Qi Feng also smiled and said, "It's just some novelty. Third Sister-in-law, what good things have you not seen in the Wangfu? I'm just showing my incompetence." He paused and said, "To tell you the truth, I heard that something happened in the Wangfu."
Since Qi Feng had already said so, he must have heard the ins and outs of the matter. He and Xiao Shao were martial brothers, and he was also helping Xiao Shao in the matters of the Hundred Zhang Tower. Naturally, he had a lot of friendship with the Jinyi Guard. Since he was a member of the Jinyi Guard, he must stand on the side of the Jinyi Guard. For this matter, Qi Feng might also be on the side of Jiner. Jiang Ruan smiled faintly and said, "Oh, is it possible that you are also here to denounce me?"
After all, the matter of the dew had a great impact on her. Usually, she would speak in a gentle manner. Perhaps it was because she was not in a good mood these days, or because Qi Feng was also an acquaintance, there was no need to put on a mask in front of an acquaintance. Therefore, there was some sarcasm in her words.
Qi Feng pointed to the stone table in the courtyard and said, "Why don't we sit down and have a chat?"
Jiang Ruan nodded and the two sat down in front of the stone table in the courtyard. Lian Qiao served tea and snacks and retreated to the side. Jiang Ruan looked at the tea. She still had a smile on her face, but her tone was a little cold, "Could it be that Qi Feng also thinks that this matter is all my servant's fault, and that I also sent people to destroy Miss Liao's purity?"
"According to Third Sister-in-law's character, it is very likely that she would do such a thing." Qi Feng smiled and stroked his chin. Now, he had shaved off all his beard, but he still retained his original habit. This action was a little abrupt, but he obviously did not feel it. He still looked at Jiang Ruan's unchanging expression with a smile and said, "But if Third Sister-in-law made a move, how could she let Miss Liao escape? Third Sister-in-law's methods have never failed. So, the person behind this can't be Third Sister-in-law. "
Jiang Ruan also laughed, "What you mean is that I'm a bad person, but I'm a very bad person. Do you mean that I don't have the qualifications to be a bad person with a compassionate heart?"
"No, no," Qi Feng quickly waved his hand and said, "I'm saying that Third Sister-in-law is brave and fierce, and her work is flawless. Such a lousy and flawed plan is definitely not made by Third Sister-in-law."
When Jiang Ruan heard this, she looked at him with a smile that was not a smile and said, "Are you trying to curry favor with me by saying this? Aren't you afraid that this matter will reach the ears of the Brocade Guard? "
"There is no such thing as a two-faced person." Qi Feng sighed, "Am I, Qi Feng, a two-faced fence-sitter in Third Sister-in-law's eyes?" Qi Feng smiled proudly, "Since Third Sister-in-law and the Jinyi Guards are on opposite sides, I will unconditionally stand on your side. We have done a big thing together, we have some friendship in times of adversity. Third Sister-in-law, rest assured, I am an absolutely loyal person." Looking at Jiang Ruan smiling without saying anything, but her expression was obviously much softer than before, Qi Feng sighed in his heart and continued, "But Third Sister-in-law, have you ever thought about the person behind this matter?"
"The person behind this?" Jiang Ruan said faintly, "I want to investigate, but now that your Third Brother is not in the fu everyday, I have nothing to say to him about this matter. After all, the Brocade Guard is his people, I can't order them around. Moreover, if his people can't find the person, how can I find him? After all, it was not me who did it. Maybe it was just that woman's own play. "
"Play?" Qi Feng was a little speechless, "This …. Although this is also very likely, reputation for a woman is more important than her life. If that Miss Liao really played such a play, wouldn't it be too much of a sacrifice for her? This is a losing business. "
"A losing business?" Jiang Ruan smiled lightly, "So, men and women always see things differently. Reputation is indeed important for a woman, but if she can get what she wants, then reputation is not important, and the sacrifice is worth it. Although this may seem like a self-destructive move in your eyes, as the days go by, you will slowly realize that this is not harmful to her at all. Even if she is criticized by others, it will only be a bit of irrelevant gossip. "
"If you say so, then that woman has gained? But I still don't understand. "Qi Feng was a little confused.
