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Chapter 172
"But... the smell of this incense is too strong, I feel a little uncomfortable." Ye Zhaoyan said with a frown.

Her nose is very sharp, and she can smell something different about this kind of incense. It exudes an indistinct medicinal smell, and she doesn't know the specific effect of this kind of incense.

She hasn't figured out Jiang Yehan's real intentions yet, so naturally she can't act rashly.

Seeing Ye Zhaoyan being so vigilant, Jiang Yehan couldn't help being a little surprised.

He thought that Ye Zhaoyan should be moved by the environment in this courtyard, and would not think so much.

"Miss Ye, don't worry, this kind of incense is not harmful to the human body." Jiang Yehan had a smile on his face, but there was a hint of caution in the depths of his eyes.

"Is that so?" Hearing this, Ye Zhaoyan stopped talking and just stared at Jiang Yehan, always feeling that his smile looked a little fake.

"If Ms. Ye is really not used to it, we don't go in, it's okay to rest in the yard for a while." Jiang Yehan said, and he took the lead and walked out.

Ye Zhaoyan was startled, then stepped forward to follow his footsteps.

Ye Zhaoyan felt a lot more relaxed in an instant as the faint and strange medicinal fragrance gradually faded away.

At this time, a little maid came out from the next room, carrying a food box in her hand, and walked towards this side.

Seeing the little maid, Jiang Yehan immediately greeted her and took the food box.

Only then did Ye Zhaoyan remember that Zhuyu was still at the gate of the courtyard, and looked at the maid, "Can you see a little maid in green?"

The little maid was stunned, "When I just entered the door, I happened to see that girl walking away, as if she was going to get something."

A trace of uneasiness flashed across Ye Zhaoyan's heart.

Jiang Yehan glanced at Ye Zhaoyan, and said to the little maid, "Leave this to me, you go and find that little maid in green."

The little maid glanced at Ye Zhaoyan and Jiang Yehan, nodded, "Yes."

After speaking, she ran out in the other direction.

Jiang Yehan sat down on the stone table in the courtyard, gently opened the food box, and a moving aroma wafted out, "This Yuxiang cake is made from a secret recipe in the palace. It has a unique flavor. Miss Ye After walking for so long, you might as well have some snacks."

Jiang she opened a Yuxiang cake and handed it to Ye Zhaoyan, "This Yuxiang cake is made of osmanthus, plum blossom and osmanthus juice. The aromas of osmanthus, plum blossom and osmanthus juice are mixed together to form a fragrance, which tastes sweet Delicious, it is most appetizing when used as a pre-dinner dessert.”

Ye Zhaoyan saw the pastry he handed over, but didn't reach out to take it.

"Thank you Mr. Jiang for your kindness. I won't eat if I'm not hungry." Ye Zhaoyan refused bluntly.

The smile on Jiang Yehan's face remained the same, and he was not angry because of it.

He picked up the pastry and put it back into the food box. The direction and position of putting it back were exactly the same as before picking it up.

When Ye Zhaoyan saw his actions, a trace of doubt flashed in his eyes. His actions just now seemed very natural, like a kind of instinct. This kind of action is impossible for ordinary people, but Jiang Yehan did it very naturally. Seems like a matter of course.

Seeing Ye Zhaoyan staring at the food box in his hand in a daze, Jiang Yehan's smile deepened a little, "Why, is Miss Ye still wary of me?"

"Master Jiang, what is the purpose of bringing me here?"

Hearing this, Jiang Yehan looked at Ye Zhaoyan, with a look of seriousness in his eyes, "Miss Ye's words are puzzling. Do I need any reason to bring Miss Ye here to rest?"

Ye Zhaoyan looked at Jiang Yehan's dark eyes, and felt that that handsome face looked particularly dazzling in the sun, and couldn't help feeling a little lost.

Jiang Yehan looked at Ye Zhaoyan's stupefied look, and a slight smile appeared on the corner of his mouth. He picked up the piece of pastry and ate it gracefully. After a while, he said, "It's not surprising that Ms. Ye is so suspicious. When I grew up in a rural area, I used to go to the station kitchen to steal steamed buns when I was naked and hungry. In order not to be discovered, I dared to tear off a thin layer from under each steamed bun, and then put it back where it was. People see the clues."

When Jiang Yehan said these words, he spoke very slowly, his tone was calm and without any ups and downs.

A scene suddenly appeared in Ye Zhaoyan's mind. In the snowy weather, a boy in thin clothes carefully squatted under the cage to steal food.

She didn't expect Jiang Yehan to have such a past. It seemed that he was forced to stay outside during that time.

"I've heard people say that some people use all means to survive." Ye Zhaoyan spoke slowly, and when he said this, he looked at Jiang Yehan without blinking, as if he wanted to see through him.

Hearing Ye Zhaoyan's words, Jiang Yehan smiled brightly, and said, "I am indeed such a person."

He admitted it very simply and neatly, and did not hide his behavior at all.

"Then Mr. Jiang invited me here today, what did you want to tell me?" Ye Zhaoyan looked directly at Jiang Yehan and asked.

Jiang Yehan glanced at her, with a gentle smile on his face, "I've heard about Ms. Ye's name for a long time, and when we met for the first time, it was like old friends at first sight. They have similar temperaments, so I want to make friends with Ms. Ye."

"I don't understand Mr. Jiang's meaning." Ye Zhaoyan said, she had a strong premonition in her heart, and she felt that Mr. Jiang's intentions in front of her might not be that simple.

"Miss Ye will understand in the future." Jiang Yehan looked at Ye Zhaoyan, with a smile on his lips, "There are still many beautiful scenery in this garden, it will be boring to stay here for a long time, why don't I take Miss Ye around?"

"I'm afraid this is inappropriate?" Ye Zhaoyan looked at Jiang Yehan, shook his head and refused, the place was quiet and no one was around, and it was not a good choice to act hastily.

Hearing this, Jiang Yehan smiled and said, "I just want to invite Miss Ye to relax, there is no other meaning."

"This is not your mansion after all, how dare I bother you?" Ye Zhaoyan looked at Jiang Yehan with a distant expression on his face, "If we go together like this and spread the word, I'm afraid it will affect the reputation of both of us. "

When Jiang Yehan heard Ye Zhaoyan's words, the smile on his face gradually subsided, "It's Jiang who didn't think carefully and didn't take your reputation into consideration, so I'm leaving now."

As he said that, he got up and walked out on his own, without the slightest sign of nostalgia.

"Wait a minute." Ye Zhaoyan called Jiang Yehan to stop.

She looked at Jiang Yehan's back, hesitated for a while, and finally decided to take a risk.

If he really wants to do something, this is King Qing's territory, so he can't figure it out, but if he is not hostile, then he can walk out of this backyard.

Ye Zhaoyan already had some calculations in her mind, she raised her head and looked in Jiang Yehan's direction, "If Mr. Jiang doesn't mind, why don't you take me for a walk from the way you left, so that I can leave this backyard. "

(End of this chapter)