Chapter 42
As soon as these words came out, the whole room fell silent.
Lu Yuanming was thinking just now that this little pervert must be lustful, but he didn't expect that the other party actually made such a request and actually wanted to sleep with him?
Lu Yuanming's eyebrows were cold, and he wanted to spit out sarcastic words. The other party didn't really think that by marrying him, she would become his wife, right?
But after hearing the young man's soft final voice, Lu Yuanming didn't say those outrageous words. After all, he didn't think of one thing at this time. Tonight was their "big day"... It seemed that he had to be nice to him. Make it
clear to prevent him from continuing to hold on to this wishful thinking.
Seeing Lu Yuanming's thin lips pursed tightly, Chu Xiao also knew that the other party would probably not agree so easily, so while wiping his face with a warm handkerchief, he patiently persuaded the other party: "Your Majesty, how about just one night? My dowry and theirs You haven't given it to me yet, and I haven't found a quilt in other rooms. Your bed is so big, I only occupy a small space and will never touch you..."
When he said this, the handkerchief in Chu Xiao's hand had already been After wetting Lu Yuanming's face, he moved very gently and wiped it down his forehead bit by bit.
Looking at it this way, Lu Yuanming's face was surprisingly good-looking. He had handsome features and smooth bones. When his temple hair was slightly wet, it made his pale, almost colorless face look a little more alive.
You can imagine what kind of charm Lu Yuanming would have if he could open his eyes.
It was a pity that the white jade was slightly flawless and the gold was not pure. Chu Xiao brushed against his high brow and carefully avoided his closed eyes.
However, even so, Lu Yuanming's long eyelashes were still trembling, and he seemed to be in a very alert state. It wasn't until Chu Xiao rubbed his chin that Lu Yuanming's breathing calmed down.
From the first moment he felt the warm handkerchief touching him, Lu Yuanming's hands hidden under the quilt tightened.
Although he has become accustomed to a dark vision in the past two months, Lu Yuanming still resents anyone touching his eyes.
Lu Yuanming benefited a lot from Chu Xiao's actions, so after hearing the other party's explanation later, Lu Yuanming felt a little shaken.
Admittedly, Lu Yuanming had no interest in this little pervert at all, and he didn't like the way he always wanted to take advantage of him.
But Lu Yuanming also realized that these days, no, maybe for a long time in the future, he will have this person by his side. Whether he needs someone to help or to numb other people's attention, this person is indispensable. of.
Lu Yuanming had already thought of all kinds of things in such a short moment.
He still has a deep grudge that he has yet to avenge. When he thinks of the last scene he saw in his blurred vision, the pain in his heart mixes with the deep-seated hatred, almost burning all the blood flowing in his body.
And those 20,000 good men, his father's voice and smile, and the scene where the Silver Feather Army sent him away when they fought tooth and nail, were still vivid in his mind.
He was high-spirited when he set out, but when he finally returned, his body was in pieces, and his father would never come back... Until
now, Lu Yuanming still doesn't know the truth of all this!
He remembered that his father gave the order to divide the troops into three groups to surround Liang Jun that day, and he led the Silver Feather Army to go ahead and lure the enemy.
This is Lu Yuanming's consistent strategy. The three thousand Silver Feather Army he leads are all his carefully trained soldiers. They are mainly light cavalry and can act independently before the large army. Back then, Lu Yuanming chased the enemy for hundreds of miles under the moon and captured a general of Luo Guang, the most powerful rebel army at that time. Since then, Luo Guang has been in ruins and has been talked about by people.
The world once said that Lu Tong and his son were both unparalleled famous generals. It is not an exaggeration to say that the potential of Changshan King Sima was half that of the two men in the world.
Lu Yuanming also always thought that he and his father would win forever.
However, something Lu Yuanming never expected happened. After he led the Silver Feather Army, he successfully attracted Liang soldiers to the agreed location, but reinforcements could not be waited for.
When Lu Yuanming and his troops fought desperately, on their way back, they saw an even more unimaginable scene. The main army led by his father was ambushed by the enemy and fell into an encirclement and suppression.
Lu Yuanming wanted to lead the remaining Silver Feather Army to rescue Lu Tong, but their number was too small and they could not rush to rescue him. However, the other party seemed to have been prepared... At this time, Lu Yuanming did not know that he and his father must have been
raped. Betrayed, the remaining two armies did not come until the end of the battle.
Lu Yuanming's eyes were also blinded by the enemy's poisonous smoke. The last scene he saw was that the majestic man in his heart died among thousands of arrows. His father didn't even have time to say a word to him...
Until now, Lu Yuanming Don't know why this is happening.
In the old dynasties, the Wei Emperor was dissolute and the heroes were divided and revolted one after another. The current new emperor, Sima Qian, the king of Changshan at the time, was not the most powerful.
However, Corporal Sima Qian Li Xian was the most popular because of his magnanimous and generous character, and he recruited many capable warriors under his banner.
Lu Tong was originally just a white man. He had been studying in the mountains for many years and had a family. It was not until the troubled times that he took Lu Yuanming down the mountain and randomly found a place to join the army. This place happened to be Sima Qian's army.
Soon Lu Tong was appreciated by Sima Qian and rose to the top. Lu Yuanming was still young at the time and had been recruiting soldiers for training, so he had the Silver Feather Army.
Later, when he was fighting for the new emperor, Lu Yuanming's Silver Feather Army was also known as the most elite force, making the enemy tremble wherever they went.
It can be said that half of the world was indeed conquered by Lu Tong and Lu Yuanming, but because of this, they were ostracized by many people.
After all, most of the credit went to Lu Tong and his son, and the rest got a smaller share. What's more, since Changshan King Sima Qian was originally a nobleman, many of his followers were children of the old dynasty's aristocratic families. Most of them At first, people were dissatisfied with how Lu Tong could climb so fast and command the three armies.
When Lu Yuanming led his troops to the expedition at the age of thirteen, it caused an even greater uproar. To this day, Lu Yuanming still remembers the ugly quarrels that took place in the simple tent over the selection of the general when the enemy troops were approaching the city. , those children of the aristocratic families were nothing more than that...
Until the establishment of the new dynasty later, Lu Tong was granted the title of First-Rank General and the title of Pingnan Marquis. Some people had objections, but due to the fact that Lu Tong's merits were irrefutable, The sound gradually subsided.
Sima Qian also gave Lu Tong 100,000 troops and granted him the military seal, giving him the power to mobilize troops independently. However, he was quickly discouraged by Prime Minister Xiao An and Sima Qian's younger brother, King Yu. Lu Tong refused to grant it, but There are still rumors.
Lu Yuanming recalled it carefully and felt that everything was devastated.
Everyone could be the culprit.
He can't believe anyone now, including the person who is sitting in the highest position...
During this time, Lu Yuanming spared no effort to do something, but at the same time, he knew clearly that his eyes would never be able to do anything Well, he couldn't feel any light, and even the famous miracle doctor was helpless.
But Lu Yuanming couldn't tell anyone. He had to stabilize people's hearts. He wanted to use this broken body to investigate the truth behind this and take revenge with his own hands.
