Lonely King and Widow

Chapter 97 The Pit Depth 038 Meters Housework (2)
Mo Jiu glared at him, "What's wrong with me? You're too naive."

Talking about the attitude of the future father-in-law is Mo Jiu.But who made her a "lunatic"?Xiao Yunchang froze in embarrassment, he didn't want to cause trouble, and he didn't bother to talk to her, he just rubbed his temples and told everyone to disperse and have breakfast.

Mo Jiu originally thought that there would be a fight today, but Xiao Qian settled it, and felt it was boring.

About her tuberculosis husband, she originally wanted to take the opportunity of having breakfast to inquire about it, but when it comes to Xiao Dalang, everyone in the house keeps it secret and no one knows much about it.

The only person who knows is Xiao Liulang.

So, she snatched a bag of popcorn from Sanlang's youngest son, and waited by the lake where Xiao Liulang returned to Qianyuan Xiaozhu.

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At this time, Xiao Liulang was still talking to Xiao Yunchang in the old lady's main room.

The father and son never see eye to eye, and the atmosphere is a little awkward.Dong is not Xiao Qian's biological mother, although she is dissatisfied with this concubine, but her son is so ill, the only backer of the eldest house is Xiao Qian, and she can only wait by her side.

Xiao Yun said: "How long will you stay in Chuzhou this time?"

Xiao Qian didn't raise his eyes to look at him, but gently brushed the table with his sleeves, picked up the teacup, and brushed the tea leaves on the surface of the water leisurely, "It has been raining heavily in Chuzhou for days, and floods have caused disasters. My son was entrusted by the government to help Prime Minister Xie will take some time to deal with the flood."

Xiao Yunchang frowned, "Xie Chen also came to Chuzhou?"

Xiao Qian glanced at him indifferently, "I think he will go to the house and drink big brother's wedding wine."

The Xie family and the Xiao family have been fighting endlessly for a hundred years. In recent years, Xiao Yunchang has been unwell. Although he is not old, he has returned to his hometown to take care of him. If there is any disturbance, the grandson's generation will fall even more. Except for Xiao Qian, others seem to have no hope.This is also the reason why the old lady did not dare to criticize Xiao Qian too much.Of course, it was also the reason why Mo Jiu's escape from marriage could be passed on in passing.

Xiao Yunchang wanted to tell his son some details about dealing with Xie Chen, but felt that this son didn't seem to need it, so he swallowed the words back and asked, "How did Xie Bingsheng's case be settled?"

Xiao Qian thought for a moment, "Tie."

This answer is a little vague, but what happened in Lin'an is too complicated, and it cannot be explained clearly in one or two sentences. Xiao Qian only thanked Bingsheng for his crime. Xi (Concubine Xie's son) also knelt down in front of the palace. The emperor did not hold Xie's family accountable, and the members of the Mo family were not implicated. Only the main criminal, Qiao Zhanping, committed suicide in prison to apologize.The rest of the Mohists were let go with [-] lashes.

Qiao Zhanping committed suicide, and that was the end of his collusion with the Xie family.

As for whether he "voluntary suicide" or "passive suicide", there is no way to investigate.

Xiao Yunchang coughed and said: "The officials are getting older, and their minds are becoming more and more difficult to guess."

Xiao Qian frowned slightly, "One mountain presses another mountain, it's just balance."

The art of emperors has always paid attention to balance. Now that the emperor is old, there are not many princes who can be powerful. Only King Yi, Song Xi, and King An, Song Ao, these two princes are from Concubine Xiao and Concubine Xie. It is getting stronger and stronger... Let's say this time, the emperor sent Prime Minister Xie to control the flood in Chuzhou. For that old bone of Xie Chen, there is actually a warning of "small punishments and big warnings".

But the old emperor asked Xiao Qian to assist, and after all, each played [-] boards.

After all, Xie Bingsheng is Xie Chen's only son. Although Xie Bingsheng's death was caused by the Mohists, if Xiao Qian didn't intervene, even the emperor would not believe him, let alone Xie Chen?

"The Xie family will definitely not be kind to this matter, my son must be careful."

Xiao Yunchang gave some instructions, and then discussed with Xiao Qian about moving his family to Lin'an.

Now that Chuzhou is located in the border fortress of the two countries, there may be disasters in the future, and Lin'an is rich and prosperous, and the Xiao family has land and property there. Although it is not a trivial matter to move, if it is a long-term plan , must also be included in the schedule early.

"After Dalang's marriage is over, let's start preparing."

Xiao Yunchang is the head of the family, and Xiao Qian did not refute his opinion.He just nodded in disinterest and got up, flicked his robe sleeves, and was about to leave.

Seeing his son's indifferent expression, Xiao Yunchang frowned and said again: "Liu Lang is twenty-one this year, it's time to consider marriage. If you don't like the daughter of Chuzhou, go to Lin'an in the coming day, and let your mother take good care of you." Choose a good match."

Mrs. Dong hurriedly lowered her head, and said with a fake smile: "Our family's Liu Lang is a good-looking talent, and he only speaks out, and the door of the house has not been trampled by the matchmaker? Don't worry, master, this matter will be handled by the concubine."

This flattering words, ten years ago, Xiao Qian and his mother heard it, and I don't know how grateful they are.

But time has changed, and it's only in exchange for him to sneer, "The eldest lady can handle the elder brother's marriage well. No one else needs to ask about Liu Lang's affairs."

Normally, he should call Dong Shi's mother, but he never did.Of course, Xiao Changyuan once called her when he was young, but in exchange for Dong's slap, saying that concubine can't enter the ancestral hall, how could he call her mother?To him now, she was just a "other person".

Xiao Qian strode out without looking back.

Only Xiao Yunchang's sigh and Dong Shi's choking were left.

The courtyard of the Xiao family is very large, the lakeside is lined with green trees, willow leaves hang down, and the flowers and leaves in the distant mountains and near the water are lush, shady and secluded.

Just as Xiao Qian and Xue Fang walked past the lake, a man emerged from behind a strangely shaped rockery—it was Lu Chenggui.

He bowed his body, clamped his legs, as if grasping a life-saving straw, and begged bitterly: "Master, the little one has explained everything according to your instructions. Please, give the antidote to the little one." ?”

Xiao Qian raised his eyebrows coldly: "There is no antidote."

Lu Chenggui's mouth moved slightly, looking at him puzzled.

Xiao Qian said, "It's just a joke."

Seeing him drifting away, Lu Chenggui's face was ashen, and he could hardly stand still.He betrayed his master, so he couldn't stay in Xiao's house any longer.It is not difficult to find a job in this world, but it is difficult for a person who betrays his master to be reused.

On the other side of the lake, there is a big weeping willow with two people hugging each other.

There is a smooth stone under the weeping willow.

A white and tender Mo Jiu sat on the stone.

Xiao Qian walked through the canna bushes, saw her eating popcorn, and threw one over with a smile.

"Xiao Liulang, here, look here..."

Xiao Qian frowned inadvertently, "What's the matter?"

Mo Jiu slid down from the rock, and swayed slowly in front of him, "You are too vicious, won't this ruin Lu Chenggui's life?"

She is not such a kind person.Xiao Qian didn't answer, but waited for the next article.

Sure enough, she threw a popcorn into her mouth, "Tell me, how are you going to gag me?"

(End of this chapter)