Soon after Ye Yao returned to the door, it was the New Year, and after the New Year, it was the New Year.

The Ye family is not a family that cares too much about the rules. In previous years, Mrs. Shen took pity on Mrs. Lu's widow and lived in the house, and she had no relatives and friends in the capital, so she would make the decision and invite Mrs. Lu and Lu Shaodan to the Ye family to celebrate the New Year together.

This year's situation is very different from previous years, Ye Yao got married, and Ye Qiong has reached the age where she can be said to be a parent. In previous years, Mrs. Shen and Mrs. Xie looked at Lu Shaodan and Ye Qiong, just as the good couple of childhood sweethearts who were missing a layer of window paper.

Now, the Ye family does not dare to climb this family business anymore, and they pay more attention to the defense of men and women.

Mrs. Shen was troubled for a few days, and finally made a post to the Lu family. After all, the neighbors who have been in the neighborhood for so many years should not be hurt by the failure of their children's family affairs.

What's more, Lu Shaodan is really a good child, Mrs. Shen also likes him in her selfish heart, she can't be a grandson-in-law, and Mrs. Shen is also willing to be a grandson with a different surname.

Mr. Zou's family did not return home, and Chief Zou personally came to persuade him several times, but Mr. Zou refused to go back, and only said: "I am too lazy to go back and be flattered by a large family, it is better to be at ease in the Ye family!" ”

Zou Shanchang was helpless, but Ye Qiong was very happy.

Master and mother treated her well, Ye Qiong knew it in her heart. No one doesn't want to be surrounded by caring relatives during the holidays.

On the day of the Chinese New Year's Eve, the third room of the Ye family and Ye Xizhu, who had not yet become a family, first went to the Ye family's ancestral house early in the morning to worship the ancestors according to the rules, and several rooms had a reunion dinner together. After lunch, it is time for each room to prepare its own reunion dinner and New Year's celebration.

The Ye family's current family is Ye Qiong, after Ye Yao came out of the cabinet, Ye Qiong even took over the part of the internal affairs that Ye Yao managed, and was so busy that his feet did not touch the ground, and he came back from eating from the Ye family's ancestral house and changed into light clothes, so that he had time to sit down and drink saliva to rest, listening to the people on the stove report the progress of the Chinese New Year's Eve dinner.

When the sky was about to be dark, Ye Qiong was served by the maid and changed into new clothes, pulled her hair in a bun and walked to the hall.

In the hall, the maids had already set up the table according to Ye Qiong's instructions, and the fruit and refreshments were also placed on the table, and the Lu family and Mr. Zou's family had already sat down, and Mr. Zou was talking to Mrs. Shen: "...... I discussed it with Humble Jing, and I also planned to go to Jiangnan for a trip. ”

Mrs. Shen was stunned for a moment, and asked rhetorically: "Dare to ask the old man, but why did you make this decision?" ”

Mr. Zou smiled and said, "Humble Jing is from Yuyao, Zhejiang, and the last time I went back was seven or eight years ago, so I have long wanted to go back and have a look." As for me, to be honest, although the matter of Guozijian was successfully resolved, I was always a little unhappy in my heart, feeling that the capital is not a place to stay for a long time, or it is more free outside, it is better to go to Jiangnan. ”

Speaking of this, Mr. Zou said embarrassedly: "Mrs. Shen, the old man has a reluctant invitation today. I heard that Qiong's father and uncle were sent to Zhejiang. When you go south, can you take us for a ride, I and Humble Jing are old, and we still have a little doll like Chu Feng, after all, we are still a little uneasy......

Mrs. Shen naturally had no reason not to agree, Ye Qiong smiled and said: "That's okay, when you get to Jiangnan, the master will rent a mansion next to the Ye Mansion, and I want to learn more from the master." ”

Before Mr. Zou could speak, Mrs. Yu, his wife, had already laughed: "That's okay, with Qiong girl looking at him, I don't have to worry about this old guy eating meat and pastries from me again, and eating the old teeth badly." ”

The hall was full of laughter, and Mrs. Lu said what she had seen and heard in a timely manner: "In the early years, I set out from Yunnan and rushed to the capital by way of Jiangnan, and also passed through Jiangnan. Although it has been several years, I still remember a lot of scenery in the south of the Yangtze River, which is more beautiful than the mountains and mountains in Yungui. ”

Ye Xilan couldn't help but say: "You have lived in the capital for a long time, so you naturally feel that Jiangnan is better." Every year in June and July, it is the rainy season in Jiangnan, and it rains all day long, and it is wet everywhere, and mushrooms grow in the house. At that time, you will feel that the capital is good. ”

The crowd was amazed again.