When this scene flashed through his mind, compared with the heart-wrenching pain and bone-cutting hatred, what was the rest?
In this short moment, Lu Yuanming's sudden anger because of these thoughts calmed down again.
Lu Yuanming clearly knew that there were too many things to do in his current state, and it was too difficult. He had to be cautious every step of the way, and there must not be the slightest flaw, and he had to use everything around him, including this person.
This person is not a soldier he created, nor is he a loyal Jingwei. He is just a small person, but he is his "wife" and an indispensable member of his side in the future.
Lu Yuanming might not have thought of so much before, but in the short encounter today, Lu Yuanming had to admit that he also needed such a little person by his side.
Of course, if it were someone else, Lu Yuanming would never have this idea. Now that he has nothing, what can he give?
But this person was different. After discovering that the other person looked like a nymphomaniac, Lu Yuanming thought to himself that this was probably the only thing he could afford to give now.
It's nothing more than betraying lust, which is really nothing worth mentioning in his great cause of revenge.
After thinking this through, Lu Yuanming suddenly felt a rare sense of relief.
There are too many expectations that he has to respond to, including Yinyu Jingwei's expectations, his father's expectations, the obsessional expectations in his heart, etc. Only this kind of expectations from the other party, Lu Yuanming does not need to be burdened with anything.
Whether he gives or not depends entirely on his own mood.
Thinking of this, in the voice of the other party getting smaller and smaller, Lu Yuanming's lips twitched slightly: "Oh, that's nice to say. What if I find out that you bump into me at night?"
Chu Xiao originally thought that this matter would never turn around. Because Lu Yuanming's face looked strangely cold just now, Chu Xiao thought about stealing some of her dowry back from the warehouse later, but seeing Lu Yuanming's words, she seemed to be relieved.
So Chu Xiao quickly promised: "Don't worry, Prince, I will never touch you. If I do, you will hit me."
Beat you?
Lu Yuanming always felt that his words were not sincere at all, but he didn't care about it now. Anyway, if Chu Xiao really had evil intentions, he would naturally have something to do.
Seeing that Lu Yuanming really agreed to sleep on Chu Xiao's bed, Lu Yi's face couldn't help but look a little weird. How could the prince allow such a person... No, Lu Yi suddenly thought of something
. With the prince's wisdom, he must want to test this person. What is the purpose of this person? Yes, that must be the case!
Seeing that Lu Yuanming really agreed, Chu Xiao took down the heavy curtains on the bed so that others couldn't see him. Since Lu Yuanming was blind, it didn't matter.
After Chu Xiao took off the makeup on her face, she took off her red clothes and hung them aside. Then she climbed up to the foot of the bed and got into Lu Yuanming's quilt.
At this moment, Lu Yuanming couldn't help but tense up. From the rustling noises, he seemed to hear all the other party's movements, but it was not as clear as what he felt now.
When the other party came in, there was a chill. After a while, Lu Yuanming felt as if there was a small source of heat within reach, so strange and yet so clear.
This was something Lu Yuanming could not imagine before. After experiencing these things, he would allow another person to come to him.
This person was very strange and special, someone he would never come into contact with before.
In his dark world, colors began to appear that had never been seen before...
But this feeling soon disappeared without a trace in the other party's next behavior, because Lu Yuanming suddenly felt that his hand was being touched by someone. Touching him gently, with a little probing, because the other party's movements were difficult to detect in the soft quilt, and with a sense of caution, Lu Yuanming did not react for a moment.
When he realized it, it was already too late. His hand was held in a warm palm.
In the darkness, Chu Xiao's voice was very subtle, with a slight smile: "Your Majesty, can I help you warm your hands?"
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Chapter 43
"You..."
At this moment, Lu Yuanming could not describe what he was thinking. He had never seen such a rogue person. Who was it that said he would not touch him before?
As expected, this little pervert was so bold that he even dared to use sweet words to deceive him.
Thinking of the other person's previous words that he would hit him if he touched him, Lu Yuanming also realized that he was "severely injured in bed" now. The other party was probably expecting this, so he spoke like this.
Lu Yuanming couldn't help but feel depressed, but he didn't know why. Although his body stiffened because of this unprecedented move, he didn't brush away the soft palm that was holding him tightly. He just secretly thought, if this person dares If he pushed too far, he would definitely not do it again...
But later on, it was late at night, and sleepiness was late. Lu Yuanming gradually fell into a deep sleep, and he did not feel the warmth or other movements.
Early the next morning, Chu Xiao woke up and got out of bed. After putting makeup on his face, he opened the bed curtain.
When Chu Xiao walked out of the house refreshed, the servants in the courtyard couldn't help showing expressions of surprise. Although they knew yesterday that Chu Xiao and the Crown Prince slept in the same room, they still didn't know that. I believe, after all, everyone knows the prince's temper.
Normally the prince wouldn't even let them get close, but unexpectedly he treated the newly married prince concubine quite well.
Everyone looked left and right but couldn't see anything outstanding about this concubine. Could it be that she really agreed with what he said yesterday, that her destiny is blessed with blessings and can overcome evil spirits?
Not allowing them to think too much, Chu Xiao had already ordered them to start working, fetching water and sweeping the floor.
After Chu Xiao and Lu Yuanming finished washing, someone from the kitchen came, but they didn't come to deliver food, but seemed to come to cause trouble.
The people who came were two maids and a mother-in-law. They were not from yesterday. Their expressions were serious. After seeing Chu Xiao, she did not hide the suspicion on her face and said directly: "Prince Princess, please Please take out yesterday's food box and show us."
It turned out that the elder lost his temper last night and beat everyone on duty in the kitchen except the chef.
Soon everyone found out the reason from the maid at the head. When serving dishes to the old man, they found that the food in the food box was not good.
At that time, it was Ma Liu who distributed the dishes, so everyone secretly blamed Ma Liu. However, Ma Liu was even more aggrieved. She divided the dishes clearly. The one on the left belonged to the Crown Princess, and the one on the right belonged to the eldest master. How could there be a mistake?
The maid must have picked up the wrong one.
The maid thought about her fall. Could it be that someone had changed her secretly? But if all the maids were punished for it, what good would it do? Besides, in just a few seconds, could someone be doing this right under their noses?
The maid didn't admit it either, she just told him about it. In the end, both sides argued endlessly, but both got beaten and could only lie down on the bed.
Liu Ma was still angry. After thinking about it, she felt that something was wrong. This maid had not made any mistakes for so long, and with the stumbling incident, could someone really be responsible?
And this means that all the good things last night have reached the mouth of the Crown Princess... Who is the person who will benefit the most? Thinking of this, Liu Ma was a little certain.
Although she was blamed by everyone for what happened last night, she had been working in the kitchen for many years and had a few close confidants. Early this morning, Liu Ma asked someone to come over and ask questions.
At this time, being suspected by the three of them, Chu Xiao didn't panic and just took the food box to check with them.
