When He Yan and Xiao Jue returned to the He Residence, He Sui and He Yunsheng were sitting peacefully in the room. He Yan was stunned for a moment. He was a little surprised that they were so calm today. He Sui saw Xiao Jue and stood up with a smile, "When I came back, I heard from Imperial Bodyguard Chi Wu that Military Governor Xiao took my daughter out. Now that you're back, have you eaten? Do you want to eat together?"
He Yan said, "I've eaten, I've eaten. There's no need." He turned his head to look at Chi Wu who was standing at the side. Chi Wu turned his face away as if nothing had happened. He Yan thought to himself, 'Ah, so this master and servant are colluding. Not only did they deceive me, but they also deceived my old father.'
"Uncle, just call me Huaijin." Xiao Jue said.
He Yunsheng coughed and choked on his own saliva.
He Sui glared at He Yunsheng and stuffed a sesame seed cake into his mouth, "Eat properly! There are guests at home. Don't spit rice everywhere. It's too rude! "
He Yan said, "It's fine. Father, Yunsheng, you guys eat. I still have something to say to Xiao Jue. I'll go back to the room first." After saying that, he pulled Xiao Jue and left.
If she stayed here any longer, she would feel uncomfortable looking at Father He.
He Sui smiled lovingly and said, "Go."
After the two of them left, He Yunsheng pulled the sentinel cake out of his mouth and said in a muffled voice, "Father, is this really okay?"
"What?"
"He Yan brought a man to her room. What would happen if word got out? In the past, when that bastard Fan Cheng was here, He Yan would go out to look at him and you would fly into a rage. Why are you so tolerant now that Military Governor Xiao is here? "
He Sui scolded him, "How can Military Governor Xiao be the same as Fan Cheng?"
"They're both men. What's the difference?"
He Sui looked at He Yunsheng and was also puzzled, "Didn't you admire General Fengyun the most before? Why are you acting so awkward now?"
He Yunsheng put down his chopsticks on the table and said angrily, "General Fengyun can't go to a woman's room before marriage."
"Fengyun did he go there himself?" He Sui slapped his head, "Are you blind? your sister was the one who dragged him in there!"
There was no way to refute this. He Yunsheng's cheeks puffed up for a long time before he gritted his teeth and said, "What a disappointing fellow. Lust blinded him!"
He Yan didn't know that her actions just now had caused an argument between her old father and her silly little brother. She dragged Xiao Jue into her room, closed the door, and lit the oil lamp with a match. "Alright, there's no one here now."
As soon as Xiao Jue entered the room, he felt that he had almost gone blind.
He Yan's room was very fancy. It was completely different from his usual temperament. Rouge, face powder, perfume sachets and curtains were everywhere. People who didn't know better would think that there was a delicate young lady living in there. But when he looked back, the heroine who jumped on the table and poured tea was really an eyesore.
He picked up a bronze mirror engraved with flowers on the table and asked in confusion, "Do you like this?"
He Yan glanced at it and said, "How can I? These were all left by the original Lady He. "She came back to her senses and said," Don't think that I like this. It's just that if I tear them all down, it will be very different from the past. It will be suspicious. And … "She sighed," I already feel bad about taking over a magpie's room. If I change all of these things, I'm afraid that the real Lady He will come after me in the future. "
Xiao Jue frowned and said, "Nonsense."
He Yan blinked, "Don't mind the words of a child."
Xiao Jue looked at her calmly and said, "Aren't you afraid of me now?"
"I've never been afraid of you." He Yan smiled and said, "Anyway, you know my secret now." She was like a scoundrel. "Besides, when we fought on the mountain just now, I wasn't any worse than you. Your sword was even cut into two by my saber."
Although she cheated.
Xiao Jue smiled and thought of something else. "What about your sword?" Xiao Jue asked. "What are you going to do about your sword?"
He Yan's smile froze.
Her sword was the Qinglang sword. Rather than saying that Xiao Jue was asking her what to do with her sword, it was more accurate to say that she was asking her what she planned to do with the Xu family and the He family.
