The War God Uncle's Delicate Wife

Chapter 195 Repaying the Life-Saving Favor

Jiang Xing smiled slightly and nodded to show his understanding. Then he turned and walked towards Xie Lan, bowing respectfully to her: "Meet mother." His movements were elegant and solemn, which made people fall in love with him.

"Hurry up and sit down." Xie Lan saw Jiang Xing's tired face and said distressedly. Her eldest son Jiang Xing had not fully recovered from the last accident, so she tried not to let Jiang Xing step out of the yard.

Jiang Xing smiled and comforted her, "Don't worry, mother. I'm fine now. Moreover, I've submitted a petition to His Majesty, and I can go to the Dali Temple to take up my post tomorrow." He knew that his mother had been forcing him to rest since he was injured, but he knew his physical condition best. Now that his body has recovered, it is natural that he should resume his post in the Dali Temple as soon as possible. Although Yuanchu would bring the official documents from the Dali Temple back to him for processing in the past month or so, some matters still required him to be there in person to handle. Therefore, he submitted a petition to His Majesty, requesting to resume his public office.

Xie Lan looked at Jiang Xing's determined eyes and knew that her son's character was like this. Once he made a decision, it would be difficult to change it. She sighed helplessly and didn't say anything else. Forget it, let him go.

"Second brother, how long will you stay in Beijing this time?" Jiang Xing turned around and looked at Jiang Ying, with a hint of expectation and concern in his eyes. He knew that this trip to Beijing was of great significance to the Jiang family, not only related to the family's honor, but also to the interests of the entire country. Therefore, he hoped that Jiang Ying could stay in Beijing for a longer time.

Jiang Ying smiled and said confidently: "I will stay until the delegation leaves Beijing and escort them out of Da Shang!" His voice was firm and powerful, making people feel his deep dedication and sense of responsibility for his mission.

Jiang Xing nodded to show his understanding. He knew that Jiang Ying had an important responsibility as an envoy, but he also hoped that he could spend more time with his family. So, he continued, "Since you are back, take a good rest. You have worked hard in the past few years!" This sentence sounded like a parent's tone, which made the brothers and sisters present stand up straight and feel warm in their hearts. They knew that although the eldest brother was usually quiet and cold, his concern at this moment was sincere.

Xie Lan looked at her children with a smile on her face, her eyes full of tenderness and love.

"Okay, Ying Er, go change your clothes and start eating!" She said softly, interrupting her eldest son. The eldest son has been worry-free since he was young, and never made people worry. However, she always felt sorry for him because he was too mature and took on the responsibility of the family too early. How nice it would be if there was a caring and considerate person by his side!

Xie Lan thought to herself and felt that she should find suitable marriages for her three sons. Tomorrow, she decided to go back to her parents' home to discuss with her mother and sister-in-law to see if there were any suitable women to introduce to them. After all, family happiness and inheritance are equally important.

Inside the Beijing Posthouse, an elegant room was filled with a faint scent of sandalwood. A man in black stood respectfully in the middle of the room, bowing his head slightly as he reported the news to the man sitting on the couch.

"Master, I have already investigated clearly. The restaurant is owned by Master Jiang's mansion, and the girl is the only daughter of the Jiang family. Her name is Jiang Li."

"Jiang Li... So her name is Jiang Li." The man on the couch murmured the name, his eyes flickering with a barely perceptible light. He was playing with a piece of snow-white jade in his hand, as if thinking about something.

"One more thing..." The man in black hesitated, as if considering whether to continue.

"Tell me." The man on the couch frowned slightly, his tone as cold as ice.

"The General Jiang who is in charge of escorting the Northern Frontier delegation to Beijing is none other than Jiang Ying, the second son of the Jiang family. It is said that the Jiang family dotes on this young lady."

"Jiang Ying..." The man on the couch suddenly clenched the jade in his hand tightly. With a click, the jade instantly turned into a pile of fragments. He gently patted off the powder in his hand, and a hint of ruthlessness flashed in his eyes.

"Continue to secretly investigate the every move of this young lady of the Jiang family, and do not miss anything." The man on the couch waved his hand, signaling the man in black to leave. After the man in black left, he leaned lazily on the couch, with a thoughtful smile on his lips.

"Jiang Li, how can I repay you for saving my life?"

If Jiang Li were here, he would remember everything that happened in Huangjue Temple that night. Unfortunately, Jiang Li was happily having a meal with his family at this moment.

"Little sister, the envoys from the Jin Kingdom are coming to Beijing recently, so you should try to stay out as little as possible." Jiang Ying looked at Jiang Li and said.

"Why?" Jiang Li asked puzzledly.

"Why?" Jiang Bo asked in confusion.

Jiang Xing also put down his chopsticks and looked at Jiang Ying.

"The Fourth Prince of the Jin Dynasty's visit to Beijing this time may not be that simple." Although Jiang Ying didn't know what he was going to do, he felt in his heart that the Fourth Prince was definitely not a good person.

"You mean he has other purposes? It's just a defeated country, what other purpose could he have in coming here? Apart from seeking peace, could he have any other ideas?" Jiang Bo questioned.

"I don't know either, but my intuition tells me that things are not that simple." Jiang Ying said with a frown.

"No matter what, we have to be careful." Jiang Xing said seriously.

"Yes, brother is right." Jiang Ying nodded in agreement.

“However, little sister, you’d better not run around recently to avoid unnecessary trouble.” Jiang Ying reminded again.

"Okay, I understand." Jiang Li nodded obediently. Jiang Xing didn't say anything else.

"Brother, you mean the marriage alliance?" Jiang Bu's eyes widened as big as copper bells, his face full of disbelief.

"How dare they? Currently, there is only one suitable princess in the palace who has not yet married. However, given how much Concubine De loves the Second Princess, I'm afraid she won't let her marry. Besides, the Second Princess already has an engagement." Jiang Bu analyzed carefully, his brows furrowed into a "川" shape.

"Does that mean that a princess will be chosen from the minister's family and married?" Xie Lan became more and more surprised as he listened to his three sons talking one after another.

She looked at her daughter with some worry, only to see that Jiang Xing was still calm, as if he was not affected at all. He picked up the chopsticks again, picked up a piece of meat and put it in his mouth, chewing it carefully. It seemed that this matter had nothing to do with him, and he didn't care whether it would happen to his sister.

"Mother, don't worry. I won't go out from now on." Jiang Li comforted Xie Lan. In fact, she herself was not worried about this matter. When she heard the news, the first thing that came to her mind was Mu Jiuchen. She believed that Mu Jiuchen would definitely not let her go to marry. Oh, don't think about it. I'd better ask him next time I see him. Thinking of this, Jiang Li's mood gradually calmed down.