Jiang Ruan glanced at him. Even if Qi Feng was extremely intelligent and showed off his skills in the court, the rear courtyard and the front court were after all different battlefields. Men could never distinguish a woman's scheming mind. If Qi Feng thought so, then Xiao Shao and Jin Er's thoughts could be imagined. Perhaps this was the difference between men and women. She smiled slightly, "Well, let me ask you, what is the background of that Miss Liao now?"
"Her parents are dead, and she is alone. She carries the family's wealth, and her relatives are eyeing her covetously." Qi Feng thought about it and added a few more sentences, "Now, the only thing she can rely on is her marriage with Jin Er."
"That's right, if you are her, what other path do you have now?" Jiang Ruan asked.
Jin Er was speechless and mumbled, "Third Sister-in-law, I am not a woman. Your analogy is too, too strange."
Jiang Ruan did not respond to his words and continued, "For such a weak woman who carries the family's wealth, if she wants to keep it and not be shaken by her relatives, the only way is to find a good backer. Jin Er's family background and mansion are not bad. For Liao Meng, there is no better choice than Jin Er. To put it bluntly, if she passes this village, she will not be able to find this shop. Naturally, Liao Meng will hold on tightly to this opportunity. For those who want to cross the mountain, no matter how many choices there are, their ultimate goal is to cross the mountain. Similarly, if Liao Meng wants to marry into Jin Er's fu, no matter what she does, no matter what sacrifices she has to make, as long as she can get what she wants in the end, this transaction is not considered a loss. "
Qi Feng listened without blinking. Jiang Ruan's voice was soft and sweet-sounding, but it was very clear and calm, "Okay, let's take a look at the possible consequences of this matter. Now that the matter of Liao Meng being molested has been spread to everyone in the capital, everyone knows that she is a victim and a person to be pitied. Jin Er has not cancelled his marriage with her, so he has a good reputation in the capital. Even if there are people who say that Liao Meng is not worthy of Jin Er, it is only a very small number. In the future, when Jin Er and Liao Meng are married, they will say that they are a match made in heaven. On the contrary, Dezhu and I are now villains. Since Jin Er suspects that I am the one who did this, he will have more contact with Liao Meng. Qi Feng, tell me, it is just sacrificing one's reputation. At worst, a small number of people will say bad things about her, but she can get the blessings of everyone, the pity of her husband, and completely kill the woman who was previously involved with her husband. Is this transaction still considered a loss for Miss Liao? "
Qi Feng had long been stunned by what he heard. After a moment, he smiled bitterly and shook his head, "I originally thought that I was smart, but Younger Sister is like a fool in front of Third Sister-in-law. Now it seems that it is not Third Sister-in-law, but that Miss Liao can almost play me in the palm of her hand. To actually use her own reputation as a bargaining chip, that Miss Liao is really not an ordinary person. " As Qi Feng thought about this, he suddenly looked at Jiang Ruan and said, "But Third Sister-in-law, since you have already seen through her intentions, according to what you said, it may indeed be a trap set by Liao Meng. Why not tell Third Brother about this?"
Jiang Ruan lowered her eyes, "Why tell him? Xiao Shao is a confident person, he has his own judgment. Since he has his own judgment, how can he believe what others say? It will only add to his troubles."
"Third Sister-in-law, what you said is wrong," Qi Feng interrupted her words, "You know that Third Brother is not such a person. Third Sister-in-law, I think you are unwilling. " Although Qi Feng was not as good at guessing people's minds as Jiang Ruan, after being with Jiang Ruan for so long, he had roughly figured out Jiang Ruan's character. Jiang Ruan was a somewhat awkward person. It was normal for a husband and wife to meet for the first time. She was not willing to bow her head, and even refused to explain. This might be another kind of arrogance. If it was someone who was thick-skinned and said good words, they would be reconciled after a little coaxing. However, the other party was a taciturn person like Xiao Shao. Thinking about this, Qi Feng was also a little depressed.
