My Stepmother is Soft and Charming

The Zong family is not a prominent one, so she used to rely on Wei Jialian.

But after today, it's not clear who is higher and who is lower. Thinking that he might be proud in the future, Zongli has never been so happy since he was born.

So she got off the boat with a crooked look, turned around and saw the moonlight shining on the canal, just like the avenue to the sky in the future, and even the steps under her feet became much brisker.

In Xitang Courtyard.

Yingtao pinched Du Jingyi's calf, which had already been washed. She had stood on the boat for a long time today, so it was natural that she was a little swollen.

Fortunately, her technique was powerful, and it was almost gone in a short time.

After Shang Ji washed up, he also walked in from the outside, with some rising water vapor. Du Jingyi couldn't help but said after looking at it.

The general doesn't dry his hair!

Saying this, he signaled Yingtao to stop pinching her legs and go dry Shang Ji's hair.

But he waved his hand to stop him and said with a serious face.

I'll do it myself, you go down.

yes.

Every time the general and the young lady get along, they don't like to be disturbed by others. Cherry has known this for a long time, so she just left without saying anything.

After everyone left, Du Jingyi sighed and said.

Xue Niang is a little timid today. I am worried about her marriage. I am afraid that it will be difficult in the future.

In the final analysis, the matter about Guo Jiashilang was just their wishful thinking, and they did not get a definite answer.

If the Guo family had other concerns, they would be able to agree without even seeing it.

Guo Silang is obviously Xue Niang's best choice now. Once something goes wrong there, it may not be easy for Xue Niang to choose another husband.

With her performance today, I'm afraid some ladies will be in trouble.

Therefore, Du Jingyi was very worried about her.

After hearing this, Shang Ji didn't look very good, and said in a deep voice.

I have already told Prime Minister Guo about this matter. He has indeed never considered it before. However, I also told him about my plan to join the Gu family with the surname Gu. When the time comes, the Gu family will have me, so maybe he can Worry less.”

Hearing this, Du Jingyi felt a little relieved of his worries, and then expressed his plan.

General, I'm thinking of letting Xue Niang spend more time in my grandmother's courtyard these days. It seems that she has a haircut, but now she can't show off her talents, and her attitude towards others is also somewhat lacking, so she may fall into disgrace when the time comes. I’m sorry, we’d better make plans early.”

Du Jingyi was born into a merchant family, and he even spent a lot of money to learn this etiquette from his nun. However, Xueniang, the legitimate daughter of the Duke's palace, showed timidity on big occasions, which was unavoidable.

That's why she suggested this.

And Gu Xiaolang is still there, with some guidance, maybe Xue Niang will progress faster.

Shang Ji didn't interfere with these matters and spoke frankly.

That's your arrangement. I think grandma will agree to it.

After seeing Xue Niang's performance today, Mrs. Gu is probably more anxious than Du Jingyi.

Therefore, this matter is not difficult to handle.

On the contrary, Shang Ji was a little unsure about what he was thinking, so he opened his mouth and told his wife about the scene he saw on the boat.

I don't know if I am suspected of being seriously ill, but I always feel that this matter has something to do with my aunt. Do you remember that she always ran to the palace a few days ago? Why don't you go these days?

As soon as Shang Ji said this, Du Jingyi also had doubts.

In the past, she even asked Mrs. Xing a few words, but Mrs. Xing dismissed them.

There are many affairs in the palace during the New Year, and the Queen has to take charge of the overall situation, so I am not allowed to enter the palace as much as possible.

At that time, she said that the queen felt sorry for her aunt who had to go to the palace every day and was cold and miserable, but now it seems that is not the case anymore.

So the general means that what happened today was not an accident, but was deliberately arranged by my aunt?

It's hard to say. Using a young lady from the Zhao family can ruin the reputation of the Seventh Prince. It can also cause the Fourth Prince and the Imperial Concubine to be reprimanded. It is also good for the position of the Crown Prince. However, it will have little effect on whether it will mobilize troops and mobilize people. ?”

Shang Ji expressed his thoughts with a cold face.

Du Jingyi turned around in his heart before expressing his words.

Maybe this is just the beginning?

Shang Ji looked up at his wife, with confusion in his eyes.

With my aunt's ability, she wouldn't just want to plug someone in. I think maybe the Zhao family has other things to arrange.

Forget it, it's useless for us to guess for a long time. I'd better ask my aunt if I get a chance, but she was perfunctory last time. I'm afraid she doesn't want to admit it this time.

My aunt is involved in the Gu family and the Xing family. She is not a person who does random things. Even if you can't find out, the general doesn't have to worry too much. Everyone has his or her own destiny.

Um.

Shang Ji nodded and said nothing more.

On the contrary, in Huanyun Courtyard, Mrs. Xing and her son Xing Zhao looked serious.

Now that the Zhao family's affairs are settled, let's go back in these two days. It's time for us to set off back.

Mrs. Xing said seriously, but Xing Zhao was a little reluctant.

Why don't mother go back first? I'll stay for another two months and wait until the things enter the palace before going back.

Mrs. Xing frowned, obviously not agreeing with this matter.

But she had never been able to overcome her son's stubborn temper, so she just frowned and looked at him for a while. Seeing that he still didn't give in, she had to sigh and said.

Yes, but you are not allowed to act rashly. This matter is over here. The rest is beyond our control.

Don't worry, mother, as long as the Queen is here, my son can't do anything even if he wants to comment.

After hearing this, Mrs. Xing felt that it made sense.

The night is vast, and there seems to be something different in the silence of the past, and many people still don't know that their next direction has been determined as early as the Lantern Festival.

On the second day, Mrs. Xing immediately bid farewell to everyone.

At the dinner table, Du Jingyi was slightly surprised, and then asked.

Auntie, won't you stay any longer? Didn't you say you're going on an outing in spring?

Mrs. Xing said with a smile.

If I don't go back, I'm afraid Zhao'er's father will come north to catch someone. This trip will take several months, so I won't delay. I'll come back next time when I have the chance.

After hearing this, everyone understood and could not persuade him.

Mrs. Gu nodded and said in a calm tone.

It doesn't matter if you go back, the Xing family has a lot of things waiting for you to deal with. It's not good to stay away for a long time.

Mrs. Xing also meant the same thing, so she decided to leave in three days.

Shang Zhiping was probably the saddest one among them. He looked at Xing Zhao and said sadly.

Is Cousin Zhao going back too?

Xing Zhao was amused by his sad expression, as if he was about to be abandoned, so he thought of joking with him.