When Xiao Yi returned to Bixiaotang with a faint smell of alcohol, it was already Haishi, and Nangong Yue had already finished washing, reclining on the beauty's couch, reading the book leisurely.
Seeing him come back, Nangong Yue put down the notebook in her hand and got up to greet him.
Seeing Xiao Yi in a good mood, he knew that his business must be done... I don't know who is unlucky today. The corners of Nangong Yue's mouth curled up slightly, and she had to admit that she was really taught badly by Xiao Yi, and she was a little gloating.
Xiao Yi smiled and pulled Nangong Yue to sit down, winked at her, "Stinky girl, guess who I 'happened' to meet when I went out just now?"
Nangong Yue thought about it not too seriously, then shook her head honestly.
Xiao Yi stretched out his right hand to caress Nangong Yue's tender cheek, and said mysteriously: "I have met my uncle."
Uncle... Nangong Yue blinked, isn't that Mrs. Qiao's husband.
Afterwards, Xiao Yi told about how he and a group of younger brothers had "coincidentally met" Qiao Xingyao when they were jogging down the street, and Nangong Yue couldn't help but shed tears of sympathy for Mrs. Qiao. Mrs. Qiao has not found any bargains from her, and seeing Xiao Yi give her such a big gift tonight, she will probably be so angry that she will live a short life for a few years.
Why--
Nangong Yue sighed silently in her heart. Relying on her own experience and lessons, she had already come to a profound conclusion: Offending Ah Yi will not end well, but there are still many people who are desperate to follow...
"Smelly girl..." Xiao Yi stretched out five fingers and shook in front of Nangong Yue's divergent eyes, and said with accusing eyes, I am by your side, you are actually distracted!
Nangong Yue rolled her eyes, clasped her fists boldly, and said with a smile: "Brother is well versed in the way of an eye for an eye and an eye for an eye. I admire you!"
Xiao Yi proudly lifted his chin, squinted at Nangong Yue, that arrogant look seemed to say, is this how you express your respect
As if he was afraid that she would not understand, he pointed to his cheek unceremoniously.
Nangong Yue couldn't help but kiss him on the cheek cooperatively.
The corners of his mouth were raised higher, and his smile was as bright as a summer flower. The smile from the heart couldn't help but infected Nangong Yue, and subconsciously stepped forward to hold the smile on the corner of his mouth.
For a moment, he froze!
Nangong Yue quickly backed away again, her pretty face was flushed with a blush, she was so charming, her jet-black eyes glistened like a delicate flower that was just about to bloom...
Xiao Yi's eyes instantly burst into scorching flames, making Nangong Yue even more embarrassed.
At this moment, a voice sounded outside the house: "My lord, my concubine, my lord has sent someone to invite you two to go to the study outside." After a pause, Que'er added: "My servant heard that just now Qiao Zhai My great aunt sent Madam Hu to look for the prince..."
Xiao Yi calmed down as if a bucket of cold water had been poured on his head.
Thinking about it, I know that Mrs. Qiao sent Madam Hu to complain to King Zhennan.
There was a sneer on Xiao Yi's lips. Since he did it, he was mentally prepared for his aunt to do this.
Nangong Yue tugged at his sleeve and looked at him with a smile.
The coldness on Xiao Yi's body quietly dissipated, and he held her hand with a smile on his face.
The two dawdled for a while, and then adjusted their clothes, and went from Bixiaotang to Wangfu.
King Zhennan was waiting for them in the study in the outer courtyard. He waited for a long time, until the supper was finished, and this unfilial son came late.
Xiao Yi and Nangong Yue saluted him as if nothing had happened, "I have seen my father."
The king of Zhennan frowned when he saw Xiao Yi, and was about to reprimand him, but Xiao Yi took the first step and said: "... Father, my son met my uncle on the road today, I feel sorry for him. Hey--"
Zhennan Wang was slightly taken aback. His son had always been at odds with him since he was a child, and would quarrel whenever they met.
Before King Zhennan could decide whether to continue scolding, he heard Xiao Yi say: "Father, you also know that my uncle has a good temper, is loyal and honest, otherwise my aunt would not have insisted on marrying him back then. But when we met today, my uncle was really emaciated, and my son couldn't help but ask a few words before he realized... hey."
Zhennan Wang and this brother-in-law had a good talk on weekdays. Hearing what Xiao Yi said now, he couldn't help feeling a little worried, and asked, "What's wrong with your uncle? But he doesn't feel well?"
