Ji Wu Ran looked at Ji An Hou coldly and said, "Did I do anything to harm the Ji An Hou Manor?"
Ji An Hou shook his head upon hearing this, "No, you haven't, but can you guarantee that you won't when you go to Jiangnan?"
Ji Wu Ran sneered, "You might have forgotten, I am not going alone. The Duke of Ning and the Imperial Son-in-Law will also be accompanying me. Do you think the Imperial Son-in-Law will allow me to be alone with Princess Xing Yue? You think too highly of me, or too little of the Imperial Son-in-Law, or do you think that Princess Xing Yue, being a married woman, would still do something with me? Or, are you actually looking forward to something happening between Princess Xing Yue and me?"
"You beast, is this how you talk to me?" Ji An Hou's chest heaved with anger. He would be angered to death by this brat sooner or later.
"Am I wrong?" Ji Wu Ran asked.
"Hmph," Ji An Hou snorted coldly.
Ji Wu Ran said, "Since you can't say anything, I advise you to get angry less and take care of your health, otherwise, you might kick the bucket one day."
"You..." Ji An Hou trembled all over with anger and shouted, "Guards, bring..."
"Master," Madam Li happened to walk in.
Ji An Hou retracted his words that were about to be spoken and said, "Madam, when did you return?"
Madam Li gave Ji Wu Ran a look, and Ji Wu Ran bowed slightly, "Wu Ran will take his leave!"
"You stop right there," Ji An Hou shouted angrily from behind Ji Wu Ran.
Madam Li stepped forward and supported Ji An Hou, saying, "Why are you so angry? Don't you want your health?"
Ji An Hou gritted his teeth and said, "Didn't you hear what that brat said about me? He actually said I might kick the bucket. How could I? I'm so strong?"
Thinking of this, Ji An Hou lowered his head and asked the petite Madam Li beside him, "Did I satisfy you last night?"
Upon hearing this, Madam Li's cheeks flushed, "Master, why are you talking about such things in broad daylight?"
Ji An Hou snorted, "He means I'm no longer capable. Where am I not capable? I'll still be capable tonight."
Madam Li was speechless, "Master, the children are grown up. You shouldn't concern yourself with so many things. Wu Ran is a smart child; he knows what to do and what not to do."
Ji An Hou snorted, "Only you think he has discretion. I'm telling you, he went to Jiangnan a while ago. Although I don't know why, I know it must have been for Princess Xing Yue."
Madam Li covered her mouth and whispered, "Master... how do you know?"
Ji An Hou snorted, "He thinks I don't know, but I actually know everything. Madam, it's not that I'm being too strict with him, but you know His Majesty's health cannot last much longer. And Noble Consort An is not on good terms with Princess Xing Yue. After His Majesty passes away and the First Prince ascends the throne, anyone associated with Princess Xing Yue will likely be secretly eliminated by Noble Consort An. Therefore, if you can avoid having any connection with Princess Xing Yue now, then don't have one."
"Is... is it that serious?" Madam Li found it somewhat unbelievable, but she knew that Ji An Hou was right about Noble Consort An and Princess Xing Yue not getting along.
After all, Princess Xing Yue commanded a hundred thousand troops. Although she had relinquished military power, who that army truly obeyed was likely still Princess Xing Yue. Thus, when the First Prince ascended, Noble Consort An would definitely try to eliminate Princess Xing Yue and her faction with all her might.
Thinking of this, Madam Li felt a bit of sorrow for Princess Xing Yue.
So many people were guarding against her. Princess Xing Yue was such a good woman; she should have someone to cherish her.
As a woman, she felt that Princess Xing Yue was somewhat pitiful.
"Madam, have you heard what I said?" Ji An Hou knew that his wife was kind-hearted, and Princess Xing Yue was a heroic woman whom his wife would surely admire. But admiration aside, she was still a woman.
"Master, please rest assured. I am clear about some matters." She admired Princess Xing Yue and would absolutely not cause any trouble for Ji An Hou.
Ji An Hou nodded. Madam Li was indeed not someone he worried about. It was that brat who worried him.
Seeing that Ji An Hou seemed to be getting angry at Ji Wu Ran again, Madam Li said, "Master, Wu Ran is not a reckless person. Moreover, what he does is impossible, especially with the Imperial Son-in-Law there and the Duke of Ning there. What are you afraid of?"
Ji An Hou heard this and felt that it was indeed true, nodding, "Madam speaks wisely."
Ji Wu Ran left the Ji An Hou Manor and went to a private room on the second floor of the Wan Jun Restaurant. He saw Zhao Yan Luo and said indifferently, "Do you need something from me?"
Zhao Yan Luo quickly got up and came to Ji Wu Ran's side, saying, "You are going to Jiangnan?"
Ji Wu Ran nodded. Zhao Yan Luo smiled charmingly upon hearing this and handed him something from his embrace, saying, "I handled this for you. You yourself, why do you need me to do it when you have people around you?"
Ji Wu Ran replied, "You are very idle; they are very busy."
Zhao Yan Luo twitched his mouth. He was very idle? Clearly, he was very busy.
Ji Wu Ran accepted the item and said, "I will set off for Jiangnan tomorrow."
Zhao Yan Luo's gaze shifted, and he asked, "Didn't you just go? Why are you going again?"
Ji Wu Ran said, "This time, it is by imperial decree."
Zhao Yan Luo heard this and said, "Doing this might get you discovered. How about I go in your stead?"
"No need. Keep a close watch on the Chang Sheng Marquis Manor in secret," Ji Wu Ran said lightly.
Zhao Yan Luo nodded and said, "The Chang Sheng Marquis Manor has been very quiet recently, but the Madam has been visiting and chatting with the Marquis and Madam Ming frequently."
Ji Wu Ran nodded, "I know that."
Zhao Yan Luo saw this and asked, "Then what about the Princess..."
"I have no relationship with the Princess," Ji Wu Ran said coldly.
Zhao Yan Luo thought to himself, the Princess's mother was so proactive, and he still said nothing? Who would believe it? However, he dared not say it like that, as he did not want to offend Ji Wu Ran, especially given Ji Wu Ran's true identity, which made him wary.
"Yes, yes... whatever you say goes. But why are you going to Jiangnan?" Zhao Yan Luo's words had just slipped out when he suddenly remembered something and continued to ask, "Could it be that you are for Princess Xing Yue..."
Ji Wu Ran coldly interrupted him, "To help His Majesty, this is my duty as a subject. Do not twist the facts and harm Princess Xing Yue's reputation."
Zhao Yan Luo quickly nodded, "Yes, you are right." In his heart, however, he did not think so. If it were anyone else, he might have believed it, but what was Ji Wu Ran's identity? To help His Majesty? How could that be? Then there was only one possibility: to go for Princess Xing Yue.
"You don't believe me?" Ji Wu Ran asked coldly.
Zhao Yan Luo quickly shook his head, "No... no."
Ji Wu Ran turned and left. Zhao Yan Luo breathed a sigh of relief.