No one in the Xiao Mansion was asleep, waiting for Xiao Feng to come home.
Because of Zhang Tianci's ubiquitous business network, the Xiao Mansion knows some information faster than Jin Yiwei.
Now that Xiao Feng's team has entered the city, they must first go see Long live before going home. This is the rule.
But Xiao Feng came back much later than everyone thought, and his face looked a little tired. Everyone did not dare to disturb him anymore. After all, Liu Xueer, like everyone else, had not seen Xiao Feng for a long time.
After everyone said hello, they dispersed. Only Qiaoqiao was pulled by Qiao Niang, turning around every step of the way, as if there was some secret in her stomach that was holding her back and making her feel uncomfortable.
Xiao Feng smiled and said: "Qiaoqiao, you can never hide things in your heart. If I don't let you say it out, I'm afraid you won't be able to sleep well today. Tell me, what's the matter?"
When Qiaoqiao saw Xiao Feng speaking, he hurried back and looked at Xiao Feng excitedly.
"Master, Wangcai is now a father!"
Everyone pursed their lips and smiled. Zhang Yunqing grinned and secretly blushed, quite ashamed of Wangcai's failure to live up to expectations.
Qiao Niang smiled sheepishly: "Master, she still thinks you like to hear about children's matters. I said that Master is tired and asked her to wait until tomorrow."
Xiao Feng was stunned for a moment, then laughed loudly: "Oh? Wangcai became a father? So soon? Whose dog is this?"
Liu Xueer's face also turned red, and she pursed her lips and smiled: "It's Laifu who is the caretaker of my house. A total of four puppies were born, and they have been divided up.
The old Taoist asked for one for the Wise View, and the children craned their necks in anticipation. Our family wants one. After all, it is the flesh and blood of Wangcai.
Wang Tuiguan asked for one, saying that Wang Yingxiang was lonely at home and wanted to keep her company.
Peng'er went on a hunger strike and convinced my father to leave one behind.
Although my dad doesn’t like it very much, my mom likes it and says it’s so cute. Just waiting for weaning, each family came to pick it up. "
Xiao Feng couldn't help but smile bitterly. No wonder Wangcai, that bitch, runs to the opposite door with meat bones in his mouth every day. It turns out his motives are impure!
"Why doesn't my father-in-law like puppies? Wangcai was so cute when he was a child, and Laifu is cute too. The puppies must be good-looking."
Liu Xueer pursed her lips and smiled and said nothing. Everyone also laughed and said nothing, except Qiaoqiao who was outspoken.
"When I went to see the puppy in the morning, I heard Mr. Liu getting angry with the housekeeper.
He said that people in the whole street were now saying that the bones of Liu Shilang's family were chewed too clean. As a result, Laifu was seduced by Wangcai with two meat bones! "
Xiao Feng coughed quickly: "Don't talk nonsense. If you hear someone say that again in the future, you must come forward to prove it. Wangcai and Laifu truly love each other, and it has nothing to do with whether there is meat on the bones or not."
Everyone laughed and joked for a while, saying that it was getting late, and vaguely winked at Liu Xueer, and left in a hurry.
Xiaomei also stretched out exaggeratedly, ran to the next door and lay down, deliberately blowing out the lamp loudly, just like blowing out birthday candles.
Liu Xueer thought to herself, you don't need to waste your feelings. I only have one arm to hold when I sleep.
However, she happily waited for Xiao Feng to finish washing, and then went to bed to wait for the arm.
Liu Xueer knew that she was not the only one who wished to have Xiao Feng, but they couldn't even get it with their fingers. She should know that she was blessed when she was in it.
Xiao Feng did not go to bed. He hesitated for a moment and waved to Liu Xueer, motioning her to come to the table.
Liu Xueer got out of bed in confusion and looked at the pen, ink, paper and inkstone on the table. It's so late, does Brother Xiao Feng want to write a poem?
Xiao Feng smiled: "Write a word and I will test it for you. Well, do you want to know if you can grow old together with your husband?"
Liu Xueer's face suddenly turned red: "Brother Xiao Feng, I remember you can't tell others what to ask, right?"
Xiao Feng smiled calmly: "After waking up this time, I found that I can do it.
But although I can prompt questions, the question must still be something you really want to ask, otherwise it will not be tested.
