Chapter 554 Winner (Part 1)
When Fang Ji heard Shiyi Niang say "Please ask the elders of the Fang family to come forward and clarify", he knew that she wanted to attribute his actions to the reckless behavior of a junior.
His heart brightened.
This is the stepping stone that the Xu family provides for the Fang family.
The prerequisite is that the Fang family must apologize to the Xu family and admit that his behavior was disrespectful.
Since the Fang family asked him to handle this matter, it was for this reason. As long as the Xu family agreed not to divorce his wife, the Fang family was willing to admit their mistakes.
But if the Xu family does not divorce the wife, it means that the sister's claim that she is unlucky in marriage is all nonsense. Can the Xu family accept this?
Fang Ji needs a promise.
"Filial piety is the first of all virtues, and obedience comes first." Shiyi Niang said jokingly, and he couldn't be stiff and rigid. Fang Ji smiled and said, "But this "If a relative makes a mistake, advise him to change" is also the words of the saints. It makes people have a hard time deciding it!"
Once the atmosphere relaxed, it became a lot more lighthearted.
The Third Lady is Fang's mother-in-law, so Fang naturally has to be filial to her.
Fang Ji said this just to ask her for an explanation, to know what the Xu family was going to do about Fang's claim that she was a jinx. But the lady was still waiting for news from Huzhou, so she couldn't give Fang Ji a definite answer at this time.
Eleventh Lady could only smile and said, "Uncle Fang is indeed the emperor's appointed detective. He can quote classics and scriptures effortlessly. It is truly admirable. I wish our Second Young Master could have the same knowledge as Uncle Fang one day."
Practicing Tai Chi with Fang Ji.
Fang Ji couldn't help feeling a little disappointed.
But he also knew that this matter was of great importance and that a satisfactory result would not be achieved in one or two attempts. The Xu family was willing to sit down with the Fang family to discuss this matter, and the Fang family at least had a chance. If the Fang family wanted my sister to divorce, why did they spend so much time marrying my sister to Yanjing? Everyone in the family hoped that my sister could live a good life. Especially my deceased grandmother, who was still blaming herself until her death for not considering the handsome appearance of Mr. Hu and arranging a marriage for my sister regardless of his age... "...
His family had given him this task, so he couldn't mess it up.
He cheered up and greeted Eleventh Lady: "The Second Young Master is studying with Mr. Jiang from Jinxi Academy. His academic progress is just around the corner."
The two of them chatted with each other, laughing and joking, but each of them had his own thoughts.
One is that he would not ask Chang Xin to apologize unless he got a promise, and the other is that it is impossible to make a promise without the lady's words.
"Yes or No" all depends on the Xu family.
There is no point in saying more.
Eleventh Lady called Zhu Xiang in to refill the tea.
This was what she and Xu Siyu had agreed on.
When she called Zhu Xiang to refill her tea, she could no longer continue talking. It was then time for Xu Siyu to take the stage.
After a while, the little maid came in and reported: "Fourth Madam, the Second Young Master wants to see you!"
The conversation was interrupted.
Xu Siyu invited Fang Ji to sit with him.
Fang Ji also knew in his heart that Xu Lingyi would have to decide the outcome of this matter.
He smiled, stood up and said goodbye, and went to Xu Siyu.
Eleventh Lady went to Madam Tai’s house.
Thinking that the Third Master was being roasted by the fire at the moment, Fang Ji did not dare to say what the Third Master said. She only told the Fang family's plan.
Compared to her anger last time, the old lady was very calm this time. She just nodded slightly and talked about Chu Ba going to the Yaowang Temple: "Let's take Zhenge'er with us!" The old lady's eyes narrowed with smiles, "Ask Lao Si to send more guards. This is the first time our Zhenge'er has gone out since he grew up!"
On the eighth day of the fourth lunar month, Buddha's birthday, all the temples were filled with incense. Half the city was shrouded in the curling incense. The Medicine King Temple's Shiyi Niang also went there. The incense was so hot that people kept coughing. Jian Ge'er was still young, how could he withstand such a scene.
Eleventh Lady hesitated and said, "There were so many people that day, and it was so noisy. Would it scare Jian'er? Otherwise, we can take Jian'er there another day?"
"That's right!" The lady was a little frustrated. "There were all kinds of people there. I even saw someone playing with snakes once." She gestured with her hands twice, "It's as thick as a bowl, and it's wrapped around the body." It's scary. Don't let our brother see it."
"Then we go on the 16th, what do you think?" Eleventh Lady didn't want to disappoint the old lady, so she smiled and said, "The 14th is the first birthday celebration for the emperor's eldest grandson. Then we can call Zhenjie, Yugeer, Zhegeer, Egeer, Xinjieer, Shengeer, Qingeer and his wife from the third room, and Zanggeer together. It will be so lively!"
"Okay!" The lady liked the feeling of having her children and grandchildren around her, and she immediately became interested. "Then let the fourth son send a few more guards. We are going to Ciyuan Temple. No, not Ciyuan Temple. We always go to Ciyuan Temple. This time we are going to Yunju Temple." She asked Eleventh Lady again, "Do you know Yunju Temple?"
Eleventh Lady shook her head hurriedly: "This is the first time I've heard of it."
"It's on the outskirts of the city. It houses the relics of Sakyamuni Buddha." The lady narrowed her eyes and looked very happy, having changed her previous silence. "It's very quiet. The temple is very big and bright. There are towering trees in front and behind that are as thick as a man's embrace. Jian'er and his friends must like it very much."
The old man has been in a bad mood these past few days." Eleventh Lady tried to make fun of it and said with a smile, "Okay, okay." Let's go and have some fun." The topic shifted from the matter of the Medicine King Temple to Sixteenth Lady's visit to the Yunju Temple.
