Chapter 118: Kiss
The Shen Xin's household started packing up their luggage overnight, and what made others slap the table and shout with praise, was that before leaving, they unexpectedly forced Old Shen Furen to separate the family in front of the Shen family elders.
That day when Shen Xin and wife were summoned to the Palace, the dispute that Shen Miao had with Old Shen Furen at the residence door, got into Shen Xin's ears and naturally he was unable to restrain his anger. This opportunity of hitting someone when they were down was used very well, and he did not even bother to save any face for the other. Luo Xue Yan hated that her eyes were blinded initially, and treated this entire family of dirty people, sincerely.
Even though Shen Xin's military power was seized, he was still daring. When he was obstinate, nine bulls would not be able to pull him back. The clan leader was unable to rush over, but there were clan members present. At his deathbed, the Old General Shen hoped that the entire family would live in harmony, but at the end it still collapsed and fell apart.
Old Shen Furen brought out the skills she had when she was a songstress, to claim more than half of Old General Shen's assets and lands. Shen Miao did not obstruct this because for so many years they had not been easy to manage, and those shops and lands were no longer as satisfactory as before, and on the contrary they will be a drag to leave them by one's side. Moreover, they would soon be heading to the Xiao Chun City, thus these things were useless.
Shen Xin did not have a lack of money as the Emperor would usually bestow heaps of it to him. Old Shen Furen had initially thought that in the accounting books of the common fund, Shen Xin's money has long been cleaned out, and did not think that at the end, Shen Miao found from somewhere, another accounting book no one knew. Inside, it clearly indicated all the money that Shen Xin had supplemented over the years to the public fund.
In front of the clan members, this could not be denied and in any case, Old Shen Furen had to vomit that out. Shen Miao thought of it simple, no matter how much could be gotten back, even if Shen Xin and Luo Xue Yan had no regards for these mere worldly possessions, it was good to nauseate Old Shen Furen.
Old Shen Furen was really so 'nauseated' that she fell ill, while Chen Rou Qiu was furious in her heart. Now that Ren Wan Yun did not care about this matters, she was the one managing the household and there was just not enough money. With the return of a portion of it back to Shen Xin, if the future was not as smooth as before, one fear that Old Shen Furen would take it out on her.
Shen Yue was also angry with them. These days she watched as Chen Rou Qiu became utterly exhausted due to the matter of money. Shen Yue was previously raised with an 'arrogant and holier than thou' temperament but now that had changed. Previously, she despised money matters, but now also wanted to fight for it. It was not good to say anything in front of the clan member, thus she looked at Shen Miao and pretended to be worried, "One do not know when Fifth Younger Sister will be back this time. One heard that there is a shortage of suppliers at that Xiao Chun City, and it will bad if one was not able to eat or use good stuffs. It is better to bring more money along."
The words spoken had some ridicule insinuating that Shen Miao was going to a place of suffering, but Shen Miao only laughed gently, "Correct, but the prices in the Ding capital are very high, thus in the future without His Majesty's rewards, Second Older Sister must not spend so extravagantly like in the past." Her gaze landed on the bracelet on Shen Yue's wrist and smiled, "After all, Father will not be here to gift you a bracelet in the future."
Shen Yue was surprised for a moment, and looked at the bracelet on her wrist before her face flushed red. This was not other bracelet but one that Shen Xin was bestowed. Year after year Shen Xin would fill the common fund with the bestowments, and Shen Yue would pick out some jewellery. Who knew that when she said those words, Shen Miao would be so straightforward to say that the bracelet that she was wearing was one of Shen Xin's things. This was slapping her face in public.
But this bracelet was very valuable, and Shen Yue was not willing to take it off and return it to her.
Shen Miao seemed to have seen her thoughts and said with a gentle smile, "Older Sister better not return the bracelet back, since there is no logic to recover things that were gifted. One do not know if in the future there will be such a fine bracelet."
This time even Shen Wan, who was standing by the side quietly, started to have his to turn ugly. Shen Miao's words meant that Shen Wan, was unable to get such good rewards based on his own abilities. Shen Wan's career in his entire lifetime would never reach to the level of what Shen Xin had.
He made a long face and coldly glared at Shen Miao before saying to Chen Rou Qiu and Shen Yue, "Go back." Then he left without looking at Shen Miao again.
Since Shen Xin would be leaving the capital and his military power was confiscated, all those fake brotherly affections and pretences, were no longer required to be kept up. Shen Wan would never look at people without any value.
Shen Gui was also somewhat pleased as he bowed to Shen Xin, "Eldest Brother, this Younger Brother will retreat first." His appearance of brushing his sleeves and leave was somewhat arrogant. Wan YiNiang saw this and quickly pulled Shen Dong Ling to follow along, behaving like she had been for over ten years, and not because of the changes in Cai Yun Yuan.
Shen Gui was one that was unable to remain calm, since he climbed up in his career by fawning and flattering others. In terms of talent and learnings, he was incomparable to his son, Shen Yuan, in terms of temperament, he was incomparable to Shen Wan's tenacity and Shen Gui was also even heartless and lacked a sense of justice. Once he tasted a little sweetness, he would forget the pain he suffered and thus, he was not enough to be feared.
It was Shen Qiu that got angry, "What kind of people are they?"
Shen Miao smiled gently but did not answer. Temporarily putting Shen Wan and Chen Rou Qiu aside and speaking of Shen Gui's branch, within two years, Shen Yuan Bo would die due to smallpox, and since Shen Gui was already drugged by Ren Wan Yun's medication, he would definitely not be able to have anymore offspring in this lifetime. Even if he had money or women, there would not be anyone to inherit it. There were three ways to be unfilial, and having no sons was the worst. At that time Old Shen Furen would urge both sons to quickly spread out their branches, so did Chen Rou Qiu think that she could just sit back and relax?
A wicked person would be harassed by another. Leave this mess to the Shen family and let them clean themselves up.
When the matter of Shen Xin moving out to guard the Xiao Chun City reached the ears of Prince Ding, Fu Xiu Yi, Emperor Wen Hui had already approved it.
At such a time, Fu Xiu Yi naturally could not say anything more. The more one speak the more doubtful it will make others feel. It is just that to him, it was strange for Shen Xin to suddenly use this tactic. He had understood clearly that for so many years even though Shen Xin looked like a rough military person on the surface, he was not one who was impulsive. Even if he was discontented with the confiscation of the military tally, he would not submit a memorandum the next day to leave the capital.
Involuntary Fu Xiu Yi started to recall the words that Shen Yuan had warned him of.
