Chapter 213: New Year’s Eve

Please do me a favor, Fifth Master. Eleventh Mother put the clothes Xu Lingyi had changed on the small bag beside her, and turned around to look at Xu Lingyi in surprise.

Xu Lingyi nodded: In addition to asking Fan Weigang and Wang Li to help stir up this muddy water, I also asked Xiao Wu and his group of friends to cause trouble in private.

Eleven Niang's mind was spinning rapidly.

Fan Weigang and Wang Li were both trusted ministers of the emperor, and they were on good terms with Xu Lingyi. It was okay for them to talk about it, but they couldn't go into too much detail. Otherwise, it would give the emperor the impression of cliques and selfish interests.

Xu Lingkuan is different. Firstly, he is Xu Lingkuan's younger brother. Secondly, although his friends are from various religions, most of them are dandies. If they make a fuss in private, others will see it and think that Xu Lingkuan is complaining about his brother.

It's unfair, if this matter is led into a romantic affair, the effect will be hundreds of times better than if Fan Weigang and Wang Li come forward.

Xu Lingyi was very sad when he said this.

In the past, he was responsible for the family affairs alone. Although considering that his third brother Xu Lingning was Dunhou and his younger brother Xu Lingkuan was undisciplined, they were not good candidates to work with him, but the more important reason was that he felt that since he inherited the title, he should be responsible for revitalizing the family.

He had the responsibility to take care of his elder brother, younger brother and relatives. But he didn't expect that things would go against his wishes. The more he did, the farther the brothers would go. Not to mention Xu Lingning's passive behavior, Xu Lingkuan's trouble-making. He was able to fight four punches with both hands.

, although the beating was enjoyable, when I was alone in the dead of night, I couldn't help but feel tired and a little confused.

Later, with the reminder from Eleven Niang, she first talked to Xu Lingning about the moldy rice incident, breaking the invisible, intangible but frustrating barrier between the two of them in the past few years.

Seeing Xu Lingkuan as a colleague who was always targeting him, he used the same tactics he used to subdue some of his unruly generals during the Ping Miao Rebellion. His words not only made him ashamed, but he also took the initiative to admit his mistakes, and for the first time he was sincere in front of him.

Reflect on past words and deeds.

He was moved in his heart at that time.

Xu Lingkuan changed from a smart and alert young man to a playboy who only knew how to eat, drink, have fun and run around. Apart from the lax discipline, he had a great relationship with him as the youngest son and the wife, who only knew how to dote on someone and never taught him seriously.

Relationship. If you find something, he will do it

The thought flashed across his mind and he thought of asking Xu Lingkuan to do something for him.

As soon as his words leaked out, Xu Lingkuan immediately agreed. He also immediately proposed a solution. Among his friends, who had a more impatient personality and was suitable for arguing with others in public;

Xijia, let’s get this thing out of the way; anyone who is greedy will do anything he wants as long as he can afford the money. It turns out that he is clear and clear. Even what he plans to do, he also speaks clearly and logically.

He was stunned at the time and did not expect that Xu Lingkuan knew so much about the people around him.

Since you know this, why are you still hanging out with these people?

Xu Lingyi put down his elder brother's airs, and Xu Lingkuan felt cordial and answered directly: If I don't play with them, who will I play with? Besides, everyone is just playing together, and I don't expect anyone to treat anyone sincerely. He listened in a sincere tone.

He looked indifferent, but there was a trace of self-mockery in his eyes.

He was suddenly speechless.

The feeling of guilt in my heart could not go away for a long time.

I took advantage of the opportunity to change my clothes when I came back and told these things to Eleven Niang: I only saw him calling his friends and getting drunk and dying, but who knew he wouldn't be happy either?

It’s not too late for the Marquis to know now. Eleven Niang smiled and helped him change into a new dark blue plain brocade robe, and the Fifth Master also knew about the difficulties of the Marquis and the Xu family. In the future, the Fifth Master will help

With you, you can worry less.

I don't dare think about helping me. Xu Lingyi sighed, I just hope that he will stop causing trouble everywhere in the future and be satisfied.

A helpless and loving fatherly tone.

Eleven Niang couldn't help but smile with her sleeves covered. Then she hesitated and said: But if this happens, everyone will say that Fifth Master is reckless and not a person who can achieve great things. Do you want to say hello to Mr. Sun, the Marquis of Red Light Alley?

Although she had only met Mr. Sun once, she always felt that it was definitely not that simple for someone who could raise a daughter like the Fifth Madam.

No need. Xu Lingyi said with a smile, even though Mr. Sun was looking careless, he understood in his heart. You know, the late emperor killed countless princes and ministers in his later years, but he never doubted him.

It seems that my feeling is quite correct.

Eleven Niang nodded with a smile, helped Xu Lingyi straighten his clothes, and responded casually: Lord Marquis has thought carefully. I only want peace and security in my family, and that is enough for me to have enough food and clothing.

Xu Lingyi smiled, this is not an easy task. If you want peace and peace, you must ensure long-term prosperity. If you want to have adequate food and clothing, you must ensure continuous wealth. He looked a little emotional.

Eleven Niang was startled.

She was just looking for something to talk about, but she didn't expect that Xu Lingyi would say something.

The glory he talks about refers to power, and wealth refers to money.

If you think about it carefully, this is really the case.

Without power, no one will take notice of you. In this society with the theory of broken county officials, even a seventh-rank official can find excuses to falsely accuse you of rebellion. Without money, even if you are a third-rank official in the court,

A high-ranking official lives only on his salary, and how can he be greedy and take things without greed and clothing? However, he has lost the way of a gentleman and becomes humble, which will inevitably make people look down on him. One day, he may even find out about it.

