As the eldest daughter of the Yang family, Yang Yingmo learned to be a housekeeper from her mother since she was a child. If it wasn't because her father's vision was high in the early years and she didn't make a marriage, and she kept her filial piety and delayed her age, she would have married into a second- and third-rank family to be her daughter-in-law. Later, because of her mother's sympathy, she was afraid that she would be wronged at her in-law's house, so she chose the cousin's aunt's house with a similar family background, but unexpectedly, she was expelled from the government and ransacked the house, and her father-in-law was also exiled. And she has also changed from a noble girl to a small family woman...
If it's just that, it's fine, anyway, it's still the main house of the family, and the husband is self-motivated, and with the help of his own natal family, the future is promising, but the husband is very alienated from his natal family, and would rather rely on outsiders than listen to his father Arranged to be a civil servant, and now he insists on getting mixed up with the uncle's family who don't know what to do, how will he take care of this family in the future? Do you want to let that male sister-in-law overwhelm yourself, and be hindered by Xifu everywhere
Looking at the simple house in her own home with less than ten acres, and thinking of the grandeur and luxury of the Tongfu in the West Mansion, Yang Yingmo's heart tightened like a veil in her hand, but when she thought about her current house, it was too expensive. It was bought by the uncle and the others, and Yang Yingmo's mood became more complicated. She is not a person who can't see others living a good life, but this feeling of being inferior to others is too bad.
While Yang Yingmo was thinking wildly, she heard everyone outside report that Second Master Zi had returned from school. Hearing this title, her mood improved a little. She felt that the younger brother who had seldom been in touch with him in the past seemed to be getting closer now. Anyway, in this family, she is the real hostess.
Qiao Yingzi is eight years old this year. He was already intelligent, but because he studied in the Gong family for more than a year, he now looks more intelligent and quick-witted. An, just now she smiled and bent her eyes to Qiao Yingze and Gong Zhuoliang's side, she wanted to hug but looked at them with a blushing face in embarrassment.
Because Qiao Yingzi always came to play in the West Mansion after the separation in the early years, so the younger brother Tong Gong Zhuo Liang was already very familiar with him, and his sister-in-law who was more affectionate than his mother in his memory was "gone", so he treated Liang with a similar appearance. The older brother got closer.
"Zi'er has grown so tall."
Qiao Yingze pulled him into his arms and hugged him, then stroked his head and smiled gently. Over there, Gong Zhuoliang also tied the purse specially prepared around his waist, and then asked Qiao Min to call third uncle, and put Gong Jinxian in his arms was also put on the ground, coaxing him to call uncle.
"It's Yan'er and Xiao Xian'er."
Qiao Yingzi happily looked at the two little nephews who were only half as tall as her own, and couldn't help touching one and then the other. After seeing Gong Zhuoliang let go, she was afraid that Gong Jinxian would not be able to stand still, so she hurriedly took his little hand and held it. This little nephew is so pretty.
I don't know if it's because Qiao Yingzi is only a half-grown child, but the two little guys seem to be very close to him. Qiao Yingze and the others talked to Qiao Yingzi's parents a few words, and asked him to go to the inner hall to greet his second sister-in-law and eldest sister. And because he is still young, the meal is also placed in the inner room with the female relatives.
"Can I take my nephews? I'll take care of their meals."
Qiao Yingzi was holding a bun in one hand, and she couldn't bear to let go of it, she couldn't help but looked at Qiao Yingze and Gong Zhuoliang expectantly.
In the past, he was the only child in the family. The nephews and nieces of the second brother’s family were small and crying. Every time he wanted to see them, there were nurses and maids watching them, and he was not allowed to hug them. I am willing to be annoying. Now that my eldest brother and sister-in-law are here, it is really great to have two such cute nephews to play with me.
"Go ahead, Min Yan eats obediently by himself, Ying Zi, you have to take good care of little Xian'er and feed him slowly, you know?"
Gong Zhuoliang saw Qiao Yingze looking at him inquiringly, knowing that he was worried about feeding the baby to his little brother, and he couldn't bear to let him down, so he patted Qiao Yingzi's head with a smile and agreed, and then asked Hanlu and Hanxia who were standing behind him to follow him Go in and serve.
"I see!"
In fact, Qiao Yingzi didn't have much hope for herself. She was afraid that her brother and Liang brother would not trust her, but she didn't expect Liang brother to trust herself so much. Qiao Yingzi's sense of responsibility suddenly skyrocketed. He walked to the back room with his two little nephews.
Qiao Minyan doesn't recognize life, seeing that his little daddy asked him to follow, he happily followed Qiao Yingzi, while Gong Jinxian pouted and refused to move, and was finally half-coaxed and half-hugged by Qiao Yingzi. After leaving the inner hall, I thought it was because Qiao Minyan was there, although he looked angry, he didn't start crying.
There were no children in the outside room, so it was much easier for a few people to drink and chat and laugh. Yang Yingmo in the inner hall saw that Qiao Yingzi had brought in the two children from her uncle's family, and wanted to take over Gong Jinxian because she was an aunt. He wondered if he should give it to the maid who followed closely, but unexpectedly, Qiao Yingzi avoided the action with a stern face.
