Chapter Three Hundred and Seventeen Like Father Like Mother
Xuan Shaoning followed Zhang Bo behind him with a skin that had not been sold. He had explained that even though he had something to do, Zhang Bo always insisted on Xuan Shaoning going to his residence to do it. After the two gradually left the temple fair, Xuan Shaoning finally said, "Brother Zhang, I appreciate your kindness, but I have something to do at the temple fair today. I cannot explain this to you for the time being, and I hope you can forgive me."
Uncle Zhang was holding a bamboo basket with some fresh eggs in it. He squinted his eyes and said with a smile: "Young Master Xuan, the old man doesn't know if it's appropriate to call it that way, but the old man knows why you came today. Please believe in the old man for now and follow the old man. After so long, Your Highness is no longer here. If you can come back, go to my place to sit. The old woman has cooked a lot of dishes."
"Uncle Zhang, just call me Shaoning!" Xuan Shaoning couldn't bear to refuse. Even though he could not imagine the connection between Uncle Zhang and Xie Yu, based on Uncle Zhang's loyalty and the rescue just now, Xuan Shaoning knew that Uncle Zhang must have something to say to him.
The two walked for a long time, and there was a short yard in a remote corner away from the Chinese and government offices. Uncle Zhang pushed the door and entered and immediately shouted: "Old woman, come out and see who is here!"
Mrs. Wang still looked like she was wearing an apron, running out of the room with a fireworks. When she saw Xuan Shaoning, she couldn't recognize her at first. When Xuan Shaoning called out "Sister Wang" and Mrs. Wang smiled and hugged Xuan Shaoning directly, she kept looking forward and backward.
"Oh, I really can't recognize you dressed like this!" Mrs. Wang was so excited that she even had her eyes red. "How long has it been, and I thought I would never see you again in my life!"
"Hey, what are you saying, old woman!" Uncle Zhang said in a reproachful tone: "It's cold outside, let go quickly and let Shaoning enter the house quickly!"
Mrs. Wang walked into the house with Xuan Shaoning. This short journey made Xuan Shaoning feel relaxed physically and mentally. This was a feeling that only happened occasionally more than ten years ago. I have long forgotten the feeling of being held by someone close to me. I think this taste should be called happiness?
As soon as he entered the house, Mrs. Wang was busy cooking. Uncle Zhang guided Xuan Shaoning to sit down and immediately began to pour tea for him. Xuan Shaoning began to look at this small but warm little house. Although it was a very different from the previous Prince Yu Mansion, with Uncle Zhang and Mrs. Wang, the hardworking old couple, there was a taste of life everywhere.
"Uncle Zhang, you just said you know the person I'm looking for?" Xuan Shaoli asked immediately after taking a sip of warm tea soup.
"How dare the old man deceive people at will? You must be waiting for Xie Yu there, right?"
Xuan Shaoning's eyes widened. As expected, Xie Yu contacted Uncle Zhang. "Yes, Uncle Zhang, do you know where Xie Yu is?"
"I heard from the old man in detail. About four months ago, the palace would be taken back after his Highness was considered by the court as a thief who usurped the throne. The court sent people to drive all of us out of the palace. I took the old woman here to settle down. Not long after, Xie Yu took the initiative.
He came to me. He told me that someone was trying to frame Your Highness and you, and it was difficult for him to find out the conspiracy behind it for a while, but he knew that he could not leave the capital. Maybe once he left the capital, he would never have a chance to come back. He wanted to do his best to find out the truth."
"Xie Yu is really too risky! So where is he now? Why didn't he show up with me after making an appointment with me?"
"He had no intention of showing up. In the plan, he asked the old man to see you."
"What? Why did Xie Yu make such an arrangement? Could it be..."
"Just just in case, Xie Yu said that once you appear in the capital, you will not be discovered, so he cannot come out and meet you directly. The old man waited at the opposite door of Bailetang in the morning until he saw you appear and thought he would come to see you early, but,"
"But someone is monitoring me?"
Uncle Zhang finally nodded, and Xuan Shaoning's heart immediately sank. Why did he startle the spy just after he arrived in the capital? Besides, he was dressed as a shepherd. Isn't it accidental that Yang Jing appeared in front of the stall? If this is the case, then Uncle Zhang is in danger?
"Don't worry, the old man has come here, we are all used to it. We are all used to it. We brought you to me just to cover up our eyes and hears. We will just act in a play tomorrow morning." Uncle Zhang was obviously very optimistic and did not worry about his situation at all.
