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Jiang Chenghan didn't go to find Xie Huan immediately, but lived in the Duke's mansion for a few days, and when he recovered from his injury and the family moved back to their own house, he found a free time and invited Xie Huan to a teahouse by himself among.

"Tell me, what do you want to ask me?" Xie Huan looked at Jiang Chenghan who was sitting opposite him. He still hadn't forgotten that it was Jiang Chenghan's few words that made him suspicious of Yan Jingshu's life experience, and because of this, he learned Yan Jingshu is his own flesh and blood. Although he didn't confess the truth in the end, he always felt that Jiang Chenghan didn't believe what he said.

Jiang Chenghan didn't ask immediately, but talked about another matter, saying: "I think uncle might want to know, just the day before I was released from the Audit Department, King Chu Xiang sent The man took me out of the cell and said something to me in private..."

Xie Huan's heart skipped a beat, and he unconsciously clenched his hand on the tea table, and asked in a nervous tone, "What did he say to you?"

Jiang Chenghan said: "King Chuxiang told me that on the day he took me away from the prison of the Ministry of Criminal Justice, the food for the prisoners was poisoned first, and then there was a fire in the prison. The cell was the most blaze, and it was almost completely burned..."

Unexpectedly, Jiang Chenghan said this, Xie Huan was a little surprised, but soon frowned again, and said: "This is...someone is trying to harm you?"

Jiang Chenghan nodded, then shook his head again, and said: "According to the investigation sent by King Chuxiang, the person who poisoned him was bought by the son of Lord Zhen Guo. He had an old grievance with me, so it should be against me. They came, but the one who set fire to the cell was the man of Kang Wang, the fourth prince of the imperial court... I just came to Beijing for the second time, and I have never met Kang Wang, so I really can’t remember where I offended him. The target may not be me, maybe..."

Xie Huan listened quietly, his solemn face showed a thoughtful look from time to time, and after Jiang Chenghan finished speaking, he said slowly: "I just came to Beijing, and there are so many incidents, I don't think this capital city should have too many troubles." Wait, now that you have recovered from your injuries, you should pack your things and return to Ningcheng as soon as possible."

Jiang Chenghan smiled and said, "That's exactly what I want to ask my uncle today."

Xie Huan looked puzzled, waiting for Jiang Chenghan's next words.

Jiang Chenghan said: "His Royal Highness Chuxiang said that I escaped by chance this time, and the person who harmed me may not let it go, so in addition to telling me these things, he also gave me a choice, he said he can transfer me to the Among the Forbidden Army, or join the Audit Division, or somewhere else, so that I can stay in the capital to resolve this matter thoroughly."

In fact, King Chuxiang not only said this, he also said that if Jiang Chenghan had any scruples, he could refuse him. Anyway, as long as he hides back in Ningcheng, under the protection of Kou Shijun, he no longer has to fear the revenge from the capital.

The meaning in King Chuxiang's words could not be more obvious. If Jiang Chenghan rejected his proposal, then Jiang Chenghan would be a cowardly and incompetent person who only knows how to escape.In this way, it is impossible for any man with a little blood to be willing to be said so, and he will not reject King Chu Xiang.

But Jiang Chenghan is not a person who acts on his own will. Compared with the prince of Zhenguo and King Kang, who doesn't know whether he is an enemy or a friend, he is more curious that he is just a small person, and has nothing to do with King Chuxiang. Why is King Chuxiang like this? Trying hard to keep him in the capital?

And if King Chuxiang really wanted to keep him in the capital, how could the words that King Chuxiang said were not intentional to keep him?And what is the purpose of King Chuxiang keeping him, is it him, or someone else around him?

Jiang Chenghan couldn't figure it out, and the only person around him who had some relationship with King Chuxiang and knew King Chuxiang best was Xie Huan, so he directly told Xie Huan all his doubts, hoping that Xie Huan would give him a solution. an answer.

