Chapter 118 There is something wrong with this guy

Hearing the letter from the capital, Xiao Jingzhao picked up a bucket of water and poured it over his head, then grabbed a cotton handkerchief and wrapped it around his waist, and walked out quickly.

Xiang Song took the letter from the guard and handed it to Xiao Jingzhao.

Xiao Jingzhao quickly opened the wax seal and pulled out a stack of white paper.

Xiang Song saw his master put the letter on the desk, picked up a portrait inside and started reading it.

Seeing his master looking at the portrait with a smile in his eyes, Xiang Song took a curious peek.

On the paper was a portrait of Sui Sui, who was grinning like a boy who distributes money in a New Year picture.

"The little brat is laughing so happily, he must like life in the capital very much."

Xiao Jingzhao didn't care about the water drops on his hair dripping down his strong chest, and pulled out the portrait below to continue reading.

As the smile faded, the air in the room became two degrees colder.

Xiang Song saw that his master's face was like the weather in June, changing at any time.

Looking up, I saw the master staring at the painting with frowns, his thin lips pursed into a straight line, and quickly flipping through the remaining paintings.

Xiang Song bravely asked: "Master, is there something wrong with the painting?"

"Sui Sui is fine, it's this guy who has a problem."

The portraits were spread out on the desk.

Sui Sui rode on the shoulders of a handsome man, pointing at two fighting roosters.

Looking over again, Sui Sui held a string of candied haws in one hand and held the man's hand in the other. The two were as close as father and son.

There was also a scene where the two sat in the study and read books together.

"Master, I know this man. He is a disciple of the master of Black Dragon Pond Valley. His name is Nangong Zeyue. He robs the rich and helps the poor. He is kind and generous. He also helped refugees in Yannan. I remember that I have reported it to you."

Xiao Jingzhao's face was as dark as ink. He glanced at Xiang Song, "When did you say that he was so close to Sui Sui?"

Xiang Song lowered his head. It was all his negligence. He only knew that Nangong Zeyue had the title of thief and that he helped Miss Jiang run errands, but he didn't realize that Master Sui Sui was so dependent on him.

"Master, don't worry about him. This man is good friends with Miss Jiang. It's okay for him to be good to Sui Sui. Let's take a look at what important things Miss Jiang said in her letter."

Xiao Jingzhao looked at the annoying Nangong Zeyue, and his heart was mixed with mixed feelings. He couldn't tell what it felt like.

Especially the word "good friends" that Xiang Song said, it was harsh no matter how he heard it.

He picked up the letter and glanced at it.

Seeing that the content was too important, he read it carefully again.

He pulled out three prescriptions from under the letter, his face darkened.

How could she be sure that an epidemic was about to occur?

He remembered what she had said to him before she left, that a long drought would inevitably be followed by a long flood, and wouldn't that easily lead to an epidemic?

"Xiang Song, hurry up, give orders to people to purchase medicinal materials."

"Master, is there going to be a war on the border?" Xiang Song was startled, and to the south of Yannan was Liang State.

If Liang State invaded at this time, the capital would certainly not send a large group of troops to support, and Yannan's accumulated wealth would be emptied out.

"No, we have to deal with the epidemic."

Xiang Song ground the ink, and Xiao Jingzhao went back to the room to dry himself and put on his clothes.

In order to avoid mistakes, Xiao Jingzhao personally copied more than ten prescriptions.

He handed the copied prescriptions to Xiang Song, "Distribute them to the county offices, and have people prepare medicinal materials for emergencies."

Seeing Xiang Song take the order, Xiao Jingzhao breathed a sigh of relief.

If an epidemic really happened, he would save the people at all costs. Water can carry a boat, but it can also overturn it.

He had to go to the capital to reunite with his son as soon as possible. He couldn't let that guy continue to take his baby son to play with cats and dogs.

"Master, the princess is waiting for you to have lunch in the flower hall." Xiangyang came back and shouted outside.

Thinking of the flowers and plants he had sent back to the palace, the haze in Xiao Jingzhao's eyes dissipated.

