, and it was inextricably linked to the Southern Xinjiang. This time, Xiao Shao was ordered to go on the expedition, on the other hand, to find out the news. Xiao Shao shook his head: "The imperial court has someone they arranged, this person is too deeply hidden, and this time the Tianjin army was defeated, the Southern Xinjiang Alliance broke down, and it may take a temporary period of recuperation." There are other arrangements in Beijing. ”

Xia Qing couldn't understand what they were saying, so he scratched his head and said, "No matter what, it's good that the third brother comes back safely." Before, I made a bet with the fourth brother about your relatives, but when the third brother came back this time, when will we have a happy event? I just waited to finish drinking this cup of wine and went back to Jinling, the affairs of the medical hall have not moved for a long time, and my doctors and apprentices are in a hurry. ”

As soon as he said this, Xiao Shao and Qi Feng were slightly stunned, and they were silent for a long time, and Xiao Shao said lightly: "I will go to the palace tomorrow to explain this matter." The sooner the better. His gaze paused on Qi Feng and then quickly left, his expression as cold as ever.

"That's great," Xia Qing didn't doubt him, and said with great interest: "I have to think about what kind of congratulatory gift to give!" ”

……

Early the next morning, there was a light snowfall in the morning, and the snow was so deep that it almost reached the knees. The weather was surprisingly cold, but the streets and alleys did not cool down because of the extremely cold weather, but talked about the fact that the street in the north of the city was drained last night. The vendors talked a lot, and they all heard from the master that it seemed that there were robbers, but after a long time, the guards in the house dared to go out to investigate, but there was no movement. It's just that a series of houses have been destroyed, but the people who live in a prosperous corner of the north of the city are either rich or expensive, but they don't care about the few silvers, but after all, they feel a little uneasy.

In the Eighth Prince's Mansion, Xuan Li held his forehead, and his expression was a little anxious. There was no news of a night attack last night, and neither the spies sent have returned. What does this mean, Xuan Li knows it, but he wants to convince himself that all of them are more than lucky, and Xuan Li is very unwilling. He thought about the annihilation of all the people he sent, but at least someone came to tell him about the situation of Jinyiwei, Jiang Ruan was just a woman in the end, could it be that he could still order to be killed? Besides, the attack that day and night was so sudden that Jiang Ruan was not completely prepared how to retreat.

These things are very sure of their ability to leave, but there is no news after waiting all night. Then the spies sent to the Jinying Mansion but could no longer find anything, the Jinying Palace, the Jinying Palace, is so solid that not even a fly can fly in, it is even more difficult to inquire about the news, several times in vain, Xuan Xuan is even more uneasy. Early this morning, the matter of walking on the water in the north of the city is even more popular, and this matter must be inseparable from the Jinying Palace, Xuanli knows that it is a method used by Jiang Ruan to confuse the public, but there is no way.

Just thinking about it, the two little servants walked in with a box of things, put them in the center of the room, and said to Xuanli: "Your Highness, Lord Zhang has sent a salute, please take a look." ”

It's common for the officials under him to send some gifts from time to time, but today Xuanli didn't have the heart to pay attention to it, waved his hand a little impatiently, and said, "Open it." ”

The box opened slowly, and before Xuan Li could look at it, he heard the two little guys and the guards around him gasp together, Xu didn't scream for fear of disturbing him, but the shortness of breath still made Xuan Li frown. He turned his head to look, his body stiffened, and he couldn't take his eyes off it anymore.

There was a series of human heads neatly placed in the box, and the blurred appearance of flesh and blood made people's hearts clog, but they could vaguely make out the eyebrows, five spies, one was the leader of the assassins, and the heads were neatly placed, as if they were laughing at his incompetence.

Xuan left his throat with a sweetness, only to feel a breath of depression spurting out of his chest, almost spitting out. Barely swallowing a mouthful of sweet blood in his throat, Xuan Li turned his head and stared gloomily at the two little guys who dragged the box in: "How did this thing come in?" ”

The two little guys had already been frightened by the sudden change and trembled, and when they heard the words, they knelt down together and begged for mercy again and again: "Your Highness spare your life, Lord Zhang's subordinates put the box at the door, and the little ones brought it in like this, Your Highness spares your life!" ”

As soon as Xuan Li's palm was forced, the cup held in the palm of his hand shattered, and the porcelain bottle of the cup scratched his hand, and blood slowly overflowed from between his fingers, and he seemed to be unaware. The guards on one side didn't dare to come out, just because Xuan Li's expression at the moment was already very distorted, and the corners of his mouth were upturned, but his muscles were shaking uncontrollably, obviously angry.