"Your Highness must not underestimate this official's Fifth Younger Sister in the residence."
It was just that Fu Xiu Yi did not pay much attention to such a sentence at that time. Now one did not know that at this time, this drifted up in his mind. For Shen Xin to suddenly make such a decision, could it be that Shen Miao fuelled it behind the scene? But she was such a spoilt young lady that was raise delicately, so why would she take the initiative to head out to such a cold place like the Northwestern region?
Fu Xiu Yi was sensitive to detect that something was wrong, but was unable to exactly point out what was wrong. He only felt that things should not have developed in such a manner.
The advisor beside him asked, "Is Your Highness worried about that the matter of the Formidable General had changed? But the Shen family army is dispersed and the military tally was retrieved back, so there is no more impact from the Formidable Great General. Your Highness can rest assured to expand."
Fu Xiu Yi recovered from his imagination and lightly agreed. Even though Shen Xin had deviated from his plans, but at the end he was not the most important chess piece. He was an important piece at the beginning when Shen Miao was in love with him, since then he could use him, but one did not know what happened as that feeling of love scattered, making him lose the opportunity of pulling Shen Xin into his boat.
But it could also be regarded as a sigh of relief. If he really married Shen Miao, even if he gained the Shen family's military power, he would have been ridiculed by everyone. Fu Xiu Yi was extremely proud by nature, thus he would not allow for such a stain on him? Now that those conjectures will disperse as soon as Shen Xin leave the capital. He said, "Go and recruit some more people these days."
His adviser was startled before cupping his hands and complied.
Fu Xiu Yi moved his gaze away. Since the game of vying for the world was just around the corner, it was imperative to attract more talents in the shortest possible time.
Shen Xin left the capital early the next morning.
When they left the capital, it was early in the morning and the skies had not even brightened. Shen Xin left in secret. First, it was that he did not want to put those close colleagues in a dilemma, because if they came to bid farewell, it was practically going against Emperor Wen Hui. The mood of the Emperor was always fickle, so it was not good to incur fury. Second was that the Xiao Chun City was a thousand mountains and ten thousand rivers away from the Ding capital, thus by leaving early meant that one would arrive early.
Even if horses were spurred at full speed, it would take more than six months to arrive.
Even though the Shen family's army was confiscated and only the front section remained, there were a number of confidants that remained. Including Shen Qiu's subordinates, including Mo Qing and Ah Chi, one would not fear there would be any danger during the journey. The entire journey was rather smooth. Luo Xue Yan and Shen Xin were initially worried that Shen Miao would not be able to take such a long journey, and feared that during the journey she would get sick. Who knew that Shen Miao did not even utter a single word of tiredness. Even Shen Xin repeatedly praised, "Jiao Jiao is really my daughter. Such a heart of steel, which other female in the Ding capital would have it?"
Luo Xue Yan rolled her eyes at him but felt even more guilty towards Shen Miao. A perfectly pampered and delicate young lady had to follow them and suffer.
Jing Zhe pushed aside the carriage's curtain. Because it was her first trip far away, she was somewhat amazed and would point at the birds in the skies, and also point at the wild rabbits in the forest. Seeing Shen Miao calm appearance, she asked curiously, "Why does Young Lady not find it refreshing? These things cannot be seen in the city."
When it was put this way, Gu Yu also took a look at Shen Miao's expression and asked temptingly, "Young Lady look as if one did not have a little nostalgia."
Luo Xue Yan who was sitting in the carriage became stunned for a moment.
To leave the place that one had stayed for over ten years to a place that they had never heard before, any Young Lady at this time would display feelings of yearning for one's hometown, and be reluctant to part with it since the Xiao Chun City, would definitely not be as prosperous as the Ding capital, and one would be a stranger in a strange land. But Shen Miao remained calm all the way since the beginning, and even looked somewhat lively at times.
To leave one's native place especially against one's will, what about that was lively?
Feeling Luo Xue Yan's gaze, Shen Miao was slightly surprised for a moment before smiling and looked at the passing scenery outside the horse carriage, "Father, Mother and Eldest Brother are all at my side, what is there to be nostalgic about. Even if one remain in the Ding capital, without any loved ones, it will not be considered as home."
When the words were spoken, Luo Xue Yan's heart became sour. Thinking about seeing clearly the ugly faces of the entire Shen family in this last trip when they came back to the capital, she had thought that Shen Miao had lived well after leaving her with that family, but now it seemed to be a big joke. Perhaps Shen Miao did not view those people as family, else she would not have said these words.
Thinking of this, Luo Xue Yan pulled Shen Miao into her embrace and said conscience-stricken, "Correct, in the future Jiao Jiao will always be with Father, Mother and Eldest Brother. No one will dare to bully you."
Shen Miao nestled in Luo Xue Yan's embrace and lowered her eyes, covering the trace of coldness in them.
Leaving one's native place. Starting a journey alone. In the last lifetime when she went to the Qin country to be a hostage, the mountains were as high and the rivers were as long, which place had she not walked alone? She brought her trustful maids and when several of them died in a foreign country, the scenery was just like today. It was already very vague but she could still clearly remember the feeling of that time. From the Ding capital to the Qin country, from the Qin country back to the Ding capital, both journeys were very bleak and desolate. It was pathetic that she though that she completed a virtuous cause, for the common people under heavens, but did not know that in everyone eyes, how ridiculous she was.
Now she was not leaving alone and when she return, she would definitely not be alone too.
The mountain road was remote and unknowingly the skies turn dark. Because this was a mountain route and there was no tavern in the mountains, one could only stay in a family's farmhouse. It was fortunate that this farmer's family was hospitable and friendly. They had warmly received them, and even cooked up a number of dishes.
Because of the need to hasten the journey, Shen Xin and the rest did not dare to drink, fearing that mistakes would be made upon drinking and delay the departure the next day. It was however Shen Miao, not sure it was because one was in a good mood, or that the plum blossom wine was sweet and intoxicating, that she drank a few cups and her cheeks became the colour of a peach.
"Why did Jiao Jiao drink this much?" Luo Xue Yan initially did not pay any attention thus when she saw it, she could not help but be shocked. She watched as Shen Miao supported her face with her hand, and had a drowsy look on before quickly reach out to touch her head.
"Most likely Lady is not aware of the power of this wine." The mistress of the farmer family laughed, "This homemade plum blossom wine tastes sweet but the aftereffects are great. When our family's daughter drink in excess, she would also be drunk. However one only need to sleep the entire night and on the second day, one will not be dizzy so Furen need not worry."
