Chapter 314: Birthday

The noise dispersed, leaving only silence in the courtyard.

Eleven Niang whispered a few words to Mother Song, and Yan Rong and others walked past the maidservant who was bending over to clean up the mess and came out of the erotic hall.

As spring and summer change, the warm night breeze blows in the face, carrying the fragrance of flowers.

She couldn't help but take a deep breath.

Above the head is a sky full of stars. They are shining brightly in the deep blue night sky, which is dazzling and intoxicating.

There was the sound of more drums in the distance.

Madam, Yan Rong said with concern, you have been tired for the whole day, if you have anything to do, just ask your servant. You should rest early.

Eleven Niang didn't feel sleepy at all when she thought about today's guests.

Have all the guests at the Marquis' side left?

Yanrong didn't reply yet, "The Marquis, Mr. Zhuo, and Mr. Jiang are still drinking."

Eleven Niang nodded and went back to Fishing Water Pavilion to rest.

I was woken up by Xu Lingyi in the middle of the night.

Eleven Niang, silently, he propped his arms on the bed and looked down at her, his bright eyes were filled with a hint of drunkenness, and his speech was a little vague. Why do you sleep like a child? Why are you so noisy?

Can't wake up

If you can’t wake me up, what are you doing now?

Eleven Niang cursed in her heart. She sat up and loudly ordered the little maid outside the house to get Xu Lingyi sobering soup.

Xu Lingyi laughed when she heard this and kissed her twice on the cheek.

His breath was filled with the strong smell of alcohol.

Eleven Niang couldn't help but wrinkled her nose: Go and freshen up quickly. It smells like alcohol.

Xu Lingyi looked at her wrinkled little face and laughed heartily. Not only did she not follow her words, but she leaned over and kissed her promiscuously.

The eleventh mother of the Marquis was frightened and anxious. As she was trying to avoid the situation, she raised her eyes and saw a little maid walking in carrying a small tea tray with red painted begonia flowers.

She was anxious.

Marquis

Then he pushed him hard.

Xu Lingyi unexpectedly became unsteady and stumbled onto the bed.

Eleven Niang looked at Xu Lingyi in surprise. How could he be pushed down by her so easily?

Xu Lingyi also looked at Eleven Niang in surprise, not expecting to be pushed out of bed by her.

The little maid carrying the tea tray was so frightened that her face was as white as paper. She knelt down on the ground with a thud. The lid on the tray rustled, making a crisp sound of clinking porcelain, which was very clear in the quiet room.

Only then did Xu Lingyi realize that the little maid had come in.

He stood up holding the edge of the bed with some embarrassment: It's okay, it's okay. He couldn't stand firm for a moment.

When Eleven Niang came back to her senses, she saw him standing up holding on to the edge of the bed. She suspected that he might have drank more than usual, so she quickly got out of bed and helped him sit on the edge of the bed. Then she told the little maid as if nothing had happened:

The hangover soup is brought over.

The little maid came over gingerly carrying the tray.

Eleven Niang brought the hangover soup and handed it to Xu Lingyi.

Xu Lingyi drank it all in one gulp.

Eleven Niang put the empty cup on the tray, took out the handkerchief and handed it to Xu Lingyi.

The little maid retreated in a panic.

Xu Lingyi took the handkerchief and wiped his mouth, then let out a long breath and stood up staggeringly: Let the little maid come in to help change clothes.

Eleven Niang was a little worried when she thought about her push just now. She couldn't help but stepped forward to help him: It's so late, so I'd better serve the Marquis to change his clothes.

Xu Lingyi did not object, and the two went to the clean room.

Eleven Niang helped him pour water.

I came to Xu Lingyi, took the wooden spoon from her hand, and poured cold water into the copper basin.

It's still a bit cold in early summer.

Marquis Eleven Niang hesitated.

It's okay. Xu Lingyi didn't take it seriously. She often took cold showers before. Then she bent over and immersed her face in the copper basin.

Water splashes everywhere.

Eleven Niang was shocked.

Xu Lingyi has raised his head.

The water droplets on his face fell on his clothes like rain.

He took a long breath.

