Yan Cigui.

Chapter 258 Seeing is Believing (Two updates combined into one, please vote for me)
In the room, the atmosphere suddenly became solemn.

Liu Xun keenly noticed that his mother's brows furrowed.

He couldn't help slandering the word "stupid".

Zheng Liu is really self-righteous and stupid!
Although their mother had told them to keep it in the dark in the past, who in the family would dare to talk to her like this?
Even my father spoke softly.

His father has always taught him that when speaking, you need to pay attention to the way you speak, including tone, attitude, and wording.

As long as the words are beautiful, the listeners will be happy, and their intentions can be achieved.

Liu Xun was convinced.

His abilities are not as proficient as his father's, but at least he's got the hang of it.

Talk about people when you see people, talk about ghosts when you see ghosts.

Zheng Liu is simply not a human being, a ghost or a ghost, and his head is full of stupid words!

It sounds like a provocation, so what does your mother think?
Xu Miao's eyes became much colder.

She asked herself that she was neither stingy nor unreasonable.

When her son and daughter-in-law quarreled, she would easily stay out of it, but if she really did, she wouldn't mind standing with her daughter-in-law and scolding her son.

After all, the ultimate goal is for family harmony.

As a husband, Xun'er bows his head to his wife and works as a follower to his wife and sister. That is normal.

But what Zheng Liu said made Xu Miao feel particularly prickly, and the uneasiness became even more intense.

For a moment, she couldn't judge the reason for her uneasiness, so she said coldly: "You all go to the theater and leave me alone at home? Let's do it this way, we all go, the three of us sit and listen, and let Xun'er guard the door. , do you think so?"

Unexpectedly, Xu Miao would say that, Zheng Liu was stunned for a moment, and looked at Liu Xun.

Liu Xun was also beating a drum in his heart.

During the day, he passed a message to His Highness the Crown Prince, saying, "Tonight I will accompany my sister to Deyue Tower to listen to an opera, so I can't follow His Highness to that house." His Highness replied, just as Liu Xun expected.

His Highness replied, "It's okay to listen to the opera. I'll go and listen to it too."

Liu Xun was mostly heartbroken at that time.

His Highness the Crown Prince's reaction had already revealed that he was somewhat interested in A-Ping.

We have made an appointment there, so of course we can't break it easily.

But my mother went with me...

Liu Xun felt unsure.

Zheng Liu looked at his expression and knew that he was backing off, and secretly scolded him for being "careful".

What does it matter if the mother-in-law's ignorant nature sees His Royal Highness the Crown Prince?
That is to say hello, can she see the clues?

On the contrary, it would be troublesome if we miss this opportunity and make His Highness' trip go in vain.

Before Liu Xun could speak, Zheng Liu hurriedly said: "I thought you didn't like to listen to operas, so I'll just do what you said."

Liu Xun's face turned pale.

Liu Ping sat on the edge and couldn't help biting her lip when she saw the back and forth between the few people.

She could see that her mother didn't want her to go, and the brother and sister-in-law didn't agree on her mother's proposal.

If this continues, don't have any more conflicts.

"Otherwise," Liu Ping said softly, "brother and sister-in-law, you can go, I will stay at home with my mother..."

"No."

"no!"

This time, Zheng Liu and Liu Xun spoke in unison.

Xu Miao's gaze passed across their faces, and the vague uneasiness finally took shape.

It's not just watching a show, it's like a banquet.

In other words, someone else will show up tonight.

that person……

Xu Miao's heart was beating rapidly.

There was an answer in her heart, an answer she didn't want to believe.

Knowing that the prince is not a pure and honest person when it comes to matters between men and women, Xun'er did not insist on supporting A Ping when he wanted to go to the Ministry of Etiquette. Tonight, again...

No.

She couldn't just think on her own.

Xun'er is her son, how can she doubt it based on just speculation?
seeing is believing.

"Xun'er, I haven't gone out with your wife since she came in. Mother-in-law and daughter-in-law can't get along so well," Xu Miao took a deep breath and said, "Let's go tonight and listen to the show together."

Zheng Liu happily agreed.

When Liu Xun saw this, he stopped saying anything and nodded in agreement.

Urging Liu Ping to go back and change clothes, Xu Miao also had to clean up herself.

Sitting in front of the mirror, she thought about it secretly.

I hope I guessed wrong and misunderstood Xun'er.

If the prince really showed up, then under her nose, the prince would not be able to be rude to A-Ping!

Aunt Xia tidied it up for her. She guessed what she was thinking and felt quite uneasy: "Madam, what if..."

Xu Miao asked her to come over and whispered: "Before I go out later..."

Aunt Xia nodded hurriedly.

The four masters of the mansion went out together, and the concierge was arranging carriages and horses.

Manager Tao directed the people: "Move around, don't delay Madam's listening to the show."

Aunt Xia helped Xu Miao to the carriage and went to find Manager Tao.

