Qiao Lixi looked down and took the initiative to withdraw her hand.

Chang Yulian seemed to want to cover something, and quickly wiped off her cuffs to cover her wrists.

"Sister-in-law, I ......"

"Let's go." Qiao Yixi took the initiative to walk in front, not at all interested in what Chang Yulian wanted to say.

Chang Yulian stood in place for a few seconds, looking at Qiao Yixi's back with heavy eyes.

She should have seen it, why didn't she ask anything?

Gently stroking the cuffs, the pain that penetrated deep into the bone marrow was still there, she didn't believe that Qiao Lixi didn't see the stains on her wrists, in order to be eye-catching, she did it herself this morning, deepened the wound, the blood stains were still there, and the wounds were not coagulated, I believed that Qiao Lixi's hands were stained with her blood, Qiao Lixi actually chose to turn a blind eye, and she didn't even want to listen to the words she covered up.

Is this self-preservation?

Chang Yulian tightened her eyes gloomily.

Qiao Lixi returned to the flower hall, beckoned everyone to the table with Chang Yulian, prepared to eat, and took advantage of the time to wash her hands before sitting down next to Chang Yulian.

Because it is a banquet for the clansmen, today's seating arrangement is naturally based on generations.

Because the Feng family is the host, they can accompany the guests at the main table, but Qiao Lixi and Chang Yulian are not qualified, and the two are arranged at the fourth table.

Qiao Yixi was a little surprised, she didn't expect that there were so many daughters and children of the Gu clan alone, it seems that under the protection of the Marquis of Dingguo, the Gu clan has developed well.

At the dinner table, the women of the Dingguo Marquis Mansion didn't eat much, not because the food was bad, but because it was ...... The people around me look too ugly.

Qiao Lixi symbolically pinched the dish in front of her with two chopsticks and stopped.

Full of wine and food, a group of people crowded into the flower hall to chat.

The people in the clan who are a little bit of seniority are all holding shelves, that is, people of the same generation as the Feng family, and they also have a full sense of superiority in their words, which makes Qiao Yixi very strange, where did these people come from.

The eldest aunt took two sips of tea slowly, "Old Seven, is he okay during this time?" ”

"Uncle Lao remembers, Hou Ye's health has always been good, he has been busy with official business a few years ago, and he finally hurried to finish the affairs in his hand, and he told me early that I must take care of today's New Year's dinner."

"Lao Qi is still so careful, they are all a family, there is no need to engage in those virtual things, everyone has a meal together and reminisces about the old days. I know that Lao Qi has us clansmen in his heart, and we all remember what he has done for the clan over the years. ”

"yes, yes." The people around him chimed in.

Qiao Yixi looked at Wang's dark face and snickered.

This was also said by the Wang family before.

With the lofty attitude of the clan, he affirmed the contribution of Dingguohou to the clan, and also vaguely reaffirmed the position of Dingguohou in the clan, and the tribute or something had to be continued.

Now, when this is brought up by the patriarch's wife, it is strange that the third uncle's face will look good.

After all, she was the one who acted on her behalf before, in order to put on a stand and take on her identity, she said what the patriarch's wife should say, and now look at it, it's a joke.

"Speaking of which, Lao Qi is now considered to be bitter and sweet," the eldest aunt said with relief, "I have always known that Lao Qi is capable, and I don't understand the affairs of the court, but I know Lao Qi's ability, and my years of dormancy and forbearance have also been rewarded." Lao Qi took over several affairs assigned by the Holy Lord last year, and they all did well, and he will make persistent efforts this year. ”

"What the eldest aunt said is that the Hou Ye also mentioned before that there will be a change in the official positions in the court in the future, and he may have to be appointed to other affairs."

"This is a good thing, you can worry more about family affairs, don't let Hou Ye have worries."

"Uncle Niang is right," Feng looked at Qiao Lixi and Chang Yulian proudly, "Now that Brother Zhen's daughter-in-law and Brother Xuan's daughter-in-law are helping me in the backyard, I also have a lot of peace of mind." ”

"Brother Xuan'er is okay now?" The eldest aunt finally asked Gu Jinxuan.

Feng choked up, "The body is fine, it's just ......"

The eldest aunt nodded understandingly, "This kind of thing takes some time, you and Brother Xuan's daughter-in-law enlighten him well, and cheer him up as soon as possible, man, you still have to have a successful career." ”

"Brother Xuan'er adjusted well, and during the New Year's dinner, he also took the initiative to tell Hou Ye that after fifteen, he would return to the court. Brother Xuan is sensible and a good boy, and a few years ago, the third prince made a special trip to visit him. ”

The eldest aunt's eyes lit up, "Brother Xuan is still following the Third Highness?" ”

"Yes, the Third Highness is very serious about Brother Xuan'er."

"This is a good thing, among several highnesses, the third highness is the most likely to sit in that position, and Brother Xuan is also a cultivator with the third highness."

Because it was a family banquet and they were all their own people, they didn't have so many worries during the conversation.

"Brother Xuan'er can enter the eyes of the Third Highness, which is also his own ability, he has done a lot of things with the Third Highness, and he is very important to the Third Highness. This injury was also because he followed His Royal Highness to Southern Xinjiang, and His Royal Highness blamed himself very much, and he visited several times during this period, and he was very concerned about Brother Xuan'er. ”

"His Royal Highness is kind-hearted, and Brother Xuan has followed a good master."

