Battle Through the Heavens: I Am the Righteous Path

Chapter 219 Fishing
"What does that mean?"

After hearing Xiao Yan's words, Nalan Jie frowned and stared into Xiao Yan's eyes.

Xiao Yan gently pinched his chin, sorted out the words in his mind, and raised a hand to answer Nalan Jie.

"When he was at the door just now, his attitude when he saw me was as if it was the first time he met me."

When he was at the door, the housekeeper did indeed recognize that he was Nalan Yanran's fiancé, but he also recognized him through Nalan Yanran's description, as if he had completely forgotten that he had ever seen him before.

"This" Nalan Jie calmed down slightly and said slowly: "After all, the last time I saw you was ten years ago. Besides, you were still young at that time. Isn't it normal that I don't remember you?"

"If I was just a child who had nothing to do with the Nalan family, I would understand if the housekeeper couldn't remember him." Xiao Yan looked at Nalan Jie and said softly: "But there is a marriage contract between me and your granddaughter, and He already knew about this when he met me ten years ago."

"But when he received me at the door just now, he didn't mention anything about the previous meeting. He just received me according to the description of your granddaughter's appearance and didn't say any unnecessary words."

"But the junior just expressed his doubts. As for whether he really has a problem, you still need to consider it, Grandpa Nalan. After all, including today, I only met the housekeeper twice, and it's not as big as yours." understand him."

Xiao Yan said this, and after Nalan Jie listened to his narration, a deep look of solemnity appeared in his eyebrows.

He understood what Xiao Yan meant.

First of all, because of the marriage contract between Xiao Yan and Nalan Yanran, it is impossible for the housekeeper to forget Xiao Yan. Even if ten years have passed and Xiao Yan's appearance as a child is somewhat blurred, he should remember his rather special status. Very clearly, at least I remember that my lady’s fiancé came to visit Nalan’s house ten years ago.

However, outside the door just now, the housekeeper seemed to have completely forgotten that he had met Xiao Yan before. He did not say anything like "they hadn't seen each other for more than ten years" or "the boy had grown so big at that time".

If the butler himself had a cold personality, it would be understandable. It could also be explained that he had recognized Xiao Yan and just didn't want to say unnecessary greetings.

But Nalan Jie was very clear about the character of this old housekeeper who had stayed in his house for decades, and his attitude towards acquaintances was quite warm. As long as he had a special status, even if he had only met him once, he would remember it in his heart and treat Xiao Xiao very warmly. Yan was a child he hadn't seen in ten years and was also Yanran's fiancé. There was no way the housekeeper would not exchange pleasantries with him.

In other words, Xiao Yan's suspicion is not impossible.

It is possible that the current butler is not the same person as the one ten years ago.

Nalan Jie, who had this idea in his heart, had a flash of anger in his eyes.

Ten years ago, when Xiao Yan came to visit Nalan's family, Nalan Yanran, who had been missing for two days, had just returned home. Many of the servants who had gone out to look for her had not returned yet, so the only people who met Xiao Yan at that time were Nalan Jie and the housekeeper. .

The reason why Xiao Yan came to Nalan Jie's house at that time was just to send the letter that his grandfather Xiao Lin left to Nalan Jie before his death. He didn't even enter the door. He just confirmed Nalan Jie's identity and handed over the letter in his hand. After handing it to him, he left.

It was estimated that it took less than 5 minutes. Afterwards, Nalan Jie and the housekeeper never mentioned to anyone else that Xiao Yan had been to Nalan's house.

That is to say, if someone really collected all the behavioral habits, information, and tone of voice of the housekeeper during these ten years, and secretly sent others to replace the housekeeper, then the housekeeper had seen Xiao Yan's affairs, and most of those people It is impossible to know.

And if you think this way, it can be explained why the housekeeper didn't greet Xiao Yan when he saw him at the door.

"Damn things!!!"

Nalan Jie cursed angrily, and his voice echoed in the room.

His first reaction was to immediately confront the butler!
However, as soon as this idea arose, Nalan Jie instantly erased it.

The anger in my heart gradually subsided, and I felt sad that I didn't know when the butler would be replaced.

After all, that housekeeper had stayed in Nalan's family for decades. Apart from Nalan Jie, he was probably the eldest in the family. It was really impossible to say that Nalan Jie didn't value him.

