Xu Yunxi bit her lip and whispered: "Mom, is this marriage between us and the Hua family really a high-profile affair? Does it mean that these things must be plotted between the daughter and Mr. Hua? Mr. Hua will obviously do that that day.
I told you that he doesn’t dislike our family or me!”
Xu Yunxi remembered how anxious she was when she first heard those gossips. Later, Mrs. Xu was humiliated in the Prince's Mansion, and she almost burst into tears. At that time, it was Hua Qi who comforted her and told her personally that he would not break off the engagement.
Will marry her, and from then on, she will not listen to those rumors, and only Hua Qi is in her eyes and heart. She believes that this man will protect her and make her happy!
Seeing Xu Yunxi like this, Mrs. Xu felt very uncomfortable. She whispered: "If there were still men alive in our family, with our status as the Duke of the country, we would naturally not climb high, but who said your grandfather and your father are both
You left early. The Xu family has been cut off from your lineage. It’s not like you don’t know what kind of life your mother has lived with you these years. If it weren’t for your grandpa Yan to help us, we would have been unable to gain a foothold in the capital!
When I first approached the Huafu family in Lucheng, my mother thought that Huafu would be the same as us and lose power. But at least Huafu is everyone in Lucheng and you don’t have any parents-in-law. After you marry, you will be the head of the family.
Mom, I won't suffer any loss, but who would have thought that the handsome man has such a big backing. When he didn't win the first prize, so many noble ladies were staring at him, let alone now that he is the top pick in high school, plus the queen's favor...
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Xu Yunxi bit her lip tightly and could no longer speak. Please visit for the latest free chapter of this book. She grew up in a big family. The Xu Guogong Mansion has gone from prosperity to decline and to the current level of sustainability. She sees the reasons.
Knowing clearly, she naturally knew that Mrs. Xu's words were right and for her own good, but she really couldn't do it if she had to take a concubine for Hua Qi before she got married!
"Okay, the time is coming, we can't let the Queen wait, right?" Madam Xu looked at the time and saw that the time agreed with the Queen was approaching, she didn't bother to persuade Xu Yunxi anymore and packed her bags.
He hurried out of the door, and before getting in the car, he told Xu Yunxi, "Xier, don't worry, Mom will not harm you. Mom has lived for most of her life and has never seen anything. Do you believe in Mom? Mom will do this."
It’s all for your own good!”
Xu Yunxi was really confused and could only stand there in a daze, watching Mrs. Xu's carriage drive further and further away.
Today is the day when the Queen summons Mrs. Xu to talk about getting married, so naturally she cannot go along.
"Miss, the madam is far away, let's go in!" Xu Yunxi's personal maid reminded her in a low voice.
"Hongdou, tell me, can't Mr. Hua and I be a couple for the rest of our lives just like the Queen and the Emperor?" Xu Yunxi suddenly whispered.
Xu Yunxi's personal maid was stunned and whispered, "Miss, you grew up in a big family. You should know more about concubinage than Hongdou, and you should understand better than Hongdou. The Emperor's deep love for the Queen,
How many people in this world can match that?"
"You're right, dad also has a few aunts, but they have nothing to offer, so they let them go. Even my parents are like this, so how can I be exempted from the secular world!" Xu Yunxi smiled bitterly, "It turned out to be my extravagant hope!
"
Seeing that Xu Yunxi was so uncomfortable, Hongdou said: "In fact, not only the young lady envies the Queen, but also the women of our powerful country want to be like the Queen and be able to marry such a man. It's just that the Emperor and the Queen have only been married for a short time.
Who knows what will happen next?”
"Hongdou, the Queen is so good, she deserves the Emperor's undivided attention. Stop talking nonsense!" Xu Yunxi said coldly.
Hongdou quickly lowered his eyes and eyebrows, not daring to say any more.
Xu Yunxi sighed and returned to the Xu Mansion.
On the way to the Prince's Mansion, Mrs. Xu's heart was naturally overwhelmed and extremely uncomfortable. But this is the fate of women. How many people can escape it?
"Madam, we're here!" The mother-in-law's voice sounded outside, interrupting Mrs. Xu's meditation. At the same time, the curtain in front of her eyes was also lifted.
