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Chapter 102 Out of the Mountain (2)

Sheng Changhou, father and son talked for a long time, and then they left after breakfast.

Only the Sheng family and the Xue family knew about the plan to inspect the northwest. Marquis Sheng Chang didn't intend to consult with his staff, so he called Sheng Xiuyi and his brother to Mrs. Sheng's Yuanyang Pavilion to talk about it.

After Brother Sheng Xiuyi left, Sheng Changhou was in a much better mood.

Mrs. Sheng became worried.

She didn't dare to ask, because Marquis Sheng Chang didn't like women asking about political affairs the most.

But Sheng Changhou noticed Madam Sheng's uneasy expression, so he knew what she was thinking, and said: "Don't worry, Brother Yi usually keeps few words, but he understands in his heart. He is a martial artist, self-protection is not a problem. Don't worry His trip to the Northwest."

Mrs. Sheng sighed, and said, "Parents, why not worry?"

Sheng Changhou picked up the teacup and stopped answering.

Mrs. Sheng sighed again.

Seeing that Marquis Sheng Chang's expression was okay, it was a rare good mood, Madam Sheng boldly said: "...the new wife just passed through the door, and Master Hou is too strict. Ah Yuan is so wronged."

Sheng Changhou's hand holding the teacup paused slightly.

He really wanted to say: "If you, the mistress, are not merciful and don't use the rules of a small family to control the current Marquis's mansion, why should I worry about everything? If I hand over all the Marquis' mansion to you, I am afraid that I will be punished by the capital. The famous family joked that we are carrying the reputation of the Marquis Mansion, following the rules of the country gentry, and living like nouveau riche."

But looking at the compassion in the corner of Mrs. Sheng's eyes, she didn't say anything after all.

This woman has been kind and meek all her life, why force her to change.She was originally from a gentry family in Huizhou. Although she has learned some of Mrs. Hou Men's manners in the capital these years, she still maintains her gentleness and cannot change it.

If you force her to change her temperament.Changed beyond recognition, what good?

Now that he can control it, he can control it for a few years.When he dies in the future, find a capable eldest daughter-in-law to support the inner house.

Thinking about it, Sheng Changhou's thoughts turned to Xue Dongyuan.

When he scolded Xue Shi, Xue Shi didn't cry or tremble.She knelt down and kowtowed to Sheng Changhou, and her answering voice was very calm and modest, which surprised Sheng Changhou.

She answered Sheng Changhou's question honestly, saying that she didn't know that among the three nights that Sheng Xiuyi stayed with Aunt Fan for two days and Aunt Xue for one day, two nights were spent in the study outside.

Sheng Changhou wanted to reprimand her, but he retorted and scolded her harshly.

She no longer quibbles, nor cries, and respectfully kowtows to admit her mistake.At least it shows that this woman has dignity in her heart. She understands that Sheng Changhou is the head of the family and must obey unconditionally.

Marquis Sheng Chang was very satisfied with this, Xue was like a woman from a big family.

If it was the second daughter-in-law, Ge Shi, I'm afraid she would still cry and tell her about it.

But patriarchy is at home, just like the monarchy is at court, and no doubts are allowed.

The monarch said that you have committed a crime, and intends to punish you. What is the use of sophistry, only obedience.Only by understanding this can we be as submissive as Xue Shi.

To be able to do this, to be manly, is indeed impressive.

When Sheng Changhou consciously scolded people, his aura was terrifying, but Mrs. Xue didn't cry in panic, but responded calmly, with the courage to stand still in strong winds and waves.

"If she wasn't the emperor's favorite woman, she would be an excellent daughter-in-law. Looking at Jinghua, there is no woman like Mrs. Xue who does not give in to others. Naturally, she can't teach such a calm and courageous woman like Xue's Dongyuan." Conspiracy granddaughter." Sheng Changhou sighed silently in his heart.

It is too early to say that the Xue family and the Sheng family will have a tough battle in the future.

Maybe Concubine Sheng gave birth to a prince, and the emperor would make her the empress with blessings and good morals. The third prince would naturally be the son, and the position of crown prince would definitely fall on the third prince born to Concubine Sheng.

So, what is the Zhenxian Hou Xue family still fighting for?
Zhen Xianhou has always been cautious, seeks stability, and never speculates, so he survived 40 years in the imperial court.For the sake of the second prince to pay for the Xue family's century-old foundation, I'm afraid Zhen Xianhou won't be able to make up his mind.

Once they win, the Xue family's glory is just icing on the cake, it doesn't matter if they want it or not.

Once defeated, the family will be ransacked and exterminated.

It's not worth it at all!

Sheng Changhou felt that Xue's family, the Xianhou of Shizhen, would definitely not do anything against the second prince again.

Although the two families will not be too close due to the political situation, they are definitely not enemies.Then, Xue's Dongyuan being the eldest daughter-in-law of the Sheng family is not in the way.

pity.

It's a pity that she was met by the emperor first.

Neither the Sheng family nor Sheng Xiuyi should have too much affection for Xue, otherwise they will be very disappointed and sad in the future.

Thinking about it, Sheng Changhou said to Mrs. Sheng: "She has lost her duty as the main wife, so I will naturally blame her. I am not wrong, why is she wronged? If Brother Yi was resting in the Jingsheyuan, I would not So angry... There are wives and concubines, and the man is still resting in the study outside, didn't she, as the main wife, lose her duty?"

Mrs. Sheng immediately dared not take anything down, and responded to Sheng Changhou with a smile.

*******
After Dong Yuan brought Qiangwei back to the Jingsheyuan, he hurriedly asked the maid to fetch water to cleanse his face, reborn and put on some powder to make himself look more energetic.