"When I got into trouble, it was the Xu family and the He family who conspired together. He Rufei is a fake General Feihong. I have to expose this matter. During the battle at Hua Yuan, he tampered with the Fuyue Army and caused the deaths of his trusted subordinates. I have to settle this score with him. " He Yan's eyes were cold and sharp, "I originally wanted to keep Mother Qin as a witness. There are still remnants of the Hua Yuan battle. If we search carefully, we might be able to find their whereabouts. Compared to He Rufei, Xu Zhiheng's side is easier to deal with. As long as someone can prove that Xu Zhiheng plotted to murder 'Young Mistress Xu', Xu Zhiheng will definitely drag He Rufei down when he is in danger. At that time, we just have to follow the vine to find the melon, and this matter will be solved. "
He Yan looked at Xiao Jue and asked, "What do you think?"
Since her rebirth, she had been keeping her secret from others. Now that she suddenly had an ally, she suddenly felt relaxed. Even if Xiao Jue didn't do anything, as long as she had someone with her along the way, it would increase her strength.
"Sowing dissension?"
He Yan's eyes lit up.
Dissension would cause the enemy to suspect each other. Sowing dissension would cause dissension between enemies.
"Then should we send someone to He Rufei's side, or to Xu Zhiheng's side?" He Yan pondered.
"Either side is fine." Xiao Jue said.
"I don't have that many people to use."
"I do." Xiao Jue glanced at her, "I'll help you."
He Yan's lips curled up again. Suddenly, she thought of something and complained, "But why didn't you tell me that you sent someone to investigate Mother Qin? It wasn't easy for me to bribe the Xu family's servant, Fu Wang, and spend a lot of money on him. If I had known that you had already found out, I wouldn't have wasted my money. Now all the money is gone … "
"He Yan," Xiao Jue interrupted her, "Do you have no money?"
"Ahem," He Yan put her fist to her lips and coughed, "It's not that I don't have any money at all."
The next moment, there was a stack of banknotes on the table.
He Yan's eyes widened. She swallowed and looked away with difficulty, "I don't deserve it."
Xiao Jue raised her eyebrows, "You really don't want it?"
He Yan quickly grabbed it and stuffed it into her clothes, "Take it as a loan. I have a salary now … I'll return it to you when I get my salary."
"No need," Xiao Jue said, "You can keep it for yourself. If you don't have enough, you can come to me."
He Yan had lived for two lifetimes, but this was the first time she had experienced the feeling of squandering money like water. Although she didn't lack money in her previous life, when she was in the He family, she didn't experience the feeling of being a "hedonistic son". Later on, when she performed a meritorious service, the Emperor rewarded her with a lot of rewards. But today in the military camp, she borrowed a little from one of her brothers, and that friend's family had difficulties. In the end, there wasn't much left, and she gave it all to the He family.
After she entered the Xu family, she had to be a "virtuous wife", but she couldn't be extravagant. Moreover, she was blind not long after, and the power of the family was in He Wanru's hands. She didn't even have a shadow of money. Now that she finally had a taste, it was not bad.
"Xiao Jue, you're really a good person," He Yan flattered, "You're more kind than the Buddha of Yu Hua Temple."
Xiao Jue sneered, "You think that whoever gives you money is a good person?"
"That's not it." He Yan said, "But, other people ask me for things. There are very few people who are willing to give me things." She supported her chin with her hand and looked at Xiao Jue, "You don't seem to have asked me for anything."
In her previous life, she had always been giving, whether actively or passively, emotionally or financially. Only this person in front of her had always silently given and never asked for anything.
Xiao Jue lowered her eyes and looked at her. After a while, she suddenly said, "You feel wronged, don't you?"
He Yan straightened up, "What?"
"You suffered a lot and gave the glory that you fought for to others. You're willing to return to the time when you had nothing. Don't you feel wronged?" He asked.
He Yan was stunned for a moment. After a long silence, she said, "In the past, I would feel that way, but now I don't." She smiled, "I have Old Man He, Yunsheng, Qing Mei, Xiao Mai, Shi Tou, Wang Ba and the others … and you. It's much better than the previous life."
"Really, Xiao Jue," she said seriously, "I don't feel wronged."
Xiao Jue stared at her for a moment. After a while, she turned her head and said, "Idiot."
