Chapter 135: Companion (Part 2)

Xu Lingyi's hesitation made Shiyi Niang laugh secretly in her heart.

The content after this transitional sentence is the main point of what Xu Lingyi said to me today, right?

In fact, he was worrying too much.

In the face of such a major event like "separation of the family" and "future", she didn't want to take the blame for Xu Lingyi's decision. So no matter what decision Xu Lingyi made, she would show obedience and compliance.

"My Lord, do you have anything to tell me?" Eleventh Lady led him down the stairs.

Who would have known that Xu Lingyi's face would actually flash with embarrassment after hearing this.

"It's like this..." He spoke slowly, sounding thoughtful. "There are three of us brothers. Needless to say, my fifth brother is in the Imperial Guards. If my third brother were to take up a government post, I'm afraid there would be rumors."

Eleventh Lady had an idea when she heard this.

Does he want to...

"What does Lord Hou mean?" Her voice couldn't help but become a little solemn.

"What I mean is that one cannot take all the benefits." Xu Lingyi stared into Shiyi Niang's eyes, "Next spring, I want to resign from the post of commander-in-chief of the five armies and let my third brother enter the government."

How cunning!

Eleventh Lady really couldn't help it and the corners of her mouth curled up.

He resigned from the post of the commander of the five armies, but retained the post of the prince's tutor, and then exchanged a third-rank official for a seventh-rank county magistrate... Whether it is the emperor or the Censorate, I'm afraid it would be difficult to say anything, right? He also took the opportunity to pull himself down from the cusp of the storm and cool down the current situation of the Xu family. Even if the third master saw Xu Lingyi's true intention, if he was not cruel enough, he would probably still be grateful for his brother's sacrifice for him. If this makes the third master completely stand on the side of brotherhood from now on, then the third wife will not be able to do anything no matter how much she jumps!

Kill several birds with one stone!

But why did he tell me this? Was he afraid that I would object? In my impression, for something like this that concerns the family's honor and destiny, he should not pay attention to his wife's objection...

Eleventh Lady couldn't help but look at Xu Lingyi.

But I caught a hint of inquiry in his eyes.

It turns out that I don’t trust myself…

In a flash, Eleventh Lady suddenly understood.

In the past, Yuanniang must have had serious conflicts with him over these things. So, he tested his attitude again and again!

Although it feels like I'm being forced to take the test, at least I still have a chance to take it!

Eleventh Lady smiled and said, "The Marquis has foot paralysis, so he should rest at home!"

Xu Lingyi's eyes fixed as he listened.

Eleventh Lady is telling the truth.

A big tree attracts the wind.

She was taking shelter from the heat under this big tree, and naturally hoped that the tree would grow luxuriantly, but she hoped even more that the tree would stand the test of wind and rain.

"I'm afraid I'll be left alone at home." Xu Lingyi looked at Shiyi Niang with burning eyes, "I'm afraid it will be difficult for me to enter the government in the future."

Eleventh Lady couldn't help but sigh in her heart.

How many people strive throughout their lives to retire at the age of thirty-five or forty and start enjoying life...Xu Lingyi is not even thirty years old!

Thinking that she didn't know when it would end... She felt a little sour in her heart, and thought with jealousy: Looking at him, he probably doesn't have any hobbies. Even if he retires and stays at home, it's a waste!

She didn't dare to show her emotion, but smiled brightly: "My Lord, you have worked hard for the family for so many years. If you can stay at home and spend some leisure time raising flowers and feeding birds, I think it would be a great thing."

Xu Lingyi said nothing, and a hint of confusion flashed across his eyes as he looked at her.

He could tell that she was speaking from the heart, and there was a hint of envy in her tone.

A virtuous and obedient woman who regards her husband as her heaven will naturally sincerely support her husband's decision. But she is jealous...why is she jealous?

But when Eleventh Lady caught Xu Lingyi's strange look, her heart froze.

My answer is very standard, why is Xu Lingyi dissatisfied?

What went wrong?

Now is not the time to pursue the issue. I have to find a way to divert his attention and think about it carefully at night when I am alone... Anyway, he is staying with several concubines during this period of time and he can do whatever he wants at night.

"My Lord, do you want to discuss your resignation with me?" Eleventh Lady's brows showed worry, "After all, this is also related to the Third Lord's exile..."

Xu Lingyi looked at his wife's sincere eyes and felt something strange in his heart, but he couldn't tell what was strange.

In fact, he was also thinking about this. He was a little surprised that Shiyi Niang could think of this. But when she advised him not to divide the family casually that day, he felt it was reasonable... He immediately put aside those feelings that had nothing to do with itching and asked Shiyi Niang: "Do you have any ideas?"

Resignation and joining the government, these news came too suddenly. Not to mention that Eleventh Lady was a little confused now. Even if she was not confused, she would not dare to speak out in front of him without full confidence. Moreover, she felt that with Xu Lingyi's cautious character and her current position in his mind, he would definitely not tell her so bluntly before the dust settled. In this case, he must have already started, and it has not been effective at first. Then she just needs to express her point of view ambiguously...

The thought flashed through her mind, and Eleventh Lady lowered her head slightly, and said uneasily: "I am ashamed, and I don't have any ideas for the moment. I just think that it is a great thing that the Marquis can now stay at home peacefully after so many years of fighting in the east and the west..."