When those people saw it, their expressions changed and they
asked: "Prince Princess, is this what you ate yesterday?" Chu Xiao nodded casually: "Yes, the food is far inferior to what we eat at home. As for the quantity, It's enough to make me eight-cent full."
Although several people knew that Chu Xiao was a difficult person to deal with before, they never expected that his words would be so irritating.
The old woman held back the frustration in her heart and said with a flash in her eyes: "Prince Princess, do you know that what you ate yesterday was all the eldest master's food? The eldest master got very angry last night. Who do you want to take advantage of?" Crown Princess, tell me the truth, have you ever been to the kitchen?"
She specifically chose the courtyard to ask the question because there were people everywhere. As long as Chu Xiao admitted it, it would be hard to escape the reputation of a petty thief.
Chu Xiao looked surprised when he heard this, and he said in an exaggerated tone: "What kitchen? I just got married yesterday, and I haven't even found out about this place. How can I know what kind of kitchen it is! And you said that I ate the old man's food yesterday, old man?" He lost his temper, and it was just a dish, so he was so stingy? Besides, if what I eat is the eldest master’s dish, and what the eldest master eats is mine, does it mean that as the owner of this house, my dish has nothing to do with the big master’s dish? Is the master much different?"
As soon as these words came out, the faces of the three of them suddenly turned blue and white, especially the old woman. She just wanted to ask Chu Xiao to see if he would feel guilty, but she never expected to be treated like this by him. Get it all in one go!
But these words cannot be explained. Everyone knows that the prince has lost power, and they will naturally not give anything good to the prince's concubine. However, if they say it outright, it will be overstepping and betraying the master. If it is spread out, it will be fine.
The old lady didn't know that Chu Xiao was a powerful character. She quickly said: "Prince Concubine, I'm just asking. I don't mean to offend..." But
Chu Xiao didn't let her get down, and he looked unhappy. "Then you came here just to ask this? Why don't you bring me breakfast quickly? It's richer than yesterday. If you dare to make me hungry, I'll also eat the prince's medicinal diet." The woman was dumbfounded for a moment and didn't dare to
say more. Turning around and leaving, the two maids next to him naturally followed suit silently.
The servants around them also understood the scene just now. Did the food of the princess and the food of the lord last night be exchanged? No wonder it caused such a big noise, this concubine seems to be really evil.
Just as they were thinking, Chu Xiao suddenly turned to them and said, "Don't forget what I said yesterday. If you don't return the dowry to me, you will be responsible for the consequences." These words suddenly made people feel chilled
.
But yesterday, the eldest master, Lu Zhi, lost his temper and caused quite a stir.
The next day, the news spread privately throughout the Hou Mansion.
Although Lu Zhi and Lu Yan are brothers, their relationship is much closer than that of Lu Tong, who went to the mountains to study since childhood. However, because one of them is engaged in business and the other is engaged in politics, they are never in the same place, and the house is divided into two rooms.
Lu Zhi had already gone to court, and Lu Yan just got up from the bed of his newly married concubine. After learning the news, he couldn't help but frowned: "What's going on?" Lu Yan knew that Lu Zhi was worried about all the big and small
things in the house. Lu Yan was mostly in charge, and Lu Zhi had some complaints. Once this incident happened, it was hard to guarantee that Lu Zhi wouldn't have a problem in his heart.
Now that Lu Tong is dead, both of them have their own thoughts and are planning to plot against their nephew. Because of this, they are a little wary of each other. Since they are both brothers, they can still attack. Isn't it different if they are closer to each other?
Besides, it's unclear how they will be divided in the future. Marquis Pingnan only has one title and residence, so Lu Yan naturally doesn't want to give it up.
In his opinion, since the eldest brother has already achieved the position of Minister of Rites and has an official position, why should he covet another title? In these years, he has basically been running the mansion by himself. After all, Lu Tong has been away all year round, and Lu Zhi has no knowledge of internal affairs. .
But it's not that Lu Yan couldn't see it, and Lu Zhi wouldn't want to...
Hearing Lu Yan's question, the boy next to him briefly described it, saying that it was an error in the kitchen.
Lu Yan didn't say much, frowned and asked someone to fine him the monthly payment again.
When Yan Guanshi, who was in charge of internal affairs, received this order, although he felt that the two gentlemen in the house were making a fuss, he still complied with it.
It's just that when strict management arranges people to do it, people will complain. I already got a lot of slaps yesterday, and if I'm going to be fined again, I don't want anyone else to get over it.
This was originally a small thing, but who knew it would turn into this?
After all, it’s Liu’s mother’s fault. If she hadn’t prepared two dishes that were so different, how could there have been so much trouble!
When Chu Xiao got the breakfast and took a look at it, he found that it was not bad, but he showed a little disgust. He also gave detailed instructions on what he liked to eat and what he didn't like to eat in the future. The expressions of the two maids changed after hearing this. Returned to the room.
Just like yesterday, Chu Xiao put the medicinal meal aside, and then took out the breakfast in the food box one by one.
After taking it, Chu Xiao looked at Lu Yuanming again and was about to help him up to eat.
At this time, Lu Yuanming's hand exposed under the quilt moved slightly, and there seemed to be some improvement.
Chu Xiao guessed that it was the effect of contact with him last night, and secretly thought it was really useful, so he immediately asked: "Your Majesty, how is your body feeling now?"
Lu Yuanming had already planned to "recover" a lot in the past few days, but There was something strange in his mind. When he woke up this morning, he noticed that the hidden injuries he had been having these days seemed to be getting better.
Lu Yuanming just turned his mind away, and then after hearing Chu Xiao's inquiry, he couldn't help but think of the other party holding his hand last night.
Maybe this little pervert didn't want him to recover so quickly. Thinking of this, Lu Yuanming nodded deliberately and said: "Well, it's not bad." He
thought Chu Xiao would be a little disappointed, but what he didn't expect was that the other party's voice contained a hint of laughter. Wisps of smiles, accompanied by the morning breeze, slowly swept through the ears.
Lu Yuanming was waiting for the other party to approach in the darkness. He suddenly discovered that the airflow this morning was drier and warmer than usual, and the autumn rain that had lasted for many days had stopped.
After dinner, Chu Xiao was ready to stroll around the mansion. Now that he was married, as the Crown Princess, he was also the legitimate master.
No matter what other people's attitude is, he must have an attitude first. Besides, he hasn't gotten back his share of the dowry yet.
Seeing that Chu Xiao was about to go out, the servants in the courtyard wanted to step forward to stop them, but they didn't know what to say. After all, no one had ever said that the imperial concubine was not allowed to go out through this door before. Besides, after what happened just now, Chu Xiao was in front of them. There was undoubtedly a bit more momentum in his heart, and no one dared to stop him in the end.
Chu Xiao walked out of the courtyard in such a swaggering manner. He was still wearing the red clothes from yesterday, which was really eye-catching.
The entire Hou Mansion is divided into four courtyards. Except for the main courtyard where Lu Yuanming lives, people live in the east, west and south. Among them, the east and west courtyards are the residence of the great master Lu Zhi, and the north and south courtyards belong to Lu Yan.