Luo Xue Yan then calmed down. Shen Qiu saw Shen Miao's drunk appearance and felt that it was funny, "Did not expect that there will be a day when Younger Sister will be drunk. Really interesting."
This time when Shen Qiu came back, he saw a calm and quiet Shen Miao. She was so solemn and mature that sometimes, Shen Qiu would have the wrong illusion that Shen Miao was the older one. At times, he would miss the Shen Miao from before even though she was stubborn and rude, she still had the temperament what a young lady should have. Now seeing her look like this, Shen Qiu thought about the Shen Miao before and felt closer.
"Brat." Shen Xin stepped onto Shen Qiu's foot, "Your Younger Sister is already this drunk and you still make trouble?"
Shen Qiu quickly stuck his tongue out and pretended to ask for mercy. The entire family and that farmer's family were all bustling in noise cheerfully. Where was the disappointment and the helplessness of 'leaving one's native place'?
Shen Miao propped her chin with both hands and squinted at the scene in front. Even though this plum blossom wine was indeed intoxicating, she was still somewhat awake now. She was indeed very happy today. Everything went according to plan, one part was letting Shen Xin move far from the Ding capital, that whirlpool of trouble, and the other was because in one year later there will be a smallpox epidemic in the Ding capital. Even though nothing happened to them in the last lifetime, but now she did not want to take any single risk with her family, so by being far from the Ding capital meant being far from danger. Even if one wanted revenge, one need to first protect the family.
This lively meal was eaten for the entire night and they only dispersed when it was late. The passionate farmers had already arranged enough rooms for everyone, and originally Luo Xue Yan was to room together with Shen Miao, but Shen Miao made a fuss and insisted on staying in the room next to the farmer's courtyard wall, and also that she must sleep alone. That room was separated and far apart from others. If she was to stay in it, then she would be separated from Luo Xue Yan and the rest.
At first Shen Xin felt that it was not good as he feared that when there was danger, one would not be able to come to rescue, but one did not know what came onto Shen Miao, as she very strongly insisted to stay in that room. When the farmer's wife saw this, she laughed, "Most likely, Young Lady want to look at the flowers on the wall and the scene of falling snow which is especially beautiful. All females would like it. Furen need not to worry. Even though our place is small, there are no bandits and if one really worry about Young Lady, it is alright to station a few more guards outside the door."
Everyone then became aware that when one open the window of the room by the wall, one would be able to see a large snow white garden that has peach blossoms in bloom. With the moonlight shining with the swaying snowflakes, it was indeed a very beautiful scene.
Shen Qiu felt funny and was in a good mood as he pinched Shen Miao's nose, "Delicate (Chinese pronunciation: Jiao Qi) bundle. It is no wonder why you are called Jiao Jiao. Already drunk but still look for a place with a good scenery."
Luo Xue Yan smacked Shen Qiu's hands and said angrily, "Do not anyhow touch." She then looked at the somewhat confused drunk Shen Miao and shook her head, "Not willing to sleep with me and still want to sleep at such a far place. Fine. Let Mo Qing, Ah Chi and a few to build a tent and guard outside the night. Jing Zhe and Gu Yu go help Young Lady to change before coming back out."
This farmhouse was not like the residences in the Ding capital as there were sleeping quarters and an outer residence. Jing Zhe and Gu Yu will be sleeping the night at the outer residence. Luo Xue Yan and Shen Xin were not harsh people, thus they did not let Jing Zhe and Gu Yu sleep on the floor and stay in Shen Miao's room at night. Thinking that this farm was not that big, with Ah Chi, Mo Qing and the rest keeping watch outside, there would not be any problems.
Jing Zhe and Gu Yu helped Shen Miao change her clothes and wash up before leaving the room. Mo Qing, Ah Chi and the rest had already set up the tent in the courtyard outside and took turns to stay in vigil. Jing Zhe and Gu Yu went up to nag at them one round before leaving.
In that room with an 'elegant scenery', only Shen Miao remained.
Shen Miao who had been helped by Jing Zhe up to the couch, suddenly got up.
The aftereffects of the plum blossom wine finally kicked in at this moment, and Shen Miao's clear eyes were suddenly in chaos. She stood up wobbling as she walked towards the windows, but she almost knocked against the table corner and fell on the floor.
In the darkness, a pair of powerful arms supported her and one could vaguely smell the light aroma of another. A familiar voice sounded by her ear with a faint sense of banter, "Even throw one's body against another."
Shen Miao took the opportunity to hold his waist so that she could stabilise herself, but did not know that her action made the latter's body stiffen.
A moment later with a 'chi' sound, a flame was lit as that person took a match from an unknown location and lit the oil lamp in the room.
The windows of the farmer's house were carved from wood and paper was not even pasted on it, thus people outside would be able to see if the room was lit, but those people in the courtyard did not even discover any anomalies in the room.
Under the fuzzy light, one was however able to see the other's facial features clearly. Snow white fox fur coat, dark red brocade robes, red lips with white teeth, and a pair of dark peach blossom eyes with such a graceful bearing when walking at night. If it was not Xie Jing Xing, who else could it be?
Shen Miao was surprised for a moment before saying, "Xie Jing Xing." When she said that, her body felt heavy and she accidentally leaned against Xie Jing Xing, and was almost embracing him.
Xie Jing Xing frowned, "Such a huge stench of alcohol. How much did you drink?" He sized Shen Miao out and said with antipathy, "Came to send you off with good intentions, but who knows one saw a drunk."
"You are then drunk." Shen Miao immediately refuted.
"Enough. Recognise me and even retort back. It seems like one is not drunk." As Xie Jing Xing spoke, he helped Shen Miao to the couch and brought the lamp closer.
Under the light, Shen Miao was wearing a plain white middle clothes, and her hair was loose as she looked over ignorantly, vastly different from how she was on normal days, and actually have some appearance of a delicate and charming young girl. Xie Jing Xing thought about it and finally could not hold back and pinched her face hard.
Shen Miao glared at him.
It was rare to see her in such childlike appearance so Xie Jing Xing felt that it was interesting, and was thinking that since Shen Miao was drunk and since there was a saying of speaking the truth after drinking, perhaps he could get some answer out of her. "Who am I?"
"Xie Jing Xing." Shen Miao quickly answered.
"Know what kind of person Xie Jing Xing is?"
Shen Miao stared at him and slowly frowned without speaking. Xie Jing Xing felt strange with her looking at him like that, and wondered if this girl was scolding him in her heart. Who knew that Shen Miao suddenly smiled and said, "A exciting and brilliant character."
