Xiao Shuer returned to the boudoir, and there was already a maid waiting at the door, opening the bead curtain.
The decoration in the room is elegant, without any hint of luxury, with smooth floors and exquisite furniture. There is a huanghuali flower stand by the window, with a clay pot with classical patterns on it, and a few plum blossoms in full bloom.
This was cut after the last buds opened. Early spring is approaching and the plum blossoms have withered.
Looking at the carved lacquer table in the hall, a small and exquisite gold incense burner was placed on it. There was a faint green smoke curling up, and a light and fragrant fragrance was lingering.
There was an elegantly patterned carpet under the desk. Xiao Shuer took off her shoes and stepped on the floor with her beautiful feet in snow-white stockings. She walked to the desk and knelt on the ground. Her slender waist was straight, matching her delicate and elegant appearance.
The painted eyebrows become more clean and elegant.
Unparalleled beauty.
The maid removed the incense burner, brought the tea tray, and brought up a pot of tea that had just been brewed. She picked up the earthenware teapot and poured a cup lightly. She placed it in front of Xiao Shuer. She looked up at the girl's face, hesitated for a moment, and lowered her head.
She asked in a voice: "Girl, there are rumors outside that the reason why Shiro 'falsely conveyed the imperial edict' and 'collaborated with the enemy and treason' was actually discussed with my uncle in advance. This move was really a loyal act of sacrificing one's life, and Shiro died tragically as a result."
After being attacked by an enemy chieftain, the emperor even specially rewarded him...I wonder if it is true or not?"
Xiao Shuer's face was expressionless, her beautiful face remained unchanged, she stretched out her slender hand, picked up the pottery tea cup, and took a gentle sip.
The tea is piping hot, goes into the throat smoothly, and is sweet and refreshing in the mouth.
Xiao Shuer did not blame the maid who married her from the Xiao family for gossiping and talking nonsense. She knew that because of Xiao Siye's behavior, they, the Xiao family, lived in the Fang family and struggled. Even if no one ever said anything to her face, they would inevitably gossip behind their backs.
root.
The Xiao family framed Erlang of the Fang family, so how could the Fang family have a good attitude towards Xiao Shuer's master and servant?
During this period, not only were the maids on pins and needles feeling that they had done something wrong, Xiao Shuer herself was also tossing and turning, feeling very guilty.
Now that the news of Xiao Siye's "death" has come out, it seems that all the accusations against the Xiao family should be settled. Xiao Shu'er also showed a look of relief in front of others, but she was not a fool after all, and knew that things were not that simple.
Maybe Xiao Shuer is not a "queen-level" who is full of scheming, but she has grown up in the big dyeing vat of aristocratic families since she was a child, and has been immersed in it. Although she has never entered the officialdom, as a direct descendant of Nanliang, she has
The Xiao family has lived for more than ten years, during which time they have seen countless conspiracies, plots, and plots.
But at this time, she naturally didn't go back to reveal that there might be something hidden behind the matter, and the truth might really be that cruel.
As her mind turned, Xiao Shuer's pretty face showed a smile, and she said in a relaxed tone: "It's true! No matter how confused Silang is, he won't do things worse than beasts, such as betraying his ancestors, abandoning his clan, collaborating with the enemy and treason, right?
Now the truth is revealed, Shiro is not only innocent, he is also a great hero!"
"Thank God..."
Several maids cooed in a low voice, all of them happy and relieved.
When they married into the Fang family with Xiao Shuer, they would be members of the Fang family in life and ghosts of the Fang family in death. They would never be able to leave the Fang family in this life. If Xiao Siye really framed Fang Jun, as people from the Xiao family, they would go there.
Later, in the Fang family, I had to endure countless scoldings and glares. It was an understatement to say that it was difficult to move forward, and it was even difficult to survive...
Now that it is confirmed that Xiao Siye did not treason, but became a great hero who sacrificed his life for benevolence, the situation has suddenly reversed.
"Let's just say, Shiro is so handsome and handsome, how could he do something that would make people and gods angry?"
"Our Xiao family is loyal to the Tang Dynasty, and there will never be any treasonous scum!"
"Hmph! Yesterday, those little hooves in the mistress' room were still sarcastic. I'll go back tomorrow and see what kind of faces they have..."
…
Several maids were chirping, venting their anger and grievances they had suffered over the past few days.
Xiao Shuer coughed lightly and said in a clear voice: "Okay, even if you have suffered some grievances and have not lost a few taels of meat, why should you be so unyielding? We are new here, so we have to be patient, otherwise we will be regarded as arrogant and domineering.
, I’m afraid the family laws are absolutely incompatible.”
She had to remind her, if these little maids couldn't bear it and made some trouble, it would not end well.
Although she is the legitimate daughter of the Lanling Xiao family, her parents died early and she is alone. Even if she has family support, how long can she rely on her?