"...Uncle, I don't know King Chuxiang well. Although I am very grateful to him for taking care of me, staying in the capital is a big deal after all. Before I can fully understand these doubts and the purpose of King Chuxiang , I really can’t make a decision. Jing Shu said that you and King Chuxiang are old friends, and you should be more familiar with him than I am. Do you think what he said is true, should I agree to him and stay in the capital?”

Xie Huan opened his mouth, but he couldn't say anything because he didn't know.He didn't dare to say that the king of Chuxiang did this to keep him, but he knew very well that the king of Chuxiang was not an enthusiastic and pure person, and he couldn't help others for no reason. He couldn't think of any reason why King Chuxiang would try so hard to persuade Jiang Chenghan to stay in Beijing.

It's just that if he said that King Chuxiang's move was because of himself, then with Jiang Chenghan's keenness, he would be able to guess that his relationship with King Chuxiang was different, and he could even guess more, which made Xie Huan very upset. disturbed.

After a long silence, under Jiang Chenghan's seemingly gentle but persistent eyes, Xie Huan could only say: "...I haven't seen King Chuxiang for many years, and I have accidentally gotten to know him now, but this matter is really not easy to decide , Forget it, I'll go to see King Chu Xiang and see if I can ask something before I talk about it."

In all fairness, Xie Huan didn't want to stay in the capital, but now that he knew that Yan Jingshu was his child, he would never leave him no matter what, naturally he would be where Yan Jingshu was.Although King Chu Xiang didn't know about Yan Jingshu's relationship with him, he might have seen that he valued Yan Jingshu, which is why he made such a move.That being the case, then he will go to see the King of Chuxiang again and speak clearly with him.

"Alright." Jiang Chenghan nodded without any objection.He also knew that it was impossible to directly ask Xie Huan the truth, so he just took his time.

Coming out of the teahouse, Xie Huan went to Prince Chuxiang's mansion without a moment's delay.

Mu Chongyan was not in the palace when he arrived, but he was still let in by the gate guards ordered by the elder Shi.After sitting for a while and drinking half a cup of tea, Mu Chongyan was still holding a whip in his hand, striding forward from the direction of the main entrance, obviously he was called back on purpose.

"It's really you! I still can't believe it when I heard the report." Seeing Xie Huan, Mu Chongyan was obviously very happy, and his laughter was bright and hearty.

Xie Huan put down his teacup and did not speak. In the past period of time, although he occasionally met with Mu Chongyan a few times because he was not good at refusing him, he never came to Chuxiang Palace again. The first time after the first time.

"It just so happened that some fresh lychees from the south were sent to the palace yesterday. I remember you loved eating these when you were young, and I kept them for you." Mu Chongyan said, and ordered his servants to bring the lychees.

Xie Huan's expression moved slightly, but thinking of his purpose of coming, he pursed his lips and asked bluntly, "Is someone really trying to harm Jiang Chenghan?"

Mu Chongyan didn't seem surprised that Xie Huan knew about this, he just smiled and said: "That kid is really good, he knows how to tell you those things."

Then without waiting for Xie Huan to say anything, Mu Chongyan continued: "This matter is true, I would not lie about this kind of matter, and as far as I know, because the previous murder in the prison of the Ministry of Criminal Justice failed, Duke Zhen Guo The prince has already arranged manpower, and is ready to do it again when your nephew's family is on their way back to Ningcheng."

When Xie Huan heard this, his face immediately turned serious, "Really?!"

Mu Chongyan nodded, and comforted him: "But don't worry, the capital is my territory. As long as your nephew's family stays in the capital, nothing will happen."

However, Xie Huan was not appeased. If the matter was not resolved, he would not be able to feel at ease. Moreover, Jiang Chenghan and the others could not easily leave the capital, so neither could he.

Thinking of this, Xie Huan raised his eyes and glanced at Mu Chongyan, who was looking at Mu Chongyan intently and tenderly at him, couldn't help but pause, and then said: "Since that's the case, it seems that I can't be with them." Together."

Mu Chongyan didn't understand what Xie Huan meant, so he asked, "What do you mean?"