He even said that apart from his son and granddaughter, the housekeeper was the one that Nalan Jie valued the most in the entire Nalan family.

But before getting angry about the housekeeper, Nalan Jie had to think clearly, who replaced the housekeeper?What's the purpose of replacing the butler?
Nalan Jie thought calmly in his heart, and after a while, he came up with the answer.

This question is quite clear.

In the entire Jia Ma Empire, there is only one person, or force, who would do this and has reason to do so.

That is the target that the Jiama royal family is about to attack, the Yunlan Sect.

Nalan Jie often stayed in the army to command troops for training on weekdays, and was often away from home. If he wanted to replace the housekeeper while he was away, it was easy with Yunlan Sect's methods.

After thinking about it, Nalan Jie couldn't help but shed a drop of cold sweat on his forehead.

In the Nalan family, all family affairs are basically handled by the steward. Even a lot of information coming from the royal family will pass through the steward's hands immediately.

If it were the previous housekeeper, he would definitely not peek at it, but would keep it properly and hand it over to Nalan Jie when he returns.

But this is not necessarily the case with this housekeeper.

damn thing! ! !
Nalan Jie felt extremely resentful in his heart. It is very likely that over the years, the royal family had too many opportunities to seize the Yunlan Sect's tail, but this steward let them go!

If this were known to others, how would the Nalan family be different from their accomplices?

This is the butler of Marshal Nalan Jie. How could what he did have nothing to do with you? !
Everyone must think so.

If at the most critical step, the butler revealed all the things he had done without telling him before, his Nalan family would be completely destroyed!

When the time comes, Nalan Jie will be speechless!No one will believe him that this has nothing to do with him!

Even if Xingtian believed it, it would not help!Because the [truth] of the matter has been deeply imprinted in everyone’s hearts!

In the eyes of others, his Nalan family is a traitor who cheats on everyone! ! !

What a cruel method!
On the bright side, it was Nalan Yanran, but on the dark side, she even wanted to drag herself, the marshal, into the water!
Yunlan Sect is trying to force the Nalan family to go against the royal family! ! !

Nalan Jie never expected this move of Yunlan Sect, and by the time he noticed it, he would be helpless.

It's a pity that they never expected that Xiao Yan would have such an unavoidable loophole.

Nalan Jie felt very happy in his heart.

Xiao Yan undoubtedly helped the Nalan family before they entered a desperate situation.

Nalan Jie thought about it, made a gesture to Xiao Yan, and immediately said to the door.

"Butler, come in."

Although Nalan Jie's voice was not loud, it spread throughout the entire Nalan family with the help of Dou Qi.

After a while, the door was gently pushed open, and the old housekeeper entered slowly and bowed to Nalan Jie.

"Sir, what are your orders?"

"Close the door first."

Nalan Jie's expression was as usual, and he said softly, and the housekeeper also understood that he was talking about something important. A strange color flashed deep in his eyes, and then he turned around and closed the door tightly, and then came to Nalan Jie again. Listen to Nalan Jie's instructions.

Nalan Jie glanced at Xiao Yan and said slowly.

"Jia Lao asked Xiao Yan to send news just now, ordering me to start counting the names of people in Nalan's family who have been disciples of Yunlan Sect."? ? ? ? ?

Upon hearing Nalan Jie's words, Xiao Yan was immediately stunned.

Eh?Didn't you say there was something wrong with the housekeeper?Did you tell him Jia Lao's order?

Although he was so confused in his heart, Xiao Yan did not interrupt, but just watched quietly.

Although what he said just now could not make Nalan Jie completely question the housekeeper, it still made him more or less suspicious of the housekeeper. In this case, Nalan Jie would also bluntly tell Xingtian the order. The housekeeper must have his own considerations.

When the housekeeper heard Nalan Jie's instructions, he was slightly shocked, but his expression was as usual, and he lowered his head slightly and responded.

"The old slave will do it now."

"Well, go ahead." Nalan Jie nodded and said with a serious expression, "Remember, this matter must be done in secret and no one can know, including the head of the house and the lady."

"Old slave understands."

The housekeeper responded solemnly, and Nalan Jie waved his hand lightly.

"Go and do it now, and hand it over to me as soon as possible after the inventory is completed."

"Yes."

The housekeeper responded and left the room, closing the door gently.

