into the bosom

Chapter 352

Since that day, Xu Jiao hadn't been out of the mansion very much, and was only locked in the mansion all day long.

Little did he know that there was a rumor about her quietly circulating outside.

It was said earlier that Princess Yingyue had a good life, and as soon as she returned to Beijing, she was favored by the eldest princess and became a princess with golden branches and jade leaves.Therefore, he won the attention of His Majesty, the Empress Dowager and other nobles, and later married a powerful husband-in-law.

This Governor of Helian was originally a stern, cruel, and feared King of Hades, but he was very kind to Princess Yingyue. It would not be an exaggeration to say that he doted on his wife like his life, and he did not hesitate to fall out with the Jing family because of her. .

In the past, who didn't envy Princess Yingyue's life?
Now it seems that it is not the case.Princess Yingyue has been married so far, but in three months, first her mother died suddenly, and then her husband died. I'm afraid it's not a good fate, but a hard fate, right?Thinking about it again, before she was born, her own father was gone. Isn't she just a lonely and widowed disaster star with few relatives?

The more it spread, the more mysterious it became, but the more it spread, the more it seemed to be the case. The rumor spread farther and farther, and even spread to the palace, but Xu Jiao, the person involved, didn't know it at all.

Emperor Xian in the palace also heard about this, but he didn't take it seriously. After all, no one knew more about the truth about the deaths of Mrs. Zhao and He Lianshu than him. I told him that there was something urgent to report.

Emperor Xian was very polite to this national teacher, and after hearing about it, he took some time to go to the palace where the national teacher practiced. Unexpectedly, when the national teacher saw him, he said solemnly, "The astrology has changed, The lucky star and companion star are flickering, as if infected with disaster..."

Emperor Xian was a little dazed when he heard this, and his complexion changed greatly, "Didn't you say that she is the companion of the lucky star? How could it be so? Is there a big obstacle? Does it need to be removed immediately? I... it is still useful to keep her."

"Your Majesty don't need to worry, because it's a catastrophe because of Yinghuo Shouxin, and its power is too strong, so the companion star is weak and affected by it. However, when the disaster star dies, the companion star inherits its disaster, but it is not as powerful as the disaster star. It doesn't have much impact. Just stay away and don't get too close to her, and there will be no major hindrance."

After listening to Emperor Xian, he breathed a sigh of relief, "That's good." The left and right Xu Jiao is just a loafer now, and for him, keeping them is more useful than removing them.And that usefulness, with her current state of mind, presumably cannot be rushed for a while.

When Emperor Xian left from the state teacher, his gait was quite relaxed.

Unexpectedly, this easy two days is gone forever.

On September 15th of the 15th year of Hongxian of the Great Wei Dynasty, Beijie Khan Mochuchu Luo Qin led an army of [-] troops to the south, approaching the northern border of the Great Wei Dynasty.

Just when Chen Bing in the northern border thought that the battle would start soon, the Beijie army was silent, they just besieged and did not attack. After two days, they didn't know what happened, so they retreated directly.

It is said that it seems that there was a fire in Beijie's backyard, and something happened.

But what exactly happened, I don't know whether it was Bei Jie who was covering it up tightly, or Wei's spies were too weak to find out more definite news, maybe they did, but such news is only known to those with high positions. There is no rumor at all.

However, the most important thing is that the people of Feng'an City really don't have the energy to gossip about other people's houses. After all, their own affairs are troublesome enough, so how can they care about other people's affairs?

On September [-]th, on the eve of the retreat of the Beijia army, as if stepping on a spot, the two state capitals in the southwest, led by the Qingyang Jiedu envoy in the southwest, rose up and occupied the state capitals with their troops—reverse.

At the same time they rebelled, they also issued a declaration of condemnation, which listed Emperor Xian's tyrannical expropriation and incompetence, so that half of the entire Wei Dynasty was reduced to purgatory, refugees everywhere, and starved to death everywhere. As for their rebellion, they naturally became The teacher is famous-to punish the tyrant and defend the way of heaven!

There were civil unrest in the south, and now even the officers and soldiers turned against each other. One stone really stirred up a thousand waves, and many so-called rebels responded one after another. For a while, the slogan "kill the tyrant" resounded across the country.

Emperor Xian was furious and ordered the nearby state capitals and Jiedu envoys to send troops to suppress the rebels with all their strength.

Unexpectedly, the rebel army was so powerful that the troops sent by the imperial court were retreating steadily. In less than half a month, they actually occupied the entire southwest. Both nibbled at the southern land of Great Wei.

