The matter of Jingbei Hou's favored wife and concubine has long become a topic of conversation in the capital before and after tea, but it is just because of face, usually discussed in private, and never said it in front of the master's family.

"Brother, our Huo family is a famous nobleman in the end, and it is always inappropriate to ask people to talk about it behind their backs." Concubine Huo Xian said earnestly.

Although she said every word for the reputation of the Huo family and Jingbei Hou, Jingbei Hou knew that her sister's starting point was never because of this. If she really cared about her reputation, she would have said it more than ten years ago, and she didn't have to wait until now.

"Niangniang, you are my own sister, and the Third Highness is my nephew, I will do my best to help Li'er achieve her wishes, but this is the only thing that can't."

Although Jingbei Hou's tone was calm, his attitude was very resolute, he could do anything for Chu Li, except for this matter.

"Why did I marry the Yang family, others don't know, don't you know?" As he spoke, a touch of disgust flashed on Jingbei Hou's face, "For the sake of Jingbei Hou's Mansion, I have already sacrificed once, is there a second time?" ”

Concubine Huo Xian's face stiffened slightly, of course she knew what happened back then. The Marquis of Jingbei had the right eye with the Zhou family before marrying a wife, and the Zhou family's status was low, so the Marquis of Jingbei tried his best to promote the Zhou family, so that the Zhou family could marry into the Hou Mansion smoothly in the future. Who would have thought that before the Marquis of Jingbei married the Zhou family, the Marquis of Jingbei fell into a crisis, and only Mrs. Yang could help the Marquis get out of the crisis, so the old Marquis Huo made the decision to marry the eldest son Huo Kun to marry Mrs. Yang's beloved daughter Yang Linghui, and promised that after the two got married, they would immediately pass the title to Huo Kun, so that the Yang family would be Mrs. Hou as soon as they entered the door.

Of course, the Marquis of Jingbei did not want to marry the Yang family, but for the sake of the entire family, he had to give in. sacrificing his marriage and wronging the Zhou family who was thinking about his heart, this matter Jingbei Hou has been haunted for many years and has never been able to let go.

"Brother, that's what he's talking about." Concubine Huo Xian said lightly, "My sister doesn't let my brother get close to the Yang family, my brother sends something to the Yang family from time to time, and it is enough to say something of concern." The Yang family is weak, and her brother treats her gently, so she will naturally miss her brother's kindness. ”

What kind of character the Yang family has, Concubine Huo Xian naturally understands. Jingbei Hou only needs to treat her like an ordinary person, and that is enough to make her soft-hearted. After taking the Yang family, it will be easy to get through Huo Sijin's side.

Jingbei Hou still frowned and did not let go.

Concubine Huo Xian smiled, and then said: "Since my brother has been keeping the Yang family, why not send some things to her, could it be that my brother is still stingy with some money?" ”

"Of course not!" Jingbei Hou immediately took over, of course he would not be stingy with money, and it would not cost much silver to send some things to the Yang family, but it seemed that he was sorry for the Zhou family and violated his promise to the Zhou family.

He had promised the Zhou family to leave the title of the wife of the main house to the Yang family, but he would never look at the Yang family more.

As for why he left his name to the Yang family, it was because he knew that the Yang family was weak and vulnerable, and the Yang family was a poetry heirloom, and they attached great importance to the rules of etiquette, if they didn't even leave her a name, she would inevitably go to a dead end. Neither the Marquis of Jingbei nor the Huo family can be charged with forcing his wife to death.

Jingbei Hou fell into silence, he understood what Concubine Huo Xian meant, but he promised that he would not be good to the Yang family, if he did this, wouldn't he betray the Zhou family?

After a while, the Marquis of Jingbei raised his head and said: "Niangniang, I know that you are worried, Huo Changjin hates me for treating their mother and son harshly, so he is unwilling to do things for His Royal Highness, but Niangniang, don't forget, Huo Changjin has always been the son of the Huo family, even if he doesn't help His Highness, he will definitely not dare to go against His Highness." ”

By implication, he disagreed.

Concubine Huo Xian and Chu Li quietly exchanged glances, and then Chu Li spoke, "Uncle, this hall looks at my cousin's strong temperament, but I'm afraid it's different from what my uncle thinks." ”

"He is a fledgling, young and vigorous, and it is inevitable that he is a little ignorant of the sky. I will let him know that without the backing of the Jingbei Hou Mansion, he is nothing! A fierce look flashed on Jingbei Hou's face.

In his opinion, if it weren't for Huo Sijin's background in the Jingbei Hou Mansion, he wouldn't even be able to enter the door of the East Palace. A teenager who has not yet reached the crown thinks that if he is a little smart, he will be invincible?