Xie Jing Xing, "..."
He stared at Shen Miao to some extend and asked, "Are you faking drunk?"
"Xie family's Little Marquis Xie, a highly talented youth, a character through the ages, in the prime of one's life." The words behind gradually became softer, as if she could not remember them.
Xie Jing Xing was initially doubtful, but afterwards saw that Shen Miao did not seem to be acting and felt somewhat strange. His brows raised, "One did not think that in your heart, you are that satisfied with me." He leaned closer and quipped, "Can it be that you admire me?"
Shen Miao reached her hands out, and pushed his head away.
XIe Jing Xing was somewhat speechless. If it was on normal days, it was very interesting to take liberties with Shen Miao. But now that she was so drunk that she even used 'character through the ages' to evaluate him, it would be fun to tease her now. He said, "Initially wanted to see you a last time but you are drunk to this state. Forget it. From here on, goodbye." He wanted to leave after speaking, but who knew he then heard a 'thump' sound as Shen Miao fell from the couch and onto the floor.
Xie Jing Xing first wanted to help Shen Miao up, but then stopped and folded his arms before standing at the side to watch Shen Miao struggle on the ground. After enjoying this for a while, he then said, "Should really let you look at this appearance of yours."
Shen Miao drank till she was dizzy, and her body was weak so how could she stand up? After flopping on the floor a long time, Xie Jing Xing could finally not stand it and helped her up mercifully to sit on the couch. He then heard Shen Miao speaking, "Li GongGong, Bengong want to see the fireworks."
In the silent of the night, Shen Miao's words were exceptionally clear.
'Li GongGong, Bengong want to see the fireworks'.
The charcoal burning in the room seemed to have frozen.
Xie Jing Xing's smile on his lips slowly went down, and his pair of peach blossoms eyes were no longer filled with breezy laughter. He slightly squatted down and lowered his gaze to be at the same level as Shen Miao's. It was a gentle move but his eyes were however cold, "What did you say?"
Shen Miao looked at him wide eyed. Under the fusing light, her eyes were even clearer and in those clear eyes, there was some intoxication, making the young and inexperienced young lady look somewhat like a woman. She delicately and arrogantly extended her hand as if to take a palace servant's hand and ordered, "Li GongGong, Bengong want to see the fireworks. Go and call the Crown Prince and Princess over."
'Crown Prince and Princess'.
Xie Jing Xing stared at Shen Miao. His appearance was picturesque. When he was smiling, it was as moving as spring flowers and autumn moon. When he was not smiling, it was as dangerous as a deep abyss, that one would feel being ridiculed when taken an additional glance. He looked at Shen Miao and suddenly chuckled.
Even though there was a smile, there was no laughter in his eyes at all. He gently hooked Shen Miao's chin up, and this action of a lecher was done so elegantly and gently, that it could make one drown in that pair of dark eyes.
He asked, "Shen Miao, you want to be the Empress?"
Shen Miao blinked and looked at him, "That is originally mine."
"Yours?"
"Bengong's."
Xie Jing Xing's two fingers tightened and Shen Miao felt pain on her chin, and started to frown in dissatisfaction.
"Little girl, so young yet have so much ambitions to be the Empress." His tone was not clear but his gaze was dangerous, "An ambitious lady is most beautiful, but you are not yet a lady."
Shen Miao also looked at him. In the overflowing moonlight, shadows of snow and swaying plum blossoms, two persons facing one another, it was supposed to look like a scene of conjugal bliss, but a dangerous and ambiguous atmosphere was overwhelming it all.
She was a young lady that was raised delicately. If she was an ordinary girl, she had nothing more to worry other than marrying a good husband. But she endured silently, made plans for every step of the way and schemed against the entire world. Even though one had guess that she had ambitions, one could not help but be shocked upon hearing those words that she uttered when she was drunk.
This young lady was covered with thistles and thorns, from an idiot to a person executing chess moves, from General's Di daughter to a Young Lady that lost influence, it was as if nothing had changed, from the gentle looking but fierce eyes to the noble air and unyielding character. It was natural, a bearing as if one had been in a higher position for many years. One sentence 'Li GongGong, Bengong want to see the fireworks' was spoken with drawn out lingering emotions, just like bells in the silent night that rang in one's heart.
Even if one was dreaming, her imposing manner was probably a bearing of what an Empress should have. Now she was still a girl but after a few years, she will be covered in elegance and magnificence, and one fear that she would have the bearing to mother everything under Heavens.
Xie Jing Xing slowly released the hand holding Shen Miao's chin and glanced at her with an unappeasable manner. After pausing, he was ready to get up and leave but heard Shen Miao muttering, "Xiao Li-zi, go and bring Bengong's cloak over. Bengong is cold."
Suddenly 'Li GongGong' had become 'Xiao Li-zi'.
Xie Jing Xing already complicated mood was scrambled even more by her words, that he suddenly became dumbfounded. He questioned, "You ordered me?"
"Cold." Shen Miao looked at him with grievances.
Xie Jing Xing took a deep breath and held it as he had a thought of seizing Shen Miao and beating her up, but finally took off his cloak and threw it to Shen Miao's body.
Shen Miao was covered in his cloak and gave him a smile, "Later, Bengong will bestow a few bolts of satin."
She had a look of gracing one with boundless favour.
Xie Jing Xing looked at her blankly, "Many thanks to Your Ladyship's favour. This official bids farewell." Finishing, he was about to leave but Shen Miao grabbed on to his sleeves.
Shen Miao was simply too abnormal tonight. Xie Jing Xing had never dream that Shen Miao would be like this when she was drunk. He initially thought that he could take advantage to tease her when she was drunk, but at the end it was as if he was bullied. The magnificent Xie family's Little Marquis Xie was ordered around like an eunuch. Li GongGong. Xiao Li-zi.
Shen Miao tugged onto Xie Jing Xing's sleeves to pull him down, and was only satisfied when Xie Jing Xing squatted down and had leveled his eyes with hers. She released her hands and grabbed onto Xie Jing Xing's collar.
Xie Jing Xing felt weird due to Shen Miao's actions and only heard Shen Miao murmuring to herself, "In the previous dynasty there was a former Princess that was widowed, and started collecting handsome male companions. Since His Majesty do not treat me well, I will treat it as though my husband is dead and will find a male companion."
When Xie Jing Xing heard the front part, he was incapable of comprehension, and when he heard what was said behind those words, he became incredulous. He stared at Shen Miao, "In your dreams, you are an unfavoured Empress?"
