pappabearbooks Chapter 634: Catch You
Chapter 634: Catch You
The children of the Cui family could not become officials, but there were many talented young people from poor backgrounds among their retainers. The Cui family sponsored them to take the imperial examinations. If any student could become an official in the court, the Cui family would also provide them with connections in the court. Once the students had established themselves in the court, they would naturally give back to the Cui family. This secretly formed a virtuous circle, and the Cui family's power in the court became more and more stable.
This is also the reason why the imperial court prevented the children of aristocratic families from serving as officials. The children of aristocratic families already have inexhaustible wealth, and if they were allowed to hold power in their own hands, it would not be allowed no matter which dynasty.
The Prime Minister Su, a veteran of three dynasties who is now in high office, once received sponsorship from the Cui family when he was studying. The fact that he could become a famous official and the head of civil servants was naturally due to the secret help of the Cui family. Therefore, the Su family has always been the representative of the aristocratic families, and has had some secret dealings with the four major families over the years.
Yan Shu guessed that the students introduced by Cui Mengsheng to Jiang Ci must be the Cui family's most promising candidates at the moment. Getting to know them might also help Jiang Ci in the future.
Nanny Han came out from the inner room with two maids.
"Mr. Jiang, Miss, the charcoal fire has been lit in the house, the mattresses have been made, and there are two spare quilts in the closet. If you still feel cold at night, you can take them out and put them on. If there is nothing else, we will leave first."
Yan Shu suddenly thought of something: "Wait a minute, has Mr. Jiang's room been arranged?"
Nanny Han looked at Yan Shu, then glanced at Jiang Ci.
"The eldest master only told me to prepare a room. Do you want to sleep in a separate room from Master Jiang?"
After she finished speaking, Nanny Han said with an apologetic look on her face, "It is my fault for not considering this matter carefully. It is better for a woman to sleep in a separate room from her husband during the early stages of pregnancy. I will go down and arrange a room next door for her."
Yan Shu's eyes suddenly widened. She glanced at Jiang Ci, then looked down at the black chicken soup she was drinking.
So they all thought she was pregnant because she was feeling unwell? This black chicken soup was not for her period, but for pregnant women?
What a big mistake...
There was a smile on Jiang Ciqingjun's face.
"Madame Han, please go down and clean up."
"Yes."
Nanny Han took Cui Yan and Cui Xi out of the room. Yan Shu put down the spoon in his hand and wiped the corners of his lips with a handkerchief.
"Why do people in Cui's house think I'm pregnant? I haven't said anything."
Jiang Ci said softly, "Maybe Mr. Cui misunderstood something. Don't mind it. I will find a chance to explain it clearly tomorrow."
Yan Shu thought for a moment and said, "Forget it. The more I talk about this, the worse it gets."
If Jiang Ci went to explain it specially, it would seem like there was something going on between them. So let it be a misunderstanding. After a while, when he saw that her belly was flat, the rumor would be self-defeating.
"When do you plan to leave for the capital?"
Jiang Ci said: "If nothing unexpected happens, we will leave in a few days. I will leave Shadow Four and ten Shadow Guards to protect your safety. The Cui Mansion is heavily guarded, and it is safest for you to stay here. When things in the capital are almost settled, I will send someone to pick you up and bring you to the capital."
"No need to go to such trouble. Elder Cui will go with me. With Cui's guards and the town around me, nothing will happen to me. But it will be very dangerous for you to go to the capital. You need to bring more trusted people with you."
Jiang Ci thought of the young man in black following Mr. Cui and asked curiously.
"Why did Master Cui call him Master?"
"Mr. Cui has taken Xiao Zhenzi as his master, so naturally he has to respectfully address him as Master."
Jiang Ci was even more puzzled: "That boy looks no more than 11 or 12 years old, why would Master Cui choose him as his master?"
Yan Shu said truthfully: "Xiao Zhenzi is not an ordinary person. He is actually a magical instrument forged by a cultivator himself. As he has been absorbing spiritual energy for many years, he has gradually transformed into a human form. Now, Xiao Zhenzi is more than 300 years old."
Jiang Ci was quite shocked after hearing the truth: "I expected that he was not an ordinary person, but I didn't expect it to be a magical weapon."
After he finished speaking, Jiang Ci looked at Yan Shu quietly with deep eyes.
"Sister-in-law seems to be very familiar with the town. Could you be transformed by some magic weapon?" Being able to transform a living person into a living person and disappear out of thin air is not something that mortals can do, but he believes that she is a fairy from heaven.
Yan Shu burst into laughter, with a hint of cunning in his clear eyes.
"If I am really a magical weapon, will you arrest me as a monster?"
Her smile was bright and charming, and Jiang Ci's heart was moved slightly. He watched her every smile and frown with doting eyes.
"I will capture you and won't let anyone else have the chance to covet you."
Yan Shu was just joking, but Jiang Ci's words caught him off guard and moved his heart. Who said that people with high IQs are all straight? Why is this guy so good at flirting?
If I hadn't known him for a few years, I would really suspect that he was a veteran in the love field. He has so many skills in picking up girls, but he was a single man until his death in his previous life.