Chapter 735 Good Intentions (Part 1)
Four hundred thousand troops were transferred from Shandong and Shanxi... Although Xu Lingyi was at home, he had been paying close attention to the affairs of the court. He did not hear about the decision the emperor had just made.
Changing the generals on the battlefield...
He thought for a moment and asked King Yong, "How is the war going now? Who proposed to replace Ouyang Ming?"
Xuantong City was captured and Fan Weigang's whereabouts were unknown.
It’s better not to know, death is the punishment for the crime.
I am afraid that if he is still alive, the family will be implicated if he is held accountable later.
"Datong General Zhao Nuo blocked Dazi in Datong and urgently requested reinforcements. The emperor sent Ouyang Ming." Prince Yong smiled, "Minister Lu of the Ministry of War went to Tongzhou in person to transport grain and grass. I also informed Minister Peng Qiang about the matter of Jin Ge'er." "This is a sure win. The governors of the Five Military Governors' Office are all vying to go, right?" Xu Lingyi smiled, "If we also join in, I'm afraid it will cause gossip." Talking about the war again, "Do you know who was sent as the lieutenant general?"
"It seems that several lieutenant generals from Shandong and Henan have been transferred here." Prince Yong came excitedly, but seeing that Xu Lingyi was really not interested, he made a fuss and said a few nonsense words before leaving awkwardly.
Xu Lingyi sat alone in the room for a long time.
Ouyang Ming was appointed General of Pingxi... He had been serving in the Imperial Guard, so his loyalty was beyond doubt, but fighting was not a matter of loyalty. Fan Weigang was a bodyguard of the previous emperor, and because of his loyalty, he was appointed General of Xuantong... I don't know what he is doing now?
He stood in front of the "Kyushu Map" with a somewhat gloomy look on his face.
Eleventh Lady was thinking about it there.
Prince Yong was not invited to have dinner, and considering the time, he should have left.
She sent Leng Xiang to find out.
He came in with a smile and said, "Madam, the Wanyi Zong family and the Chang Jiuhe family have been settled. I am here to kowtow to you!"
"Let them in!" Upon hearing the news that Xuantong Prefecture had been breached, Shiyi Niang immediately asked Wan Daxian to take Wan Yizong's family in Guolin and Chang Jiuhe's family in Tianzhuang to the house in Jinyu Lane. She was afraid that Dazi would fight his way to Yanjing, and the two families would be unable to avoid him and be affected by the war.
"Madam is kindhearted and merciful, saving people from suffering." A few days later, the Wanyi clan and the Changjiuhe clan still looked pale and trembling when talking about this matter. "If you hadn't asked us to leave behind those things we couldn't carry and rush into the city before the gates closed, we wouldn't be able to enter the city even if we wanted to!"
Eleventh Lady was a little surprised.
Chang Jiuhe's family explained hurriedly, "After Xuantong was defeated, so many people fled to Yanjing. Now everyone knows the news and is coming to the city. The people from the Five Cities Army are driving away the refugees outside the city gate every day. Those who are wearing coarse clothes are not allowed to enter the city. Some people had to go to Shandong and Henan. I heard that there were tens of thousands of people! They ate all the tree bark on the road." Wan Yi Zong's family also sighed, "Our head sits under the eaves smoking every day. He said that if the lady's letter comes a little later, we won't be able to enter the city." He added, "Madam, you won't really attack, will you? This is under the feet of the emperor!" Eleventh Lady was also unsure.
If Xu Lingyi couldn't protect her, then people like Wan Yi Zong and Chang Jiuhe would be even less protected!
"Probably not!" She said vaguely, "Anyway, as long as I have a day, you will have a day too!" The two of them felt relieved and thanked Shiyi Niang again and again. Shiyi Niang chatted with them for a few words. The two of them looked at Han Xiao coming in from outside and standing aside without saying a word. Knowing that Shiyi Niang had something to do, they kowtowed respectfully and took their leave.
"Madam, Prince Yong has already left. The Marquis is alone in the study." She bowed with a smile and said tactfully, "He told me to light the lamps, but he didn't see anyone." Eleventh Lady nodded, and only asked Xu Lingyi when he returned to his room, "What is Prince Yong doing here?"
"Nothing!" Xu Lingyi said lightly, "We talked about the war."
Not a single specific word was said.
Eleventh Lady didn't ask either.
Help him to rest gently.
In the middle of the night, Xu Lingyi held her in his arms. Contrary to his usual tenderness and affection, he was eager but also a little impatient. He was unwilling to let go for a moment, as if she would slip away if he was not careful.
Eleventh Lady was infected, and her body soon began to boil like boiling water. But as the tide surged, she gradually lost the rhythm, and in the end, she could only endure it, and she began to understand a little in her heart.
He seemed to be using this opportunity to prove something!
She couldn't bear to open her mouth to blame him, and instead tried to relax as much as possible and let him do whatever he wanted... It was not until she gradually felt dizzy that Xu Lingyi realized something was wrong. He stopped and hugged Shiyi Niang, whose eyes and eyebrows were a little stiff: "Moyan, Moyan", his voice anxious and uneasy.
Shiyi Niang recovered her breath.
Xu Lingyi has been acting very abnormal these days.
There must be something on his mind that he can't get over, but he can't express it to the people around him.
Thinking of how he calmly arranged household affairs when the late emperor summoned him to the palace for the last time, she felt deep sympathy for him and could not help but gently stroke his back to soothe his emotions.
What happened to me today? I couldn't control my emotions.
Xu Lingyi felt guilty and turned over to lie on the side, but his heavy breathing did not subside for a long time.
