Not to mention how dilapidated the house was, even the quilt that was put on my body every day was too old to be used.

Especially the outer layer of cotton and linen made of quilt has been washed and deformed after such a long time, stiff like a piece of wood, as if it can be broken when it is slightly folded, it really responds to an ancient poem "cloth has been cold like iron for many years".

"This Nankang person is simply too deceitful, how can he treat my uncle so slowly?" Su Jiao was so angry that she puffed out her cheeks and kept taking deep breaths, grabbed the quilt in the cupboard, and threw it out in pieces.

Xiao Huai'an looked at it, and came over to pack his things with hibiscus, and walked out with Su Jiao.

"It's not necessarily that these people are deliberately slow, maybe it's because Yang Hou is here with a clean breeze and refuses to accept bribes from others, so he is so demanding of himself. In the same way, I don't want people to spread some gossip to tell Your Majesty that I am here to be a prestige. ”

"If that's the case, then it's even more hateful, they've all been cautious, to this point, why ......"

Su Jiao sniffed, Xiao Huai'an's comfort was useless, but made her more and more sad.

And just when the two of them were walking and chatting in this courtyard, it should not have been half an hour since the receptionist had just left, and suddenly another team of people came.

They carried lanterns in their hands, very mighty and lively, all of them crowded into this courtyard, and the courtyard that had been deserted for a long time suddenly became restless, and the loud noise shook the already dangerous house, and it was even more crumbling.

"Oh, I didn't expect it to be really an angel from the Daze Heavenly Dynasty, it was really flattering, pointing out that since the lord has arrived in Nankang, why don't you ask someone to send a letter to inform us? It's really hard for us to let adults and ladies live in such a place. ”

The person at the head looked lean like a monkey, with a mustache on his pointed chin, looking more and more obscene, he kept rubbing his hands, and I didn't know that he didn't come to greet him, but more like he had nothing to touch.

Hmph, you're embarrassed to say. Su Jiao took advantage of the darkness of the sky to glance at this person, and looked away lightly, not planning to say more than half a word to him.

And Xiao Huai'an didn't expect that the receptionist looked honest and good-sounding, but he still chose to betray himself without hesitation, he was really relaxed.

"My lord is too polite, we thought we didn't have to disturb you, so we quietly came here to stay, but I didn't expect this lord to come very coincidentally, but I don't know what to call this adult?"

Xiao Huai'an laughed lightly, and there was a hint of contempt and indifference in his laughter, but the one on the other side didn't mind very much, and glanced at Liang Xin, who was full of vigilance, and then withdrew his gaze, put down his hand and saluted Xiao Huai'an very respectfully.

"Under the surname Park, I am considered to be the wife of His Majesty, but I overheard the people below say that there is a great big man in the port today, so I thought about coming over to see, who knows the doubt only to find out that it is the adults who are staying here, and immediately brought these people to welcome the arrival of the adults. A new house has been arranged outside the palace for adults, I wonder if the adults are willing to move? ”

The room outside the palace can be arranged by the Taifu for others to live in at will, could it be that the emperor of Nankang is just a puppet who is set up by his courtiers?

Su Jiao pursed her mouth, and by the light of the lantern, she looked at the face of this Taifu who was already a little out of shape because she was too thin, and the shadow of the candle flame was particularly bluffing, and the impression of this person in her heart could be regarded as extremely bad, whether it was from the character or appearance, there was almost nowhere to pick out a desirable place.

Xiao Huai'an also felt the same, even more at this time, it was getting late, and his group did not have many manpower, if there was something unexpected, Su Jiao and Mu Rong were not in danger for free, so they thought about it for a while and refused.

"No need, thank you for your kindness, it's just that I'll have already cleaned up here, and it's not too early at this moment, so there's no need to be so troublesome, besides, as the emperor of your country, Taifu Park has a noble status, and he doesn't have to be polite to this official, just treat each other normally."

"How can this work, I, Nankang, have always been loyal to Daze, the two countries have submitted friendship, and the federation has been for more than ten years, so naturally I should be a good courtesy envoy."

What Mrs. Park said was true, but looking at his appearance, it was really difficult to determine whether what he said was sincere.

"But since the envoy has already said so, I can't go against the will of the adult, so please ask the lord to stay here for one night, there is a banquet in the palace tomorrow night, and please don't shirk it."