"Not unfavoured, it is husband who is dead." Shen Miao heard this and glared at him angrily.
Xie Jing Xing nodded his head and said lazily, "Curse husband to die when unfavoured. You are definitely a malicious Empress."
"But you look really good." Shen Miao suddenly spoke, "A new handsome male companion?"
Xie Jing Xing, "..."
"That Princess of the previous dynasty found a handsome male companion, and BenGong had seen the portrait and find that he is not as beautiful as you." Shen Miao continued, "Follow Bengong, and Bengong will ensure that in the next part of your life, you will not have worries of clothes or food."
Xie Jing Xing was already quaking at Shen Miao's words of 'handsome male companion', but became completely stunned when he heard the latter sentence. This was. Being treated as a male concubine.
He was still stunned but saw the hands that were gripping his collar moved, and a soft thing pasted over and a cold little mouth tasted his lips, and continued licking till his whole mouth tasted like plum blossom wine.
"From now onwards, you are Bengong's person." Shen Miao let go and smiled at him with dignity.
When Xie Jing Xing recovered to his senses, he only had one thought. He wanted to strangle this female in front of him to death.
But at this moment, a sudden whistle sounded from outside. That was the signal that was given by his people as Mo Qing and the rest had noticed movements. Xie Jing Xing gritted his teeth and glance at Shen Miao before he swept out of the room.
Ah Chi opened the door but saw that there was nothing inside. He scratched his head and said, "There is no one."
"Probably made a mistake." Mo Qing frowned.
Plum blossoms swayed in the snow, and there was some never seen before uneasiness on the handsome youth clad in dark red. The middle-aged man beside saw this and could not help but eventually ask, "Master looked as though one feel ill-at-ease. Did something happen inside?"
It was just to say goodbye to the Shen Young Lady, how was it that it looked like his entire body was not alright.
The red clad youth's eyes were unclear, "Tie Yi, I look like... Like..."
Tie Yi did not understand, "Like what?"
"Never mind." He gritted his teeth and answered, "Leave."
Chapter 119: Luo Family
On the second morning when the day just broke out, Jing Zhe and Gu Yu came to wait upon Shen Miao. When they entered they saw Shen Miao sleeping on the couch, and the quilt was gone with a fox fur coat covering her.
Both of them were suddenly stupefied. Yesterday when they left, there was no fox fur coat so where did this come from? Jing Zhe woke Shen Miao up and after she woke up, Shen Miao looked at the fox fur coat at a loss.
Even though the effect of the plum blossom wine was great but just like the farm's mistress said, there will not be any dizziness the next day. One's head was not dizzy but one was unable to recall anything that happened the night before. She could not even remember how she came to this room.
Gu Yu held that snow white fox fur coat and said, "Young Lady, where does this fox fur coat come from?"
Shen Miao took the fox fur coat and shook her head.
"The chest for Young Lady's coats are all here, is it that Young Lady took it out when one was drunk yesterday night?" Jing Zhen asked probingly, "But why is it that it seem that is one's first time seeing this fox fur coat?"
They actually did not think towards any other direction since Shen Miao was after all here last night, and there were guards on duty outside and nothing happened. It was just that this fox fur coat is strangely here. Shen Miao said, "Bring it out and ask the farmer if it is theirs."
When they saw the farm's owner, the owner shook his head, "Our family do not have such a good fox fur. Lady must have mistaken."
Shen Qiu fished the fox fur over, "This fox fur does not seem to be an ordinary thing. Younger Sister, no matter where this comes from, it would be worth a lot. From the handiwork, it look gorgeous but the cutting was not done very good, as one feel that it is too big for you to wear."
Shen Miao took the fox fur coat, and her heart wondered as she could not remember when she had such a cloak before. But hearing Shen Qiu mention that it was worth quite a bit of money, she naturally took it back and lied without changing her expression, "Speaking of which, it seem that it was bought previously in the the Ding capital. Jing Zhe, keep it."
Jing Zhe was racking one's brain recalling when did Shen Miao bought this cloak but when she heard her say so, she did not continue pondering and immediately complied before keeping the cloak in the chest. Shen Miao shook her head, not caring where the cloak came from but in this trip to the Xiao Chun City, one fear there would be many places that will require money, and that now Shen Xin was not like previously, if there was really a hard-pressed day, one could exchange this cloak for a lot of money to spend. Thinking of that, those messy conjectures became dispensable.
Time as always went exceptionally fast.
Looking at scenery with a different state of mind would also be different. Even though one had to go all the way to the Xiao Chun City, the route was bumpy and muddy and one would be fatigued with the journey, Shen Miao did not even mention a word of tiredness. Those of the front section of the Shen family's army that were implicated and Shen Xin's confidants that came along, all became closer with one other due to the shared joy and hardship on the road.
Since leaving the capital at the second month, the start of spring, one finally arrived in the Xiao Chun City at the early days of the eight month.
The Xiao Chun City was located at the border of Ming Qi and was indeed a very small city. If one were to speak about the highest ranked official in the city, it would be the guarding General Luo, Luo Sui. All the while, Luo Sui protected the Xiao Chun City's people to live and work in peace, but because this city and the Ding capital were far too apart, everyone knew that this job was not considered an ideal position. Moreover after so many years, the Luo family army's was almost dispersed, and the Luo family had nothing more than just military glory in the Xiao Chun City.
When the guards at the city gates saw Luo Xue Yan's Luo family placard, they were suddenly in awe and got someone to send the news to the Luo family. The Xiao Chun City was only that big, so when the Shen family brought such a large group of people into the city, the commoners immediately noticed and all came forward to inquire. When they heard that the Luo family's married daughter had brought her entire family over, in shortly it was bustling.
Jing Zhe quietly parted the carriage's curtains and looked out before saying to Shen Miao, "Young Lady, this is the Xiao Chun City."
Shen Miao took a glimpse outside.
The Xiao Chun City was not as unbearable as like the noble young ladies had spoken about. Even though it was small, it was also lively. It was just that the sandy winds were greater and because of the bigger sandy winds, the female complexion would normally become slightly darker, and not as delicate as like those females in the capital. Perhaps locals are more open-minded or perhaps the people are very lively and active, they had a unruly appearance which made others feel full of vitality. There was no lack of things to buy at the stores by the street.
As Jing Zhe looked, she became happier and the apprehension that she previously had were swept away, "Young Lady, there is not much difference between the Xiao Chun City and the Ding capital."
