The green-skinned people were crying and wailing, attracting the surrounding neighbors to watch.
Seeing the fate of these dogs who usually caused trouble in the alley, everyone felt a little happy.
"Finally someone can clean up these dogs! Shutan!"
"What's wrong with them? Why are they kneeling here?"
"Isn't it rumored yesterday that the literary star of the Xia family was going to be beheaded by the Concubine De? These idiots were interested in that young lady of the Xia family and the family's money, and came to try to make a fortune. Who knew that last night? It is rumored that Concubine De has accepted Mr. Xia as her adoptive brother. Tell me, can you do it without kneeling here?"
"Tsk, tsk, I've always heard that some people don't want to live long because of their longevity. This is the first time I've seen it!"
The buzzing around him vaguely reached his ears, and Xia Jingyun had a rough idea when he looked at everyone's expressions.
He said coldly: "How many evil things have you done here? I'll give you two days to go and clean it up yourself. After two days, if any of the residents in this alley complain to me, I will kill you all." ! You can try to see if I can do it! Get out!"
A group of green-skinned men scurried away as if they had been granted amnesty.
Warm cheers rang out from all around, and Xia Jingyun raised his hands, "Neighbors, distant relatives are not as good as close neighbors. Our family and I, just as we have been in the past, we will be the same in the future! As long as this gang of gangsters has not put an end to their bullying and exploitation, you should all Come find me."
The cheers and applause around him got louder.
Xia Jingyun smiled and turned around and entered the room. It didn't take much to say nice things anyway, and he was so skilled at such small things as casually winning people's hearts.
I went back and took a good shower. I was just getting ready to eat when I saw a middle-aged man and woman standing at the entrance of the courtyard.
She is dressed in silk and has pearls on her head, so elegant.
But this imposing couple was hunched over at the moment, with flattering smiles on their faces.
Xia Jingyun frowned slightly, and when he was about to ask, he heard his aunt's unique voice.
"Hey, aren't these Yuan Wai Liu and Sister Liu's family? Why did they come to this shabby place like ours? If you need anything, please send a housekeeper to inform them. We have to do it! How can I do you such a favor! "
When Xia Jingyun heard this, he thought, okay, my aunt can handle this. She turned around and went into the main room and ate breakfast slowly.
The woman's frightened reply came to her ears, "You don't dare to take it, you don't take it. Sister Xia, please don't offend the villain. We, the couple, are blind. We are here to apologize."
Liu Yuanwai on the side also said quickly: "How can this small courtyard in a shabby alley be worthy of the status of Mr. Xia and you? I bought a new large courtyard in the east of the city. Before I could live in it, I had already cleaned it and all the utensils. All of them, offer them with both hands and apologize."
Xia Jingyun listened carefully and heard Mrs. Xia Zhang snort without hesitation, "I can't bear it, and I don't dare to bear it. I still earn a lot of money. You two, please come back!"
He smiled, took a steamed bun in his mouth, and ate it with peace of mind.
After Xia Zhang sent the two short-sighted people away, Xia Jingyun said: "Uncle, father, I will go to Yun Mansion today to thank you, and then I will discuss with the empress about going back to take back the ancestral property."
Xia Mingxiong and Xia Hengzhi both nodded with joy on their faces, and then said a few words about etiquette and gratitude.
"One more thing." Xia Jingyun glanced at Xia Yunfei who was eating silently, "Brother, do you say it or should I say it?"
Xia Yunfei looked up at his parents and said directly: "I plan to join the army."
Everyone in the Xia family was stunned.
Xia Jingyun said quickly: "Now the Wudang Army is escorting the Queen here. It is one of the most powerful armies in the world. With my eldest brother's abilities, it is a good opportunity to join the army and make contributions."
Xia Mingxiong gave him a strange look, "Gao Yang, you don't need to persuade me to do this, we are all very happy!"
Xia Jingyun:? ? ?
Mrs. Xia Zhang slapped Xia Yunfei on the shoulder, "Dingyuan, when your father gave you this name, he hoped that you would achieve something in the army. Work hard and try to rival Erlang and let him know that you are It’s awesome!”