She spoke slowly, and the words "Now I can live safely at home" were like a spring breeze on his face, making Xu Lingyi feel relaxed and the expression on his face softened.

"I am just worried. The Marquis is wholeheartedly planning for the future of the Third Master. The Third Master is a sensible man and knows what is going on. But the Third Sister-in-law is a woman after all, and may not have the vision of the Third Master. I have to test the Third Sister-in-law's attitude and make her satisfied. Otherwise, any misunderstanding will arise and the good intentions of the Marquis will be wasted..."

Xu Lingyi couldn't help but nodded after listening to this.

"And there's mother. Third Master grew up by her side, and now he suddenly wants to be sent away. You have to find a reason that she can trust. Otherwise, wouldn't she be sad? After Third Master leaves, how will we arrange the family affairs? How will we arrange the business affairs? Mother is a far-sighted person. In my humble opinion, it won't be wrong for you to consult her now!"

"Not bad!" Xu Lingyi nodded slightly, stood up and put on his shoes: "It's getting late, let's go over there!"

It looked like he was right. Xu Lingyi not only had an idea in mind, but had already started to implement it!

Eleventh Lady pondered over it and squatted down to put on Xu Lingyi's shoes.

Xu Lingyi pulled her up and said, "Just call the maid!"

All the maids were sent away, and then a maid was called in specifically to put on shoes... What would happen if this got out!

Eleventh Lady smiled and squatted down again: "These are just trivial matters, Lord Hou, there is no need to worry about it."

Xu Lingyi did not insist, but he looked a little uncomfortable, as if he was not used to it.

Eleventh Lady thought about it and realized that she had never squatted down like this to put shoes on him before.

For a moment, the room was silent, with only the rustling of sleeves being heard.

Xu Lingyi and Shiyi Niang arrived at the Dowager's place a quarter of an hour later than usual, but they didn't expect that the Third Master and the Third Madam had not arrived yet.

Eleventh Lady couldn't help but secretly guess, could it be that they were also discussing what to do like them?

Several young people were chattering and laughing around the old lady. When they saw the two men come in, they all stepped forward to greet them. Even Brother Zhe did not hide like he did in the past when he saw Xu Lingyi. He followed behind Sister Zhen and saluted his father awkwardly.

Xu Lingyi looked at it with a slight movement in his heart.

That's fine, I'll just quit my job and stay at home and concentrate on teaching this evil creature!

The lady hadn't seen her son for two days, so she took Xu Lingyi's hand and sat on the kang: "What? Don't you have to go to social events?" There was a smile in her eyes.

Xu Lingyi smiled and said, "There's no end to the social activities! I was just thinking about mom. That's why I didn't go out today."

A little girl lifted the curtain and said, "The Fifth Master and the Fifth Madam are here!"

Everyone was surprised.

The Third Master and the Third Madam who were supposed to come did not come, but the Fifth Master and the Fifth Madam who were exempted from greetings came!

The lady-in-waiting was also surprised: "Why are you here at this time!" Before she finished speaking, the Fifth Master and the Fifth Lady walked in with smiles on their faces.

The Fifth Master wore a bright red silk gown and a dark green silk cloak with cranes carved on it, which made him look handsome and tall. The Fifth Lady wore a dark blue rose butterfly sleeved blouse and a silver red flowered skirt. She had her hair tied up in a simple bun with a bunch of black silk. She looked a little fatter than the last time I saw her, probably because she was pregnant, but her face was as bright as a full moon and she looked very healthy.

Xu Siqin and a few others came forward with a smile and saluted the two men. It was obvious that they had a very harmonious relationship with this uncle.

"Oh, why don't you wear a cloak?" The lady immediately ordered Aunt Du who was standing by, "Quick, quick, give her my hand warmer."

"Mom, I'm fine!" The Fifth Lady walked quickly to the side of the Dowager Lady. "If you don't believe me, feel my hand." As she spoke, she extended her hand to the Dowager Lady.

The lady touched her hand and found it was indeed warm. Her face lightened up a little, but she still blamed her, "Even if it's not cold, you should be careful." She still put the hand warmer into the fifth lady's hand. She added, "If there is anything, just send a maid to tell me. It's so late, and you are so anxious to come here. What if you slip and fall?"

The Fifth Lady smiled sweetly at the Fifth Master, which made the Fifth Master's face turn red and he was at a loss.

"I have good news to tell my mother. So I hurried over here!"

Everyone was stunned when they heard this. The lady laughed and said, "What good news!"

The Fifth Lady covered her mouth and smiled: "Mother, you are going to have another grandson!"

When Eleventh Lady heard this, her heart skipped a beat and she couldn't help but look towards Xu Lingyi.

Xu Lingyi could not hide his astonishment. He looked at the Fifth Madam, then at the Fifth Master who was standing beside him with a frightened look on his face, and anger gradually appeared between his brows.

"What grandson?" The lady's face turned pale. "Danyang, what did you say?" As she spoke, she tightly grasped the fifth lady's hand.

Madam Wu said softly, "Mother, Xiaolan is pregnant."

The lady looked at the fifth master, her eyes as sharp as knives.