Xiao Yan did not hide from Xiao Haitang that Emperor An was suspicious of him. If Song Tangning stayed in Jiuyun Lane and interacted too closely with him, she would fall into the eyes of the emperor sooner or later. Only by knowing some things could she be prepared.
And the little girl in front of him has been growing up. She doesn't want to be a hothouse flower and wants to have a different future, so he can't raise her to be ignorant of the world.
There are certain things in the court and in the capital that she will come into contact with sooner or later.
Xiao Yan said to her: "In His Majesty's eyes, I am a sword that has no support but is very easy to use. Life and death, honor and disgrace all depend on the favor of the Emperor. He gave me the authority to clean up the court on his behalf, but he also They will also guard against my sharp blade turning back on its owner."
"Yue Fengcheng is His Majesty's eyes. Only if he sees my loyalty with his own eyes can he use me with confidence."
Song Tangning was a little disbelieving: "Your Majesty doesn't believe you?"
"He doesn't trust anyone." Xiao Yan seemed to be saying something he was used to: "A person who is an emperor is a solitary person. If he trusts others too much, he will leave his throne and his life in the hands of others."
"But..." Emperor An clearly allowed Xiao Yan to seize power in the court.
Xiao Yan seemed to know what she wanted to say, and laughed: "That's because Your Majesty knows that he can control me, and no matter how much power he gives me, he can easily take it back."
Tang Ning was thoughtful after hearing this: "So by keeping Mr. Yue, my brother is taking the initiative to keep His Majesty's eyes open, so that His Majesty can see the loyalty you want him to see..."
Before she finished speaking, she suddenly paused and subconsciously looked at the tall man standing next to her, with a trace of astonishment on her face.
But if brother is really loyal to the royal family, why should he be guarded against Mr. Yue?
The emperor's eyes, Emperor An's suspicion, since brother knew it well and kept the person by his side, he should take the initiative to take him with him to avoid suspicion when doing things, but Jinyun just mentioned that Mr. Yue suddenly returned home, but he looked wary.
What he said was "Mr. Yue has not left the mansion." In other words, in Jinyun's eyes, Mr. Yue should not stay in the governor's mansion today, and Xiao Yan was not surprised at all after hearing what he said. This can only mean that Mr. Yue's departure was deliberately sent away.
Xiao Yan teamed up with Qian Shangshu today to trick the Lu family and damage the family. This was something Emperor An was happy to see. Xiao Yan's show of loyalty in this way would only win the emperor's heart.
But when he acted, he guarded the palace and took away Emperor An's eyes...
What did Xiao Yan do that the palace should not know? In other words, brother, he has dissatisfaction with the royal family?
Song Tangning's eyelashes trembled slightly, and when she raised her head, she met Xiao Yan's calm gaze.
"Brother..."
"Um?"
She opened her mouth to ask why.
Everyone in the capital knows that Xiao Yan is loyal to Emperor An. Everyone in the Privy Council is Emperor An's owl, and he is the emperor's favorite. Everyone knows that only by receiving the favor of the emperor can he have great power. Only by his loyalty can he gain the power of the ruling family and the family. people to contend with.
No one had ever suspected that he had any ulterior motives towards Emperor An, and no one had ever suspected that he had ulterior motives for dealing with the aristocratic family.
But why did he tell her this secret?
Xiao Yan saw that she wanted to ask but didn't know how to ask, and seemed to be doubting whether she had thought wrong, so he directly rejected her suspicion.
"Since you said you want to stay with me in Jiuyun Lane, I need to know more to keep you safe."
Song Tangning was shocked by his almost tacit words.
Canglang came in from outside: "Master Governor, the car is ready."
Xiao Yan said "Yeah": "Let's go."
…
On the way to see Gu Helian, Song Tangning had been immersed in the mood of discovering a shocking secret. From time to time, she would secretly glance at Xiao Yan, pinching her fingertips and feeling uneasy.
Xiao Yan didn't seem to know that she was looking at him, and he didn't have any consciousness of throwing a thunderbolt. He just closed his eyes and leaned against the car wall to take a nap.
There was a sound of rain outside, and as the carriage shook, a faint hint of moisture drifted in with the wind. When it enveloped Xiao Yan, the man whose side face sank into the shadows looked even more strange and unpredictable.
When the carriage arrived in front of Gu's house, Song Tangning finally regained consciousness.
