The next day, Yuan Xi’s mansion
"Husband, you're annoying." Gao Yue called out coquettishly, raising her pink fist to hit him.
Yuan Xi held her little fist, kissed her, and said with a smile: "Don't worry, how your home is now, how your home will be in the future, it's always been you, Wu Guo, who makes the decision, and it won't change. This is mine." Promise to you.”
Gao Yue rolled her eyes at Yuan Xi, and then said thoughtfully: "I hope everyone can live in harmony in the future. There is enough chaos outside. I hope we can have a warm home."
"I'll do it Wugou, I promise." Yuan Xi patted the back of her hand gently.
Gao Yue's face turned slightly red and she rolled her eyes at him.
Yuan Xi said with a smile: "It's still comfortable at home. It's cold and hard to sleep outside in the open air every day. Madam, I want to have a good night's rest with my husband tonight."
Gao Yue hit him and said angrily: "You can rest, but if you want to do whatever you want, don't let me accompany you again."
"Guaranteed rest!" Yuan Xi agreed. He had already eaten Tang Ji, and he respected Gao Yue's reserve. After all, this was his real wife, not a woman for whom Tang Ji and others could vent their desires.
Gao Yue's eyes were full of shame at this time. Although she knew that Yuan Xi's words were false, she didn't want to refuse, so she could only mutter a few words.
Yuan Xi is very depressed these days. Qingzhou is a key part of his long-term plan. However, Tian Feng and Jushou supported Zang Hong as the governor of Qingzhou, which was really annoying.
Although Yuan Shao did not make up his mind due to Xu Youguo Tu's obstruction, it would still take a lot of trouble to get Yuan Shao to agree to his sole leadership of Qingzhou, but Yuan Xi was determined to win Qingzhou.
Another headache for Yuan Xi was the placement of Cai Yan and Diao Xiuer. The night he returned to Yecheng, he reported the matter of Cai Yong and his daughter to Yuan Shao.
When he heard that Cai Yong was dead, Yuan Shao didn't seem too concerned about it. Cai Yong was very famous, but since he became Dong Zhuo's official, Yuan Shao felt a little disgusted with Cai Yong. Just like Wang Yun's senses, this was a matter of political stance.
Out of the need for his reputation as a virtuous scholar, Yuan Shao asked Yuan Xi to settle Cai Yan and gave him some money and silk, which could be regarded as taking care of the orphan of the great scholar and avoiding the consequences.
As for Diao Xiuer, Yuan Xi does not plan to take her home for the time being. After all, she has no name or status, and it is better to let her accompany Cai Yan. In the future, after Yuan Shao proposes a marriage to him, it will not be too late to take him into his family.
Although Gao Yue didn't say anything about his affair, he couldn't do anything too wrong. After all, it was unwise to anger his wife. With the harem stable, Yuan Xicai could have no distractions when he went on an expedition.
Keeping private mistresses was very common throughout the Han Dynasty. For example, Liu Bang's concubine Liu Fei was born to his "foreign wife" Cao. Therefore, Diao Xiuer did not complain about Yuan Xi's arrangement, not to mention she didn't have the capital to complain, right?
As a time traveler, Yuan Xi also thought about having a beautiful woman in the country, but that must be backed by strength, otherwise the beauty would not be able to keep it, just like in the original history, after the Yuan family was defeated, the Yuan Xi brothers died one after another, and Mrs. Zhen Mi was also forcibly married by Cao Pi.
In fact, the prerequisites for the formation of marriage relationships in the Qin and Han Dynasties were hierarchical. Specifically, only those with similar economic status could "get married".
Secondly, the social status is similar to the political status. For example, the Han system stipulates that the person marrying the princess must be a prince, and the etiquette is not inferior to that of a commoner. It pays great attention to the right family and the family background.
It is almost impossible for a wealthy family to marry a poor family, but it is possible to take concubines. However, to choose a head wife, you must have a family status, a noble status, and no lower than the common family. Therefore, Yuan Xi, who lives in this era, cannot avoid the customs and directly jump out of history. Big background.
However, in the Qin and Han Dynasties, marriage was decided by the parents and the parties concerned. It was a general rule that the marriage of children was decided by the parents. However, the parties involved did not have no say. For example, the eldest princess of Xinyang remarried the general Wei Qing, and the sister of Emperor Guangwu, Princess Huyang, publicly proposed to marry To Song Hong, the Wu family in Qiantang decided to marry Sun Jian regardless of family opposition.
In ancient China, it is said that men marry at thirty and women at twenty. According to the "Book of the Later Han Dynasty·Xunli Biography", the generally observed limits for men at that time were twenty and fifteen for women.