Lu Zhi's wife died early, and the successor he married was Zhang Yuan, a member of a well-known family. Back then, the Zhang family also had meritorious service from Long, but it was far behind Lu Tong. Zhang Yuan followed her father's arrangement and married Lu Tong's eldest brother. Be a stepmother.
Lu Zhi was just a down-and-out scholar with no fame in the old dynasty. Both his personality and habits were different from Zhang Yuan's imagination. In addition, when she married, Lu Zhi already had two children, so he had some grudges in his heart. However, the two children were obedient. Zhang Yuan had never given birth, so she raised the two children as her own.
Now that Lu Zhi is nearly fifty years old, apart from her, he only has an unfavored aunt, and it is quite manageable for Lu Zhi to live like this with respect to each other.
Zhang Yuan is taking her daughter Lu Jiao to visit the garden. In one month, Lu Jiao will get her haircut.
Nowadays, the new dynasty stipulates that a woman can only get engaged after she has her hairpin, so this ceremony is very important. Zhang Yuanzheng was worried about her daughter's marriage, so she started making preparations early.
Originally, Zhang Yuan didn't have to worry about this matter. Lu Zhi was the minister of the Ministry of Rites, and he had Lu Tong as his support. Not to mention a girl from hundreds of families, but there were many interesting people in the past. Who knew that this incident happened two months ago? Woolen cloth?
Although the storm has calmed down now, compared with the previous situation, it has plummeted. Zhang Yuan can't help but regret in her heart. If she had known it, why would she marry her.
Not to mention Zhang Yuan's thoughts, the young Lu Jiao was even more angry. She used to rely on this famous uncle to be a high-ranking presence in the entire capital. Even the new emperor's daughter Princess Fuhui was very fond of her. To be friendly.
Of course, Lu Jiao knew in her heart that Princess Fuhui was doing it for the sake of her cousin Lu Yuanming, but such favor made Lu Jiao very useful.
If Princess Fuhui becomes his sister-in-law, Lu Jiao will be able to move to a higher level, and maybe even marry the current prince.
But who knew that Lu Yuanming was so kind to Princess Fuhui, and Lu Jiao didn't dare to say anything in front of this cousin who had been fighting for most of her life.
It's good now that her brother-in-law is dead, Lu Yuanming has become blind, and has married a male wife. She will have no chance in the future.
However, Lu Jiao had her own plans. She knew how deeply Princess Fuhui was devoted to Lu Yuanming. Only Lu Jiao knew about this matter. Princess Fuhui had asked Lu Jiao to secretly deliver a letter to Lu Yuanming before.
This was really a bold act, but Lu Yuanming didn't even look at it...
This time, Lu Jiao was going to invite the princess over privately, but she didn't believe that Princess Fuhui was really so cruel.
The two of them had their own thoughts. At this moment, Lu Jiao suddenly saw a figure in red appearing in the distance. She couldn't help but wonder: "Mom, who is this person? How come he appears in our garden?"
Zhang Yuan's There was something wrong with his face, this was the back house, and a strange man in red was walking here like this.
Wait, what did Zhang Yuan think of? Wasn't last night the day when the prince, Lu Yuanming, got married?
Zhang Yuan has sympathy and complicated psychology towards Lu Yuanming.
There is no doubt that Lu Tong and his son were once famous generals respected by thousands of people with great achievements, and heroes who conquered half of the world. It is a pity that although peace is decided by the general, the general is not allowed to see peace...
This time, he lost half his life. His reputation was gone too, Lu Yuanming became blind and was forced to marry a wife.
As Lu Zhi's bedfellow, Zhang Yuan didn't know what her husband and her second uncle were planning, but she had no place to talk, and she was also the beneficiary, so Zhang Yuan just pretended not to know.
At this time, Zhang Yuan couldn't help but think a lot when she saw Lu Yuanming's wife.
Seeing Chu Xiao coming, Zhang Yuan reminded her daughter softly: "Jiao'er, this is the Crown Princess, your cousin's wife Chu Xiao."
Crown Princess?
Is this the man who made Lu Yuanming happy?
Lu Jiao looked a little weird, but she still couldn't figure out why Chu Xiao appeared here.
Chu Xiao also saw the two of them from a distance. He didn't care and walked up directly.
Zhang Yuan wanted to know what kind of person Chu Xiao was, so she brought Lu Jiao forward to bless her body, and took the initiative to say: "The imperial concubine is polite." Chu Xiao waved his hand casually, and he took a look at this
person who looked like The young and gentle beauty matched the information given to him by the system. She turned out to be the "eldest aunt", and the reluctant little girl next to her seemed to be his sister-in-law.
Zhang Yuan saw that Chu Xiao's expression was indifferent and a little uncertain, so she asked tentatively: "I wonder why the Crown Princess is here..."
Lu Jiao said sarcastically: "You're running around in your wedding dress. You don't know, but you think the prince is fine."
Originally, Chu Xiao didn't want to argue with a little girl, but she was a bit annoying.
He showed a sneer and said: "This is Pingnanhou's mansion. As the eldest concubine of Pingnanhou, can't I leave? As for this wedding dress, I want to change it. Isn't there no room for it? If it is big It would be great if my aunt is willing to show me where the warehouse is, so that I can get my dowry back."
As soon as Lu Jiao spoke out, Zhang Yuan felt a little embarrassed. After all, Lu Jiao was not her biological daughter. Zhang Yuan said to Naturally, Lu Jiao did not dare to be too harsh in her discipline, which also developed Lu Jiao's somewhat arrogant character.
As soon as these words came out, Zhang Yuan immediately didn't know what to say. Chu Xiao was indeed the "master" of the entire Hou Mansion. She didn't expect that after the other party got married like this yesterday, even the dowry was withheld by the servants.
But this matter had nothing to do with her, and she was blamed for it.
Zhang Yuan's reputation was the most important thing, so she couldn't help but feel a little angry that Lu Yan had gone too far.
In fact, Zhang Yuan could ignore Chu Xiao. After all, Chu Xiao was now powerless in the Hou Mansion and had little to rely on. However, Zhang Yuan did not do so. She immediately explained: "Concubine, you don't know something. The entire Hou Mansion The power of the housekeeper is not in my hands, but in the hands of my second brother Lu Yan. As for the matter of withholding the dowry, I don’t know anything about it. Which slave dares to betray his master like this? Act like this? Let’s do this. I’ll take you to the warehouse. Take a look."
In the years after Zhang Yuan got married, she only took care of her dowry and some chores. The three houses were not separated, and all major items were taken care of by Lu Yan. Zhang Yuan also asked Lu Zhi to talk, but... , Lu Zhi felt it was embarrassing to talk to Lu Yan about this matter, and Pingnan Marquis Lu Tong had no objections. Gradually, Zhang Yuan stopped mentioning it.
But Zhang Yuan still couldn't bear this tone. Lu Yan got all the benefits. Lu Zhizhan was famous, but what about her?
As Lu Zhi's wife, she still has to look at Lu Yan's face to withdraw things.