He Yan didn't think much of it. "Then you're still being fooled by the idiot. When we were in the Liang Province Guards, I knew who you were from the beginning. Second Young Master Xiao, Military Governor Xiao, secretly taught me swordsmanship when we were classmates. Who would believe that you did a good deed without leaving your name? Everyone will think that Second Young Master Xiao has ulterior motives for me. "
"And the mole on your waist … tsk tsk."
Xiao Jue's face stiffened.
"Are you rebelling?" He asked.
"It's the truth." He Yan spread her hands.
Xiao Jue stood up and was about to leave.
"Oh, are you angry?" He Yan hurriedly pulled on his sleeve and apologized, "I was wrong. I shouldn't have made fun of you. Military Governor Xiao, don't be angry. I apologize to you. What do I have to do for you to forgive me?"
Xiao Jue's footsteps paused and he suddenly turned around. He Yan was sitting in front of the table and was startled by Xiao Jue's sudden turn. The two of them were extremely far apart. Xiao Jue bent over to He Yan and said with a smile that was not a smile, "Is that so?"
He Yan stared at him blankly and nodded subconsciously.
He leaned closer and smiled slightly. "Okay."
"Wh-what?"
"Let's … get married as soon as possible."
He Yan was stunned.
The young man's handsome face was right in front of him. His eyes were so deep that it seemed to suck him in. "He Rufei has begun to suspect your identity. It's too dangerous for you to be alone."
"I want to protect you."
Almost 15 minutes after Xiao Jue left, He Yan was still sitting in front of the table, thinking about what he said before he left.
He Yunsheng frowned as soon as he came in. He asked, "He Yan, did you pick up money or treasure? Why are you smiling so creepily?"
He Yan turned around and rubbed his face. He asked doubtfully, "Did I smile?"
He Yunsheng sighed and sat down in front of the table. "No wonder Dad looks at General Fengyun like a fat sheep. With your qualifications, he must have a problem with his eyes or his brain to take a fancy to you."
He Yan picked up a leaf and threw it at him. "How can you talk about your elder sister like that?"
"Do you look like an elder sister?" He Yunsheng looked at him with disdain. "You even pulled him into your room. Dad and I are also men. Cough, why don't you pay more attention? "
"Why are you even more old-fashioned than Dad?" He Yan was puzzled. "You're so young, yet you're like an old man. I pulled him in because we have something important to discuss. What are you thinking? "
He Yunsheng said impatiently, "I don't care about you. I came here to discuss the dowry with you."
He Yan: "What?"
The youth's face was filled with genuine distress. "Now that the Emperor has bestowed the marriage, I have no choice but to get married. Xiao family is rich. Our family can barely support ourselves. I'm still in school, so I can't work to earn money like before. Although you're an official, you've been fined a year's salary. Now, only Dad is receiving wages to earn money. Originally, Dad and I saved the money you gave me for your future. Who knew that you'd find such a family. That money might not be enough, so … what I mean is … "
"What do you mean?"
"Postpone the wedding date. When I start earning money in the future and earn enough for your dowry, you can marry into Xiao family."
He Yan: "… …"
Her silly younger brother was really a genius. He could even come up with this kind of idea. Fortunately, Xiao Jue was not here. If she heard it, He Yunsheng would tear down her words right after she said that they should get married as soon as possible.
"Isn't it just money?" He Yan said, "At most, I'll go to Le Tong Village again."
"You dare!" He Yunsheng said angrily, "It's fine in the past. Now, you're a famous person. How can you still fool around like you did in the past? If Military Governor Xiao finds out about this, what will he think of you? "
He Yan: "… …"
Heh, He Yan thought. Xiao Jue had already seen the picture with her. What else would he think of her? He'll think of her however he wants. Children don't know much and make a fuss about nothing. However, she also knew that this was how the youth was, so she said, "Fine, I won't go. Isn't it about money?" She took out a stack of banknotes. This was the banknotes that Xiao Jue had given her just now. "I have a lot of banknotes here."
He Yunsheng was stunned for a moment, "Where did you get the banknotes?"
"I borrowed them from Xiao Jue," He Yan said righteously, "If it's not enough, I'll ask him for more."