Xie Huan said calmly: "I run a school in Ningcheng. This time, because my mother was seriously ill, I took a break from school and rushed back. Now that my mother has recovered, I should go back."

Mu Chongyan knew that Xie Huan opened a school in Ningcheng, but he didn't think that a school was more important to Xie Huan than Yan Jingshu, especially since Yan Jingshu's family was still being watched from behind, so he said, "Go back to Ning City? Are you not worried about your nephew's family?"

Xie Huan showed a helpless look, and said: "What's the use of worrying, I'm white and I don't have any martial arts skills. Not only will I not be able to help them if I stay with them, but if something happens, it will become a drag." Why don't you go back to Ningcheng first, and when you see General Kou, discuss with him and see if there is any way for Jiang Chenghan and the others to leave the capital smoothly."

Mu Chongyan has done so much for Jiang Chenghan just to keep Xie Huan. Now that Xie Huan wants to leave, he is of course unwilling, so he couldn't help but said: "You only have a dozen or so students, send someone at random Just go back and recruit a scholar to teach. As for your nephew's family, you don't have to worry about me being with you. Besides, An Guogong's mansion and Xie's family are both in the capital, and they also stay in the capital. The family is reunited. Isn't the round one just right..."

Mu Chongyan was rambling on about persuading Xie Huan to stay, Xie Huan just listened quietly until Mu Chongyan finished speaking, then quietly said: "How do you know that I only have ten or ten in the school in Ningcheng? How many students? Did you send someone to monitor me?"

Mu Chongyan, who was still thinking about what to say to persuade Xie Huan, realized that he had slipped up in his haste, and subconsciously denied, "How could it be? I..."

He still wanted to deny it, but when he met Xie Huan's bright eyes, he paused, and finally admitted it, but he didn't say that he was spying on Xie Huan, but said: "You are a gentle scholar, you can't even do a little self-defense!" No, your master is also old. Although there are a few children around him serving him, if he really encounters a strong person, it will not be worth it. I am worried about you, and I am afraid that something will happen to you, so I have been sending someone to protect you..."

What he didn't say was that the people he sent to protect Xie Huan would send him back from time to time Xie Huan's recent situation, where Xie Huan had been, whether he was sick, what he had done, who he had met, etc.

Xie Huan felt that he should be angry, but for some reason, he was not too surprised that Mu Chongyan sent people to follow him secretly, and since entering Beijing this time, Mu Chongyan has helped him a lot. It's too late to repay, so how dare you blame Mu Chongyan.

However, although he had no intention of blaming him, after learning about this incident, he suddenly felt a sense of powerlessness that no matter where he went, he couldn't escape Mu Chongyan, and he remembered what Jiang Chenghan had said to him before, Xie Huan, who didn't want to point out some things at first, couldn't help but asked outright.

He said: "You said so much, and arranged for Jiang Chenghan like that, in fact, you want to keep me in the capital, right?"

Originally, Mu Chongyan, who was worried because Xie Huan didn't get angry because of his spying on him, was stunned for a moment when he heard Xie Huan directly tell his real plan, but soon, he also simply said Nodding in agreement, he said, "That's right."

There will always be a day to clarify this matter, although it is earlier than Mu Chongyan planned, but since Xie Huan took the initiative to speak out, he will not deny it.

"From the day you came to Chuxiang Palace, you should know that my heart for you has never changed in the past 20 years. We used to be confidants who knew each other best and the closest people in the world. And Had a child and we were perfect. But then you rejected me and I didn't want to force you, so I set you free and let you go after what you want, or people, but 20 years It has passed, but you have always been alone, and you have never accepted anyone again. And now that you have returned to the capital and by my side, how can I let you go again? This time, no matter what, I will not let you go. I will give up on you again."

Watched by Mu Chongyan's undisguised fiery eyes, and listening to Mu Chongyan's gentle but decisive words, Xie Huan finally felt at a loss. He was speechless, and finally got up silently, as if evading , and left Chuxiang Palace.