Therefore, Yuan Xi could propose to Yuan Shao and Mrs. Liu to marry the woman of his choice, but only if she was a woman from a wealthy family with equal status. The Eastern Han Dynasty attached great importance to aristocracy.
For example, Gao Yue of the Gao family, Princess Wannian, Zhen Mi of the Zhen family, etc.
Since learning the news of Wang Yun's murder, Diao Xiuer also had a sad look on her face. In this way, she and Cai Yan seemed to have sympathy for each other, and the two became much closer while comforting each other.
Cai Yan and Diao Xiuer are now settled in a house purchased under the name of Yuan Xi's store, and are equipped with some servants and maids. Yuan Xi has also arranged a team of tiger guards to guard them secretly. It is obvious that Yuan Xi is hiding in the golden house. Jiao.
Yuan Xi also supported Cai Yan with all his financial resources in organizing Cai Yong's documents and classics. He also visited the elegant Cai Yan frequently on the grounds of assisting in the revision, appreciating the unique charm, which made Yuan Xi nostalgic. .
Diao Xiuer.
Among the four beauties, Diao Xiuer, known as the Moon, is quite exciting. At this time, Diao Xiuer was sitting quietly in the boudoir, waiting alone.
Diao Xiuer's expression was both shy and happy. She felt that she was a rare blessing to be with Yuan Xi. Diao Xiuer is actually a very weak woman at heart. She hopes to have a strong man to protect her, and Yuan Xi's performance that day just touched the most sensitive place in Diao Xiuer's heart.
Diao Xiuer waited longingly and shyly, but until late at night, Yuan Xi still did not appear. During this period, only two 28-year-old girls came. They were given by Yuan Xi to Diao Xiuer as maids.
Diao Xiuer couldn't help but feel uneasy, so she asked the maid next to her, "Why hasn't the young master come so late?"
"Reporting to the lady, the young master seems to have something urgent to discuss at the general's residence." The maid replied respectfully.
Diao Xiuer nodded, and her slightly frowning eyebrows gradually relaxed. Soon after, Yuan Xi came to Diao Xiuer's boudoir.
Every room in the room where Diao Xiuer lived was not decorated with feminine furnishings. Even the smell in the room was full of femininity and the fragrance of rouge and gouache. The unique feminine fragrance of a female body is even stronger.
"Xiu'er, young master, I'm coming in." Yuan Xi had nothing to say and pushed open the door of Diao Xiu'er's room.
Diao Xiuer trembled all over, but remained silent. She was also a little panicked at this time. After a long time, she said, "Master, please come in."
Yuan Xi hugged Diao Xiu'er and said softly: "I never thought that I, Yuan Xi, could also get you, Xiu'er. It's like a dream."
When Diao Xiuer heard this, her face turned red and she said, "Xiuer feels very happy to be favored by the young master."
Upon hearing this, Yuan Xi hugged Diao Xiuer with both hands, and then brought his face close to hers. Diao Xiu'er naturally knew what Yuan Xi was planning to do, and said softly: "Xiu'er is untouched, please have mercy on me."
Her heart was already waiting for this man to possess her, and she was already ready to welcome this man's invasion. Only by completely handing herself over to Yuan Xi could she feel safe. After all, she gave herself to Yuan Xi as a singer. She was content with Xi being my concubine.
As soon as these words came out, Yuan Xi's desire was obviously ignited. He directly kissed Diao Xiuer's lips, his hands kept moving around her body, and the clothes of the two of them were reduced one by one.
Yuan Xi looked at the snow-white breasts in front of him and whispered in Diao Xiu'er's ear: "Xiu'er, the master is here." After that, there was a burst of moans, the sound of men's breathing and women's moans came and went, and the room was full of spring.
Needless to say, the wind and waves surged inside the house, like a tidal wave in the sea. The waves rose and fell, stirring up a charming sound, just like the waves hitting the window sill of the cabin, which was so thrilling.
The body on the phoenix couch is like a white sheep, intertwined and entwined, the wind and rain are blowing, the fragrance is dripping with sweat like a heavy rain, and the charming voice is like singing excitedly, which makes people feel relaxed.
After the incident, Diao Xiuer was buried in Yuan Xi's arms. He held Diao Xiuer with one hand, gently caressed her back, and drew circles in front of her with the other hand. At this time, I heard Diao Xiuer saying quietly: "Sir, are you going to go on an expedition in a while?"
Hearing this, Yuan Xi softly said "Yes" and said, "Xiu'er, I'm sorry, you have to be wronged."
Diao Xiu'er shook her head and said: "Xiu'er feels very happy to be the concubine of the young master. The young master has big things to do, so it is naturally impossible for him to stay with Xiu'er every day. It is enough for the young master to have Xiu'er in his heart." "
Yuan Xi said: "I will naturally worry about you in my diary. Young Master, I will go to Qingzhou in a while and I will win. If everything goes well, I believe I will be able to reunite with you next spring. By then, I will no longer be dependent on others."