If it is said that Xuan is aggrieved, it is really not wronged. Originally, the Jinying Mansion was protected by Xiao Shao, so there was no way to find the exit, but now that Xiao Shao is not there, only Jiang Ruan can call the shots in the Jinying Palace, and he is actually planted in the hands of a weak woman? What's going on with this head? Sending it over like this is clearly a provocation! Xuanli seems to be generous, but his heart is extremely narrow-minded, this move almost completely hooks out the dark side of his heart, and the person who does such a thing is really unforgivable!

Thinking with heavy eyes, there was a secret guard from outside, and when he saw Xuanli, he immediately announced: "Back to Your Highness, my subordinates have just received the news that King Jinying has returned to Beijing." ”

Xuanli's eyes were like torches, and he looked at the man, his palms unconsciously forced, and the blood flowed down dripping.

……

There are two flowers, one on each branch. Jinying's palace is full of life at this time, the young master is back and everyone is happy, last night was so dangerous, everyone thought that there must be a vicious battle to fight, but at the critical moment, Xiao Shao suddenly rushed back, and everyone was happy and happy. Originally, after getting along this year, the people of Jinying Wangfu liked Jiang Ruan very much, although this young lady looked a little cold, she never made excessive requests, and the grace she gave to her subordinates during the New Year's holidays was also very thoughtful. None of the young ladies have a small temperament, and this young lady is also very easy to get along with, and there is almost no fight. As soon as last night passed, Jiang Ruan showed a strong and tenacious scene in front of everyone, and suddenly his image became tall in the hearts of the people, and he almost subdued the hearts of the people at that time, and from then on became a well-deserved hostess in the hearts of all the subordinates of the Jinying Palace, which was simply expected by everyone.

So as soon as Xiao Shao came back, the subordinates consciously created every opportunity for the future virtuous couple to get along.

Jiang Ruanfang had breakfast, and Dew Drop came over and said, "Girl, it's snowing outside, do you want to go and take a look?" ”

There is nothing to see in the snow this day, but there is nothing to do in the house, Jiang Ruan stood up, Forsythia saw this and quickly found a fire rat hair cloak and put it on her, and stuffed a small Ginza carved stove into her hand: "Be careful not to catch a cold." ”

A few people walked out of the house, and when they went to the courtyard, they saw a person sitting in the gazebo from a distance, and the dew blinked, pretending to be surprised: "Oh, isn't that my uncle, girl, my uncle is over there, do you want to go and see?" ”

Her voice was so high that the people in the pavilion heard it, and turned their heads to look at it, which was to pretend that they didn't see it. Jiang Ruan glared at Dewdrop, Dew Drop touched her nose and looked at the sky, Jiang Ruan sighed, lifted her skirt and walked towards the gazebo. A few maids consciously did not follow, and stood far away outside the pavilion and waited.

Xiao Shao sat in the gazebo, today he wore a soapy blue embroidered unicorn silver-patterned official uniform, the gold thread at the cuffs was delicately embroidered, and the whole person was like jade, and he was draped in an ink-colored coat outside, and his figure was tall and slender. At this moment, he didn't know what he thought, frowning slightly, his long eyelashes drooped down, his face was elegant and beautiful, and his temperament was cold and elegant, which was really eye-catching.

Jiang Ruan sat down in front of him, thought about it, saw the teapot on the table, and reached out to pour himself a cup of tea.

Xiao Shao looked at her and didn't speak, and the atmosphere was a little strange for a while. Finally, Jiang Ruan broke the silence and said, "Last night, thank you very much." ”

With such polite words, Xiao Shao's brows furrowed even tighter, and his tone was slightly cold: "Between you and me, there is no need to say this." ”

He was a little weird, Jiang Ruan noticed his abnormality and said strangely, "Did something happen?" ”

Xiao Shao turned his head away, paused, and said: "I have returned to Beijing, and the wedding banquet should also be prepared. ”

Jiang Ruan was stunned for a moment, but he didn't expect him to say this, and smiled slightly: "Think about it, when will you say it." ”

She was so refreshing, without a trace of timidity, Xiao Shao's expression was slightly relaxed, and she suddenly thought of something, and said: "I heard Jin'er talk about the scene last night, thank you for guarding the Jinying Mansion for me." But you don't have to do it in the future," his eyes were cold, and his thin lips were pursed like knives, and he said, "The most important thing in the palace is not honor and secrets, but you." ”

Jiang Ruan was stunned, a little inexplicable in her heart, she smiled: "Since I am the heroine here, I have to take on some responsibilities, but in fact, I ......." ”

"You are my Xiao Shao's woman after all." Xiao Shao interrupted her: "You don't have to do anything. ”

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Dear drops, happy June 1st~ ^_^