Lunch was moved to the flower hall. It seems that his mother likes the flowers and plants he sent back.

After putting away the letter and portrait, Xiao Jingzhao walked quickly to the flower hall.

"What's going on?"

When Xiao Jingzhao walked to the corridor, he heard the voices of girls talking, and it seemed that there were more than a few.

"I just asked someone to tell the princess in front of the hanging flower gate." Xiangyang hurriedly distanced himself from the matter. He knew nothing.

Xiao Jingzhao walked forward a little further, looked up, and saw the gauze curtain of the flower hall was blown up by the wind, and the shadows inside were bright and vaguely visible.

"Master, go ahead, I won't go in." Xiangyang stopped walking wisely.

Xiao Jingzhao turned back and glared at Xiangyang, "You knew there were guests in the mansion a long time ago?"

"No, I really didn't know anything." Xiangyang shrank his neck guiltily.

He didn't admit it.

The maid serving at the door of the flower hall had already reported the news of the prince's arrival to the princess.

When the princess heard that her second son was back, she said to Aunt Cai, "Go out and take a look, don't let him go back and slip away."

When Xiao Jingzhao was thinking about whether to go back, Aunt Cai came out with a smile.

"Prince, please come in, the princess has been waiting for you for a while."

"Aunt, the flower hall is full of girls, it's not appropriate for me to go in." Xiao Jing hesitated, not because he was afraid of seeing the girls, but because he felt it was really inappropriate for him to go in.

"Why not? The girls' banquet is in the hall on the left, and the princess has a separate table on the right, separated by a screen!"

The flower hall of the palace is very large. Xiao Jingzhao turned around and said to Xiangyang, "Go back to Qinghui Courtyard."

Xiangyang felt relieved. As soon as his master entered the flower hall, he turned around and ran away.

When Xiao Jingzhao walked into the flower hall, the girls who were still chatting and laughing a moment ago fell silent the next moment.

The man who came in was tall and slender, with a stunning appearance, black hair, a sharp face, and dark and deep eyes, which showed a hint of coldness, giving people a sense of distance that one can only look at from afar but not approach.

The thick sword-like eyebrows, high nose, and beautiful lips were like a finely carved handicraft.

Su Hui sat in the corner and looked in the direction of everyone's sight.

She was also stunned by the person in front of her. What surprised her was not the perfect and impeccable face, but that Sui Sui was a smaller version of that face.

The girls shyly withdrew their eyes after just one glance, and their hearts were beating wildly. Being able to marry a prince who was like a banished immortal was a blessing that had been cultivated for several lifetimes. Some girls secretly prayed in their hearts that the matchmaker would have mercy on them and give them the marriage line.

Xiao Jingzhao did not look sideways and walked straight to the screen on the right.

"Brother Jingzhao is back?"

Just when the girls were thinking about different things, a clear and beautiful voice sounded, and Lin Ruyin left the banquet and went over to Xiao Jingzhao to pay a respect.

"Brother Jingzhao, long time no see."

"Miss Lin, don't be so polite, go back to the table quickly." A group of girls were staring at him, and Xiao Jingzhao didn't want to cause misunderstanding.

"Brother Jingzhao, my brother will be back to Yannan soon."

Xiao Jing nodded slightly, "When he comes back, let him come to see me as soon as possible."

Xiao Jingzhao had a blank expression and was very frugal with words.

The two chatted awkwardly for a few sentences, and Xiao Jingzhao turned and walked behind the screen, and Lin Ruyin had to return to the table in a sullen manner.

Everyone with a discerning eye could see that Lin Ruyin would not be the prince's dish.

After walking into the screen, Xiao Jingzhao saw that his mother's eyebrows and eyes were smiling.

"You are finally back, and your mother has been waiting anxiously."

The eldest brother Xiao Kang was picking up a chicken leg and putting it in the bowl in front of the second sister.

"Mother, big brother."

"Second brother, you like... um..." Xiao Yun opened her mouth, and Xiao Kang quickly covered it with his hand.