My enemies became my companions

Chapter 123 Sent to be a Concubine
"The commander of the Western Depot, Chen Yi? The Chen Zunming who made great contributions in saving the emperor?"

The corner of He's eye twitched and her voice trembled a little.

They joined forces and wanted to send this evildoer out of the house and never let her come back. As a result, not only did she come back, but the one who sent her back was actually the Captain of the Western Factory.

"It's him. I saw his badge. He must be her lover. Otherwise, why would such a big shot like him send her off in person?"

Luo said repeatedly.

He stood up, paced back and forth, then turned his head and asked:

"That's not right. This... that troublemaker is not that kind of person. She has always been law-abiding. Why would she look for a lover?"

Luo carefully confirmed that no one was there, and then said:

"Didn't Lin Yan never consummate his marriage with her? When we returned home, we women talked about our boudoir matters, but she didn't know a single thing.

Think about it, if Lin Yan ignored her, then even the most obedient, well-educated and virtuous woman would have to find someone to comfort herself. Under the skin of this man, there is a fox."

When He heard this, she lowered her head and began to think.

Luo Shi seemed not to notice and continued:

"We let her come back this time, but it won't be easy to trick her out next time. Why don't we find someone to spread some rumors so that my mother and my husband will think she has lost her chastity and cannot stay in the house, and then we can kick her out with good reason."

Before she finished speaking, He's scalp felt numb and she cursed:

"I think you are really confused and have a stubborn mind. Just think about it, how favored would the captain of the Western Depot be for saving the emperor?"

Luo was stunned by these words, and then her neck turned red and warm, and she replied:

"You... She didn't follow the rules, she lost her chastity and found a lover, and you blame me? The second young master Lin died a few days ago, and she refused to remain a widow. She did something that is intolerable to heaven. Isn't she shameless? Doesn't she deserve to be kicked out?"

Seeing that this woman was stupid and could not understand the hidden meaning, He sighed with contempt and said directly:
"Can we afford to offend the head of Renxichang? What if she goes to her lover to whisper some words to him? The most powerful person in our Lin... Cui Mansion is only a fourth-rank official in the Ministry of Personnel. If he ruins us, we won't be able to seek justice!"

Luo thought about it and found that it seemed to be true, so he felt guilty and kept silent.

He continued:
"Well, I thought about it, how do I see that disaster... No, Third Sister, she is not that kind of person. She feels like that. She starts from emotion but ends with courtesy. Third Sister is interested, but she won't say it. Do you think our Lin and Cui Mansions should get in touch with this connection?"

"You mean... deliver it to someone's door?"

"Don't be so direct. If you don't have anything to do, people will see that we in the Cui family are eager for quick success, and we will definitely be looked down upon. I think we should match them up first, and when the time is right, send her to be a concubine.

You see, this trouble, the third sister will be gone naturally, she won't get to share the family property, and she won't have to worry about the future, and she can also earn some incense for our Cui Mansion, it's a deal that kills two birds with one stone!"

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After returning to the West Factory and getting off the carriage, Chen Yi saw Min Ning waiting for him. This had never happened before, but ever since she came back from the underground palace, she seemed to always be waiting for him openly or secretly, as if she was afraid that he might encounter something on the way and would not be able to come back.

Min Ning walked forward slowly, knowing what he had done, and asked:

"Why did you send her?"

"If I hadn't sent her off this time, she would have stayed at her parents' home and would never be able to leave. She would have been weaving until she died. Some sinister villains would have secretly murdered her in order to clear her connection with the Lin Party."

Chen Yi looked at Min Ning for a few times and said with a smile.

"So... you are backing her up?"

Min Ning squinted his eyes.

"good."

Chen Yi answered straightforwardly.

Min Ning understood what was said, but for some reason he felt uncomfortable.

"What is your relationship with her?"

After hesitating for a while, she bit her lip and asked.

When the young man asked this question, he kept thinking of the scene in the underground palace. He held the young lady from the Lin family in his arms and walked with big strides. Thinking of this, the young man felt a little uncomfortable.

She didn't know what was wrong with her. She prided herself on being a carefree person and usually didn't take many things to heart, but she couldn't help but think of that scene.

“… Just an acquaintance.”

Chen Yi thought about it and said.

Although she was plain-looking, she did look good, with the air of a lady from seclusion. But it was not to be said that he liked her. She was quite likable in the underground palace. Chen Yi just didn't want to see her die like this.

Chen Yi looked at Min Ning and noticed that her expression was different. He smiled and asked:
"Do you think I'm fickle? Don't you know what it means to be deeply attached to an old friend?"

"What do you mean by deep feelings for the old sword? You have nothing to do with me."

