Chapter 112 Madam’s Gift
The night falls, and the study is filled with the faint fragrance of ink.
Behind the case piled with documents, Ran Qingchen, who was holding a purple wolf hard thin tube, rubbed his slightly sore wrist, glanced at the sky outside the window, and continued to bury his head at the desk, writing on the official documents. Making comments.
Occasionally when encountering a difficult point, the woman would stop writing, frowning in thought, biting the end of the pen unconsciously.
The full moon shines through the curtain outside the window, illuminating his body slantingly, adding to his fairylike appearance.
As the director of the new hospital, she needs to handle a lot of things. After all, the new hospital is in the establishment stage. Even with the help of an expert like Yuan Anjiang, Ran Qingchen still feels a little overwhelmed and feels exhausted.
However, she is naturally strong-tempered and will grit her teeth and persevere even under all kinds of pressure.
Not only because the Ran family and the sect have high hopes for her, but also because they have their own private wishes. I hope that one day I can stand at the height that my mother once did, and tell the world as a righteous leader in the world that in the past, Jiang Wan could dance in the sky, and her daughter can do the same.
Because there was a heater in the study room, Ran Qingchen did not wear a formal skirt as usual, but only casually draped a tulle over her underwear. Two straight lotus-rooted arms are vaguely revealed inside the sleeves, which seem to be hidden but exposed. Even the less than half of the snow piled up under the neck is clearly revealed.
Without the two restraints, it truly shows its majestic momentum.
It really corresponds to the saying "The mountains are as powerful as a rainbow, and their majestic appearance shakes Kyushu."
“Dong Dong…”
The study door was knocked suddenly.
Ran Qingchen said calmly without raising his head, "Come in."
The maid's brocade sleeves reached into her head and whispered: "Miss, my uncle is outside asking for an audience."
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Ran Qingchen was a little stunned for a moment, "Who?"
No wonder the woman was surprised. After all, Jiang Shouzhong would never take the initiative to approach Ran's house in order to avoid suspicion, let alone at this relatively sensitive time at night.
"My aunt."
Jinxiu said, "My aunt seems to be in a hurry."
Ran Qingchen frowned and said, "Bring him here."< br>
After a while, Jinxiu led Jiang Shouzhong, who was in a hurry, into the study.
"Jiang Mo saw——"
"There are no outsiders here." Ran Qingchen rolled his eyes angrily.
Jiang Shouzhong smiled awkwardly, raised his head and was about to speak, but saw that the other party's clothes were quite cool at this time, especially the part of the front that was not covered by tulle. The scenery was infinitely beautiful.
For some reason, Jiang Shouzhong suddenly remembered the piece of jade white in his clothes that he had accidentally glimpsed when he came close to the opponent to read the sword manual.
Then, he remembered Hong'er's scenery again.
What people fear most is comparison.
Hong'er's apartment can be considered a standard apartment, but compared to the luxurious villa in front of me, it is indeed a bit shabby.
Seeing the man in a daze, Ran Qingchen was a little confused. After realizing it, she suddenly reacted and quickly grabbed the coat on the screen next to her and wrapped it around herself.
The woman was extremely upset.
She only thought about the other person's purpose of coming to her, but forgot that she was not dressed appropriately.
Jiang Shouzhong withdrew his eyes, coughed dryly, and said softly: "I have some official matters tonight that I would like to ask Qingchen for your help with, but it may be difficult, so it doesn't matter if you don't want to."
"What? What's the matter? "
Ran Qingchen put on her coat, her flushed face looked even more lovely.
Jiang Shouzhong said sternly: "I discovered that the Xichu Pavilion secretly concealed a large amount of demonic energy, and imprisoned many of the girls I bought, using them as experiments."
"Xi Chu Pavilion?"
Ran Qingchen looked surprised.
Jiang Shouzhong nodded, "Currently I plan to lead people to search the Xichu Pavilion, but I am afraid that if the evidence is found, it will be concealed, so I want someone to help me suppress the situation."
Suppressing his shyness and anger, Ran Qingchen frowned and asked, "Jiang Mo, do you know the background of Xichu Hall?"