Zhang Yuan saw that the Crown Princess did not seem to be someone who could be manipulated, so she thought of giving him a try. Anyway, the power of the central government would not be in her hands. If he had the ability to create trouble for Lu Yan, Yan Yan, who was in charge of internal affairs, would It would be a good show for the steward to kill the majestic one.
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Chapter 44
Seeing Zhang Yuan's answer, Chu Xiao also understood that the other party really had a problem with Lu Yan.
Although the system gave Chu Xiao general character information, he still had to explore many things by himself. The Pingnan Hou Mansion was too chaotic now.
As a well-known "happy man's wife", Chu Xiao had no backing to rely on and no one to use, so these servants who took advantage of the situation did not take him seriously.
But to Chu Xiao, this is not important. As long as he finds the most critical point, he can use his strength to gain strength.
Zhang Yuan is undoubtedly the most advantageous fulcrum in the delicate balance of the entire Hou Mansion.
At this time, Lu Jiao couldn't understand what Zhang Yuan was doing. Why was Zhang Yuan so kind to Chu Xiao? In her opinion, Chu Xiao was just a princess in name only. Lu Yuanming couldn't even look down on the princess, so how could he look down on her? Fuck him.
Lu Jiao stamped her feet and refused to go, shouting to Zhang Yuan: "Mom!"
Zhang Yuan just comforted her and asked the maid to send her back first. Lu Jiao was already a little unhappy, but now she was even more angry and didn't look back. gone.
Zhang Yuan couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed. Normally Lu Jiao would be like this, but now there was Chu Xiao present beside her.
On the contrary, Chu Xiao said calmly: "You are still a child, and it is inevitable to have a bad temper. It will be fine if you grow up slowly."
Zhang Yuan looked at Lu Jiao's back, but thought in her heart that when she was as old as her, she already had a bad temper. After understanding her future destiny and marrying into the family, and knowing that her husband was most likely to be Lu Zhi, who was over forty years old, who gave her time?
There was a dark world in front of him, and because he couldn't sense any light, even time became unclear.
Lu Yuanming slowly got up from the bed. In the past two months, he began to gradually adapt to the world of being a blind person. He couldn't see anything, so he mobilized more senses than usual.
He learned to listen with his ears and explore with his fingers. He had to work a hundred times harder than before to measure this strange world.
The once noisy colors have now turned into silent gray. Lu Yuanming will always remember that day. The poisonous smoke was raging around him. His eyes felt dry and hot, itchy and unbearable, and he felt the pain of thousands of ants eating his heart. His vision became more and more intense. Vague.
But Lu Yuanming still didn't want to look back until he saw his father was wounded by thousands of arrows and died, and his eyes slowly shed two lines of blood and tears.
When he woke up again, he had lost his vision. When the first treatment failed, Lu Yuanming realized that he would move forward in this never-ending night.
During these days, Lu Yuanming had been living like this until yesterday, when he suddenly had such a male wife beside him.
When I woke up this morning, the world was full of darkness and desolation, as usual.
But the other party's voice sounded, and that kind of vivid vitality made Lu Yuanming feel relaxed for a long time.
After a while, after Chu Xiao left, Lu Yuanming suddenly felt a little lonely.
In the darkness, he could not sense the passage of time or the alternation of day and night, and this boring world without color was so unbearable.
Lu Yuanming groped for the edge of the bed and moved out step by step. Although he had allowed himself to adapt as quickly as possible these days, there were still many difficulties and obstacles.
Seeing his eldest son walking awkwardly around the room like a child, Lu Yi really couldn't bear to look at him anymore.
The once heroic and proud young general was now...
Lu Yi couldn't accept it, and at the same time, he was also a little confused.
He has followed the Crown Prince for many years, and as Jingwei who was taught by the Crown Prince, it is not an exaggeration to say that he regards the Crown Prince as his faith.
Lu Yi's idea was also very simple. He was just a precarious orphan in troubled times. Later, he was recruited into the army by the prince and promoted. From then on, he had a place to live and a place to live and a place to pursue.
Lu Yi always thought that his life would be like this in the future. Who knew that such earth-shaking changes would occur in the past two months.
The Marquis and his son were killed by an adulterer. The Marquis died, and the prince had to endure and lie dormant.
Of course, Lu Yi has never doubted the Crown Prince's ability, and believed that he could investigate the truth and take revenge with his own hands. However, Lu Yi was a little confused as to when there would be hope for the Crown Prince's eyes to get better...
There were once three thousand silver feather troops now. There were only more than five hundred people left, accepting the instructions and arrangements of the Crown Prince, scattered everywhere, and waiting for the Crown Prince's return.
This war was too cruel, and the dead heroes and comrades made the living suffer all the time.
Lu Yi also knew that the most painful person among them was the Crown Prince. He was their flag, the backbone of everything, and the one who carried the heaviest thing.
But unfortunately, the prince cannot see now. What kind of burden is this?
A counselor can be disabled, because he never relies on his body, but as a general, how can he command the three armies if he can't see the sword in his hand?
Lu Yiguang was frightened just thinking about the pain involved, but he couldn't ask or talk about it.
At this moment, Lu Yuanming suddenly fell to the ground with a "bang".
This is an inevitable step in the process of exploration. No matter how keen the senses are, they cannot replace vision.
When Lu Yuanming slowly got up from the ground, he felt that Lu Yi wanted to help him, but he was hesitant.
Lu Yuanming briefly stopped him, and he would have more such situations in the future.
Is it embarrassing? It is indeed embarrassing to do this in front of subordinates.
But compared to revenge, what does his past pride and self-esteem mean?
He must stand up as soon as possible and never let them down again.
At this moment, Lu Yuanming also thought of something.
Chu Xiao left after feeding him this morning. At that time, Chu Xiao didn't explain where he was going, and Lu Yuanming didn't pay much attention to it. The main courtyard was so big that it didn't matter for him to wander around.
However, as time passed, Lu Yuanming could not hear the slightest sound from the other party outside. Could it be that the other party left here?
Then Lu Yuanming thought of what Chu Xiao had said when he asked him to sleep with him last night. He said that no one would give him his dowry.
Thinking of Chu Xiao's flamboyant and willful look, it is very likely that she went to find someone to get her dowry back.
Lu Yuanming couldn't help but frowned. This little pervert didn't know anything and could only act rogue.
When he acted in this cowardly and collusive prince's mansion, it was as if he was blind and bumping into walls everywhere.
I don't know what happened to him.
Lu Yuanming suddenly said: "Lu Yi, go see where Chu Xiao is now. If there is anything wrong, go..."
After listening to the prince's instructions, Lu Yi nodded in agreement, although he didn't know why the prince would treat Chu Xiao. Xiao is so good that he wants to use people in the mansion, but Lu Yi wants to leave here right now, and he really can't bear to see the prince like this.
Manager Yan's head has been pounding today. In the morning, he followed the second master's instructions and fined those people yesterday a monthly fine, which made many people dissatisfied.