Ye Qiong observed the expressions of Ye Xilan and his wife, quietly left the table and walked to Ye Xilan's side, and whispered: "Little aunt, can you help me taste the taste of the newly made rice balls in the big kitchen?" A-Niang and Mrs. Yu are both from Jiangnan and haven't been back for a long time, I want to surprise them. ”

Ye Xilan immediately agreed and left the table with Ye Qiong.

Following Ye Qiong for a few steps, Ye Xilan found that this was not the way to the Ye family's kitchen, but she was confused but didn't say anything. Ye Qiong led Ye Xilan into a hidden ear room, invited Ye Xilan to sit down, and said straight to the point: "Little aunt, I asked you to come over alone for such a reason, because I want to ask you about something, and I ask my little aunt to forgive me." ”

Ye Xilan had already heard her brother and sister-in-law Ye Qishu and Xie Shi talk about Ye Qiong a few times, and although she had doubts about Ye Qiong in her heart, she still trusted her very much, so she nodded and said, "Qiong'er ask, I will know everything." ”

Ye Qiong dyed the nails of the impatiens and lightly buckled the table, and Ye Xilan became inexplicably nervous when she heard it, and waited for the voice to pass, Ye Qiong said, "I want to ask, Jiangnan Xie family." ”

When Ye Xilan heard this, her expression suddenly changed, but it was not annoyed, but a kind of fear, she said hesitantly: "Jiangnan Xie family...... The Xie family in Jiangnan is a big family, and even before Taizu established the country, everyone in Jiangnan knew the name of the Xie family. ”

Ye Qiong furrowed her eyebrows.

This is something that everyone knows, and my aunt is still worried when she says this.

Ye Qiong changed her expression, making her look a little panicked and afraid, and said in a trembling voice, "Little aunt." Previously, the Ye family was involved in witchcraft, and was even almost charged with rebellion, you should know about this matter, right? ”

Ye Xilan's eyes flashed with guilt: "I know...... I'm sorry, Jiangnan and Beijing are far away, and I received the news too late. When the news of the eldest brother and the third brother's imprisonment reached me, I immediately sent someone to the capital, and then I knew that you had already taken care of the matter, and I had nothing to help......"

"What stupid thing does my aunt say?" Ye Qiong patted Ye Xilan's hand, "Aunt has this heart, it is more important than anything else." Between family members, you can't say anything sorry. ”

Ye Xilan nodded with red eyes, and Ye Qiong continued: "Let's talk about this matter. At that time, the Xie family in the capital was afraid of us. However, one day, Xie Maoshi's uncle Xie came to the door in person, and A-Niang said a lot to her behind closed doors, and I listened to it, as if it was saying that the face of the Xie family is more important than life, and even if they die, they will be innocent and so on......"

Ye Xi Langden's face turned pale with fright, but then she was furious, so angry that she slapped the table and stood up, trembling all over her body and said, "They, how dare they!" How dare you say such a thing to the third sister-in-law! ”

Ye Qiong was not surprised by Ye Xilan's reaction.

The meaning of her words is that the Xie family in the capital instigated A-Niang to commit suicide, which made the Xie family in the capital and the Ye family break off the relationship, and protect the Xie family in the capital from being implicated in the crime of rebellion.

She was not wrong, after all, the Xie family in the capital did this in the previous life, and even forged A-Niang's self-hanging.

If it weren't for a rebirth, Ye Qiong would never know the truth until he died.

Ye Xilan scolded again, only to remember that Ye Qiong was still there, reluctantly extinguished her anger and sat back, sighed, and said, "I know what you mean." Since you want to know, it's okay for me to tell you, so that the eldest brother and the third brother can be on guard. ”

Ye Xilan paused and said, "You should have found out that your uncle likes to do business, and he is in charge of Jiangnan Xie's family, and he is also the housekeeper of the family." Although your uncle has no skills in reading, he has a talent for making money, and he has collected a lot of money for the Jiangnan Xie family. But so what? The Jiangnan Xie family is a big family and attaches the most importance to etiquette. Shinong Industry and Commerce, no matter how much money your uncle makes, he is also looked down upon by the Xie family in Jiangnan, and only your mother's family is not taken seriously, and it has a closer relationship with us. ”

"It's just a matter of putting up with it, but they, they even pinched the channel for the capital to send us letters!" Ye Xilan was full of resentment, "When the soul calling case happened, your uncle was still at sea, and your cousin heard the news in the academy. They were afraid that we would contact you and implicate the reputation of the Xie family, so they didn't tell us the news of the capital. ”

Ye Qiong lowered her eyes, and the fingertips of the handkerchief turned white with force.