"Uncle has lived alone in Luoyue City these years, separated from his aunt. It's really not easy. He has no one to take care of him. But he is busy with official duties all day long, and he doesn't take care of his body. Two years ago in the winter, he occasionally felt a cold and passed out. On the side of the road, fortunately a girl came to his rescue and asked for medical advice for him, and that saved the day." Xiao Yi couldn't help but sighed with fear, "It's just that the girl left without waiting for my uncle to thank you. , so that my uncle will not be able to repay the favor even if he wants to." At this point, Xiao Yi deliberately paused, and asked, "Father, do you think this is a strange woman who does not ask for repayment?"
The King of Zhennan nodded his head ponderingly, and agreed: "It is indeed a strange woman."
"Later, when my uncle went to the Baihualou with his colleagues for a social event, I met this girl again. It turned out that she was a nobleman in Baihualou. After asking, my uncle found out that her parents died young, and her uncle and aunt were cruel. He didn't want to take care of the orphan girl, so he sold her. My uncle couldn't bear the suffering of his benefactor living in this kind of place, so he redeemed him and set up a house for her to settle in, which was regarded as repaying his kindness.... That girl is also a well-known Entu repaid it, and since then, from time to time, I have made clothes for my uncle, cooked some side dishes, asked for warmth, came and went, and got to know each other. It's just that my uncle was worried that I would be sorry for my aunt, so I never brought him back to the house. "
King Zhennan was fascinated by hearing this, and nodded from time to time, the anger on his face disappeared without knowing when.
"So, my uncle told his son about this, and the son immediately said that my aunt is definitely not a person who can't be tolerated. My aunt is usually far away in Li County, so there must be someone to take care of my uncle's daily life. My aunt is so virtuous, so I know this. I'm afraid it's too late to be happy, how could I blame my uncle! My uncle thought it was right, so he decided to take the girl back to the mansion, and my son just happened to drop by and sent them a ride." Xiao Yi said cheerfully, "Uncle also said that he would invite us to drink a glass of concubine wine in a few days. Father, do you think the son should prepare some gifts?"
The King of Zhennan stroked his beard and agreed: "Although she is a concubine, that girl and your uncle can be regarded as friends in adversity, and they really deserve generous gifts."
"Father, you are very right!" Xiao Yi nodded slightly, and asked again, "By the way, Father, what is the matter that you called your son and daughter-in-law over?"
King Zhennan finally remembered his original intention.
Just now, my sister sent someone to complain to him that Xiao Yi gave Qiao Xingyao a woman. At that time, he was really furious. This son is good all the time and always loves to learn these crooked ways. This is because he wants to win over his generals. Brother-in-law Qiao Xingyao went to him?! It's really courageous, maybe it was instigated by that Nangong again. Zhennan Wang was so angry that he directly asked the two of them to come over, intending to give them a good reprimand, but he didn't expect that there was another inside story.
Hey, my eldest sister is too impatient, and I don't know how to ask clearly, it's obviously an elegant thing!
Thinking of this, King Zhennan lost his temper. He rarely smiled at Xiao Yi and said, "It's nothing. Your aunt came here today and sent some lychees. I asked you to come and bring some baskets back."
Xiao Yi was kind and generous, "Thank you, Father."
After talking with them for a while, King Zhennan waved them away.
Although southern Xinjiang is already very hot in May, there is still a hint of coolness at night, and the cool breeze caresses the face, which is very refreshing and pleasant.
Xiao Yi took Nangong Yue's hand, walked through the garden, and walked all the way in the direction of Bixiao Hall.
"Stinky girl, you're really amazing!" Xiao Yile couldn't help it.
Nangong Yue's eyebrows were curved, her eyes were shining like stars, "Actually, I have to thank my aunt."
Nangong Yue knew that King Zhennan was a bit confused in his dealings with others, but Mrs. Qiao's visit made her feel that she might not only be confused, but rather confused. Otherwise, how could a married aunt be able to easily dictate to her natal family for more than ten years.
Nangong Yue never thought of falling out with King Zhennan completely. Although their relationship with King Zhennan became a little stiff after they arrived in Southern Xinjiang, she also wanted to try to make it up, at least not to get angry when they met. Quarrel.
So, she thought, if she can't quarrel, she can try to fool her, so she let Xiao Yi try.
Xiao Yi has a sweet mouth, and she could easily coax her parents into smiles when she was in the capital, but she didn't expect that a random story could really coax King Zhennan
However, thinking about how Concubine Wei entered the mansion back then, and how the maids in Xiaofang's room threw themselves into her arms, it seems not so difficult to understand. Perhaps it is this story full of loopholes that makes Zhennan Wang feel real and empathize with Qiao Xingyao
But no matter what, it's good that there is no quarrel... Maybe, as long as there is no Xiao Fang's provocation, they can have another way to get along with King Zhennan
Sure enough, the King of Zhennan did not pursue Qiao Xingyao's concubinage at all, and even brought Xiao Yi to drink a glass of wine during the concubine banquet, and gave him a generous gift.
