"Master, the daughter of the Guo family is here again. Pen × fun × Pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 info "Xun Ying was very helpless when he said this, since Guo Zixing's family moved to Chuzhou, Zhu Mansion has not been peaceful. She really wanted to find an opportunity to teach these willful and arrogant two sisters a lesson, but the backers behind these two girls were too huge, and she didn't dare to offend people easily without Ma Xiuying's order.

"Send someone to wait for them, don't let them meet Guo Ninglian. Ma Xiuying had a headache, she didn't plan to see the Guo sisters, and she was very tired of the two daughters coming uninvited.

Although Ma Xiuying is no longer sent to the fence now, I don't know if it is for comparison or other reasons, Guo Hui and Guo Yun rely on their father to be the generalissimo and show off their power in front of Ma Xiuying, and they come to Zhufu from time to time to disturb them, and they go in and out of Zhufu as if they were their own home. In particular, Guo Hui was still a little inexplicably uncomfortable about Zhu Yuanzhang marrying another wife, she did not attend Zhu Yuanzhang's wedding banquet, but asked Guo Ninglian to come to see her by name in Zhu's mansion.

Guo Ninglian has also been a woman who grew up in the palm of her father's hand since she was a child, and she has no choice but to be humiliated by an outsider, even if this woman is the daughter of Generalissimo Guo! She deeply hated Guo Zixing's arrival so that she could not marry in a prosperous manner, and she heard from her brother that Guo Zixing and Guo Tianxu had bullied Zhu Yuanzhang, and she was even more disgusted with this family in her heart, so she never bowed her head to Guo Hui to curry favor. She is also a woman like Ma Xiuying who knows some kung fu, whenever Guo Huijiao is brute and wants to beat someone, she always easily dodges it, and even makes Guo Hui suffer a big loss.

Guo Hui's nose was almost crooked, and a concubine dared to do something with her? However, this was not the Marshal's Mansion, except for Guo Yun and the maid she brought to scold Guo Ninglian desperately, the other servants were indifferent, and some even hid from a distance to watch the excitement.

The first time there was a dispute between several women, Ma Xiuying asked Guo Ninglian to apologize, the second time Ma Xiuying hinted that Guo Hui was okay to come, and the third and fourth times Ma Xiuying simply didn't care. Guo Ninglian is also from Zhu Mansion after all, why did you let Guo Hui step on it once and twice. Besides, Guo Ninglian stayed in the Zhu Mansion and didn't go to the Marshal's Mansion to cause trouble, Guo Hui came to find Guo Ninglian's stubble again and again, and she deserved to be angry. So Ma Xiuying is now avoiding the arrival of Guo Hui and Guo Yun, she and the two sisters have a bad relationship with each other, and tear her face in public, in fact, she secretly wishes that Guo Ninglian would let Guo Hui suffer a few more losses, which can be regarded as helping her out of the evil anger in her heart.

Guo Ninglian herself is a very smart woman, she can't see that Guo Hui is looking for her because of Zhu Yuanzhang's relationship, she doesn't understand why Guo Hui is unwilling to marry Zhu Yuanzhang, why she still has to be unclear with Zhu Yuanzhang, and she despises Guo Hui's behavior very much.

However, Guo Ninglian is still relatively well-behaved in front of Ma Xiuying. She originally heard her father say that Ma Xiuying blocked her marriage with Zhu Yuanzhang, and she also hated Ma Xiuying in her heart, but later heard Zhu Yuanzhang say that Ma Xiuying pleaded with Guo Zixing to facilitate her to marry into the Zhu family, plus Ma Xiuying's father-in-law Guo Zixing has become the biggest ruler of Chuzhou, Ma Xiuying's status in Zhu Mansion is quite high, and even Zhu Yuanzhang has to give up three points, so she no longer dares to be as naughty and uninhibited as she first saw Ma Xiuying, and she became honest and obedient after stepping into Zhu's house. Although she still has a bit of a jumpy temperament occasionally, fortunately, Ma Xiuying is a very talkative woman, as long as she doesn't make any big mistakes, Ma Xiuying basically laughs at it, and will never be angry like other housewives about a little thing.