Jiang Ruan saw through his thoughts and pretended to be angry, "You are not saying good words for Liao Meng, but for Xiao Shao. If you are saying good words for him, forget it as soon as possible. I have no time to accompany you to drink tea."
"Hey, hey, hey," Qi Feng quickly touched his nose and said, "No, no, how can I be such a person? What I mean is, Third Brother is too unreasonable. Third Sister-in-law, don't be angry. Look at the little thing I brought for you." Qi Feng went to open the box on the side. There was a wooden carved round box in the box. Jiang Ruan took it and only saw that the round box was carved with a small person. The lid on the box could be opened, so she subconsciously opened it. Immediately, a smooth sound of music came out. She was shocked and looked at Qi Feng inquiringly. Qi Feng smiled and said, "My friend just came back from the sea. This thing is from a western country. It is called the Eight Music Box. There is the sound of music in it. Interesting, right?"
Jiang Ruan could not help but laugh. In fact, in her previous life and this life, she was in a different place. Although she did not have the opportunity to own some exquisite things, she had seen many rare treasures. It was just that the thing that Qi Feng found in a different way was different. This thing was not expensive, but it was novel and interesting, which was rare. Qi Feng had been here for so long, and finally saw that Jiang Ruan's smile was not polite and gentle, but from the heart. He was relieved and said, "Third Sister-in-law, do you like it? If you like it, why don't you go there yourself. " He seemed to think of something and said, "He also has a lot of things in the Yi Bao Pavilion. I don't know if Third Sister-in-law has been there. If you haven't, why don't you go and have a look now? Anyway, the Yi Bao Pavilion belongs to our family. Maybe there is something that will catch your eye. "
Jiang Ruan was startled. She had not been to the Yi Bao Pavilion for a long time. She knew that it was Xiao Shao's business. She thought of the time when she went to the Yi Bao Pavilion. At that time, she and Xiao Shao were not husband and wife. When she went to the Yi Bao Pavilion with Dong Yinger and Zhao Jin, she was shocked by the price. At that time, she planned to get a precious shield for Jiang Xin Zhi. She thought for a while and said to Qi Feng with a smile, "Okay."
This time it was Qi Feng's turn to be dumbfounded. He was just joking. After all, Jiang Ruan was now a princess. How could she always walk with an outsider like him? Although her relationship with Xiao Shao was not close to the point of avoiding suspicion, he always felt that with Jiang Ruan's exquisite mind, she might have discovered his thoughts. Jiang Ruan was a person who could not bear to have sand in her eyes, but she could say the two words "okay" so calmly. Qi Feng also stared at her blankly for a while and did not speak.
"What's wrong?" Jiang Ruan seemed to notice his gaze and said with a smile, "What's wrong? You have something to do, so you are unwilling to go out with me? I will trouble you this time. At worst, I will add in the travel expenses in the future. "
Qi Feng came back to his senses. He was also a man of character. Jiang Ruan, a woman, was so calm. If he refused again, it would seem a little strange. Moreover, the Great Jin Dynasty was not so harsh on married women. As long as there was no intimate action, there was no harm in it. Thinking that Jiang Ruan had been in a bad mood in the fu recently, it was better to go out and relax. He smiled and said, "How would I dare? I will go prepare the carriage."
Lian Qiao was still a little hesitant. If Jiang Ruan went out with Qi Feng like this, it would seem that Qi Feng was deliberately trying to poach her. Every time Qi Feng looked at Jiang Ruan, there was a strange look in his eyes. As Jiang Ruan's personal maid, Lian Qiao noticed it and muttered in her heart. Dezhu did not have so many concerns and only said, "Young Madam has been trapped in the fu for a long time. It is good to go out for a walk. Since Master Qi is the son-in-law's friend, he will know what to do."
Tian Zhu said, "I will protect them. Lian Qiao, you will go with me. Dezhu will stay in the fu. If you meet Liao Meng on the street, I am afraid there will be trouble. " Tian Zhu's words had always been short. As a former member of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, Tian Zhu surprised everyone by standing firmly on Dewdrop's side. In her opinion, Liao Meng had ulterior motives. This matter was most likely aimed at Dezhu. It was better for Dezhu not to go out these days. Who knew what kind of tricks that woman had up her sleeves. If Dezhu went out, she would not be tricked.