Emperor Xian then ordered officers and soldiers and Jiedu envoys from all over the country to send troops to suppress the rebels and recover the lost land.Unexpectedly, the various envoys refused to send troops for various reasons. At this moment, Princess Huiming, on behalf of Lu Xi's envoy, presented himself to the emperor and volunteered to lead troops to suppress the southern rebels.

Emperor Xian felt his loyalty and gave him a commanding talisman to command the three armies, so that he could dispatch troops cheaply.Although judging from the current situation, those people don't even pay attention to the imperial decree, and everyone knows how effective this military talisman can be, but Emperor Xian's attitude of trust and reliance is very strong. Princess Ming, Li Jiasilang and Wu Niangzi continued to reward each other, and even said that their own family members were reliable at critical times.

My family... When Xu Jiao heard about it, he could only hehe.

But now she stays behind closed doors, and she only listens to these things as a joke, so what does it have to do with her?These days, others seem to have forgotten her, but she is happy and at ease.

Zhongyonghou's Mansion, the lintel of this mansion is much higher, but it is a Hou's mansion without Zhongyonghou, and even without heirs to inherit the title, it is just a bare shell.

At first, there were people who came to the door in front of Sheng Chong and the eldest princess, but Xu Jiao never disappeared, even the people sent by the eldest princess and the Jingfu, but gradually, no one came to the door anymore. .Even the people sent by the eldest princess and the Jingfu mostly put down the gifts and left.

On this day, a servant came to Princess Huiming's residence, saying that Mrs. Li Wu would go back to Luxi in two days, so Li's residence wanted to host a banquet, and Princess Yingyue was invited to the banquet.

Xu Jiao left a message, but she didn't meet anyone, but she asked Neg Xue to reject it on her behalf, saying that she was an ominous person who was filial, and it would be bad luck if she went.However, after getting acquainted with Mrs. Li Wu, I also prepared a gift for her, wishing her safety and success.

Negative snow sent people away, and when he came back to report, Xu Jiao said calmly, "Understood", and let it go.Two days ago, I heard that Princess Huiming made a request to His Majesty, saying that Li Xi was not in good health. After coming to Feng'an for a long time, she still couldn't get used to it.

Li Xie's health is not good, and Emperor Xian naturally knew about it, because the Li family had voluntarily invited Ying before, which was very popular with him, and now he has to rely on the Li family again. It is logical to sell the Li family's face.Anyway, Li Xin left, wouldn't there still be Princess Huiming and Li Xin right under her nose?What's more, now it seems that the Li family is very loyal to him, Emperor Xian feels that they are the guardians of Ziwei in the words of the national teacher.

Xu Jiao had already guessed that there would be such a banquet when she heard that Li Xie was going to leave Beijing and return to Feng'an, but she really didn't want to go to the party again, and now it was even more convenient to refuse, as the reasons were ready-made.Moreover, Princess Huiming probably doesn't want to see her either, so she should not be an eyesore.

At the Li Mansion, Princess Huiming heard that Li Xi had sent a post to the Zhongyonghou Mansion, but she didn't say anything. She heard that Princess Yingyue refused, but she gave a box of gifts, and Wu Niangzi didn't say anything after receiving it. , but hugged the box and locked himself in the room, looking more or less sad.

After hearing this, Princess Huiming snorted coldly, "She hides completely from Qingjing."

"Isn't this all due to you, princess? If it weren't for the princess's secret help, how could she be quiet if she wanted to be quiet? Ask the servant girl to say that there is a saying that makes sense. At this critical time, it is still a family that can be relied on." " Ling Gu said with a smile.

"Family?" Princess Huiming snorted, "He thinks well! I thought he would come and let me know before he left, but he still remembered that I gave birth to him somehow, who knows, but Be soft and beg me to protect his wife when he is not around. I also thought he begged me once, even though I didn't like that Jingshi, I did my best to give her peace. But how did he do it? In the blink of an eye, he persuaded the Beijie army to leave..."

Speaking of these, Princess Huiming was really indescribably annoyed, she couldn't help but gritted her teeth, "Thanks to him, I have to change my plan again."

Linggu listened, but smiled from beginning to end. Princess Huiming said she was angry, but she was her own flesh and blood. No matter how hard she scolded her, she still felt pain in her heart, "Princess, don't be angry, we don't need to be angry. It is also said that the princess is too hasty. Now it is more secure."

"Hurry? Why am I not in a hurry?" Princess Huiming's eyes were dark, and the hatred in her eyes was floating like substance, "As long as I think that the Yang family is still sitting on that dragon chair, I will never have a moment of peace. How can I not?" urgent?"