At this moment, Mrs. Wang had already put basins of vegetables on the table and asked the two to come for dinner while chatting. These dishes were the ones that Mrs. Wang was the best at smelling them. Xuan Shaoning could know their taste. These smells were really not smelled for too long, and the greedy worm in Xuan Shaoning's belly had been completely seduced.
"Wow, it would be great if Yanzhi was there at this time. By the way, how should I let them know that they are safe for the time being?" Xuan Shaoning was still worried, but Uncle Zhang had already said: "Don't worry, someone has already informed them."
"Ah?" Xuan Shaoning had to admire Zhang Bo's ability to control the overall situation. This is not something an old man could do!
Looking at Xuan Shaoning's surprised look, Zhang Bo smiled and explained: "The old man doesn't have this ability. These things are arranged by someone else."
"Who?"
"You should know each other. You brought him into the palace at the beginning. Did you forget?"
"Jiang Weizhen!" Xuan Shaoning remembered that he had a friend of his in the capital. How long has it been since he met? Why did he get involved?
"Shaoning, no matter how many things happen, there will always be a moment of explanation. Now you don't have to guess too much. I will take you to see them tomorrow, and you will understand then."
Mrs. Wang pushed the bowls and chopsticks in front of Xuan Shaoning, then pushed Zhang Bo and said, "Okay, you old man is really talking more than us old women! If you don't eat, the food will be cold!"
Xuan Shaoning picked up the chopsticks and nodded vigorously, and immediately sent the food to his mouth. Ah, or
This taste, this familiar taste, is the most nostalgic taste I missed after Leng Yuezhai. In those years in the palace, I was eating Wang's wife's craftsmanship. Being able to taste it again is really a great enjoyment in life.
Looking at Xuan Shaoning's intoxicated look, Mrs. Wang was so happy that she couldn't stop working. Her busy work this day was very worthwhile. Looking at Xuan Shaoning, it seemed as if she was looking at her son. Isn't his son's love to eat the best affirmation of his mother's skills? Mrs. Wang couldn't help crying again. These were tears of joy, tears of satisfaction, and tears of no regrets.
Uncle Zhang looked at Mrs. Wang's actions and pushed her with his elbow to tell her not to get too emotional. Mrs. Wang could only lower her head and squeezed her into her mouth, but tears still fell on the table. Unfortunately, Xuan Shaoning didn't see it. He was busy having a big meal. After so many days of trouble, it was a long time since he had a good dinner that he missed.
"Shaoning, the old woman cooks a lot of dishes today. If you like, eat more. Don't save it or waste it." Uncle Zhang was really like picking up food for his son. Xuan Shaoning nodded while also putting the dishes into the bowls of Uncle Zhang and Sister Wang. If someone saw it, it would be a happy scene of family reunion.
Uncle Zhang didn't eat a few bites of food. He looked at Xuan Shaoning like Mrs. Wang. His eyes were really the same as looking at his son. "Shaoning, the old man has something to tell you. To avoid those stares tomorrow morning, we have to perform a show."
Xuan Shaoning looked at Uncle Zhang, and Uncle Zhang lowered his voice and poured out all his plans. Xuan Shaoning had to admire Uncle Zhang's plan, so he nodded repeatedly.
"Shaoning, stay here tonight, right?"
"Okay, okay, since Jiang Weizhen has already informed me at the inn, I have no worries." Xuan Shaoning held his bulging belly and burped, and even spoke a little harder.
That night, in order to digest food and to reminisce about the past, Xuan Shaoning carefully told them all the things that happened over the past year. The two old men seemed to have returned to their childhood, listening to Xuan Shaoning telling stories like two children. They occasionally interrupted their speech and expressed their thoughts. Xuan Shaoning explained them one by one, and that night, he told them all the things that happened over the year. Even Xuan Shaoning himself didn't know how he fell asleep.
Yanzhi stood in front of the window and looked at the night outside. This was her first time to come to the capital of Daliang, but she was not lost in the prosperity of the imperial capital. Her focus was always on Xuan Shaoning. Since he left, she kept her heart in mind until someone came to inform them that Xuan Shaoning would not come back tonight, but could ensure safety. Duan Lang and Shen Ming were relieved, but she couldn't do it.
Yanzhi's eyes wanted to penetrate the thick night to find Xuan Shaoning's figure. It would be good to see him before falling asleep, so she had to see him with her own eyes. Unfortunately, she really didn't know where Xuan Shaoning was, so she could only pray that the night would pass soon and the sun would show her face tomorrow morning so that she could see him again.
Chapter completed!