"I have something to trouble you." Nanny Xia lowered her voice and asked Manager Tao to lend her a step. "I'll go to the Duke's mansion later and tell him that I'm at the Yamen. Everyone else in the mansion will come with me." Listen to the opera at Deyuelou and ask the Duke to come."

Guanshi Tao rubbed his hands, and said, "It's not that I'm being lazy, but that the Duke probably won't go, and Madam is probably going to be sad again."

"You just need to take the message with you and say that there are many people listening to the play and you are afraid of meeting people in the court," said Aunt Xia. "Young Master is afraid that you will not be able to deal with it well. If you delay any important people..."

Manager Tao listened and glanced at Xu Miao.

To him, Madam is just wishful thinking.

"I will go there, but I don't dare to accept it if you can ask me."

Aunt Xia stuffed a red envelope in her hand and said, "Excuse me, there are not many people I can safely tell you about any important matters in this mansion."

When Manager Tao heard this, his face turned red.

you do not say.

Everyone in the house listens to the master and the young master, and many things are hidden from the madam and the girl.

Last time, the lady herself discovered the messy things done by the young master.

If the master wants to keep his wife safe, he has to call the stewards to give a few words to his wife.

It's just a scene. After training, it's done.

The other two stewards had a better attitude than him, but their acting skills were definitely more obvious.

As for him, he probably looked a little more guilty and asked his wife to remember him and explain anything today.

"Ma'am, let Madam rest assured, I'll pass on the message." Steward Tao accepted the red envelope.

After all, it would be boring to push out such a simple thing.

Aunt Xia thanked her.

These days, it seems that Manager Tao is the most down-to-earth person.

Just by saying these two words, he wouldn't just take money and do nothing. As for the Duke...

The lady said that if the Duke really saw something was wrong with the prince yesterday and asked the girl to go home quickly, then he would be able to understand the underlying meaning.

After helping Xu Miao get into the carriage, Grandma Xia got into the carriage at the back and sat face to face with Grandma Su at Zheng Liu's place.

"What did the old sister say to Manager Tao just now?" Grandma Su asked casually.

Aunt Xia also replied casually: "Just a few words."

Regardless of whether the Duke understands it or not, what she hopes in her heart is that Madam is overthinking everything...

The group arrived at Deyue Tower.

Liu Xun came in the afternoon and booked the private room.

The waiter cheerfully ushered everyone in and was busy serving tea and snacks.

Xu Miao asked Liu Ping to sit next to her and said to Zheng Liu, "Let Xun'er stand inside. Stand on the porch and let others watch the joke."

Zheng Liu doesn't care.

Anyway, Liu Ping is already here, and Liu Xun, the green bastard, looks the same wherever he stands.

Soon, singing started downstairs.

The actor stood on the stage, singing, chanting and playing, all of which were wonderful, attracting applause from the guests in the private rooms on the left and right and in the lobby below.Only the Liu family applauded, but not enthusiastically.

No one's mind is on the stage.

Liu Xun and Zheng Liu had their own ideas. Xu Miao was thinking about them, the prince, and even Xu Jian, but she didn't listen attentively. Liu Ping was careful and noticed that the atmosphere was not right, so how could she concentrate on listening to the play?
No one touched the snack melon seeds, but half the pot of tea was gone.

Liu Xun refilled the tea for several people, holding the half-empty teapot and saying, "I'll ask someone to add more."

After saying that, he turned around to open the door.

dong dong.

Someone knocked on the door twice outside.

Liu Xun and Zheng Liu quickly exchanged glances.

Xu Miao looked in her eyes and pursed her lips.

Liu Xun opened the door, and Xu Miao looked over his body, breathing heavily.

It wasn't Xu Jian who came.

He was a young man, dressed in expensive clothes.

Xu Miao had never met the prince, but she could tell at a glance that the person coming was Li Shao.

Liu Xun pretended to be surprised and respectfully saluted Li Shao: "Why are you here, Your Highness?"

Li Shao strode into the private room, and when he saw that there were two other people inside besides Liu Ping, he couldn't help but raise his eyebrows.

Liu Xun bit the bullet and quickly introduced him: "This is my mother, this is my wife..."

Xu Miao had already stood up, suppressing her beating heart and saluting Li Shao.

Li Shao nodded slightly, and then glanced at Liu Ping.

Liu Ping, this little girl, looked like she was almost in trouble. Li Shao originally looked down on her.

But unfortunately, this is Xu Jian's biological sister.

Yesterday at the Ministry of Etiquette, he glanced at Liu Ping a few times, but before he could get a clue, Xu Jian told Liu Ping to leave with a cold face.

Li Shao was very unhappy about this.

He didn't believe that he couldn't conquer such a little girl.

When Liu Ping obeyed his words, Xu Jian's expression should be particularly wonderful.

Because of this, when Liu Xun sent a message today, Li Shao agreed without even thinking about it.

