Chapter 135: In company

Xu Lingyi's hesitation made Eleven Niang laugh secretly in her heart.

The content behind this turning sentence is the focus of what Xu Lingyi said to himself today, right?

In fact, he was overthinking it.

In the face of such a major event, which is similar to a family separation, she doesn't want to take the blame for Xu Lingyi's decision. So no matter what Xu Lingyi decides, she will show her submissiveness and obedience.

The Marquis has something to do and wants to ask his concubine, Eleven Niang, to come down the stairs for him.

Who knew Xu Lingyi would have a look of embarrassment on his face after hearing this.

It's like this. His words are a bit slow, and it sounds like he is thinking deeply. We are three brothers. Needless to say, the fifth brother is in the Imperial Guard. If the third brother becomes an official again, I'm afraid there will be rumors.

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Eleven Niang suddenly had an idea.

Does he want to

What Mr. Hou meant was that there was a bit of solemnity in her voice.

What I mean is that one cannot take advantage of all the benefits. Xu Lingyi stared into Eleven Niang's eyes. When next spring comes, I want to resign as the Governor of the Fifth Army Governor's Mansion and let my third brother join the official position.

So cunning

Eleven Niang couldn't help it, and the corners of her mouth turned up.

Resigning from the post of Governor of the Fifth Military Governor's Mansion, but retaining the position of Prince's Young Master, and then exchanging a third-grade high-ranking official for a seventh-grade county magistrate, no matter whether it is the emperor or the Metropolitan Procuratorate, it is hard to say anything, and he also takes the opportunity to distinguish himself from the public.

The attention has been drawn down, cooling down the Xu family's current situation. Even if the third master clearly sees Xu Lingyi's true intentions, if he is not cruel enough, he will still be grateful to his brother for what he has done for him.

The sacrifices made. If because of this, the third master is completely on the side of brotherhood from now on, then the third wife will never be able to achieve anything no matter how hard she tries.

Killing several birds with one stone

However, is he afraid of his objections when he talks to himself about this? In his own impression, he should ignore his wife's objections to matters like this that are related to the honor and destiny of the family.

Eleven Niang couldn't help but look towards Xu Lingyi.

But he caught a trace of inquiry in his eyes.

It turns out that I don’t trust myself

In the flash of flint and lightning, Eleven Niang suddenly understood.

In the past, Yuanniang must have had serious conflicts with him over these things. Therefore, he tested his attitude again and again.

Although it's a bit like being forced to take an exam, at least there is still a chance to take the exam.

Eleven Niang said with a smile: Mr. Hou has foot paralysis, he should take a good rest at home.

Xu Lingyi's eyes narrowed after hearing this.

Eleven Niang is telling the truth.

being targeted.

She was enjoying the shade under this big tree. Naturally, she hoped that the tree would have lush branches and leaves, but she also hoped that the tree would survive the wind and rain.

I'm afraid I'll be idle at home. Xu Lingyi looked at Eleven Niang with burning eyes, and I'm afraid it will be difficult for her to become an official again in the future.

Eleven Niang couldn't help but sigh in her heart.

I don’t know how many people’s life-long goal is to retire at the age of thirty-five or forty and then start enjoying life. Xu Lingyi is not even thirty yet.

Thinking that she didn't know when the end would come, she felt a little sour in her heart. She thought with jealousy: Looking at him like that, he probably doesn't have any hobbies. Even if he retires at home, it would be a waste.

But she didn't dare to show it, she just smiled brightly: Mr. Hou has worked hard for the family for so many years, and I think it would be a great thing if I could stay at home and spend some leisurely days raising flowers and feeding birds.

Xu Lingyi said nothing, looking at her with a trace of confusion.

He could tell that she was speaking the truth, and there was a hint of envy in her tone.

A woman is virtuous and submissive, and regards her husband as her first priority. Naturally, she will sincerely defend her husband’s decision. But why does envy lead to envy?

But Eleven Niang, who caught Xu Lingyi's strange gaze, felt stagnant in her heart.

My answer is very standard, why is Xu Lingyi not satisfied?

What went wrong

Now is not the time to pursue the case. We have to find a way to divert his attention and think about it carefully when he is alone at night. Anyway, he is staying with several aunts during this period, so he can do whatever he wants at night.

Mr. Hou, do you want to discuss your resignation? Niang Shiyi’s eyebrows showed concern. After all, this also involves the third master’s release.

Xu Lingyi looked at his wife's sincere eyes and felt something strange in her heart, but she couldn't tell what was strange.

In fact, he was also thinking about this matter. He was a little surprised that Eleven Niang could think of this. But when he thought about what she had advised him not to break up the family casually that day, he felt that it was reasonable for him to immediately put those unreasonable things together.

Putting the feeling of pain and itch behind her, she asked Eleven Niang: Do you have any ideas?

The news of resigning from office and joining the officialdom came too suddenly. Not to mention that Eleven Niang was a little confused now. Even if she was not confused and not completely sure, she would not dare to speak nonsense in front of him. Moreover, she felt that with Xu Lingyi's caution

Based on his current position in his mind, he would definitely not tell himself so straightforwardly before the matter was settled. In this case, he must have started working on it and achieved initial results. Then he only needed to be vague

Just express your point of view

The thought flashed through her mind, and Eleven Niang lowered her head slightly, and said uneasily: I feel ashamed. I don’t have any ideas at the moment. I just think it’s a great thing that the Marquis can stay at home safely after so many years of expeditions to the east and west.

