the first lady

Chapter 85

The hand holding the lid of the cup stopped suddenly. Zong Zhengye frowned at Qiao Linger, and then put the lid back on.

Qiao Ling'er took a sip of tea and asked, "Is there anything wrong?"

"There's no need to send someone to notify her." Zong Zhengye said a few words stiffly. Now when he thought of that little woman, his heart became complicated.Seeing Qiao Linger's ignorant look, he immediately changed the subject: "Where are father and mother?"

Naturally, Qiao Ling'er could see that Zong Zhengye was deliberately hiding his feelings, and he didn't force it, so he replied, "Mother said she was going to go to the temple to offer incense, so she took Dad along."

"Second brother hasn't come back yet?" Zong Zhengye continued to ask.

"Well, I should be back soon." Qiao Ling'er felt a little cold in her heart, and now she really didn't want Zongzheng Yi to have any contact with the royal family, where the danger was hard to guard against.

Especially in front of the pack of wolves, tigers and leopards of Empress Wu, she was really worried that his little white rabbit would be eaten.

If Zongzheng Yi knew that Qiao Linger compared him to a little white rabbit, he would have no idea what kind of expression he would have!
Although Zong Zhengye couldn't see Qiao Linger's worries, it would be strange not to worry about the current situation and the status of his second brother.

His life-seeking eyes fell on Zong Zhengye. His steps were light, his inner palace was deep, his bones were peculiar, and his features were clear... The last point can be ignored from his description.I have to admit that Zong Zhengye is a good opponent, no matter how you look at it, he is a talent.

If such a person is an opponent... Zhui Ming unconsciously clenched the blood sword in his hand.

After chasing his life and looking at Zong Zhengye, Zong Zhengye also raised his head to look at him.

Zhui Ming has the bloodthirsty smell unique to killers, and he is incompatible with him. He seems to be his own enemy. There is no reason why he will not do it, but the bloodthirsty factor in him makes him have the urge to do it.

The two men looked at each other calmly, there was a lot of provocation in their eyes, and the current was strong.

Ning Xiang subconsciously stood behind Lan Feng, nothing else, but because Zhui Ming's expression was too terrifying now, she didn't have the courage to continue watching.

Qiao Ling'er sat between the two people who were sitting and standing. The teacup in her hand seemed to be infected by this strange atmosphere, and occasionally there were small ripples.

Finally, she put the teacup aside, stood up, and blocked the "eyes" between the two.

Zhui Ming and Zong Zhengye frowned one after another because they were disturbed, Zong Zhengye stood up and said something, and saw Qiao Linger walking towards the door, and at the same time shouted excitedly.

"Yi, you're back?" Qiao Ling'er originally planned to introduce the identity of Zhui Ming, but when she saw the man walking in from the outside, her eyes were naturally drawn.

The first thing Zong Zhengyi saw was not the taller brother and Zhui Ming, but the relatively small figure walking in front.

"Ling'er." Zong Zhengyi called out softly, and his smile deepened a little.

"En." Hearing that soft voice, Qiao Linger's whole heart warmed up, and then she turned sideways and said, "Yi, brother is back."

Zhui Ming despises the interaction between Qiao Ling'er and Zong Zhengyi, and the "sympathy" with Zong Zhengye before has disappeared without a trace.

"Brother." Zong Zhengyi slipped his hand onto Qiao Linger's and gently led her towards Zong Zhengye.

Zong Zhengye was slightly stunned when he saw the handshake of Zong Zhengyi and Qiao Linger, and when he heard Qiao Linger's address earlier—Yi...

"Second brother, you're back!" Zong Zhengye didn't let his surprise show too much, and he recovered after seeing Zong Zhengyi, and his mood calmed down a lot in an instant.

"Brother, you've worked hard all the way." Zong Zhengyi stepped forward with a smile.

"No problem!" Zong Zhengye showed a sincere smile in front of Zong Zhengyi, raised his hand, and clasped it with the other hand.

There was an atmosphere between the two brothers that outsiders couldn't get in. Qiao Linger watched from the side, and suddenly understood that in fact, real brothers should share weal and woe, and no matter what happens ahead, they will go hand in hand.Such a pure relationship between brothers is absolutely impossible in the royal family. Regardless of whether the princes and princesses are the same mother or concubine, they will live for themselves, and they will be separated from the word "simple" all their lives.

Qiao Ling'er didn't want to go out today either, so she just stayed in the mansion and listened to the conversation between Zong Zhengye and Zong Zhengyi.

Sitting aside and watching Zong Zhengyi who was talking with Zong Zhengye, it was the first time that she discovered that a man's profile could be so attractive.Black hair hanging down the ears, in stark contrast to the white clothes, straight nose bridge, curly eyelashes like butterfly wings, including the pink lips, flawless skin... This man is like It was specially created by the Creator, not to mention pleasing to the eye, and the temper is unmatched——

"Linger, if you keep watching, I won't be able to take it anymore." Zong Zhengyi who was talking suddenly turned his head and said to Qiao Linger.

