After sending Jiang Su Su into the carriage, Gu Yi stood a few steps away from the carriage and looked at Jiang Ruan with a slightly flushed face.
Jiang Ruan walked over and softly said, "Many thanks to Young Master Gu's bodyguard. There is something Ruan niang would like to say to Young Master Gu. Actually, Ruan niang has a request. "
Gu Yi was startled and said with concern, "What difficulties does Miss Jiang have? As long as I can help, Gu Yi will do my best."
This Gu Yi was a person who had tender and protective feelings for the fairer sex. Jiang Ruan nodded slightly, "Presumably, Young Master Gu knows a thing or two about Ruan niang's family matters. However, I see that Young Master Gu is sincere, and I think that your character is also very kind. Moreover, only Young Master Gu can help with this matter, so Ruan niang has thickened her face to ask for a favor. "
Gu Yi felt as if he was floating in the air from her few words of flattery, and in his heart, he was extremely fond of Jiang Ruan. He heard Jiang Ruan say in a low voice, "Ruan niang's eldest brother left the fu to join the army five years ago, and since then there has been no news of him. Ruan niang's birth mother died young, and eldest brother is the closest relative in the world. All these years, Ruan niang has been inquiring about him, but unfortunately, there has been no news. "
Her voice was gentle, and there was even a smile on her face. However, for some reason, people could hear a trace of worry in her soft voice. Such strong forbearance, on the contrary, made people feel even more pity for her.
Gu Yi comforted her, "Miss Jiang, don't be sad. Your brother is a virtuous man, and will certainly be fine. However, I don't know how I can help in this matter? "
"Ruan niang heard that the Zongbing daren has a good personal relationship with General Guan and General Chen." Jiang Ruan smiled, "And five years ago, when my brother joined the army, General Guan and General Chen happened to be recruiting soldiers in the capital. Ruan niang thought that perhaps my brother is in the Chen family army or the Guan family army. Since the Zongbing daren has a friendship with the two generals, perhaps you can do me a favor and help me inquire about my brother's news."
Gu Yi patted his chest, "This is not difficult. Later, I will talk to my father about this matter. Miss Jiang, rest assured, once there is news of your brother, I will send someone to inform you."
Jiang Ruan solemnly bowed to him, "Young Master Gu's kindness, Ruan niang is unable to repay it. I can only remember it in my heart. If there is a chance in the future, I will definitely repay it."
Gu Yi jumped in fright and waved his hand to decline, "It's nothing much, Miss Jiang need not be so polite. Are we friends now? "
Jiang Ruan smiled, "Naturally."
After bidding farewell to Gu Yi, Jiang Ruan boarded the carriage. Jiang Su Su, Jiang Li, and Jiang Dan were all waiting in the carriage. Seeing Jiang Ruan come up, Jiang Su Su found it difficult to suppress the anger in her eyes. Jiang Li, however, laughed mockingly, "Vixen!" Only Jiang Dan gave her a timid smile, vaguely appearing weak. However, after tonight's events, Jiang Ruan had a deeper understanding of her. How could she possibly believe that she was as timid and afraid of trouble as she appeared on the surface? She was afraid that there was someone else in this fu who had hidden herself very deeply.
The few people in the carriage were silent as they drove all the way back to the Jiang fu's main gate. Outside, the manservant and Steward Zhang, who were guarding the gate, were astonished to see a few unfamiliar imperial bodyguards. Bai Zhi helped Jiang Ruan out of the carriage. Jiang Ruan smiled at the imperial bodyguards and said, "Many thanks to all of you for today. Please convey my thanks to Young Master Gu." After saying this, Lian Qiao walked forward with a smile and stuffed a pouch filled with silver fragments into the hands of one of the men. "Take this bit of silver and exchange it for wine."
The imperial bodyguards looked at each other in dismay, saluted, and then left.
Steward Zhang had stayed in the fu for many years. With one glance, he could tell that these imperial bodyguards were most likely acting on their master's orders to protect Jiang Ruan. Steward Zhang looked at Jiang Ruan's calm and steady appearance and could not help but feel suspicious. Could it be that during tonight's lantern festival, this Eldest Young Miss had gained favor?
