Xiao Concubine lifted the quilt and grabbed Zhao Zun's waist, crying aggrievedly, "Don't leave, touch and touch, kiss and kiss, how can you be so irresponsible and just leave!"
Zhao Zun looked down and saw her crying pear blossoms with rain, which made people fascinated, and then remembered the dance today, and immediately surrendered.
"You're so bad, you've helped me every time, and now you're going to leave me behind, no matter what, who cares about such a noble status!"
Concubine Xiao raised her red lips, and recounted the grievances of the past few days, "If I care about status, with my father's status, I can do anything."
Zhao Zun heard his ears itch, and couldn't help but asked, "You originally had a noble status, but you followed me as a lowly merchant. Although you don't have to worry about food and drink in the future, you will always be inferior to your sisters..."
"So what, the big family has many rules, they are restrained everywhere, most of them are glamorous on the surface, but the actual suffering is only clear to themselves, so what about the merchants, I am willing!" Xiao Yan hugged Zhao Zun's waist with both hands In the meantime, Zhao Zun sat on the couch, enjoying the moment.
"You can make money, and I wear gold and silver clothes every day, so I can do whatever I want, wouldn't it be great?"
The more Xiao Concubine spoke, the more reasonable she became, and she nodded in agreement as if she was pecking at rice.
Zhao Zun couldn't help but put one hand around Xiao Concubine's slender waist, loving the woman in his arms more and more, wishing to rub it into his bones, "Thank you Xiaojiu for not despising me, following me all the way, I will treat each other wholeheartedly and never let you down." Xiao Jiu is sincere."
Zhao Zun finally understood this time, if Concubine Xiao didn't feel for him, she wouldn't have said these words, it's a pity that he only reacted, and was so angry for so many days.
If Concubine Xiao is heartless, why bother to get angry with herself and yell that she is not allowed to take concubines, even though she didn't say it clearly, that's what she meant anyway.
Otherwise, according to the previous thinking, after the matter is settled, it is enough to live with each other.
Zhao Zun wished he could slap himself twice, because he realized that he had wronged someone.
When Xiao Concubine heard that her cheeks were flushed, she realized that she was in Zhao Zun's arms, and she quickly pulled out her hand, but Zhao Zun held her tightly.
Zhao Zun kicked off his shoes and got on the bed, and hugged Concubine Xiao. Concubine Xiao glared, "Get down quickly, and I will be ashamed if people see me."
Zhao Zun smiled, "Don't be afraid, there are people watching outside, and the right minister will not come over at such a late hour."
Xiao Concubine glared at Zhao Zun several times, and Zhao Zun stroked Xiao Concubine's face with one hand, gently and softly, the skin was delicate and delicate, and he was afraid that it would be damaged if he exerted force.
"Don't hold back what you say on weekdays, just say what comes to mind, and you won't be able to do it if you get angry."
Zhao Zun pressed Xiao Concubine down on the bed with a big palm, and looked at her with his other hand supporting his head. Xiao Concubine exclaimed in surprise and was relieved when she touched the soft pillow.
Xiao Concubine was about to make trouble, Zhao Zun leaned close to Xiao Concubine's ear and whispered something, making Xiao Concubine swallow the words back, his eyes sparkled.
"real?"
Zhao Zun nodded, "Well, when did I ever lie to you?"
Concubine Xiao wondered, there was nothing like this in her previous life. The Shen family disappeared in her previous life, and the Leisure Villa also disappeared, instead of going to Beijing to obtain a title of Lord Marquis like in this life.
Zhao Zun's recommendation was meritorious, and Emperor Dongming cared about Zhao Zun's goodness, so he didn't offend Zhao Zun easily.
There is an undiscovered gold mine at the bottom of Leisure Villa. Shen Liuyun has been hiding it very deeply and dare not dig it easily. No one has discovered it for so many years. It was not until Zhao Zun went that this matter could not be hidden. The matter was reported to Emperor Dongming.
The reason why Zhao Zun was able to find out was because Prime Minister Right repeatedly mentioned it. Prime Minister Right discovered this secret when Leisure Villa was first built, but he never mentioned a word.
At the right time, let Zhao Zun tell Emperor Dongming that on the one hand, it solved the problem of Emperor Dongming's long-term shortage of money, and also showed Zhao Zun's sincerity to Emperor Dongming, and he no longer had to rely on the eldest prince.
Otherwise, Zhao Zun could have reported the matter to the Right Prime Minister or the First Prince, and it was impossible for Emperor Dongming to know about it.