This signal gave Qiao Xingyao a reassurance immediately, and his brows were filled with joy, but Mrs. Qiao was so angry that she almost didn't come back, so she could only drink the cup of newcomer tea reluctantly, and rushed to the hospital the next day angrily. The palace went to find his younger brother. Faced with Mrs. Qiao's questioning, Zhennan Wang said with a face of course: "Elder sister also said that the main wife should take care of herself, serve her parents-in-law, and take care of her children. It is also appropriate for a man to have a few flowers of interpretation when he is busy with official duties." .Big brother-in-law can have a confidante by his side, and big sister can feel at ease in Li County, right?"
The words of Zhennan King were transmitted to Nangong Yue's ears intact. At that time, Nangong Yue was drinking tea while reading the replies from various prefectures, and almost choked on the tea.
She hurriedly covered her lips with a handkerchief and coughed lightly twice, the corners of her lips curled up uncontrollably.
Thinking of what my grandfather once said, when the mother and concubine were alive, Mrs. Qiao sent many beautiful maids to Zhennan Wang. A large part of the reason for the mother and concubine's dystocia was probably due to her depression. Therefore, no matter how many concubines Uncle Qiao takes, Mrs. Qiao has nothing to sympathize with.
"... When Mrs. Qiao left, her face was extremely ugly, and she threatened that she would never come to our palace again."
Que'er spoke vividly, and the maids who were serving at the side all pursed their lips and smiled lightly, and the atmosphere was harmonious and harmonious.
Nangong Yue smiled and handed Que'er a cup of tea to soothe her throat, and a box of snacks for them to share later.
Several maids thanked her kindly for fun, all of them were full of laughter.
While joking, Nangong Yue read all the replies at hand.
These replies come from different mansions, and replying to the posts means that they will come back on the same day for the banquet.
Some mansions sent people back on the day the post was sent, while others had passed three or five days... and there has been no reply until now. From this time alone, Nangong Yue can know the attitude of each government well.
Compared with the plain text posts sent out last time, the replies received so far are less than a quarter. Nangong Yue reckons that she will receive some more on the day of the banquet. After all, there are definitely more people waiting and watching than those who have already made a choice.
Nangong Yue gave all the posts to Baihui and told her to arrange the seats for the table later.
After taking care of these trivial matters, seeing that the time was almost up, Nangong Yue got up and went to Yuebiju, where Xiao Fei lived.
Xiao Fei recently acquired a new painting, and asked her to appreciate it together and distinguish the authenticity from the false.
She was really too busy yesterday, so she agreed to go there today.
From Bixiao Hall to the palace, across the garden is Xiao Fei's Yuebi Residence.
Xiao Fei likes to be quiet, and Yuebiju feels a bit winding and secluded, but today Nangong Yue heard a lively noise coming from the front, and unconsciously slowed down her pace.
If it weren't for the three big characters "Yuebiju" in front of her eyes, Nangong Yue would almost suspect that they had gone to the wrong place.
Nangong Yue and Bai Hui at the side looked at each other in blank dismay, and were about to continue walking, when they saw a little maid came out of the yard in a panic, and faced Nangong Yue and the group.
The little servant girl saw that she was the concubine, and hurriedly bowed her knees and saluted: "I have seen the concubine." She apologized, "The girl is still waiting for the servant to get the ladder, and the servant will leave first..."
This little girl is only about ten years old, she acts in a hurry, she has already run away before she finished speaking, Baihui couldn't help shaking her head when she saw it.
What are you doing with the ladder
Nangong Yue felt even more strange, and walked into Yuebiju faster.
It seems that the maids and women of Yuebiju have gathered in the front yard, no, not only the servants, even Xiao Fei is here.
A group of people looked up and stared at the same place, Nangong Yue silently walked a few steps towards Xiao Fei and the others, followed their gaze, and finally knew the source of the commotion.
An orange-striped kitten was lying tremblingly on the upturned eaves of the eaves, its limp body curled up into a ball, not daring to move at all, only making intermittent "meow meow meow" calls, a It was shriller than a sound.
Xiao Fei was so anxious that she was sweating profusely, and said to Tao Yao who was beside her: "Why haven't you brought the ladder yet?... Forget it, Tao Yao, go and bring the chair over here." Xiao Fei said while observing the surroundings environment, muttering to himself, "If I borrow my strength from the chair, I can climb to that tree, and then from that tree, I can climb to the eaves..."
