December 23rd is auspicious for offering sacrifices, breaking ground, and burial; inauspicious for travel, working, and praying for blessings.
Yuxuan Pavilion
Xie Yunyu sat opposite Xie Mingting, the eldest son of the Xie family in Xihua City and one of the five dukes of Xihua City. Her usually aloof face now looked somewhat dazed.
"Big brother..." She obediently crossed her hands in front of her abdomen, wearing a light blue dress embroidered with silver butterflies and flowers, her jet-black hair tied up with a small sandalwood cloud-shaped hairpin.
Xie Mingting put his hand to his forehead. He knew Xie Yunyu's purpose in coming to the capital and also knew her methods, because he had arranged for people to protect her in the capital. But he never expected this!
There's nothing wrong with their personal safety, but now they're actually dating?!
It's still that Mo Jue from the capital!
"Was it him who was pestering you?" Xie Mingting couldn't believe that his tender little cabbage had been eaten by a wild boar he'd barely met.
It can't really be called a wild boar, after all, he is the future heir of the Shen family in the capital.
"No, not really," Xie Yunyu said honestly. Although she could sense that Shen Juanqing was pursuing her before they got together, he was very patient and didn't make her feel annoyed. "He's actually quite nice, isn't he?"
Moreover, after spending time with him, she found that Shen Juanqing was actually a really good person.
A dignified and polite gentleman is exceptionally gentle only towards you; who wouldn't be delighted?
Xie Mingting gulped down a glass of water. Before his family's cabbage had even arrived, it had already started to turn against them!
"And his family members are all very easy to get along with," Xie Yunyu continued. She had already met the Shen family members, and they were all very approachable.
Especially... my benefactor.
Xie Mingting: ? ? ?
"Are you planning to stay here or go home for the Spring Festival this year?" Xie Mingting didn't want to talk about Chen Juanqing any longer, so he simply changed the subject.
“Of course I’ll go back to Xihua City.” Xie Yunyu replied without hesitation. Although the Tang family had Old Master Tang and her own brother, she didn’t necessarily have to stay here.
Xie Mingting raised an eyebrow. "But would Old Master Tang and Young Master Tang be willing?" He was naturally happy that his sister was coming home, but he still had to put on a show.
“Zheng Ge is still in Western Europe, and he won’t be able to come back for the Spring Festival unless something unexpected happens,” Xie Yunyu sometimes felt that having too many brothers was also a problem, as it was difficult to know how to address them.
"As for Grandpa Tang..." Xie Yunyu pursed her lips. She had been in an orphanage and then grew up in the Xie family. The Xie family treated her very well and truly regarded her as family. But Grandpa Tang was also very kind.
Grandpa Tang only had one son and one daughter. His daughter lived abroad for a long time, and his son...
Even my grandson can't come back this year.
"What Mother means is that she doesn't mind if you spend New Year's Eve with Grandpa Tang this year. Grandma and Grandpa feel the same way." Xie Mingting also brought with her the Xie family head's instructions to his daughter.
Xie Yunyu smiled and nodded, "Mhm!"
The siblings share a deep bond and are completely open with each other.
Another private room
Gu Nanyi shook the analog watch on his wrist. "Zimiao, my eldest sister has come to summon me, so I'll head to Biluo Xiaozhu first."
At this time, Mr. Gu and Mrs. Gu were still traveling and had not yet returned to Beijing.
Ji Yunmiao responded, "Go quickly, I guess the eldest young master has something to discuss with you." Most of these families have been rooted in Xihua City for many years, but only the Gu family has been stationed in Xihua City for three generations, yet they have already achieved such power, which is comparable to the Gu family in the capital.
"Mm." Gu Nanyi nodded slightly and left.
Also seated in the private room were several young faces, mostly young masters from prominent families in Xihua City.
Ji Yunmiao had already contacted her younger brother before even arriving in the capital. At that moment, Ji Yunyang also sent a message, wanting to get together.
Ji Yunmiao also left to attend the banquet.
"Bai has met Seventh Aunt's Grandfather."
The old man looked at the young man he once thought most promising, but now felt a little disappointed. "Why did I send you to the capital?"
The polite young man nodded slightly. "I know Bai, but I also have reasons why I had to come."
Even though this place is a den of dragons and tigers, he had no choice but to come this time.
The old man sneered, "Coming to die? The five dukes of Xihua City are all formidable. His ability to be among the five dukes speaks for itself."
But the younger generation in the capital need no further explanation.
"I believe it won't happen. I would like to ask Uncle Seven for a small favor." The young man was unhurried and calm, showing no signs of unease or fear at being surrounded.
"What kind of help is it? Tell me." The old man became somewhat interested. The younger generation might not want him to die; they probably wanted him to suffer a fate worse than death.
The young man spoke slowly, "I presume that Seventh Uncle already knows that the Han family in the Southeast has been investigated, and the Han family in the capital has also been affected."
Speaking of this, the old man's eyes flashed with a hint of ruthlessness, "A bunch of good-for-nothings who are good at nothing but causing trouble. They are indeed just a newly emerging group, still no good."
"However, Wei Shengsui's adopted son is not bad. Although his methods are not that powerful, he is ruthless."
She gave up on her own younger sister just like that.
That makes sense; someone with eyes that can see the smallest details and span the ages must be extraordinary.
“Seventh Uncle is absolutely right,” the young man bowed. “Bai Zhixiao has not only vacancies in Jiangnan, but also in the capital.”
The old man looked up at him but didn't say anything.
The young man bowed respectfully and looked up at the old man with great reverence, saying, "Bai hopes to keep Ji Yunmiao in the capital."
If the heir of Xihua City stays in the capital, the family will be in chaos.
If they stay in the capital for at least two or three years, or even six or seven years, then the family matters will no longer be within their control.
"Oh, did that child from the Ji family offend you?" The old man finally showed a hint of amusement.
“Those who get in the way will naturally be transferred out. As for that matter, Bai suspects it’s related to Ji Yunmiao.” Speaking of this, the young man’s face turned sinister, even carrying a hint of barely concealed killing intent.
"Ji Yunmiao..." the old man murmured the name, "She has a younger brother named Ji Yunyang, doesn't she?"
"Indeed, I wonder who this Ji Yunyang is that has caught your attention, Seventh Uncle?" The young man said with some surprise.
The elderly man tilted his head back slightly, seemingly resting with his eyes closed. After a few breaths, he opened his eyes and said, "Ji Yunyang works as an agent at the Washa."
The people of the Empire would know about Washe; it's a subsidiary of the massive Gu Group.
The young man was also taken aback.
The elderly man continued, "However, keeping her in Beijing is not difficult. There is a vacancy in the National Security Bureau, and the position is neither too high nor too low, which is suitable for her."
"These are all minor matters, but have you thought about what you'll face next?" The old man's tone was casual, showing no concern whatsoever.
The young man's expression remained unchanged. "Bai knows."
After the young man left, the old man said to the young man who had been hiding in the shadows, "We're both in our twenties, so why are the kids from Xihua City not as good as those from the capital?"
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Grand Duke Dongtai: My carefully nurtured, vibrant cabbage has been stolen just like that?!
Fifth Master Shen: ??? My Qingyun Zhishang CP is the coolest!
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