When Yang Fan returned home, he smelled the aroma of food as soon as he pushed the door open. A feeling of happiness rose in his heart and he called out to the kitchen, "Ah Nu, I'm back!"
Strangely, the kitchen was quiet and there was no movement at all. Yang Fan curiously walked over and peeked into the kitchen. There was no one inside. Yang Fan turned around and couldn't help but jump in fright. Tin Aino was standing behind him like a ghost.
Yang Fan was aghast, "Why are you like a ghost? Scaring people will scare people to death."
Tin Aino stared at him and said, "Something happened!"
Yang Fan was startled, "What happened?"
Tin Aino flashed to the door and peeked out through the crack of the door. Then, he floated in front of him and whispered, "I found something wrong with the situation."
"Oh?"
"I've noticed that people who pass by your house would look inside curiously."
"Oh?"
"I also found that people were whispering to each other and pointing."
"… Oh?"
Tin Aino's face was solemn, "Do you think that the news of me being in your house has been leaked?"
Yang Fan felt guilty and hurriedly said, "You think too much. The common people live their own lives. Who would care about other people's business?"
Tin Aino shook his head, "Not necessarily. You're a single man and you don't have a meal at home. If you suddenly start a fire and cook for yourself, people will inevitably be suspicious …"
Yang Fan coughed twice and said, "You don't have to worry. I've said that no one will care about this place. Besides, with your appearance, even if someone saw you, would they believe that you're a female thief? "
Tin Aino was still worried and stared at him, "Is there really nothing wrong?"
Yang Fan said seriously, "Absolutely nothing. I guarantee it with my integrity!"
Tin Aino sighed, "Now that you say it, I'm even more worried."
Yang Fan said gloomily, "Is my personality that bad?"
Tin Aino rolled his eyes at him and asked, "Do you have any dignity?"
Yang Fan stared at her and asked, "Is the meal ready?"
Tin Aino looked at him strangely and said, "You can still eat?"
Yang Fan said, "Why can't I eat? Nothing will happen. Think about it, if the news of you being here is leaked, won't I be implicated as well? Since I'm not afraid, what are you worried about? "
Tin Aino tilted his head and thought carefully. Then, he smiled and said, "Not bad. This reason really makes me feel much more at ease. Then … let's eat!"
Yesterday, it was as if they were moving into a new house. Naturally, it was a little more grand. Today, it was impossible to have a sumptuous meal. However, even if it was an ordinary dish, after being cooked by Tin Aino's pair of miraculous hands, it looked and smelled great. When Yang Fan saw the table full of delicacies, he couldn't help but feel hungry. He picked up his chopsticks and said, "Come, come, come. Let's eat."
Tin Aino smiled and said, "There's no rush. I still have a main dish that hasn't been served."
Yang Fan put down his chopsticks and said in surprise, "There's still a main dish?"
Tin Aino took out a bundle from under the short table and gently pushed it in front of Yang Fan.
Yang Fan looked at Tin Aino suspiciously. He put down his chopsticks and opened the bundle. Under the light, there was a glow of pearls and jewels, enshrouding and dazzling. Two blocks of jade, one hanging pearl, and several gold ingots and silver bars. Yang Fan was stunned for a while. He slowly raised his head and looked at Tin Aino.
Tin Aino said, "Today, I went out and brought back some things."
Yang Fan slowly covered the bundle and pushed it back under the table. He calmly asked, "What is the meaning of this?"
"Thank you gift!"
Tin Aino said, "I said before, the grace of saving a life should be rewarded generously. This is my thank you gift. "
Yang Fan's eyes flashed. "You're leaving?"
Tin Aino gently nodded. Yang Fan said, "I told you to leave the day before yesterday, but you refused. Why do you suddenly want to leave today?"
The corners of Tin Aino's mouth curled up slightly. "I said before, women can change their minds at any time. Why do I need a reason?"
