Chapter 214 Enthusiastic Mother Jiang

Speaking of Jiang Ningkang, he is indeed a character!

Jiang Ningkang has been weak since he was a child, so his parents named him Ningkang, hoping that he could grow up in peace and health. Because of his poor health, Jiang Ningkang spent most of his time at home reading and writing. At the age of nineteen, he participated in the imperial examination and entered the imperial examination as the top candidate in high school, and entered Beijing as an official. Without the help of the Jiang family, he gradually reached his current position.

It has to be said that this person does have some abilities. Over the years, his reputation in the capital has been pretty good, and the connections he has made cannot be underestimated.

Of course, although there was no help from the Jiang family on the surface, as a member of the Jiang family in Jiangnan, it was inevitable that he would not have some conveniences. Otherwise, it would not be easy to enter the Sixth Department of the Imperial Court.

In addition, there are many reasons why Jiang Ningkang was born in the Jiang family in Jiangnan, but stayed in Beijing as an official. The biggest reason is probably that the relationship between Jiang Ningkang and Jiangnan's Jiang family is not good.

At that time, the third young lady of the Jiang family, Jiang Ningkang's biological sister, insisted on marrying Lin Hengzhong, who was not yet King Lin. However, she was opposed by the Jiang family, and the relationship became extremely tense for a time.

Jiang Ningkang, who loves and protects his sister, naturally stands by his sister and does not want her to be dragged into marriage by the family. In addition, Jiang Ningkang couldn't stand certain behaviors and styles within the family, and gradually distanced himself from the family. After Jiang Wan passed away, Jiang Ningkang rarely went back. Although the relationship with the Jiangnan Jiang family has eased somewhat, they are still not close.

Before coming, Lin Jiangnian had already learned about what happened during this period from Lin Kong's mouth.

When they arrived in the capital that day, Zhiyuan and his party were picked up by the Jiang family and moved into the Jiang family.

Zhiyuan grew up in Jiangnan's Jiang family. Coupled with her special status of being adopted by the princess, the Jiang family in Beijing is no stranger to her. It can even be regarded as a second home.

Before entering the capital, Lin Jiangnian's plan was to pay a visit to Jiang Mansion in the capital after arriving in the capital. After all, it seems that Prince Lin has not met his uncle who is far away in the capital?

At this moment, except for a few servants and maids, there was no one else outside the Jiang Mansion.

This was what Lin Jiangnian had specially asked. There are still rumors in Beijing that he is missing or even dead. This is actually beneficial to Lin Jiangnian, as he is not in a hurry to reveal his identity.

After getting off the carriage, under the guidance of Lin Kong and the servant maid, Lin Jiangnian stepped into the Jiang Mansion.

The entire mansion is huge, the decoration style of the mansion is antique, the birds are singing and the flowers are fragrant in the courtyard, and the snow that has not completely melted has a chilly winter feel. Although it is far from comparable to Prince Lin's Mansion, it can be considered a very good mansion in this place in the capital.

At this time, Lin Kong, who was leading the way, seemed to think of something and suddenly stopped.

"Your Highness..."

Lin Kong was a little hesitant, not knowing whether to say something or not.

Lin Jiangnian glanced at him: "Go ahead."

Lin Kong then whispered: "Miss Zhiyuan, maybe... you are still angry with Your Highness."

Lin Jiangnian was slightly startled, angry?

What's going on?

"Your Highness, you knocked out Miss Zhiyuan and sent her back to the capital. Miss Zhiyuan was extremely angry after she woke up..."

Lin Kong cautiously mentioned this matter to Lin Jiangnian.

At that time, the situation in the inn was dangerous and dangerous, and Miss Zhiyuan insisted on staying there to advance and retreat with His Highness. His Highness promised to do well, but turned around and stunned Zhiyuan and sent her to the capital.

When she woke up, Miss Zhiyuan hurried back to the inn, but by then the inn was already empty and His Highness was nowhere to be seen...

It was difficult for Lin Kong to describe the aura of Girl Zhiyuan at that time. The majestic aura made him breathless and he did not dare to get close. After that, Miss Zhiyuan ordered to dig three feet into the ground to search for the whereabouts of His Highness, but before she could do anything, a mysterious person sent a letter.

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief when they learned that His Highness was still alive. But Miss Zhiyuan's face was still not pretty.

Seeing that he was about to see Miss Zhiyuan, Lin Kong reminded Lin Jiangnian of this matter.

Miss Zhiyuan is probably still angry.

Lin Jiangnian was stunned for a moment before he realized something.

The situation was critical at that time. Based on his understanding of Zhiyuan, if he did not stop her, she would definitely collide with Mr. Shen head-on. With her strength, she is unlikely to be Mr. Shen's opponent.

It is very possible that you may even lose your life!

Therefore, Lin Jiangnian could only make this decision.

I had no choice at the time, but now that I think about it...it's normal for the kite he set up to be angry.

If you don't get angry, there will be ghosts!

"It doesn't matter."

Lin Jiangnian waved his hand, "As a woman, just coax her."

"Your Highness, Your Highness?!"

