After seeing off Prince Shun that night, Xu Lingyi said, "Prince Shun may look cheerful, but he actually acts very steadily. Otherwise, the emperor would not have allowed him to take charge of the Imperial Household Department. He and I have a close personal relationship, and he knows my temper. Since you think this business is feasible, I think it won't be a big deal. Your wedding shop is just starting out, and you can take on small businesses like this from time to time, which will more or less bring in some money."

The implication is that if it is a business that Prince Shun is concerned about, it can still be considered.

Eleventh Lady was not surprised.

Since they grew up together, they should know each other very well. Prince Shun knew that Xu Lingyi didn't like people around him to be related to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, but he still introduced the business to her in front of Xu Lingyi, and he must have thought that Xu Lingyi would not object. Thinking about the fact that Xu Lingyi seemed to be out of touch with the world at that time, but Prince Shun showed some joking behavior, and now the seemingly light-hearted but actually sincere concern, she couldn't help but wonder if Xu Lingyi had known about this matter for a long time, and even suspected that this business was originally Xu Lingyi's introduction...

The thought flashed through her mind and Eleventh Lady was startled.

Doing business with the Imperial Household Department depends on connections. As long as you have connections, it is a business that is guaranteed to make money. I don't know how many people would rather pay money to take on small businesses like making patches to open up the network first, and then take small steps to make great progress, slowly nibbling away, and become a wealthy merchant. The examples of Yuanniang and Concubine Wen are right in front of us. How could Xu Lingyi make the same mistake?

Thinking of this, she felt that she was being too suspicious.

No matter what the truth is, Prince Shun and Xu Lingyi both have good intentions. She smiled and explained, "Be loyal to the person who entrusted you with your task. Rather than disappoint Prince Shun's kindness, it is better to think carefully beforehand and act cautiously."

Is she saying that we should "be honest and keep our promises" when doing things?

Xu Lingyi listened and looked at Shiyi Niang with a smile.

He suddenly thought of the first time he met Eleventh Lady.

It was as quiet as it is now. If he hadn't been afraid that someone would break in and looked around the house carefully, he would probably not have noticed her.

If you think about it carefully, no matter she was facing the injustice of the first wife or the selfishness of the third sister-in-law, no matter she was facing the immorality of the maids or the disputes among the concubines, no matter she was facing her own coldness or the flattery of Madam Li, or even the dowry left by Yuanniang and the business opportunities brought by Prince Shun, she was always as calm as still water, maintaining a tolerant and indifferent attitude.

Be honest and don't be boastful.

She always has her own opinions. She is neither a follower nor aloof and arrogant. She is neither flattering nor unpopular. She is like a rock in the turbulent waters. No matter how strong the wind and rain blow, or how fast the current is, she has her own ideas.

The thought flashed through his mind, and he couldn't help but look at Shiyi Niang carefully.

Her jet-black hair was casually tied up in a bun, and she had red and gold crabapple flower earrings dangling from her ears. She wore her usual pale blue jacket, which fit tightly to her body, showing off her slender waist and a delicate curve.

Xu Lingyi's heart moved slightly.

Eleventh Lady seems to have grown up a bit. This dress is a bit too small...

While he was thinking, he heard the faint sound of drums.

Listening carefully, it was already the beginning of the night.

After hearing this, Eleventh Lady smiled and stood up.

"It's getting late, you should go to bed early!" But he did not call the maid to come in and help Xu Lingyi change clothes.

Normally, there are three auspicious days for a concubine to enter the house. Yesterday he was drunk and stayed here. Today is the second day... She didn't know what Xu Lingyi was planning.

Xu Lingyi nodded and called Chunmo in to help him change his clothes.

It took Eleventh Lady a long while to come back to her senses.

After washing up absentmindedly, Xu Lingyi was leaning on the outer side of the bed reading a book. When he saw her approaching, he showed no intention of letting her pass.

Eleventh Lady crawled from the foot of the bed to the inside, feeling somewhat depressed.

"You go to sleep first!" Xu Lingyi was reading a book with great interest. He didn't even look up at her when he was talking to her.

Eleventh Lady said "Oh" and fell asleep.

Xu Lingyi was tall, and she didn't find it glaring when she slept in his shadow. But she felt a little thorny when she thought of Aunt Yang.