Jiang Shouzhong smiled bitterly, "Of course I do, we are the first family of relatives in the DPRK. The Luo family also knows that your Ran family has a grudge against the Luo family, so it is really unwise for your Ran family to get involved in this turmoil. I just... just hope that I can take this opportunity to have a showdown with Xi Chu Guan."
Have a show of strength with Xi Chu Guan?
A look of surprise flashed between Ran Qingchen's brows, thinking he heard wrongly.
Knowing that he is just an egg, knowing that the other party is a huge mountain, knowing that this is a contest with a particularly disparity in strength, he still wants to go up... Does that mean he is stupid, or that he is brave? Commendable?
Perhaps having insight into the beauty’s doubts, Jiang Shouzhong said calmly:
“Actually, I have thought about giving in and retreating, but I also feel that sometimes the more I retreat, the easier it is to get closer. The edge of the cliff. Now that the enemy is eyeing you, don't expect them to show mercy.
I don't care too much about my own life and death, I only live for some thoughts. I just want to fight for my friends and brothers and see if I can help them find a chance to survive in the cracks.
The reason why the other party dares to threaten and force us is simply because in their eyes, I am just an insignificant little grasshopper and not enough to pose a threat, so they dare to take advantage of me.
But if I make them feel pain or fear, will they still lower their heads and look for me under their feet?
Maybe they will get so angry that they kill me, or maybe they will be scrupulous and no longer dare to bully me. But no matter what the outcome is, it's better than waiting to die. Sometimes, if you work hard, it doesn't mean there will be hope, but if you don't work hard, there will definitely be no chance. ”
Ran Qingchen looked at her husband with a resolute expression, unconsciously in a trance.
She suddenly realized that she didn't understand her husband at all. Even though the two of them have been in contact a lot recently, they are still like strangers.
If she had only been disappointed and sympathetic to Jiang Mo before. Now, I really appreciate it.
Isn’t this kind of state of mind of the other person what a practitioner needs to possess most?
The road is boundless and its distance is infinite. Even if it is as small as a mayfly or as insignificant as an ant, only the brave are fearless and keep going, and they will always reach the end.
"Are you...are you sure you can find the evidence?"
Ran Qingchen gently clenched his fist.
Jiang Shouzhong recalled what He Lanlan's soul said to him, but did not give a completely positive answer. He thought for a while and said, "About 90% sure."
"Ninety percent... "
Ran Qingchen tapped the table with his fingers and stood up suddenly, "Okay, I'll go with you!"
Jiang Shouzhong didn't expect the other party to be so decisive, so he couldn't help but remind him. , "Qingchen, if the evidence is not found, it doesn't matter what happens to me, but you guys... are going to be in big trouble."
Ran Qingchen smiled slightly, "My husband is so weak that he dares to fight when he is bullied. My Ran family is suppressed and humiliated everywhere, so there is no reason to back down. What's more, you are my husband. I said I would protect you. If I look after you, I will never break my promise!"
Looking at the determined woman, Jiang Shouzhong was a little moved.
It was said that he wanted to save the Ran family, but in fact it was more about protecting his nominal husband.
While being moved, Jiang Shou felt even more guilty at the same time. He had really harmed the other party by writing the marriage contract for his own selfish interests.
“Besides me, do you have any backup plans?”
Ran Qingchen asked.
Jiang Shouzhong put away his thoughts and said in a deep voice: "Jiang Yi!"
The two major forces in the capital, Xichu Pavilion and Yinyue Tower.
At present, these two major forces are actually not friendly to him, and both have the right to put him to death.
Jiang Shouzhong didn't like either of them. Even before he learned that Jiang Yi was Ran Qingchen's aunt, he had already equated Yinyue Tower with a "potential enemy" in his heart.
But allowing him to deal with these two behemoths at the same time is undoubtedly a fantasy.
The only way is to use strength to fight.
Either find a way to cooperate with Xi Chu Pavilion to deal with Yinyue Tower, or cooperate with Yinyue Tower to deal with Xi Chu Pavilion.