Dezhu also knew that Tian Zhu was worried about her. Her heart warmed and she agreed with a smile. After they finished packing, they went out of the fu's main gate.
…
In the room, a young man was sitting in front of a chessboard, playing chess with himself. From a distance, the man's side profile looked very beautiful, especially his sharp chin, which seemed to be full of beauty. His lips were bright red, as if they had just been smeared with rouge. However, when one looked closer, the beauty was destroyed by a pair of green fox eyes.
Half of his face was covered with a mask, and he seemed to be staring at the chess game in front of him leisurely. It was unknown when a person appeared in the room and whispered, "Daren, Jiang Ruan and Qi Feng have left the fu."
The room was silent for a long time. The man holding the chessboard held a chess piece in one hand and frowned as he carefully studied the chess game, as if considering where to start. After a while, he smiled slightly, put the chess piece in the center, and said, "Go out."
The people in the room quickly retreated. The man looked at the chess game in front of him, and the smile on his lips became more and more charming. It seemed to contain some kind of profound meaning. He stared at the chessboard for a while, then suddenly reached out and flicked his sleeves. The chess pieces on the chessboard were instantly disrupted, and one by one, they fell to the ground, making a crisp sound. The man seemed to enjoy it very much. He closed his eyes and listened quietly. After a long time, he raised his eyes again and looked at the windowsill.
There was a pot of orchid on the windowsill. The white petals of the orchid were slightly stretched out, and as if they were alive, they trembled gently. In this gloomy room, it was like a ray of light, exuding a strange fragrance. The man smiled slightly and whispered, "Attacking the heart is the best, a woman."
This time, his words were full of contempt.
…
While the capital was filled with rumors and slanders, the palace was strangely calm. The Emperor went to court as usual. He reviewed the memorials that needed to be reviewed. He scolded the insensible officials that needed to be scolded and beheaded those that needed to be beheaded. He promoted the officials that he liked and rewarded them when they needed to be rewarded. However, some of the more attentive officials realized that the emperor hadn't asked about the affairs of the court for a long time. Now, there were only two princes left. In fact, the emperor had even changed his warm attitude towards the thirteenth prince, Xuan Pei. Now, he didn't even care about the other two princes. Whether it was in court or in private, the two princes seemed to have been forgotten.
Therefore, the officials were all confused. Those who had daughters in the palace would think of ways to get them to bring back a message. What was the emperor's intention now? Unexpectedly, the news brought back by the women was even more dismal. Not only the two princes, but the emperor also rarely went to the palace. There were very few concubines that could get close to him. Now, other than the ice beauty Mu Xirou, the only one who could get close to the emperor was the little beauty Dong Yinger, but that was only because she was good at cooking.
The women in the palace complained that they had let down the palace because of the lack of beauties, but the officials of the previous dynasty smelled something unusual. These officials had seen much of the world. The Emperor's seemingly small action might have some hidden meaning, such as his cold treatment of the two princes. Although it was strange, the officials would not give up their support for the two princes just because of the Emperor's cold treatment. Now, it was a gamble. They were afraid that they would choose the wrong side. If they bet correctly, then they would win, and riches would be within reach. Therefore, the requests for the appointment of the Crown Prince still flew to the emperor's desk like snowflakes.
In the room, Ming Yue looked at Xuan Pei who was sitting in front of the table practicing calligraphy. Now that everyone had chosen their side, and Xuan Li was using all kinds of methods, be it forceful or tempting, all in order to win people over to his side, Xuan Pei seemed to be abnormally relaxed. Even if the emperor didn't summon him, he was happy to be at ease. All day in the room, he practiced calligraphy and rested, as if he really was a prince. If it weren't for the fact that Ming Yue and Chao Yang were Xuan Pei's trusted aides and knew of his hidden ambitions, they would have thought that this handsome boy with a face full of smiles really didn't have many plans and was just a slightly intelligent and noble young master.
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