GBP Chapter 15 The Living Yama? Little Yellow Dog!
Chapter 15 The Living Yama? Little Yellow Dog!
Jiang Jin'an received the news before dawn, and without delay, he headed straight for the Pingyang Marquis's residence.
Shen Zizhong went to court early, and the gatekeeper quickly ran to inform Song Wan.
Jiang Jin'an was welcomed into the hall and was sitting upright in a chair. When he saw Song Wanlai, he immediately stood up and respectfully performed the junior's greeting.
Song Wan glanced at him, her eyes filled with satisfaction. He was handsome and dashing, and the python robe he wore accentuated his tall and imposing figure. She thought to herself that her daughter had excellent taste, finding such a perfect husband with both good looks and character.
Jiang Jin'an has always been cold and strict, and her reputation is a bit intimidating. But then she thought, with such a powerful figure protecting her daughter, no one will dare to provoke her in the future, and she will be safe!
She was like a mother-in-law looking at her son-in-law, and she was extremely satisfied.
The Pingyang Marquis's residence did not have the custom of morning and evening greetings, so even though Jiang Jin'an had been there for quite a while, Shen Jingshu was still in her boudoir getting ready.
Song Wan smiled and told the maid to pour tea. With her eyes crinkling, she said warmly, "This girl has no manners. I've spoiled her rotten. I'll have to trouble you to be more tolerant of her in the future."
Jiang Jin'an nodded slightly, "Auntie, you flatter me. Jing Shu's free and easy nature is precisely what makes her so lovable, and I hope she can always be like that."
After exchanging a few more pleasantries, a series of hurried footsteps suddenly came from outside. Before the person even entered the courtyard, Shen Yuanzhou started shouting in his loud voice.
"Brother-in-law! Brother-in-law!"
Shen Jingshu quickly followed behind him, her face flushed as she scolded him, "Didn't you say that the Commandant was very scary, and you didn't even dare to look at him?"
As Shen Yuanzhou ran, he turned back and grinned, making a face. "This is different!"
He ran up to Jiang Jin'an, looked up at him expectantly, and said, "Brother-in-law! It's been so long! I've missed you terribly!"
As she spoke, she even bowed with her hands clasped in a serious manner, looking both obedient and endearing.
Jiang Jin'an silently pondered what kind of gift to prepare for her brother-in-law.
Shen Jingshu coughed lightly and stepped forward to greet Song Wan respectfully, "Mother, I am late, please forgive me."
Song Wan smiled and waved her hand: "It's alright, you little rascal, come and sit down."
Shen Jingshu pursed her lips, stole a glance at Jiang Jin'an, and whispered, "Mother, I was thinking of taking Commandant back to Shaoguang Courtyard first. There are some things I want to talk to him about."
Shen Yuanzhou, with his sharp ears, perked up immediately upon hearing this. He rushed to Shen Jingshu's side, grabbed her sleeves, and pleaded, "Sister, can I go too? I won't cause any trouble."
Shen Jingshu sighed and lightly tapped Shen Yuanzhou's head. "Why are you getting involved?"
Jiang Jin'an watched this scene from the side, and her heart suddenly warmed.
Since his parents passed away, he hadn't experienced such a lively scene in a long time.
The group walked towards Shaoguang Academy.
Along the way, Shen Yuanzhou kept chattering, asking Jiang Jin'an what major cases he had recently handled, and pestering Jiang Jin'an to tell him interesting stories about the martial arts world.
Jiang Jin'an was patient and answered all questions.
Shen Jingshu would occasionally chime in with a few jokes, but when her gaze met Jiang Jin'an's, she would quickly look away. Jiang Jin'an found her even more adorable and charming.
Jiang Jin'an and Shen Jingshu walked side by side. He lowered his head slightly and glanced at Shen Jingshu beside him. He saw dark circles under her eyes and a hint of fatigue in her expression, and knew that she must have something important to do.
"Did you not get enough rest?"
“Young Master Fu came to see my sister last night. He ransacked her yard, and I happened to see him climb over the wall.”
Before Shen Jingshu could reply, Shen Yuanzhou spoke first, rattling off a string of words like beans spilling from a bamboo tube.
Jiang Jin'an's brows furrowed immediately, and his aura instantly turned cold, as if the surrounding air had frozen, exuding a chilling cold.
Shen Yuanzhou belatedly realized that the atmosphere was off, and cautiously tugged at Shen Jingshu's sleeve, muttering softly, "Did I say something wrong...?"