Hearing this, Qiao Ling'er's face immediately became hot, Zong Zhengye also smiled rarely, Ning Xiang covered her mouth and snickered.

If it was possible, she really wanted to dig a hole in the ground.The embarrassment spread, and he obviously wanted to lower his head, but in the end he said a word——

"You say yours, I see mine, is it hindering you?" The words she said and what she thought were obviously two extremes.

After saying that, she regretted wanting to hit tofu.She can say such blunt words, she must have learned badly...

It's rare that when these words came out, even Zong Zhengyi was stunned, let alone other people.

Before the others could react, Qiao Linger decided to go 36 times!Just arrived at the door, but bumped into a person...

"what!"

"Second sister-in-law!" Zong Zhengyan quickly pulled Qiao Ling'er back. He never thought that he would be bumped into after he walked into the side hall. It turned out that this person was the second sister-in-law he was looking for!

Qiao Ling'er patted her chest in shock, raised her head and glared at Zongzheng Yan with some annoyance, "Uncle, why are you walking so fast? Aren't you afraid of bumping into someone?"

Zong Zhengyan died innocently, who hit whom?
"I'm sorry second sister-in-law, I didn't pay attention, are you okay?" Although Zong Zhengyan was aggrieved, he still didn't want to argue with her, if he went around a few more words, he would definitely be defeated.

Now that everyone has apologized, Qiao Linger naturally has no room to get angry. "It's okay, I'll go first!"

"Second sister-in-law, I'm here to find you." Zong Zhengyan said immediately before Qiao Ling'er was about to leave.

Qiao Ling'er stopped in her tracks, turned around and looked at Zongzheng Yan who didn't seem to be joking.

Zongzheng Yan nodded and then turned to Zongzhengye and Zongzhengyi, "Brother, I will cleanse you up again tonight; second brother, second sister-in-law borrow it and return it soon."

The word "borrow" made Qiao Ling'er sweat immediately. She is not his exclusive property, so is there a need to use the word "borrow"?
But Zongzheng Yi replied naturally: "Go early and return early."

"Yan, be careful and take care of the second sibling." Zong Zhengye also warned.

Qiao Ling'er really wanted to bump into the pillar, especially when she saw Zong Zhengyi's "you are mine" possession, she was extremely embarrassed.But even though it was embarrassing, there was a sense of pride in her heart. She belonged to him, so didn't he also belong to her?

"Ningxiang, you can stay in the mansion!" Qiao Ling'er regained her composure and said to Ningxiang, and before she complained, she said again: "Clean up the room for the young master first, otherwise the young master will not be here today. The room is live."

"I know, the old master's original room is now used as a new one!" Although Ning Xiang was very upset that the lady had left herself behind again, she still knew how to behave. She would not ask some questions that she shouldn't ask. asked.

In fact, Qiao Ling'er also knew that it was not good to hide from Ningxiang like this, but Ningxiang did not have martial arts, so if she knew it, it would only add an extra danger to her.

Furthermore, the Zong government is also a big family. Although there are not many servants, there is no shortage of people to the point where Ning Xiang has to be relied on to tidy up the room.

"Be careful." In a daze, Zong Zhengyi had already stood in front of her and warned her.

Qiao Ling'er's face was slightly hot, and she nodded while looking at those gentle eyes.

……

By the lake, a group of five people walked slowly along the lake.

"Damn, what kind of bad luck has I had recently, everyone is ordering me around..." Zhui Ming complained behind Qiao Linger.

Qiao Ling'er glanced at Zhuiming sideways, and asked indifferently: "Zuiming, what are you muttering all by yourself?"

"Nothing!" Zhui Ming coolly turned his face away.Now that he has experience, if Qiao Linger finds out about it, she will definitely use the deadly contract of prostitution to suppress him, and if she doesn't get any benefits, she will be full of anger. Just quit!
Zong Zhengyan frowned subconsciously at Zhui Ming. The second sister-in-law was followed two days ago and was even attacked again. Zhui Ming can play a certain role in these incidents. People who are entangled in Zhui Ming will Who is it?What is his purpose?
"Uncle, where are we going? Do you have anything to discuss with me?" Qiao Ling'er ignored Zhui Ming's complaint, and asked Zongzheng Yan.

"Second sister-in-law, the matter is very serious." Zong Zhengyan recovered and said seriously.

"What's wrong?" Qiao Ling'er was also infected by Zong Zhengyan's seriousness.

"Our employment model in Mocheng has been plagiarized!" Zong Zhengyan lowered his voice.

The autumn wind passed by the wicker that had already faded away, and it looked old and vicissitudes. The originally calm lake surface had shallow ripples in the wind.

Qiao Ling'er paused slightly, and said with a slight coldness: "What's going on? Tell me in detail."

"Second sister-in-law, the method of employing long-term workers has actually worked. The city lord of Mocheng also agreed with our method, and promulgated regulations, and many people have joined in. However, when we use this method At the same time, there are other commercial firms and large stores that are managed according to our method, and have given more wages in the contract." Zongzheng Yan said in a deep voice.

(End of this chapter)