Although Old Man Xu was worried about the lack of money in the mansion, he couldn't blame Gu for anything. She was the daughter of the Minister of Revenue, and if she was pessimistic about the mansion's situation, it must be clear that they were truly poor.
At night, Yingjiu followed the instructions and went to the warehouse behind the study to watch Huixiang's theft. However, as soon as he reached the roof and saw the people inside, Yingjiu retreated without hesitation. If he didn't leave, he would be exposed.
"Second Miss? Are you asleep?"
Xu Yixing had indeed just fallen asleep, and this slight cry almost scared her to death. Who was it that was talking in her ear in the middle of the night?
"Ying Jiu? Are you sick? What are you doing?!"
Ying Jiu stood by the bed, holding the tassel hanging from the bed curtain in his hand, and swept it across Xu Yixing's face, trying to wake her up.
"Yes, I just saw General Xu in the warehouse."
"Huh?" Xu Yixing's displeasure disappeared all of a sudden and he immediately became sober.
"He didn't find you, did he?" Dad is a veteran, so he is very sensitive to any movement. Xu Yixing was really afraid that Ying Jiu would be discovered.
"No, as soon as I saw it was him, I left immediately and didn't stay long."
"That's good, that's good. You're smart. So what was he doing when you went there?"
Ying Jiu tilted his head slightly, as if he was thinking.
"It seemed like he didn't do anything, just stood there. But I only watched for a moment, and I don't know what happened after that."
Xu Yixing nodded. No matter what the reason was for his father to suddenly go to the warehouse, he would definitely find that something was missing and then investigate, but it would be earlier than he expected.
Gu Shuang, you are dead!
"Yingjiu, you don't have to keep an eye on that place these days. Dad will definitely send someone to watch over it. It will be easy to be exposed if you go there again."
"yes."
"By the way, everyone in the mansion will receive rewards during the New Year. Do you have any rules for rewarding your shadow guards?" After all, they are following me, so I can't treat them unfairly.
"Don't worry about that, Miss. Our Shadow Guards' supplies don't go through Miss or the former Matron Bai. There are rules for that."
"Madame Bai doesn't care about your money?"
"Of course. Once you take control of the money, it will definitely affect the actions of the Shadow Guards. This is also a big taboo."
Xu Yixing seemed to understand. In her opinion, these people were once the Bai family's employees, so it didn't matter who paid them. But she could also think that it was the right thing to do to separate the money of the shadow guards so that they would not be interfered with by outsiders.
My grandfather had probably been on guard for a long time, for example, in case Nanny Bai betrayed him, he would not let the shadow guard change his mind as well.
Thank you, I am truly grateful! I love my grandfather, I love my mother, and I love Aunt Bai!
After a good night's sleep, Xu Yixing even saw Gu Shuang kneeling on the ground in the snow in his dream, confessing his sins.
On the first day of the Lunar New Year, after giving red envelopes to several maids and servants in the courtyard, she began to while away her time boredly.
It’s really not easy to be the second young lady. You can’t go horseback riding or take your sisters out for a stroll. After all, Yi Yan is a calm and steady person.
A maid ran in in a panic, breathing out white air: "Miss, quickly go to the main hall!"
"What's up?"
"Receive the imperial edict, receive the imperial edict, the imperial edict has arrived!"
Xu Yixing took a deep breath, put on his cloak and walked quickly towards the front yard.
Here it comes, it’s here again! Sigh… My life is so miserable, I still have to marry Lu Anyuan and be Xu Yiyan’s substitute, ahhhhhh, I’m so annoyed!
Don’t panic, don’t be afraid, I’m Xu Yixing, what is there to be afraid of!
When she reached the main hall, her steps became steady and her breathing was adjusted to the best level. No one would notice that she had just run two miles.
The incense table has been set up, and Father and Mrs. Gu are standing with their hands hanging down. The eunuch who announces the imperial decree is also standing aside, waiting for the main person to arrive.
"The Emperor, in compliance with the Will of Heaven, declares: The Xu family is a man of great military power and distinguished achievements. They are loyal ministers of the Holy Emperor and meritorious officials of mine.
I have seven sons, all with different personalities, but the seventh prince, Yuan, is loyal and filial, with extraordinary talent and virtue. I am always worried, who can be worthy of being his wife?
We have been selecting from time to time, and fortunately there is a daughter named Yiyan from the Xu family. She is gentle and kind, well-behaved, respectful in appearance and respectful in heart, and worthy of being the prince's wife.
I specially give you a marriage certificate, wishing you to grow old with your children and live in happiness and health.
The Ministry of Rites will treat the marriage proposal with great seriousness. All arrangements must be made in accordance with the wishes of Madam Jing and General Xu, without error. "I decree!"
After hearing this, Xu Yixing felt a lump in his head. When did the imperial edict become so long? Shouldn't it be just eight words "I grant you marriage, and you can do whatever you want"? Why say so much?
"Your Majesty, I receive your order and wish our Emperor a long and long life."
Old Man Xu took the imperial edict from his father-in-law and carefully placed it in front of Xu Qian. Gu immediately took out a silver note from her bosom and stuffed it into her father-in-law's hand with a happy face.
"Hahaha, old general, His Majesty has granted me a marriage. This is a great blessing. Our family would like to congratulate you first, and congratulate the second young lady!"
"Hahahahaha, that's right, Your Majesty is wise! Eunuch Li, let's go inside and have a drink together!"
As Old Man Xu said this, he was about to pull Eunuch Li in. Eunuch Li had known that he was like this. For many years, every time he came to deliver an imperial edict, he would pull him in for a drink, and he was used to it.
So he turned sideways in advance, avoiding Old Man Xu's hand and backed away slightly. He said that there were rules for conveying imperial edicts in the palace, and he still had to go back to report, and then he left.
When Eunuch Li left, the Xu family was naturally overjoyed. Old Man Xu immediately said that he would give a monthly allowance to everyone in the family. Gu frowned when she heard this, but she could do nothing about it.
Old Man Xu took Xu Yixing to the study and talked for a long time, saying nothing more than that you finally have a good home, you must serve the Seventh Prince well after you get married, you must not dare to disobey him, and you must be especially respectful to the Emperor and Madam Jing, etc.
Xu Yixing was puzzled. When I married into the Sun Mansion, you clearly told me to just be happy there. Why are there so many rules for Yi Yan? Why? Are we Yi Yan born to serve others? Humph!
After listening to her father's teachings, Gu waited at the door and called her over to give her some instructions. Gu spoke directly, saying, "You two are worlds apart in status," and told her to take care of herself, cherish her blessings, and not cause trouble that would bring trouble to her mother's family.
Xu Yixing agreed to everything, and the words almost fell out of his ears as soon as he finished speaking. Are these even human words?
"Miss, that's great, we finally made it!"
Xu Yixing lay on the bed, covering his ears with his hands. Why is it never ending? He just finished listening to those two people nagging, why is there another one?
"It's still too early. What's the point of saying you can finally get through this? I think hard times are coming."
"Why is the Second Miss so depressed? This is a marriage granted by the Emperor. Even if the Seventh Prince is not satisfied in the future, he can't do anything. Otherwise, it would be a slap in the face of the Emperor."
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