As soon as Eleventh Lady got off the carriage, Jing'er immediately rushed over to her again: "Mom, hold me, hold me!"

Mother Gu beside him smiled and coaxed him: "Can the nurse hold you?"

Jinger shook his head like a rattle: "Mom, hold me, hold me!"

Eleventh Lady smiled and picked up Jing'er: "You are so old, but you are still acting like a spoiled child!"

Jing'er leaned on his mother's shoulder, his expression satisfied and happy.

Mother Gu hesitated, "Madam, the Marquis said that you are not allowed to hug the Sixth Young Master. The Sixth Young Master's hands are getting heavier..."

"It's okay!" Eleventh Lady smiled and walked into the courtyard door of the main house, "I've held her since she was little, and she doesn't feel heavy in my hands." As she spoke, Xu Siyu and Xu Sijie, who had received the news, came out from the alley next to the ear room.

They bowed respectfully to Eleventh Lady.

Jing'er turned his head and called "Brother" to Xu Siyu and Xu Sijie, and stayed in his mother's arms and refused to come down.

Shiyi Niang knew her son was just being coquettish, so she didn't force him. She smiled and kissed Jin Ge'er on the cheek, then asked Xu Sijie, "How's your teapot?"

"I made one this morning, but forgot to leave a hole between the pot belly and the spout, so I couldn't pour water." Xu Sijie blushed, "I made another one."

As the mother and son talked, they went into the west room.

Eleventh Lady placed Jing'er on the big kang next to the window.

But Jinger climbed down and ran to Mother Gu: "My snack, my snack!"

Mother Gu hurriedly took the brown paper box from the little maid who was following behind her: "Here are the snacks!"

Jing'er opened the box, grabbed a piece of dessert and handed it to Xu Siyu who was standing beside the kang.

Xu Siyu looked at Jing'er in surprise: "It's for me!"

Brother Jing nodded: "Brother, have some snacks!"

Xu Siyu couldn't believe it.

During the few days since he returned home, he witnessed with his own eyes how "stingy" Jing'er was with the things that belonged to him.

He took the snack, looking a little cautious.

It is a piece of red bean paste cake, molded into the shape of a rose.

"It was made by Madam Gan." Shiyi Niang smiled, "It's sweet but not greasy, and tastes pretty good. Last time when Jin Ge'er went there, he ate two extra pieces, and Madam Gan saw it and remembered it. This time when we went to see her, she specially made two extra boxes for us to bring back. I took the opportunity to ask for the recipe of the red bean paste cake, and we will try to make it one day."

As she spoke, Jing'er grabbed another snack from the box and handed it to Xu Sijie: "Brother, have some snacks!"

Xu Sijie had been with Jing'er for a long time and knew that as long as his things were not unique, he would be very "generous" to share them with others.

Seeing that Jing'er's little hands were covered in oil, he took the snack with a smile and took a towel to wipe his hands.

Jing'er shook his hand off impatiently, ran to Mama Gu, grabbed another snack from the box, ran to the kang and handed it to Shiyi Niang: "Mother, have some snacks."

Eleventh Lady smiled and touched her son's head: "You eat, but I won't!"

Jin'er refused and insisted that Shiyi Niang take over the bean paste cake.

Eleventh Lady had no choice but to take the red bean paste cake.

Jing'er ran over and got another piece of snack, then climbed onto the kang, sat on it and started eating.

Everyone laughed when they saw it.

Jing'er raised his head, his cheeks bulging with pastry, and looked at the people in the room with confusion, as if asking why everyone was laughing.

The laughter in the room became louder.

Suddenly a mellow voice asked, "What happened? Why are you so happy?"

Before anyone could make a move, Jing'er jumped up and said, "Daddy, Daddy!"

A man in a royal blue silk gown walked in. He had a gentle look on his face and a faint smile between his brows. Who else could it be but Xu Lingyi?

He walked forward and hugged Jing'er.

Jing'er hurriedly stuffed the half-eaten bean paste cake into Xu Lingyi's mouth: "Daddy, have some snacks!"

Xu Lingyi chuckled and took a small bite following Jing'er's actions.

Xu Siyu and Xu Sijie hurried forward to pay their respects. Eleventh Lady also got off the kang and told the maid to serve tea.

Xu Lingyi sat on the kang and asked Shiyi Niang: "Why did you come back at this time?"

Eleventh Lady smiled and said, "I met the Fourth Grandma of the Tang Family at the Gan Family and talked to her for a while. Then I went to Princess Fucheng's residence, so I came back late."

"Why did you suddenly think of going to Princess Fucheng's residence?" Xu Lingyi asked curiously, "But what's going on with the Zhou family?"

"It's nothing important!" Shiyi Niang placed the tea brought by the maid in front of Xu Lingyi, "Since I'm going out, I might as well go there."

Xu Sijie was still a little confused and stood quietly listening to the conversation. However, Xu Siyu heard some side information and winked at Xu Sijie. Then, he stood up and said goodbye while Xu Lingyi took a sip of tea.

Ever since Xu Lingyi and Xu Siyu went to worship Wenquxing that day, he had some inexplicable feelings when he thought about how he didn't say a word on the way and how Xu Siyu's seemingly calm and reserved demeanor was filled with irrepressible joy.

Seeing that three of his four sons were present, he thought for a moment and invited Xu Siyu and Xu Sijie to dinner. He also told Shiyi Niang, "Call Zhun Ge'er as well!"