Yang Fan sighed and said, "Although the checks in the workshop are not strict, it is not the same in the capital. The checks at the city gates are still very strict for people leaving the city. You have an injury on your shoulder and can easily expose your identity. Why don't you wait for your injury to heal …"
Tin Aino interrupted, "To heal is not something that can be done in a day or two. As long as I can walk freely, leaving the city is not a problem for me. "
Yang Fan was silent for a moment. He then smiled and said, "That's fine. Since we are going to part tomorrow, how can there be no wine at the banquet? "
Tin Aino said, "Fine. Although I am injured, there is no harm in drinking wine. I will go get it."
Yang Fan stretched out his hand and said, "You sit, I will go get the wine."
Yang Fan was about to rise when a burst of hurried footsteps came from the courtyard. Tian Ai Nu's vigilance had been aroused by the strange happenings in the neighborhood. As soon as she heard the sound of footsteps, her gaze immediately became alert.
Yang Fan was looking at her hand holding the chopsticks.
Her fingers were slender and delicate. When the footsteps sounded, her thumb, index finger, and middle finger holding the chopsticks moved like an orchid blossoming. She had already turned from holding the chopsticks into a reverse grip. The index finger of her right hand was lightly placed in front of her thumb, and her pinky hooked the end of the chopsticks. The tip of the chopsticks was slanted towards the right side of Yang Fan's chest. She had become a standard sword grip.
Of course, she did not want to deal with Yang Fan. She slightly tilted her head, her left ear listening to the approaching footsteps. Yang Fan believed that when she suddenly stabbed back, the chopsticks in her hand would move like lightning and pierce straight into the throat of the person entering the door. Not only was she fast at killing fish, she was even faster at killing people.
Yang Fan immediately asked, "Who is it?"
This time, the person outside the door did not rashly rush in. He first said, "Xiao Fan, it is me, Maqiao!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the door opened and Maqiao walked in.
As soon as he entered, it was still the same low table. The man and woman were still sitting opposite each other. They were still eating under the lamp. The situation was the same as last night.
Maqiao snorted twice and said, "You are eating. Sister-in-law, sorry to disturb you."
The chopsticks in Tin Aino's hand fell to the table with a 'dang' sound. She was tongue-tied and said, "Di … Sister-in-law?"
Yang Fan quickly stood up and rushed over to block Maqiao's line of sight. She asked, "Why are you here?"
Maqiao walked around Yang Fan's body and looked at the food on the table. He repeatedly praised, "Aiya, Sister-in-law is really good at cooking. This food smells so good."
Tin Aino glared at Yang Fan. Yang Fan hurriedly said, "Epsilon Majoris, don't talk nonsense. We haven't … done that yet."
As Yang Fan said this, she turned her head and winked at Tin Aino. "Ah Nu, leave for a moment. Epsilon Majoris is here. He has something to discuss with me."
Tin Aino slowly stood up and cast a suspicious glance at Yang Fan. He slowly walked to the back door. Yang Fan pulled Maqiao to sit down and asked, "Why are you here?"
Seeing that Tin Aino had left, Maqiao immediately restrained the forced smile on his face. He sighed and said, "Isn't it because of Xiao Ning's matter?"
Yang Fan was moved. "There is news from Su Fangzheng's side? Could it be that the one surnamed Liu is still unwilling to agree? "
Maqiao said, "Su Fangzheng went to Yongtai Lane and saw Mo Bōshō there. When Mo Bōshō heard Su Fangzheng explain his intention of leaving, he was greatly puzzled. He said that this matter is not easy to handle."
Yang Fan said, "Why is that? That one surnamed Liu has reached this stage. He shouldn't have much ability in the lane."
Maqiao said, "That's right. That one surnamed Liu indeed doesn't have much ability. However, even though he doesn't have much ability, that Madame Yao he's latched onto has a great background. "
Yang Fan's eyes narrowed slightly. He asked, "That Madame Yao, what is her identity?"
Maqiao said, "That Madame Yao doesn't have much of an identity. She's just a merchant's wife living in the lane. But Madame Yao's mother … is not an ordinary person."
Yang Fan asked curiously, "What kind of extraordinary person could the merchant's mother be?"
Maqiao said with a wry smile, "Madame Yao's mother used to be a wet nurse for someone."
"Who?"
"Princess Taiping!"
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