Chapter 265
On the other side, Xiao He also got the news.
Ji Yue was puzzled, "Why does the eldest young lady want us to spread the news? Even if everyone in the capital knows it, so what? Now that things have happened, the second young master will definitely not mind what others say, right?"
Xiao He couldn't understand either.
Could it be that Niannian wanted the people's gossip to make this matter bigger, and then let the emperor put pressure on Xiao Heng to hand him over?
After all, seizing the eldest sister-in-law by force is not tolerated by the world.
If the courtiers join forces to mess with Xiao Heng again, even the emperor cannot sit idly by and ignore it.
Can……
The possibility of such success is extremely slim.
Not to mention, when they spread the news to the whole city, Xiao Heng would also use his own power to suppress the matter.
Even if it reached the ears of the emperor, with Xiao Heng's temper, he said, "I don't know about this". Even if the emperor ordered a heavy punishment and was beaten to a bloody pulp with a military stick, he might not be willing to let go!
Seeing that Xiao He was silent, Ji Yue couldn't help but step forward and said in a low voice, "Actually, as long as the eldest young master says a word, the brothers will be able to save the eldest young mistress regardless of life or death!"
It was obviously unreasonable to talk to Xiao Heng.
Now I'm afraid the only way is to break through!
But who knows, after hearing this, Xiao He frowned and glanced at Ji Yue, with disapproval on his face, "Isn't the life of brothers not life?"
Just because the brothers are willing to go through life and death for him doesn't mean that he can't take their lives seriously!
Most of the people under his command now were those who had gone through life and death with him back then and survived by luck on the battlefield.
Today, they all have families, and some of their children can run around the yard!
In order to save Niannian, do we have to put their lives at risk?
What about their families?
Even if she rescued Nian Nian, she would definitely not agree if she knew that she had to pay such a price.
What's more, it's okay if I can be rescued, but what if I can't be rescued?
What does it matter if so many lives were lost in vain?
Ji Yue fell silent, frowning, and quietly glanced at Ningshuang beside him.
They saw that Ningshuang's eyes were already red, but she stubbornly refused to let her tears fall.
She knew that now was not the time to cry.
Seeing Xiao He's face looking troubled, she didn't dare to ask a word for fear of interrupting Xiao He's train of thought.
Finally, Xiao He made a decision, "First do what Nian Nian said and spread the news."
Since I can't think of any good solution yet, just do what Nian Nian said.
Ji Yue then responded and stepped back.
The next day, Sun Xian did not rush back home after his shift, but went to a restaurant to drink with his colleagues.
Before I sat down, I heard Xiao Heng being mentioned at the next table.
"Yes, yes, that's the one who came back with military exploits a few years ago, but didn't want any rewards! I thought he was some kind of man who was indifferent to fame and fortune and devoted himself to serving the country! Who would have thought that he would actually be the one who brought me to the country? His eldest sister-in-law is imprisoned in a separate courtyard outside the capital! Master Xiao is almost mad at him!"
Hearing this, Sun Xian was suddenly shocked. Before the man could speak again, he suddenly slapped the table and rushed to the table, shouting in a low voice, "Who asked you to spread the rumor?"
That man was just an ordinary citizen, and he was immediately shocked by Sun Xian's bluffing aura. He spoke tremblingly, "This is being spread outside!"
Hearing this, Sun Xian's heart tightened, and he turned around and headed towards Xiao's house.
Xiao He also felt strange when he heard that it was Sun Xian who asked for an audience.
But unexpectedly, as soon as they met, Sun Xian stepped over immediately before he could say anything, "Have you heard the rumors outside, Mr. Xiao?"
Rumor?
Xiao He thought, it was most likely what Ji Yue went to do last night.
Immediately, he frowned and asked, "Is this why Mr. Sun came here today?"
But he heard Sun Xian lower his voice and say, "Did you know that the bandits from Yongbei have been in Beijing recently?"
Those bandits in Yongbei?
Xiao He was suddenly startled, "When did this news come out?"
"I discovered it a few days ago! General Xiao also knew it, otherwise the emperor would not have let me use that excuse!"
Just to avoid panic among the people, the matter was not spread. Not even Xiao He, not even the ministers in the court knew about it.
Sun Xian's words made Xiao He feel as if he was struck by thunder.
He finally understood why Qiao Nian asked someone to spread the word about her being imprisoned by Xiao Heng.
She didn't expect the emperor to save her at all. Her words were passed to the bandits in Yongbei!
Before, Xiao Heng led troops to destroy their stronghold. Now that they have emerged in the capital, it is hard not to suspect that they are here to take revenge on Xiao Heng!
However, the Xiao Mansion was heavily guarded, and the Xiao family were followed by guards when they came in and out. The bandits had no chance to get close to the Xiao family. Under the emperor's feet, if they dared to commit crimes, they would not be able to escape from the capital!
Now that word has spread about Xiao Heng's robbery of his eldest sister-in-law, the bandits will know that Qiao Nian is the person Xiao Heng cares about most, and they will definitely go after Qiao Nian!
The house where Qiao Nian is imprisoned is still outside the capital, which is much safer than operating in the middle of the capital!
Even if the group of bandits initially targeted the Xiao family, by now, they might have turned into Nian Nian!
Niannian's move was originally to escape from Xiao Heng's hands.
Secondly, it is to divert trouble to the east and protect the Xiao family!
Realizing this, Xiao He felt as if all the blood in his body had been drained.
Why did he only know about the bandits entering the capital now?
Why didn't he think of it last night that the emperor asked Sun Xian to search for bandits, not randomly?
He actually put Nian Nian in danger!
Seeing Xiao He's face so ugly, Sun Xian thought of something else, "Don't panic, Mr. Xiao, I came here today not just to tell you this news!"
As he said that, Sun Xian's voice was lowered again, as if he was afraid of being heard by outsiders, "Mr. Xiao, don't you think this is the best time for you to re-enter the court and lead the troops? Since General Xiao returned from suppressing the bandits, the hunt for bandits has never stopped! Now that the bandits have shown their heads, Mr. Xiao must seize the opportunity!"
As long as Xiao He captured the bandits, such merits will be rewarded by the emperor.
Xiao He naturally thought of this, but compared to meritorious service, he was more reluctant to see Nian Nian get hurt!
But Sun Xian didn't think so!
As long as Xiao He made contributions, it would not be Xiao Heng who was favored by the emperor.
Although, they were brothers after all, but Xiao Heng had taken away the eldest sister-in-law first, and their brotherly feelings could not go back to the past!
At that time, just wait for the Sun family to need it, and then use a trick to sow discord, maybe, you can reap the benefits!
Thinking of this, Sun Xian said again, "As long as Mr. Xiao opens his mouth, my people are at your disposal!"
Xiao He's heart was twitching.
Ji Yue started to spread the news last night, and by now, the bandits must have known it.
It was too late for him to regret it, and now he had to take this opportunity to rescue Nian Nian!
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