Chapter 284

Fan Xiaoxiao shook her head.

He used to always have something to do.

But now that they've arrived in Qingzhou, Yu Cheng is away fighting battles, and Xiahou, the author's serious male protagonist, is in charge of the government affairs.

Although he did handle some requests, he was mostly quite idle.

Whenever this happens, Gu Zhongtai, now that he has a wife, can't help but pester her.

Although Fan Xiaoxiao was visibly busy.

Fortunately, her son-in-law, Mr. Gu, was sensible and didn't bother her.

For example, right now.

I waited quietly for a long time until she finished before I went up to check on her.

"I think the lady is cold."

Gu Zhongtai smiled and took off his cloak, wrapping her up inside.

Fan Xiaoxiao, being newly married and easily embarrassed, blushed immediately and said reproachfully, "I told you it wasn't cold, why wouldn't you listen?"

"If you don't let go now, someone might come in and see you."

Gu Zhongtai loved her blushing and shy look the most, so he not only didn't let go but hugged her even tighter.

He buried his chin in his wife's soft shoulder from behind: "I won't let go. It's past midnight. Who's so inconsiderate as to bother us?"

"Besides, Xiaoxiao is my lawfully wedded wife. Even if others see this, they should envy me."

"If he looks around recklessly, I'll gouge out his eyes."

“If he dares to go out and spout nonsense, I will pull out his tongue.”

"Does Madam agree or disagree?"

"..." Fan Xiaoxiao only knew that her husband would snatch food from the children, but she never expected him to be so shameless.

Unable to break free from either side, she simply gave up.

"Alright, alright, my husband is absolutely right." She looked him over and said, "You seem to have lost weight. How about I make you some braised food tomorrow?"

Gu Zhongtai smiled upon hearing this: "No need."

This answer was somewhat unexpected.

“I’ve noticed that Madam has been busy these past few days and hasn’t had a proper rest even for half a day.”

"If you have some free time tomorrow, please take a rest. I don't want my wife to overwork herself."

Fan Xiaoxiao was touched and was about to praise him.

But then her feet slipped and he swept her up in his arms.

"???"

"Since we've decided to rest tomorrow, then my wife will have to work hard tonight."

"!!!"

"Gu! Chong! Tai! You better control yourself!"

...

...

Temperance is impossible to control.

They barely slept all night.

Fan Xiaoxiao had to take a day off.

Fortunately, all the necessary procedures have been completed in the past few days.

All the seals that the Six Doors should have were present.

When she woke up, Gu Zhongtai, that pesky little devil, was gone.

It was quiet outside, but it seemed like someone was there?

Fan Xiaoxiao was both curious and wary.

She got dressed, tied her hair up slightly, and then pushed open the door to go see.

"Mrs. Fan."

"..." Hearing this address, Fan Xiaoxiao didn't react for a moment.

However, she soon realized that she was already married, but most of the people who followed her were used to calling her Lady Xiao.

Those who would call her Madam Fan are probably from Qingzhou.

However, Gu Zhongtai was extremely strict in his selection of personnel, and even the menial workers in the Guyue Sect had some skills.

These men looked like ordinary soldiers.

After getting a general idea, Fan Xiaoxiao nodded slightly: "Mm."

"You...are people from the governor's office?"

Officials in the Great Zhou Dynasty were called governors, and there was also a special title of general of a province.

However, after the reform of Qingzhou, the high-ranking officials of Qingzhou were no longer called generals or governors, but governors.

This is Xiahou's intention.

Don't be fooled by the seemingly innocuous nature of this title; there's more to it than meets the eye.

Yu Cheng obtained the official position of governor of a region from the emperor, and with his prestige in the army, he led a group of loyal followers to subdue the general's troops.

The title "Prefect" signifies that he is no longer an official of the Great Zhou Dynasty.

If he didn't declare himself king, the dog emperor wouldn't have immediately sent troops out of Zhili and aimed his sword at Qingzhou.

During the months that Fan Xiaoxiao was trapped in Tianshan Village, the people of Qingzhou relied on these opportunities to recuperate and regain their footing.

"Yes." The two guards bowed respectfully: "The governor has sent men to protect Lady Fan."

"He's back?" Fan Xiaoxiao almost called him her brother-in-law.

But after thinking about it, I realized that my older sister and brother-in-law had to make it clear first.

After all, Princess Renle ordered the massacre of the village, and so many neighbors and fellow villagers who knew each other all the time died as a result.

Regardless of whether Yu Cheng laid a hand on him or not, he cannot escape blame.

"Yes," the guard said, bowing. "Young Master Gu is discussing matters with the governor."

"Oh." Fan Xiaoxiao didn't ask any further questions.

After all, they were just people sent to protect the mansion, and their knowledge was limited.

The most direct question is obvious without even asking.

There's a chance things will get out of hand in Qingzhou City.

Fan Xiaoxiao rushed to her sister's side immediately.

Xiao Bao is playing shuttlecock outside.

When I saw her coming over, I wanted to pull her along to play together.

Unfortunately, she had important business to attend to, so she had to go into the house amidst the children's disappointed gazes.

"Sister?"

Madam Fan seemed to be wiping away tears. Hearing the sound, she quickly stood up, her eyes still red: "Er Ya, why are you here?"

"What's wrong, sister?" Fan Xiaoxiao noticed something was wrong at first glance and quickly pulled her aside to ask.

"It's nothing." Madam Fan didn't really want to talk, so she just pulled her to sit on the stool.

"You still say it's nothing?" Fan Xiaoxiao took out a handkerchief and wiped her face while saying, "I came here to remind you of something."

"Qingzhou seems to be in a bit of a state of unrest lately. If you and Xiaobao don't have anything to do, it's best not to go out."

“We have people sent by my brother-in-law to protect us in the house…”

Honestly, Fan Xiaoxiao hopes that her sister and brother-in-law can reconcile.

After all, Xiao Bao is already so big, and this era is not like modern times.

A woman's marriage is for life.

Even if brother-in-law Yu Cheng is ambitious, the incident in Wuxi Village was indeed a beastly act committed by Princess Renle.

The two are now apart, and more than anything, Yu Cheng is afraid to face the debt he owes to his wife and children.

The situation is quite clear from this incident.

When I came to Qingzhou, Governor Yu Cheng was not here. Now that something has happened, he has been sent to guard me as soon as I returned.

It was said to be for Fan Xiaoxiao and Gu Zhongtai.

But in reality, where wasn't he trying to protect his sister in various ways?

Fan Xiaoxiao didn't expect that if she hadn't said anything, her sister would have burst into tears.

"What's going on?!" Fan Xiaoxiao panicked and quickly asked.

After crying for a while, Madam Fan finally spoke: "Brother Cheng... is going to marry someone else."

"!" This news struck Fan Xiaoxiao like a thunderbolt, completely shocking her.

"How is that possible!?"

It's true!

Fan glanced outside and saw Xiao Bao playing.

The thought of her husband abandoning his wife and children made her so sad that she couldn't speak.

Given her condition, it's even more difficult for her to talk to Xiaobao.

Fan Xiaoxiao paused for a long while, then suddenly gripped her sister's cold hand tightly: "How could this be?"

"Who told you that, sister?"

"Could someone be spreading rumors?"

Fan shook his head: "No one told me, but I heard something."

(End of this chapter)