The carriage was speeding, with Xiao Zhaoxue leading the way. Sikong Ji and Ming Ruoxie only had to keep up with their carriages. During such a long journey before reaching the Xiao Mansion, Sikong Ji and Ming Ruoxie temporarily relaxed their mood and said Insignificant words.
Xiao Mansion arrived soon. Fortunately, Xiao Mansion was not very far from the South City Gate. Otherwise, Xia Xuanqi felt that Xiao Zhaoxue would have bitten her lip. She was very nervous and worried along the way and kept biting it tightly. Lips pressed.
Once you sit close and look at Xiao Zhaoxue, you won't feel that she looks similar to Ming Ruoxie.
It may be that the unique aura of Ming Ruoxie is too strong. Even the slightest resemblance to his facial features will be directly covered up by that aura.
The Xiao Mansion was larger than the residential houses they had seen along the way, and the entrance and courtyard were much more impressive. At the gate of the Xiao Mansion, there was also an open space paved with stone slabs, but in that open space, there were people walking every dozens of steps away. Long rows of wooden fences were built, three rows in total, with heavy wooden stakes serving as doors in the middle.
????????????????????? If someone attacks, deploying manpower behind the three lines of defense will mean that there are three levels to break through, which can give the people in the Xiao Mansion time.
Where do ordinary people have such a big battle array?
When they saw this, they knew that the Xiao Mansion must have experienced several dangers over the years. Otherwise, who would build such a defensive line at the door of their house?
There were people guarding behind the three wooden gates. The person guarding the first line stood up as soon as he saw the carriage. At first, his whole body tensed up, but when he saw Xiao Zhaoxue on the carriage in front, his eyes widened. His eyes jumped up and he shouted loudly, "Miss Third is back! It's Miss Three! Miss Three is still alive!"
"Open the door!" Xiao Zhaoxue was even more excited when she saw the door of her house, and immediately waved to them to move the fence door.
Those guards quickly moved the door open. When the second and third door guards heard the sound, they also quickly moved the wooden fence. The three doors opened at the same time, and the carriages rushed in one after another.
When they arrived at the gate of Xiao's Mansion, the carriage stopped. Xiao Zhaoxue didn't care anymore. She jumped off the carriage and rushed towards the door, shouting as he rushed, "These people are all my good friends. Don't stop them, welcome them to the hall and serve tea, I'm going to see my dad!"
It was really hard for her to think about going to see Mr. Xiao and her eldest brother at this time, and she could also think about settling them down.
Before Xiao Zhaoxue came back, the Xiao Mansion was completely lifeless. The commotion caused by her rushing in, loud words and whirring made the entire Xiao Mansion come alive.
The housekeeper heard the sound and rushed out to meet him. Xiao Zhaoxue had already rushed past him like a gust of wind. It seemed that he was going to Young Master Xiao's yard. He must have heard the news that Young Master Xiao was injured. .
The butler¡¯s eyes turned red, but he also heard what Xiao Zhaoxue said just now. As a butler, of course he still had to help greet the guests.
When the housekeeper came in front of Sikong Ji and Ming Ruoxie, especially when he saw Ming Ruoxie, his pupils shrank and he cried out, "Xiao¡ª¡ª"
"Xiao what?" He didn't scream.
Ming Ruoxie felt a little surprised. Could it be that she really looked like their Aunt Xiao? Could it be that she is not so similar to Xiao Yun, but more like another woman from the Xiao family?
Could it be that the family Xiao Zhaoxue mentioned was really the Xiao family of her grandfather?
"I'm rude, please forgive me." The butler immediately realized his mistake, so he only said the word "xiao" and immediately swallowed the words, trying hard to calm down, but although he reacted quickly , Ming Ruoxie and Sikong Ji still saw the surprise and uncertainty in his eyes.
If she is really like a member of the Xiao family, it should be a surprise, and she shouldn't have such a confused look.
"Are you the housekeeper of Xiao Mansion?" Sikong Ji asked.
"Xiao Tong, the villain, is the steward of the Xiao Mansion. All distinguished guests, please go to the hall to drink tea and rest for a while, please." Butler Xiao seemed to be unwilling to continue what he said before. At this time, Ming Ruoxie had no intention of asking. There were so many, so they nodded and everyone followed Butler Xiao to the hall.
After we sat down, a servant quickly brought us tea and snacks, and then left.
It can be seen that there are not many servants in the Xiao family, but they all seem to be very well-behaved, and they all do things quickly and neatly, and they all walk with wind.
This is probably also practiced by the water bandits who attack from time to time.
The Xiao Mansion looks quite small, and is more grand than other houses outside. However, the furnishings in this mansion are also simple, and it looks a bit simple, without any luxury.
After the housekeeper greeted them, he also asked for forgiveness first.After retreating, I must also ask Xiao Zhaoxue what their identities are.
They are the only ones left in this hall.
The guard next to Xia Xuanqi whispered to him, "Your Majesty, should we rush back to Xiatu? Now that we have arrived in Hansai City, we don't know what will happen next. It is not appropriate to stay here for a long time."
Your Majesty has been out for so long, it¡¯s time to go back. If water bandits attack Hansai City again, he will be in danger here.
Xia Xuanqi also knew that he should leave, but when he thought of leaving Ming Ruoxie, he felt more and more anxious that he could not resolve.
It seemed that leaving her was something that could kill him, so he just wanted to stay by her side, as close as possible.
No matter what you say, this is wrong.
Xia Xuanqi made a gesture, "Stay outside and I'll say a few words to Ruoxie."
"Your Majesty¡ª¡ª"
"go."
The guard had no choice but to bow and exit, "Yes."
Although their voices were low, Sikong Ji still heard them.
"Senior brother, do you think I should avoid it too?"
Xia Xuanqi felt an inexplicable fire burning in his heart when he thought that he was leaving Ming Ruoxie and that Sikongji could be by her side openly and honestly.
Now that I heard him asking this question deliberately, I darkened my face and said, "If you want to avoid it, then get out."
"Oh, I don't want to, then I'll stay."
Xia Xuanqi¡¯s hands felt a little itchy and he wanted to slap Sikong Ji to death.
Ming Ruoxie was thoughtful. Of course she could see that Sikong Ji was deliberately stimulating Xia Xuanqi. Xia Xuanqi's mood was indeed more turbulent, but why?
She remembered that Xia Xuanqi had always had a calm temper.
"Now we have to wait anyway, senior brother, I'll give you a good look." Ming Ruoxie walked to Xia Xuanqi's side.
At this moment, a carriage and several riders entered the city from the east gate of Hansai City.
As soon as they entered the city, they rushed directly in the direction of Xiao Mansion.
In the carriage, a girl with a soft and beautiful appearance looked at a small jade bottle in her hand, bit her lower lip, and asked the people around her: "I have inquired clearly. His Majesty has really come to Hansai City. He must have come here." We can only stay at the inn under the name of Xiao Mansion. If we go to Xiao Mansion and ask people to investigate, we will be able to find out his whereabouts as quickly as possible." (Remember the website address of this website: www.hlnovel.com