The house Gu Helian bought in Beijing had his usual habits, it was big enough, rich enough, and flashy enough. The red gold plaque in front of the door is blinded by a circle of precious stones. The door knockers on the vermilion door are all gold. The stone drum in the front yard behind the entrance is carved from sapphire. In front of the hall, there is a huge Lingbi stone, which is naturally formed. Like a red rabbit chasing the moon, it makes people unable to take their eyes away.
Song Tangning looked at the cups inlaid with gold patterns brought to her by the servants of the Gu family. Even if she was in a daze, she couldn't help but whisper: "Uncle Gu's family, aren't you afraid of being noticed by thieves?"
Showing off wealth like this is simply envy-inducing.
Xiao Yan looked at the cups and saucers on the table and sneered: "Vulgar."
Song Tangning quietly touched the real gold and silver on the dim sum plate and muttered silently: She also wants to be so vulgar.
When Gu Helian heard that Xiao Yan came to see him, she didn't want to see this shameless bastard at all. She prevented Song Tangning from coming with him before she came over to take a look. He was still dressed in that eye-catching outfit with a golden crown and jade waist. As soon as he arrived in front of the door, Hearing Xiao Yan's "vulgar" word, he sneered.
"How can I, a vulgar place, let go of Governor Xiao's noble feet? Please don't taint your nobleness."
All he needs to do is simply say, "You are noble, you should get out of here?"
Song Tangning stood up quickly: "Uncle."
When Gu Helian heard this, her uncle thought of the heartless guy in Jiuyun Lane and snorted coldly: "If something happens, it's my uncle, if nothing happens, it's the head of the Gu family. I haven't seen you come to see me for so long. What's the matter?" Is your uncle so worthless?"
He glanced at Xiao Yan and said more viciously: "Little girl, she doesn't know how to be familiar with people. She has to associate with traitors and sycophants. She has soiled herself for nothing."
Song Tangning: "..."
Xiao Yan's eyes turned cold, and he sat on the chair and said mockingly: "The Gu family master is right. It is natural to distinguish between closeness and distance. After all, the Gu family master has been away from Beijing for many years, and the Rong family has not known you for a long time. They say that you are the brother of Princess Cheng." It’s all considered forced, but it’s really inappropriate for Tang Ning to call you uncle.”
"Tang Ning, be more careful in the future and don't call the wrong head of the Gu family."
Gu Helian suddenly felt as if he had been stabbed in the lungs and glared: "Little Haitang calls me uncle, what does it have to do with you?!"
Xiao Yan said: "I am his elder brother."
Gu Helian sneered: "Bullshit brother, your surname is Xiao and her surname is Song, why do you want to change your surname and join her family?"
Xiao Yan looked coldly: "How about changing our surname? She and I will kiss each other."
Gu Helian: "..."
"The head of the Gu family wants to change it, but it's a pity that no one is willing to do it."
"you……"
Gu Helian was so angry that she was so shameless.
He suddenly turned his head and glared at Song Tangning: "Little Haitang, who are you kissing?!"
Although Xiao Yan said nothing, he raised his eyes slightly and looked at Song Tangning for a moment.
"..."
Song Tangning's scalp was numb from being stared at by the two people, and she felt a lot of pressure. She glanced at Gu Helian, who was looking at him eagerly, and then at Xiao Yan, whose eyes were full of coolness. She always felt that if she didn't answer well, the roof of the house would be lifted by the two of them. She tried her best to level the two bowls of water between the two of them, and said with a smile: "Brother, my uncle is also dear."
Gu Helian immediately glared at her: "Why am I behind the surname Xiao?!"
Xiao Yan raised his lips: "It's important for people to know themselves."
Gu Helian turned around and rolled up her sleeves. Song Tangning quickly covered her brother's nonsense mouth and said urgently to Gu Helian: "Uncle in front, you in front, uncle and I!"
Xiao Yan's eyes suddenly turned cold, and he saw Xiao Haitang turning her head and blinking at him, as if she was apologizing. His lips were blocked by catkins, and the fragrance filled his arms. Then he snorted softly and let her cover his mouth. Open your mouth again.
On the other hand, although Gu Helian won, she looked at Xiao Haitang standing next to the shameless man, covering her mouth but looking protective, and said with disgust: "Perfunctory!"
Song Tangning hesitated and quickly changed the subject: "Uncle, brother and I have business with you."
Gu Helian fluttered her sleeves and walked up to the top, sat down on the golden nanmu chair and sneered: "Tell me, what else does this thief want to trick me?"
