The reborn poisonous woman is hard to abandon

Chapter 146 Xiao Zhongheng's Promotion

The next day, the sun was shining brightly, and Xiao Ruan went to Xiao's residence early in the morning with gifts.

Just when he arrived at the gate of Xiao's mansion, Xiao Zhongheng came back from court, seeing Xiao Zhongheng's official uniform turned into vermilion, his heart was excited, he never felt that the white pheasant on the official uniform was so lifelike like today.

Xiao Zhongheng in the previous life was just a low-rank official, although Xiao Ruan thought that if this elder brother could work hard, he would definitely improve his official career in this life.

But I didn't expect that in this life, I could achieve the fifth grade of civil service so quickly.

"Congratulations to my brother for his promotion. My brother has accumulated a lot of money, and now he finally deserves his name!"

Overjoyed, Xiao Ruan immediately stepped forward to congratulate him, and Zhuyun and Lianqiao also stepped forward to salute overjoyed: "Congratulations to the young master for his promotion, I wish the young master a prosperous future and a bright future!"

Xiao Zhongheng didn't expect Xiao Ruan to get the news so soon, he was overjoyed, and quickly welcomed her into the house.

"I planned to go to the mansion today to personally tell you and grandfather the news, but I didn't know you came first."

After entering the room, Xiao Zhongheng asked his servants to make tea and poured water, and talked about his promotion in detail, then Xiao Ruan knew that in this assessment, Xiao Zhongheng had outstanding literary talents, and was hired by the emperor unexpectedly.

"My brother has been in the dust for many years, it is really a great joy to be able to win the emperor's grace today!"

Hearing this, Xiao Ruan looked at her brother with more admiration in his eyes.

But Xiao Zhongheng shook his head: "My sister is very good, the reason why I was favored by the emperor this time is because of my sister's awakening, if it wasn't for that, I would still be that pile of mud that can't support the wall."

"Brother, don't say that. I did urge my brother, but there are too many people in the world who are supervised every day, and I haven't seen a few people who can achieve great things, so my brother's today is completely earned by yourself." .”

As if he was encouraged, Xiao Zhongheng thought about it carefully, and he couldn't help laughing again: "Recently, my grandpa always sighs that it's a pity that you gave birth to a daughter. I didn't quite understand what it meant before. , Today I actually understand."

As soon as Grand Tutor Lu was mentioned, Xiao Zhongheng's face became a bit more emotional, he took a deep look at Xiao Ruan, and his face was filled with emotion.

"In the past, both of you and I were bewitched by the Gu family, and we alienated our grandparents. It was really unreasonable, but now I have completely repented. The only person in the world who has treated you and me sincerely from the beginning to the end is my grandmother. and my grandfather."

Talking about those foolish things in the past, Xiao Ruan also regretted the same, sometimes she even wondered if Huo Xun desperately tried to save him in her previous life, maybe part of the reason was because of her grandfather's entrustment.

After all, Huo Xun is Taifu Lu's student.

"Brother, don't be sad. At least we have recognized who is the one who treats each other sincerely in this life, and corrected our mistakes. If we want to come to our grandfather's family, we will not care about these things with us."

Xiao Zhongheng only thought that Xiao Ruan was feeling emotional, he didn't understand the meaning of past life and present life in her words, he just nodded in agreement.

"Speaking of which, the reason why my article was favored by the emperor this time is because I was inspired by my grandparents. If I could get closer to Waizu in the early years, it would be impossible to say that I am not just a fifth-rank official today."

Hearing the regret in the other party's voice, Xiao Ruan unconsciously covered his lips and smiled: "It's not too late for my brother to get closer to my grandfather. Sister, I'm waiting for the day when my brother becomes the first-rank prime minister."

"Okay, my sister will just look at my brother."

Xiao Zhongheng looked at Xiao Ruan gently, with fondness in his eyes.

In the past, she owed too much to this younger sister, and failed to fulfill her brother's obligations, but made this younger sister worry too much about herself

Especially in the Lu Mansion, as a cousin, Lu Hanrui cared more about Xiao Ruan than himself, which reminded him of how Xiao Ruan was always bullied in the Xiao Mansion.

The two of them are brothers and sisters with the same blood on their bodies, but when Gu Shi was bullying her, he only thought of peace and harmony, and now thinking about it, he is really stupid.

For a moment, Xiao Zhongheng couldn't help but secretly vowed again in his heart that he would become strong enough to protect this sister in this life.

The two chatted for a while, Xiao Zhongheng got up and poured tea for Xiao Ruan himself, Xiao Ruan suddenly found that there was a thread on his brother's cuff and he didn't know it.

But seeing that Xiao Zhongheng didn't realize it, a dark color flashed in Xiao Ruan's eyes, and then he glanced around.

After this circle, Xiao Ruan noticed that the people who made tea for her at the beginning and the people who waited in the room were all servants, not a maid.

Reminiscent of the fact that Mrs. Pei arranged a room for him and was kicked out, the corners of Xiao Ruan's mouth couldn't help twitching.

"Brother, I wonder where Linglong is now?"

Xiao Zhongheng thought that Xiao Ruan suddenly mentioned Linglong to take her away, so he quickly said: "I know that you have a deep relationship with Linglong, and I didn't use her much, but let her take care of the maids in the yard on weekdays. She can take it away at any time."

Hearing this, Xiao Ruan was silent again.

