Seeing that Qin Huaiyuan had come, Qin Yining breathed a sigh of relief in his heart, as if he had found his backbone in an instant.
Sun Clan quickly walked up to Qin Huaiyuan with tears streaming down her face. She hugged Qin Huaiyuan's arm and sobbed like an aggrieved child. "Master, you're here."
"Well, I rushed here as soon as I received Lord Xu's message. Are you all right?"
Qin Huaiyuan straightened Madam Sun's crooked cloak and turned to nod at Duchess Ding. Then, he looked at Qin Yining and saw that her hair was a little messy. Although there were a few bloodstains on her body, she was not injured. Qin Huaiyuan was completely relieved.
Sun Clan sobbed and said, "Fortunately, Sister Yi and Young Master Yao protected us. If it weren't for Young Master Yao's help, I'm afraid we would have been …"
Qin Huaiyuan followed Sun Clan's gaze and looked at the young man who had been shot in the shoulder and half of his body was stained with blood.
This young man was in his early twenties. He was tall and handsome, with slanted eyebrows and deep phoenix eyes. He was an unfathomable person.
"Young Master Yao, thank you for saving us." Qin Huaiyuan cupped his hands and saluted.
Pang Xiao's left hand, which was hidden behind his back, clenched and loosened. He smiled faintly with a pale face. "You're welcome."
"Young Master Yao, you have an extraordinary bearing and superb martial arts skills. It's really admirable that you were able to withstand the attack of more than 20 assassins with only my daughter's four guards." Qin Huaiyuan smiled elegantly. He was sincerely grateful, but he still had his doubts.
Pang Xiao had already regained his scholarly appearance. He covered his wound with his hand, and said with a pale face, "I'm Pang Shang. I was apprenticed to a master when I was a child. Fortunately, my bodyguard is skilled. Otherwise, I wouldn't have been able to do it alone."
Hearing this, Huzi immediately shook his head with a simple and honest smile. "No, no, no. Young Master's martial arts skills are also good."
Qin Huaiyuan sized up Huzi again. He saw that Huzi's face was young and tender, his head was strong, but his eyes were very shrewd. Huzi's acupoints were bulging, and his body was sturdy. At first glance, he could tell that Huzi was a martial artist. Then he looked at this handsome young master. Although he was also tall, his temperament was very scholarly.
No wonder he was suspicious. This person appeared in Fairy Temple and saved the lives of his wife and daughter. he had to find out.
Qin Huaiyuan's beautiful lips. Seeing that their conversation had ended, she asked worriedly, "Are the womenfolk in the side courtyard all right?"
Duchess Duchess Ding also looked nervously.
Qin Huaiyuan turned to look at Xu Mao.
Xu Mao said, "Don't worry, Grand Preceptor. I've already checked. The womenfolk in the side courtyard are all right. The assassins didn't go there. However, three of the nuns in Fairy Temple died and two of the sedan bearers in front of the mountain gate died. Judging from the position of the dead bodies, this group of assassins came straight to this courtyard. "
As Xu Mao spoke, he looked suspiciously at Duchess Ding and then at Fairy Liu.
Duchess Ding was very calm, but she didn't look well.
Fairy Liu was still in shock. She was murmuring with her eyes closed. Obviously, she was scared.
Xu Mao's suspicious eyes finally fell on Pang Xiao and Huzi.
Pang Xiao frowned slightly and covered his shoulder.
Huzi scolded in his heart, "After scolding Qin Huaiyuan for being ungrateful, he scolded the Dayan for not having a good official. Finally, he scolded Qin Yining for being a femme fatale! They could have left long ago. Why did they have to get involved in this! It's all this femme fatale's fault! "
Qin Yining saw Xu Mao's eyes and frowned worriedly.
She was sure that this person's background was not simple, but he saved her, her mother, and her grandmother's lives today. If he hadn't sacrificed himself to block the arrow for her, she would have been dead.
She had always been a person who would repay kindness. Moreover, she had only met this Young Master Yao twice, so it was understandable that he was unwilling to tell her the truth about his identity. She couldn't erase the fact that he had saved her life just because he wanted to keep his identity a secret.
Qin Yining didn't have a good impression of the Dayan officials and hated the corrupt Yan dynasty. Of course, she wouldn't help these people to deal with her savior.
She quickly calculated in her mind, trying to think of a countermeasure.
Pang Xiao's depressed mood suddenly improved when he saw Qin Yining worried about him.
He was very observant. Even if he didn't stare at Qin Yining, he could clearly see her frowning and narrowing eyes.
How could she be so cute!
He couldn't help but want to snatch her back and keep her by his side. This girl was as beautiful as a painting. It would be good to look at her every day.
However, Qin Huaiyuan couldn't escape the responsibility of Pang Zhongzheng's death.
In terms of morality, Pang Xiao understood that he couldn't blame Qin Huaiyuan for this. First, he had to blame the incapable ruler of Northern Ji for his conjecture. Second, they had different standpoints. Qin Huaiyuan was a citizen of Yan. It was normal for him to deal with the invaders.
However, in terms of personal feelings, he still felt awkward when he saw Qin Huaiyuan.
Why was such an interesting girl Qin Huaiyuan's daughter …?
Just as the two were thinking about this, Qin Huaiyuan pulled the Sun Clan's hand and called Qin Yining over. He turned to Xu Mao and said, "Since that's the case, this official will take my family back first."