Speaking of which, the Fang family is the only one she can rely on for the rest of her life...
"It's okay for us to be a little angry. The most important thing is that girl, you have to be pregnant with the young master. A mother is more valuable than a son. If you have a young master, who dares to bare his teeth at us?"
"That's right, when my uncle returns home in triumph this time, girl, you have to work harder."
"By the way, has the girl forgotten how to please her husband in the house? I'm going to take out the picture album that the nuns gave me when I left the pavilion. You can take a look at it and keep it in mind. Then you can use it with ease.
You must not be compared to that Wu Meiniang..."
With that said, the maid got up and returned to the bedroom, rummaged through the box and found out the basic picture album, letting Xiao Shuer review it and deeply understand the essence of the various movements in it...
"Shut up!"
Xiao Shuer's pretty face flushed, she glared at the maid angrily, and scolded: "Young man, take those things out and look through them... are you ashamed?"
The maid was angry: "Why are you so shameless? The etiquette of husband and wife is the way of heaven and earth. This is the most important thing for reproduction. Do it seriously!"
Although Xiao Shu'er was already a woman, she was still only twenty-eight years old. She was so embarrassed that she could openly discuss things in the room. Even the tips of her ears were red at this moment. However, thinking about it in her heart, she felt that what the maid said actually made sense.
.
Women are nothing more than appendages. No matter how noble their status is, they themselves have no value.
The only value of a woman is her children.
When Fang Jun left, Xiao Shuer felt slightly unwell and thought she was pregnant for a while, but the doctor denied it after checking her pulse, which disappointed her for a while.
Now everyone in the house is complaining about her because of Xiao Siye's incident, mostly because she is just a concubine in the Fang family, like a duckweed without roots.
If you give birth to children, it's completely different.
At that time she was no longer the daughter of the Xiao family, but the daughter-in-law of the Fang family...
or……
After going to bed at night, do you want to study the picture album?
After all, I need to learn a few more moves so that I can surprise my husband when he comes back.
Xiao Shuer blushed, bit her lip, and thought in a daze...
*****
A table of side dishes and a pot of old wine.
Gao Xingyi and Gao Jifu sat opposite each other. The uncle and nephew exchanged cups, but the atmosphere was not cheerful, only depressed.
After leaving the Jingzhao Mansion Yamen, Gao Xingcheng did not return home.
Since Qiu Xinggong publicly "rebelled" and attached himself to Changsun Wuji, Gao Shilian's reputation and psychology have been severely hit. Not only has the reputation he built over the years plummeted, but he has also become discouraged after the betrayal of his closest relatives.
He has no interest in government affairs and spends the whole day in his mansion raising fish and watering flowers, enjoying himself.
This made Gao Xing very disappointed.
In his opinion, you have to get up from where you fell. Based on the emperor's respect for Gao Shilian, as long as Gao Shilian shows a slightest willingness to return to the court, the emperor will definitely restore him to the throne with an imperial edict.
It may not be as stable as it seems. Perhaps with a small push, the emperor's desire to save money will revive. What will happen in the future and who will ascend to the great treasure is unknown...
If that was the case, how could a prince like Ma Zhou, a hawk and dog, ruthlessly peel off the Gao family's face?
"Second uncle, what are your plans?"
Gao Fengxing drank a glass of wine, took a mouthful of fish and put it into his mouth, and asked.
Gao Jifu naturally knew the true meaning of Gao Jifu's question. He sighed and said helplessly: "Uncle is not willing to surrender, but now my uncle is in a difficult situation. In the officialdom, even if he wants to make a difference, he is just a mere official.
What weight does a minister have?"
At first, he was only one step away from being the Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs, and he was about to become one of the six ministers. However, he was pushed down by Li Daozong, which is disappointing.
Not only that, if you want to take a step forward in the officialdom, it is as difficult as reaching the sky. But if you don't take this step, you won't be able to stand still.
As soon as Li Daozong came to power, he immediately purged the original officials of the Ministry of Personnel. He placed his own people in each position and firmly controlled the entire Office of the Ministry of Personnel. Although Gao Jifu had no transfer because of his background in the Gao family, he still sat as Minister of the Ministry of Personnel.
position, but who would look at him?
The life passed by was extremely frustrating.
Gao Jifu filled Gao Jifu's wine cup with wine and said as if unintentionally: "My uncle is in the Spring and Autumn Period. Is it possible that he is so depressed, his talents are not recognized, he is bullied and ridiculed by villains, and he lives a miserable life until the end of his life? Follow the crowd,
Being in harmony with light and dust is not the way of my family."
Gao Jifu first sighed, then was stunned. He raised his head and stared at Gao Xingcheng, and asked in a low voice: "What are the rules for my nephew? You might as well tell me and let my uncle think about it."