In the darkness, Eleventh Lady gritted her teeth, lay on top of him, bit his ear and whispered, "I like it very much..." She reached out her hand and teased him.
Xu Lingyi knew her body. At this moment, she was just following his will. He felt guilty, but his body couldn't help it... He hesitated for a while before holding her hand. "Moyan!" He kissed her cheek, "I'm fine..." His voice was tightly taut, and it seemed very difficult.
Eleventh Lady felt that his body was even more excited... so she simply went into the alley.
Xu Lingyi hummed softly, and couldn't hold it in any longer. He turned over and pressed her down and began to move rhythmically!
Fortunately, Eleventh Lady's rare initiative was like a soul-stirring incense, which made him surrender to the city without holding out for too long.
Eleventh Lady let out a long sigh.
Xu Lingyi was reluctant to get up, and stayed affectionate with her for a long time before carrying her to the bathroom.
After I had tidied myself up and lay down again, I could hear the maids getting up outside.
"My Lord, let me serve you!"
In the past, there were times when the noise lasted until dawn, but considering that their son, daughter-in-law, grandson and two aunts would come to pay their respects to them, they would get up first, pay their respects to the lady-in-law and then come back to take a nap.
This time Xu Lingyi did not say anything. Instead, he held Eleventh Lady, who was about to get up, tightly in his arms and told her the answer with practical actions.
"Hou Cha..." Eleventh Lady was a little uneasy.
Xu Lingyi covered her eyes with his big hands and said, "Go to sleep!" Then he said, "I'll stay with you!"
His arms were very warm, and Shiyi Niang was really tired. As soon as she closed her eyes, she woke up again. However, Xu Lingyi whispered softly in her ear, "I'm here." She could no longer open her eyelids and fell into a deep sleep.
After an unknown amount of time, Amber called her softly, "Madam, Madam, please wake up! Princess Jiangdu is here!"
Eleventh Lady sat up suddenly: "Where is the Marquis?" "The Marquis has been called into the palace by the Emperor!" Amber had already prepared clothes for her and knew what she was most worried about. "Tell the Fourth Young Madam and the Fifth Young Madam that you caught a cold yesterday and feel a little dizzy. Ask them to come and pay their respects in the evening!" Eleventh Lady nodded hurriedly, got up and put on her clothes.
Amber caught a glimpse of purple marks on the good shoulder left by sucking, she lowered her head and smiled, then deftly helped him put on the jacket.
Princess Jiangdu couldn't wait any longer and went into the main room, shouting, "Aunt, aunt!" Ever since Jiang'er went to Guizhou, Shiyi Niang changed from "Lady of the Marquis of Yongping" to "Aunt."
Eleventh Lady's hands and feet were a little weak, and Zuan'er tried twice but failed. Amber looked up and hurried forward to help, but Princess Jiangdu had already rushed in.
"Oh! My aunt hasn't finished dressing yet!" Princess Jiangdu was a little surprised. She was always generous and not embarrassed. She sat next to Eleventh Lady, but her eyes were attracted by a flower in her dressing table.
"It's so beautiful!" She held it in her hands and admired it.
The hairpin was as big as a baby's palm, with white shells as petals, made into a budding magnolia flower. The lace was decorated with a string of light red coral and purple pearls. The color was elegant yet gorgeous, which was stunning to look at.
This flower was given by Xu Lingyi. I used to think it was too big and too heavy, and it might slip off my hair if I wasn't careful. But now I think it's a nice thing to hold in my hand and play with.
Eleventh Lady smiled and asked Princess Jiangdu softly, "How come you have time to come to my place today?" She did not mention the matter of the hairpin.
Princess Jiangdu had also seen the world, and she had come for something, so she didn't take it seriously. She casually put the hairpin in the mirror case and said seriously, "Aunt, did you know that the third brother will be here tomorrow?" Eleventh Lady stood up and led Princess Jiangdu to sit on the big kang by the window, smiling and saying, "I know."
"Then do you know what the third brother is here for?" Princess Jiangdu asked.
Eleventh Lady was slightly stunned: "I haven't had time to tell Lord Hou about this yet!"
As soon as she finished speaking, Princess Jiangdu said, "Oh my God, you really don't care about Jiange'er at all. Ouyang Ming will soon be appointed as the General of Pingxi and lead 400,000 troops to Datong to fight the enemy. The third brother kindly came to ask my uncle to transfer Jiange'er from Guizhou back to Yanjing to work with Minister Lu to transfer military supplies. When Ouyang Ming wins the battle, with Jiange's status, how can he be the leader of the army?" "To get the title of Marquis." She said anxiously, "Aunt, this is a rare opportunity. I don't know how many people are watching it inside and outside the Great Zhou! Even if the third brother came forward, it would not be smooth sailing. As a result, my uncle said that he was afraid of gossip and politely refused the third brother. The third brother was so angry that he jumped up and down at home. It was the third sister-in-law who came to tell me and asked me to persuade my uncle. I didn't know it until then."
Eleventh Lady was delighted when she heard this.
She had never thought of letting her son fight with Xu Sizhen, but she was still a little worried about her son's future. Now there was an opportunity to make her son's future more clear, so of course she was happy. But as soon as this happiness appeared on her face, she quickly calmed down.
You can be made a marquis or an earl just by transporting food and grass... There is no such thing as a free lunch!
What I am afraid of is that by then the military achievements will be taken away from those soldiers who fought with real guns and swords on the battlefield but have no background.
What's more, Xu Lingyi also felt that it was not okay.