At this moment, a surprised and excited voice with a bit of trembling came from the yard not far away.

Lin Jiangnian raised his eyes and saw a young girl standing under the eaves not far from the courtyard. Her face was flushed, her delicate and round face was fair and flawless, and her eyes were slightly tearful, looking at him with great excitement.

"Xiaozhu?"

Who else could it be if it wasn’t Xiaozhu?

Xiaozhu's eyes filled with excitement, and he ran all the way to Lin Jiangnian. Looking at Lin Jiangnian up and down, his voice trembled: "Your Majesty, Your Majesty, are you okay?"

She clearly remembered what happened at the inn that night.

Especially when His Highness sent them away, no matter how stupid Xiaozhu was, he realized something.

His Highness's behavior at that time was more like... explaining the funeral arrangements!

These days, Xiaozhu is worried, fearing that something will happen to His Highness. It wasn't until he saw His Highness standing in front of him alive, carefully checking up and down, left and right, to make sure there were no missing arms or legs that Xiaozhu cried with joy. Douda's tears couldn't help but fall down, and he fell into Lin Jiangnian's arms and burst into tears.

Lin Jiangnian held the little maid in his arms and soothed her for a long time before the little maid's crying gradually subsided.

"Okay, isn't this prince not dead yet? If you cry like this, others will think that this prince is really dead?"

Lin Jiangnian helped the little maid wipe away the tears on her face. The little maid looked resentful and aggrieved, pouting: "Your Highness, don't talk nonsense..."

"Okay, okay, I won't talk nonsense."

Seeing Xiaozhu again, she was still so well-behaved and cute. Lin Jiangnian was in a good mood. After being with Xiaozhu for a while, he said: "By the way, where is Zhiyuan?"

Hearing the name of Sister Zhiyuan, Xiaozhu remembered the business and broke away from Lin Jiangnian's arms in a panic: "Your Highness, Sister Zhiyuan, in the room!"

Xiaozhu realized that she was so excited to see His Highness that she almost forgot that Sister Zhiyuan was still waiting for His Highness.

"Your Highness, Sister Zhiyuan is very worried about you. Go and see Sister Zhiyuan." Xiaozhu said, and then pulled Lin Jiangnian to the room in the courtyard.

"Sister Zhiyuan is here..."

Xiaozhu led Lin Jiangnian to the door of a room, and was about to say something when he was stunned.

"Where is Sister Zhiyuan?"

The room in sight was empty, with no one.

Where is Zhiyuan's whereabouts?

Xiaozhu looked puzzled: "Sister Zhiyuan was here just now, why is she gone?"

Xiaozhu looked around the room, but still couldn't see Zhiyuan.

Where did she go?

The quiet room was filled with a faint familiar fragrance, which came from Zhiyuan. She was indeed here just now, and the fragrance in the room had not dissipated, indicating that she had left not long ago.

So...

Lin Jiangnian glanced around, thinking.

Is this, still angry?

Hiding from him?

Thinking of this, Lin Jiangnian couldn't help but laugh. Unexpectedly, Zhiyuan actually had such a sulky side?

At this moment, footsteps were heard outside the door again, and Lin Kong's voice came from outside the door: "Your Highness."

Lin Jiangnian walked out of the room, and Lin Kong walked up and whispered something.

Lin Jiangnian looked back at the room behind him, hesitated for a moment and nodded: "Let's go."

After Lin Jiangnian and Lin Kong left, Xiaozhu stood in the room, wondering where Sister Zhiyuan had gone. After walking out of the room and crossing the corridor, he saw a figure under the eaves on the other side.

"Sister Zhiyuan?"

Zhiyuan leaned against the wall quietly, looking at her. His expression was cold and his eyes were focused.

No word was said.

Wrapped in a plain white dress with cloud pattern embroidery, her figure was graceful and tall, cold and elegant. In this cold winter day, the cold wind blew away a few strands of her hair. Under her forehead, she revealed her beautiful and indifferent face.

"Sister Zhiyuan, why are you here? His Highness was looking for you just now..."

Xiaozhu took a small step forward and spoke with an excited smile on her face, but she saw that Sister Zhiyuan didn't say anything. She looked up and found that Sister Zhiyuan was staring at her.

The cold eyes seemed to want to see something.

For some reason, Xiaozhu suddenly felt a little bit uneasy. Sister Zhiyuan's eyes... why is there something wrong again?

"Sister Zhiyuan?"

Xiaozhu was a little uneasy and looked down at herself: "Why, what's wrong?"

Is there something on her body?

I didn't see anything unusual.

Zhiyuan stared at Xiaozhu for a long time before retracting her gaze.

"Xiaozhu."

The voice was neither cold nor indifferent.

"Hmm?"

Xiaozhu looked up in confusion and saw Zhiyuan looking up at the courtyard. Her profile was neither happy nor sad, and her voice was even more emotionless.

"Move to a new room later."

Xiao Zhu was puzzled: "Move to a new room, where to?"

"I have an empty room over there, you can live there from today."

Zhi Yuan glanced back at her and spoke.

