Chapter 588: Angry (5)
"That's right." Gao Yang rarely agreed with Ji Yushu's words.
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The Lin'an Marquis' Mansion in Dingjing City seemed much more deserted than the vibrant scene of two years ago. No longer were there the constant stream of carriages and horses, and the number of visitors to Xie Ding's residence was decreasing day by day. It couldn't be helped; ever since Xie Jingxing's death, Xie Ding seemed to have lost interest in court affairs. The Xie family, once the most troubled family, a source of endless headaches for even the late emperor, had finally lost its spirit and was no longer viable.
The two Xie family members still climbing the career ladder are Xie Changwu and Xie Changchao. While they aren't as impressive as Xie Jingxing back then, they do have some talent. If they weren't illegitimate sons, they would have climbed even faster and higher. Even so, their current level of advancement is truly regrettable.
At the Xie residence, Fang was handing newly made clothes to Xie Changwu. Although Fang was now nearly forty years old, she didn't look too old. Unlike Princess Yuqing, who was born into a royal family and had an elegant demeanor, Fang retained a touch of the delicate, graceful demeanor typical of Jiangnan women. She spoke softly and gently, drawing a wave of affection from the moment she met her.
With such a delicate and charming demeanor, it is no wonder that when Lin'an Marquis Xie Ding finally got a wife like Princess Yuqing, he still went to bed with Fang.
Fang said, "This is new material this year. I asked the tailor to make some winter clothes for you two brothers. Dingjing City is getting colder every day. You are out and about all day, so don't catch a cold."
Xie Changwu took it and said, "Thank you, mother." But he was thinking about other things.
"Your brother's clothes are here too. I heard Changchao went out hunting with someone. How come he hasn't come back in so long?" Fang complained, "The Marquis was just telling me yesterday that Changchao had been dreaming of going to the Ministry of Personnel. He had wanted to take Changchao to see the Minister of Personnel to have a chat, but Changchao wasn't here these days, so we had to miss the opportunity." Fang sighed, "Changchao used to be so focused on advancement, but now he's thinking about having fun?"
Xie Changwu forced a smile and said, "Third brother...it's not entirely for fun. It's just that the weather has been cold and snowy lately, so it's probably difficult to go out hunting, so you've been delayed. You should be back in a few days. Then I'll ask father to invite the Minister of Personnel to a banquet."
Hearing this, Fang became a little nervous: "The snow is so strong, will the mountain be closed? Will Chang Chao be in danger?"
"How could that be?" Xie Changwu said with a smile, "Many people are following us, and they are all experienced people. Don't worry, mother."
Only then did Fang finally feel relieved. She took Xie Changwu's hand and said, "You two are all I have left now. Master has been indifferent to me for so many years, and back then, Xie Jingxing was oppressing you two brothers. Seeing you suffer, it pained me deeply. I endured all these years, and thankfully, God has seen through him and killed him off. Now, there's no one left in the Lin'an Marquisate to stand in your way. You must keep moving forward and trample underfoot those who mocked us mother and son. In the future, even the Marquis will not be able to ignore your achievements and earn me an imperial decree. Then, with your status as a bastard gone, the entire Lin'an Marquisate will be yours." Although Fang spoke softly, a hint of resentment and resentment lingered in her voice. It seemed she had been suppressing this anger for so many years.
Xie Changwu said, "Don't worry, mother. Since God has let Xie Jingxing die early, it means that God is on our side. One day, we, mother and son, will have the final say in the Lin'an Marquis' Mansion!"
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