Unexpectedly, Xu Mao strode forward and blocked Qin Huaiyuan's path. He cupped his hands politely and said, "Grand Preceptor Qin, please wait! Grand Preceptor Qin's family is also a witness to today's matter. This official wants to keep them for questioning. "
Qin Huaiyuan said unhappily, "There are also Guzi from Fairy Temple and other people here. There are so many people here. Isn't it enough for Official Xu to interrogate?"
Xu Mao still had a smile on his face. He bowed respectfully to Qin Huaiyuan. However, his tone and attitude were very firm, "Please forgive me, Grand Preceptor Qin. This official is just doing his duty. You are the role model of the officials in the imperial court. You won't refuse this official's reasonable request, right? If this spreads, it will be bad for your reputation. "
Qin Huaiyuan's expression was gloomy. He frowned and looked at Xu Mao.
Xu Mao still had a smile on his face. However, he didn't back down and stood in front of Qin Huaiyuan.
Qin Yining saw everything clearly and understood what was going on.
This Official Xu was not on the same side as his father. He was most likely one of Cao Guozhang's henchmen.
Cao Guozhang's connections in the imperial court were complicated. After many years of management, he had his confidants in all the ministries. Although his father was powerful, he was not as powerful as Cao Guozhang, who had the support of the empress in the palace.
Qin Yining didn't want his father to have a conflict with Cao Guozhang's faction because of this matter. Even if he didn't go against Cao Guozhang, it wouldn't be good to make anyone his enemy.
Moreover, she wanted to protect her savior.
If she stepped forward, this person's identity would be more believable.
Even if she suspected him, helping him cover up like this could be considered as paying him back.
Qin Yining came forward and bowed, "Father, why don't you take mother back first? There are things at home that you need to do. I will stay here and explain things to Official Xu. After a while, I will return to the manor."
Qin Huaiyuan frowned, "You are a girl. Showing your face in public is inappropriate."
Qin Yining said, "Father also knows that I am different from ordinary girls. Moreover, I am not alone. Grandmother is here. My business friends and guards are all here."
"Business friends?" Qin Huaiyuan raised his eyebrows in confusion.
Qin Yining said, "Yes, it is Young Master Yao. Father also knows that I have other businesses under my Zhao Yun Agency. "
Qin Huaiyuan frowned again and looked at Pang Xiao.
He wanted to ask more, but he knew that this was not the time to talk. Who knew how many spies from all walks of life were gathered here.
Thinking of this, Qin Huaiyuan nodded and said, "Be careful."
The family still had to carry Madam Cao into the family. He wanted to stay, but the matter over there was more important. They had already wasted so much time. If the matter was blown out of proportion, his plan would change.
Moreover, he asked Qin Yining to stay and cooperate with the questioning in front of Xu Mao. Xu Mao didn't dare to touch her in the slightest.
Qin Huaiyuan pulled the Sun Clan's hand and quickly walked away.
The Sun Clan's hand was held by Qin Huaiyuan. They almost forgot about the grievances of taking in a concubine. They even forgot to say goodbye to their mother. Just like that, they happily followed him and left the Fairy Temple.
While Xu Mao brought people to investigate the courtyard, Qin Yining ordered Bing Tang and Qiu Lu, "You two go in first and help Young Master Yao look at his injuries."
He said "you two," but his eyes were looking at Bing Tang.
Bing Tang nodded solemnly, "Miss, don't worry. I will go now. "
Qin Yining said to Pang Xiao, "Young Master, don't worry. My servant girl knows some medical skills. Let her bandage Young Master's wounds to stop the bleeding. Later, we will invite a doctor to take a look."
Pang Xiao looked at Qin Yining with a smile that wasn't a smile. She didn't nod or refuse.
Under his gaze, Qin Yining felt her heart beat faster. Even the hand he had just held was a bit hot.
She lowered her long eyelashes in panic.
Only then did Pang Xiao let her go. He smiled and said, "Thank you for your trouble, Miss."
Fairy Liu hurriedly led everyone into the house, "Let's do it here. This poor Daoist still has some medicinal herbs that can be used. "
Pang Xiao and Huzi followed Bing Tang and Qiu Lu into the house. Qin Yining brought along Song Lan to answer some of Xu Mao's questions.
Xu Mao only asked about what had happened today. How did Qin Yining find out? How did he send someone to report it?
Qin Yining avoided the important and dwelling on the trivial. The more he talked with Xu Mao, the more he didn't like this person.
This person looked like a friendly and intelligent person, but he was actually very conceited. Sometimes, before Qin Yining could finish speaking, he would be interrupted by him saying things like "I know, I know" or "Okay, I understand."
In the end, Qin Yining simply didn't say anything more. This person had made his own decision. What else could she say?
Xu Mao crossed his arms and asked again, "That Young Master Yao, is he your friend?"
"Yes, Young Master Yao and I have some business dealings."
"Business?" Xu Mao's tone was somewhat disdainful, "Miss Qin is a powerful person."
Qin Yining naturally saw his disdain. He smiled and said, "Sir, you must be joking. I'm just a girl in the boudoir. How powerful can I be?"
Her ambiguous words reminded Xu Mao of the person behind the girl in front of him.
She was Qin Huaiyuan's daughter, the granddaughter of Duke Ding!
Although Duke Ding's Mansion had fallen, the old officials of Duke Ding's faction were still there. Qin Huaiyuan was now flourishing. He really couldn't offend this girl!
Xu Mao ignored Qin Yining and began to point at the corpses on the ground to solve the case.
"I've looked carefully. These people came to assassinate on Dayan, but they wore Da Zhou's military uniform. Ha, do they think the Warden's Office of the Five Cities is weak? I don't think they're from Da Zhou! "
Someone immediately agreed flatteringly, "Yes, yes, sir, you're right!"
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