"Does Jiao Jiao like this place?" Luo Xue Yan asked uneasily. She was most afraid that Shen Miao was not used to this place. Luo Xue Yan grew up in the Xiao Chun City so there was no problems for her. Shen Qiu and Shen Xin were generals that experience battles, so one need not say anything more. It was only her delicately raised daughter that need her to worry.
Shen Miao smiled, "It is rather good here."
Only with that Luo Xue Yan's heart settled down and smiled, "Let us go to your WaiZu's (aka maternal grandparent) house. Ever since you were aware of things, you have never seen her before. You still have two JiuJiu, three Older Brothers and one Older Sister. They are all good people so they will definitely like you."
Luo Furen passed away very early and Luo Sui has been single for all these years. The Luo family has three siblings and Luo Xue Yan was the Youngest Sister. When Shen Miao was born the Luo family travelled all the way to the capital to see her, but after that because of the far distance between the Xiao Chun City and the capital, and since the other side cannot leave, Shen Miao and the Luo family had never met before. In the previous life Shen Miao's impression of the Luo family was also vague so when she heard Luo Xue Yan speak of them, she smiled.
At the moment in front of the Luo family's residence's door, there was a crowd of people. There were commoners who came to watch the activity and also the Luo family's people.
Luo Sui stood right at the front with two middle-aged couples behind him, and there were three youths and one young female behind the couples. Those youths had upright features and awe-inspiring presence. Even though they were young, they had the bearing of valiant Generals. That young female's complexion was a healthy wheat colour, her eyes were almond shaped and had diamond shaped lips that with one look, one could tell that she has a bold and aggressive character. She tugged the youth beside and asked, "Eldest Brother, what do you say of the kind of person that Biao Younger Sister is?"
The youth that she was pulling had a good temper and warmly said, "Of course she is not a bad person."
"What not bad? Can not you speak clearer?" The young female was unforgiving, "Only look pretty. You look at all those Young Ladies that came to our Xiao Chun City from the Ding capital, each one of them were beautiful but their character was so delicate that it made one feel hateful. Furthermore, the Young Lady who came to this City to visit said that she knew Biao Younger Sister." Her voice was lowered down but one was able to hear her crisp voice, "One heard that Biao Younger Sister's reputation is not good."
"Tan-er." A strict voice interrupted the young female's words, it was Luo Sui who spoke and fiercely glared at the young female, Tan-er. The young lady quickly stood up straight and stuck her tongue out and no longer spoke.
She did not speak but the youngest youth, who seemed to be more lively, came over and pulled Tan-er's hand, "YeYe (aka Grandfather) is biased. This Biao Younger Sister has just come and he is already protecting her to this level. I want to see what kind of character this Biao Younger Sister is."
Shen Xin was often at the Northwestern region fighting battles and would often pass through the Xiao Chun City on the way, thus they would come over every year so Shen Qiu and the Luo family were acquainted. If one were speak of what the Luo family was interested in, it would most probably be Shen Miao, who they had not seen since her birth. The vastness under Heavens was big and also small. Occasionally there would also be officials that were demoted that would come over, so they were also aware of the Ding capital's rumours. In the course of time, what kind of person Shen Miao was, that idiotic Di daughter as the rumours said, it was spread all over in this Xiao Chun City.
Knowing one by reputation was not as good as meeting the person. To finally have the opportunity to meet today, many commoners surrounded the area, and it seem that majority of them wanted just to see how did Shen Miao actually look like.
Just as this young female and youth were whispering, an entourage and a carriage slowly came over and the one leading was Shen Xin, with Shen Qiu and the rest following while behind them was a troop of soldiers.
"Father." Shen Xin dismounted and Shen Qiu also quickly followed and ran over to Luo Sui with a smile, "WaiZu."
Luo Sui's eyes gave the father and son a swipe before landing on the horse carriage. After all when one see too often one will not relish it, what Luo Sui wanted to see the most was still his granddaughter.
A slightly rounded Furen smiled and said warmly, "XiaoGu (aka husband's younger sister) and Jiao Jiao should be in the horse carriage. One fear that they are very tired after such a long journey."
When the voice sounded, one saw the curtain of the horse carriage opening and Jing Zhe and Gu Yu supported Luo Xue Yan out, before Luo Xue Yan held her hand towards the carriage and brought a little young lady out.
That young lady bend over and disembarked from the horse carriage. When she raised her head, a charming and pretty face was revealed and when she turned around she was already dragged to the front by Luo Xue Yan, "Jiao Jiao, we have returned home."
That young female, by the name of Tan-er, opened her mouth but did not speak.
Xiao Chun City's sandy winds were large and dry, thus the females' complexion would be darker. It was rare to see a fair complexion, not to mention this fair young female. That young female had very delicate features and because of her snow white complexion, she was like a painting. Black brows and eyes, small nose and red moist lips.
But the thing that made others amazed was her bearing. Luo Xue Yan held her hands and she looked like a very delicate young lady. Under Luo Xue Yan's valiant and formidable air, she did not look at all weak but even seemed more dignified and noble, as if she was the leading character instead.
The surrounding commoners and the Luo family's people were somewhat dumbfounded.
When one saw another it was to see the other's bearing. Appearance was important but aptitude was the most important for women aside from beauty. This Shen family's young lady's bearing was much more impressive than her appearance.
She took each step with Luo Xue Yan forward till they reached in front of Luo Sui. Luo Sui was tall and big and had deep features. As compared to Shen Xin's ruggedness, he appeared to be much more serious and unreasonable. He frowned as he stared at Shen Miao. With this kind of cold appearance, if those young ladies who were a little less courageous saw it, they would directly cry in fear. Shen Miao looked like a delicate young lady from the Ding capital, so everyone thought that she would certainly be frightened. Tan-er and the youth beside had their lips hooked up as if watching a show.
Shen Miao raised her head and looked face to face at Luo Sui. Her facial features were smooth and her body was soft, apparently not nervous because of Luo Sui's reaction. Her gaze was calm and she even slightly smiled like the attitude of a superior to a subordinate, and startled Luo Sui for a moment.
'Like the attitude of a superior to a subordinate'.
The Luo family was like the city lord of the Xiao Chun City, where would there be a superior?
Luo Sui froze for a moment before suddenly laughing. His laughter made the surrounded nervous people surprised. Luo Sui patted Shen Miao's head and said with a loud warm energy, "Girl, why are you not greeting me?"
"WaiZu (aka maternal grandparent)." Shen Miao gently answered.