Meanwhile, Dragonfly hurriedly jumped down from the carriage and helped the dripping wet Jiang Su Su down. Butterfly hurriedly said, "Quickly call a physician, Second Young Miss has fainted."
At first glance, Steward Zhang turned pale with fright and hurriedly ordered someone to find a physician. As he instructed someone to inform Xia Yan, he asked, "What happened to Second Young Miss?"
Jiang Ruan smiled in her heart. Fainting as soon as she returned to the fu, Jiang Su Su's idea was indeed convenient. However, how could everything go as she wished? If she did not cause Jiang Su Su some trouble, how could she be satisfied? Jiang Ruan glanced at Xuan Li's outer robe draped over Jiang Su Su's body and worriedly said, "Second Younger Sister fell into the river and was even tainted by bad people. For now, it is better to wait for Second Younger Sister to wake up. After this matter involves the patrol office, we will wait for Father to return before making a decision. "
She spoke vaguely and when Steward Zhang heard the words "tainted" and "patrol office", his heart skipped a beat and cold sweat crawled up his back. At that moment, he did not have the time to ask clearly and only knew that this matter had become serious. When the "unconscious" Jiang Su Su heard Jiang Ruan's words, her forehead twitched and she clenched her fists tightly.
Jiang Ruan sighed, "Today, I am also tired. After such an incident, I will first return to the courtyard to rest and let Mother properly comfort Second Younger Sister. This matter cannot be blamed on her." After saying this, she brought Bai Zhi and Lian Qiao back to Ruan Ju.
On the other side, Xia Yan quickly rushed over. When she saw Jiang Su Su's distressed appearance, she was shocked. Jiang Quan had not returned to the fu yet. When Jiang Su Su saw Xia Yan, she no longer pretended to faint. She grabbed Xia Yan's hand and said in a panic, "Mother, what should we do? What if Zhou Da is sent to the patrol office and recognizes us? "
"Don't be afraid," Xia Yan calmed down, "I ordered Li momo to find an outsider to instruct Zhou Da. No matter what, we will not be implicated. On the other hand, why did you suddenly fall into the water? "
"I also do not know why," Jiang Su Su gritted her teeth and said, "but Jiang Ruan is definitely involved! Tonight's incident was clearly her doing. Now that my reputation has been ruined, what should I do? "
"I have underestimated Jiang Ruan. Now that Jinying Wang and the Eighth Prince are on your side, there is no need to worry. But how could you be related to Jinying Wang? "
"I also do not know," Jiang Su Su's face reddened, "Perhaps... Perhaps he could not bear to watch. "
"He is not that kind of person." Xia Yan resolutely said, "I will pay more attention to this matter. Jiang Ruan, that slut, actually plotted against you. In the future, I will definitely make her pay a hundred times, a thousand times the price!" As she said this, her eyes were filled with ruthlessness, and there was no longer any trace of her usual virtuous and docile appearance.
In the middle of Ruan Ju, Bai Zhi came over with a white rabbit lantern. Lu Zhu curiously said, "This lantern is so exquisitely made! Where did it come from? "
Bai Zhi glanced at Jiang Ruan and said, "The Eighth Prince ordered someone to send it over. He said that it was a prize from the Ling Long Boat, and Miss forgot to take it with her."
Jiang Ruan glanced at the lantern and lightly said, "Send this lantern to Mei Qing Yuan and say that it is a gift from me to Second Younger Sister to calm her nerves."
Lu Zhu felt that it was a pity. Lian Qiao handed Jiang Ruan a cup of hot tea, "Miss, now that Zhou Da has been arrested, although it was instigated by the other side, they may not be able to give them up. Are we just going to let this matter go? "
Lian Qiao could clearly see that Xia Yan's maiden family was thriving with each passing day, and even the patrol office had to give her some face. Zhou Da's matter would most likely be dealt with lightly.
"If we really let it go, wouldn't it be a waste of Xia Yan's painstaking arrangements?" She lightly sipped her tea, "How can I let her down?"
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