Jiang Jin'an suppressed her displeasure and patted his shoulder. "It's nothing. Don't say this to anyone else, understand?"
"Don't worry, brother-in-law!" Shen Yuanzhou puffed out his chest and assured him confidently, "I may be young, but I'm not stupid."
Seeing this, Shen Jingshu pulled Jiang Jin'an towards Shaoguang Courtyard, and Shen Yuanzhou followed closely behind, eagerly wanting to go too.
Upon reaching the courtyard gate, Shen Jingshu turned around and, smiling, instructed Jinse, "Jinse, you play with Yuanzhou in the courtyard for a while."
Jinse understood and stepped forward to stop Shen Yuanzhou. Although the latter was unwilling, he had no choice but to obey.
Once inside, Jiang Jin'an remained silent.
Shen Jingshu naturally noticed his displeasure. She took out the list that had been prepared in advance from her dressing case and handed it to Jiang Jin'an.
"I promised you a return gift, but I haven't had a chance to give it to you yet."
Jiang Jin'an lowered his eyes, looked at the paper in his hand, and asked, "What is this?"
"Wen Huaiqing's head."
Shen Jingshu paused, then added, "Every name on this list is someone Wen Huaiqing has tried to harm. If you can hand it over to the Crown Prince, he can take precautions..."
“Then we can secretly gather evidence,” Jiang Jin’an continued, his gaze sweeping over the list.
"Actually, there is another document, but it cannot be confirmed yet. I would like to give it to you at a later time."
"Ah."
"Aren't you going to ask me where these things came from?" Shen Jingshu tilted her head, her beautiful eyes looking at Jiang Jin'an.
Jiang Jin'an put the list away but didn't look at her. "You have your own ways. I trust you, and I will trust you to the end."
His tone was flat, but it carried a hint of barely perceptible bitterness.
Shen Jingshu smiled, feigning ignorance, "My lord seems to have spoken less today."
“Last night, Fu Zijin made such a big show of entering your courtyard. He must have said a lot and bothered you.”
"I see." Shen Jingshu rested her chin on her hand, smiling broadly.
Jiang Jin'an remained silent, and the room fell silent for a moment.
"Alright, since you have nothing else to say to me, then let's go quickly."
As Shen Jingshu spoke, she got up to leave, making a step outside.
He reacted quickly, grabbing her hand and pulling her closer, finally looking up into her eyes.
"Jing Shu, do you love me?"
For some reason, Shen Jingshu suddenly remembered the little yellow dog her maternal grandmother had when she was young. Jiang Jin'an's straightforward manner at this moment was somewhat similar to that little dog, which softened her heart.
Shen Jingshu's long eyelashes trembled slightly, and for a moment she was speechless, not knowing how to answer.
She joked, "If an adult asks such a question, people who don't know better might think you're jealous."
A blush crept up Jiang Jin'an's ears, and she responded softly.
Her voice was so low it was almost inaudible, but the room was so quiet that Shen Jingshu could hear it clearly.
The smile on her lips hadn't faded yet, and she was about to speak again when Jiang Jin'an seemed to have guessed her thoughts and subtly changed the subject.
He released his grip, regaining some of his usual cold and aloof demeanor, and said solemnly, "Last night he dared to climb over the wall and enter the mansion. His actions were truly arrogant, and it's hard to guarantee that he won't cause trouble again in the future."
As he spoke, his gaze toward Shen Jingshu became more solemn. "I'm leaving Wuchen with you. With him by your side, you'll feel more at ease. This kind of thing must never happen again."
Shen Jingshu instinctively wanted to decline, after all, having another person following her around would make her feel less comfortable.
Before she could speak, Jiang Jin'an seemed to have read her thoughts and continued, "Wuchen has been with me for many years. He has been by my side since childhood, along with Lin Yu. He is quick-witted and capable, and his skills are also extraordinary. In times of crisis, protecting you is a piece of cake. If you have any small errands to run, deliver messages, or inquire about information, you can also send him to do them. It is a piece of cake for him, so you can rest assured."
When Lin Yu was mentioned, Shen Jingshu knew that he was Jiang Jin'an's confidant, and that he was decisive and efficient. To receive such praise, Wuchen must be no less capable.
"In that case, thank you for your trouble, sir."
When Jiang Jin'an saw that she agreed, his tense lips relaxed slightly, and his eyes softened.
"I will have Wuchen come to find you later. If you encounter any troublesome matters in the future, or if that scoundrel Fu Zijin comes to harass you again, have Wuchen deal with it immediately without hesitation."