Although she didn't want to see him, Xiao Keren was her third brother by blood after all. If anything happened to him, her mother would be very sad. Xuan Bao sighed softly, she didn't want to take care of this matter.
"Is mother coming back from Xikuoyuan?" Xiao Mingzhu's words attracted everyone's attention.
Xuan Bao took the words casually: "Are you concerned about my mother's health or did you come here specifically to question her?"
"I, of course I care about my mother's health."
"Well, I rushed over immediately after hearing the news that my mother was coming to the West Cross Courtyard. My sister is really more thoughtful than me. My brothers live in different courtyards. It's hard for you to notify everyone in such a short time to care for my mother." Xuan
Bao looked serious and praised.
After hearing this, the brothers looked at Xiao Mingzhu in unison. She blushed and quickly lowered her head to hide her embarrassment in the night.
Xiao Kexiao couldn't help but let out a mocking chuckle. Xiao Mingzhu indeed informed the five brothers, including him, one by one. Xuan Bao said it well and wonderfully.
"Mom is just fine, she should take more rest." Xiao Kezhong changed the subject.
Xiao Kezhong rescued Xiao Mingzhu, and Xuanbao was now used to it. No matter what she said or did, whether it was right or wrong, her brothers would help her unconditionally.
"Brother, I think mother has something important to discuss with the second roommate." Xiao Mingzhu said impatiently.
After receiving the news, Xiao Mingzhu was not only surprised but also confused. The critically ill Princess Rouping suddenly got better and for the first time took a group of people to the second house. The development of things seemed to be increasingly deviating from her memory.
It's bigger.
Xiao Keyi glanced behind Princess Rouping: "Hey, didn't you say that mother brought a large group of people to the second room to find trouble? What trouble are there with just a few people?"
Xiao Mingzhu wished she could shut Xiao Keyi's mouth. That was exactly what she said when she went to find her brothers just now.
Xuan Bao chuckled and said, "Mother, it seems that the most well-informed person in our house is not the second aunt but the sixth sister."
Yes, Xiao Mingzhu was indeed very well-informed. Not many people knew about tonight's incident, but judging from the time, she received the news soon after she left Qinse Courtyard.
Qinseyuan has Xiao Mingzhu's eyeliner. Princess Rouping is weak but not stupid. When she understood this, her eyes suddenly became sharp.
"Mother, my sister really cares about you." Xiao Keren was the quickest to detect Princess Rouping's thoughts.
Xiao Keli also reacted: "Mother, caring leads to chaos. Mingzhu didn't do it on purpose."
"Yes, yes, yes." Except for Xiao Kexiao, the other brothers echoed in unison.
Xuan Bao was watching the show nearby. It was true that the love between brother and sister was so deep. The brothers who placed spies in the mother's house could misinterpret it as caring, which really convinced them.
Taking a deep breath to calm down, Princess Rouping said: "Actually, it's nothing. I just want to talk to your second uncle and second aunt. You also know about the internal affairs of the Hou Mansion. After recovering from a serious illness, I feel that my body and bones are better."
There are many, so there is no need to trouble them anymore.”
"What?"
Xiao Mingzhu's sharp voice was particularly loud in the night, and everyone present except Xuan Bao was startled by her.
Xuan Bao suddenly jumped up to Xiao Mingzhu: "Sixth sister, what does it have to do with you that my mother has taken back the internal affairs of the Hou Mansion? Why are you so excited?"
Really? Everyone turned to Xiao Mingzhu, their faces full of doubts. The look on her face before she had time to hide it fell on everyone's eyes, and they felt that it was exactly what Xuan Bao said.
The little doll's clear eyes seemed to be able to see through people's hearts. Xiao Mingzhu barely raised a smile: "Seventh sister was joking, I was just surprised."
“Why are you surprised?”
"It is natural for mother to be in charge of the Hou Mansion." Xiao Mingzhu subconsciously avoided Xuan Bao and turned to Princess Rouping, "Just like this, wouldn't it ruin the relationship with the second wife?"
"Haha, I didn't expect Mingzhu to be so sophisticated despite her young age." Xiao Kexiao said intentionally or unintentionally.
A sneer appeared on Princess Rouping's lips: "It's easy to give it out, but it's really difficult to take it back."
"Although it will be taken back sooner or later." Xiao Kezhong looked a little unhappy, "Is mother doing this because father is coming back?"
"Yes and no." Princess Rouping looked around, "It's getting late. You all should go back. I'll tell you about this tomorrow."
After saying that, Princess Rouping gave Xiao Mingzhu a thoughtful look, and then left with Xuan Bao in hand.
The six brothers and sisters were left behind to look at each other, but Xiao Kexiao was the first to speak: "Come on, I'll go back if nothing happens."
Besides, Princess Rouping did not return to Qinse Courtyard with Xuanbao, but went back to Lingyun Court together.
The four maids were quick and considerate. After a lot of work, Princess Rouping and Xuanbao had placed warm milk and snacks in front of them.
The little doll swayed its short legs and ate and drank with a contented smile. On the contrary, Princess Rouping was restless.
After dismissing the servants, Princess Rouping frowned: "Xuanbao, do you think our trick will work?"
"Mom, don't worry. The second wife won't sit still and wait for death."
"Actually, if they are just greedy and want money, I can give it to them."
"The problem is that they are not only greedy, but they are also seeking money and killing people."
"Yeah, I didn't expect them to attack me."
Xuan Bao hesitated for a moment and then revealed a little: "Mother, do you know how many people died unjustly in our house? Do you know how many corpses are buried under the corner behind the woodshed in the backyard of Xikuoyuan?"
Princess Rouping suddenly turned pale: "Xuanbao, what are you talking about?"
Seeing that his mother was so frightened, Xuan Bao could only say: "Mother probably doesn't know that a lot of servants have died in the Hou family in the past few years. It should be said that the second house often takes people's lives for granted."
"How could this happen?" Princess Rouping was shocked, "I have no idea at all."
"They deliberately concealed it, but I think Grandma Ying should know more or less. It's just that because of your poor health, she didn't dare to tell you."
Princess Rouping's breathing was a little rapid, a blush appeared on her pale face, and she was obviously very angry.
"How dare they? How dare they do this? If someone with intentions were to report this matter to the imperial court, I'm afraid that your father's achievements in fighting for his life on the battlefield would be..."
Xuan Bao blinked. She didn't quite understand what her mother said, but she still understood it. The consequences would be serious.
"Mother, we can no longer let the second wife be in charge of the Hou Mansion." Xuan Bao's eyes wandered, "The mistakes they made must be borne by themselves."
"What you said makes sense." Princess Rouping took a deep breath to calm down, "After I figure it out, I will go to the emperor to apologize. Your father's war abroad has nothing to do with this matter. It is my lax management of the family."