Eleventh Lady really enjoyed the lively atmosphere of everyone eating together, and she smiled and sent someone to call Xu Sizhun to ask the kitchen to add more dishes.

* * * * * *

In the evening, Eleventh Lady asked Xu Lingyi: "Is there any good news about the Wang family?"

"Mr. Dou wrote a memorial to protect Wang Jiubao." Xu Lingyi put down the book he was reading halfway, smiled at Shiyi Niang who was braiding her hair beside the bed and joked, "I didn't expect you to learn how to read people's faces?"

"My Lord, you were so happy today while holding Jin Ge'er. Even a blind person would know that you are in a good mood!" Eleventh Lady said coquettishly, "How could I not see that?"

Xu Lingyi dropped the book, picked up Shiyi Niang and threw her on the bed, then he fell on top of her.

"It's so hot!" Eleventh Lady muttered and pushed him.

"It's hot!" A smile appeared in Xu Lingyi's eyes. He leaned close to Shiyi Niang's ear and said ambiguously, "Then take off your clothes! There's no one else around anyway..." As he said that, he laughed softly, "It's not like I haven't seen it before..."

Eleventh Lady couldn't help but blush.

That guy actually brought her in front of the peep show a few days ago... so that he could see it clearly...

"My Lord!" The scene of that day seemed to be right in front of her eyes. Her body suddenly softened and her voice was filled with a hint of hesitation.

Xu Lingyi bit her ear and smiled. He unbuttoned her collar skillfully, revealing a moon-white bellyband embroidered with green waterweed patterns.

"The rose-red one embroidered with peonies is still the best!" He whispered in her ear, half-pulling off his bellyband, letting the plum-red color on her bust be reflected on the green waterweed pattern, creating a gorgeous look that made the hidden desire in his heart burn like fire.

Eleventh Lady pushed him away and said, "Since it doesn't look good, it won't be too late to see it tomorrow when I change into the rose-red Marquis's dress!" She was about to turn her back, but Xu Lingyi bit the plum-red spot on her chest.

She gasped.

I feel my body getting softer.

Xu Lingyi chuckled and played with the plum red on his tongue for a while before looking up: "If there is no meat, fish and shrimp are also good. I always accommodate you!"

This guy likes to act cute after getting an advantage. She is not as shameless as him, and she is no match for him in words.

Eleventh Lady simply kept silent and bit his shoulder.

He laughed loudly, turned over and half leaned on the pillow at the head of the bed, looking at her with burning eyes: "Come, come into my arms!"

Let her take the initiative!

Then he teased her, saying that she was throwing herself into his arms!

Eleventh Lady gave him a sidelong glance.

Xu Lingyi suppressed his laughter and lowered his voice to coax her: "Be good! Come into my arms!" His mellow voice lowered, taking on a hint of bewitching.

Eleventh Lady gave him a fierce look and couldn't help laughing...

* * * * * *

It was almost dawn when Eleventh Lady had the chance to talk to him.

"Bin Ju came early this morning. She said that the child was white and plump, without even a single mark on his body, and didn't look like the child of someone who couldn't make ends meet. So she didn't dare bring him into the mansion. She wanted to bring him in to show you after a while, when the baby's milk fat has gone down and he doesn't look as ugly as he does now." At this point, she said with some worry, "I hope the Wang family will see that the child has lost weight, so they won't blame us for not taking good care of the child!"

There had been no news from Binju since she went back that day, and they couldn't ask about it. Although Xu Lingyi didn't ask, she could see that Xu Lingyi was a little worried - sometimes plans are not as good as changes. Otherwise, how could there be the word "what if"!

Xu Lingyi was a little surprised: "I didn't expect Wan Daxian's family to be so attentive!"

Upon hearing this, Eleventh Lady burst out laughing: "What? It was all Wan Daxian's idea. As soon as she saw the child, she wanted to hold him..." As she spoke, she thought of Bin Ju's blushing face when she said this, and she laughed again, "She has improved a lot since following Wan Daxian. It shows that you will become like whoever you follow!" Her tone was very relieved.

Xu Lingyi also laughed and teased her: "Then what do you look like?"

Eleventh Lady simply flirted with him. She said seriously, "My Lord, don't you know? People in the mansion say that I am becoming more and more serious now. When they talk to me, they have to be extremely alert..."

Xu Lingyi laughed and rubbed her hair which had been messed up by him: "Close your eyes and go to sleep. Don't worry about the Wang family's affairs. I'm here for you!" His voice was very gentle.

Eleventh Lady didn't want to move even her little finger. She said nothing more. She closed her eyes, curled up in his arms and fell asleep.

* * * * * *

But within two days, things took a turn for the worse.

The Dali Division identified Wang Jiubao's 19 crimes. Wang's family was confiscated, and Wang Jiubao and several of his capable subordinates who had accepted the imperial amnesty were sentenced to death, and his wife and children were exiled to Liaodong.

When the news came, Xu Lingyi's face was as gloomy as water.

It was a desolate place, and only those who had failed in the military would go there to guard it. Since he had won the first two battles, many people who were willing to be loyal to him were promoted to high positions, became successful, and served in wealthy places.

In Liaodong, he had no one he could trust.

Eleventh Lady tiptoed up behind him, put her arms around his waist, and put her face against his back.

"My Lord," she said softly, "are you worried about the Emperor's intentions?"

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Just ended a day-long meeting!

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I'll post a draft first and fix the bugs later!