"Doesn't that mean I'm older now and can't call Yu Lan sister anymore? I have to follow big brother and call her aunt?"
Xiao Xier: "Second brother, you are right to call her aunt, but calling her aunt is most appropriate. We are Aunt Yulan's maternal family, and Daddy has even conferred the title of County Master on her. The imperial edict should be sent to Xishui County tomorrow."
"What is the connection between this Miss Yu Lan and you?" Shangguan Mochen was quite curious about what kind of family Ayi and his wife could recognize as their maiden family.
"rain......"
"Father, I know." Seeing Shangguan Mochen interrupt him, Su Ningjie lowered his head and chewed the pig's trotter in his hand.
"Xu Yulan is the eldest daughter of the Xu family, the richest man in Xishui County. She runs the Yulanxuan restaurant in Xishui County. She's made a killing by attracting a large number of diners with the rare ingredients and delicacies she makes from them. My nephew Yunxiao and I have met her two or three times. She's very beautiful and a very nice person."
Shangguan Mochen frowned, "That's all?"
Shangguan Jinnian looked at Shangguan Mochen's expression and quickly hid beside Shangguan Lan. "Yes, that's all I know."
Shangguan Mochen: ...
"Let me tell you about my great-grandfather." Su Ningjie wiped his mouth with a handkerchief, stood up and sat next to Shangguan Mochen. He recounted how they had repeatedly been rejected when trying to sell rare ingredients door-to-door, and how they finally met Xu Yulan, a connoisseur, and thus formed a bond. He then recounted...
Shangguan Mochen was very surprised. Xiao Lingyu had been a noble lady for many years, but she married her eldest grandson, who had four children and was poor, blind and disabled. However, she did not shed tears due to grief. Instead, she brought her children out to earn money.
They really know how to make the best use of the children’s talents!
She uses rare ingredients to help Xu Yulan regain Yulanxuan, so that the Xu family will obey her orders.
If Ayi was just an ordinary commoner, Xiao Lingyu and his children would become a wealthy family in Huayang County in a few years.
If she raises another child to become an official, she will also be a lady of noble title in the future.
Tsk, she is worthy of being his granddaughter-in-law. She will live a good life no matter who she marries.
Seeing that the time was almost up, Xiao Xier adjusted the release of the fragrance. In a short while, Shangguan Mochen, Dongfang Yinzhang, Gu Yunshu and others who had touched the wine were all tipsy.
Half a cup of tea later, the only sober people left in the East Palace were Su Xingyi and his family of seven.
"Dad, Mom, and brothers, I have to fly back now. I can't delay any longer."
After she finished speaking, Huanghuang flew to Xiao Xier's side like lightning.
"Xiao Xi'er, let mother hold you again." Xiao Lingyu squatted down and hugged Xiao Xi'er in her arms, and casually hung the bag filled with seeds of rare ingredients around her neck. "When you go back, you must listen to your father and mother. Mother will write to you when she misses you."
"Yes, mother, I miss you, so I will fly back to see you. And if you come up with new food, please tell me and I will fly over to eat it."
Xiao Lingyu's mind moved slightly. She missed Xiao Xier and could use delicious food to coax her over from Nankun.
She wants to think of more novel and unique foods.
"I know you're a foodie. Don't worry, I'll write to you when I come up with new food. Remember to fly back and try it."
"Yeah, I'll fly over and eat it."
Xiao Xier came out of Xiao Lingyu's arms and pulled Su Xingyi, who was holding Xiao Wu in his arms, away. "Daddy, you are the emperor now. My father is also the emperor. I have many sisters, but those sisters are not my mother's children, but my father's children..."
"Xiao Xi'er." Su Xingyi knew what Xiao Xi'er wanted to say and quickly covered her mouth. "Don't worry, Daddy will dote on your mother. The mistress of the harem can only be your mother."
"Really?"
Su Xingyi glanced at Xiaowu, who seemed to be half asleep in his arms, and said, "Daddy will not put anyone into the harem. If Daddy does so, not only will it hurt your mother's heart, but you four will also never forgive Daddy."
Xiao Xier smiled and naturally wanted to help her mother vent her anger.
"...In the common people, brothers born of the same mother will harm each other for their own benefit, let alone between legitimate children and illegitimate children. We have seen this before, especially in the royal family. Feng Jinxiu, the illegitimate son, almost killed your uncle, the Holy King, for the throne. Father cannot have other concubines, nor can he have illegitimate children. You must trust Father."
"Dad, I believe you. I'll go and talk to my brothers in private."
"etc."
"Daddy, what's wrong?"
"When you become an empress in the future, you must..." Su Xingyi realized that Xiao Xier was still too young, and it was a bit early to tell her now that she would marry a man who was not after power but treated her sincerely.
"What do you want?"
"When you become the empress in the future, you must be a wise ruler like your father."
Xiao Xier smiled sweetly, "I will."
"Brothers." Xiao Xier ran towards the three brothers, "From now on, when I'm not home, you must listen to mother and not make her unhappy. Got it?"
"I know!" the three brothers said in unison.
Xiao Xier didn't stop, walked past the three brothers and climbed onto Huanghuang's back.
"I'm leaving now."
"Sister, hold on tight to Huanghuang, don't fall down."
Xiao Xier hugged Huang Huang's neck tightly, "I'm holding you tight, you won't fall off. I'll come back next time for the feast. That's all. I'm really leaving now. I can't delay any longer."
After saying that, Huanghuang carried Xiao Xier on her back and soared into the sky, heading straight for the clouds.
Xiaowu was stunned when he saw Xiaoxier riding a big bird into the sky. After a moment, he burst into tears.
"Xiaowu, don't cry. Sister is going on a long trip and will be back soon..."
“Wuwuwu…”
Xiao Lingyu, Su Xingyi, and the three brothers tried to comfort Xiaowu, but Xiaowu cried even louder.
Huanghuang circled in the clouds with Xiao Xier on her back until Xiao Wu's crying became weaker and then silent, then she flew away with Xiao Xier.
When Xiao Lingyu saw Xiao Xier flying away, he left Su Xingyi and his sons and returned to the bedroom with Xiao Wu in his arms.
Su Xingyi looked at the three brothers and said, "Your great-grandmother, and your master's father have woken up. Do you know what to say?"
"Don't worry, Daddy. They will only know that we sent my sister out of the city."
It was already the second day when Shangguan Mochen and others woke up.
"My Lady, would you like some calming incense?"
After sniffing the Xihanxiang for half a day, Empress Dowager Du not only felt good, but her whole body was relaxed, as if she had had a good sleep.
"No need to light it tonight. Bring the Xihanxiang to me."
Yun Gu brought Xi Hanxiang, and Empress Dowager Du opened it herself and sniffed it gently, then dipped a little on her finger and applied it on her neck.
"Okay, go to bed early tonight and leave."
Xihanxiang is very effective in helping people sleep. Empress Dowager Du closed her eyes and fell asleep in just three breaths.
Yun Gu waited for a quarter of an hour, and only left after seeing that Empress Dowager Du looked relaxed and slept soundly.
After Yun Gu lay down, she soon fell into a deep sleep.
Half an incense stick later, the Empress Dowager, who had been sleeping soundly, frowned suddenly with a look of horror. She stretched out her hands and punched the air. After a moment, she locked her neck tightly, trying to pry free the non-existent hands that were imprisoned on her neck.
At the same time, the Emperor, who was sleeping peacefully on the dragon couch, suddenly tore off the gauze on his face with great force...
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