Luo Xue Yan then was relieved. Luo Sui was different from Shen Xin, Shen Xin spoiled Shen Miao to Heavens, but Luo Sui has been a stern father since forever. Even she was a bit afraid of Luo Sui when she was young. Now that Luo Sui was much older, he was not as dignified as before but his habit of scaring young ladies was unchanged. One fear that he would scare Shen Miao, but fortunately Shen Miao's response was not that big so Luo Xue Yan's was somewhat proud.
Not only Shen Miao's attitude made Luo Xue Yan feel relieved, but at the same time it made the surrounding people surprised. The young ladies from the Ding capital seemed to only know how to weep endlessly and lead an extravagant life. Tan-er said unconvincing to the youth beside, "Must be pretending not to be afraid."
The oldest youth of them, who also had the best temper, was however looking at Shen Miao thoughtfully and did not speak.
Luo Xue Yan pulled Shen Miao up to introduce her. Other than Luo Sui, there were two sons in the Luo family, which were Shen Miao's two JiuJui, Luo Lian Ying and Luo Lian Tai.
Luo Lian Ying's wife was Madam Yu, a gentle, soft and genuine female. She gave birth to two sons, Luo Ling and Lou Sa.
Shen Miao's Second JiuJiu, Lou Lian Tai's wife was Madam Ma. Her maiden family did some business and she was astute and vigorous. She gave birth to a pair of sister and brother. The Older Sister was Luo Tan and the Younger Brother was Luo Qian
Luo Ling was Shen Miao Eldest Biao Brother, he was currently eighteen and had a gentle temper, exactly the same as Madam Yu. When one see him, he would politely and warmly greet. He was a very thoughtful person. Second Biao Older Brother, Luo Sa was seventeen and also Luo Ling's blood sibling but had a fierce temper, coldly scoffing at Shen Miao before ridiculing, "Can the Ding capital city Young Lady withstand the wind and sand?" Luo Lian Ying kicked him fiercely.
That Luo Tan was sixteen this year and seemed to be suspicious of Shen Miao, thus her attitude was not warm and more towards curious. Luo Tan's Younger Brother was the same age as Shen Miao and directly looked at Shen Miao to size her up. He had a rounded face and seemed to be picky.
After greeting the entire Luo family and identified everyone, Luo Sui then let Luo Xue Yan bring them into the residence.
The Luo residence was a place in which one big family lived at and got along harmoniously. The Shen family was placed at the courtyard that Luo Xue Yan had before she was married. When the servants went to tidy up the rooms, everyone were at the main hall talking.
After the initial bustling, serious matters were discussed. The Luo family and the Shen family were different. When the Shen family was in the Ding capital, because Shen Gui and Shen Wan took the route of a civil official, different from Shen Xin, naturally there were no discussion of the matters in court. Moreover they were not of the same blood and separated by different bellies, so one would not bring out matters that were private. The Luo family was different, they were all one big family. Not only Luo Lian Ying and Luo Lian Tai could talk here, even the younger generation, Luo Ling and the rest, could also listen and even the female members could too. When Shen Xin entire family came, naturally one would want to listen.
"Yan-er, what are your future plans with this trip back to the Xiao Chun City." Luo Sui asked.
The letter that was sent previously to them, had informed them of the matter of Shen Xin's military tally being confiscated, and that he was moving out to the Xiao Chun City to guard. It was just that at that time, it was difficult to discuss things when they were far apart, thus questions were asked now that they were here.
Luo Xue Yan smiled and said, "Why Father ask this? Since one have come to the Xiao Chun City, naturally is to settle down here as well." About the matter of reviving the Luo family's army, both Luo Xue Yan and Shen Xin did not know how to tell Luo Sui. With Luo Sui's old-fashioned character, one felt that it would take some time.
"Third Younger Sister." It was however Luo Lian Ying who spoke. He looked at Shen Xin and hesitated for a moment before asking, "But for the Shen family's army to be confiscated like this, is there no room for redemption?"
They were military generals and could understand the significant of an army to a General. Shen Xin had been busily engaging in warfare for so many years, so how could it be easy for him to suddenly be an idle commoner. If it was them, they fear that it would be difficult to calm down from that outrage.
Shen Xin cupped his hands, "Eldest Brother, rather than reproach, it would be better to let nature take its course. This Xiao Chun City is also quite good, I also want to live my life where Xue Yan grew up."
Hearing that, Luo Sui looked at Shen Xin a few more times and the serious look on his face had eased up a bit, "It is rare to see you have change your temperament."
Everyone were all clear of Shen Xin's straightforward and bustling temperament so when he spoke so calmly, it was beyond everyone's expectations.
Shen Miao looked at the Luo family's expression and suddenly asked, "Grandfather, one heard that there are Tu Jue at the border of the Xiao Chun City."
With that remark, the surrounding suddenly turned silent.
A moment later, Madam Ma reacted. She had a frank and straightforward character and said with a smile, "Jiao Jio need not be afraid. Those Tu Jue are all outside the city and dare not come in. Even if they come in, our Luo family's soldiers will chase them away. It has been safe and sound for so many years, thus it not something to fear about."
Shen Qiu also thought that Shen Miao was scared and softly comforted, "Jiu Niang (aka maternal uncle's wife) is right, Jiao Jiao do not need to be afraid."
Shen Miao's eyes dropped. The Xiao Chun City was a small border town and naturally it would be harassed by nomads. The Eastern Tu Jue was one of them. These people were strong and had fast horses so when they battle, they would be very ferocious. If they were to fight for real, the one at the disadvantage might be Ming Qi. It was because the Xiao Chun City was easy to defend and difficult to attack and combined with the Luo family's reputation, these Tu Jue dared not advance and only harassed a little at the border. Every year from the eighth to tenth months, the Tu Jue will suffer from droughts and will come to the Xiao Chun City to steal stuff. After some small fights, they would be chased away. The commoners were used to it and did not put it to heart.
However Shen Miao remember that it was this year that a major event happened in the Xiao Chun City.
She nodded her head and inadvertently said, "The Luo family's army is as brave as Father's Shen family's army. In that case when the Tu Jue attack the city, there will not be any problems resisting."
Luo Sui's face stiffened, and Luo Lian Ying's and Luo Lian Tai's expressions became ugly and even a little embarrassed. Since there were no opponents, the Luo family could not afford to pay for such huge military expenditures, and coupled with the fact that the Emperor Wen Hui in the Ding capital simply did not care about the Xiao Chun City, thus there was no difference when the Luo family's army dispersed. The soldiers went home to farm and do business, and the remaining Luo family's army only require some scattered money. Other than going yearly to the border to deter the few Tu Jue, there was actually nothing to do. Comparing the Luo family's army and the Shen family's army was simply slapping the Luo family's faces.