Unexpectedly, when they arrived, there were not only my sister, but also my wife and I, who half-blocked Liu Ping behind her.

Li Shao could see that Mrs. Xu did not regard him as a good person.

He hasn't done anything to Liu Ping yet!

What can he do with such an old hen protecting her young?
Li Shao scolded Liu Xun severely in his heart.

However, after coming, of course it is impossible to just leave.

"Add a chair." Li Shao said.

Liu Xun greeted the waiter.

Soon, the door was pushed open again.

A man came in carrying a big pear-shaped chair, placed it in the middle, dusted the invisible dust on the cushion, and said to Li Shao, "Sit down."

The voice was a little familiar.

Li Shao stared at him with wide eyes and a long face.

"The one next to Xu Jian?" He gritted his teeth.

The personal entourage is here, what about Xu Jian?
Looking at the door again, the person who came in with a teapot was undoubtedly Xu Jian.

Where is Li Shao interested in sitting down?

"It's a coincidence that I can meet Duke Fu after I go to Yamen." Li Shao said coldly.

Xu Jian looked at the people with different expressions, saluted Li Shao, and said lightly: "It is indeed a coincidence."

Liu Xun half-opened his mouth, looking at Xu Jian who appeared out of nowhere, and his head hurt.

Why did Xu Jian come?
This is not the Ministry of Etiquette...

Gee!
It seems that my father is right.

Xu Jian is so sophisticated, it must have been the meeting with the Ministry of Rites yesterday that made him suspicious.

Thinking this, Liu Xun glanced at Zheng Liu, full of resentment: It's better to catch the sun than to pick it up!Well now, I'm in big trouble.

Zheng Liu curled his lips.

Blame her for what?
It’s not like she recruited Xu Jian!
Speaking of which, Lin Yunyan and Xu Jian are both as good as predicting the future.
In Zhangping Garden, Lin Yunyan did not fall into the trap, but instead she suffered great misfortune.

Now, Xu Jian appears here again for no reason...

Only Xu Miao held Liu Ping's hand, and her uneasy and anxious heart finally fell away.

Ah Jian understood what she meant.

Jane is also here.

With Ah Jian here, nothing will go wrong today.

At the same time, deep disappointment and sadness surged out of my heart.

Xun'er finally betrayed her trust.

seeing is believing.

This was not her assumption, but something she had seen with her own eyes.

The prince appeared here, and the prince looked at A-Ping with evil intentions.

It was not simply admiration and admiration, but a kind of robbery and playfulness. The prince didn't even pretend, he just showed it out.

Of course, they were just stopping some bad things, not trying to break up with the prince.

Xu Miao thought for a while and said, "Your Highness, please sit down. A Jian can also sit down and talk."

The stalemate dissipated slightly.

Li Shao said: "You and your family are listening to the show, but I have to take one step in advance."

When Liu Xun heard this, he was about to persuade him to stay, but he saw Xu Jian bowing his hands and saying, "Your Highness," he did it in one go, without any sloppiness.

Liu Xun: ...

Li Shao walked away quickly, Liu Xun had no choice but to chase him out and sent him all the way to the street.

"Something went wrong." Liu Xun whispered to Li Shao.

Li Shao sneered: "What would it be like if you didn't go on a business trip?"

Liu Xun was speechless.

Once things are done, let him speak out his plans...

He couldn't speak.

Li Shao saw this in his eyes, was silent for a while, and then suddenly laughed.

He stared straight into Liu Xun's eyes, and his smile suddenly disappeared, leaving only a cold expression: "You said before, you just mentioned it casually, it was Geng Baoyuan who made his own decision, but I don't look like it now. Liu Xun, you Is he the one who has the guts to do things but not the guts to say them?”

As soon as he finished speaking, he saw Liu Xun's face was pale and pale, reflecting the large lanterns at the entrance of the theater, and his whole person was eerie.

"Should I say that I think highly of you, or did I underestimate you before?"

After saying these words, Li Shao waved his hands and left.

The hair on the back of Liu Xun's neck stood up, and he raised his hand to wipe the sweat from his forehead.

No, his shoulder was aching again.

This matter was not done well, and it was self-defeating.

Fortunately, he has gotten closer to His Highness recently, and with the friendship of that house, he would not be a serious person in His Highness' eyes...

Thinking this, Liu Xun raised his head and glanced downstairs.

That Xu Jian!

In the private room, Xu Miao looked at Xu Jian from time to time.

She had a lot to say, but A-Ping and Zheng Liu were here, so it was not convenient for her to speak.

But no matter what, she had to have a good talk with Ah Jian.

Suddenly, Xu Jian turned to look at Xu Miao and asked, "Do you like this show?"

Xu Miao shook her head.

"Then I won't listen." Xu Jian stood up, "The mansion cleaned up the warehouse two days ago and found a few things of yours. Why don't you go to the mansion to take a look and put them in place."

Xu Miao took advantage of the situation and pulled Liu Ping along: "Come with me."

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