As his identity as the father-in-law of the Ran family was exposed, although Jiang Yi was still doing bad things, her murderous intention towards him had completely disappeared. This was proved by Xia He's reaction when he took the natal pearl to heal his wounds.
So, Jiang Shouzhong is no longer worried about the threat from Yinyue Tower.
Compared with Xichu Pavilion, Yinyue Pavilion is definitely the best choice for cooperation at present, which is why he just asked Xia He to rescue Jiang Yi.
If Ran Qingchen is unwilling to help him, Jiang Yi is the last trump card he can use.
Although I don’t understand why Jiang Yi insists on saving He Lanlan, the monster He Lanlan is currently beside Jiang Yi, which is undoubtedly a huge potential danger.
He helped her solve this crisis. Even if Jiang Yi had a cold temperament and would not be grateful for it, he could temporarily win her over to form an alliance with him. After all, the enemy of his enemy is his friend.
"Aunt..."
Ran Qingchen was a little surprised.
It would indeed be more beneficial to them if that aunt was willing to come forward to stir up this flood.
But this is not enough.
Ran Qingchen thought for a moment, and her beautiful eyes suddenly lit up, "We need to win another ally."
"Who?"
"Yuan Anjiang, Master Yuan!"
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As the second and second supervisor of the Yamen Supervisor Yuan, Yuan Anjiang's identity is not just as simple as a small supervisor. The reason was the teacher behind him who was seeking favors in the temple and who once "defended the world with literature and determined the world with words" - Taishi Dazhou Wen.
Inheriting the teacher's fine tradition of "swearing", Master Yuan Anjiang was unambiguous when he cursed people. Back then, because of Jiang Mo, it was a trivial matter to go to the study and scold the arrogant Ran Qingchen. Even the father of Second Young Master Yang, Mr. Yang, the Minister of Etiquette, who was recognized by the imperial court as a good man, was once blocked at the door of his house and scolded so much that he almost jumped into a manure pit and committed suicide.
The only time I was frustrated was when I saw the eldest daughter of the Li family walking down the street with a big knife on her back. I thought it was offensive and couldn't help but criticize her. As a result, the girl who was angered chased him for two streets with a knife, which was quite embarrassing.
Because he offended too many people, the emperor arranged for him to go to Six Gates to avoid the limelight, and also assisted Ran Qingchen in setting up a new hospital.
Yuan Anjiang was surprised to learn that Ran Qingchen came to visit.
When he saw that Ran Qingchen had also brought Jiang Mo, Yuan Anjiang became even more confused. Didn't this girl look down on this boy last time, so why did they 'hook up' with her again in the blink of an eye.
As expected, women’s minds are the most difficult to understand.
"Master Yuan, I came here rashly tonight because I have something important to discuss with you." Ran Qingchen told the story about the Xichu Pavilion without too many polite greetings.
After listening to Ran Qingchen’s statement, Yuan Anjiang frowned and fell into deep thought.
He was not in a hurry to express his position. He paced back and forth in the living room with his hands behind his back for a long time. After weighing it in his mind, he looked at Jiang Shouzhong and said, "Jiang Mo, how confident are you that you can search from the Xi Chu Pavilion?" Come up with evidence."
"Ninety percent," Jiang Shouzhong said.
Yuan Anjiang waved his hand, "No, even if there is a 10% chance of failure, I will not accompany you through this flood! Jiang Mo, you must promise me that you are 100% sure!"
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Jiang Shouzhong was about to speak, but Ran Qingchen said in a deep voice: "100%, I'll take care of it for him! If something goes wrong, all the responsibility tonight will fall on me, and I'm willing to bear any consequences!"
Jiang Shouzhong looked at the woman beside him.
The woman's eyes are firm and focused, and her soft, red lips are pressed tightly without a trace of fine lines.
Yuan Anjiang looked at the two of them with strange eyes, and asked with a smile: "Master Ran, you didn't have this attitude last time. What kind of magic did this kid use to confuse you?" "Stay."
