After being exiled, I led my whole family to rebel.

"Second uncle is dead?" When Xu Zhenying received the report from Mo Jinchun, she looked up from a stack of documents. There didn't seem to be much surprise on her face, "How did he die?"

Mo Jinchun answered truthfully: "It was said that he committed suicide by hanging from a beam."

"Oh." Xu Zhenying responded lightly, leaving Mo Jinchun a little confused.

Xu Zhenying was in a daze for a moment. The summer sunshine fell through the window on her jade-white face, and the girl's pupils looked extremely deep.

No matter how many times he saw Xu Zhenying, Mo Jinchun would always be afraid of this sincere and frank girl, but also mixed with a hint of gloom and ruthlessness.

She seems like a mist, always unpredictable.

"Although it is said that the second uncle collaborated with the enemy and betrayed the country, after all, the matter is still under investigation, and there is not necessarily no room for maneuver. He actually committed suicide out of fear of crime." Xu Zhenying held his forehead and seemed to have a headache, "That's all, the deceased is gone. He is my closest relative, so let’s stop the investigation, and I don’t want to pursue it anymore. Report that he died of a sudden illness, and give him a decent burial.”

Mo Jinchun said repeatedly: "The city lord is compassionate. This can be regarded as saving County Magistrate Xu's face."

Xu Zhenying was sitting alone in the room, thinking of Liu Dazhuang's private report the day before yesterday, saying that Xu Yinxi asked him to go to the pharmacy to get arsenic.

So what happened in the middle.

Or is it that Xu Yinxi can't bear to kill her relatives for justice?

Xu Zhenying didn't seem to care about this process. No matter who killed him, as long as Xu Deyuan died.

Moreover, she is still far away from death, and no matter what, this troublesome matter cannot reach her.

Mo Jinchun exited the room, feeling heavy in his heart.

He carefully recalled the situation he just reported, as well as every word and expression Xu Zhenying said.

The city lord did not look shocked, nor did he ask about the details of Xu Deyuan's suicide, nor did he send anyone to investigate the cause of his death.

It seemed that Xu Deyuan was deeply disliked by the city lord.

Also, it is understandable that a treacherous person would end up like this.

Qian Zhenniang walked slowly into the room and heard Xu Zhenying sitting slantedly in the chair, "Zhenniang, take my handwritten letter to the second room of the Xu family and ask them to complete the funeral within five days, and then ask my fourth sister to Immediately go to Qianzhou and take office as the new Lord."

Qian Zhenniang asked blankly: "Who died?"

Xu Zhenying's lips curled up, "My second uncle who is loyal to the emperor and patriotic."

Qian Zhenniang opened her mouth wide, as if she wanted to ask something, but her voice was blocked in her throat.

That Xu Deyuan, who had his eyes above his head and was always against them, died so quietly?

She wanted to ask how she died, but she felt it was pointless.

Death is like a light going out, this person is finally dead!
"City Lord, won't you let Secretary Xu Ding worry about it? If so, those students from White Deer Academy will probably have to write a letter to scold you again."

"It doesn't matter, they can scold them if they like. Once the results of the civil service examination come out, I will make sure they don't have the energy to scold." Xu Zhenying completely ignored the group of scholars and only continued to Zhen Niang, "Our situation is special, so we don't have to Ding You is following the rules of the Zhou Dynasty, not to mention that the fourth sister is a woman. She only has the principle of keeping filial piety, but not Ding You. Anyway, they don’t recognize our temporary court. Doesn’t this play into my heart? Let the fourth sister keep filial piety. It only takes a year. Ask my second aunt for the details. She has always been well-rounded and this little thing won't trouble her."

Qian Zhenniang took the order and left.

As the white flags were hung outside the door of Xu's second room and the funeral shed was set up, everyone in the city soon learned that the city lord's biological uncle had died of a sudden illness in the room.

It's just that Xu Deyuan has never left home and doesn't like to socialize, so everyone has a very vague impression of him. They only heard that some time ago, he teamed up with outsiders to attack Jinzhou Mansion and was discovered and imprisoned by the city lord. Within a few days, he became seriously ill. Still a bit sad.

But that's all.

There are too many lively things going on in Jinzhou Prefecture. The civil servant examination is coming in a hurry, small stalls and vendors are setting up in the city, and there is also the nascent land reclamation fever. Xu Deyuan's suicide is like a pebble thrown into the lake, leaving no ripples. Can't afford it.

It's just that everyone has some complaints about the fact that the eldest daughter Xu Yinxi took office just after Xu Deyuan died.

But thinking about it carefully, Xu Yinxi is a girl, so she doesn't need to worry about it.

Dai Xiao took office, which is not unfilial.

What's more, the court team of their Jinzhou Mansion is just a bunch of reckless people. What kind of rules can they be expected to follow?
Therefore, everyone did not discuss it for two days before the heat died down.

When Xu Yinxi received the document to go to Qianzhou to serve as the governor, the faces of everyone in the second room who were wearing sackcloth and mourning could not hide their joy.

