Rebirth's Charm

Chapter 130

The emperor has returned to the harem.

Xiao Xun, who had obtained the emperor's will, had brought a hundred secret guards with him.At this moment, someone moved a seat, and Xiao Xun sat down leisurely.He looked at the official with a faint smile, like a wolf looking at a lamb waiting to be slaughtered.

Many people had been guests in his house, and many people thought that he was at most putting on a show and would not punish himself.

It's just that these people don't know that Xiao Xun has only hypocrisy, no sincerity, and no mercy for too many people in this world.

"It's all tied up and punished with a stick. Let's hit it a few times first." Xiao Xun's tone was a little impatient, because he secretly complained in his heart that the emperor used him for being overqualified-won't it be enough to order the Ouchi guards to punish him?He wanted to bring him over to scare people.

Then a dark guard asked in a respectful voice: "Master Hou, how much is a few strokes?"

Xiao Xun took out the jug, took a sip, and then said slowly: "It depends. Whoever regrets it will be sent back to the mansion, and whoever is obsessed with obsession can just continue beating. If someone dies, talk to me."

The dark guard said yes.

The stick punishment can be light or heavy, and the consequences will be different because of the difference between the executioner and the person receiving the punishment.Some people can recover after recuperating for a month or two after dozens of rods, while others are killed on the spot after dozens of rods. Looking at the master's face, the strikes were light and heavy.

The hidden guards would not look at anyone's face, they would only absolutely obey Xiao Xun's orders.

So the situation after that can be imagined.

Dozens of people screaming in unison, with their flesh and blood bruised, even the timid would faint, not to mention the people who were in it.Soon, most of the people begged for mercy when they saw that the situation was not good, and they were carried back to Xiao's mansion one by one in despair.

Only a dozen or so people failed to leave right away, some of them fainted, and two of them were Qin Anhuai and Luo Yuanhua's confidantes, who took the lead in making trouble with the intention of dying.In the officialdom, in every incident, there will be someone called a victim. The difference is that some are voluntary and some are forced.Right now, these two are voluntary.

Xiao Xun ordered people to wake up the fainted man, and looked at the two men who were being tortured while clenching their teeth, showing cruel smiles.

He raised his hand to stop his subordinates from carrying out the execution, and ordered: "Don't worry, go and give them medicine first, and continue to torture them after an hour."

The face of the tortured person changed, and the sweat on his forehead became more dense.

After that, Xiao Xun looked up at the blue sky, his thoughts left his eyes, and he thought of Qiao An.

In the past few days, she always picks and chooses when eating, and she always looks a little uncomfortable when she smells something—is this happening?

Thinking of this, a smile spread to his lips.

The affairs in the palace, the Hou Mansion learned, have not been affected in the slightest, and the atmosphere is still full of joy.

Because Fangfei was about to get married, Jing Zhiran, as her boudoir friend, came to the Hou's mansion from time to time as a companion to talk.At first, she always pestered Mrs. Jing to bring her over. After a few times, Mrs. Jing became more and more familiar with Ye Xizhao. After saying hello, she asked Jing Zhiran to bring her attendants over.

This morning, Jing Zhiran came over again, first went to see Ye Xizhao, and after saluting, he asked with a smile: "Sister-in-law, I dressed like you, does it look good?"

Ye Xizhao looked around with a smile.The upper shirt is white with light embroidered magnolia, the lower skirt is a delicate pink like peach blossoms, she wears a sterling silver hairpin inlaid with pearls on her head, and there are small pearl earrings in her ears.The appearance is delicate, and the clothes are more delicate. "It's beautiful, it's very beautiful." She praised it sincerely.

Jing Zhiran laughed innocently, "Thank you sister-in-law!"

"Hurry up and talk to Fang Fei." Ye Xizhao knew her reason for coming and was happy to fulfill it.

Jing Zhiran said with a smile: "Sister-in-law, don't rush me away." While speaking, he took a gold-painted box from the maidservant, "This is a small set of clothes I made for Sister Xin, sister-in-law, don't dislike it. It's just my kindness." Then he explained blushingly, "I really like Miss Xin, but she is frizzy, and I don't dare to tease her on weekdays."

Ye Xizhao greeted his subordinates and thanked him sincerely.

Jing Zhiran left happily.

Ye Xizhao opened the box, and saw a lotus-colored blouse and a goose-yellow skirt, the hem of the blouse was embroidered with lotus flowers, and the hem of the skirt was embroidered with cloud patterns.It can be seen that Jing Zhiran's female celebrity is indeed outstanding.She smiled and ordered Zhilan to put it away properly, and put it on for Sister Xin in a few days.Immediately, Zhilan, Hsinchu, and Xia He were called to inquire about Fang Fei's dowry.

Regarding Fangfei's marriage, Ye Xizhao could see that Mrs. Tai, like her, had a hard time after all.

It is true that Fang Fei's biological mother has only passed away for more than a year. If she hadn't been considered a righteous daughter by Mrs. Tai, she would still be within three years of filial piety.Although it is said that because of the rough situation, the surname has changed to become the Yu family, the filial piety can be ignored, but Mrs. Tai will always feel uncomfortable when she thinks about it.Originally, the old man planned to keep Fang Feiduo in the Hou Mansion to take care of her for a few years.The only reason to comfort myself is to think about Ye Xilang's handsome face and youthful promise.

