Chapter 383: Flying Flowers (Part 2)

Mrs. Luo's eyes moistened when she heard this: "I haven't seen him for two years. My father and brother both said in their letters that he is doing well." She wiped her tears and took Shiyi Niang's hand and said, "I heard from your uncle that now that the eldest prince has been appointed as the crown prince, although the Marquis has become more and more secluded, no one in the court dares to neglect him. I would like to ask you to do me a favor and talk to the Marquis to send your uncle to Shanxi. This way I can be closer to Zhenkai and Zhenyu. I don't have to worry about him every now and then."

Eleventh Lady came here for this matter, but she didn't dare to answer so confidently: "...The Marquis just asked me to ask. If I can help, the Marquis will definitely help."

Mrs. Luo nodded and kept Shiyi Niang for dinner before letting her go home.

Xu Lingyi just nodded when he knew it.

Two days later, Master Luo San was released from his post as prefect of Datong, Shanxi, and Master Luo Er remained in office in Shandong.

On March 28, he sent someone to check the list early in the morning, but the manager who came back said, "I didn't see Mr. Qian's name."

Xu Lingyi was very surprised and sent someone to check again.

I still haven’t seen Qian Ming’s name.

He was silent for a moment, then went to talk to Shiyi Niang in person.

Eleventh Lady felt that although it was unexpected, it was also reasonable. She was only worried about what he would do in the future. He couldn't stay in the Imperial College for the rest of his life, right? Even if he wanted to, the Imperial College also had its rules.

"I'll go see him tomorrow." Xu Lingyi thought for a moment, "to see what he has planned." He remembered that Qian Ming had once received a sum of "benefits" from Fan Weigang that would allow him to live comfortably for ten years, "and he was distracted because his family was too poor."

Eleventh Lady did not quite agree, but there was a big reason for this. Because of her poor family background, she hoped to make some friends who could change her fate, but she forgot that the imperial examination was the foundation. Without this platform, no matter how attentive you were, you would always be just friends who only cared about food and drink. For someone who valued power as much as he did, Xu Lingyi's words were worth ten of others'.

"It would be good if you could go and give me some advice," she mused. "It is the right way to study wholeheartedly."

Xu Lingyi asked his steward to deliver a name card to Sixiang Hutong, inviting Qian to have lunch at Chunxi Tower tomorrow. The steward who delivered the card came back and reported: "Mr. Qian said he would arrive early in the morning." Xu Lingyi changed his clothes and went to Chunxi Tower. He came back in the evening, slightly drunk.

"…Some indulgence is inevitable. After drinking and talking, I feel relaxed." He opened his arms and let Shiyi Niang help him change his clothes. "Just when I was about to get up, Qiaqing came - he also asked someone to check the list early in the morning and knew that Zichun failed, so he came to see Zichun. We added a few more dishes. We have been drinking until now!"

The little maid brought the wine soup.

Xu Lingyi drank it all in one gulp and felt much better. He took a long breath and sat on the kang. Then he hesitated for a moment and said, "Qiaqing's words today were sincere, but too straightforward. I'm afraid Zichun will have a knot in his heart in the future."

"What did you talk about?" Eleventh Lady sat down opposite Xu Lingyi.

"Advised him to socialize less and spend more time on studying. He also cited a few examples..." Xu Lingyi told Shiyi Niang about the situation at that time.

Eleventh Lady's favorable impression of this fourth brother-in-law increased immediately. She thought of Yu Qiaqing's daily behavior and said, "Since the fourth brother-in-law can be appreciated by the emperor, he must be a man who knows how to deal with people. Doesn't he know what to say and what not to say? I'm afraid that he loves the fifth brother-in-law so much that he criticizes him so harshly that he doesn't treat him as an outsider."

Xu Lingyi nodded: "Qia Qing is a person worth making friends with!"

For Xu Lingyi, this is already a high evaluation.

He then asked about the second and third elders of the Luo family: "... they said the second uncle will leave tomorrow, and the third uncle will leave the day after tomorrow. You can come with me to see them off when the time comes!"

Eleventh Lady agreed, and the two of them rested.

In the darkness, there were rustling sounds and Eleventh Lady whispered shyly: "My little day is coming!"

"Here we go again!" Xu Lingyi said in a low voice, revealing a hint of disappointment, and then he became happy again, "It seems to be the same as last month."

"Hmm!" His warm big hands stroked her back from time to time, making Shiyi Niang a little drowsy, "It's right this month."

"Then this medicine is still useful." Xu Lingyi kissed her cheek, "Remember to take it next time!"

"I take it every day!" Eleventh Lady was a little drowsy, "Now the smell of medicine is all over my bones!" There was a hint of complaint in her tone, but more like she was acting coquettishly.

"Really!" Xu Lingyi hugged her tighter after hearing this, "Let me smell it and see if there's really a smell of medicine in your bones!" He just felt that body was soft, petite and slender. He was afraid of breaking it if he used too much force, but he couldn't bear to let it go.

When Eleventh Lady heard the joking tone, her sleepiness disappeared halfway.

Do all men have bad natures? Even a serious man like Xu Lingyi could sometimes act like a naughty boy, and he would not let go until she was in tears and laughed at him.

"I want to sleep!" she said coquettishly, "Tomorrow I have to discuss with my mother about going to the temple on April 8th!"

Eleventh Lady had not been sleeping well at night these days. She took longer and longer naps in the afternoon and slept more and more soundly. He didn't want her to be tired.