After hearing this, Diao Xiuer said softly: "Mr.... son." Apparently she couldn't stand Yuan Xi's caress and was moved.
At this time, Yuan Xi couldn't help but hugged Diao Xiuer, and she called out softly: "Wait...wait."
After that, a piece of white silk was taken out from the couch, and the bright red blood stains that were not yet dry on it were clearly visible. After Diao Xiuer carefully put the white silk away.
Yuan Xicai hugged her again. This night, Yuan Xi was afraid that Diao Xiuer would not be able to bear it for the first time, so he only scored two goals and hugged her to sleep.
The relationship between Yuan Xi and Diao Xiuer is essentially the same as that of Tang Ji. Yuan Xi has more of a possessive desire for them. I don't know if this is the sorrow of women in this era, or it is the sorrow of Yuan Xi.
Diao Xiuer's identity is actually not as good as that of Tang Ji. Even worse, Tang Ji is also the legitimate daughter of the Tang family in Jiangdong. She is a lady and the concubine of the deposed emperor. Diao Xiuer's humble background determines that she can only be a child. .
next day
Diao Xiuer turned her legs, wrinkled her face, and slowly walked out of the room, still holding a sheet in her arms.
"Sister has already gotten up?" A voice suddenly sounded. Only then did Diao Xiuer, who was in a daze, noticed that Cai Yan had already come to the side.
"Ah! Sister Zhaoji, I..." Diao Xiuer lowered her head and blushed, not knowing what to say. Cai Yan also seemed a little embarrassed for a moment. Even if she is a lady, this is the first time she has faced this kind of thing, and she doesn't know how to behave now.
Cai Yan's eyes subconsciously focused on the sheet in Diao Xiuer's hand. She immediately shrank her hands, but she could cover such a big thing if she wanted to.
"Sister Zhaoji, I think..." Diao Xiuer buried her head, her voice was like a mosquito, and her ears were red. When facing Yuan Xi before, he was definitely not as shy as he is now facing Cai Yan.
"This should be put away naturally. Do you want my help?" Cai Yan said. Although he has not had sex yet, he still understands the situation. At the same time, Cai Yan also complained about Yuan Xi in his heart and didn't know what to do with it. With a silk scarf as cushion, it was actually straightforward. . . . . . Are you really that anxious?
"No, no, Xiu'er can do this herself." Diao Xiuer quickly shook her head and said, how could such a shameful private matter be borrowed from other people's hands.
Naturally, Cai Yan would not force himself on such a matter, and instead said, "I will ask the kitchen to cook some supplements for you, and then have someone bring them to you. Please stop running around today and stay in your room."
Then Cai Yan ran out of the room in a panic. It could be seen that she was not as calm as she appeared, and she was also a little sour. Was she jealous? Then she shook her head and told herself no.
Zhu Ao had already transferred some assets before assassinating Dong Zhuo. After the incident, he quickly fled Chang'an. Yuan Xi asked him to establish a new stronghold in Yecheng. After all, Jizhou, Hebei Province would be his focus in the future.
Because of his outstanding performance this time, Yuan Xi has considered for some time to move him to the Yanzhou area in the Central Plains to take charge of his own business, but due to limited basic assets, there has been no success yet.
Yuan Xi saw that Diao Xiuer and Cai Yan were unhappy, so he suggested going to Yecheng market that day. Originally, Cai Yan declined. After all, he was not a member of Yuan Xi's family or anyone else, so how could he be so frivolous.
But despite Yuan Xi's repeated invitations, Cai Yan shyly agreed, but the reason was that he was accompanying Diao Xiuer, so it was just like hiding his ears and stealing the bell.
After waves of turmoil at the end of the Han Dynasty, big cities such as Luoyang, Chang'an, etc. were destroyed by war. Yecheng, Chengdu and other places had become the most prosperous cities in the Han Dynasty at this time.
In the Eastern Han Dynasty, because the founding emperor Liu Xiu was a landowner and businessman, he did not adopt the policy of focusing on agriculture and suppressing business like the Western Han Dynasty. The salt and iron monopoly was also cancelled. Also because of his background, the founding temperament was different.
The commodity economy in metropolitan cities like Yecheng is still very prosperous, but most of these commercial assets are in the hands of large landowners and businessmen, such as the Zhen family in Hebei and the Mi family in Xuzhou. Emperor Liu Xiu of the Eastern Han Dynasty represented the interests of large landowners and businessmen.
Considering the crowds in the market, Yuan Xi also brought Xu Chu and a few tiger guards to guard against the young.
Because Yuan Xi often walked around Yecheng, he didn't feel much about shopping. But Diao Xiuer and Cai Yan didn't go out often. In the past, they mostly hid in the boudoir, so they were very novel.