He was so ambiguous that she really didn't know how to arrange for Yang - after all, Yang was different from an ordinary concubine, and there was no precedent in the Xu family. There had to be standards for her daily living and daily necessities!

She turned her head several times and saw Xu Lingyi's eyes were fixed on the book. Once she even noticed him smiling.

Eleventh Lady had no choice but to ask him, "My Lord, what are your plans for Concubine Yang?"

As soon as she finished speaking, she heard Xu Lingyi chuckle.

Eleventh Lady was stunned. She leaned over to look and saw Xu Lingyi quickly turning a page of the book, then starting to read it intently again.

I didn't hear what she said at all!

Eleventh Lady lay down dejectedly, deciding to ignore him, and fell asleep while counting sheep.

Hearing the sound of light and even breathing behind him, Xu Lingyi knew that she had fallen asleep.

Like a child, no matter how big the problem is, he will just fall asleep if he gets a stiff neck.

As the thought came to his mind, a small corner of his heart turned into water, rippling gently.

Xu Lingyi turned over gently.

Eleventh Lady leaned against him, sleeping on her side. Her jet-black hair piled up like a cloud on the red pillow of Chi Jiao. In the dim light, her skin was incredibly delicate and white, like mutton-fat jade or fine porcelain.

He smiled and helped her brush the black hair that fell on her cheek behind her ears. He sat up and prepared to blow out the lamp and take a rest, but his eyes swept over Shiyi Niang. Her skin was as white as snow, making the white undershirt made of Songjiang three-edged cloth look dull.

He remembered how graceful she was when she wore that light blue jacket.

When he raised his eyelids, he saw the jade pendant hanging on her chest.

The jade pendant was a gift from him for her coming of age. It was engraved with the auspicious pattern of three yangs bringing good fortune. She seemed to like it very much. She even made a big red string with a plum blossom pattern and hung it on her chest.

The thought flashed through my mind. The bright red silk ribbon and the flawless white and soft body... all turned into a dazzling spring scene that moved my heart...

"Moyan..." He half covered her.

Eleventh Lady woke up with a scream.

I still don't understand what happened.

Since the death of the first wife, although he has been resting in his own room, he has been... Why did he suddenly...

"My Lord!" She pushed Xu Lingyi, her voice revealing a hint of naivety that she herself didn't even notice, "I'm still in mourning!"

Once you get married, you belong to someone else's family. So after the death of your parents, unmarried women have to mourn for three years, while married women only have to mourn for one year. Because they live in their husband's family, after the 49th day of mourning, some things will be turned a blind eye. But if something unexpected happens and someone catches you, it will be a shame.

But her strength was like an ant trying to shake a tree to Xu Lingyi; it couldn't move him at all.

"I know." Xu Lingyi looked at her with a smile on his face, "I just want to hug you."

Eleventh Lady thought that he had been staying in his room all these days.

She turned her face away, pursed her lips and said nothing, her face pale.

"Don't be afraid!" he said gently, "I'm here!"

"Xu Lingyi!" Her body was a little stiff.

"Moyan," he wrapped Shiyi Niang in a quilt, "Don't be afraid, I'm here!"

Is there him?

Eleventh Lady looked at Xu Lingyi.

His eyes were fiery yet sincere, emitting a dazzling light.

She thought of the joy that was abandoned halfway, the glass of warm water in the middle of the night, and his tightly closed lips when he was drunk...

Eleventh Lady closed her eyes, hugged Xu Lingyi's neck tightly, and gave him the initiative.

When she was drowsy, someone whispered in her ear: "Moyan, this is the Yongping Marquis Mansion, you are my Xu Lingyi's wife."

Eleventh Lady opened her eyes wide.

What does this mean?

Does that mean he will protect himself?

Or does she have obligations that she cannot postpone?

Eleventh Lady was in a complicated mood, not knowing what to say. She could only let her head float with him like a boat.

Xu Lingyi withdrew at the critical moment.

The quilt was filled with the scent of chestnut flowers.

Eleventh Lady burst into tears.

In my heart, I still remember Xu Lingjia's words, "You are my wife."

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Cough, cough, cough, I made broth today, mainly to bribe everyone.

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I will accompany my daughter to Xi'an for an exam tomorrow, and will not be back until March 1st. So the update time these days is a bit unstable, and I can't update twice a week on weekends. However, I will make up for it as soon as I come back. Please forgive me for the inconvenience!

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