After a moment's thought, Xu Milu understood Wei Ying's meaning.
After Wei Zheng's death, the Wei family was in a rather awkward situation. On the one hand, Li Shimin was suspicious and wary of the Wei family because of Hou Junji's rebellion, and even canceled Wei Shuyu's marriage to the princess. On the other hand, Li Shimin loved talent, and although he did not give important positions to the Wei family father and son, he still kept an eye on the Wei family.
In the face of the snow disaster, everyone else can distribute porridge and give alms, but his family cannot. Otherwise, he would be suspected of "winning people's hearts," and he would be unable to clear his name even if he jumped into the Yellow River.
For the first time, she truly realized the horror of a monarchical feudal society, and she could better understand the cruelty behind the seemingly casual line in novels and TV dramas, "Thunder and rain are all the emperor's grace."
"It's alright. Whatever Madam Xu wants to donate, I'll have the magistrate of Chang'an come and collect it in three days."
Cheng Chumo bowed slightly:
“I know you are kind-hearted, but after a natural disaster, there may be man-made disasters. Right now, the area outside the city is full of all sorts of people, and Mo Xuan is not by your side. It is better to be cautious. The court already has a plan, and I think the houses will be repaired soon to accommodate those disaster victims.”
Xu Milu nodded: "Then thank you very much, Young Master Cheng."
“Madam Xu, we’ve eaten and drunk together before, why are we still so distant? If you don’t mind, just call me Xuancheng and him Xuanbo.”
Wei Ying resumed his usual carefree, smiling demeanor.
"The names Wei family's young master and Cheng family's young master sound truly heartbreaking."
"No, I find it disgusting."
Xu Milu said righteously, "Are you finished eating? If you are, go back to where you came from. It was Young Master Cheng who helped me, what does it have to do with you?"
"Oh dear, Xuanbo and I are like brothers, like brothers. Did I not contribute anything to what he did?"
Wei Ying immediately put on a show of Xi Shi clutching her heart, and used a joke to get away with it. Before leaving, he also openly took half a pot of osmanthus wine that Xu Milu had left on the table.
...
After seeing the two off, Xu Milu's mood improved significantly. She even built a snowman in the yard. Suddenly, the system, which had been secretly observing her, spoke up:
There are many proverbs on Earth about the preciousness of time. Why would the host waste time on unimportant people and things?
The electronic voice was full of confusion; it was clearly referring to Wei Ying and Cheng Chumo.
"Humans are social animals. If I keep tense up, that string in my brain will break sooner or later. Since I have the ability, I should enjoy life instead of just focusing on survival. Besides, how boring would it be if I didn't make the most of my long life?"
Xu Milu smiled and pinched the snowman's nose before stretching and walking into the house.
[...]
The system fell silent again.
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