Anding Marquis Mansion:
"It's good that you're back, it's good that you're back."
Mrs. Zhong, the wife of Marquis of Anding, had tears in her eyes.
She knelt on the bed, massaging Marquis Anding's legs while comforting him: "Those who survive a great disaster will surely have good fortune in the future. Fortunately, the emperor still trusts you. Even if the money is taken away, we can still find a way to get it back."
At this moment, Marquis Anding was resting with his eyes closed, a look of weariness on his face. "Trust? Humph, the Emperor is not stupid. Those words were just random nonsense he made up."
Zhong paused in her movements and asked in confusion, "Then why didn't the emperor embarrass you?"
Marquis Anding thought for a moment and said, "Perhaps it's because of my long-standing friendship with the Emperor. Although the Emperor didn't punish me, he did give me a warning."
Mrs. Zhong said thoughtfully, "Yesterday, the eldest son of Censor Yang sent someone to deliver something, saying he wanted to ask you for a small favor. I have already accepted the gift, but..."
"Give it back." Before Mrs. Zhong could finish her words, Marquis Anding gave a stern order.
"How can this be possible?!"
Mrs. Zhong was anxious.
The salary given by the emperor is not enough for her to eat and drink, let alone beautiful clothes, jewelry and precious rouge and powder!
It is easy to go from frugality to extravagance, but it is difficult to go from extravagance to frugality.
She had lived a life of luxury for half her life, spending money like water and never being stingy. Now she was forced to live in poverty? She couldn't bear it!
Zhong unwillingly lay on Marquis Anding's lap and said coquettishly, "My Lord, that necklace with seven-treasure necklace and pearls is so beautiful. I will definitely stun everyone when I wear it! Please keep it."
"You are not allowed to accept it! Now that the Emperor has issued a warning, we must restrain ourselves! We must clean up the people under our command. Most of the people who previously sent gifts cannot be kept."
"But……"
"We must be ruthless in this matter. Only by cutting off the root can we protect ourselves. No one can guarantee that the emperor will always be lenient and soft-hearted."
Marquis Anding was firm in his attitude and would not tolerate any refusal.
Mrs. Zhong looked pitiful, as if she had suffered a great injustice.
Marquis Anding reluctantly consoled him, "You should keep an eye on things during this period and make sure everyone stays calm. There won't be any more trouble. I'll handle the rest. Once this storm is over, you'll have everything you want. I won't treat you unfairly."
Hearing this, Zhong finally felt better: "I understand."
//
At night, candlelight flickered in Yongle Palace.
Shen Mingyue was sitting on the couch embroidering the pair of tiger-head shoes.
Qiu He is also helping.
Lu Hongxuan lay beside the cradle and played with Su Qiqi.
"Qiqi, I'm your elder brother. Come, learn from me, brother—brother—"
"Open your mouth and use your throat. Brother——"
"Hehehe, from now on, I'll teach you horseback riding, archery, reading and calligraphy, take you on a tour, and buy you delicious food! So, call me brother!"
Lu Hongxuan patiently taught Su Qiqi how to speak.
Su Qiqi's tongue was tied and saliva was flowing. She tried her best but couldn't utter the word "brother".
She gave up and looked at Lu Hongxuan helplessly: [Brother, it's not that I don't give you face, it's just that my tongue is not listening!]
"You can talk, can't you? Why don't you call me? Don't you like me?"
Lu Hongxuan was a little discouraged and his mood became low.
Shen Mingyue smiled and comforted: "Sister is so young, it's not even time for her to speak, so don't embarrass her."
Lu Hongxuan stared at Su Qiqi and said solemnly, "Little Qiqi, you have to grow up quickly. When you can call me brother, I will give you a special gift!"
"You can't hate me, otherwise I will be very sad!"
"Hmm!" Su Qiqi kicked her calves and hummed hard, which was considered an answer.
Seeing this, Lu Hongxuan immediately laughed.
"Little clever boy! Oh, I'm so smart, witty, handsome and elegant, how could you not like me? Right?"
As he spoke, he leaned over and gently kissed Su Qiqi's rosy cheek.
[Dude, you're being too narcissistic.]
[When I read the novel, I only knew you were "as carefree as the wind and as gentle as jade," but I never expected you to be such a funny person.]
[However, this cocky little thing is quite cute! ]
Su Qiqi complained silently in her heart.
At this time, Lu Hongxuan was confused.
He looked at Su Qiqi doubtfully: "You...you can speak now?"
[Ah, yes, yes, I'm a child prodigy! I was born with the ability to speak, sing, and master all the martial arts. Nezha calls me "sister" whenever he sees me!]
[No, buddy, I'm not anxious, why are you anxious? ]
"I also want to grow up quickly. I even want to stand up and fight you, but I can't do it!"
Su Qiqi was very depressed and kept complaining.
His mouth opened and closed, and all he could hear was incomprehensible baby talk: "Aba Aba Aba! Bubu Guwu..."
Lu Hongxuan was stunned.
He, he seemed to hear some strange noises!
Oh my god, this sister... doesn't seem normal!
"Mother! Mother, please come quickly!" Lu Hongxuan looked at Shen Mingyue in panic.
"What's wrong? What's wrong?" Shen Mingyue quickly put down the needle and thread in her hand and ran over.
Lu Hongxuan pointed at Su Qiqi: "Qiqi, Qiqi she..."
He was so anxious that he didn't know how to describe it to Shen Mingyue.
Su Qiqi frowned:
What's wrong with me?
[I am beautiful and 1.8 meters tall! ]
【I am smart and cute, and everyone praises me! 】
Shen Mingyue couldn't help laughing.
"Mother, I think I heard... um..."
Before Lu Hongxuan could finish his words, his mouth was covered by his hand.
He widened his eyes and looked at Shen Mingyue in confusion: "Mother, Mother?"
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