The two women visited the Yecheng market with great interest. Yuan Xi saw that their purpose of relaxing was achieved, and his dull mood eased a lot. As expected, women of every era have a racial instinct for shopping.
When they got off the carriage and entered the shop, the stunning looks of Diao Xiuer and Cai Yan naturally attracted a lot of attention. Fortunately, the fierce god Xu Chu stood beside them, responsible for opening the way and blocking the way, so a lot of trouble was avoided.
Diao Xiuer and Cai Yan are such stunning beauties. If Yuan Xi is not the prominent second son of the Yuan family, even if he has them, he will not be able to protect them. It is not a question of whether they want to or not, but a question of strength.
In these troubled times, even if Diao Xiuer and Cai Yan are not kidnapped by foreigners, they will be raised by other aristocratic families. They will have no fate with Yuan Xi, and Yuan Xi will be innocent but harbor the crime of having a jade. It is very realistic, helpless and sad. , but this is the fact.
When they arrived in the east of the city, Yuan Xi and the others walked into a large and elegantly decorated cloth shop.
During the Eastern Han Dynasty, the textile industry developed rapidly both in terms of raw material origin and textile technology. At this time, ordinary people mostly wore linen and silk, while the rich and nobles mostly wore silk.
Women in any era are very concerned about their clothing and appearance, and stunning women like Diao Xiuer and Cai Yan are no exception. Moreover, women like their appearance, so they care more about it, so the two of them casually looked at the brocade and Luo Qi.
In the Han Dynasty, cloth could sometimes be used as currency in circulation, and some rewards were often made of cloth. Rich families hoarded a lot of cloth, but for two women who once came from a wealthy family, ordinary silk and satin were naturally not attractive.
The shop owner is a middle-aged man in his early forties with a gentle face. He has been in the market for many years and has a sharp eye. Naturally, he can tell that Yuan Xi and his gang must be the children of a wealthy family, either rich or noble.
"Miss Gongzi, there are a lot of Linzi brocades, Xiangxiang brocades, and Shu brocades from the Sichuan area newly arrived in our store. They are all of good quality. You might as well take a look." The shopkeeper stepped forward and said politely.
Immediately, a clerk went into the warehouse and took out some fine brocades for Diao Xiuer and Cai Yan to see. Facing distinguished guests such as Yuan Xi, the shop owner naturally did not dare to neglect, and all he took were the best stocks in the shop.
After Diao Xiuer and Cai Yan looked at it for a while, they happily chose a piece of beautiful Sichuan brocade, and Yuan Xi left after paying the bill.
The shopkeeper didn't look carefully just now, but just then he saw his face change. Thinking that it was going to be bad, he secretly scolded the shopkeeper, because the seller had reserved the piece of Shu brocade, but the new shopkeeper actually took it out in the rush.
"Miss Gongzi, I'm so sorry. This Sichuan brocade is the remaining stock. If you want it, new stock will arrive soon. I'm so sorry." The shopkeeper accompanied her carefully. "Please wait for a while. Then I'll send someone to my house to make amends to you. It's up to you."
Diao Xiuer and Cai Yan felt a little disappointed, but didn't say anything. They couldn't make a big fuss willfully, let alone. . .
But Yuan Xi had been used to being arrogant since he was a child. Seeing the disappointed expressions of the two girls, he didn't want them to return disappointed, so Yuan Xi proudly said, "I think this one is flawless, so it doesn't matter. I will If you want it, stop talking nonsense and wrap it up for me."
"This, this, to be honest with you, a seller made a reservation, but the clerk got it wrong. I'm really sorry..." the shopkeeper replied carefully, scolding the clerk a hundred times in his heart.
"You said it was a low-quality product before, and now you say there is a buyer. Could it be that you are deceiving me and treating me as a vegetarian!" Yuan Xi stared at him and was about to get angry. How has the second young master Yuan ever suffered such a loss?
"Since the guests like it, just take it." A delicate voice came from behind Yuan Xi.
Just when the shop owner was in trouble, a cardamom girl about thirteen or fourteen years old came out of the back hall. The girl's skirt is different from others. The fabric is bright, and her dress is of high quality, much more luxurious than ordinary materials.
Her long, shiny black hair was pulled into a flowing bun, and she was led by her servants, exuding nobility with every step she took.
The face as white as snow is dotted with exquisite facial features.
Both her delicate nose and eyes as clear as pool water are full of endless tenderness.
Especially the naturally curved red lips make people have the urge to step forward and taste them.
An almost perfect face glanced inside. At this glance, their eyes were actually facing each other. Yuan Xi couldn't help but feel a little crazy. For a moment, he remembered the dream he had before...