Qiangwei stood aside tremblingly, not daring to say anything easily.The moment she saw Dong Yuan coming out of Jingsheyuan, tears fell down like beads with a broken thread.

Before I wiped away my tears, I met Shi Ziye and Third Master.

Now he pretended that nothing happened, covering his face with powder.

In Yuanyang Pavilion, Dong Yuan must have encountered something sad.

She was hesitating whether to comfort Dong Yuan, when Dong Yuan asked her: "Qiangwei, I was very uncomfortable when you told me about Aunt Fan the day before yesterday. You wanted to say it yesterday morning, but I stopped you. Are you You want to tell me that the eldest son is resting in the study outside?"

Qiangwei nodded hurriedly, and suddenly realized: "Yes. Grandma, did Lord Hou and Madam blame you for this?"

Dong Yuan smiled wryly: "Last night, Shizi went to the study outside again, and Lord Hou got angry."

Qiangwei knew the news this morning.

But yesterday Dong Yuan didn't let her say it, but today she felt that she didn't dare to say it.

So she wasn't surprised at all.

Dong Yuan drank a cup of tea by himself, calmed down, and still called Mother Luo, Ju Hong and Ju Xiang to help cut the clothes for Sheng Xiuyi's summer coat.

After working for about half an hour, the maid serving outside suddenly said: "The son is back..."

The scarlet felt curtain was raised, and Sheng Xiuyi walked in.He was still wearing the azure Nara thick straight gown, with no ripples on his expression.

Dong Yuan hurriedly ordered Mother Luo and others to put away the things.

"It's a mess here..." Dong Yuan laughed, "My lord, please sit in the inner room."

Sheng Xiuyi knew that he was helping him to make the coat, and Dong Yuan had told him about it, so he went to the inner room without further questioning.

Dong Yuan turned around and ordered the servant girl to serve tea, and he also came in.

The servant girl served tea, and Luo's mother and the others also packed up, and they all hid from the east room to the outside room.

Sheng Xiuyi took half a sip of the clear tea, and was silent for a moment, as if he was thinking about how to speak.

Dong Yuan also took two sips of tea.

"...Daddy was born in the army. He speaks and acts tougher, but he has no bad intentions. If you say something, don't take it to your heart." Sheng Xiuyi said after a while.

Sure enough, he came back to comfort her because he saw her crying.

Dong Yuan hurriedly laughed and said: "What the son of the world said is true, I am overthinking." Then he told Sheng Xiuyi what Sheng Changhou told her, and said, "My aunt is not good, please take care of it. If it is very bad, go back The same is true for Jingsheyuan. You go to the outer study room, not to mention your parents, even we... can't bear it."

Sheng Xiuyi was slightly distracted, and after a while, the teacup he was holding was placed heavily on the kang table.

This reaction...

Dong Yuan's heart suddenly turned gray.

Can't be so unlucky?
She was scolded by Marquis Sheng Chang in the morning, and now she is scolded by Sheng Xiuyi again?
"Ah Yuan, ever since you entered the Sheng family, since you said you wanted to be the daughter-in-law of the Sheng family, have I ever been suspicious of you?" Sheng Xiuyi's voice was cold, "Why are you angry? If it's because I'm staying with my aunt. I've already gone to the outer study, why are you still angry?"

Where is she angry?

"Master, I'm not angry at all." Dong Yuan said.A few days ago, she was worried about hurting the child because of the intercourse. Although she always reminded him to be careful, she tried her best to fulfill her wife's obligations.

Why did he still think she was angry?
Aren't you talking to him in a pleasant manner?
If there was anything abnormal, it was that she was timid during the intercourse a few days ago and didn't tell him the reason.

Dong Yuan also wanted to tell Sheng Xiuyi about her possible pregnancy.

But without definite news, she couldn't guarantee it.During these days, she often inquired about Yuexin with Mother Luo, and she heard that women who had intercourse delayed ten or twenty days.If she told Sheng Xiuyi, and then just refused by Yue Xin, it would be very embarrassing if she was not pregnant.

On the one hand, it makes people happy; on the other hand, it shows how eager she is to conceive, as if she wants to take credit for it!
She was used to being cautious, and it was impossible for her to speak without definite news.

Dong Yuan still wanted to explain, but Sheng Xiuyi said: "Usually no one is here, but you call me Shizi?"

Something slipped from Dong Yuan's heart, and she was hit so hard that she couldn't say anything anymore.

It turned out that there was some emotional conflict and I didn't hide it well.

"You call me Tianhe." Sheng Xiuyi's voice was cold, he stood up and walked in front of her, "Ah Yuan, you are still a child, you can't hide the thoughts in your heart. If you are unhappy, you can't do it Tell me about these false virtues!"

Dong Yuan looked up at him, and found that his dark agate-like eyes were rippling, reflecting her pale face.

When he talked about this, how powerless was the sophistry.

She had no choice but to lower her head, and said in a weak voice: "I didn't do well, Tianhe. I will work hard..."

For some reason, Sheng Xiuyi's words made her want to cry more than Sheng Changhou scolded her, and her eyes were filled with water.

Feeling that the light in front of him dimmed, Sheng Xiuyi supported the seat support of the chair she made, wrapped her in the small chair, and leaned over to press her.

His head was about to touch Dong Yuan's head, and Dong Yuan could smell the fragrance of his body.

"Ah Yuan..." he called Dong Yuan's name, his voice was low and full of temptation, "raise your head..."

Dong Yuan obeyed and raised his face.

Without any warning, his lips moved up to grab hers.

(End of this chapter)