The more she talked, the more she felt that it was feasible, but she didn't see that Taoyao was already sweating profusely. At this time, a little maid in the courtyard finally saw Nangong Yue and hurriedly saluted: "I have seen the concubine Shizi!"
All the servants and servants in the courtyard looked at Nangong Yue in unison, and then they all got short and bowed their knees to salute.
"Sister-in-law..." Xiao Fei showed a trace of embarrassment and guilt. The sister-in-law trusted her so much and gave Xiaoju to her, but she didn't like Xiaoju.
Nangong Yue stepped forward, glanced around half a circle, and asked, "Sister Fei, what's going on?"
Tao Yao hurriedly explained: "Concubine Shi Zi, Xiao Bai jumped onto the roof just now, and Xiao Ju also followed, but then she couldn't get down..." Tao Yao also felt a little speechless as she said that the cats she had seen were all skilled Fei Fan, one by one flying over the eaves and walls, like a martial arts master, this is the first time I have seen a cat that is timid enough to go up but can't get down.
"Meow--"
There was another meow, but it was different from the milky meow of the little yellow cat. Nangong Yue raised her eyes and saw Xiaobai squatting on the black tile, meowing in a certain direction.
Only then did everyone realize that a gray figure in the air spread its wings and flew towards this side. It flew around the little yellow cat twice, each circle getting closer, and the little yellow cat trembled even more in fright, as if it was about to fall off at any time. like down.
"Small gray!"
Nangong Yue scolded lightly, Xiaohui finally flapped her wings and flew a little farther, then stopped on the roof, pecked her wings lightly twice, looked down at the little yellow cat with haughty eagle eyes, as if saying, hum, no wings The guy is really useless.
"Meow!" Xiao Bai yelled at Xiao Hui unconvinced, and even stretched out his front paw and waved it in the air, full of threat.
Seeing that a cat and a hawk were about to quarrel on the roof, Nangong Yue's eyes twitched speechlessly.
At this time, the little maid who had just moved the ladder and another woman brought the ladder out of breath, Xiao Fei hurriedly said: "Quick! Get the ladder..."
"Sister Fei, don't be so troublesome." Nangong Yue hurriedly stopped Xiao Fei, and then gave Baihui beside her a wink.
Baihui immediately understood, and said with a smile: "Miss, I have a specialization in surgery, so let the slaves come."
Before Xiao Fei could react, she saw Baihui striding forward. After looking around, she jumped lightly. First, she grabbed a thick branch next to her with both arms, and then she jumped easily with a light swing. After reaching the branch, and then climbing up a section along the trunk, the whole person looked at Xiaoju who was squatting on the cornice.
Although Xiaoju was so frightened that the fluff all over her body exploded, she still recognized Baihui and was so soft that she let her hug her...
When Xiao Fei and the maids were still worrying about how Baihui, who was holding the kitten, would get down, they saw that Baihui had jumped off the branch lightly, and landed firmly on the ground with a somersault.
Immediately afterwards, Xiaobai also flexibly used the tree to get down from the eaves.
Xiao Fei's heart finally fell to the ground, and the maids around her looked at Baihui dumbfounded, and thought: The concubine is indeed the concubine, and she is really crouching next to her! Sister Baihui usually looks at her. He is gentle, stable and generous, but he never thought that his skill is better than the chivalrous woman in the playbook!
A small disturbance passed, and the maids and women in the yard were quickly dispersed.
Baihui handed Xiaoju into Xiao Fei's hands, Xiao Fei gently hugged it, flicked it on the forehead, and said softly: "You naughty bastard!"
Xiaoju let out a "meow", and looked at Xiao Fei innocently with golden cat eyes, as if she had completely forgotten what happened just now, the anger in Xiao Fei's eyes disappeared in the blink of an eye with that cute little appearance Exhausted.
Nangong Yue looked at the person and the cat with a smile on the side, it seemed that they got along very well.
"Meow!"
The cat Xiaobai walked to Xiao Fei's side, squatted there and looked up at her. Although it couldn't speak, Xiao Fei miraculously understood its words: Can you return Xiaoju to me
Xiao Fei leaned over and put Xiaoju on the ground, Xiaobai sniffed and licked Xiaoju, and then patted it on the head with one paw, as if to reprimand her. Xiaoju obediently "meowed", and then the two little ones swaggered away.
Xiao Fei withdrew her gaze and looked at Nangong Yue shyly, "Sister-in-law..." At this moment, she finally remembered today's business, "The painting is hanging in my small study now, sister-in-law will come in with me to have a look Bar."
With that said, the two walked into Xiao Fei's small study arm in arm and affectionately.