Chapter 466 Chang Qiu Luan 9
"This girl from the Xu family is truly remarkable. She's incredibly clever and quick to understand. Most importantly, she knows how to strike the right balance. She's truly an expert."
Zhu Biao changed into his night clothes, and the couple closed the door to chat about gossip. Naturally, they had to mention the most exciting happy event in the previous dynasty.
He also heard from his mother about the Xu family girl's behavior today, as well as her behavior of asking for grace for the orphans adopted by the Xu family. It must be said that she barely has a little bit of her wife's true teachings.
"Father had just promoted Zhu Xian to the position of Deputy Commander of the Left Guard of the Imperial Guards, and right after, she justly and impartially requested grace. Without a single word, she made it clear that her family would never form cliques or condone illegal activities, and she wouldn't offend her uncles who also came from Huaixi. She's a truly brilliant tactic."
Qiu Luan smiled faintly. "That's just the beginning. Her true abilities haven't even been revealed yet. Just wait and see. You outside only think of her as a female scholar, but I want to praise her as a female Zhuge Liang. If the fourth son can marry her, he will be very lucky."
"That's true. My brother is not bad either."
Zhu Biao muttered softly, and when he saw his wife's half-smile, his temper died down. He hugged her and coaxed her, "Go to sleep, go to sleep. It's getting late. I have to go to court early tomorrow morning. There are so many things to do in the court these days. I'm so busy that I feel dizzy. Let's get some rest."
"Keep busy, who can be busier than you? You took advantage of your wife's medical skills and didn't take your health seriously. Now you finally know how to rest."
Chang Qiuluan glared at him, casually twisted his wrist, and made sure that he was in good health and could kill a cow, then he said nothing more.
The next day, Zhu Biao got up at dawn, put on his clothes quietly, and when he saw Qiu Luan sleeping soundly, he came out of the bedroom quietly.
Just after finishing breakfast, he heard that a group of nobles from Huaixi had sent gifts to Duke Wei yesterday. He also heard that the eldest daughter of the Xu family had moved away. He then registered these gifts one by one and ordered people to move them all to the Prince of Yan's mansion.
"This is a brilliant idea. I'm afraid the fourth brother is really going to be in trouble this time."
Thinking of his fourth brother, who was currently training with Xu Da, Duke of Wei, in Beiping, Zhu Biao was actually quite excited. Since his daughter was so outstanding, Uncle Xu must be even more capable. After such a long time under his father-in-law Yue Lai, the fourth brother would surely be much more mature when he returned.
Comrade Zhu Biao, the Executive Vice Emperor of the Ming Dynasty, who has an increasingly heavy workload, also wants to have a capable assistant today.
With this expectation, when Zhu Biao saw his brother for the first time after more than three months, even though he had prepared himself mentally, he couldn't help but exclaim: "He's thinner... and darker."
He almost couldn't recognize this coal-like brother. In the past, Zhu Di had the most flamboyant personality and always loved to wear bright red clothes. With his noble and handsome face, he was truly a man of great character and vigor.
But what he's wearing now... makes his baby brother look even darker.
Zhu Di was clearly feeling down, and he didn't notice his elder brother's slightly odd tone. He was still thinking to himself with a sullen expression, "Brother, do you know what I saw when I went out this time?"
Zhu Biao was about to make a joke, but when he looked at his brother's expression of suppressed anger and grief, the somewhat relaxed smile on the prince's face slowly disappeared, and he couldn't help but become serious: "What a scene?"
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After coming out of the Eastern Palace, Zhu Di looked somewhat dejected and unwilling, but Zhu Biao, on the other hand, showed no emotion at all. He was at leisure and helped his brother to check on the subordinates he brought back, and gave them a position as a centurion in the Protectorate of the Imperial Guards.
"Brother, I..."
"Big brother! Fourth brother!"
"Daddy, Fourth Uncle!"
Zhu Di wanted to say something, but was silenced by the sudden appearance of two little kids. He caught the two children flying towards him, and a cheerful smile appeared on his face: "Oh, it's Old Twelve and Xiongying. How are you? Did you miss me after being away for so many days?"
"Of course I miss you. Xiongying keeps asking his uncle three times a day when you'll be back. It's driving me crazy." Qiu Luan, who was following the child, smiled and took over the conversation, "Amitabha, these two little ancestors are finally back because of you."
"Sister-in-law!"
Zhu Di quickly bowed to Qiu Luan and said, "I was ignorant before and ran away, causing my family to worry."
He admitted his mistake very quickly, fearing that he would be a step slower.
"Okay, it's good that you know you were ignorant before." Chang Qiuluan raised his eyebrows, "From now on, just study hard in the main hall. Your future wife is a female student. Be careful not to fall behind in your studies and end up being laughed at by your wife."
When Zhu Di heard his sister-in-law mention marriage, the gloom on his face became more obvious. However, after looking at his sister-in-law in front of him, he just mumbled a few words and did not say directly to her face "I will never marry a girl from the Xu family".
It was a pity that his elder brother and his wife didn't understand his temper. Just looking at his sullen face and his refusal to speak, you could tell he was still hiding his resentment.
"I'm going to take my fourth brother out for a while. You should take Xiongying and Old Twelve back first. Don't let them play too late."
Zhu Biao glanced at his brother, still wanting to talk to him alone to persuade him. Chang Qiuluan saw that his plan was natural and accepted it. He took the two children's hands and turned away.
A few days later, she began to help the Queen prepare for the wedding of Prince Yan and the eldest daughter of Duke Wei, and it seemed that they were just waiting for Duke Wei to come back so that the two could get married.
These days, she had an excuse to summon Xu Miaoyun to the palace frequently. Normally, two people who had decided to get married should not meet each other, but she called Miaoyun to choose a wedding dress. In such a huge palace, it would be a coincidence if the two of them could meet.
Chang Qiuluan was sitting in an armchair and hadn't finished his tea when Zhu Di walked in aggressively.
Ning Guo's eyes immediately lit up: "Fourth brother, why are you... here?" His tone was filled with gossip.
Qiu Luan, however, could clearly tell from his pursed lips and furrowed brows that this man had come with ill intentions, so he slammed the tea bowl heavily on the tray.
Bang--
The clear and loud voice startled Zhu Di, and his aura was weakened by the stern gaze of his sister-in-law.
"Everyone else, please step back. If any word gets out about what happened today, you will be the only ones I'll hold accountable."
"yes."
When the palace maids filed out, Qiu Luan was the only one in the empty hall who asked calmly:
"Is this where you're supposed to be?"
Qiu Luan's voice was neither loud nor low, and there was no trace of anger in it, but it made Zhu Di's skin tense up, but he just stiffened his neck and refused to speak.
"Sister-in-law~ Fourth Brother, you can't wait to meet your future sister-in-law~ Although your behavior is a bit inappropriate, it's understandable."
Chang Qiuluan secretly shook her head in her heart. If the fourth brother was really as Ning Guo said, she would never do such a thing. It was obvious that he had no good intentions.
Unfortunately, Ning Guo interrupted him. Zhu Di realized what was happening and quickly said, "Who wants to see her? I came to her today to make it clear that whoever wants to marry this Xu family girl can do so. Anyway, I will never marry her!"
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