She slowly said that now she could be at home safely, like the spring breeze blowing on her face, which made Xu Lingyi feel extremely comfortable, and the expression on her face became gentle.

I am just worried. The Marquis is wholeheartedly planning for the future of the third master. The third master is a sensible person and knows what he knows. But after all, the third sister-in-law is a womanly family and may not have the vision of the third master. It is necessary to explore the third sister-in-law's tone.

The best thing is to satisfy her. In order to avoid any misunderstandings and the good intentions of the Marquis being wasted.

Xu Lingyi couldn't help but nodded.

And mother. The third master grew up next to her old man, and now he suddenly wants to go out. He has to find a reason that her old man can trust. Otherwise, won’t it make her sad that after the third master leaves, the family affairs will have to change.

How to arrange business matters? Mom is a foresighted person. You can discuss it with Mom at this time. In my humble opinion, there will never be anything wrong.

Not bad. Xu Lingyi chin slightly, stood up and put on his shoes: It's getting late, let's go there

It seemed that his guess was correct. Not only did Xu Lingyi have an idea for a long time, but he had already started working on it.

Eleven Niang thought about it and knelt down to put on Xu Lingyi's shoes.

But Xu Lingyi pulled her up and said: Just ask the maid to come.

What would it look like if the maids were all beaten, and then they were asked to come in and spread the word about wearing shoes?

Eleven Niang smiled and squatted down again: These are all trivial matters, and the Marquis does not need to care about them so much.

Xu Lingyi did not insist, but looked a little uncomfortable, as if he was not used to it.

Eleven Niang thought for a while, she had never squatted down to put his shoes on before.

For a moment, the room was quiet, only the rustling of sleeves could be heard.

Xu Lingyi and Eleven Niang arrived at Mrs. Tai's place a quarter of an hour later than usual. Unexpectedly, the Third Master and the Third Mrs. had not arrived yet.

Eleven Niang couldn't help but secretly guess that, like them, the couple was discussing what to do.

Several juniors were chattering and laughing around the Madam. When they saw the two people coming in, they all stepped forward to salute. Even Brother Zhun did not hide like before when he saw Xu Lingyi. He followed Sister Zhen and saluted his father awkwardly.

Xu Lingyi's heart moved slightly as he looked at it.

It's okay, just resign from office and concentrate on teaching this evildoer at home.

The madam didn't see her son for two days, so she took Xu Lingyi's hand and sat on the kang: "Why don't you go socializing?" There was a smile in her eyes.

Xu Lingyi smiled and said: When I am done with socializing, I just think about my mother. So I didn’t go out today.

Then the little maid lifted up the curtain: The Fifth Master and the Fifth Madam are here.

Everyone was surprised.

The third master and the third wife who were supposed to arrive did not come, but the fifth master and the fifth wife who did not want to say hello came instead.

The madam also wondered: Why did it come at this time? Before she finished speaking, the fifth master and the fifth madam had already walked in with a smile.

The fifth master wore a bright red silk tunic and a dark green carved silk crane cloak, which made his face as handsome as a crown jade, handsome and upright. The fifth lady wore an azure rose butterfly sleeved coat with silver-red flowers.

She was wearing a skirt, and her jet-black hair was simply tangled up. Perhaps because of her pregnancy, she was a little fatter than the last time I saw her, but her face was as bright as the full moon and her complexion was excellent.

Xu Siqin and others all smiled and stepped forward to salute the two of them. It was obvious that they had a very harmonious relationship with this uncle.

Oops, why don't you wear a cloak? When Mrs. Du saw it, she immediately told Mother Du beside her, "Quick, quick, give her my hand stove."

Mom, I'm fine. The Fifth Madam quickly walked to the Madam. If you don't believe me, please touch my hand. After saying that, she extended her hand to the Madam.

The madam touched her hand and saw that it was indeed warm. Her face softened slightly, but she still blamed her: Even if it wasn't cold, she should be more careful. She still put the hand stove into the fifth madam's hand. She also said, "What's the matter?"

Just tell my mother-in-law. It’s so late and you’re here in a hurry. What if you slip and fall?

The fifth lady looked at the fifth master and smiled sweetly, which made the fifth master blush and feel at a loss.

I have good news to tell my mother, so I rushed here in a hurry

Everyone was startled when they heard this, and the lady laughed: What good news?

The fifth lady had covered her mouth and smiled: Mom, you are going to have a grandson again.

Eleven Niang's heart skipped a beat when she heard this, and she couldn't help but look towards Xu Lingyi.

Xu Lingyi couldn't hide his surprise. He looked at the fifth lady and then at the frightened fifth master beside him. Anger gradually appeared in his brows.

Mrs. Sunzi's face turned a little pale, Danyang, what are you talking about? She held the fifth wife's hand tightly.

The fifth lady said softly: Mom, Xiaolan is here.

The madam looked at the fifth master, her eyes as sharp as knives.
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