It's too easy to make Huo Sijin realize her insignificance, just give her a lesson, and she will know what Lao Tzu is and what a son is!

Seeing that Jingbei Hou was unmoved, Chu Li frowned, and was about to speak, but saw Concubine Huo Xian give him a look, signaling him not to speak and let her come.

"Brother must think of the present as well as the future." Concubine Huo Xian said, "The Huo family is thin, and my brother only has one son under his knees, Huo Changjin, if my brother blindly suppresses him, who will support the door of the Jingbei Hou Mansion in the future?" ”

Without waiting for Jingbei Hou to speak, Concubine Huo Xian continued: "The Zhou family is pregnant, but it is not yet known whether it is a man or a woman, even if she gives birth to a son, it will take time to raise her to adulthood. Since the prince returned to the palace, the situation has been different immediately, and my brother thinks we can wait a few years? ”

"Why did my brother marry the Yang family back then, it wasn't because he offended people, and he had no choice but to do it." Concubine Huo Xian lowered her voice a little, "If Li Er can't sit in that position, then we can only be controlled by others and do what we don't want to do." ”

After saying this, the Marquis of Jingbei changed his face, it was a shame that he was forced to marry the Yang family as his wife, if Chu Li could not gain power, he would still suffer humiliation in the future.

Jingbei Hou's mouth opened slightly, and he hesitated for a while before saying: "I will do my best to help His Highness, as for Huo Changjin, he is just a ......"

He wanted to say that Huo Sijin was just a fledgling little person who didn't know the height of the sky, and he didn't have much impact on the overall situation. However, before he finished speaking, he was picked up by Concubine Huo Xian, "There are never useless people around the prince, even the guards guarding the door of the East Palace are extraordinary, if Huo Changjin is really as his brother thinks, how can the prince value him?" Why did His Majesty praise him so much that he did not hesitate to decree that he should be crowned the prince? ”

"Brother, stop deceiving yourself, the son of the Yang family, even if you don't like it, you can't deny that he is excellent."

If Huo Sijin is really as Jingbei Hou said, just a kid who doesn't know the height of the sky, how can he be valued by the prince and praised by the emperor?

It's not that Jingbei Hou doesn't know this, but he just doesn't want to admit it. He doesn't like the Yang family, and he doesn't like the son born to the Yang family, he hopes that the Yang family's son is mediocre and good to be an idler in the house. And he has even more reason to pass on the title and family business to him and Zhou's son in the future.

was exposed, and Jingbei Hou's face was very stiff. But even so, he still had a hard mouth.

"He's only fifteen years old......"

"I've only reached this point at the age of fifteen, and my future is limitless." Concubine Huo Xian quickly took over the conversation.

Concubine Huo Xian sighed, and then persuaded bitterly: "This palace knows my brother's thoughts, but there are some things that can't be rushed. The elder brother might as well set up the Huo family's door first, and as for the rest, when the time is ripe in the future, he will naturally be able to achieve what he wants. ”

The implication is to use Huo Sijin to make the Jingbei Hou Mansion go to the next level, and wait until Zhou's son grows up in the future, and then pass on the family business to him.

"Brother remembers the grievances of the past, and he should also remember why he was wronged back then, in the final analysis, it is not because our Huo family is inferior to others, so we can only make compromises."

Concubine Huo Xian said, "Could it be that my brother still wants future generations to suffer the same grievances?" ”

The Jingbei Hou Mansion was shocked when he said this, of course he didn't want to.

Seeing that Jingbei Hou's face changed, Concubine Huo Xian knew that he had been moved, and then sighed again, "You and I are brother and sister, and my sister didn't want my brother to be embarrassed, if my brother still didn't want to, then it was just that my sister didn't say this today." ”

and said to Chu Li Zhengse: "Li'er, you know how much your uncle has paid for you." If your uncle does not agree to today's events, it is also because of his suffering, you must be considerate of him, and you must not create a gap with your uncle. ”

Chu Li understood, and hurriedly saluted respectfully towards the Marquis of Jingbei.

Marquis Jingbei hurriedly raised his hand to stop him, "Your Highness, what are you doing?" ”

Chu Li insisted on finishing the salute, and said: "Your Majesty values the crown prince, the queen mother values the five princes, and Chu Li only has an uncle. Please rest assured that if your uncle doesn't want to do something, then you won't do it, Chu Li will never wronged your uncle. ”

After saying a few words, the Marquis of Jingbei red-eyed, "Your Highness is serious, but it is just a trivial matter, and it is not a grievance." ”

"Uncle ......"

"Brother......

Concubine Huo Xian's mother and son called out in unison, and the Marquis of Jingbei nodded, "Niangniang, Your Highness, don't worry, I will handle this matter." ”