There is nothing that can be done about it. The second master is a businessman, and businessmen value profits. If they make mistakes, they will be fined. As the confidant of the second master, Yan Guanjia is also in charge of internal affairs. He does not know how many times he has been scolded in private.
Of course, Manager Yan has positioned himself very correctly. Since he has gained a lot of benefits by following the second master, what does it matter if he suffers a little grievance?
At this time, several servants from the prince's courtyard hurried over and told Yan Guanshi that the prince's concubine had left the courtyard. Not only that, they hesitated for a while and repeated what Chu Xiao had said in the morning.
Yan Guanshi was frightened and angry, but also felt a little ridiculous. Now that the prince could not afford to be seriously injured, he was blind again, and the power of the entire Marquis Mansion was also in the hands of the second master. As long as the second master supported him, this would What can the Crown Princess do?
Manager Yan immediately sent someone to find Manager Liu who was in charge of the nursing home. Manager Liu was a deputy like him and usually had no dealings with Manager Yan. However, this person was from Lu Tong’s past and was once a military general. He was very aggressive and the second master did not dare to touch him easily.
It's just that Yan Guanshi knew in his heart that this person was loyal to Lu Yuanming and was very straightforward. He was not satisfied with Lu Yuanming's marriage to a man. If he told him like this that the imperial concubine was not taking care of the eldest son in the courtyard, but instead ran around in the courtyard, maybe, Manager Liu was even angrier than him.
At this moment, there was a loud noise outside. Could it be that the Crown Princess really came to the door?
Manager Yan sneered and led the people out.
Before he even got close, Yan Guanshi heard the clear and aggressive voice of a young man: "Go away, I am Princess Pingnan, who dares to stop me!
" Seeing the character of the Crown Princess, he was secretly happy, and ordered the people behind him: "If the Crown Princess is not well in the courtyard, how can she come here to interfere with the normal work of the house? Someone, come and send the Crown Princess back." However, when those
people After moving forward and backward, he stopped moving and seemed to have taken a step back.
At this time, Yan Guanshi also knew that something was wrong. When he walked up, he saw a woman standing behind the Crown Princess. Although the woman looked gentle, she had a cold look on her face and said: "Yan Guanshi Home, who are you sending back?"
Zhang Yuan was actually a little surprised. Chu Xiao rushed in as soon as he came up. This was almost impossible to happen in Zhang Yuan's previous knowledge.
But when Chu Xiao was stopped, Zhang Yuan also realized that now Yan Guanshi or the second master's prestige in the Hou Mansion was higher than hers.
Of course, another reason is that Chu Xiao is a strange face after all, and no one here knows him.
When Yan Guanshi saw the eldest lady, he secretly thought that it was terrible. This Chu Xiao was not a simple man. He had brought Zhang Yuan here without knowing it.
Zhang Yuan looks silent, but in fact she is a powerful person and a noble girl. Even the great master gives her three points.
The second master was very wary of Zhang Yuan, and as the person in charge of the house's internal affairs, Yan Guanshi had had a lot of dealings with Zhang Yuan. He didn't know why. Zhang Yuan was so dissatisfied with him that he might want to take advantage of this incident. Opportunity to suppress myself.
Manager Yan immediately smiled with a smile on his face and said politely: "It turns out that the eldest lady is here, but no one announced it. This little guy is clumsy and deserves a beating. I don't know why the eldest lady is here..." Seeing
Manager Yan Without mentioning herself at all, Chu Xiao coldly snorted with unknown meaning: "You are a naughty slave, you really deserve to be beaten. Can't you see me?"
Since becoming the steward of the Hou Mansion, this is the first time he has heard Diao Nu's words. Butler Yan's expression changed as he was being addressed, but at this moment he could only swallow his anger and call out with a smile: "Hello, Imperial Concubine."
Of course, Butler Yan has already made up his mind, and he will definitely do well in the future. "Take care of" the Crown Princess.
Then Chu Xiao spoke again: "Since you know that I am the Crown Princess, you still dare to be disrespectful to me. You kept my dowry here yesterday. Why do you even dare to take the master's things?" How can Yan Guanshi admit it
: "How dare you, the villain? I know nothing about this matter. If the Crown Princess hadn't mentioned it, I would have been kept in the dark. No matter how brave I am, I wouldn't dare to use the Crown Princess's dowry. ..."
Chu Xiao was too lazy to listen to his sophistry. It was useless to argue with such a person. He said coldly: "Yes or no, you will know as soon as you open the warehouse."
Zhang Yuan next to him also echoed: "Steward Yan, open the door. In the warehouse."
Seeing Zhang Yuan's support, Butler Yan knew that he had to take a step back, but no one could enter this warehouse.
So Butler Yan rolled his eyes and said carelessly: "Although this warehouse is under the care of a villain, it is just not guarded by a villain usually. The key is not around now, but since the Crown Princess said that the dowry is in the warehouse, the villain will definitely take care of it." The Crown Prince is looking for her carefully..."
Housekeeper Yan was full of excuses. Zhang Yuan couldn't help but sigh after hearing this. It seems that people in these houses really don't take the Crown Princess seriously anymore. I'm afraid someone has already Ordered.
Chu Xiao narrowed his eyes, how could he not know that this person was talking nonsense, a sarcastic smile appeared on his face: "Are you going to say that you will send it to you as soon as you find it, but did I say that I have to wait? "
After finishing speaking, Chu Xiao stepped forward and took a step slowly.
With just such a step, Yan Guanshi felt inexplicably frightened, especially when he met those eyes that suddenly became as cold as the stars. Yan Guanshi couldn't help but step back, only feeling that something terrible would happen next.
At this moment, he seemed to see something, and suddenly showed a bit of excitement.
Everyone looked back and saw a strong, honest-looking man walking from a distance with a group of guards behind him. There was a deep and long scar on his neck, which added to the ominous look.
This person's name is Liu Chong, who is the manager of the full-time nursing home. He is just thirty years old this year.
Seeing Liu Chong, Butler Yan immediately said: "Steward Liu, I was looking for you, and I want you to do me a favor and send the imperial concubine back. This imperial concubine who came here specially to celebrate her birthday should not stay well... "
However, before he finished speaking, Liu Chong kicked him hard, his eyes full of evil: "Who allowed you to speak like this to the Crown Princess!"
Regardless of the uproar around him and the strict housekeeper's words, The screams continued, and after Liu Chong finished kicking him, he saluted the Crown Princess and the First Lady.
Liu Chong was extremely excited at this time.
Although the Crown Prince is back these days, there are rumors in the palace that the Crown Prince is seriously injured and will never recover. He is afraid that in the future... As a nurse, Liu Chong cannot enter or leave the inner house, so he is naturally anxious, especially when he learns that the Crown Prince is going to marry a male wife. .
But who would have known that the prince not only sent someone here just now, but also specially asked him to come to help the prince's concubine.
It seemed that the Crown Prince had recovered somewhat. How could Liu Chong not be excited? At the same time, he also knew one thing, that is, the Crown Prince's concubine had gained the Crown Prince's trust.