Looking at the palace in front of her, Mrs. Xu suddenly became nervous. Ever since Xu Yunxi's father died, she was no longer qualified to enter this palace!
"Mrs. Xu, the Queen has asked her servants to come out to greet you!" Mammy, who had been waiting at the palace gate for a long time, stepped forward with a smile and bowed respectfully.
"Hello, mama. I've never seen her before, so I don't know how to call her?" Mrs. Xu got off the carriage and quickly smiled at the mama.
"My maid's surname is Liao, Madam Xu, don't be polite, just call me Nanny Liao!" As the nanny said, she took Mrs. Xu and her mother-in-law into the palace gate, and walked along the palace road paved with bluestones.
Go straight to the inner palace.
Mrs. Xu had not been to the palace for many years, so naturally she did not know Aunt Liao, but she was extremely polite in her words. After walking with Aunt Liao for about half an hour, she finally arrived at Qiankun Palace.
"Mrs. Xu, you are here!" Yingrun had been waiting at the entrance of Qiankun Palace for a long time. When she saw Mrs. Xu, she happily greeted her.
There were all unfamiliar faces along the way, and Mrs. Xu was very nervous. Now that she saw Yingrun, she relaxed a lot, and quickly followed Yingrun into the Qiankun Palace. Grandma Liao was just a foreigner.
Naturally, I retreated.[
"Our empress said that before, we always met Mrs. Xu at the Prince's Mansion. It was convenient, but after all, it didn't feel very formal. Today we were discussing the marriage between Mr. Hua and Miss Xu, so we invited Mrs. Xu to come to the palace.
It's a sign of respect for the Xu family." Yingrun said with a smile as she walked.
"The Queen is thoughtful!" Mrs. Xu quickly replied.
In the flower hall of Qiankunfu, Chu had been waiting early in the morning. When he saw Mrs. Xu coming, he nodded and said with a smile: "It's really tiring to ask Mrs. Xu to come to the palace to meet you!"
If someone else had said this, Madam Xu would have felt that this person was hypocritical. However, Madam Xu knew Chu Yiqing well and knew that she did not like trouble the most. She immediately smiled and said, "Thanks to the Empress, I can enter."
Being in the imperial palace once is my blessing, how can I dare to say that I am tired and not tired!"
Chu Yiqing smiled, had a chair moved, given a seat, and served her recently made snacks and hot tea.
Mrs. Xu had always known that Chu Yiqing was very particular about food. When she went to the Prince's Mansion, she would always eat a few pieces. But now in this splendid palace, she was so depressed that she couldn't eat anything.
Seeing her being so reserved, Chu Yiqing felt that he had miscalculated. He originally wanted to have a grander wedding ceremony to show respect for the Xu family, but he did not expect that it would make Mrs. Xu uncomfortable.
"Mrs. Xu, there are some pear trees planted in the backyard of this palace. They are blooming right now. Do you want to go and take a look?" Chu Yiqing said with a smile, trying to ease Mrs. Xu's nervousness.
Mrs. Xu got what she asked for, so she got up first. The two of them just took their bodyguard with them and went to the backyard while talking.
Breaking away from the gorgeous decorations and getting close to nature, Mrs. Xu felt much more relaxed. She slowly began to talk and laugh. The two soon agreed on a date to get married. It was in August, and the weather was cool at that time.
Some.
"Queen, when I was going out, Mrs. Lu stopped me and had a word with me." Mrs. Xu finally found an opportunity and spoke in a low voice.
"Mrs. Lu?" Chu Yiqing was startled. Could it be that Mrs. Lu hasn't given up yet?
"Mrs. Lu said that Lu Ningxin is willing to marry the playboy as a concubine, but she must marry him together on the same day!" Mrs. Xu whispered, biting her lip tightly.
Only then did Chu Yiqing understand. He smiled slowly and said, "Mrs. Xu agreed?"
Mrs. Xu hesitated for a moment, not knowing what to say. After all, it was Hua Qi who took the concubine, not their Xu Mansion. If she said yes, it would be a bit ridiculous, but if she said...
