Rudonghai

Chapter 236 Vigilance
"It's better to let the servant of the household department handle the family affairs of the Shifu. Send people to send these soldiers back to the Shi family. As for how to deal with it, the miscellaneous family will not ask." Xiguan waved his hand to see what the servant of the household department would do. Dealing with these people, the emperor also has a care about him.

If one of them is not handled well, the servant of the household department was originally favored by the emperor and made his way to the top, but now he has to be dragged down by his clansmen, and he can no longer take a step forward.

The Imperial Forest Army couldn't help feeling a little bit sympathetic to Shi Shilang. It would be bad luck for eight lifetimes to have such a slow-moving sidekick!
When Gu Yunxiao woke up in the morning, he heard Xiao Xilin mention the matter of the second wife, and he knew that the wife of the Ji family had committed a crime and died, so he couldn't help sighing.

"Then what about Miss Ji?"

"The emperor didn't deal with her, but the second wife pleaded for mercy, and took all the blame on himself. Miss Ji didn't become a slave, she was free. Now that no one is pursuing her, naturally she can go wherever she wants." Xiao Xilin Knowing that the emperor is not soft-hearted, but feels that Ji Qingrou is not enough.

The second lady is very smart and has skills, even if she is reduced to a place like the Red Mansion, she is still doing well.

Ji Qingrou is like a dodder flower next to a big tree, she only knows how to depend on others to live.Without the support of the second wife, she had to find another big tree so that she could survive.

Such a weak girl with only a little bit of cleverness can't make any trouble at all.Presumably, Ji Qingrou had never thought about avenging the Ji family, nor did she dare to think about it.

Gu Yunxiao sighed: "The Shi family has been implicated by the second wife, and I'm afraid the side branches will suffer. Miss Ji lost the support of Mr. Shi, and plans to find someone else?"

"She has already found her next home, so Madam don't have to worry about it." Xiao Xilin said lightly, looking down on Ji Qingrou who only knows how to cling to other people to survive.

In fact, the second wife left a lot of money to Ji Qingrou in private, and she was careful, she was not a slave, she was still a good citizen.Then Ji Qingrou brought such a small amount of money, even if she married into a well-off family, it was enough.

It's a pity that she doesn't want to live an ordinary life like a commoner, she only pursues luxury and wealth, and her status is shady, so what else can she do other than become the concubine of a dignitary?
In whose hands will the last blood of the dignified Hou family be in the end.It's okay when you're young and beautiful, but it's going to be difficult when you're old and ugly.

If she met someone who was rich and jaded, cheated her of the little money in her hand, and then kicked him out, Ji Qingrou would be miserable.

But this is the way she chooses to live, and Gu Yunxiao can't say anything.It's just that the consequences of this choice are good or bad, sweet or bitter, only Ji Qingrou knows in her heart.

Xiao Xilin didn't want to continue talking about this matter, since it's over, there's no need to bring it up again, let's talk about other things: "The marriage of the second prince has been confirmed, the emperor refers to the marriage, and the choice is the second son of the Ministry of Officials. female."

The eldest daughter was kidnapped and killed when An Guohou forced the palace, but the second daughter happened to escape because she went to the temple to burn incense.

The emperor thought that she would be blessed if she survived a catastrophe, so he personally selected her to be the second prince's official wife.

Gu Yunxiao was surprised when he heard that, he didn't expect that the second daughter of the Minister of the Ministry of Officials escaped a catastrophe, and a great blessing came.After the second prince inherits the throne, won't this second girl become a queen?

"It was supposed to be the eldest daughter of the Minister of the Ministry of Officials, but in the end...it's a pity." Xiao Xilin sighed softly. This eldest daughter of the Minister of Officials is knowledgeable in books and etiquette, elegant and luxurious, and is a good candidate for the queen. For fancy.

It's a pity that she was killed in the bombing later. Although the second daughter was a bit inferior, she was lucky enough and her family background was considered to be the highest among the remaining girls, so she was handpicked as the second concubine.

"The emperor plans to abdicate after the second prince's wedding." The second prince was calm in danger when An Guohou forced the palace, and he had the air of a general at a young age, and he stood firmly in front of the emperor to protect him.

Real love can be seen in times of crisis. The second prince's filial piety moved the emperor. He is no longer young. After Qingguo got rid of An Guohou, he cleaned up again and pulled out all the nails of restlessness.

He sang a bad face, and the rest of the red face should be the second prince's turn, which is a good time to pave the way for this youngest son.

"Then, should my husband continue to follow the new king, or..."

Xiao Xilin smiled wryly: "Originally, I planned to resign and return to the mansion, so as to be with Madam well. It's just that the Emperor acted vigorously and wiped out the second Madam's plan personally. I have to repay this love."

He also didn't want to owe favors, but the emperor acted first and cleared the trouble before he made a move, so that people had to accept it, so naturally he couldn't say "no" to the emperor.

"The emperor intends to let me assist the new emperor, whether it is three to five years or ten years, he will not ask me to stay in the court forever." The emperor also knew in his heart that Xiao Xilin had already intended to leave, and now it is because of this favor He had no choice but to stay, so how could he force the Taifu to devote himself to the new king?
Besides, the new king needs an old minister to teach him to find out the most suitable direction for him.