Now that he knew that the imperial concubine was the eldest son, Liu Chong naturally respected her immensely. Now that the eldest son had hope of improvement, Liu Chong was undoubtedly reassured and he no longer had to worry.
Next, needless to say, Liu Chong not only asked Yan Guanshi to hand over the vomited things, but also personally sent Chu Xiao back.
When they arrived at the inner courtyard, it was inconvenient for Liu Chong to go in, so he could only say to Chu Xiao: "I hope the eldest concubine will take care of the eldest son in the future." He clasped his fists and left.
Chu Xiao now also knows who Liu Chong is, but he didn't expect Lu Yuanming to look like that and still care about him.
After ordering people to move things, Chu Xiao walked into the house.
At this time, Lu Yuanming had already heard the noise outside. He originally wanted to go to bed quickly, but Chu Xiao's steps were light and fast. Lu Yuanming took a step slower. He just got into the quilt and didn't lie down completely. He just leaned on it. On the pillow.
In Chu Xiao's eyes, Lu Yuanming tried to get up, but it was still difficult.
Just when Lu Yuanming's whole body was stiff and he didn't know how to explain it, Chu Xiao quickly stepped forward and supported him. The young man's voice was a little excited and jumped into his ears: "Your Majesty, how about we sleep together in the future?"
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Chapter 45
At this moment, Lu Yuanming felt that the hand holding his yao was as hot as a soldering iron, and when the other person's breath suddenly came closer, Lu Yuanming almost felt his whole body shake.
Is this little pervert crazy? To actually make such a request.
Lu Yuanming resisted the thought of pushing him further away. When he lay down on his side, he said reluctantly: "You said last night that you would get your dowry back..." As soon as
Lu Yuanming finished speaking, he heard a heavy sound coming from outside. He frowned at the noise.
Chu Xiaoze said very naturally: "It's the servants who are moving things. I asked them to move all my dowry in." Since he is going to live in
the same house with Lu Yuanming, it is more convenient to move his things in. Lu Yuanming's room There wasn't even a mirror in the room. When she woke up this morning, Chu Xiao struggled to put on her makeup.
As soon as he finished speaking, the servants had already brought in several cages and a small cabinet.
Although the dowry given by the Chu family was very shabby and there were no valuable accessories or porcelain, they had everything they should have. After all, they did not dare not follow the etiquette. The furniture was basically made of mahogany, and it looked like there was something wrong with it. A bit festive.
When the servants entered the room, they were a little uneasy, for fear of being shouted at by the prince. Who knew that when they raised their eyes, they saw the prince's concubine leaning over the prince on the bed, not knowing what she was saying.
Although they couldn't see the prince's expression, the posture was so intimate that it was beyond words. The servants quickly lowered their heads and didn't dare to look any further.
No matter how unhappy Lu Yuanming was originally, it was hard to say it out now. He could never embarrass him in front of outsiders. Out of sight, out of mind anyway.
Chu Xiao directed everyone to move the furniture to the position they wanted, especially the cabinet. Chu Xiao simply used it as a dressing table and asked people to put the bronze mirror on it.
After everything was arranged properly and seeing that the Crown Princess had no other instructions, the servants bowed out respectfully. Now they had a clear understanding of the Crown Princess's status. How could this Crown Princess be someone to be trifled with? .
The few people who looked down on him before, whether it was Liu Ma in the kitchen or the strict manager, all suffered. Not to mention, even the prince treated him differently from others. If the prince really had hope of getting better, it would be hard to predict the future of the Hou Mansion. ...
As soon as the people left, Lu Yuanming turned over and said coldly: "Did I say you are allowed to carry things in?"
Lu Yuanming suddenly realized something just now, that is, he is now more and more suspicious of this person. The more indulgent it is. Originally, I just thought that keeping him by my side would be of some use, and it would never be like this...
However, after he spoke, he heard the silence on the other side, and Lu Yuanming was a little upset again.
After all, although he was unlucky and was forced to marry a male wife, how could Chu Xiao be innocent? The fate thing is just a fictitious thing that is used by others to harm oneself.
It was difficult for him to accept it at first, and he felt deeply humiliated. However, Lu Yuanming didn't know how he felt when he thought that the other party was also very unsatisfied in this house.
Isn't that little pervert angry?
Chu Xiao also put down the bronze mirror at this time. He just took a look at it to see if the makeup on his face was intact.
As for Lu Yuanming, Chu Xiao knew that he could only lie in bed and talk and couldn't do anything else, so he just did his own thing.
When Chu Xiao turned around, she saw that Lu Yuanming had tilted his ears for some time and seemed to be trying to distinguish his own voice. There was a trace of nervousness on his pale and handsome face, and his thick long eyelashes were trembling slightly. Chu Xiao felt helpless in his heart. Sighed.
For Lu Yuanming, who has lost his eyesight, hearing is the only way he can identify other people's emotions. In the eyes of others, his own indifference may be understood in many ways, but this kind of silence is actually scary in the darkness. .
Chu Xiao thought for a while, then gently and cleverly changed the topic and talked about something else: "Prince, you know I just went to ask for a dowry, right?"
Lu Yuanming finally heard Chu Xiao's voice, his voice He was still as brisk as before, as if his words had not caused the slightest haze in his heart.
Lu Yuanming's eyebrows moved slightly, but he covered it up and just said a faint "en".
Chu Xiao then said: "Your Majesty, I think this Marquis Mansion is too chaotic now and should be rectified. Especially the power in the Mansion is best kept in your hands."
Lu Yuanming did not expect him to say this.
Since the establishment of the new dynasty, my father was granted the title of Marquis of Pingnan, and everything has been restructured. This palace is still the old palace of the previous dynasty, and it is extremely spacious.
My father was extremely filial and took my grandmother to live with her. My father's two brothers also came with me. Later, my grandmother passed away and asked the three of them not to separate the family, and my father agreed.
Lu Yuanming, like his father, did not pay much attention to many things. The two of them often traveled to and from the military camp or led troops outside, so they really neglected to manage the internal affairs.
Lu Yuanming sometimes thinks that if his mother was still here, things might be different.
At this time, Chu Xiao brought it up, and Lu Yuanming suddenly thought strangely that as a husband and wife, he was actually very good.
Lu Yuanming quickly dismissed this strange idea and said instead: "I also have this idea, but this matter needs to be considered carefully." Two months ago,
Lu Yuanming was sent back to the capital, and there were still 80,000 Liang soldiers left. The man fell into the hands of deputy commander Gu Hanyi, and it was he who finally submitted a memorial to Lu Tong for underestimating the enemy, leading to a mistake in command.
Gu Hanyi is thirty-two years old this year. He is a son of an aristocratic family and has some ability, but he is cautious and cautious. He has been living in Lu Tong for many years. Even if he has complaints in his heart, he will never be so decisive.
Moreover, at that time, Gu Hanyi was sitting in the rear as the deputy commander. The other left and right wings were not commanded by him, but by Hu Yue and Wu Rui respectively, so Gu Hanyi still needed to conspire with these two people.
