Troubled times: Start practicing spiritual practice by taking care of your sister-in-law.

Chapter 549 Xu Ying: I miss Duke Anguo a little bit
"Duke Anguo is here"

Xu Ying's heart moved slightly. For someone like her who had been demoted to slavery and lived in Tongque Garden without any status, if she wanted Chen Mo to always be interested in her and even to win his favor, the only way was to increase her presence in front of him.

If he hadn't come to Tongque Garden, Xu Ying would have had no way to increase her presence.

But now that he is here, Xu Ying will have to find ways to take the initiative.

"Did she go to Mrs. Xiao's place?" Xu Ying asked.

"Duke Anguo went to see Princess Zhaoqing." said the maid.

"Sister-in-law."

Xu Ying whispered, Chu Ran used to be her eldest brother's wife, so naturally she had to call her sister-in-law.

Although the eldest brother is gone now, there is no real husband and wife relationship between Chu Ran and the eldest brother. Chu Ran was awarded to Chen Mo by the emperor along with her, but they were once a family after all, so it is inevitable that it feels a little strange.
But that person seemed to like it.

If he went there now, he would probably not be able to forget it even if he wanted to.

"Come in and help me dress up." Xu Ying concentrated and said coldly.

"promise."

Then the door opened and the maid walked in slowly.

……

The sky was dark and the light was fading.

In Chu Ran's room.

Within the curtains, the fragrance of powder and heat mixed together, creating an enchanting atmosphere that filled the air and made people intoxicated.

The doors and windows of the room were tightly closed. As the sky darkened, the light in the room also became dim. In the dim light, one could see clothes scattered around under the couch.

Chen Mo rested his head on Chu Ran's snow-white thigh, enjoying the other's slender fingers gently pressing on the acupoints on his head, and his eyes couldn't help but narrowed into a line.

Chu Ran's face flushed red, and he tilted his head to the side. He tried his best not to look at the end of the bed, but his eyes seemed out of his control and he kept stealing glances at them.

Although she is no longer the Princess of Huai, she is still the legitimate daughter of the Xiao family and has a legitimate status in the Anguo Mansion. This is different from her slave status. Now she is willing to be humiliated.
"I will go to Huaizhou in two days. Yunxi, would you like to go with me? Your father is also in Huaizhou." Chen Mo said.

Xiao Yunxi raised her eyes to look at Chen Mo and said vaguely: "Okay."

Ever since she was captured in Wuguan that day, until now when she came to Linzhou, she hasn't seen her parents for almost two years. She missed them a little, and she also wanted to go back to the Xiao family to see Zheng'er.

Chen Mo lowered his gaze and saw Xiao Yunxi's long hair falling down in an instant, covering her face. He couldn't help but reach out and lift her hair, revealing her plump and bright face.

At this moment, Xiao Yunxi seemed to let out a soft moan, knowing that Chen Mo was looking at her. Her eyelashes trembled slightly, and when she raised her eyes to look at Chen Mo, a hint of shame and anger appeared on her bright face, and her complexion became even redder. She felt a strange feeling in her heart and body, but she did not retaliate against Chen Mo.
"The previous letter said that your father had a hidden illness and had not recovered, but I didn't know that. Instead, I asked him to come out of retirement to guard Huaizhou for me. I felt very guilty. This time when we go to Huaizhou, you can also help me choose some gifts that he likes. I have to thank him very much.

Besides, when you, Yunxi, entered the family, the two elders were not in Xiangyang, so there is no witness. After I go to Huaizhou to deal with the matter in Fengzhou, I will go to Jiangnan with you to visit your family and relatives. "Chen Mo said.

Hearing this, Xiao Yunxi raised her head, and a hint of emotion flashed in her beautiful eyes under her curved eyebrows.

You have to know that she was just a concubine in the Anguo Mansion, and when she was with Chen Mo, she was not a virgin, she had a child.

With Chen Mo's current status, since he is willing to accompany her back to the Xiao family in Jiangnan, it can be regarded as giving her enough face, and at the same time giving enough face to the Xiao family. It can let the aristocratic families in Jiangnan see that even though his brother is no longer around, the Xiao family is still very important in Chen Mo's heart.

Chu Ran, who was standing by, heard this and felt strange. This man was quite nice to his wife. If he could serve her well, he could become his wife in the future. Maybe...
While thinking, a gentle voice sounded from outside the house: "Is Duke Anguo here?"

Chu Ran was stunned, then shocked. Isn't this Xu Ying?

She came to her own yard to look for Chen Mo, obviously she knew something. Chu Ran's face flushed, it was inevitable that she would feel embarrassed and ashamed when someone familiar knew about her shameful things.

Just when Chu Ran was looking for an excuse to fool Xu Ying, Chen Mo spoke up: "It's the Queen."

Chu Ran: “???”

Xiao Yunxi gave Chen Mo a charming look and immediately sat up quickly.

Outside the house, Xu Ying was delighted when she heard Chen Mo's address: "Duke Anguo, can I come in?"

"No." Chu Ran hurriedly whispered to Chen Mo, asking him not to let Xu Ying in.

But Chen Mo ignored Chu Ran's plea and said, "Come in, Madam."

"excuse me."

Although the door was closed, it was not bolted, so Xu Ying pushed it open and walked in.

The air inside the house is not as good as the air outside. The scent of rouge and flowers soaked in the water during bathing hits your face.

After Xu Ying closed the door, she walked in slowly.

Entering the inner room and walking around the screen, she saw a bathtub that had not been emptied yet, and the water in the tub had long since turned cold.

She looked inside and saw that the curtains had been drawn. Chen Mo was half-sitting on the bed, and Chu Ran was curled up in the quilt like a coward. Xiao Yunxi had already put on her dress and was hurriedly stuffing a handkerchief into her sleeve.

"Empress, I'm a little inconvenient and I'm sorry I can't get up to greet you." Chen Mo chuckled.

"No problem." Xu Ying walked over and turned her gaze towards Xiao Yunxi, saying, "This should be the daughter of the Xiao family, right?"

Xiao Yunxi wanted to take the opportunity to get off the couch, but Chen Mo grabbed her hand, so she could only respond on the couch: "Your Highness, I greet the Queen."

Xiao Yunxi has an imperial decree.

Chu Ran: “…”

How come you call her the queen like that guy?
"No need to be polite." Xu Ying raised her hand and sat down on the couch without any hesitation. She glanced around and asked, "Where is His Highness Zhaoqing?"

"Here it is."

Chen Mo lifted the quilt, revealing Chu Ran's curled up head.

Chu Ran's face flushed red, and he was too embarrassed to even say hello to Xu Ying.

"What brings you here, Her Majesty?" Xiao Yunxi asked. She hoped that after seeing this, Xu Ying would leave with a sense of shame.

But Xu Ying went straight to the point and said, "Speaking of which, I live in Tongque Garden with His Highness Zhaoqing, but I have never talked to His Highness. It just so happens that Duke Anguo is here too, and I miss him a little, so it's a good opportunity for me to come over. I hope Madam doesn't mind."

After saying that, Xu Ying looked at Xiao Yunxi.

Xiao Yunxi: "..."

Wow, you are so open-minded.

After hearing this, Chu Ran didn't dare to look up to meet him.

(End of this chapter)