Secondly, Xiao Yu understands the reason why everyone is innocent and guilty. Once the Shen family's gold mine is discovered, it will bring disaster to the Shen family. Neither the Queen Mother nor Emperor Dongming can let the Shen family go.
It was Zhao Zun who saved the Shen family, and the Shen family was naturally grateful to Zhao Zun, and the Shen family couldn't escape this kind of love.
Xiao Yu was surprised when she heard this, "Is there actually a gold mine under the leisure villa?"
Zhao Zun nodded, "That's right, it's on the back mountain, and it's been hidden all the time. I also discovered this by accident."
Concubine Xiao thought of another thing, "Then the Tang family asked many ways before, and Tang Zhaoqing refused to leave the villa because of the gold mine?"
Zhao Zun did not hide his appreciation, "She only knows that Leisure Villa has a shocking secret that can help her gain a foothold in the Tang family in one fell swoop, but she doesn't know anything about it."
"So, does anyone know the secrets of the Shen family?" Miss Xiao sat up all of a sudden, "If someone provokes someone with a heart, wouldn't the Shen family be in danger?"
Zhao Zun was so sleepy that he put his arms under his head and squinted his eyes half-closed, "It's okay, this person hasn't touched the villa for so many years, so he may not know it so clearly, even if he provokes anything, the gold mine has not been moved for a moment, Your Majesty." I won't believe it."
Xiao Concubine nodded, "That's right, the emperor took advantage of it for nothing. If the Shen family is severely punished, who would dare to serve the emperor in the future?"
"Smart!" Zhao Zun praised Xiao Concubine without hesitation, but in his heart he admired the Right Prime Minister very much. After playing a game of chess for so long, it is really amazing to balance the unchanging situation of the three parties.
Secretly helping Emperor Dongming to win a game, but he himself was able to take care of himself, no wonder everyone called the Right Prime Minister an old fox, even Emperor Dong Ming and the Empress Dowager Lian dared not easily offend the Right Prime Minister.
Zhao Zun smiled, the little fox in front of him is also very smart, a tiger father has no dog daughter, it's true.
The night was shrouded, and the room was ignited with a soft halo. After tossing and tossing for a long time, Xiao Concubine was already drowsy, but her other hand was tightly holding on to Zhao Zun.
Zhao Zun closed his eyes, with a slight smile on the corner of his mouth.
No matter how hard I drove last night, Zhao Zun couldn't be driven away. Zhao Zun later told her a story, and unconsciously told her about Shen Ren's ghost story. He learned it so vividly that Xiao Concubine was so scared that she didn't dare to let go. She didn't close her eyes until she was really sleepy. sleep.
In the early morning of the next day, Xiao Concubine opened her eyes, and there was no one in the room. Thinking of last night, Xiao Concubine gritted her teeth and cursed secretly, "It's too bad!"
"Miss?" Hongxiu heard Xiao Concubine whispering as soon as she entered the door, and looked curiously.
Concubine Xiao blushed slightly, "It's nothing, let's set the meal."
"yes!"
After breakfast, Concubine Xiao went to look for Mrs. Xiao, coincidentally the Prime Minister was also there, Concubine Xiao's scalp felt numb and felt guilty, she dared not meet the Prime Minister's eyes.
Bite the bullet and stepped forward, "Grandmother, father."
Prime Minister Right glanced thoughtfully at Xiao Concubine, who immediately tightened her body, Prime Minister Right simply averted her gaze the next moment.
"The Shen family came early in the morning to bring congratulatory gifts to congratulate you on being promoted to the county head. After a few days, when the Shen family is settled properly, you can go and have a look."
Mrs. Xiao also nodded, "That's fine, the Shen family has returned to the capital after so many years, and they can help if they can."
Right Prime Minister Humph agreed, and said a few more words before leaving.
After the right minister had left, Xiao Concubine was relieved, and seeing her father's eyes, Xiao Concubine felt that she couldn't hide anything.
"Grandmother, I'll pick out gifts when I turn back. The big brothers in the Shen family have treated me well, especially Aunt Shen."
Concubine Xiao leaned forward and chatted with Mrs. Xiao to relieve her boredom. Mrs. Xiao smiled, "I haven't seen you for so many years, and the three ignorant children have grown up. Time is not forgiving."
In the afternoon, Zhao Xian'er came to the Prime Minister's Mansion, said hello to Mrs. Xiao hurriedly, and then went to Linglong Pavilion.