"Yes, that's why Brother Xuan'er reinvigorated, for His Royal Highness, but also for himself."

"Among the brothers, Brother Zhen and Brother Xuan are both competitive. Brother Xuan's aunt is about to give birth, right? The woman who asked this was the woman who had been with her aunt.

The joy on Feng's face became a little stronger, "It is estimated that it has been these days, and the midwife and nurse have been found." ”

"Then I'll rest assured, this is a major event in the Hou Mansion this year, be cautious, the first grandson of the Hou Mansion, although it is a concubine, is also the first child in the third generation of the Hou Mansion, and it is also a new hope." The eldest aunt is very good at encouraging people, and her words have reached Feng's heart.

The one in Qiao Jinwen's belly is not only the first of the third generation of the Hou Mansion, but also her first grandson, the only son of Gu Jinxuan, and her status in the Hou Mansion is transcendent.

"Now that the Hou Ye has been reused by the emperor, the Hou Mansion will only get better and better."

Therefore, as a member of the Hou Ye's clan, it should also get better and better.

"Cheng Uncle Niang's auspicious words, no matter how good the Hou Mansion is, the Hou Ye is also surnamed Gu, and only the Gu family is the foundation of the Hou Ye." Sure enough, the Feng clan immediately took a stand.

At this time, everyone in the flower hall was satisfied, nodded one after another, and said a few words of compliment.

"It's a good thing that Hou Ye can enter the eyes of the saint, but you also know that the people in the court and the circle are not worry-free, and the Hou Ye has to complete the things explained by the saint with his heart, and at the same time he has to deal with his colleagues, just the exchange of favors is a lot of money."

The eldest aunt said understandingly: "These are all necessary expenses, can not be saved, you know, men do things, their own ability is very important, but human relations can not be ignored, sometimes, can not be successful, can do things beautifully, just their own ability is not enough." ”

Qiao Lixi nodded as she listened.

Whether or not you can successfully complete the things assigned by the superior leaders depends not only on individual ability, but also on team cooperation and the evaluation of onlookers.

And the team and onlookers are actually colleagues in the court and friends in the circle.

I have to sigh, Feng is really an eight-sided exquisite, and he sees things very thoroughly.

"The necessary relationships are maintained, and Hou Ye still wants to take advantage of the New Year to walk around with a few more colleagues. These days, I am also anxious, and the things in the warehouse have been selected and selected, and I have picked and chosen, but I have not found a few agreeable ones. ”

The eldest aunt frowned, "Human relations are also a science, what good things haven't people in the circle seen?" The precious ones may not be able to enter the eyes of the nobles, and it is best to do what they like. ”

"What the eldest aunt said is," the Feng family looked like they had been taught, "so I was worried during this time, and the eldest aunt of our Hou Mansion also knew that although I had collected some things from time to time over the years, I had sent a lot of them out with courtesy, and I didn't add anything new for a while." ”

"Eh, I remember that when Brother Zhen made up his mind and gave a dowry gift, he gave a lot of good things."

A woman seemed to have no intention of saying this, and everyone looked at Qiao Lixi one after another.

Feng sneered, "Those are all accumulated by Brother Zhen over the years. ”

"Brother Zhen is very angry, he has made great achievements in the past few years, his prestige in the army is very high, and he has also saved a lot of loot in private."

"Auntie, what you said is wrong." After listening to it for a long time, Qiao Yixi naturally understood the meaning of these people's words, didn't she just blush when she saw the things Gu Jinzhen gave her?

Heh, these are all Gu Jinzhen in exchange for his life, where did these people get the courage to want a piece of the pie?

It is to divide, and there should be an attitude of asking for others.

"What do you mean by Brother Zhen's daughter-in-law?" The eldest uncle's face was not good.

Qiao Lixi said: "Those are the trophies, but they are not privately saved, who dares to save the loot privately?" It is a violation of the law, and it is punishable by the seizure of the house and the beheading. ”

Everyone's faces were not good-looking, and the eldest aunt who said the wrong thing before was a little embarrassed.

"The ones left by the lord are all allowed by the saint, and they are allowed by the holy decree of Emperor Gaozu, and they are what the lord deserves. The lord worked hard for the country and the people on the battlefield, and tied his head to the belt of his trousers, all of which he exchanged for his life, which was a holy reward and an affirmation of the lord. ”

"This kid, it's more serious," Feng said in a round game, "Mother knows that you defend Brother Zhen'er, Mother is happy to see it, and your eldest aunt also knows that Brother Zhen is a good person, he can have these fame, it will definitely be good for his future, the elders just joked casually, you still take it seriously." ”

"Seventh sister-in-law, it's good for you to defend Brother Zhen," the woman who had been revolving around the third uncle said bitterly, "But Brother Zhen is the eldest son of Master Hou, and it is right to take care of a few brothers, and in Brother Zhen'er's generation, he is also the one who is promising, how can such a good resource be cheaper than others?" Brother Xuan is now by the side of the Third Highness, Brother Zhen should help more foil and foil it, and Brother Tai is also at the age of entering the office, Brother Zhen should help the brother more and arrange a suitable position in the court. By the way, the Qiao family, those brothers in the clan have good qualifications, you let Brother Zhen help, with their abilities, there is no problem in entering the Royal Forest Army. ”

The woman took it for granted.