I see, it's no wonder that in the previous life, every time my little aunt went back to the capital, she didn't catch up with the time.

It turned out that it was all a good thing done by the Xie family in Jiangnan! Did the Xie family in the capital also do something in it?

Ye Xilan was unaware of Ye Qiong's mood changes, and continued: "Although the Jiangnan Xie family and the Beijing Xie family are separated, as far as I know, there has always been a connection between the two sides. Heh, however, the Xie family in Jiangnan prides itself on being their own family, and they look down on the capital, and the capital also understands it in their hearts, but they don't dare to say anything. Let's just talk about your mother, your mother's maiden family is a side branch, but when your mother went to the Xie family in the capital as a guest, the Xie family in the capital still had to respectfully provide for her. ”

Speaking of this, Ye Xilan squeezed Ye Qiong's hand and said, "The Jiangnan Xie family is the largest snake in the Jiangnan territory. Qiong'er, listen to me, although I also hate them, but if your eldest uncle and father want to do things in Jiangnan, they can't help the Xie family. Jiangnan Xie family is not something we can offend. ”

Ye Qiong looked at the fine lines at the corners of Ye Xilan's eyes, her heart was sour, although she was unwilling, she still nodded.

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Back at the table, the dumplings had already been served, and there were also dumplings specially prepared for Mrs. Yu and Xie.

Ye Qiong ate several dumplings wrapped in copper coins, and when she took a bite, she wanted to say a few auspicious words, but she heard several dings on the Lu family's side.

Looking up, Lu Shaodan also ate several, and when he saw Ye Qiong coming over, the two looked at each other and smiled.

Halfway through the feast, the maids gave Tusu wine again.

This is the first year of Ye Qiong's rebirth, Ye Qiong looked at the familiar faces in the hall, couldn't help but be happy in her heart, she couldn't help but be greedy for a few more glasses of wine, her face was red, she confessed to everyone, and walked to the courtyard to blow the wind to disperse the wine.

But seeing Lu Shaodan chasing after him, seeing Ye Qiong's eyes scattered, he couldn't help but laugh and said, "Why are you so greedy for cups." said this, but used a hand fan to fan Ye Qiong to fan the wind.

"The feast hasn't been broken yet, what are you doing?" Ye Qiong narrowed her eyes and watched the little maids under the corridor cover their ears and light the cannonball.

Lu Shaodan smiled, took out a small wooden box out of nowhere, and said, "Here, give you a gift." ”

Ye Qiong raised her eyebrows, took the wooden box, and opened it to see that there was a black pottery Xun inside.

Ye Qiong was stunned, she forgot whether she could blow Xun, or pestered Lu Shaodan to teach her when she was a child.

After the soul case in her previous life, she never blew Xun again.

Ye Qiong's wine dissipated a lot, and she smiled and thanked her.

Lu Shaodan's expression hesitated, and after a long time, he said, "Ye Qiong, I want to ask you for a favor." ”

"Help?" Ye Qiong stood up, "You say, with our relationship, I will help you with any kind of help." ”

"It could be dangerous." Lu Shaodan frowned and said, "On the fifteenth Shangyuan Festival, Gu Congyan sent you a post, right?" ”

Ye Qiong nodded and said that it was okay, and Lu Shaodan continued: "Gu Congyan also handed over the post to Mu Qiu, the eldest queen of the kingdom's uncle. When the time comes, Ji Qin'er and someone in the palace may also come...... The Shangyuan Lantern Festival is crowded, and even I may have places that I can't take care of. I would like to ask you to help me take care of them, especially Wang Muqiu, who has been frail and sickly since she was a child, and is my aunt's only child......"

Ye Qiong's wine woke up most of the time in an instant, and she asked rhetorically: "Someone in the palace, is it...... Which one? ”

Who else can come out with Queen Wang's adopted daughter Ji Qin'er?

It must be the little prince!

"This is the game we set up. Although it is dangerous, once it is done, there are too many benefits that can be obtained. Lu Shaodan said.

"Okay, I'll help you." Ye Qiong said solemnly, "You helped me a lot, I should at least pay it back." Besides, you also thought about the benefit I would get, right? ”

Lu Shaodan's eyes moved, and he didn't answer.

"Alright, be careful." Ye Qiong smiled, "I believe you." ”

In my past and present lives, I have always believed in you.