Xia Jingyun smiled and said, "Auntie, do you have to take me with you?"
Xia Ningzhen whispered: "My mother is jealous."
Xia Zhang's eyes widened, "Nonsense, this is an honest competition! Last night I dreamed that Gao Yang had become a successful man, and I am happy for him from the bottom of my heart!"
Xia Li looked strange, "Sister-in-law, do you know that you have the habit of talking in your sleep?"
Xia Zhang's expression froze, "What did I say?"
Xia Ning imitated vividly, "Erlang, don't worry, as long as Auntie has a mouthful of food to eat, you will have a mouthful of porridge to drink and a bowl to wash. Come on, give Auntie a leg!"
Everyone couldn't help but laugh, and Xia Mingxiong stared at his wife speechlessly.
Xia Jingyun didn't pay attention. After breakfast, he and Xia Yunfei went to Yun Mansion.
"Brother, go and do your own business. Someone will escort you when you leave later."
Xia Yunfei nodded, watching Xia Jingyun's back disappear into the Yun Mansion, thought for a moment, and walked out of the city.
Now that Xia Jingyun's identity is different from what it used to be, he met Concubine De without any trouble.
"The common people pay their respects to the empress."
Concubine De smiled and raised her eyebrows, "Huh?"
"Gao Yang has met my sister."
Concubine De nodded with satisfaction, "What do you think?"
Xia Jingyun smiled and said, "Same as before."
Concubine De nodded happily, "I want to discuss something with you?"
"Sister, please give me your instructions."
"Lend your wife to me for a while. When you come to Zhongjing for the Spring Festival next year, I will meet you in Zhongjing again."
Xia Jingyun was slightly startled, "Sister, you are serious. She is still a member of the palace."
Concubine De said softly: "Don't think too much. I don't have any messy thoughts like asking her to be a hostage. Fan Yuejiao died unexpectedly last night. There must be someone trustworthy around her to help."
Xia Jingyun's pupils narrowed sharply, and he thought of countless possibilities in an instant, but the most obvious one was that Concubine De clearly expressed her attitude to him.
And on a deeper level, he also realized the cruelty of this struggle. This was just a small change in his own camp, and it was already a fight to the death.
Concubine De took the initiative to change the subject, "When do you plan to take back your family's ancestral property?"
"Let's settle the matter in two days. Sister, I discussed with my cousin last night and he plans to join the Wudang Army."
Concubine De was startled, but she quickly came to her senses, "In the battle for the middle and rear positions in the court, my biggest opponent is Concubine Shu. She was born as a general, and she has the support of nobles behind her. The military is also my power. The place to go. However, it is impossible for an ordinary person to go in and have a certain impact on the government within a few decades. Just go if you want to, and don't feel any other pressure."
Obviously from the perspective of her major event, she was not optimistic about Xia Yunfei's future in the army.
Xia Jingyun didn't say much, "Can you please help me recruit General Jin from the Wudang Army? I can recommend him in person."
Concubine De said slowly: "The Wudang Army is a direct descendant of the old military god Jiang Qingxuan, and is now personally led by Jiang Qingxuan's grandson Jiang Yuhu. The Jin Jiancheng who came with me this time is the deputy general of the Wudang Army, and he is completely devoted to the Jiang family. , what we hate the most is when outsiders like us extend our hands into the Wudang Army, are you sure you want to find him?"
Xia Jingyun heard this kind of inside story for the first time and thought for a while, "Let's talk about it in person. Whether it succeeds or not is another matter."
Concubine De weighed it up and nodded slowly.
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To the south of the city, there is a continuous stretch of military camps.
The neat appearance of the camp and the mighty sergeants all demonstrate the Wudang Army's majestic military power as the fifth army of Great Xia.
Although 5,000 of the 6,000 Wudang Army had already started to suppress bandits across the state in five groups, the remaining 1,000 elites still made the people who stood and watched from a distance point and admire.
In the morning, the sergeant went out for exercise. Just after taking a rest, a heroic young man came outside the camp gate.
"In the heart of the military camp, stop those who come!"
"I'm here to join the army."