Ran Qingchen blushed and said with a straight face: "Master Yuan's previous lesson will be remembered by Qingchen, and he will not ignore it. Besides, gold will shine sooner or later."< br>
Yuan Anjiang nodded happily, but then frowned.
He walked to the desk and gently pressed his clenched fist on the table, still having a hard time making a decision.
Once a person of his status gets involved, the meaning will be different. It can be said that a single move affects the whole body. Even if you can start a tiny flame, it will burn into a raging fire.
After pondering for a while, Yuan Anjiang said softly: "It stands to reason that I should invite a few more adults so that the fire can burn even brighter. But the problem is that no one dares to bet that this fire will burn. Get up. No one will bet their future on you, Jiang Mo. It's too ridiculous after all.
Jiang Mo, you don't understand the risks. You just want to give yourself a chance. The same is true for people. Let me put it this way, Your Majesty actually knows that Xichu Pavilion is conducting experiments with demonic energy.”
Jiang Shouzhong was stunned.
The last thing I expected happened.
Ran Qingchen's heart also felt cold.
If His Majesty knew, wouldn’t the biggest backstage of the Western Chu Pavilion be the emperor?
How to fight against this?
Yuan Anjiang, who had a clear view of the two people's expressions, laughed, "But there is a big difference between knowing in private and being forced to know in public. Do you understand? Some things are only weighed four or two if they are not weighed. But When I get on the scale, I can't even weigh it."
Jiang Shouzhong was stunned, his eyes lit up, but his mood became heavier.
Yuan Anjiang’s meaning is very clear.
When you light up the fire, whether it will burn someone to death depends on the person in the capital.
It depends on the emperor's tolerance for the Luo family.
If the person in the capital is willing to be used as a gun by you, you can win. If he is not willing, everything you do will be in vain.
Yuan Anjiang walked up to Jiang Shouzhong and said with complicated eyes:
"Jiang Mo, I may not be happy with what I say. With your current status, you want to jump out of the chessboard and don't go It is impossible to be someone else's chess piece. All you have to do is to protect yourself in the cracks.
Of course you can overturn the chess game and get yourself free temporarily, but you will still end up in the trap. On other chessboards. To put it bluntly, this big capital is a big chessboard. As long as it is in it, no one can jump out, including me.
So you have to think carefully, and you still want to ask me for help now. If you want, I'll find some help for you.
If you don't want to, I can pretend that nothing happened tonight. If you lose the next game with Xichu Palace, I will protect you. But there is nothing I can do about your friends. ”
Yuan Anjiang has already said it thoroughly.
You can let me help, but you, Jiang Mo, must be used as a pawn by several other adults tonight. Let them take this opportunity to Suppress the Luo family in court and gain more political resources.
There is no profit to be gained. Who is willing to help you?
Although Yuan Anjiang's statement is very realistic, Jiang Shouzhong is somewhat grateful in his heart. , after all, if the other party really wanted to take advantage of him, he wouldn't be so honest
Moreover, once involved in this matter, the other party will also bear great risks.
Jiang Shouzhong took a deep breath, looked directly at Yuan Anjiang and said, "I don't care how Mr. Yuan adds fuel to the fire. Since I have decided to light this fire, I will not back down."
"Okay, then I'll take a gamble with you. As the saying goes, wealth can be found in danger, I hope you won't disappoint me."
Yuan Anjiang laughed and patted Jiang Shouzhong on the shoulder, "I'm going to find a few adults now to see if any of them are willing to bet with me. You can just go to the Xichu Pavilion and light a fire. Even if I, Yuan Anjiang, are the only one here, it will be enough to make the Xichu Pavilion tremble."< br>
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After leaving Yuan Anjiang's house, Ran Qingchen went to the six gates to mobilize people.
In order to ensure that Jiang Yi would cooperate with him, Jiang Shouzhong decided to go to Yinyue Tower in person to prepare to sleep with her.
As soon as they arrived at Silver Moon Tower, the carriage that Jiang Yi usually rode happened to drive out slowly.
Seeing Jiang Shouzhong, the carriage stopped.