Xiao Zhu looked at a loss, not knowing what Sister Zhi Yuan was going to do, but she nodded obediently: "Okay, I'll move it later."

"And..."

Zhi Yuan glanced at her again and said calmly: "Copy a few scriptures for me later."

"Oh."

"..."

Jiang Mansion.

The backyard of the lobby.

Before Lin Jiangnian stepped into the backyard, an excited voice came from the yard.

"Jiang Nian is here? Where? Jiang Nian, where are you?!"

There was a lady with a graceful temperament in her sight, about forty years old, and the years left some traces on her face. When she saw Lin Jiangnian, she was stunned, and the next second, her eyes suddenly turned red. Then she walked up quickly and grabbed Lin Jiangnian's hand, very hard. She looked at Lin Jiangnian excitedly: "You are Jiangnian, right?!"

"Yes, so much like him, he looks exactly like your mother..."

The noblewoman's voice was full of excitement. She looked at Lin Jiangnian from top to bottom, as if she wanted to see him clearly, her eyes reddened: "Why did you come so late, kid?"

Looking at the noblewoman in front of him, Lin Jiangnian gradually identified her identity.

Jiang Ningkang's wife, that is, Lin Jiangnian's... second aunt!

Lin Jiangnian had never been to Beijing before, so he had never met this second aunt. Perhaps infected by Jiang's mother's excitement, Lin Jiangnian was slightly moved and shouted: "Aunt."

Hearing this aunt, Jiang's mother's eyes were red with excitement, tears kept falling, and she grabbed Lin Jiangnian's hand and said excitedly: "Good boy, good boy, aunt finally sees you... Let aunt take a good look, you have suffered a lot along the way..."

Although it was the first time they met, Jiang's mother was extremely enthusiastic and excited. She pulled Lin Jiangnian and talked to him, crying with joy.

"I have wanted you to come to Beijing to see your aunt for a long time, but I never had the chance. Now, I finally see you..."

"Your mother passed away early, and you must have suffered a lot..."

"I heard that you were assassinated not long ago. How are you? Are you seriously injured..."

Looking at Jiang's mother who was nervous and excited, Lin Jiangnian also had an indescribable strange feeling in his heart. Some emotions accumulated in his chest and he couldn't say it.

He shook his head gently: "Aunt, don't worry, I'm fine!"

"That's good, that's good..."

Jiang's mother nodded repeatedly, and the excitement gradually subsided after a long time.

"Good boy, since you are in Beijing this time, stay for a while and accompany your aunt."

Jiang's mother looked at Lin Jiangnian from top to bottom, full of joy.

Back then, she had a close relationship with Lin Jiangnian's mother, and the two were better than sisters. Wan'er passed away early, leaving Lin Jiangnian alone and helpless, and they had no chance to meet until today. Seeing Lin Jiangnian in front of her, who looked very similar to his mother, Jiang's mother was filled with emotion and felt extremely distressed.

Jiangnian lost his mother when he was young, so he must have had a hard time, right?

"Okay, I'll do as my aunt said."

Lin Jiangnian nodded gently, and seemed to remember something: "Where's your uncle?"

Jiang's mother said: "Your uncle is busy with government affairs. He went to the palace this morning and hasn't come back yet. When he comes back to see you, he will be very happy..."

As she said that, she wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes: "Look how happy I am, I forgot that you just came back. Come in and sit down quickly, your aunt will welcome you!"

As she said that, Jiang's mother ordered the maid to prepare the food and pulled Lin Jiangnian into the house.

Before coming to the Jiang Mansion, Lin Jiangnian had thought of many possibilities, but he didn't expect Jiang's mother to be so fond of him. When Lin Hengzhong married Jiang Wan, the relationship with the Jiang family in Jiangnan was indeed very tense, so that after so many years, the gap between the two families has not been completely resolved.

But the second aunt who was far away in Beijing did not seem to be affected by these things. She warmly entertained Lin Jiangnian, and excitedly asked how Lin Jiangnian had been doing these years, and cared about his current situation.

Looking at Lin Jiangnian in front of her, she became happier and happier, and couldn't help wiping tears as she spoke: "If sister Wan'er was still here, it would be great to see that you have grown up so much."

Speaking of sister Wan'er, Jiang's mother felt distressed again.

At this time, it was still the maid next to her who couldn't bear it and persuaded the lady that she was very tired today and it was time to rest.

Jiang's mother was reluctant to leave and asked someone to settle Lin Jiangnian in the mansion. After Lin Jiangnian asked his aunt to have a good rest, he left the yard.

Standing outside the yard, Lin Jiangnian sighed.

The sudden family affection made him a little unable to adapt.

After leaving, Lin Jiangnian looked around and found no one. He followed the original path and planned to go back to find Zhiyuan.

Zhiyuan, who was still angry, had to be comforted.

Just as he passed the pavilion in the courtyard of the mansion, Lin Jiangnian suddenly heard a familiar voice.

"Hey, come here, young master!"

The voice was a little arrogant.

Lin Jiangnian paused and turned around, and saw a familiar figure appearing under the eaves of the courtyard not far away.