Chapter 43 Wei Yang's News
When Hong Xi saw Sheng Xia coming in, he stood up a little stiffly. He was afraid that Sheng Xia would look down on him and thus affect Xia Yanjing's life in the general's mansion.
Shengxia also carefully observed Hongxi's nervousness, and after approaching, she smiled and shouted, "Father-in-law, I am Shengxia, and I am Yan Jing's husband."
When Hong Xi heard Sheng Xia calling him father-in-law, he was stunned for a moment. When he came to his senses, tears were already soaking his eyes. "Okay, okay, please sit down."
Hong Xi turned around and secretly wiped away her tears. The more she looked at Shengxia, the more she liked her.
"Brother Xia, I hope Jing'er didn't cause you any trouble in the general's mansion." Hong Xi asked politely.
"Of course not, my husband is a good person and he takes good care of me." Shengxia said with a smile looking at Hongxi. Although it was a lie, it was a white lie.
"That's good, that's good. From now on, if you need Jing'er to do anything, just order him. If he doesn't listen, tell me and I will definitely tell him off." After hearing Shengxia's words, Hong Xi finally felt relieved. He knew that with Shengxia's status, there was no need for her to lie to him, a mere concubine.
"I'll listen to my father-in-law." Shengxia agreed with a smile.
Xia Yanjing felt as if he was excluded when sitting with them, and when he heard Shengxia calling him husband, he felt itchy in his heart. He wished Shengxia would call him that in the future.
However, Xia Yanjing just sat there quietly without interrupting. At this time, he just needed to be a background board.
Although Shengxia has been growing up in the military camp, he is no problem in talking about brotherly topics, and the two of them had a very happy chat.
Xia Yanjing estimated that the time was almost up, so he said, "Dad, it's getting late. We have to go back. My brother-in-law is still waiting for us at the Summer Resort."
"Okay, we can't delay the important business. Brother Xia, I'm just sitting around doing nothing at home. If you don't mind my craftsmanship, I'd like to make you a couple of sets of clothes." Hong Xi took the initiative to suggest.
The young couple gave him such a large sum of money, and he wanted to do something for them, and the only thing he could do was make clothes.
Xia Yanjing didn't want Hong Xi to work so hard, and wanted to refuse, but Shengxia agreed. Although Xia Yanjing was a little puzzled, he believed that his wife must have her reasons for agreeing.
"Then I'll measure your size." Hong Xi was delighted to hear that.
"Okay." Shengxia responded gently.
After taking the measurements, Xia Yanjing and Shengxia were about to leave. Hong Xi said goodbye to them reluctantly, not knowing when they would see each other again.
After they left the mansion and boarded the carriage, Xia Yanjing finally asked about his doubts. Shengxia smiled and said, "I also know about your father's affairs. He was promoted to the position of concubine because of you. Now that you've left the mansion, no one can guarantee that he will be treated the same way in the future."
"So your father-in-law helps us make clothes. First, he has something to do every day. Second, he has a close relationship with us. Seeing this, your father won't treat your father unfairly."
After Shengxia's explanation, Xia Yanjing suddenly realized that he, a young man from the 24th century, had no experience in this area, and his wife was still reliable.
"Xia Xia, you are so nice. I like you more and more." Xia Yanjing was a little moved. His Xia Xia was always so kind and considerate.
"Hehe, it's nothing. I just happened to think of it." Shengxia felt a little embarrassed after hearing what Xia Yanjing said.
Back at the Sheng Mansion, Uncle Wu was the first to greet him. "Uncle Wu, how's the investigation going?"
Uncle Wu looked at Shengxia with some embarrassment, then at Xia Yanjing. Xia Yanjing walked away tactfully.
"Young Master, it will take some time for us to get news from the palace. We have found out the news from the Prime Minister's Mansion. Ye Zi has already sent the things you asked for to the villa." Uncle Wu leaned in and whispered.
"Let's go inside and talk." Shengxia felt a little uncomfortable as he watched Xia Yanjing walking away alone, but since it was about his elder brother, he couldn't take the risk.
"Sir, I heard that the Third Prince slammed the door and walked out the night he married Zhao Qiang, the second son of the Prime Minister's Mansion. The next day, the Third Prince was disciplined and suffered a lot. For the past four years, Zhao Qiang would always beat the Third Prince when he was drunk, and new injuries were added before the old ones healed."
Uncle Wu briefly reported the information obtained by the spies. After all, this was the Prime Minister's Mansion, and it was not easy to get such information.
"Uncle Wu, I understand. Keep investigating what's happening in the palace, and notify me immediately if anything happens." Shengxia couldn't help but frowning after hearing this. This Zhao Qiang is really a piece of shit. He didn't hit him too lightly last time.
"Yes, sir." Uncle Wu responded respectfully.
"I'm going to Qingfeng Villa soon, and Sheng Mansion and General Mansion will be handed over to you." Sheng Xia gave some instructions and prepared to set off.
"Don't worry, sir. I will definitely live up to your expectations." Uncle Wu agreed with a smile.
"Let's go." Shengxia came to Xia Yanjing and said somewhat awkwardly. After all, she had just treated Xia Yanjing as an outsider.
"Okay, let's go." Xia Yanjing didn't care. He could understand Shengxia's thoughts very well. He would do the same if he were in her place.
Shengxia observed Xia Yanjing's expression and did not find any anger. His expression was the same as usual. Shengxia felt relieved. Without realizing it, Shengxia had gradually begun to care about Xia Yanjing's thoughts.
When we arrived at the villa in the evening, Ye Zi immediately came to greet us. She said that the young master was getting married and he had been very busy recently.
"Ye Zi, where is what I want?" Sheng Xia couldn't wait to see how Xia Yanjing made ice.
"Sir, they are all kept in the cellar. According to your instructions, the cellar is guarded by our own people." Ye Zi replied with a smile.
"You did a great job." Shengxia looked at the mature Ye Zi and praised him generously.
"Sir, please stop praising me." Ye Zi felt a little embarrassed because the young master praised him.
"By the way, you will be guarding the door yourself. No one is allowed to come in, okay?" Shengxia warned seriously.
"Yes, I will complete the task." Ye Zi responded loudly as if he had been injected with chicken blood.
"Yan Jing, everything you want is ready. It's in the cellar now. When do you think we can make ice?" Shengxia leaned close to Xia Yanjing and asked softly.
"I'm available anytime, I'll listen to you."
"Why don't we go now?" Shengxia couldn't wait any longer.
"Okay." Whatever my wife says is what I do.
The two men walked into the cellar carrying lanterns. Xia Yanjing first checked whether everything he needed was ready. After confirming that there was no problem, Xia Yanjing nodded with satisfaction.
"Xia Xia, hold the lantern for me." Xia Yanjing put the lantern in Sheng Xia's hand. He remembered that saltpeter was corrosive, so he had to do this dangerous job himself.
"Okay." Shengxia didn't know what to do, so she just took the lantern when asked to.
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