"Yeah!" Xu Lingyi touched her head, "Go to sleep quickly!"

Eleventh Lady was very surprised.

What happened today? Not only did he not bother her, but he held her in his arms like he was coaxing a child.

Why did you suddenly change your personality?

She was not someone who would fight against her good luck, so she didn't think much about what he said and just closed her eyes and went to sleep.

Seeing her breathing gradually become fine and even, Xu Lingyi smiled and kissed Shiyi Niang's cheek again before closing his eyes.

The next day, I discussed the matter of April 8th with the Taifu, and she still wanted to go to Yaowang Temple: "...At my age, I have already given up on high positions and generous salaries. What is important is that all of you are safe and sound."

Worshiping Buddha is just to seek peace of mind. Eleventh Lady thinks it's okay to go anywhere, as long as the lady thinks it's good.

She asked Amber to take the pair of cards to the outer courtyard to report to Chief Steward Bai, and asked Chief Steward Bai to arrange the carriage and entourage for the trip.

The fifth lady is here.

The sisters-in-law greeted each other, and the Fifth Lady only talked about family matters. Eleventh Lady looked at them and stood up to say goodbye.

The Fifth Lady then said, "Grandma Lin told me yesterday that Mingyuan should not marry someone who is in mourning. What do you think about this matter..."

She and Lin Mingyuan are cousins. The Lin family probably didn't want to bring it up, so they specifically asked her to say it.

"I'll talk to Eleventh Lady." The lady didn't feel embarrassed, "She's not that unreasonable." In the evening, she tactfully told Eleventh Lady, "There are some taboos in the days ahead." Eleventh Lady understood and said with a smile, "Then I'll take care of the children at home!"

The Fifth Lady secretly breathed a sigh of relief, thinking that the task assigned by Grandmother Lin was finally completed successfully. On the fourth day of April, she accompanied the Grandmother to the Weiyuan Marquis's house.

When Xu Sizhen found out, he drew up a menu for Shiyi Niang: "Mother, I want to eat this!"

Eleventh Lady saw that there was actually a dish of roasted venison and immediately picked it up: "No! It's easy to get angry after eating it. Besides, spring is not the time to eat this! If you really want to eat it, I'll make it for you in winter."

Xu Sizhen pouted and pulled her sleeve in a coquettish manner.

Eleventh Lady was determined and didn't even make an excuse.

He is not a three or two-year-old child anymore. You should tell him what he should and should not do.

But Qiao Lianfang, who came to greet her, said, "Fourth Young Master, Madam is doing this for your own good. If you get sick from eating too much, we can't take the responsibility."

Xu Sizhen felt a little unhappy when he heard this.

Eleventh Lady couldn't help but frown.

Aunt Qin also advised when she saw this: "Fourth Young Master, the Madam is both your mother and your aunt, she will not harm you. She is doing this for your own good. You must be obedient. Otherwise, when the Madam comes back, ask her if this dish is too irritating to eat."

Xu Sizhen certainly knew that he couldn't eat it.

Because no one gave him any, he wanted to eat it. He thought that his mother always doted on him and his grandmother was not at home, so he might be able to taste the roasted venison. But his mother was determined not to agree...

Madam Wen came out to help: "I think we can prepare it tomorrow. This venison is not chicken, duck or mutton. We can put it in the ice cellar at home and eat it whenever we want..."

Xu Sizhen was still somewhat depressed.

Aunt Yang, who had been standing silently by the side, suddenly exclaimed, "Fourth Young Master, it's getting late. If you don't get up and go to Shuangfu Courtyard, I'm afraid you'll be late!"

When Xu Sizhen heard this, he no longer cared about the venison. He hurriedly pulled Xu Sizhen and ran out: "Mother, we are going to school!"

The maids and servants behind them also trotted after them.

The room suddenly became quiet.

Everyone's eyes fell on Yang.

A hint of timidity flashed across her eyes, and her smile was a little forced: "Madam, I, my brother is sometimes like the Fourth Young Master, so I..." She looked as if she was afraid that Eleventh Lady would blame her.

Seeing this, Eleventh Lady smiled slightly and said, "You have good intentions too."

After hearing this, Yang heaved a sigh of relief, and she seemed much more energetic. She also spoke more fluently: "I'm glad that Madam doesn't blame me."

Eleventh Lady said nothing, but smiled again, with a very kind attitude.

Qiao Lianfang gritted her teeth as she watched.

When Shiyi Niang served tea and signaled them to leave, she walked beside Yang and said to her in a slightly low voice that everyone could hear: "Sister Yang, I saw a pair of socks with Baoxianghua pattern at Sister Wen's place two days ago. I heard that you made them? You are really exquisite. Can you draw the pattern for me when you go back? I want to make a pair for Madam."

"Okay!" Yang replied happily, "Sister Qiao is really good. I know Madam is very good at needlework, and I dare not show my ugliness in front of Madam. I have a few more designs, which are more complicated, exquisite and beautiful than the ones I embroidered for Sister Wen. If Sister likes them, I will copy them for Sister!"

Qiao Lianfang's expression froze when she heard this.

Aunt Qin and Aunt Wen looked at Eleventh Lady at the same time.

I saw a fierce look flash in her eyes.

Madam Wen's eyes fell on Qiao Lianfang.

The lady must be very unhappy with her stirring up trouble like this.

But Aunt Qin's eyes fell on Aunt Yang.

As long as she is around, Aunt Qiao will never stop...

Both of them showed a faint smile.