"All right, let's go in and talk. What's the meaning of stopping people at the door? We've already tidied up the courtyard in the past two days. Take a look and see if you like it or not. "It was still Second Madame Xu who spoke as she led everyone into the courtyard.
The empress looked somewhat worriedly at Ye Li and asked, "Princess Consort, if we live in the Prince Ding Mansion, will …" Their identities were different. If they were discovered to be living in Glass City, there would be some explanation. However, if they were discovered to be living in the Prince Ding Mansion, it would likely affect the Prince Ding Mansion's reputation. Ye Li smiled and patted the empress's arm, saying, "You can stay here without worry. Not only the two of you, but Wuyou will also be moving back to the prince's residence. In the future, I'm afraid that Glass City will not be peaceful. Living in the Prince Ding Mansion will be safer. "
Princess Changle nodded and said, "Mother, elder sister Tianxiang, the Princess Consort is correct. In two days, the two masters will also be moving back to the prince's residence. In the past few days, there have been many more people in Li City. Even the two masters' medical clinics have received several batches of people. "Hearing her words, the empress and Hua Tianxiang agreed.
The group entered the reception pavilion. Sure enough, the furnishings within the pavilion were all newly changed. In addition, many of them were in the style of the Chu capital. It was obvious that the decorations had been meticulously arranged. After the host and guests were seated, a maid served tea before withdrawing. Only then did Ye Li speak, "Feel free to stay in the Prince Ding Mansion. If you lack anything, just send someone to inform the steward. Just treat this place as your own home." Second Madame Xu also smiled and said, "Li 'er is right. When you have time, there is no harm in coming to our home and sitting. Going out for a walk is also fine."
Eldest Madame Xu was not familiar with the empress, but Second Madame Xu recognized the empress. Now that they met again, she did not reveal the slightest bit of uneasiness on her face. It was as if these were truly the two old friends that Ye Li had brought back from the Chu capital. Instead, her gaze landed on Hua Tianxiang, who was chatting with Qin Zheng, and her eyes brightened. She looked at Ye Li tentatively.
Ye Li couldn't help but laugh in her heart. She nodded without a trace. Of course, she understood Second Aunt's thoughts. In the past few years, her two aunts had almost broken their hearts over the marriage of her cousins. It just so happened that the northwest was not as prosperous as the Chu capital to begin with. There were many aristocratic families here, so it was difficult to choose a few first-rate noble ladies. However, those cousins of hers refused to budge. It was obvious that they did not want to get married. Although Second Cousin was already married and had a child, Third Cousin was already the oldest after Eldest Brother. Compared to Fourth Brother and Fifth Brother who were in their early twenties, Third Brother was naturally more anxious. Now that he finally saw Hua Tianxiang, his eyes lit up. Even in the capital, Hua Tian Xiang was one of the top young ladies. However, after so many years, although Hua Tian Xiang still had a young lady's hairstyle, Madame Xu was not sure if she was married or not.
With Ye Li's affirmation, Madame Xu looked at Hua Tianxiang with even more eagerness. Being stared at so passionately, Hua Tianxiang looked back at them in confusion. However, the Empress immediately understood Madame Xu's thoughts. She smiled faintly but didn't say anything. The Xu family was naturally a very good family. Tianxiang had also suffered a lot in the past few years. If something good could happen, it would be great. It would also be Tianxiang's luck.
After settling Hua Tianxiang and the Empress, Ye Li thought about it and went to the study.
In the study, Mo Xiuyao was buried in a thick stack of files. His writing was smooth as flowing water, but his expression was uglier than if he had stepped in feces. Sitting not far away was Feng Zhiyao, who had been dragged along by Mo Xiuyao to suffer with him. Feng Zhiyao's face turned green. He stole a glance at Mo Xiuyao, who was sitting behind the desk, then at Xu Qingchen, who was leisurely flipping through a travel book. He helplessly buried his face back into the files. He couldn't afford to offend either of them. It was better to obediently hide his head and do his work.
Xu Qingchen put down the book and looked at the door with a smile. "Li 'er, why aren't you resting? What are you doing here? "
Ye Li walked in with a cup of freshly brewed tea. She looked at Mo Xiuyao's ashen face and Xu Qingchen's faint smile. She smiled and said, "I brought some tea and pastries over. Big brother has worked hard these days. Is there a lot to do? " Xu Qingchen picked up the cup of tea that Ye Li had poured and sighed helplessly. "As expected, a married daughter is like spilled water …"
Ye Li was helpless. She poured a cup of tea for Mo Xiuyao and Feng Zhiyao. Mo Xiuyao picked up the cup and took a sip. He sighed and complained, "Li, your big brother is torturing me … I haven't even had a sip of water since I came back. He wants me to finish reading all these by today! "
Ye Li looked at the booklets that were taller than Mo Xiuyao's head. She could only give him a sympathetic look.
Xu Qingchen leisurely brushed away the non-existent dust on his clothes. He smiled coldly and said, "Is it me torturing you, Prince? Or is it you who is torturing us to work like cows and horses? These are all the military and civil affairs of the northwest during the time that Prince was not here. It includes the financial income and the analysis of the war reports at the border. So many of us have been working on this for one or two months. You only need to spend half a day to look over it, Prince. Is that too much? "
Who dares to make you work like a cow or horse? You're crazy! Mo Xiuyao silently cursed in his heart. He would never admit that he made Xu Qingchen work like a cow or horse. He just knew how to use people. You can clearly explain these damned things in a few sentences. Is there a need for me to look for answers in this tall pile of booklets? Even if it is necessary, is it necessary to not even let me drink some water? The servant in the study is sick and has asked for leave. Is this really an idiotic reason that Young Master Qingchen came up with?
"Can't I read it tomorrow?" Mo Xiuyao asked without much hope.
Xu Qingchen smiled and said, "Of course you can. Prince will be in charge of these things from tomorrow onwards. But … I remember that there are other things that Prince needs to look over tomorrow. Are you going to postpone it to the day after tomorrow? There are also some military affairs related to the West-Hill and the Northern Tribes. Is it really … okay? "
Of course not! Mo Xiuyao gritted his teeth with hatred. It was definitely a wrong decision to let Xu Qingchen manage the northwest affairs. How could he think that Brother-in-law was easier to deal with than First Uncle? How could he think that Brother-in-law was more powerful? Brother-in-law was younger and could be ordered around for a few more years. At least Master Hongyu would not be as bad as this immortal-like man in front of him!
On the other side, Feng Zhiyao looked at Mo Xiuyao sympathetically. Prince, having such a Brother-in-law is retribution for enslaving good people like us for so many years, isn't it?
"Young Master Feng San, I heard that you did something earth-shattering in the capital?" After finishing Mo Xiuyao, Xu Qingchen turned around and smiled at Feng Zhiyao, who was lying on the table weakly.
Feng Zhiyao's face stiffened. He could only smile bitterly. If he was only one person, then he would not think that he had done anything wrong. But this time, he had implicated the Feng family and even Prince Ding's manor. Xu Qingchen looked at Feng Zhiyao and said lightly, "Well done."
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