As for the other concubine in the house, Li Qi'er, she basically didn't pay attention to it, although Aunt Li has a little appearance, it is a pity that she is older than Ma Xiuying, and she has no children so far, and she will definitely be forgotten by Zhu Yuanzhang in a few years.

Guo Hui occasionally complained to Zhu Yuanzhang that he had been wronged in the house, but Zhu Yuanzhang had experienced the disaster of imprisonment and was not as eager as before for Guo Hui. He was originally worried that if there were more women in the house, the house would be restless, but fortunately, under Ma Xiuying's care, the inner courtyard and the outer courtyard were calm, even if he still had a trace of Guo Hui in his heart, it was impossible for Guo Hui to destroy the harmony and tranquility in the house because of Guo Hui.

Zhu Yuanzhang put all his energy into military and government affairs, and he was respectful to Guo Zixing on the surface, and as Guo Zixing's left arm and right arm, he often gave him advice and charged into battle.

After a few months of peace and quiet, Guo Tianxu, who couldn't hold back, began to slander Guo Zixing again, "Dad, today I heard the soldiers in the barracks say good things about Zhu Yuanzhang. Look at this situation, although we got the military power, but we didn't get their hearts, they have you in their mouths, but they still only recognize Zhu Yuanzhang in their hearts. ”

Da Zhang's family also blew the pillow wind, "Master, at the beginning, Haozhou was single-handedly laid down by you, and it was taken away by Sun Deya and others, not to mention that this Chuzhou was originally led by Zhu Yuanzhang." The lord took away his military power, and he must have a grudge. As long as he is in one day, my heart is never steady. It is better to find an opportunity to cure him for his sin and put him to death, so as to prevent future troubles. ”

Guo Zixing pondered for a long time, shook his head, and said: "He didn't make a mistake, how can I punish him?" The last time Tianxu arrested him, many soldiers were dissatisfied, and if there is no legitimate reason this time, I am afraid that more people will not be convinced. ”

"Do you want him to continue, in the long run, the master will become an empty shelf. ”

The muscles on Guo Zixing's face jumped suddenly, he had rights and lost rights, he didn't want to taste this kind of loss of rights a second time, even if it was a potential threat, it was not allowed to exist.

Regardless of whether Zhu Yuanzhang was truly loyal or not, his influence in Chuzhou made Guo Zixing aware of the threat of Gong Gaozhen. So Guo Zixing gradually alienated Zhu Yuanzhang, transferred all his capable generals to his own troops, and emptied his military power little by little. Even Li Shanchang, a civil official, was almost called away, but Li Shanchang resolutely refused, preferring to resign and only be Zhu Yuanzhang's personal staff, Guo Zixing was not reluctant, but this matter made him feel that Zhu Yuanzhang was a potential threat to him.

After another period of time, Guo Zixing repeated his old tricks, and only gave Zhu Yuanzhang a few soldiers and horses for him to fight.

Unexpectedly, Zhu Yuanzhang led his troops out to fight a big victory, and came back happily to report his merits to Guo Zixing.

Guo Zixing was happy on his face, but he became more and more unhappy in his heart, and said a few perfunctory words coldly, and did not mention the words of rewarding meritorious service.

Zhu Yuanzhang was very upset, returned home, and sighed for a long time.

Ma Xiuying ordered someone to bring a bowl of mung bean soup and asked with concern: "I heard that Starling and Zhou Dexing won the battle, and I am happy for you, why are you depressed? Is there something unpleasant?"

Zhu Yuanzhang frowned, "It's not because of the things in the barracks." ”

Ma Xiuying had already known Guo Zixing's indifference to Zhu Yuanzhang, and said: "Could it be that my father-in-law treated you poorly?"