If Xiao Zhongheng had a little girl waiting by his side, he should be reminded to tie up his clothes, take them off and sew them up, but now, the girl in the house is not there, and the one she arranged to come over is also on the sidelines, Xiao Ruan can't help but doubt him How did my brother really win the favor of the emperor.

"Brother, just take off the clothes on your body, and I'll mend them for you."

Sighing, seeing Xiao Zhongheng was about to ask someone to bring Linglong up, Xiao Ruan stopped him, pointed at his cuff and couldn't help but said: "Even if brother doesn't want to be disturbed now, he should leave an old nanny by his side, okay?" It can also remind you not to be laughed at when you go out."

Following Xiao Ruan's gaze, Xiao Zhongheng blushed, and only then did he notice the strangeness in his cuffs.

"Then I'll trouble my sister." For a moment, Xiao Zhongheng's face turned red as if he had eaten a big bowl of chili, and only then did he understand why Xiao Ruan asked Linglong just now.

"I will follow the former Nanny Liu before me." As if explaining, looking at Xiao Ruan who was sewing for him, Xiao Zhongheng concealed his embarrassment.

Xiao Ruan didn't answer, checked the clothes several times, and saw that there were indeed no other problems, and at the same time went back, she asked Zhu Yun to bring a bag and handed it to Xiao Zhongheng.

"Troublesome sister is thinking about me, and even made clothes for me."

Xiao Zhongheng saw that there were several clothes and a pair of cloud boots in the baggage, and quickly thanked Xiao Ruan.

"You don't have to thank me, brother, I didn't do it."

"It's not my sister, who is that..."

Xiao Zhongheng's hands paused, he didn't know whether he should accept this burden or not.

Looking at the expression of the man in front of him, Xiao Ruan sighed, and then said: "My sister-in-law entrusted me to hand over these clothes to you. She said that it was cold and wondered if you had thick clothes, so she dragged me to bring them to you. .”

As Xiao Ruan's voice fell, Xiao Zhongheng no longer had the slightest smile on his face, he put the burden on the table and sat down on the chair slowly.

Seeing that he didn't speak, Xiao Ruan simply stopped beating around the bush.

"Brother, sister-in-law feels regretful now, ask me to make peace with you, what do you think?"

It took Xiao Zhongheng a long time before he slowly raised his head: "You are willing to make peace for her, I am afraid it is against your will?"

It seemed that Xiao Zhongheng didn't expect that Xiao Zhongheng would ask himself back, Xiao Ruan paused for a moment, and then said: "This matter is ultimately my brother's business, brother can decide by himself, don't need to consider other people's feelings."

Hearing this, Xiao Zhongheng suddenly showed a wry smile: "Ms. Pei really treated me well, and she doesn't have any bad intentions. It's just that she doesn't have her own opinions, so she might be used by someone who cares about her. Now I already want to make a fortune in my official career. , if we keep her by my side, I'm afraid it will only harm everyone."

Xiao Zhongheng turned his gaze back to the bag. The two clothes inside were navy blue long gowns made according to his preference. The material was thick and the stitches were fine. It could be seen that Pei had put a lot of thought into it.And the cloud boots with a white bottom and black face are also extremely delicate.

Before he knew it, Xiao Zhongheng suddenly saw the scene of Mrs. Pei sitting under the lamp, making clothes for himself stitch by stitch.

This feeling can be treated as a recollection, but it was lost at the time.

He is willing to help her in this life, but he will not marry her into his family again.

"I think she must be looking for you again. You don't have to worry about this matter. I will find time to talk to her clearly."

There were memories and sighs in Xiao Zhongheng's eyes, but finally turned into a touch of determination.

Xiao Ruan silently looked at Xiao Zhongheng for a long time, knowing that he had already made up his mind, even though he was emotional, he also very much agreed with Xiao Zhongheng's decision.

No matter how much affection there is between the two of them, it is not advisable for Pei Yuemei to have a mother like Mrs. Pei.

It's good that the two of them live together without conflicts, but if there is any conflict, Pei's parents will come to the house and make a big fuss.

Coupled with Pei's unclear character, Xiao Ruan can already imagine the messy life of the two of them in the future.

Glancing at her elder brother, Xiao Ruan suddenly felt that she understood Xiao Zhongheng very well.

But thinking of living like a monk now, Xiao Ruan unconsciously turned into a housekeeper again.

"If my brother doesn't want to get back together with Xiao Shi, then he won't get back together. It's just that we should keep some maids around..."

"Master, the butler is here."

Xiao Ruan was talking here, when he suddenly heard the servant come in to report, he unconsciously stopped talking.

Before Xiao Zhongheng asked the butler's purpose of coming here from his servants, a figure flashed outside the door, and soon he saw the butler walking in from outside the room.

Seeing Xiao Ruan, the butler didn't salute immediately, but just kept his eyes on Xiao Zhongheng.

"The servant has seen the young master. The servant came here today to inform the young master by the order of the master. The young master wants money for the banquet, and the public will not give it. Please find a way by yourself."

"Guan Li is joking, I don't believe my father would say such a thing, it must be that Gu Shi is behind it!"

Xiao Zhongheng suddenly stood up from his seat, staring at the butler with disbelief in his eyes.

For his promotion this time, all the officials from the DPRK and China came to congratulate him, so naturally they wanted to host a banquet to welcome him, but why shouldn't this kind of thing be paid by the public?

(End of this chapter)