Listening to the housekeeper's footsteps gradually disappearing, Xiao Yan looked at Nalan Jie with doubtful eyes. Before he could speak, Nalan Jie stood up and whispered to Xiao Yan.

"Xiao Yan, just stay here for now. I'll come back as soon as I go."

Nalan Jie came to the window and gently pushed it open. Immediately, his figure suddenly disappeared, and the opened window was closed again.

Without even thinking about it, Nalan Jie must have gone to find Jiaxing Tian. Since he already knew that there was a problem with the housekeeper, the housekeeper might know about his every move in the family from other servants.

Therefore, he needed to create the illusion that he was still talking to Xiao Yan, and during this period, he went to Jia Xingtian to explain the matter.

However, Xiao Yan couldn't figure it out.

Why did Nalan Jie know that the housekeeper had a problem, but still gave him the order to add Xingtian?

"Oh~ It's true that you are not smart."

Yao Shen's figure appeared next to Xiao Yan, his beautiful face full of helplessness.

"It's obvious that Nalan Jie wants to fish."

"fishing?"

Xiao Yan turned his head, his eyes still blank, making Yao Shen spread his hands speechlessly.

"Since we already know that there is something wrong with the housekeeper, wouldn't it be a pity to just find him out? Can't we let him use his remaining energy before he is dealt with?"

Saying that, Yao Shen glanced at Xiao Yan with some hatred.

You kid, if you had a brain as bright as your eldest sister, your path so far would not have been so difficult.

This is Yao Chen’s inner thoughts.

But soon, Yao Shen rejected this idea.

It is precisely because Xiao Yan is a stubborn person, and precisely because his brain is not very easy to use, that he can reach this point on the right path.

Otherwise, who would be so determined to reach this point in a right path that is not beneficial to oneself personally, and may even cause one to lose a lot of benefits that should be enjoyed by oneself?
Xiao Yan's stupidity made Yao Chen unhappy.

But at the same time, Yao Shen also admired him.

Even he, or anyone he had ever known who had a reputation on the mainland, could not do what Xiao Yan did.

Xiao Yan is the only one.

Thinking of this, Yao Chen couldn't help but feel funny in his heart.

If we let them know that we have accepted such a disciple, no one would believe it, right?
After all, in terms of master and disciple, the compatibility between himself and Xiao Yan is really very different.

Although Yun Yun is not as good as Xiao Yan, but she is also very upright, it is almost enough to be Xiao Yan's teacher.

Although he is not as powerful as himself and does not provide as much help to Xiao Yan on his growth path, at least the two of them can have more in common on the right path that Xiao Yan adheres to.

However, the relationship between the two of them is much closer than that of master and apprentice~
Yao Chenyu gently held his chin with his fingers, a smirk forming on his lips.

After the Yunlan Sect's matter is resolved this time, they will have to do everything possible to improve Xiao Yan's strength, and the alchemy skills must not be left behind.

Three years is not a short time, but it is certainly not that long.

This time, Yun Yun felt that Xiao Yan could not reach the promised state in three years, so she agreed to the agreement with her because she had no hope.

If the three-year agreement is let go this time, it will be impossible for her to admit it.

Even this time may be the only chance for Yun Yun to let go of her worries.

Must be achieved.

"Senior Yao, what's wrong with you?"

Seeing the smile on Yao Chen's beautiful face, Xiao Yan frowned instinctively.

Why does it feel like Yao Shen is hiding something important to himself?

Hearing Xiao Yan's soft call, Yao Chen looked at him and immediately waved his hand.

"It's nothing, I'm just thinking about something." After saying this, Yao Shen returned to the ring again, "Just wait slowly for now. We still have plans to prepare. After this matter is over, you have to Work hard according to the goals we set for you before."

A previously set goal?
Xiao Yan was stunned for a moment, and then he remembered it, and a deep sadness appeared on his face.

In three years, he was promoted to the level of Dou Wang, and his level of refining medicine was raised to the sixth level.

This goal is really too difficult.
Xiao Yan was so troubled in his heart, but he did not strongly oppose the goal set by Yao Shen.

Yao Chen would do this because she must have her own considerations. As a disciple, she should not have any doubts and execute it wholeheartedly.

However, that is what is said.
Xiao Yan sat on a chair, resting his elbows on the table, supporting the side of his face with his palms, looking up at the ceiling in the room.

No matter how determined you are, it cannot offset the difficulty of achieving this goal.
(End of this chapter)