As long as Xu Yinxi can recover, the second wife can return to Xu Zhenying's command.

Xu Yinxi took office, and the younger ones behind the second room, Xu Huizheng, Xu Huirong, and Xu Minglu, all had hope.

Xu Deyuan died well.

Now everyone in the second room was relieved.

No one even mentioned asking for an autopsy to determine the cause of death.

Xu Deyuan's body was just carried out and placed in a fine golden wood coffin. A few enlightened monks were invited to recite a few rebirth mantras and he was ready for a dignified burial.

Everyone was dressed in white linen mourning clothes, with tears on their faces and howling loudly.

Mrs. Lian and several aunts soaked their handkerchiefs with ginger juice in advance, and naturally burst into tears.

Except for Mr. Huang and Xu Lezhi, who were heartbroken, Xu Zhenying, who came to express condolences in person, offered a few polite words out of kindness, but everyone else seemed to be neither salty nor indifferent.

However, considering Xu Lezhi's reckless character and fearing that she would go crazy in the mourning hall, Lian used the excuse that Xu Lezhi was so sad that she broke down crying and locked her in the house, letting her cry without being moved.

What was supposed to be a grand riot ended in such a haphazard manner.

Before Xu Yinxi left, Xu Zhenying asked her with a smile: "Fourth sister, do you hate me?"

Xu Yinxi was dressed in plain clothes, with black gauze on her arms, and a white flower in her hair. Her face was not very pale, and she looked even more frail.

There seemed to be some confusion in her eyes.

After a long time, she said: "I don't know. But... I feel a sense of treason and relief."

Xu Zhenying patted her shoulder.

When he was about to pull his hand away, he was grabbed by Xu Yinxi.

Her hands were cold.

Looking up, Xu Zhenying saw a pair of cool and determined eyes.

"Sixth sister, you have never trusted me, you have never even trusted anyone. I have said long ago that I can give you my life... in this life."

Xu Zhenying's eyes suddenly turned gloomy, but only for a short time, and then she smiled again, as if the gloom just now was just Xu Yinxi's illusion.

"Fourth sister, go to Qianzhou and work hard. I will leave my back to you."

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The day Xu Yinxi set out happened to be a few days before the civil service examination.

The entire Jinzhou Mansion seemed to be filled with a restless atmosphere.

Xu Yinxi was traveling in a simple car and only brought a few clothes. The rest were books and documents, a large bundle of pencils, and even the latest limited edition cement, other sweet potato seedlings, some improved varieties, various She also brought a lot of tea leaves and fruit trees, almost filling the entire carriage.

In other words, time was in a hurry, otherwise Xu Yinxi would have to find some tea merchants to go with him. Although she had read Zhang Wanjun's five-year plan in advance, she had to admit that it was detailed and highly operable, and even made her feel in danger at one point.

But... Zhang Wanjun has never had management experience. I wonder how the two of them will get along as her deputy.

What's more, the peace talks have not yet been agreed upon in the end. Everything makes Xu Yinxi feel anxious and can't wait to get on the road immediately.

The second roommate of the Xu family came to see her off, and more than a dozen people walked her outside the Jinzhou Mansion before reluctantly saying goodbye.

Everyone in the second room seemed to have a tacit understanding of keeping silent about Xu Deyuan's death.

Never even mentioned it.

Once a person is buried, it is like a light going out, as if he had never existed.

Even everyone in the second room felt more relaxed than ever before. They felt that the knife hanging above their heads finally fell smoothly.

But now, the head of the Xu family's second room has undoubtedly become Xu Yinxi.

So Xu Yinxi left, and almost all the people in the second room came to see her off.

Xu Yin looked forward to the hopeful eyes of his second wife, and felt that although his young shoulders were heavy, there was still hope in his heart.

She, Xu Yinxi, is not afraid of challenges!

She will definitely win an unlimited future with her second wife!
Xu Yinxi was even more calm now. Between his frown and his smile, although his eyebrows did not seem to change, his whole person had a sharp edge that had settled down.

"Huizheng, Huirong, study hard. The city lord will also provide advanced classes. You must get the graduation certificate of the advanced class. There are many opportunities in Jinzhou Prefecture. You are still young, so you must first solidify your cultural studies."

"Minglu, you have just graduated from the intermediate class. Don't miss this civil service exam."

Everyone who was called responded one by one.

"Aunts, please do your best to serve the city lord. You should know the city lord's character. As long as you work seriously, she will not treat you badly."

Everyone else in the second room nodded in agreement.

Xu Yinxi pulled Mrs. Lian to one side again, and everyone knew that mother and daughter had something to say. Aunt Chun immediately understood and said, "Just now I saw a stall selling sugar water in the village shop in front. Let's go buy some and try it." Let’s try it out. Madam, we’ll go to that place and wait for you.”

Aunt Chun took everyone away.

Lian held Xu Yinxi's hand. Both mother and daughter had complicated expressions. Lian's face was full of reluctance, "You really don't want me to follow you? You have never left my side when you have grown up...and now you are How can I feel at ease if I have to go to Qianzhou alone?"