Zhu Yuanzhang was even more annoyed by Ma Xiuying's central matter, and complained: "Even if you know, what's the use? At the beginning, you advised me to temporarily hand over the military power, but I handed it over and he did this to me. When others win battles, he rewards officials and rewards silver, but when I win battles, he turns a blind eye, which is simply too bullying. ”

Ma Xiuying asked again: "Do you know why your father-in-law treats you like this?"

Zhu Yuanzhang was puzzled: "If I am afraid of my dictatorship, my military power has been hollowed out by him, and now every time I encounter a war, he will no longer discuss with me, even if I lead my generals to win the battle, he is still cold to me." To be honest, I don't know what offended him, and I don't know what to do. ”

"If I were a stepfather, I would be upset to hear the tone of your words. Now that you have surrendered your military power and your soldiers have been transferred to your father's troops, then they are all your father's soldiers, but your tone still calls them your generals. It is these unconscious tones that make those who hate you find an excuse to spread rumors that you have a heavy army and do not sincerely submit to your father-in-law, who will of course be unhappy when he hears these words. Besides, every time other generals come back from an expedition, they have gifts for their father-in-law, but you have never given a gift to your father-in-law, which will make you look less respectful of your father-in-law in comparison. Ma Xiuying sighed and told Zhu Yuanzhang the news collected by the shadow guard one by one.

Zhu Yuanzhang was stunned for a moment when he heard this, and said angrily: "In order to please your father-in-law, those generals took looted goods from their homes as gifts to your father-in-law, regardless of whether the people lived or died." I have not committed any crimes when I go on the expedition, so where will I have gifts? Even if I have goods taken from the enemy, they should also be distributed to my subordinates, so why should I give them to him?"

Ma Xiuying shook her head, "Sympathize with the people's livelihood and comfort the soldiers, as it should be." I know that the starling brother is thinking about the people and the soldiers, but the father-in-law doesn't know this, and when he saw that others had gifts, only you didn't say anything, but suspected that you were stealing gold and silk, so he was unhappy, so he treated you poorly. I have a way to free you from the past with my stepfather. ”

Zhu Yuanzhang suddenly realized, "What can you do?

Ma Xiuying pointed to a small box on the table, "This is some of the savings I saved in Chuzhou, I am going to dedicate them to my stepmother, and ask my stepmother to explain the situation to my father-in-law, my father-in-law will be happy after hearing it, and it will not be difficult for you in the future." ”

Zhu Yuanzhang was very reluctant to go, and said: "Madam, I have wronged you too much by doing this, you have exhausted your savings last time you were recruited......

"You and I, husband and wife, what are you talking about? Solve this trouble first, and if the stepfather is still aggressive, we will go to another place to develop. Ma Xiuying sighed, the strings in her heart never relaxed, and she didn't know when Zhu Yuanzhang and Guo Zixing would completely turn their faces.

The next day, Ma Xiuying took out most of the valuable jewelry she had saved and gave it to Xiao Zhang, and repeatedly explained that it was Zhu Yuanzhang's filial piety to his father-in-law and mother-in-law.

Xiao Zhang's family was already guilty of Zhu Yuanzhang and Ma Xiuying, but now they are even more happy to see these jewels, gold and silver, and they spare no effort to say good things in his ear when serving Guo Zixing at night, praising Zhu Yuanzhang's son-in-law as heaven and earth, even compared to his own son Guo Tianjue.

Guo Zixing remembered Zhu Yuanzhang's bits and pieces of himself in the past, and said with a pleasant expression: "It's rare that Zhu Yuanzhang is so filial, but I was wrong to doubt him before." ”

"Zhu Yuanzhang can risk his life to save you again and again, and it is nothing more than his own son, if it weren't for him, I don't know what would happen to us in Haozhou. Sir, don't just listen to what others say, think about how Zhu Yuanzhang treated us. "There are no outsiders, and Xiao Zhang finally dares to say something from his heart.

Guo Zixing nodded subconsciously, "He is better than Tianxu, but unfortunately he is not my own son." ”