Luo Sa immediately became hostile and looked at Shen Miao with extreme anger, "What is your meaning?"
Luo Ling quickly pulled him back and looked at Shen Miao gently, "Second Younger Brother's words are too serious. Biao Younger Sister must not be as short sighted as Second Younger brother."
"Those who come from the Ding capital are really not the same." Luo Tan's lips twitched, "We have been staying here for so many years in peace but when Biao Younger Sister come over, one fear this and that. Do not worry, the Tu Jue will not be able to enter the city. This has been going on for so many years."
Shen Miao gently smiled, "What happens when they enter the city?"
Luo Tan did not expect that Shen Miao would counterattack, and could not help but be surprised for a moment.
Luo Sui who was sitting at the highest seat did not speak. The Luo family educate the next generation as such, by letting them fight, letting them debate, so that they are able to grope out more things. The elders would sit at the side and watch. Shen Miao's words just now were interesting and since Luo Sui did not speak, it was not good for Luo Lian Ying and the rest to do it, so they could only look as the younger generation spoke.
"How could they possibly enter the city?" Luo Tan was flustered and exasperated, "All that those Tu Jue want are goods and tools. Once the tenth month is over, their drought will be over so naturally they will not do anything. How is it easy since one would need to do battle after entering the city?"
Shen Miao's expression did not change as she lightly said, "For ten years, they only required food and tools. Is not this too easy to satisfy?"
Everyone was surprised for a moment.
Luo Qian's age was similar to Shen Miao so he asked curiously, "Little Biao Young Sister, what do you mean?"
"If it was me, one would not be satisfied just with that." Shen Miao replied warmly, "They have brave soldiers, strong horses and plains to retreat. All of these, as compared to the scattered soldiers in the the Xiao Chun City and their humble weapons, are just too good to pass. Why not go and fight for it? If one did not fight before, it was only because one was not familiar with the Xiao Chun City's routes but after feeling them for about over ten years, a small city like this, even if one come once a year and only go to one place each time, a map can be drawn up." She tilted her head and gently smiled, "When the two army confront one another, one side is fully prepared but did not take action. Is it because one was abiding to the rules in those years or had to abide to someone's rules?"
For a long time, no one in the room spoke.
The Tu Jue had no wild schemes with the Xiao Chun City, and every time would only steal some stuff due to the lack of suppliers, thus everyone were used to it. Who knew that with Shen Miao's words today, it had awaken them to a side that they had never dream about.
Correct. The Tu Jue had everything and for people who had everything, why would they not have wild schemes to grab the Xiao Chun City in, and how would the people in the City be able to withstand it?
Luo Sa's expression slowly changed as he looked at Shen Miao. Even though his tone of voice was still not good, as compared to the anger before, it had eased up a lot, "Then what do you want to say?"
"I find that the Luo family's army is not tightly assembled as the Shen family's army." Shen Miao said it politely, how was it not as tightly assembled as the Shen family's army? It was clearly a sheet of loose sand. Seeing the flash of pain in Luo Sui's expression, Shen Miao gently smiled, "When one was young, one heard Mother mentioning about WaiZu's heroic days of leading the Luo family's army. Have WaiZu ever thought of restoring the glory of the Luo family's army again?"
Restoring the glory of the Luo family's army.
Everyone in the room sucked in a mouthful of cold air. Even Shen Xin and Luo Xue Yan also looked at Shen Miao incredulously.
Luo Qian and Luo Tan brightened before one's eyes. The younger generation were always looking towards the unlimited glorious scene so when Shen Miao painted such a scene, it would make those youths' and young ladies' hearts greatly satisfied. Luo Ling and Luo Sa were older and their appearance was not as eager, but one can still see a trace of hope in Luo Sa's eyes.
Luo Sui looked at Shen Miao for a while before laughing suddenly, "You little girl have a rather big ambition. It is rare to see the kind of place in the Ding capital that could raise such a hard character." Between his words, there were some sense of admiration and appreciation.
Luo Xue Yan and Shen Xin immediately became proud. However it was only for a short moment as Luo Sui signed and said with an unknown tone, "Girl, it is just that the restoration of the Luo family's army's glory is not as easy as you speak about. Money is required for army provisions, how would the Luo family bear such a burden. To support an army but without any usage. Girl, do you want to squander all my Luo family's money into it?"
Thousands of days were required to train an army but it would be only used for a moment. Those soldiers were trained using the country's treasury as for the Luo family's army, who was far at the border, since Emperor Wen Hui could then feel assured in his safety, It meant that the Luo family's army would not be allocated money. For the Luo family to be burdened of this military expense, but not knowing who they would be dealing with, or when they would be fighting with, was indeed a sad thing.
"The court is not willing to give the Luo family money, because the Luo family's army is not outstanding. If the Luo family's reputation was impressive and won battles, naturally to calm the forces in court, His Majesty would take the initiative to send money over. As for enemies." Shen Miao smiled slightly, "There are the Qin country and the Great Liang far away, and nearer there is the Tu Jue and the Xiong Nu. Ming Qi never lacks of opponents and with the military forces' dedication, naturally one will be sent to further battles. WaiZu, what do you think?"
Not to mention what she said, this light smile and chat seemed to have shown her ability to broke the other's thoughts, and her gently smile and tilt of the head had so great ambitions. She was obviously a delicate young lady from a precious place, but made one feel that she was a female who had crawled from the lowest rung of society.
Luo Sui suddenly got angry and stood up before casting off his sleeves and coldly speaking, "No need to mention about restructuring the Luo family's army again. I do not agree. Xue Yan, bring them down to rest and not to bring up this matter again." Finishing, he did not even take a look at the rest of the people in the hall and left.
Luo Sui's anger came unfathomably and Luo Xue Yan was also very puzzled. Shen Qiu stroked Shen Miao's head and stood firmly on Shen Miao's side, "Younger Sister is great."
Luo Sa swept a look over and said softly to Luo Ling, "This Little Biao Younger Sister is not simple."
Luo Ling laughed, "Perhaps."
Luo Tan's lips twitched, "What is so great about talking glibly? Even YeYe was angered."
Luo Qian shook his head as his eyes were staring dazzlingly at Shen Miao who was talking to Shen Qiu, "Not only know how to talk glibly. Older Sister is prettier than you."
Luo Tan glared at him fiercely.