It's just that the first few years were fine, but after a long time, the new king also needed to belong to his confidant, but Xiao Xilin became a non-embarrassing existence, and he would not stay for long.

Gu Yunxiao held his hand and said with a smile: "The second prince is smart, I'm afraid he will be able to take charge of his own affairs in a few years, and the husband will be able to take off the burden, and have nothing to do."

"It's just that my husband is so young and doesn't flex his muscles in the court. If he just comes back home like this, he won't be reckless and bored? Don't you think it's a pity to resign and come back to the government after ten years of hard study?" She It was strange in my heart that although Xiao Xilin had no ambitions, she did not dislike the imperial court, so she would not want to be famous forever, but she was also happy to leave a good name.

But now she wants to come back to be with her wholeheartedly, Gu Yunxiao feels an indescribable disobedience, but can't ask.

"Our child is about to be born. It is my wish to be able to watch him grow up. Xiao's mansion has finally become lively again. I have to work harder with my wife. We are surrounded by children and grandchildren, and we are noisy every day." Xiao Xi Rin gestured at the table, then laughed again: "We have to ask the carpenter to make a bigger table than usual, so that we can accommodate our children."

Gu Yunxiao looked at his gestures, and couldn't help laughing: "There are so many children, and my husband has resigned from office again, so what should I do if I can't afford them in the future?"

"Madam, don't worry, the Xiao family has left a lot of wealth in several generations. It is also possible to raise ten or eight children. When they grow up, I don't need to bear the burden. I just need to be in charge of Madam all the time."

Gu Yunxiao was full of longing for the future Xiao Xilin described. He stretched out his hand to caress his lower abdomen, as if he could imagine the cleanness surrounded by several little Douding, the white and tender little hands in the palm of his hand, the childish voice of the baby. Yan Tongyu lingered in his ears, and he felt happy when he thought about it: "Then I have to teach them well, to love younger sisters and younger brothers, and the family should be harmonious and beautiful. You and I also have to level the bowl of water as much as possible. It must make one or two of them feel left out and hurt."

Xiao Xilin knew that she was thinking of herself, held Gu Yunxiao's tender legs and said with a smile: "As a husband, I listen to my wife, and whatever my wife says is what she says. From now on, my wife will be the master of everything in the house, and the children have to be right too. Madame is filial, otherwise I wouldn't be polite to them."

Gu Yunxiao couldn't help laughing as if he could see the mischievous children being scolded by Xiao Xilin with a sullen face.

Following the second prince's wedding, Xiao Xilin was too busy to touch the ground.There are too many preparations, the Ministry of Household Affairs and the Ministry of Rituals have to be busy at the same time, and the emperor plans to announce his abdication when the second prince gets married, and prepares to amnesty the world. Fish run out.

Gu Yunxiao was carefully served by the two nuns sent by Mrs. Zhen Guohou, her complexion gradually improved, and Liu Xu was overjoyed.Every time I do something, I have to ask Mammy first, and only after Mammy nods, she dares to do it, and she is very careful.

Feeling as if she was being treated like porcelain, Gu Yunxiao couldn't help but laugh.I just knew that the maids were nervous, so I let them go, so as not to worry a few caring girls.

Liu Xu saw that the weather outside was fine, and after asking her mother, she found a place leeward of the wind, moved a soft couch, and asked Gu Yunxiao to come out to bask in the sun, and enjoy the spring scenery again, which relieved her boredom.

Otherwise, it is not good for the body to stay in the house all the time.

After finally being released, Gu Yunxiao took a deep breath, only to feel the faint fragrance of flowers filling the tip of his nose.The catkin beside him made tea and let it cool for a while before handing it to him.

Qiu Hong went to the kitchen to pick up a basket of snacks in person, and Qiu Lu stood waiting a foot away, first to obey Gu Yunxiao's orders, and second to guard the surroundings, even in Xiao's mansion, she couldn't take it lightly.

Gu Yun waved his hands and signaled Qiu Lu to rest for a while: "There are Xiao Jiawei around, so don't be too tired."

Qiu Lu shook her head and said: "The other Xiao Jiawei are all outsiders, so it's not good to come into this yard. If someone has bad intentions, dress up as a maidservant and sneak in, approach Madam's side, if no one is vigilant, it's always not good."

Of course she also knew that Xiao Er's vigilance in the mansion became more and more careful.Anyone who enters or exits Xiao's mansion has to be inspected two or three times, and the servants who come and go need to give a secret sign and take out the wooden signboard belonging to their identity to move around.

The courtyard where Gu Yunxiao lives has Xiao Jiawei on the outside and autumn red and autumn green inside. Except for a catkin and two nuns sent by Mrs. Zhen Guohou, other servants are not allowed to approach at will.

The last time Gu Yunxiao almost died, Xiao Jiawei felt ashamed of his wife and Taifu, so he naturally cheered up.

Especially with the second prince's big wedding, the whole capital is full of excitement.Both sides of the road are full of ordinary people who want to pay their respects to the royal family, and there are countless people inside and out.

A place with a lot of people is prone to accidents, and it is a good opportunity to hide. Who knows if someone will be disadvantageous to Madam?

(End of this chapter)