"Empress, I know that you love our Xi'er, but we know the situation of our family. I have already discussed it with Xi'er. If the Empress and Mr. Hua have this idea, our Xu family will not
Opposed!" Mrs. Xu had no choice but to say, retreating in order to advance, and kicked the ball to Chu Yiqing and Hua Qi. In this way, she only expressed her attitude.
Chu Yiqing smiled lightly and said: "Mrs. Xu, we have been together for so long, and we can be considered friends. To tell you the truth, I really liked Lu Ningxin's child before, and it was rare that she had a fate with Qi'er. But later, Qi'er
My son told me that he only wants to marry Yunxi and protect Yunxi, so I have long since stopped thinking about this!"
Mrs. Xu was startled and raised her eyes in surprise, "Really? Mr. Hua really said that?"
Chu Yiqing smiled and said: "Of course, can I still lie to you?"
Mrs. Xu quickly bowed and said, "Thank you, Queen!"
Chu Yiqing quickly helped her up and said: "Mrs. Xu, what are you doing to thank me? Qi'er and Yunxi are in love, do I have to put someone between them? This concubine thing will happen in the future.
Don’t mention it again, as for Lu Ningxin, I will naturally ask the emperor to find a good marriage for her!"
Mrs. Xu was completely relieved and quickly thanked her again.
After being sent away by Mrs. Xu, Chu Yiqing sighed quietly.
"Mother, this matter has been solved, why are you still sighing?" Yingrun brought red dates and glutinous rice porridge. This porridge was a non-staple food for Blessing Tim, but it was too much, so Yingrun brought it over for Chu Yiqing to drink.
, it is a good thing anyway and cannot be wasted.
"Yingrun, do you also feel that I did something wrong regarding Lu Ningxin's matter?"
Yingrun cooled the porridge for Chu Yiqing and said, "Of course your Majesty has your considerations!"
Chu Yiqing nodded lightly, "I also have a selfish side. Hua Qi was entrusted to me by Mr. Hua before he died. I regard him as an adopted son, so I naturally have to consider him. When I first met with the Xu family
When we were discussing the marriage, I also saw that Hua Qi had no interest. Maybe he agreed to the marriage just to avoid disobeying me. Later, he met Lu Ningxin, and it was obvious that there was a lot of smile on his face. I wanted to help him.
, I just wanted to go with the flow, but I didn’t expect to end up in this situation!”
"But it's because of this incident that the Xu family saw clearly the true feelings that Mr. Hua has for Miss Xu's family!" Yingrun said with a smile, "Madam, you don't have to worry. When Mr. Hua and Miss Xu said those words in the Prince's Mansion before,
The slave heard this and was very excited. It is good for the handsome man to understand his responsibilities and understand what he wants!"
Chu Yiqing tilted his head and looked at her: "What did Qi'er say to Xu Yunxi?"
Yingrun pursed her lips and said with a smile: "Of course the playboy can't say anything to Miss Xu openly, but when he rejected Miss Lu, he said that he and Miss Xu would grow old together!"
After hearing this, Chu Yiqing nodded, "Although we have gone full circle, we are still back to the starting point, but at least Qi'er can figure it out!"
Yingrun smiled and said, "That's right. So, Madam, don't worry about it. Just ask the Emperor to find a good family for Miss Lu. If the Emperor comes forward, the stubborn old man Lu will definitely be crazy with joy!"
Chu Yiqing nodded and said: "In that case, I will tell the emperor today, but before that, let Lei Ting go and have a look at Lu Ningxin to see what the disease is and whether it can be cured. Otherwise, who is sick?
I want it!"
Yingrun said cheerfully: "Then slave girl, go and ask someone to inform Lord Lei right now!" After Yingrun said that, she put the bowl in front of Chu Yiqing and said with a smile, "Madam, the porridge is cold, you can drink it!"
Chu Yiqing nodded and let Yingrun go about her business, but he took the porridge to the baby's room and ate it with Little Blessing.
Three days later, Lei Lei returned to the palace and said that Miss Lu's body was completely healed.
"Okay? So fast?" Chu Yiqing said in surprise, "He is indeed a magic doctor with ghost hands!"
