Mrs. Xiao leaned on the soft couch and let the maid gently massage her head, because of the matter of her second son, she had a terrible headache, and the palms and backs of her hands were full of meat, how could she watch her son being kicked out of the Xiao family.

But she knew that Hou Ye's anger had to be released, and her son could only bear it, although Xiao Yanqing was a gentleman and caused trouble all day long, but he was also Hou Ye's son, and it was impossible for his son to turn a blind eye, everything today was Zhou Xiya's woman, if it wasn't for her, how could his son be kicked out.

"Madam, the Li family in the courtyard of the second son is here" A little maid came in to report.

Mrs. Xiao opened her eyes and raised her hand, "Let her in."

I used to like this Li Aoxue, after all, she was her son's woman, and she would make her happy, but unfortunately, she couldn't fight Zhou Xiya, and she was locked up by her son, so she didn't bother to care.

"I've seen my mother," Li Aoxue walked in slowly, wanting to bow down.

"Excuse me, your body is heavy, these etiquettes are exempt, why did you come here." Mrs. Xiao asked casually, pointing to a chair for Li Aoxue to sit on.

"The concubine received a notice to move out of the house, this is not the concubine to come and say goodbye to her mother, although the concubine doesn't know what happened, she is very frightened, the concubine can think that it is her mother, so ......" Li Aoxue looked at Mrs. Xiao aggrievedly and stopped.

"Alas... I know your thoughts, you are a proper child, originally my son married you, I was relieved, but unfortunately that child grew up and was disobedient, I can't do anything about him, Zhou Xiya is a scourge. The fox has charmed my son, and I don't expect anything from her. Mrs. Xiao sighed.

"It's the concubine's body, it's not it, I disappointed my mother"

"It's not your fault, I think that as long as you give birth to a child, Jingqing will always change his mind, as long as a man has his own child, he will grow up." Mrs. Xiao waved her hand.

"Mother rest assured, when the concubine gives birth to a child, she will definitely try to save her husband's heart, and she will never let Zhou Xiya be happy." Li Aoxue assured.

"Good. You can say that. Mother is relieved, if you need anything, you can send a message to me, I will naturally help you, if you can make Jingqing disgusted with the Zhou family. Mother will definitely make you the real second lady of the Xiao family. Mrs. Xiao threw out the temptation.

"Yes. I will never live up to my mother's expectations," Li Aoxue looked excited. With her mother's help, she is not alone.

Three days is enough time for Zhou Xiya and them to move. Xiao Jingqing's house outside has long been renovated, and it is enough to move in directly.

After everything was packed, on the last day, Xiao Jingqing and Zhou Xiya went to bid farewell to their parents, but unfortunately Marquis Xiao didn't see them, only Mrs. Xiao pulled Xiao Jingqing and said a few words.

Xiao Jingqing frowned slightly, and glanced back at the Xiao Mansion where he had lived for twenty years, feeling a little sentimental in his heart.

"Daddy, let's go to a new home" Xian'er, who was hugged by Zhou Xiya, probably saw that her father was in a bad mood and went to pull his clothes.

"Okay, let's go to the new home, Dad will take Xian'er to live in the new home" Xiao Jingqing hugged his daughter enough to turn over and get on the horse, and several people galloped towards the new mansion

The housekeepers and servants who had been waiting for the new mansion were waiting at the door, and when they saw the masters arriving, they immediately lit firecrackers and celebrated the housewarming in a crackling sound.

There are a lot of things to do when moving to a new house, not only to be familiar with everything in the new village, but also to entertain those who come to congratulate them, Xiao Jingqing has a lot of friends, although this time moving out of the house is a little unfair, some are gray, but it does not prevent their friends from coming to congratulate.

"Miss, you're tired, you've been busy these days." Mama Zhou pinched Zhou Xiya's shoulder.

"It's okay, it's just that there are more people who need to be entertained, but when you get acquainted, it's okay, by the way, since we have opened the mansion and come out to live, don't call me Miss's aunt anymore, just call me Mrs., Xiao Jingqing is the master, Xian'er is the eldest lady, and the rules in the house are about to be established, you discuss with the housekeeper around Xiao Jingqing, see how to get it, there are no rules." Zhou Xiya explained.

"Yes, ma'am," Mama Zhou nodded.

"Is the master still drinking with those scholars and literati?" Zhou Xiya asked casually.

