With a pale face and an apologetic expression, Chen Yuqiao said, "Third Uncle, it's also my fault. I was a bit impatient and didn't control my emotions. I won't do it again."
After tidying up the room where they were recuperating, everyone went to the front yard.
Xu Di had already made arrangements for his men. He extracted a lot of useful information from a survivor, found a guard skilled in disguise to impersonate those people, and the group of ten left Miaozhou for the capital.
Xu Di said to Xu Zhi, "Xiao Jiu, I've almost finished what I need to do here. I have to go back to Dengzhou in the next couple of days."
Xu Zhi was very reluctant to see Xu Di leave. She felt that with Xu Di around, she had a pillar of support and felt at ease.
Xu Di could tell what Xu Zhi was thinking from her expression. He wanted to touch his sister's hair, but then he remembered that they were both married. He sighed and said to Xu Zhi, "Things here are basically settled. We just need someone from the capital to escort Chu Huaigui and the others back to the capital. What arrangements you and Boyuan will make later depends on His Majesty's decision."
Xu Zhi sighed as she thought of the somewhat frightening future, and said softly, "When will I be able to escape this life of being controlled by others?"
Xu Di didn't understand the meaning of those words at first, but once he did, he looked at Xu Zhi with a solemn expression.
Seeing Xu Di's expression, Xu Zhi couldn't help but laugh and said, "Brother, it's nothing. I just feel that people can't do whatever they want. Like me, I originally had my own ideas, but because of these external affairs, I could only put down what I was doing halfway. The situation forced me to submit to it."
Xu Di was surprised that his sister would have such thoughts. In fact, although Xu Zhi was a native of Daliang, she was raised by Chen Zhaoci and the other two from a young age. She had her own ideas and would naturally analyze problems from different perspectives.
Xu Di put his arm around Xu Zhi's shoulder and led her towards his courtyard. As they walked, he said softly, "Xiao Jiu, the situation you described is actually because you're in a low position. There are too many things above you that restrict you. Once you're in front of many people, you'll naturally be able to do whatever you want. But don't worry, Grandfather, Father, and my eldest brother are always scheming and plotting, all for the sake of giving you and your sisters more freedom."
Xu Zhi suddenly looked up at her brother, whose face was calm, but her heart was in turmoil.
Xu Di just smiled, looking at the sky that looked as if it had been washed clean, still as calm and serene as ever, and said, "When you're alive, you always have to do something for the people around you and for yourself. You don't need to worry about things at home. With me and Father here, you and Boyuan can take good care of yourselves outside. If you don't have the chance to return to the capital for a year or two, then don't even think about going back. If Father doesn't have the chance to come see you, Mother will always have the chance to come over."
Xu Zhi nodded blankly. She felt that Xu Di was right. She couldn't do anything for her family now, so she should stay away from the center of trouble and not get involved in any problems, so as not to burden her family with taking care of her.
With slow steps, Xu Di spoke in a low voice, "I came from Dengzhou this time because someone provoked you. But don't worry, it won't happen again. Our family doesn't just swallow this kind of loss so easily."
Xu Zhi burst out laughing. Since she was little, her mother and brother had told her that she should never suffer a loss, no matter what she ate, and if she did, she should always find a way to get it back.
When Xu Di saw Xu Zhi laugh, he laughed too. The two siblings seemed to have returned to their childhood, when they traveled thousands of miles with their parents to that very desolate Hexi County.
Xu Di didn't leave for another two days, but before leaving, he gave Xu Bai a severe lesson. It wasn't a physical punishment, but a mental one. Xu Di knew exactly where to strike Xu Bai. After a deep exchange of ideas, Xu Bai was stunned for a long time. Wu Muyue was also curious about Xu Di's way of educating Xu Bai.
Wu Muyue had been taking care of Xu Bai for several years, so he naturally knew what kind of person his grandson was. Although he was young, he learned things quickly and had a somewhat flamboyant personality. If he became too flamboyant, it would interfere with his studies. This had always been one of Xu Bai's weaknesses. Originally, Wu Muyue felt a bit sorry for Xu Di when he disciplined Xu Bai, but who knew that Xu Bai would not only study harder afterward, but his personality would also become more composed.
Wu Muyue thought that Xu Zhi, Xu Di, and Xu Bai were siblings. He found an opportunity to ask Xu Zhi what was going on. Xu Zhi thought about how Xu Di, her older brother, had attacked Xu Bai in every way over the past ten years, and couldn't help but laugh.
He recounted a few amusing anecdotes from the brothers' childhood, which swayed Wu Muyue's interest. However, some things cannot be copied verbatim. But once Xu Bai becomes too flamboyant, he could take him to Xu Di's side and have Xu Di scold him. This would be effective for a long time. Perhaps this method is feasible?
Wu Muyue stroked his beard, nodding as he thought. Xu Bai, who was writing with a pen, sneezed angrily. Chen Yukang, who was sitting next to him, moved away from him with disgust, frowning and saying, "What's wrong with you? You sneezed so suddenly. Look, my paper is covered in it."
Xu Bai rubbed his nose vigorously and said nonchalantly, "I could have told you in advance if I sneezed. It was really sudden for me, you know."
Chen Yukang, as if struck by a thought, leaned on the table and asked Xu Bai with a smile, "Xu Xiaobai, tell me, who's thinking about you?"
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