"Are you crazy?" He Yunsheng reprimanded, "You borrowed his money to prepare your own dowry? Do you think this is reasonable? "
"It's not reasonable, but you don't have to be so surprised." He Yan looked at him with a smile, "Actually, the dowry is not a big deal. You have to know that in this world, anything that can be solved with money is not a big deal. "
In reality, Xiao Jue did not care about the secret that she had died once. Or that she was "General Feihong". Either of these was more shocking than the dowry. But since Xiao Jue did not care about it, then there was really no need to worry about the money.
"I know that you are experienced and knowledgeable," He Yunsheng patiently comforted her, "But when other women get married in Shuo Jing City, if they don't have a dowry, they will be looked down upon and gossiped by their husbands. You … "
"But when other women get married in Shuo Jing City, they have to rely on their husbands to support them." He Yan said, "I have a salary."
"You are being punished now …"
"I have a salary."
"Our family background is not high …"
"I have a salary."
He Yunsheng was refuted by He Yan and finally said, "Fine, you have a salary. In the end, you don't want to postpone the wedding date, right? You like General Fengyun that much. "
"Didn't you say it yourself?" He Yan tilted her head and looked at him, "If you were a woman, you would only love him."
He Yunsheng choked and coughed. He swung his sleeves and stood up, "Forget it, I think you are already so smitten that you won't listen to anything I say. Forget it, I will think of a way with father about the dowry. You take care of yourself! "
He Yunsheng left.
He Yan sighed in relief.
She lay on her back on the couch as she recalled Xiao Jue's words. Marriage. In her previous life, she was full of hope and expectation when she married another person, but the ending was frustrating. But this time, when she heard it from Xiao Jue's mouth, she did not feel too much resistance or disgust. It was as if if it was her, she would still have hope.
However, it was not only that.
Xiao Jue was right. The current situation in Shuo Jing City was not stable. She had to deal with the He Family and the Xu Family. With her current identity as Marquis Wu An, there were many restrictions. On Xiao Jue's side, Xu Jingfu and the Crown Prince were also eyeing covetously. Uto would enter the capital in a few days. The battle between the Crown Prince and the Fourth Prince had not yet ended. A storm was brewing in Da Wei. No one knew what the outcome would be.
Just as Xiao Jue said, she also wanted to protect him.
Xiao Jue returned to the mansion.
He came back late. Xiao Jing and Bai Rongwei had already gone to bed.
These years, he did not spend much time in Shuo Jing City. Even when he came back every year, he would leave early and return late. His brother and sister-in-law were already used to it. But the kitchen would always prepare hot food for him so that he would not have nothing to eat at night.
The snow in the courtyard had been swept clean. He walked into the room, put Drinking Autumn on the table, and took off his outer robe.
Fei Nu followed him in.
"Go to the Xu Family tomorrow." Xiao Jue said.
Fei Nu was stunned: "Young Master, the Xu Family is not being watched by Luan Ying."
"I'm not asking you to investigate." Xiao Jue said: "Go find the Xu Family's gatekeeper, Fu Wang. Give him a sum of money and make a deal with him."
Fei Nu was stunned and nodded.
Xiao Jue whispered a few more words to him. Fei Nu's face showed a bit of surprise. Although he did not understand why Xiao Jue wanted him to do this, he did not say anything and left the room.
He sighed softly and his gaze fell on the Drinking Autumn sword hanging on the wall.
He Yan's identity meant that he could only be cautious in his revenge and could not do it to his heart's content. But even if the He Family and the Xu Family were allowed to live in this world for one more day, it would still make him unhappy.
He Yan could do some things that were inconvenient for him to do. There were some underhanded methods that He Yan didn't want to use, but he didn't care.
Xiao Jue stood up and walked in front of the Drinking Autumn sword. He reached out and touched the scabbard. The scabbard was as cold as snow. The youth looked down thoughtfully.
The most precious things for a warrior on the battlefield were the war horse under him and the treasured sword in his hand.
If he lost his treasured sword, it would be like a beast losing its teeth and fangs. This fool's past life was actually a process of constant loss. Even now, he wanted to take back everything that belonged to her.
Even more.