"Yes, I heard that the master is going to continue to recruit some scholars, choose their talents, as arms, plus the people selected by the master before, the master has really gathered a lot of capable people and strategists, that is, there are many generals who can fight well, and it is also a good thing for us to move out of Xiao Mansion, at least it is much more convenient for the master to entertain friends." Mama Zhou nodded.

"Go and boil some sobering soup, those literati are fine, those generals are very drunk, and I don't know how Xiao Jingqing gathered these literati and generals together, you must know that Xiucai met soldiers, it is reasonable to say, these literati are very proud, how can they drink and talk with these soldiers now." Zhou Xiya smiled and shook her head, probably this is Xiao Jingqing's personality charm.

"I'll answer you, madam," Xiao Jingqing walked in with a smile.

"Enough to drink?" Zhou Xiya got up and helped Xiao Jingqing.

"I didn't drink much, today is just for everyone to get together, drinking is just for fun, if you are really drunk, it is not beautiful." Xiao Jingqing pulled Zhou Xiya over, let her sit on his lap, and exhaled lightly, the smell of wine came to his face.

Zhou Xiya fanned the wine and glanced at Xiao Jingqing, "Such a big wine, give me a bath in a while." ”

"Okay, let's wash together" Xiao Jingqing leaned into Zhou Xiya's ear and whispered her earlobe, looking ambiguous.

"Think beautifully, you haven't answered me yet, why can you bring those people to your side, it's very difficult for literati and military generals to get together." Zhou Xiya smiled and dodged.

"Because of the common ideal, the literati want to hold power in the court, become one person under ten thousand people, the military generals want to sweep thousands of troops with heavy troops, but the current officials are recommended by the family, if there is no one, no background, it is very rare to want to be an official, these literati under me are the most outstanding talents in the cold family, I gather around them, they have a chance to realize their ambitions, I can give them more books, can give them more opportunities to experience, can give them the opportunity to speak, and even stand in the court in the future. It's the same with military generals, I gave them a chance, and they will naturally get along, because they have the same goal, and as for the future, it's not easy to think about making peace, but that's all for later. Xiao Jingqing explained.

Now he has more than a dozen literati and military generals in his hands, all of whom are the talents he has been looking for over the years, including the children of the poor family, and the people who are not reused by the family. People like them are better to manage. He also has ambition and greater potential, and as long as he is given time, these people are a powerful boost for him.

There are also such people around the eldest brother. However, the eldest brother is attracting all the children of the family. Sons of honor. It may be possible to get the support of the family by wooing such people, but those people are unruly people and are not easy to discipline and support. They come to help, just in exchange for a greater good, how can they fill their ** that can never be filled.

Zhou Xiya nodded, and understood Xiao Jingqing's words, indeed, now the country is in a turbulent time, talented people are not allowed to be reused, traitors are in charge, loyal ministers are crowded, the court is in chaos, local officials are rampant, disasters are frequent, and hundreds of people are not happy.

Ambitious and ambitious people will naturally choose wise people to take refuge in the hope of realizing their ambition to conquer the world.

"By the way, what's the name of our mansion?" Zhou Xiya asked, now there is only one Xiao Mansion in Yingtianfu, and they are also the Xiao family, so they can't be called Xiao Mansion, so it is easy for people to distinguish between them, and when there is a big Xiao Mansion and a small Xiao Mansion, there will be fun to watch.

"It's called Tiance Mansion" Xiao Jingqing thought about it and said, he was also planning the world by attracting talents.

"It's a good name, isn't it too ostentatious?"

"No, no matter what the Xiao family does now, Your Majesty will be suspicious, so I don't care about this one more, and now the emperor has no time to take care of it, the war against Zhao in the north has failed, this year's heavy snow in Zhaoguo, Dayan's soldiers can't stand the cold where, the emperor gives very little military spending, the soldiers lack cotton clothes, and they have died a lot before the war, Zhaoguo waits for work, plus is familiar with the local climate, and hits Dayan's army, more than 100,000 dead and wounded, the border is chaotic, and many soldiers and porters have fled back, The imperial court has advised His Majesty to recruit troops again and continue to attack Zhao after the beginning of spring. Xiao Jingqing sighed, too many people died in this battle.

The family is just waiting for this battlefield to weaken the national strength, where will there be a serious war, otherwise such a small country can be fought even if it is miserable, how can it become such a stalemate as it is now, I am afraid that more people will die next.