Therefore, if I want to interrogate prisoners by using word tests, it still won't work. They won't really want me to test their crimes. "
Liu Xueer's heart was pounding. She really wanted to know this question. After all, it was really scary that he would die at every turn.
Liu Xueer picked up her pen and wrote the word "偕" (the simplified and traditional versions of the word "偕") without thinking.
"Brother Xiao Feng, I want to ask if I can grow old together with you, life and death."
Xiao Feng picked up the paper, looked at the word "埕" carefully, and said, "It's enough to grow old together, but it's not necessary to live and die together."
Looking at it, Xiao Feng was disappointed. This word is like Xiao Wuji, who has a ball in his mouth and can only wink at himself, but can't say anything.
"Xue'er, this question doesn't seem to work, because you are asking whether you can grow old together with me. This is a matter between two people.
And I have long discovered that as long as it involves my destiny, the heavenly book cannot predict it, just like my destiny is not within the heavenly law.
Let’s change the question and ask, will you be a widow in the future? "
Liu Xueer frowned and shook her head resolutely: "I don't want to test this. Besides, I have been a widow twice, so it is impossible to test it accurately!"
Xiao Feng was stunned, thinking that what Liu Xueer said was right. He thought for a moment and finally came up with a more clever way to ask the question.
"Xue'er, please test and see if you will be happy throughout your life."
"Well, brother Xiao Feng, I want to ask if I can be happy all my life!"
Xiao Feng looked at it for a long time and said helplessly: "It seems that this question is still too broad.
Your life seems to be very long, unlike Yan Song's who is short-lived, so you can't see clearly. We need to think about a more precise question. "
Liu Xueer asked in confusion: "Brother Xiao Feng, what happened to you today? Why do you suddenly want to test my handwriting?"
Xiao Feng was silent for a long time: "Xue'er, there is something I don't want to hide from you anymore.
Tonight, I went to see Yan Zhihu and sat upstairs in Chang An for a long time. I'm thinking about something, something I can't figure out.
I have always restrained my feelings and did not dare to get too involved with the people who like me because I was worried that I might... return to the fairy world at any time.
Xue'er, if, I mean if, I die this time and fail to come back to life, will you really not regret marrying me? You are still so young..."
Liu Xueer smiled, with a hint of reproach in her smile, as if Xiao Feng had suddenly turned into Liu Peng and secretly ate his own mung bean cake.
"Brother Xiao Feng, how could you, such a smart person, ask such a question? When I married you, I didn't know you could be resurrected that time!
What happiness is, I don’t know either. But ever since I was sensible, I have felt that being your wife is the happiest thing in my life!
I like you, not because of the baby marriage set by my parents, but because I have liked you since I was a child and have always liked you until now.
It was like this when you were a nerd, and it will still be like this when you become a high official. It was like this when you were alive, and it will still be like this after you die!
I know people will think I'm stupid, but I think they are stupid!
What happened to being young? Life only lasts a hundred years, in the blink of an eye. One day, I will die too.
But before I died, I must have been thinking that brother Xiao Feng must be waiting for me. Because I am his wife!
For me, the moment before my death was the happiest time.
And I always knew that I would be happy in the end, and of course I would be happy every moment of my life. "
Xiao Feng stared blankly at Liu Xue'er. This eighteen-year-old girl, under her slightly chubby figure, actually had a delicate and clear heart, which was more transparent and open-minded than himself.
Everyone has his or her own definition of happiness. What you think is happiness may not be what others think is happiness. What you think is the right way to love others may not be the right way.
Seeing Xiao Feng looking at her blankly, Liu Xueer thought she had said something wrong and lowered her head with a red face.
"Brother Xiao Feng, I know I'm stupid and don't match my words with my words. My mother said I follow my father, so don't be angry."
Xiao Feng smiled: "Go to bed."
After blowing out the lights, the two of them lay on the bed. Liu Xueer hugged one of Xiao Feng's arms as usual, closed her eyes with a smile on her face, and prepared to sleep.
Xiao Feng's arms were not very honest today, moving around in Liu Xue'er's arms, and his fingers were not very honest, touching Liu Xue'er's belly.
Liu Xueer thought Xiao Feng was sleeping and moving around, so she hugged his arm tighter. Unexpectedly, Xiao Feng turned sideways and hugged her.
Liu Xueer's whole body was stiff and she didn't dare to move. Xiao Feng's hand gently stroked her back, and then slid along the skirt of her clothes and into the silk pajamas.