Lost power.

I don’t know how many people are chasing after glory and wealth. In the final analysis, they just want to be more comfortable, secure and safe. But as they go, they forget their original intention, put the cart before the horse, and become slaves to glory and wealth, forgetting to pursue these

The things you have outside of yourself are meant to make your life more enjoyable.

Just like myself, I tried very hard to gain the trust of Mrs. Tai, and tried very hard to become Xu Lingyi's confidant. The ultimate goal was just to spend some leisurely days looking at flowers and drinking alone. But before that, I had to

You need to be qualified to live a leisurely life.

Thinking about it this way, my situation is similar to Xu Lingyi's.

If Xu Lingyi wants to make the Xu family a wealthy and idle family, he must first obtain such qualifications.

If there is no capable person in the family, no matter whether it is the emperor or the family of the minister, no one will take this family seriously. Even if something happens, this family will be the first to be eliminated; if there is someone who can be named prime minister in the family

The emperor is afraid that you will form a party and control the government for personal gain. The duke's family is afraid that your arrogant family will dominate the family and take away their own interests. How to grasp this balance is the top priority of the Xu family.

I hope Xu Lingyi can seize this opportunity and find a balance point to make the Xu family stand more stable.

While she was thinking wildly, she smiled and said: After all, I have little knowledge and do not have the breadth and vision of the Marquis.

That's not true. Xu Lingyi smiled and tugged on his sleeves. You just have a gentle temper and are not good at arguing with others. You didn't think about it.

Eleven Niang was startled.

She just felt that some things shouldn't be rushed. How could she give Xu Lingyi such a gentle temperament?

Before Eleven Niang had time to think too much, Xu Lingyi had already changed the topic: Have you packed everything? If you have packed it up, go to your mother quickly. With that said, she turned around and left the inner room.

She hurriedly followed him out of the inner room.

Seeing that the three concubines had arrived, the eleventh concubine put on her cloak and asked Hu Huo to hold Xu Sijie. The group went to the Taifu's place in a mighty manner.

This time they arrived earlier, and the wife was changing clothes.

Brother Chen was already waiting in the hall. He bowed to Xu Lingyi and Shi Yiniang, but his eyes looked directly at Xu Sijie.

Eleven Niang knew that he had always been afraid of Xu Lingyi, and she must have wanted to play with Xu Sijie but was afraid that Xu Lingyi would be unhappy, so she pushed Xu Lingyi to sit in the East Room: I will just wait here for Third Master and the others.

When Xu Lingyi saw that there were either women or children in the room, he felt bored and went to the East Room.

As expected, Brother Zhen ran to Hu Hue and said, "Brother Jie, salute me quickly." He couldn't hide his pride from the corners of his eyes and eyebrows.

But Xu Sijie didn't even look at Brother Chen.

Brother Zhen couldn't hide his disappointment and looked at Eleven Niang. He seemed to be asking why he didn't play with me.

Eleven Niang smiled and led Xu Sijie to Brother Zhen, and said softly: This is your fourth brother. From now on, you will call him fourth brother when you see him.

Xu Sijie hesitated for a long time, then softly called his fourth brother.

Although the voice is low, it is very pleasant.

Brother Zhen was very surprised. He raised his head and said to Eleven Niang: "Fifth brother's voice is better than Huang Ying's."

Eleven Niang couldn't help but smile bitterly. Fortunately, Brother Chen was sincere in his praise and didn't think too much about it. He took out a small oil paper bag from his arms and said: "You call me Fourth Brother, and I will give you a nest made of rose juice."

You can eat the candy. With that said, he opened the oil paper bag, revealing the rose-red crystal-clear, crystal-like Wo Si candy inside.

Not to mention the young Xu Sijie, even Aunt Wen and Aunt Qiao looked over curiously. Only Aunt Qin stood on tiptoes and looked out, muttering why the second young master hadn't come yet.

As expected, Xu Sijie was bribed by the candy. He stared at the candy and immediately called Brother Chen, Fourth Brother.

Brother Zhen smiled happily and gave Xu Sijie a candy.

Who knew that Xu Sijie was not satisfied, so he put the candy in his mouth, and then extended his palm towards Brother Chen, meaning he wanted more.

When Brother Zhen saw it, he immediately gave him another one.

Xu Sijie held it tightly in his hand and stretched out his other hand.

Brother Zhen hesitated for a moment, took a candy by himself, thought about it, took out a few more, and then gave the rest to Xu Sijie.

Xu Sijie immediately put the candy in his arms anxiously.

Everyone in the room was amused by him and laughed.

Brother Zhen also laughed heartily and held Xu Sijie's hand nonchalantly: "I still have sweet-scented osmanthus cake there. It was also a reward from the palace." After saying that, he and Xu Sijie went to his room.

The mother on the side stopped her in a hurry: My little ancestor is about to have the New Year's Eve dinner. We can't let the madam wait. After the New Year's Eve dinner, it won't be too late for you to go find the sweet-scented osmanthus cake for the Fifth Young Master.

Just as he was talking, the third master and the third wife led Xu Siqin, Xu Siyu and Xu Sijian in.

Aunt Qin, who was standing behind Eleven Niang, took a long breath.

Today is New Year's Eve, and everyone is getting together to have New Year's Eve dinner. We can't be late at this time, and leave a bad impression on the elders.

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