"I just hope that such days will pass quickly"-

In a blink of an eye, the New Year has passed, and spring is about to begin, Zhou Xiya has also adapted to the climate in the south, and after a few months, she has also gotten used to being here, plus she moved out of the Xiao family, so she doesn't have to see those annoying people often, so her mood is a lot better.

"Madam, your appetite is really good these days, and people look a lot better." Jinxiu walked in with a plate of snacks, this is the young lady's afternoon tea.

"Are you saying I'm fat?" Zhou Xiya asked.

"How can Miss be fat, you are just right now, probably because you are in a good mood, so it is good to improve, and people are naturally rounded." Jinxiu smiled and shook her head.

"Aren't you still saying I'm fat?" Zhou Xiya touched her face, it was indeed a lot richer, "Take it away, I won't eat it"

"My good lady, eat quickly, this is your favorite snack, and the servant made it for you." Jinxiu handed over the saucer.

"What's the matter, how to eat and be coaxed, I thought it was Xian'er." Xiao Jingqing walked in.

"Why did you come back so early today?" Zhou Xiya asked rhetorically.

"Something is coming back, what are you doing?" Xiao Jingqing casually picked up a piece of dim sum and put it in his mouth, well, it was really delicious.

"I'm fat" Zhou Xiya pouted, her expression was very sad, from ancient times to the present, women have been very concerned about their fat, thin, beautiful and ugly.

"Are you fat, why didn't I see it, I wish you were fatter, so that I would be more comfortable to hold." Xiao Jingqing approached Zhou Xiya and said ambiguously.

"Go aside" Zhou Xiya kicked him, and he became more and more out of shape.

"Seriously, I'm going to be away for a while." Xiao Jingqing's body was a little solemn, and Zhou Xiya's face was a little solemn.

"Leave? Where to? Zhou Xiya hurriedly asked, she had been with Xiao Jingqing for a long time and became an official husband and wife, she admitted that she had put Xiao Jingqing in her heart, and Xiao Jingqing was about to leave, and she was still a little unable to adapt.

"The emperor is going down to the south of the Yangtze River, and he wants to be received by officials from all over the country, and he also wants the princes to accompany him, and he also specially sends a decree to my father to go to the capital, so that my father can accompany him to browse the great rivers and mountains, and my father called me back, and after discussion, I felt that the emperor was not good at coming, and I went all the way to recruit my father, but it was not just as simple as putting it by my side, but it was not good to go, so my father found an excuse to be sick in bed, and I went in place of my father." Xiao Jingqing spoke.

In fact, where is he willing to go, but if he doesn't go, his father can't go, the eldest brother is the eldest son, and he can't leave, and he may be the dispensable person, Xiao Jingqing laughed at himself.

"You can't go, the emperor is obviously not well-intentioned, if you go, you will be in the mouth of the wolf, if the emperor really does something, or your father raises the anti-flag, what will you do then, you will become a hostage, your father is going to treat you as a proton, this is too dangerous, you can't go." Zhou Xiya held Xiao Jingqing's hand tightly.

"I have to go, and now I am the only one in the house who is the most suitable to go, and I will naturally be fully prepared to go, and I will not put myself in danger." Xiao Jingqing said soothingly.

"I'm not at ease, can't I not go?" Zhou Xiya had a glimmer of hope.

Xiao Jingqing shook his head

"I wrote to my father, second brother and third brother, this time the emperor is on his southern tour, they may follow, and when the time comes, you will not fight alone." Zhou Xiya began to think of a way, since she couldn't help but go, she could only prepare.

"Okay, I'll listen to you, the family will be handed over to you, take care of yourself, don't let me worry." Xiao Jingqing hugged Zhou Xiya.

"Shall I follow you?" Zhou Xiya said.

"No, it's too dangerous, I don't know what the emperor's heart is, is he testing the Xiao family or what, my father didn't go, I went, the emperor must be unhappy, it's too dangerous for you to follow me, what I care about most is you, you can only be safe in Yingtian, don't let me worry about it, I can rest assured that I can have you in the rear, and you are at home, you can also help me keep an eye on my father and brother's movements, if there is anything you can tell me in advance, let me be prepared, and I will hand over the affairs of the family to you in the future, including my manpower, You help me take care of this house. Xiao Jingqing touched Zhou Xiya's cheek.

Zhou Xiya glanced at Xiao Jingqing deeply, and had no choice but to nod in agreement. (To be continued.) )