"Sister Xiao!" Zhao Xian'er blushed slightly, her breath was slightly uneven, and there seemed to be a hint of anger in her eyes.
Concubine Xiao dropped the book in her hand and went up to meet her, "What's the matter, what happened?"
Hong Xiu also followed in, holding a cup of tea in his hand, Xiao Yu winked, and immediately turned away the maidservant.
Zhao Xian'er seemed to be having difficulty opening her mouth, she swallowed the words again, repeated several times, clutching the handkerchief tightly in her hand.
Concubine Xiao raised her eyebrows and rolled her eyes, "But because of the Shen family?"
Zhao Xian'er hesitated for a moment, then nodded, "Second Brother Shen seems to have no clear relationship with that Ningbiao girl. After my mother heard about it, she asked around to find me a husband's family and get married as soon as possible."
Zhao Xian'er didn't hide anything from Concubine Xiao, and was so anxious that she didn't know what to do, so she could only come to Concubine Xiao.
Concubine Xiao couldn't tell for a while, she still didn't understand what was going on, so she said, "Sister Zhao, don't worry, I'll go to Shen's mansion tomorrow to have a look, maybe it's a misunderstanding, I believe the second brother is not That kind of person is nothing but wishful thinking of Ning Elegy."
If Shen Yi liked Ning Elegy, the two would have been married long ago. With Ning Elegy's tricky temperament, Lu Liyuan was the first to object.
Hearing Xiao Concubine's words, Zhao Xian'er calmed down.
"Sister Zhao has a very good vision, and my second brother is good in everything. After a while, I will get a good name in the exam, and I will marry my sister Zhao with ten miles of red makeup."
Miss Xiao joked that in her opinion, the two are a perfect match.
Zhao Xianer blushed, "Sister Xiao, don't laugh, I just feel that if I don't make it clear, I will just misunderstand like this, and I will panic in my heart. Even if it's true, if I know it, I won't regret it later. .”
"Sister Zhao is right."
The two talked again, and it was only then that Concubine Xiao realized that the reason for Zhao Zun's quarrel with the eldest prince was also because of Zhao Chanling. The eldest prince went to investigate and found Zhao Chanling's lover, Mr. Li.
It's a pity that Zhao Zunjie was the first to arrest Mr. Li. In the name of committing a crime, he forced Mr. Li to hit the wall and commit suicide. The first prince was so angry that he became estranged from Mr. Zhao Zun.
Not only that, but it also made Zhao Zun embarrassed, Zhao Zun directly broke his face with the eldest prince in a fit of anger, and only then did the scene of the palace banquet happen, Zhao Zun directly took refuge in Emperor Dongming.
Zhao Xian'er was full of gratitude, "Father said, thanks to Master Zhao's thoughtfulness, otherwise, once the matter is found out, it will be exposed. Let me tell you, my sister is a very good fortune."
"Although I didn't go to the palace banquet that day, I heard people say that Lord Zhao Hou promised in front of civil and military officials that he would not take a concubine or marry another. Not everyone can afford such an oath."
Zhao Xian'er was really happy for Concubine Xiao, and the corners of Concubine Xiao's mouth rose slightly, "Sister Zhao!"
After talking with Concubine Xiao, Zhao Xian'er finally opened up a lot in her heart.
Prime Minister Right once said to Concubine Xiao that no matter what decision Zhao Zun made was harmless to the Prime Minister's House, there was always his reason, so she didn't have to interfere.
Xiao Concubine always kept it in her heart, Zhao Zun was like this, Zhou Xuan was able to handle all the major forces with ease, she didn't understand important affairs in the court, she only knew not to ask questions, besides, Zhao Zun never concealed from her.
a few days later
Concubine Xiao sent the post early, and Lu Liyuan had long been looking forward to Concubine Xiao's arrival.
"Aunt Shen." Miss Xiao smiled sweetly.
When Lu Liyuan saw Concubine Xiao, her eyes narrowed, "Come in and sit down."
Miss Xiao looked around. Today's Hou's Mansion covers a vast area, with pavilions, terraces and pavilions in a patchwork order. The scenery in the yard is elegant, and there is a lake at the back of the mountain. Swaying, move a table and hide under the tree to enjoy the coolness, it must be extremely comfortable.
"Xiao Jiu!" Shen Feng rushed over after hearing the news, and was really happy to see Concubine Xiao.
"Third Brother!" Xiao Concubine raised her eyes and smiled at Shen Feng, but when she saw the two behind her, the smile on her face restrained.