Yu Shaoheng and Ye Xizhao naturally understood Mrs. Tai's emotions, and they put more thought into Fangfei's dowry in private.When Ye Xizhao first started working, Yu Shaoheng gave her tens of thousands of taels of silver and asked her to just let go of the preparations.

In Ye Xizhao's private heart, he was afraid that her natal family would wrong Fang Fei in the future, and she was merciless when preparing the dowry and spending money.The dowry has a certain number, it is not good to exceed the number, but it can make everything better.Whether it is clothing, headgear, clothing materials, and utensils, they are carefully selected. The dowry land and house are also selected for the easiest care and the best location.

In addition to this, Mrs. Tai also took out a sum of money and asked Ye Xizhao to hand it over to Fang Fei.

Although Fang Fei is young, she knows the depth, and she will not fail to understand the expectations of the Hou Mansion for her-to live a good life, work together with Ye Xilang, maintain the harmony of the Prime Minister's Mansion, and don't let the Prime Minister's Mansion cause trouble. The Hou Mansion is the most important thing, which cannot be bought with any amount of real money.

At first, Ye Xizhao was actually worried that the second and third wards would disagree with what he, Mrs. Tai and Yu Shaoheng did for Fang Fei's marriage.But the two rooms have always been quiet, never intervening in this matter, and even intentionally restrained the servants in the room not to inquire about these details.The third wife, who had always helped Ye Xizhao with what she could do before, stayed quietly in the room during this period, copying "The Precepts for Women" and embroidering scriptures.

Mrs. Tai and Ye Xizhao were very pleased by this, and Mrs. Tai even appreciated the third lady more in this matter, and said with a smile: "It's not easy to change to this level."

Ye Xizhao smiled approvingly.

Ye Xizhao had to make intensive preparations for Fangfei's marriage, but she had been proceeding slowly with Zhilan's and Chang'an's marriage.

First, he found an excuse, met Chang'an's parents a few times, saw that both of them were honest and simple, then found someone to talk back and forth, and set their wedding date in winter.

As for Hsinchu and Xiahe, they are one year and ten months younger than Zhilan respectively, and it is enough to start looking for good marriages for them in winter.Hsinchu married Ye Xihan's personal servant in her previous life, because she was the big maid by her side after all, her father-in-law, mother-in-law and husband-in-law treated her very well, if there is no better one in this life, then just be as in the previous life.

A few days before Fangfei got married, Mrs. Tai went to sit in Fangfei's room from time to time, talking for a long time before leaving.

That night, Ye Xizhao went to Fang Fei's room after serving Mrs. Tai for a rest.

"Sister-in-law." Fang Fei stood up and saluted with a smile.

Ye Xizhao went over and took her hand, "I should tell you, Mrs. Tai has already told me, I'll gossip with you."

Teenage girls would feel a little shy when they heard about getting married, and Fang Fei was no exception.She lowered her head slightly, but her voice was not twitching: "My mother and sister-in-law are kind to me, and I know it in my heart, but I don't know how to repay it. Can my sister-in-law give me some advice, and I have an idea in the future."

Ye Xizhao and Fang Fei sat down on both sides of the small bed on the big kang, and their voices became softer: "What I'm looking forward to is nothing more than a harmony between my natal family and my in-law's family. I think that only in this way can we hold on to each other. My own preferences and wishes lead a better life. If the people of the rich and powerful are not in harmony, no one will be safe."

Fang Fei narrowed her eyes and pondered, nodded lightly, and then looked at Ye Xizhao with her clear eyes, and said seriously: "If I hear, see, or encounter things that people are not in harmony with each other, and everyone has their own concerns, I don't care about it. If you have an idea, can you come back and ask your mother and sister-in-law for advice?"

"Of course it's good." Speaking of such things, Ye Xizhao was always in an awkward mood—it would be great to get closer, but it also meant that things about the Prime Minister's family—her natal family—would be slow. Gradually became known to Fangfei and Mrs. Tai—I really feel ashamed just thinking about it.

Seeing the slight change in Ye Xizhao's expression, Fang Fei said sincerely: "I encountered the most despicable family background when I was a child. As a human, I understand that every family has scriptures that are difficult to recite. Since I came to the Hou Mansion, and now, I have never expected it. I even thought that because of my life experience, there would be no stability in my life. No matter when, I still remember the days when I was doing the things of servants every day and seeing all the faces of people, and I will never get carried away because of the blessings I got."

Ye Xizhao looked at Fang Fei with appreciation.

Fang Fei pursed her lips, and said softly: "I will live my life in peace, and I will not forget that I am a person who came out of the Hou's mansion. I will do my best not to disturb my elder brother and sister-in-law."

She is such a smart girl, she calmly mentioned her past that others deliberately avoided, and she can only be grateful for the current situation.Not everyone can always remain so conscious of their situation.

May she remain so.This is truly the blessing of the Xiangfu.

In the end, Ye Xizhao warned: "You can tell me about the uncomfortable things in the future. Don't wrong yourself or others. The Hou Mansion is your natal family, and I am your sister-in-law. Always remember this .”

When Fang Fei heard the last sentence, her eyes were moved and grateful.

(End of this chapter)