Lei Lei said with a smile: "To be precise, Miss Lu has a mental illness, not a real illness. As soon as she saw me, she dared to stay in bed and got up immediately!"
Chu Yiqing was stunned. He didn't expect that Lu Ningxin would pretend to be sick. She pitied Mrs. Lu against all the parents in the world!
"The eldest lady of the Lu family died of heart palpitations back then. Miss Lu knew the crux of Mrs. Lu's heart, so she took the opportunity to pretend to be sick to force Mrs. Lu. Now that Mrs. Lu knows the truth, she is making quite a fuss!" Lei Lei said slowly.
Lip, this job is interesting. I watched a farce for free.
Chu Yiqing sighed and said: "Okay, go down, thank you for your hard work!"
Thunder then said goodbye.
"I didn't expect that Miss Lu was pretending to be ill, but it really blinded the queen's thoughts about her!" Yingrun said angrily.
"That's it, let's let this be over!" Chu Yiqing whispered.
Soon after, Chu Yiqing asked Li Huang to find a man of the same age among the idle court officials' sons, and proposed marriage to Lu Ningxin, saying that the marriage was also scheduled for August.
After June, the weather gradually became hotter, and rice and wheat from various places were harvested one after another. Li Guo's treasury finally had surplus grain again, and Li Huang's mood improved, and he promoted a group of new officials to the court.
Among the officials, Hua Qi was the number one scholar, and he was worshiped as Shaoqing of Dali Temple, with an official rank of fourth rank. Li Tieshuan was Tanhua, and was named the prefect of Chu Han, with an official rank of fifth rank.
The imperial edict from the imperial court arrived at Shangjia Village in Chu Han, and the small mountain village became agitated again.
After Tieshuan and Xu Zhi returned home, they just said that they had won the title of Tanhua without making any clear arrangements. When the imperial edict arrived and the eunuch announced it, Li Laoer was so excited that he trembled all over and sat down on the ground.
"His father, our Shuanzi has become an official, and he is still a high official!" Li Lin threw himself on Li Laoer and started crying. No one could persuade him to stop him. Finally, Jin Yu came and took him away.
Advise to stop.
"What's your father-in-law's name?" Zhao Maimai also learned some diplomatic skills after going to the capital twice, and first went to see the father-in-law who announced the decree.
"Mr. Zhao, please don't be polite. Just call me Xiao Chunzi. When I came, the emperor specially asked me to bring it to Mr. Zhao. There are also things in the car that the Queen Mother gave to you and your family. You can count them later.
Just a moment, ready to sign for it!" The father-in-law quickly replied with his fists in hand respectfully.
"Eunuch Xiaochunzi, if that's the case, then go to the humble house and eat some thin wine, don't mind it!" Zhao Maimai said quickly.
The father-in-law had received the order before he came, so he naturally knew the status of the Zhao family in relation to the emperor and the empress. He dared not entrust anyone with anything, so he just put down his things and left.
Zhao Xiaomai quickly stuffed fifty taels of silver into Xiao Chunzi's father-in-law. Xiao Chunzi didn't dare to ask for it, so he pushed him for a long time before accepting it.
After Zhao Xiaomai sent the people away, he saw that the Li family was surrounded by people, and he said happily: "Now that Shuanzi is successful, it is the glory of our village. In this way, everyone will come to have a drink in the evening, and we will be lively
It’s lively and you won’t come home until you’re drunk!”
Everyone responded quickly.
At this moment in the room, Mrs. Li Lin had gradually calmed down, holding Tie Shuan's hand tightly and not letting go.
"Okay, okay, I know Tie Shuan is promising now! Don't hold me back, let the young couple go and be happy while we discuss what to eat for dinner tonight. We want to have a grand party tonight. Our house
You can use the things as you like, just think of me as congratulating Tieshuan!" Jin Yu said with a smile.
"Sister Jinyu, this can't be done. I've already prepared all the money, but I don't know when the imperial edict will arrive, so I didn't make arrangements in advance. If it doesn't work, I can just invite you to a drink tomorrow!" Li Lin quickly wiped her tears and said
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"It's just that it's hard to get my younger siblings to come up with something. This Miss Chu has already helped our Tieshuan family a lot. We all know it and we know it well!" Li Laoer also said quickly.