Min Ning's heroic brows were twisted together as he spoke with all his might.

Chen Yi just smiled, and after a while he said:

"By the way, how is your grandfather?"

After returning from the underground palace, Yin Weiying solved the curse, and Min Ning found his grandfather Min He.

The grandfather and grandson cried bitterly. Even so, the old man was still afraid. The Lin party was gone, but the Jing Palace was still there. Min Ning still didn't hear the truth about the Prime Minister's case from his mouth.

"At home...sister cried for a long time when she saw grandpa. But there are only three or four days left before his soul returns to the underworld." Min Ning hesitated for a while, without looking at him, and said:
"Would you like to meet him? He seemed to say... he wanted to teach you some Kung Fu."

Chen Yi looked at her strangely.

"Love, see or not."

Min Ning felt frightened by being stared at.

"I must see you. I am not good at martial arts, so I need some advice from you, senior."

Chen Yi said with a smile.

Hearing him say that, Min Ning should have been happy, but somehow, he still felt a little uncomfortable.

She suddenly recalled the question Min Ming had asked - does he want you, or does he want you disguised as a man?
Could it be because I accidentally thought that in his eyes... I am a man?

Min Ning was shaking with cold sweat.

At this time, Governor Wu came over from afar and found Chen Yi.

Chen Yi went over and they had a conversation, and it turned out that he wanted to discuss the handover of the Western Factory affairs.

The two men went into the study room. Governor Wu first expressed his sincere gratitude to Chen Yi, and told Chen Yi some rumors he had heard. Normally, the transfer of the Jinyiwei would require the removal of hereditary military posts such as centurions and thousand-householders. However, the empress dowager, in gratitude for his contribution in saving the emperor, made an exception, allowing him to retain this hereditary military post in name only, while Min Ning would act as the thousand-householder of the Western Factory in the future.

"I also heard that, if nothing unexpected happens, in three or four years, the Queen Mother will confer a title on you."

Governor Wu said with emotion, "To be appointed as a general and granted a title of nobility has been the dream of countless people throughout history."

But he didn't notice that Chen Yi's eyes gradually became gloomy.

In another three or four years...

The poison in your body won't last for more than three or four years.

Not long after, Chen Yi left the Western Factory and was about to return home when he saw a stall selling candied haws while passing by the market.

"A bunch of candied haws."

"okay."

Putting the copper coin down, Chen Yi clutched the string of candied haws and pondered.

She was transferred out of the Western Factory and her name was included in the Spring and Autumn Register. Even though she would be constrained by the royal family in the future, Queen An was still worried. She mentioned Yin Tingxue before, and now she asked Min Ning to act as the thousand households of the Western Factory. She was reminding herself that she could control everyone related to her.

Looking at the candied haws in his hand, Chen Yi let out a deep breath.

It's impossible to say that I don't have any frustration in my heart, but I have to go home now. After all, I am a man, and no matter what frustration I have, I won't bring it home to vent.

As soon as he entered the hall, Chen Yi saw Yin Tingxue flipping through a book, mumbling something, as if he was memorizing the name of some medicinal herbs.

When Yin Tingxue heard the footsteps, she shuddered, quickly closed the book, stood up and said:

"Why are you back so late?"

Chen Yi smiled and handed over the candied haws.

"I bought you a bunch of candied haws."

Yin Tingxue was stunned at first, then looked at the bright red candied haws, took it in her hand with a slightly raised eyebrow.
"I've ordered some tea for you."

"Ah."

Chen Yi picked up the tea bowl, opened the lid, drank it slowly and said:
“It’s better.”

In fact, there was no change. It was just that when Chen Yi was in a bad mood, he didn't want to bully her. Instead, he wanted to be nicer to her so as not to let this little fox see it.

Hearing the praise, even if it was from the person she feared the most, Yin Tingxue still felt somewhat happy.
"That's right."

"Cooking for you, what do you want to eat tonight?"

Chen Yi asked softly.

Yin Tingxue was a little surprised that he spoke so kindly and didn't bully her when he came back, but she didn't think much about it and just mentioned a few of his favorite dishes.

Chen Yi walked out of the hall.

After he left, Yin Tingxue looked through the Purple Medicine Pill Mirror again, recalling the alchemy method Zhou Yitang had narrated...

She bit off the crispy skin and ate a candied haws. The sweet taste moistened her mouth and she couldn't help muttering:

"Why is he so nice today?"

Yin Tingxue is young, but not stupid. As she recalled the method of alchemy, somehow... her heart skipped a beat.

He's so pleased with himself...

Do you want to have a baby?
The little fox was very thoughtful. After he suddenly started thinking, the candied haws were no longer sweet.

I have to learn how to make pills quickly...

(End of this chapter)