Xu Yinxi squeezed Lian's hand and carefully wiped the tears from Lian's eyes, "Mom, don't worry, there is a third aunt and a younger sister in Qianzhou, I'm not alone."

"Then they are all with Qianzhou Chieftain. They are not with you."

"I still have so many guards here."

Lian still couldn't let it go, she just wanted to pack her bags overnight and go to her post with Xu Yinxi. Xu Yinxi talked hard to persuade Lian to stop.

"Mom, what will happen to the logistics after you leave? Now the third aunt is going to the natives as hostages, and the fourth aunt is currently in charge of the logistics. You have always been a good hand in handling these things, don't you want to Jinzhou Mansion goes one step further?" Xu Yinxi followed the guidance, "My mother has worked hard for us sisters all her life, and she should always have something she wants to do. Rather than following me around, I still hope that my mother can make progress with me. If the city lord can really conquer the world in the end, our family will at least have the same discipline and two grades."

Lian stopped sobbing.

Yes, there is no need to worry about Xu Yinxi's future.

But there is also Xu Lezhi at home.

The position of marquis can be hereditary, so she must leave something for Xu Lezhi.

Thinking of her child, Lian's eyes seemed to harden, "You are right, we must fight for what we have to fight for. Such an opportunity is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Except for the city lord, who else in the world allows us women to be officials? I have to work hard and achieve great results, otherwise what will happen to that girl Lezhi in the future? You have to be strong for your mother’s sake and support you three sisters!"

The corners of Xu Yinxi's lips raised slightly, and she persuaded Mrs. Lian: "Mother, I think the second sister has no intention of studying, let alone working. Instead of letting her live in such a muddleheaded life every day, it is better to marry her early."

Lian didn't agree, "Son, I see you have such a bright future, I don't know where you will sit in the future. Your sister is still young. If you wait for two years, she may be able to find a better one."

Xu Yinxi said: "Mother, you only saw the good side, but not the other side. What we are doing now is rebellion. Who knows how long we can be prosperous? What if the court really sends troops to suppress the bandits next year? Then all of us will probably be caught in one fell swoop, and no one can escape. As the saying goes, eggs cannot be put in one basket. If the second sister is married off early, if something unexpected happens in the future, she can at least save herself. Besides, she If she gets married, isn't she my Xu Yinxi's sister? As long as we, mother and daughter, are in a high position, are we still afraid that she will not have a good life in her husband's family?"

Lian frowned slightly, seeming moved.

"What's more, if she gets married early, she should find a husband who can control her well so that she doesn't end up like her father."

After saying this, both of them were stunned.

This was the first time that mother and daughter mentioned Xu Deyuan's name after his death.

The flesh on Lian's cheeks trembled obviously.

For a moment, there was no words between mother and daughter.

Xu Yinxi sighed and reached out to hug Lian.

At that moment, Xu Yinxi felt that she could protect her mother and sister from the wind and rain.

Xu Yinxi's voice was hoarse and muffled, "Mother, thank you very much."

Lian Shi only noticed that Xu Yinxi's hot tears soaked her neck, and she cried as loudly as a mosquito.

Lian had never seen her cry like this.

Although Xu Yinxi has a gentle temper, she is very tough at heart. It is rare that she is so sentimental.

As if she was a child, Mrs. Lian patted her back gently and said word by word: "I am your mother. I will do anything for you willingly, even if it costs my life, so thank you."

"Mother." Xu Yinxi cried a little uncontrollably and said in a decisive tone, "Mother, don't worry, I will let you return to Bianjing City in glory in the future. I will let you step on the heads of your aunts and tell them Even if you don't give birth to a son, your life is still many times better than theirs! Let those who once laughed at us openly and secretly crawl at our feet!"

"You kid..." Lian was a little shy, "Why are you talking about this for no reason..."

Xu Yinxi wiped her tears and said, "I just want to leave my mother, so I might be a little sentimental."

"You, how can you make me feel at ease?"

Xu Yinxi smiled, "I have so many people taking care of me, not to mention that I am already the king of a state. I am just acting coquettishly in front of my mother. My mother is fine too. I will go home to be with you during the Chinese New Year this year!"

"Alas! Alas!" Mrs. Lian wiped her tears and pushed her away, "Let's go quickly, so as not to make me cry."

Xu Yinxi turned around and got on the carriage.

The green car curtains swayed, and Lian's figure became smaller and smaller, until finally his sight was blocked by the green mountain forest.

Only then did Xu Yinxi come back to his senses.

Lian Shi may never know that she looked through the window the night Xu Deyuan died.

She watched with her own eyes how she and Aunt Chun suffocated her father to death, and then hung him on a beam.

She even saw Xu Deyuan's blue face and unblinking eyes through the moonlight.

And that night, if Lian hadn't taken action, Xu Deyuan would have died in her hands, Xu Yinxi!

Xu Yinxi closed her eyes in pain——