After becoming a widow, I raised my traitor brother

"elder brother?"

In the study, Xiao Dujuan couldn't help calling out.

Xiao Lingxiao came back to his senses, a sinister coldness flashed across his eyes.

Back then, Xiao Fengxian clearly said that he would not study hard, but now he still enters the general examination with the No.1 score in the provincial examination.

Come to think of it, he was just lying to him!

Knowing how to lie and deceive people at the age of six, Xiao Fengxian is so scheming!
He suppressed the jealousy in his heart, and said, "Where is Xiao Fengxian going to Beijing now?"

Because he didn't like Xiao Fengxian, even though he knew he was going to Beijing for the exam, he, the elder brother, didn't pay any attention.

Xiao Dujuan shook his head: "You don't even know, and I don't even know. However, Xiao Fengxian and Wei Zi are sister-in-law, so it's impossible for him to take his sister-in-law to the exam, right? There is no such absurd thing in the world. I Guess, Wei Zi may have stayed in Shanyin County. Brother, as long as she stays in Shanyin County, she will not be a threat to us. She will never know in her life that she is the daughter of the Duke of Zhen, and I will replace her She confessed."

Xiao Lingxiao pressed the teacup.

Instead of acknowledging relatives, it is a dangerous move by soldiers.

But the temptation of the Zhen Guogong Mansion to him is too great...

After thinking for a long time, he finally nodded: "Then do as you say. In addition, we have to make up a set of reliable arguments to deal with the cross-examination of Zhen Guogong and his wife."

"And a brass collar."

Xiao Dujuan reminded, "Fortunately, when I was playing with Wei Zi, I looked at the collar carefully and remembered the words engraved on it. Brother, you have to find a craftsman to forge a pair of collars for me. Believe me."

……

half a month later.

The big ship that Xiao Gui and the Xing family were on finally arrived in Shangjing.

Xiao Lingxiao and Xiao Dujuan came to the pier to meet them.

The Xing family scolded Xiao Dujuan at first: "Because you escaped from marriage, your cousin didn't get over it and left early! You told your mother to die, how did you explain to your grandfather?! Our old Xing family, But your cousin is a single seedling!"

Xiao Dujuan hid behind Xiao Lingxiao, and secretly tugged on his sleeve.

Xiao Lingxiao said lightly: "Okay, mother, the matter has already happened, so don't blame Du Juan. My son has gained a firm foothold in the capital now, and when he becomes a bigger official in the future, I will find a better marriage for Du Juan." .”

Hearing these words, Xing barely suppressed his anger.

She knew early on that her Xiao'er was capable.

She looked around again, and said with a smile: "Where are my good grandson and good daughter-in-law? Why didn't I see them come to welcome me? Could it be that I'm about to meet my in-laws and I'm too nervous to show up?"

Xiao Lingxiao was a little embarrassed.

He mentioned this to Sun Huangchan two days ago, and wanted her to come to the pier with her son to meet his parents in person.

However, it was mercilessly rejected.

Sun Huangchan not only rejected him, but also accused him of being a very incompetent man who had not moved in his official position for the past two years and had no intention of being promoted at all.

Xiao Dujuan gave a strange smile: "Mother, when you go to the Hou Mansion and meet my 'good sister-in-law', you will know why."

Xing Shi and Xiao Gui looked at each other with strange expressions.

The family came to the Hou Mansion in a carriage, but they entered through the side door.

The Xing family was dissatisfied: "Xiao'er, your father and I are in-laws of the Hou Mansion, why don't we enter through the main entrance, but enter through the side door? Also, we have all walked to the second gate, why haven't we seen the daughter of the Hou Mansion coming out?" Welcome? Could it be that you don't pay attention to us at all?"

"This..." Xiao Lingxiao's expression became even more uncomfortable, and he made up a lie casually, "Ever since Chan'er gave birth to a child, she has been physically unhappy and often bedridden. She also feels very guilty for not being able to welcome the second elder."