Hu Yue once followed Luo Guang, but unfortunately, Luo Guang was too ambitious to achieve anything. Hu Yue also lost to Lu Yuanming, who was still young at the time, and was eventually surrendered.
If Hu Yue was said to be half-hearted and put interests first, Lu Yuanming would still understand.
But the other person, Wu Ruinai, relied on military merit to make his way along the way. His father once promoted him. This is what Lu Yuanming doesn't understand the most. Who can make Wu Rui turn against him in the face of battle?
The only thing Lu Yuanming can confirm now is that the person behind it must be someone from a noble family, and it is very likely that it is the handiwork of the current Prime Minister Xiao An.
Now Xiao An's daughter is still Sima Qian's queen, and she is at the height of her power. If it was really his fault, he would definitely not be at ease and keep a close eye on her. This is why Lu Yuanming can only lie dormant until he recovers from his injury.
However, Lu Yuanming didn't need to say anything, Chu Xiao already understood his concerns.
Regarding this point, Chu Xiao had a new idea: "If it is inconvenient for the prince to come forward, I will come."
Seeing Lu Yuanming's surprised look, Chu Xiao continued to say unconcernedly: "The reason why this mansion is in chaos is because the mansion is in chaos. The rules and fees are not set by you, the crown prince, but by your second uncle Lu Yan. Although the servants respect you, they don't trust you because you are not the one who pays them and have not grasped the situation. Their wealth and lives. To solve all this, the first thing to do is to divide the family. Do you agree with this, Prince? "
Split the family? "
Lu Yuanming naturally had no objection. The little affection he had for his so-called uncle and second uncle had been worn away. His father wanted to follow his grandmother's last wish, but he didn't need it.
It's just that although Lu Yuanming doesn't understand the internal affairs, he also knows that dividing the family is not that easy, let alone dividing the family. Does the other party really understand?
However, Lu Yuanming still nodded and said, "You're right, what should I do?"
Seeing Lu Yuanming nodding and listening carefully, Chu Xiao couldn't help but think that Lu Yuanming usually had a stern look on his face, but when he encountered something he didn't understand, he would You will be open-minded and eager to learn, and this kind of character is also pleasing to people.
He leaned down and whispered in the other person's ear: "This matter is not difficult. The prince only needs to..."
Such a subconscious behavior is a normal thing when talking about secret topics, but Lu Yuanming still feels a little weird. .
The other party was too close and his hand was touching his shoulder. At this moment, Lu Yuanming even wondered if this little pervert was stealing his own tofu again.
However, what the other party said was so clear-cut and well-considered, which made Lu Yuanming feel a little ashamed. Chu Xiao had always planned for himself, and he was still doubting the other party. This was too inappropriate.
What Lu Yuanming didn't know was that Chu Xiao quietly put his hands on the young man's strong shoulders while whispering softly, with a faint smile flashing in his eyes.
Manager Yan was kicked in the heart by Liu Chong in front of everyone today. It hurt for a whole day without saying a word, and was even treated as a joke, which was humiliating.
Naturally, Manager Yan did not dare to trouble Liu Chong. He only waited for the second master to come back and complain.
Not only that, Yan Guanshi also emphasized that the prince's concubine married by the prince was the culprit!
After all, Mr. Liu Chong may not dare to move, but what is the use of this powerless princess who is only used for happiness?
Lu Yan's expression was complicated. If Liu Chong hadn't said it solemnly, he still couldn't believe it. He had carefully inquired about this Chu Xiao before. He had no virtue and no conduct. How could Lu Yuanming tolerate him?
As for the happy remarks, Lu Yan really didn't take it to heart. You must know that the medicated meals they usually asked people to cook for Lu Yuanming added some insignificant medicinal materials. Although it would not kill Lu Yuanming, it would make him slowly weaken. .
What can the arrival of a male wife change?
As for Liu Chong's appearance, Lu Yan was even more confused.
Although it was Manager Yan who invited Liu Chong over, it was too much of a coincidence that Liu Chong still came. And why would Liu Chong regard Chu Xiao as a serious princess?
Lu Yan suddenly had an incredible thought in his mind. Could it be that it was Lu Yuanming who instigated it?
This idea was quickly dismissed by Lu Yan. He and Lu Zhi went to see Lu Yuanming that day. At that time, Lu Yuanming was indeed seriously injured in bed and blind. After taking those medicines, he would never get better.
After much deliberation, Lu Yan decided to take Yan Guanshi to find the imperial concubine. He wanted to know what kind of person this imperial concubine was.
Stepping into the main courtyard, which he had not been to for many days, a trace of greed flashed in Lu Yan's eyes. This main courtyard is a serious prince's palace. It is almost like a palace. It has not only the main hall but also the auxiliary hall. If he lives in the future, This place will definitely be renovated.
Seeing Lu Yan coming here with the strict stewards, the servants hurriedly saluted and couldn't help but murmur in their hearts. It seemed that they were causing trouble for the Crown Princess again!
However, unlike before, he didn't have the intention of watching a good show. On the contrary, it was somewhat subtle. This second master may not have gone too far.
As soon as Lu Yan entered the courtyard, he saw Chu Xiao coming out of the nearby hall. Chu Xiao had already changed his clothes. He put the red wedding dress at the bottom of the box, not planning to wear it again in the future.
However, it was still a bit embarrassing to wear clothes next to Lu Yuanming, so Chu Xiao wore them in a place designated as his auxiliary room.
As soon as he came out, he didn't expect to bump into a middle-aged man. This man was a little chubby and looked kind, but in fact he always smiled but concealed his sword. It was Lu Yuanming's second uncle, Lu Yan.
Lu Yan also recognized Chu Xiao. He looked up and down. He knew a lot of people, but he felt that Chu Xiao's appearance was not amazing, but his temperament was unique. When he saw him, he looked calm.
But soon, Lu Yan realized one thing, that is, Chu Xiao did not come out from where Lu Yuanming lived just now.
Sure enough, with Lu Yuanming's character, how could he allow his existence?
Lu Yan was certain in his heart and said slowly: "Prince Princess, please stay."
However, Chu Xiao had no intention of paying attention to him and continued to move forward.
Butler Yan, who was next to him, was already very arrogant. When he saw this, he quickly stepped forward, blocked Chu Xiao's way, and said sadly: "Prince Concubine, the second master is talking to you."
Chu Xiao said this He stopped walking and said, "Oh? It turns out to be the second uncle. I said that even a blind person wouldn't know how to salute when he sees me."
As soon as these words came out, not to mention that Butler Yan was stunned, even Lu Yan had never seen him before. Such an arrogant person.
Having been in business for many years, Lu Yan always kept a smile on his face. At this moment, his face turned black. He shouted angrily: "He is simply disrespectful. As expected, he comes from a small family and doesn't know the rules. Someone teach him the rules." ."
However, the next second, a very cold voice suddenly came from inside: "Who are you teaching the rules?"
The author has something to say: Mingming is not in good health now, so fighting at home is a must.
Regarding the layout, I can only say that Brother Chu is destined to be the queen in the future =w