"My sister-in-law agreed to let my younger brother take care of my nephew."
Qiao Yingzi bowed to Yang Yingmo and Qiao Yuanyin, and the smile disappeared when facing Yang Yingmo, feeling that Gong Jinxian beside her seemed a little unhappy, so she hurriedly restored her smiling face to coax him, looking very intimate.
Qiao Yingzi knew from the moment the second sister-in-law entered the door that she didn't treat her concubine as her second brother's brother, but was as distant and defensive as her aunt, especially after she came to Beijing, so Qiao Yingzi didn't treat her at all. Can't get close... Sure enough, it's better to be sister-in-law and brother Liang, treat yourself the same as treat your second brother!
"Zi'er is really old enough to take care of my little nephew."
Although Qiao Yuanyin said she was quiet and seldom talked, she could see that the atmosphere between her second sister-in-law and her younger brother was awkward, so she smiled and asked Qiao Yingzi to sit beside her, and then hugged her sleeping son to the nanny behind her, helping to take care of her two small children.
Qiao Yuanyin knew in her heart that she, the second sister-in-law of a noble girl, thought she looked down on herself and her third brother who were born out of a concubine. If her natal family was still prosperous, she would not be willing to join her family like this. I underestimated it, but now that the family has been defeated, it would be nice for the family to live in harmony, so why bother with this superior family
"Big sister, when my nephew gets older, my brother can take care of him."
Asking Qiao Minyan to sit between himself and Qiao Yuanyin, Qiao Yingzi solemnly assured her, then happily hugged Gong Jinxian and sat on his lap, hoping that the banquet would start soon so that he could feed his little nephew.
"Okay, my sister will remember your words for Xiaolu. In the future, don't just favor your nephews and forget about your nephew... Second sister-in-law, let's have a banquet too."
Qiao Yuanyin covered her mouth with a handkerchief and smiled lightly. The more provocative her face became, the more charming she was. After all, she was not as temperamental as Qiao Yingzi's child, and she would not give in to her second sister-in-law in person, so she lowered her voice and took the initiative to talk to Yang Yingmo.
"Well, let's have a seat."
The smile on Yang Yingmo's face was already a little stiff, and she took two deep breaths while the maids removed the tea and set the meal. From the corner of her eye, she glanced at the lovable Qiao Minyan and the delicate and beautiful Gong Jinxian, Yang Yingmo subconsciously He also looked at his own twins who were being held by the nanny beside him, and felt that his chest was getting tighter, so he couldn't help but sighed secretly.
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX returned to the mansion and it was already dark, and the autumn night in the imperial capital was obviously cooler than that in Bo City, so the two of them who were tired all day took a shower and changed clothes, and then they wore thin cotton single clothes and started talking at night under the covers.
"Well... Zhuo Zhuo, what do you think of the relationship between Ying Xuan and his siblings today?"
Covered with a quilt below her legs, Qiao Yingze lay on the soft cushion facing Gong Zhuoliang's direction, letting him pinch her shoulders and beat her back, and let out a low moan comfortably.
"You worry about these things again. My brother and sister are sensible people. Our two houses are just living next to each other, and there is nothing unclear about it. There is Pingxi in charge of human relations, and we will not go past them."
His slender but strong fingers pinched Qiao Yingze's shoulders, and Gong Zhuoliang, who was sitting cross-legged beside him, exerted force dissatisfiedly. Hearing Qiao Yingze's humming and shrinking his shoulders, he hooked the corners of his mouth and relaxed his strength.
Ever since he decided to accompany Qiao Yingze into the officialdom, Gong Zhuoliang had the consciousness to support the upright official at home with his own money, so he spent more time on writing essays and running the bookstore, and those trivial matters such as human relations, etc. They were all handed over to the almighty 'housekeeper' Pingxi, anyway, since Gong Zhuoliang officially took off the woman's clothes, Gong Zhuoliang became more and more impatient to take care of those.
"I think...it's a pity."
Thinking of the indifference between their husband and wife after their reunion today, although Qiao Yingze knew that he shouldn't gossip about other people's family affairs, he still couldn't help feeling sorry for his taller brother, and there was no one around him who cared and cared for him.
"... There will always be feelings after a long time."
For Qiao Yingxuan, Gong Zhuoliang would also feel sorry for this person, not because he felt that Yang Yingmo was not good enough for him, but because the values and attitudes of these two people were different, and it would be very difficult to spark some sparks of love. Difficult, but in this era of blind marriages, if they can treat each other as relatives and live their next life, it will be considered rare.
"Zhuo Zhuo..."
When Qiao Yingze heard the words, he lowered his eyes and remained silent for a while. When Gong Zhuoliang's hand pinched his waist, he suddenly raised his body sideways and held Gong Zhuoliang's hand. He fixedly looked at his lover who was slightly taller than him. s face.
"Um?"
Gong Zhuoliang raised his eyebrows and looked at Qiao Yingze inquiringly, but the next moment he pulled him and threw him on top of him. Gong Zhuoliang hurriedly supported Qiao Yingze's sides with his hands, fearing that his body would hit him and hurt him.