"Okay, after all these years, we still lack this little thing? I said tonight is the night, don't worry, I will ask Li Zi, Xia Zhi and others to come over to help, you will be the boss, taste the benefits first, and wait for the iron later.
Now that Shuan has taken office, I will hire four or five girls to take care of you!" Jin Yu waved her hand and decided, asking Liu San to go back and call someone to get the things.
Li Lin burst into tears and said with a smile: "Sister Jinyu, then I'm really rude, let Tieshuan honor you from now on!"
"Yes, as long as you say this, I will be satisfied!" Jin Yu laughed loudly, took Li Linshi's hand and said, "Look, you have finally survived, and you are going to enjoy happiness!"
Li Linshi smiled and said: "Since Miss Chu came here, I have been enjoying blessings these years. Miss Chu and your family are my family's great benefactors!"
"Don't you see that you are saying this again, and you need Tieshuan to be capable, right?" Jin Yu took Li Linshi's hand, and thinking about it these past years, it really felt like a dream.
Mr. Li's house was bustling with activity, but Mr. Li's house was in a state of gloom and misery at the moment. Mr. Li was so frightened that he didn't even dare to go out.
"Let you do it. You may regret it this time. Tie Shuan has become the prefect. From now on, Tie Shuan will have the final say on Chu Han's big and small matters. I want to see how we live this day!" Li
The boss said bitterly to Mrs. Li, smoking a big cigarette.
"Are you telling me that you were not responsible for that incident? You were the one who insisted on giving Zhuzi a wife in that room. Now it's fine. You lost such a big God of Wealth just for a room!" Li Mushi was very angry.
, I blame her now. When she wanted that house back, Boss Li was not very happy.
As soon as Boss Li heard this, his heart suddenly became angry. He whipped the bench under his buttocks and threw it towards Li Mushi. It hit the corner of Li Mushi's eyes and cracked a big hole on the bench.
The mouth was full of blood.
"Boss Li, what kind of life have I had with you all these years, and you still dare to hit me? I will fight with you today!" Li Mushi said, regardless of the injury on his face, he lowered his head and bumped into
He grabbed Boss Li's stomach and pushed him to the ground, and the two started fighting.
While the two were fighting, Li Tiezhu's wife came in with a crying child on her back. When she saw this posture, she cursed: "Two old and immortal things, they only eat, drink, shit and sleep all day long, and they can't earn a penny."
, you are still fighting here and making trouble, do you have money to watch?"
Li Mushi quickly got off Boss Li's body and looked at his wife's face. She was speechless for a long time.
"Grandma has pooped again. It stinks so much. Go and change her quickly!" Tiezhu's wife said coldly.
Tiezhu’s wife is talking about Mr. Li’s mother, Old Mrs. Li. A few years ago, Old Mr. Li died of illness, leaving Old Mrs. Li living alone in the previous small shabby house. Since she fell down last year, she has never been there again.
When she got up, she had to be cared for when she was eating, drinking, sleeping, and sleeping. Li Mushi had already had enough of waiting for her, and she was so evil that she wanted to starve Mrs. Li to death. Who knew that Mrs. Li could resist, and she is still alive today.
"This old immortal, it's been how many days, and he can't die without eating or drinking. He's really become a spirit!" Li Mushi cursed and went out, not wanting to think that Tiezhu's wife called her "old immortal" and learned from her.
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Mrs. Li now lives in the two broken houses that Mr. Li returned to her. She is crying secretly while listening to the sound of gongs and drums outside.
She knew that her eldest daughter-in-law was going to starve to death. Fortunately, Li Laoer, a child who valued friendship, often gave her some food. Now that her grandson had become a high official, she still thought about enjoying the blessings with her grandson.
, must not die!
Just as I was thinking about it, I saw Li Mushi come in, and started scolding Mrs. Li as soon as she saw her. Old Mrs. Li was lying on the bed, not saying a word, just staring at the dark roof, waiting for Li Mushi.
After you finish scolding, clean it up for her.
"Damn old woman, just lie there in the urine!" After Li Mushi finished cursing, she turned around and walked away, slamming the door behind her.