"It's nature."

Xiao Huai'an nodded, waiting for this group of people to come and leave in a hurry, Su Jiaocai was very disdainful, and snorted lightly beside him

"Nothing to be courteous, either a traitor or a thief, we are worried that we don't know who to start with first, but I didn't expect him to come to the door first, looking at his thief face, he can be the emperor's master, who knows what good things he has done behind his back."

"You can't just say for sure, but what you say makes sense. It seems that if we want to investigate in the future, we can start with tomorrow's banquet. ”

Xiao Huai'an nodded, it is also interesting, for many years, some people have complained that the emperor's management of Daze is too strict, so that all the ministers under him are trembling and walking on thin ice.

But now that it has been replaced by the two most typical representatives of Nankang and Wa Guo, the courtiers dare to bully the head of the lord, so putting the cart before the horse, doesn't it make people feel ridiculous.

Xiao Huai sighed with peace of mind, and returned to his room with Su Jiao, who was also thoughtful next to him. Then waited until dawn the next day, yesterday in that Mrs. Pu took the initiative to take the position of the reception officer, and led Xiao Fan diligently, and they gave a general understanding of the customs of Nankangguo.

In Nankang, although it is said to be a country, the land area is not as good as the two or three cities in Daze, but the number of people here is not much, coupled with the way of living in groups, so there are still large areas of wilderness that are inaccessible.

Su Jiao didn't bother to talk to this weird Taifu, so she kept her mouth shut and said little along the way, but after coming all the way, until she approached the palace, she finally understood why the receptionist came back so quickly yesterday.

But although this place is not very big, it is enough to spend more than half a day after such a trip.

Taifu was full of interest, and wanted to take the initiative to lead Xiao Huai'an and them to go elsewhere, Su Jiao was already yawning very facelessly, he was suddenly embarrassed, withdrew his hand, and rubbed it there a little shyly.

"After walking so far today, it seems that Madame is really tired, so it is better for the Lord and Madame to rest in the house for a while, and when it is time for the dinner, I will send someone over to inform the two of you to enter the palace."

After that, Mrs. Park finally left after a lot of rambling and richness. Xiao Huai'an also retracted his gaze with some annoyance, and turned his head to see Su Jiao lying in the courtyard with a heroic attitude, on the rocking chair under the persimmon tree.

Mu Hibiscus and Liang Xin were lazy, discussing the persimmon tree on the other side, when the fruit would be ripe, leaving Mu Rong alone to massage Su Jiao's shoulders and relax.

"It's exhausting me, or pretend to be stupid, this person really doesn't plan to let us go, so attentively with us, almost all the places have been transferred, is he trying to tell us that his subordinates are very clean, there is nothing suspicious, this move is too conspicuous."

Su Jiao pursed her lips and snorted several times in confusion, Xiao Huai'an didn't care much about sitting down on the stool next to her, and then turned her head to look at the green grassy courtyard.

"He naturally has such an idea, but although he has secret contacts and plans for some things, he may not need to do it himself."

"Or if we help him get rid of it, wouldn't he be able to wait until we leave to monopolize this secret trade route, which is the real intention of the smart man."

"It's really ruthless to cross the river and tear down the bridge like this, and sure enough, none of the people who mix in the court are clean." Su Jiao nodded, but she could understand Xiao Huai'an's statement, but it was a little ugly, which made Xiao Huai'an look at it very uncomfortably.

Su Jiao was stunned for a moment, and hurriedly smiled, "Naturally, it's those guys except you." ”

"To live in the world, people must have some means, and you are actually right to say so." Xiao Huai'an took a breath, there was no need to take Su Jiao's words too seriously, he turned his head silently, and then his eyes rolled, he was afraid that he thought of the banquet for a while, so he specially instructed a few more words.

"Naturally, if you don't want to startle the snake, we'd better be more subtle, first see what the general situation between their court and the royal family is, and then consider which angle to start with."

"It's just that we came from afar, and they must also know that Your Majesty will not send a few wastes, my reputation, they must have heard of it, but Madame, your words ......"

Before she finished saying this, Su Jiao suddenly widened her eyes in shock, and she roughly guessed what Xiao Huai'an would say later, "What do you mean, you plan to let me play stupid to the end?" ”