"Fortunately, I have you."
Looking up at Gong Zhuoliang's face slightly, Qiao Yingze smiled both emotionally and relaxedly, his fingers slid along Gong Zhuoliang's arm all the way to his face, and finally landed between the slightly opened lips.
The thumb gently stroked the soft lower lip, and the satisfied smile in Qiao Yingze's eyes became more obvious.
"I said my dear, I can't hold back when you suddenly say something like this. From tomorrow onwards, you have to visit relatives."
It was as if a burst of electricity was passing through his body. Gong Zhuoliang looked at Qiao Yingze's handsome face who was only smiling slightly, but his voice was involuntarily low and hoarse. When the tip of his tongue licked his lower lip, he also licked Qiao Yingze's fingertips Seeing that person but showing no intention of avoiding him, Gong Zhuoliang raised the corners of his mouth with a smirk.
"Tomorrow, I'm just going to meet the elders at my grandmother's house in the afternoon. It's okay."
Hearing this, Qiao Yingze really thought about it seriously. According to the order of seniority, he just sent greetings to Uncle Cui at his grandmother's house today. As for the relatives of Qiao's family in Beijing, there is no one in Beijing, and he no longer represents the family. So there is no need to take the initiative to contact those who are far away.
As for the in-laws who are more advanced now, such as the Yang family who is both the mother's family and the younger brother's wife's family, and the Gong family of his own wife's family, they can just post tomorrow and the day after tomorrow.
"Sir, are you inviting me?"
Feeling the same hardness in the heat that was against Qiao Yingze, Gong Zhuoliang smiled narrowly, and at the same time straightened his waist, causing Qiao Yingze to shrink his legs with a low cry, but Gong Zhuoliang's body was just pressing there, how could Qiao Yingze hide In the past, instead, he took the opportunity to squeeze between his legs, and the sticking became even tighter.
"Zhuo Zhuo, we didn't..."
Qiao Yingze's face was already flushed, and his chest heaved obviously hastily. Although he only spoke half of the words, the meaning was clearly expressed. He wanted it.
"I was afraid that you would work hard on the road, but I didn't expect you to be dissatisfied. This is really my mistake."
Gong Zhuoliang couldn't help laughing, thinking that he wasn't the only one holding back. He was afraid that Qiao Yingze would be exhausted during this journey. It was almost like an outing, and he came to the capital quickly. He would rest for two days when he passed through any big city, so that they walked for half a month in a hurry for four or five days. If so, Qiao Yingze also lost his appetite and lost two catties of meat.
"no… "
The body under Gong Zhuoliang's eyes became hotter, Qiao Yingze looked away a little embarrassed, but the next moment his body trembled violently, the heat under his body was already held by Gong Zhuoliang...
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX "Mingrui (Gong Zhuoxiang's word) is in a good mood recently, your little cousin finally came to Beijing?"
Taking a break from his busy schedule, he called Gong Zhuoxiang to play chess. Seeing that he was in a good mood and gentle from the beginning to the end, the prince couldn't help teasing him.
After the Qiao family's sanctification was abolished last year, the crown prince learned the story of Gong Zhuoyan's entrusting love before her death in the report of the following people. Because the man who is about to marry is Gong Zhuoxiang's little cousin who has been fond of him for many years, it is rare for the crown prince. The gossip cared about the waiter who had known each other for many years, but unexpectedly asked about a wonderful story about a man marrying a woman. He is a talented person that even Gong Zhuoxiang admires, so the prince is also a little concerned, wanting to see if this person is really useful.
For a future Mingjun with ideals and aspirations, there are never too many capable ministers and good generals.
"… Yes."
Gong Zhuoxiang's movements are inconvenient, but his gaze seems to be inadvertently glanced at Lu Zijian who is standing outside the pavilion... It is true that Gong Zhuoliang and Qiao Yingze were invited to the mansion for a banquet today, but his good mood is not just for this one thing.
"The king is also very interested in your cousin and brother-in-law, please bring me to meet you in a few days."
Luozi ate a piece of Gong Zhuoxiang, seeing him frowned slightly and resolutely blocked his attack, the prince's phoenix eyes showed a touch of ease and leisure.
As one of the few close people that he can trust and relax, the prince always indulges and favors them.
"Thank you, Your Highness, for your kindness."
Hearing this, Gong Zhuoxiang stood up and bowed to the prince, knowing that the prince intends to try Qiao Yingze's knowledge, if Qiao Yingze can seize this opportunity to make a good impression on the prince and regard him as his own school, then it will be great for Qiao Yingze's career in the future. helpful.
"Come on, continue playing chess."
The prince waved his hand, indicating that Gong Zhuoxiang didn't need to be too polite, and Gong Zhuoxiang was not hypocritical, and after he sat down again, he turned his attention back to the chessboard.
"Let me take care of you, you are the most sentimental one @￥#%&..."
Turning his back to the two people in the pavilion, Lu Zijian's upright face remained unchanged, but a series of random thoughts came out of his mouth, and he decided to go to the familiar small restaurant after his shift tonight eat wine!