"Xiao Feng...brother, you...didn't you say...that the poison has not been exhausted yet?"
Xiao Feng whispered in Liu Xueer's ear: "Didn't I just say that after waking up this time, I found that I can do it?"
Liu Xueer's face was so hot that she simply plunged into Xiao Feng's arms, obediently let Xiao Feng disarm her one by one, and suddenly said in a mosquito-like voice.
"Well, Xiao..."
"Call me husband, it's your right."
"Ms. sir, I...I can also...my mother taught me two moves..."
"Well, okay, you don't have to do it the first time. It will hurt the first time. Just lie down and it will be fine..."
"Msang Gong...Msien Gong...Msien Gong..."
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"Ms. sir... Why don't you call Xiaomei over... My mother said... If I can't stand it anymore, I can ask her for help..."
Xiaomei didn't hear what was said next. She lay on the bed with her ears bent, waiting to be summoned at any time, but nothing happened...
Early the next morning, when Xiaomei came over to help Liu Xueer wash up with the dark circles under her eyes, Xiao Feng had already gone to court.
Liu Xueer didn't wake up from sleep, there were tears in the corners of her eyes, but the corners of her mouth were curved like a crescent moon.
Xiaomei yawned while fetching water, and Liu Xueer woke up with a hum. Seeing Xiaomei, her face turned red, she hid under the quilt and quietly put on her bellyband.
Xiaomei endured it again and again, and finally asked: "Miss, last night I seemed to hear you calling me in a daze?"
Liu Xueer shook her head repeatedly: "No, it's nothing. Why am I calling you? You must be dreaming."
Xiaomei sighed: "Okay, miss, you have to listen carefully to Madam. Every word she says is for your own good."
Liu Xueer pretended not to understand what she was saying: "Yeah, after washing up, let's go back home. I want to listen to my mother's reasoning."
At this time, Xiao Feng was already standing in the court in high spirits. All civil and military officials felt that he was particularly different today. Even Jiajing opened his eyes and nodded repeatedly.
"Junior brother, it seems that his cultivation has improved a lot! His whole face is radiant, as if a heavy burden has been lifted off!"
Huang Jin nodded repeatedly: "More than that, Xiao Feng is full of confidence, as if he has broken through a difficulty."
Xiao Feng, who had relieved his heavy burden and overcome all difficulties, indeed seemed calm and relaxed, which also made the censor who was preparing to impeach him even more annoyed.
The censor limped into the hall and saluted Jiajing: "Long live, I want to impeach Xiao Feng, the second minister of the cabinet, for secretly indulging Xiao Qin, the leader of the White Lotus bandit!"
Jiajing frowned. This guy was spanked two days ago, but he became more and more courageous and kept his word. As soon as Xiao Feng came back, he impeached him.
However, the last time Jiajing spanked someone, it was because Jiajing caught the other person's rude remarks, and in fact, it was a forced black whistle. As a censor, he cannot help but be impeached.
"Xiao Feng, is this true?"
Xiao Feng shook his head: "That's not true."
Um? The censor's eyes suddenly widened. This news came from Xu Jie's family, there could be no mistake. Is Xiao Feng trying to cheat?
"Master Xiao! There are many rumors in the coastal areas about your letting Xiao Qin go, and people in the naval fleet saw it with their own eyes. It is in full view of everyone. You cannot deny it!"
Xiao Feng smiled: "I didn't say I didn't let Xiao Qin go, why are you excited?"
The censor was stunned: "Then why did you say that my impeachment was not true?"
Xiao Feng said calmly: "What are you impeaching me for? Privately indulging Xiao Qin, the leader of the White Lotus bandit. Excuse me, since it is in full view of the public, how can you talk about privately indulging?"
Private, secret matters, since I am Xiao Qin who led the naval fleet and let him go openly, how can I say that I indulged in private matters? "
The censor was speechless for a moment. He always felt that something was wrong, but he couldn't tell what was wrong. Xu Jie sighed secretly and glanced at Gao Gong.
Gao Gong stared at his toes, not looking at Xu Jie at all, so he couldn't understand Xu Jie's eyes, just like when Xu Jie dealt with Yan Song.
Xu Jie had no choice but to go into battle in person: "Master Xiao has unparalleled literary talent and eloquent eloquence. Why should it be difficult for him to be a censor?