Xu Lingyi heaved a sigh of relief when he found out: "I've always felt that mother must have known about Third Brother's situation. It's good that she's in the mood to go out and relax. But remember to keep a close eye on Jian'er. He can't blink."
Eleventh Lady smiled and said, "Don't worry, don't we still have Yu'er?"
Xu Lingyi couldn't help laughing after hearing this: "You are good at ordering people around." "He is my brother!" Eleventh Lady smiled.
The big almond-shaped eyes twinkled and reached into Xu Lingyi's heart.
He couldn't help but reach out and touch her face. He asked, "What should I give to the emperor's eldest grandson on his birthday?"
Xu Lingyi's voice was deep and mellow, and his gaze at her was gentle and serious.
Eleventh Lady felt peaceful and calm in her heart. She closed her eyes and snuggled into his arms: "I will listen to you, Lord Hou!"
From outside came the clear and pleasant laughter of Jiange'er.
Xu Lingyi knew that Xu Si'e was leading Jiang Ge'er in playing Cuju. Thinking that he would not stop for an hour and Jiang Ge'er had been sleeping with them these days... his three points of excitement turned into ten points!
He bit Shiyi Niang's plump earlobe and whispered, "Really? Do whatever I say?" As he spoke, he picked her up and carried her to the lacquered bed with a red curtain...
The maid who came to ask whether the dinner would be at the Madam's or at home stood at the door of the inner room for a long time before Xu Lingyi said, "We'll have it at home!"
Eleventh Lady hurriedly adjusted her clothes and said hesitantly, "Why don't we go to eat at Mother's place? Don't you still want to tell Mother about Third Master?"
Xu Lingyi took out the target mirror from under the pillow and showed it to her: "How can you go to your mother in this state?"
When Shiyi Niang saw the target mirror, she thought of how he had just used it to shine on her... and her face flushed red. She reached out to grab the mirror and threw it aside. She tried to calm herself down and said, "What's wrong with me? Lord Hou, go change your clothes! Be careful that the children will come and see you acting so frivolous."
"Why am I not serious?" Xu Lingyi said, turning around and pressing Shiyi Niang under him. "It is the most serious thing for a couple to maintain a harmonious relationship, continue the family line, and worship their ancestors." He bit her earlobe again and whispered, "Tell me, why am I not serious?"
The look and tone are very ambiguous.
He had just taken her twice, it was impossible for her to be gone so quickly. She was a little panicked: "Master Hou, get up quickly. Qin'er has been playing outside for so long. I'm afraid he's going to come in."
As if to confirm her words, there was the sound of tinkling silver bells outside the window. In this courtyard, besides Shiyi Niang, only Jiange'er dared to wear jewelry that made a noise.
Xu Lingyi turned it over immediately.
The sound of the doorbell gradually faded away from the window, mixed with the son's loud voice: "Brother, play football!"
Eleventh Lady couldn't help but cover her mouth and laugh.
The soft breasts hidden in the bright red embroidered bellyband trembled slightly, reminding Xu Lingyi of how white and delicate they were when he held them in his hands. His heart fluttered, and he bit the bulge through the bellyband.
There is a tingling sensation.
Eleventh Lady cried out "Aiya" and hurriedly pushed him: "It's almost time to eat!"
Xu Lingyi looked up at her: "Call me!"
Eleventh Lady was stunned for a moment, but soon understood.
She pretended not to understand, quickly stood up, straightened her clothes, and called out "Master Hou".
Xu Lingyi hugged her from behind and whispered in her ear: "Just like you did just now, call me!"
What do you mean, just like before... It was clearly his request, okay?
Shiyi Niang ignored him, but her face turned red.
Xu Lingyi smiled softly, tightened his arms, and coaxed her softly: "Call me!"
Eleventh Lady answered him perfunctorily: "Call me later!"
Xu Lingyi refused and kissed her neck gently, and a tingling feeling overflowed from Shiyi Niang's heart.
She bit her lip quickly.
Qiuyu's voice came from outside: "My Lord, Madam, should the dinner be served in the inner room or in the west side room?"
Xu Lingyi did not answer, but just concentrated on kissing her shoulder.
Shiyi Niang knew that this guy was hypocritical. Although he didn't take those maids seriously, he would never let her lose face in front of them...
Let him do whatever he wants.
"Alas!" Xu Lingyi sighed as expected, and loudly replied to Qiuyu, "Put it in the west room." Then he rubbed her long-lost hair helplessly, "Hurry up and pack up, we're going to have dinner!"
However, Eleventh Lady turned around and threw herself into his arms, buried her face in his chest, and called out muffledly, "Good brother."
It happened as he wished.
The corners of Xu Lingyi's mouth curled up high.
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On the eighth day of the first lunar month, the Taifu led the Second Madam, the Eleventh Madam, and the Fifth Madam to burn incense at the Yaowang Temple. The Third Madam also came.
"You'd better stay at home and take care of yourself!" The old lady lowered her head and adjusted the red sandalwood Buddhist beads wrapped three times around her wrist. She didn't look at her. "There are so many people here today. I don't want to disturb you. If the illness you just recovered from relapses, it will be troublesome." As she said that, she stretched out her hand for the second lady to help her, and asked the fifth lady, "Have you settled down, Mr. Chen? Don't just go out and play with him. Leave him to Xiaowu. Is he a babysitter?"
The fifth lady hurried forward and teased the lady-in-waiting: "Mother, look at what you said. Am I that kind of person? Mother Shi stays at home!" She just happened to block the third lady who was standing nearby.
The lady nodded and was carried out by the two men.
The maids, mothers, and old women serving in the house followed in a hurry.