Linggu looked at her, feeling a little distressed, she didn't say anything, she just sighed and held her slightly trembling hand gently, with a tear in her eyes, she said, "It will be all right, all will be all right! Good and evil will come to an end. There is a report..."

September 24 is an auspicious day for traveling.Li Xie left Feng'an City where he had been here for more than half a year, but Xu Jiao never saw him off.

She had locked herself in the study for several days, and no one dared to disturb her.

But Lingxue had no choice but to disturb her. When she raised her hand and knocked on the door, she was already ready to be reprimanded.

Xu Jiao didn't like others to disturb her when she was painting. Perhaps after a series of accidents these days, Xu Jiao's temperament has also changed a bit, and he directly ordered everyone not to follow her orders and not to go near her study. On that day, she was sober Ban Lan, who came over, came to thank her before she walked to the door of the study. Ban Lan was not scolded, but the little girl who took care of her was severely reprimanded and even spanked in public.

Because Banlan was in a coma, she didn't know her new rules, but that little girl knew about it.Those who don't know don't commit crimes, but if they commit crimes knowingly, the crime will be added to the crime.

After that time, no one in the whole house dared to take Xu Jiao's strict order not to go near the study room anymore.

Not to mention a personal maid like Lingxue who obeyed Xu Jiao's order, not only did she never violate the ban, but she also got Xu Jiao's order to keep a close watch on the family in private.But today, she had no choice but to come. If the princess really wanted to punish her, she would admit it.

With a fixed face on her face, Ling Xue knocked on the door, who knows, almost at the same time, the door was suddenly pulled open.

Inside the door was Xu Jiao's bright eyes and a bright smile. He met her without any anger. He glanced at the downcast Wen behind her, who bit his lower lip lightly and looked a little uneasy. Tao raised her eyebrows and said, "Is there something wrong?"

Negative Xue was a little surprised to see her so pleasant, but she quickly breathed a sigh of relief, but when she saw Wen Tao behind her out of the corner of her eye, she frowned again and said, "I don't want to disturb the Princess, but Wen Tao was acting sneaky today, and the servant caught her secretly sending out news. Pass the tube to Xu Jiao.

From the time she caught Wen Tao to now, Negative Xue has been feeling uncomfortable. After all, Wen Tao has been with Xu Jiao for a long time. Although they are relatively cold-tempered, they are all cold-hearted and warm-hearted. Working in front of Xu Jiao all the time, she has experienced life and death, but who would have thought that she would betray the princess, even thinking about it hurts her heart.

There was no surprise on Xu Jiao's face, he just frowned and looked at Wen Tao and said, "Why are you so careless? Also, did you write something I didn't allow you to write? Why do I feel a little guilty looking at you?" ah?"

As soon as these words came out, Negative Xue was startled, looked at this, then looked at that, her eyes that were stared for a moment slowly returned to normal, and turned thoughtful.

Wen Tao looked at Xu Jiao, feeling a little embarrassed, "Ma'am..."

Xu Jiao frowned, and his voice sank, "Call the Princess!"

After He Lianshu's "death", Xu Jiao was not happy to hear those around them call her wife again, and ordered them all to change their mouths. If Wen Tao didn't happen to be the one who knew something inside, I'm afraid she would be Xu Jiao. I have other plans.

But after these days, Wen Tao finally understood that if Madam had any plans, it would be better to say that Madam was angry with Lang Jun.

"I have warned you several times. If you still don't know how to repent, do you have to ask me to punish you?" Xu Jiao frowned and looked at Wen Tao.

Wen Tao didn't dare to do anything wrong, so she hurriedly restrained her mind, and changed her words in a good manner, "The princess calmed down, it was the maidservant's fault, the maidservant will definitely remember it in her heart, and never do it again! Please ask the princess to spare the maidservant this time!"

Xu Jiao looked at her, but snorted coldly, "It's quicker to admit your mistakes, I'm afraid it's the same line of death without repentance!"

There was some resentment in these words, and it was squeezed out through gritted teeth.

Wen Tao was silent like a cicada, and when Neg Xue sensed something, her eyes trembled slightly.

Xu Jiao lowered his eyes, and took out the thin strips of paper from the iron tube. Wen Tao's eyelids moved, and his expression became tense.

Xu Jiao glanced at her, lowered his eyes and unfolded the paper. After reading it quickly, he slightly raised his eyebrows and looked at Wen Tao and said, "The above said, have you handed it out before?"

Wen Tao shook her head hurriedly, "No. Ever since the princess warned the maidservant last time, the maidservant has always delivered letters with only the words 'safe, don't read', not a word more..."

(End of this chapter)