When he said you were indulgent in private, he didn't mean something private and secret. Rather, it is said that as an important official of the imperial court, you will let the bandit leader go and commit the crime without going through the imperial court and without repaying long live.
The private here corresponds to the official of the court. You undermine the official affairs of the court with your private actions. Therefore, it is said that you indulge in private, but it does not mean private versus public. "
Xiao Feng smiled: "I knew that my words could stump the censor, but not Xu Shoufu.
Because I know that Xu Shoufu is equally talented and eloquent. It's a pity that when Yan Shifan was in power, Xu Shoufu refused to say a word to defend himself.
Having hidden his clumsiness at this point, one has to wonder whether Xu Shoufu knows what is private and what is public. "
Xiao Feng deliberately did not talk about Yan Song, only Yan Shifan, so that Jiajing would not be implicated. Because Yan Shifan was finally defeated by Jiajing, no one can say that Jiajing is confused.
Xu Jie's face turned red, and he suddenly felt the powerlessness that Yan Song felt in his later period.
Although there are many disciples and followers, there are too few capable ones. It is not easy to find a talent like Gao Gong, but he is dedicated to Gao Gong's second opinion and refuses to say more.
"Master Xiao, there is no need to be so mean. What we are talking about now is your letting Xiao Qin go, and it has nothing to do with me. Please explain it directly to Mr. Xiao and don't go around."
Xiao Feng smiled faintly: "Master Xu, when I went to the Miao border, I asked Long live for an order. After the crisis in the Miao border was relieved, I would also take advantage of the opportunity to destroy the White Lotus Sect. Does Xu Shoufang still remember?"
Xu Jie nodded: "Master Xiao's hard work during this trip has made great achievements. He has solved the crisis in the Miao border and defeated the White Lotus Sect. It can be said to be a great achievement.
When Mr. Xiao mentioned this matter, if he wanted to balance the merits and demerits, it would not be impossible. "
In the eyes of Xu Jie and Baiguan, Xiao Feng couldn't tell the difference, so he had to bring out the great achievements he made during this trip to atone for his sins.
Xiao Feng's contribution this time was great. Xu Jie was afraid that Jiajing would use Xiao Feng more seriously. If it was used to offset the sin of letting Xiao Qin go, Xu Jie would be very satisfied.
And in terms of momentum, Xu Jie surpassed Xiao Feng by a head. Look, you are running around with your head in your waistband, fighting here and there.
I am sitting firmly in the court, and with a single word, your achievements will be wiped out. Do you accept it?
Let all civil and military officials see this, this is the rule of the Ming Dynasty!
The civilian officials always have the upper hand over the generals. The generals fight tooth and nail and the civilian officials use their mouths, but in the end it is the civilian officials who always have the final say!
No matter who wants to stand on the side of the general, they will end up in the same fate, even Long Live Junior Brother! As long as you don’t side with the scholars, you can’t even think about declaring merit and reward fairly!
Jiajing frowned. He felt that it was a bit unfair for Xiao Feng to redeem himself for such a great contribution.
But the crime of manipulating the bandit leader is indeed not a small one, and it is not convenient for him to directly support his junior brother.
Xiao Feng said with a smile: "Since Xu Shoufu remembers this matter, he should also remember that there was a sentence in Long Live's decree.
That sentence can help you make decisions on the fly and do things conveniently. Yes or no? "
Xu Jie was stunned: "This sentence is a commonly used phrase in imperial edicts. It is used by all imperial envoys who go out to do business. It is not said to you alone."
Xiao Feng looked at Xu Jie: "Xu Shoufu doesn't have to go around and around. Please answer directly. Is this a yes or no?"
Xu Jie nodded helplessly and said, "Yes."
Xiao Feng smiled and said: "Long live let me respond to the matter, make decisions on the fly, and do it cheaply.
That is to say, anything I do, as long as it is beneficial to the court, can be regarded as official business. How can it be said that I am doing it privately? "
Xu Jie said angrily: "Making decisions on the fly and doing things cheaply are common expressions in imperial edicts. There is no specific reference. You are clinging to this sentence. You are clearly using it to deceive the imperial court!"
Xiao Feng put away his smile and said seriously: "Xu Shoufu, this is wrong! The imperial edict is a long-lived golden word, every word is precious, how can there be useless words?
You use commonly used expressions and repeatedly emphasize that there is no specific reference. Are you saying that when you issue the decree, are the last words you said all nonsense? "