Chun Yu opened the car curtain, and Jiang Yi, who had a frosty face in the carriage, stared at Jiang Shouzhong and asked coldly: "Let me ask you, did the Xichu Pavilion really intentionally harm me?"
The woman's question clearly confirmed that the rescued He Lanlan was possessed by a demon spirit.
Actually, Jiang Shouzhong was not sure whether the He Lanlan incident was a trap deliberately set by the Xichu Pavilion. But even if it’s not, now it’s time to say yes! Make both sides completely hostile.
Jiang Shouzhong said in a deep voice: "I dare to ask Madam, do the people in Xichu Hall know that you want to kidnap He Lanlan."
"They should know." Jiang Yi said lightly.
Hearing such a reply, Jiang Shou concentrated in his heart and activated his powerful tongue. He stared at the stunningly beautiful woman in the carriage and said, "Actually, from the very beginning, I sensed something was wrong. Because when Zheng Shanqi saw He Lanlan, he was imprisoned with other women. And since the people in Xichu Hall know about you If you want to rob it, you will definitely hide it well
But that night we went to rescue people, and Miss Qiuye rescued He Lanlan easily. Of course, it's also because of Miss Qiuye's advanced cultivation. But He Lanlan was the only one in the house at that time. There was obviously a problem, and he wanted Yinyue Tower to kidnap He Lanlan! "
Jiang Yi stared at Jiang Shouzhong with sharp phoenix eyes, "Then how did you know that there was something wrong with the rescued He Lanlan? "
Jiang Shouzhong said: "I carefully inspected the backyard of Xichu Pavilion tonight. When I entered the room where Miss Qiuye rescued people, I found a dark room that was not easy to detect.
I guess the other imprisoned girls are being held there. So I was wondering why He Lanlan was left alone in the house. After thinking about it, there is only one possibility, it is a trap for you, Madam! ”
The ripples on the river sank like water.
The hand holding the handkerchief tightened slightly.
Jiang Yi asked: "What are you going to do?"
Jiang Shouzhong said with a stern look: "As an official of the Six Sects, the other party dares to hide the evil spirit secretly. We must strictly investigate Yes. I have reported it to the supervisor and led people to search the Xichu Pavilion. After hearing this, Master Yuan also decided to come and inspect it personally."
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Jiang Yi was thoughtful and asked, "What should I do?"
Jiang Shouzhong did not dare to reveal his thoughts, so he answered the question inappropriately, "Madam, don't worry, I will keep the matter about He Lanlan a secret."
Jiang Yi let out a chuckle.
She leaned against the car wall and looked at the man in front of her meaningfully, "Jiang Mo, why did you save me? I treated you like that before, you should hate me to the core, don't you? Looking forward to my early death? "
I really look forward to your death... Jiang Shou thought in his heart, but said with a serious expression on his face: "First of all, you are Qingchen's aunt, and we are also relatives in name. . Secondly, I have benefited from you before, so I have a good relationship with you.”
“Okay, don’t say anything hypocritical.”
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Jiang Yi said angrily, "Don't you just want to use my strength to fight against Xichu Palace and use me as a gun? Just say it straight away. Why bother talking about a lot of useless things."
Jiang Shouzhong remained silent.
“Get in the car.”
The corners of the woman’s scarlet mouth curved in a charming way, “Today, I, Jiang Yi, will let you be a gunman.”
Jiang Shouzhong entered car.
A fresh and fragrant aroma like fresh millet grass penetrates into the nostrils. It is the unique virgin fragrance of a woman.
Jiang Yi smiled and said: "No matter what, you, Mr. Jiang, saved me once. I will never forget this favor. After the matter is settled, you can choose any gift, anything."< br>
“Anything is fine?”
Jiang Shouzhong had a strange look on his face.
Jiang Yi did not respond. She raised the curtains and stared at the dark streets at night. The hair on her cheeks swayed gently with the carriage, and her jade cheeks were as clear and white as frost and snow sculptures.
After a long time, the woman gently twisted her waist and looked back at Yan Ran, "Of course."
The woman then said: "People can do it, but I just don't know... which one do you want to choose?"
(This chapter End)