It was Shen Yi and Ning Elegy.
Shen Feng leaned forward and pulled Concubine Xiao to chirp something, Concubine Xiao couldn't help laughing when she heard it, if Lu Liyuan hadn't interrupted in time, she didn't know when she would talk.
Ning Elegy said to Xiao Concubine with a friendly face, "Sister Xiao, it's been a long time since our family came to Kyoto for the first time, please take care of me."
Ning Elegy's temper has changed a lot, with a humble look on his face.
Xiao Concubine rolled her eyes at Ning's Elegy, then at Shen Yi who was frowning tightly, and roughly guessed what was going on.
"Miss Ning, what are you talking about? What can I take care of as a woman? All of this in the Shen family is due to Uncle Shen."
Ning Elegy didn't expect to take the initiative to say hello, but she was pouted by Concubine Xiao, and her face suddenly turned ugly, "Sister Xiao's father is in the dynasty..."
"That's enough! Shut up if you can't speak!" Lu Liyuan yelled angrily in a low voice, and looked at Ning Elegy displeasedly, "Go down, you have nothing to do here."
"Aunt..." Ning Elegy blushed.
"Who is your aunt? If you don't know the rules, don't forget your own identity!" Lu Liyuan slammed the table and sternly yelled at Ning Elegy.
Ning Elegy turned pale when he heard the words, and looked at Shen Yi aggrievedly, "Husband..."
Shen Yi, on the other hand, had a look of disgust and impatience, and simply turned around and left, leaving only an angry back.
Xiao Concubine was stunned for a moment, did she hear correctly, Ning Elegy called Shen Yi's husband
"Mother Li, hurry up and take Aunt Ning back, and teach me how to behave!"
Lu Liyuan cast a glance at Nanny Li who was at the side, and Nanny Li pulled Ning Elegy back after hearing the words.
"Aunt Shen, this?"
Lu Liyuan rubbed her temples, looked at Shen Feng, Shen Feng found an excuse and left, Lu Liyuan sighed.
Once, while Shen Yi was drunk, Ning Elegy climbed onto Shen Yi's bed, and everyone knew about the trouble, Ning Elegy insisted that it was Shen Yi who slighted her, crying to death.
Mrs. Shen intervened to force Shen Yi to marry Ning Elegy, but Lu Liyuan refused to agree even to death, and the two parties remained at a stalemate.
Mrs. Shen threatened to die, but Lu Liyuan refused to speak out, and Shen Liuyun was caught in the middle.
So Shen Yi opened his mouth, only accepting and not marrying, otherwise he would rather be ridiculed by the world than marry Ning Elegy.
Mrs. Shen thought about it, it would be better to wait for Ning Elegy to conceive a child, and then straighten Ning Elegy, so she compromised, and because of this matter, for Ning Elegy, Mrs. Shen, Shen Liuyun and Shen Yi were completely distracted.
So Ning Elegy became Shen Yi's concubine room, and Shen Yi never stepped into Ning Elegy's room.
Concubine Xiao bit her lip, "Aunt Shen, I really wronged my second brother."
If it wasn't for Shen Liuyun's intercession, Shen Yi would not have agreed to Ning Elegy to be his concubine.
Lu Liyuan was helpless, "Since that day, I haven't seen the slightest smile on his face."
There is no mother who doesn't feel sorry for her son, Lu Liyuan is suffering and can't tell, who said that Mrs. Shen is Shen Liuyun's biological mother.
Concubine Xiao frowned, this matter was a bit tricky, with such a concubine under her nose, and Mrs. Shen supporting her, Zhao Xian'er and Shen Yi were not going well.
"If she is allowed to be rampant, it will delay my second brother's future. In the final analysis, he will be an unworthy concubine."
Concubine Xiao thought for a while, "I'll have a good talk with my second brother later."
When Lu Liyuan mentioned this matter, it felt like a thorn stuck in her throat, and she kept vomiting.
"Good boy, Aunt Shen really didn't love you for nothing. Your second brother can always listen to what you say. With me, no matter who it is, the position of the main wife is absolutely impossible to be a concubine."
Lu Liyuan held Xiao Concubine's arm tightly, with a look of relief on her face. She knew that Xiao Concubine and Zhao Xianer had a good relationship, so she wanted to tell Zhao Xianer about this through Xiao Concubine.
"Aunt Shen, don't worry."
－－－－－Off Topic－－－－－
Second, about eight o'clock