Hearing this explanation, there was a smile on Xing's face.

She murmured, "These daughters of wealthy families are more hypocritical than ordinary women. If they were placed in our Shanyin County, those women would be able to work in the fields after confinement. How could it take so long? Xiao'er, you have to keep an eye on her from now on, and you can't tell her to be lazy and play tricks."

Xiao Lingxiao remained silent.

The family entered the hall of the backyard, but were told by the maid in charge that the young lady had brought the young master to Song Yushi's house as guests and had no time to receive the relatives of the Xiao family.

Xing couldn't believe it: "Xiao'er, didn't you say that she is not in good health?!"

Xiao Gui is also a man, seeing the expression on Xiao Lingxiao's face, he immediately guessed something, so he changed the topic: "The future is long, what are you in a hurry? We can always see our grandson. Why don't we go visit Lord Hou first? It's not considered a loss of the etiquette of the in-laws."

Xiao Lingxiao led the family and went to the study in the front yard to meet Marquis Changping.

However, he was told by the steward that Marquis Changping was meeting with his colleagues and could not get out.

The steward smiled and presented a plate of silver ingots: "Here is 200 taels of silver. Lord Hou specially told the elders to eat and have fun in Shangjing. As for the place to live, the inn on West Street is very clean and suitable for the elders to stay."

The family froze on the spot.

Xing's voice became sharp: "We have come all the way, what does the Lord Hou mean by this?! He won't let us live in the Hou's Mansion?! We and him are in-laws with broken bones!"

Xiao Gui couldn't hold back his face, and also frowned.

The steward turned to Xiao Lingxiao with a half-smile: "My lord, what do you think?"

Xiao Lingxiao had nothing to say.

He still has to rely on Marquis Changping to pave the way for his future, how dare he disobey this old man.

People have to bow their heads under the roof.

He persuaded in a low voice: "It's the same when staying in an inn. When the house I bought is properly arranged, I will invite my parents to live there. Although the house is smaller and dilapidated, it is not as grand as the Marquis's Mansion, but we are also in Shangjing." We have a family, and when our son gets promoted, we will slowly change to a big house. From now on, we are also people from the capital, at the foot of the imperial city, we are decent and honorable."

Speaking of this, Xiao Gui and his wife couldn't object anymore.

The family didn't even have a sip of tea, and dragged their luggage and left through the side door.

When the carriage was heading to the inn, Xiao Lingxiao asked: "Father, mother, do you know where Xiao Fengxian is staying? I heard that he came to the capital, but I, as an elder brother, have not seen him at all. If it spreads, I'm afraid Outsiders who don't know the inside story will scold me for not caring about my brother."

Xing sneered: "Who has time to control him? He is such a dirty and lowly thing. When he comes to the capital, even his elder brother doesn't know to visit him. It can be seen that he is heartless. What kind of test is it? Sleeping on the street is good!"

"Mother, he is my own younger brother after all. If he is admitted to Jinshi, he might become an official in the same dynasty as me. I'd better not say these things in the future, lest I hurt the harmony of the whole family."

"Hey, he's the only one who can still pass the Jinshi exam?"

The family chatted about Xiao Fengxian and soon arrived at the inn.

Just about to check in, the steward of Shen Shilang's house hurried over.

The steward saluted and said respectfully: "Master Shen heard that the elders have come to Beijing, and he was worried that you would not have a place to stay, so he specially invited you to stay at the residence for a while."

Xiao Gui and Xing could not help but be overjoyed.

Living in Shi Lang's Mansion is also very good, it's decent!
The family dragged their luggage to Shen's mansion, before entering the door, Shen Chunqiu led Shen Xuan to welcome them out.

After exchanging greetings, Shen Chunqiu said enthusiastically: "I specially packed a room for Fengxian, but I haven't seen him coming. Do you two know where he is staying now? I still count on him to introduce that lord for me."