The pleasant lightness that Eleven Niang saw when she opened her eyes no longer existed between her brows, and her eyesight became clearer.

Thinking of Xu Lingyi's different behavior from usual, Eleven Niang was a little worried and hesitantly called out "Master Hou"

Xu Lingyi did not look back, with his head slightly lowered, looking at the bronze face in front of him: Lao Zhuo, he has returned to Beijing to be raised.

His face was reflected vaguely in the small bronze mirror on the washstand.

Eleven Niang didn’t understand for a moment: What?

When I first arrived at the military camp, the first person I met was Lao Zhuo. His voice was a little deep. At that time, he was already a battle-experienced general. He recalled with a solemn expression that he was the one who shouted the most fiercely.

He was also the bravest in killing the enemy. Later, when we were marching to the northwest, he asked himself to be the vanguard to fight against Gesang, but he had a broken leg. The emperor rewarded him for his merits and asked him what his long-cherished wish was in his life. He said, "I would like to serve the emperor forever in the northwest."

The emperor asked him to go to Yunnan and Guizhou to serve as the commander-in-chief.

Is it the newly appointed Minister of War, Mr. Zhuo?

It was only two or three years later. Xu Lingyi raised his head. He returned to the capital to be recuperated. Feiyun's half-body reputation was ruined in the northwest, and I stared at the small bronze mirror, speechless for a long time.

Feiyun, Jiang Feiyun, the one who replaced Xu Lingyi after the defeat in the northwest?

Is he lamenting the changes after the feast is over?

Eleven Niang's hands unconsciously fell on his shoulders.

Xu Lingyi couldn't help but turn around and saw a pair of worried eyes.

He couldn't help but smile.

It’s okay, he said, among the three of us, one became the Minister of War, one was the Commander-in-Chief of the Fifth Army Governor’s Mansion, and the other was the Prince’s Young Master. Compared with those who died in Miao and Northwest China, we are much luckier.

There was no anger, no bitterness, no reluctance, and no complaints. Although there was a bit of emotion, more of it was relief.

Eleven Niang was stunned and couldn't help but stare at the man in front of her.

His dark eyes were as clear as water, seeming to reflect his vulnerability and confusion just now.

Xu Lingyi turned around uncomfortably and said with a smile: By the way, have you seen Mrs. Zhuo?

His words aroused Eleven Niang's thoughts. She grabbed Xu Lingyi's sleeve: I was just about to ask Mr. Hou about this. How old is Mr. Zhuo?

His tone was a little urgent, which made Xu Lingyi startled: What's wrong?

I think Mrs. Zhuo is only about 20 years old. She said that she wants to marry Sister Zhen for the eldest son of the family. The eleventh mother said, I just heard what you said about honorary support. What is going on in their family?

Xu Lingyi laughed loudly as he listened: Lao Zhuo is fifty-six years old this year. The current Mrs. Zhuo is Lao Zhuo's fourth wife. The three previous ones all died of illness. His eldest son is fifteen years old this year. He is the third.

Born to a woman.

This is all such a mess. Eleven Niang murmured in a low voice, and then asked Xu Lingyi if Mrs. Zhuo had any biological children.

Xu Lingyi said that Lao Zhuo had three sons. The second son and the third son were both born to Mrs. Zhuo.

So who else is there in the biological mother's family of the eldest son of the Zhuo family?

Xu Lingyi didn't know this clearly. He only knew that there was a guard named Wan beside Lao Zhuo. He was said to be Lao Zhuo's uncle, but he didn't know which wife's brother he was.

Eleven Niang couldn't help but said angrily: Isn't he your subordinate? Why don't you know anything?

Xu Lingyi opened his eyes wide: Why should I ask him about his wife? I only know that he has a son.

Eleven Niang thought for a while.

Also, when women work together, most people talk about their husbands and children, but when men work together, they may not care about these things.

Then do you know the purpose of Mrs. Zhuo's visit?

I know Xu Lingyi said, Lao Zhuo just told me.

What did you say made Eleven Niang a little nervous.

The Zhuo family is too complicated and not a good match.
To be continued...