Chapter 31 Family and State Affairs

Although it is not yet the twelfth lunar month, the big kang in the warm pavilion has been burned. It is not very hot, and it is very comfortable to sit on. On the kang table, there are prepared snacks, fruits and hot tea. Hui Niang looked at it and ordered, "You can wait in the outer room!"

"Yes!" The two maids answered in one voice and quietly came out of the warm pavilion.

When there were only two of their siblings left in the room, Zhi Yuan sat on the edge of the kang with a smile. Hui Niang walked over, bent down to help Zhiyuan take off her cotton boots, and put them neatly beside them. Zhiyuan smiled on the kang, pulled a pillow and lay down. Hui Niang stood up, sat on the edge of the bed on the other side of the bed, took off her shoes and sat on the bed. Pour two cups of hot tea, one is put on Zhiyuan's side, and the other is a sip in your hand.

Hui Niang put down the cup and said with a smile, "I saw you just now. I really have the style and momentum of my boss. When there are no outsiders, you are still like a child. You just lie down like this, regardless of the etiquette of men and women!"

Zhiyuan turned sideways with a smile, picked up the cup and took a sip of tea before he said, "Sister, since the day my mother passed away, I have regarded you as my mother. Does the son still need to be polite in front of his mother? He raised the teacup again and took a sip. "Sister, you have been protecting me like your own children. He also sacrificed himself for me." Speaking of this, there were some tears in Zhiyuan's eyes.

Hui Niang quickly said, "Zhzhiyuan, you don't have to worry about my coming to Peiping!" My sister didn't know until now that this was God's favor for me, and my husband was very kind to me. Unfortunately, the King of Yan invited him to the banquet tonight, so I rushed here for dinner. When I introduce you tomorrow, and when I meet you, you will know how your brother-in-law is doing.

Zhiyuan's sister mentioned her brother-in-law, got up and got closer, and said in a small voice that only the two of them could hear clearly, "Sister, it took me a lot of time to come to Peiping from the capital. Now many government checkpoints have been added along the way from the capital to Peiping. It can't be passed without the special ultimatum issued by the capital. Fortunately, with the help of my father-in-law, I was able to get the ultimatum smoothly. It is said that because the crown prince was born at the beginning of the month, Zhu Yunwen, the prince of the crown prince, was appointed as the eldest grandson. The capital was worried that the king of Yan in Peiping would rebel, so it sent troops to Beiping on the only way to the capital. This matter is very important. It's good that you know it. Don't reveal a word!"

"Ah!?" Hui Niang was shocked when she heard her brother's words. Looking back on my husband's recent behavior, it was indeed a little abnormal. I often drink with the King of Yan and come back late at night, and sometimes even stay in the royal palace all night. He said to himself nervously, "Don't do anything!"

Zhijian's sister was so nervous that she quickly changed the topic. Sister, you look fine! It's a pity that I didn't see my little niece today. I'm leaving for going back tomorrow morning. It seems that I don't have a chance this time. Don't you know the name of my little niece?

"It's called Mu Qiaoyu. Smart and beautiful jade. Are you really in such a hurry?" Hui Niang asked with some disappointment.

"Hmm! Good name! Yan Xing, there are a lot of things at home. Zhiyuan answered faintly, took out a big red satin purse from his arms and handed it to Hui Niang with both hands. "Sister, although I don't see Qiaoyu, I still have a gift."

Hui Niang took it with a smile, opened her purse, saw what was inside, and asked Zhiyuan happily, "This is this the long-life lock I left at home?"

"That's it. Xiaoxi found the money and gave it to me. It is said that when you have a child, both men and women will give it to you.

"It's rare for Xiaoxi to think for me. When I was at home, I said that I wanted to pass on to him the long life lock I wore when I had a child in the future, regardless of men or women." Speaking of this, Hui Niang stroked the long-lived lock with some sadness.

"Sister!"

Hui Niang heard Zhiyuan call herself like this, wiped the corners of her eyes with a smile, and said happily, "Yu'er is more than a hundred days today. I have left thirty-nine birthday peaches for you. Let the maid send them over later, and you can take them home and share them with you.

"Good!" Zhiyuan played with the cup and asked with a guilty heart, "Sister, why don't you ask me about my family?"

Hui Niang asked with a smile, "How's the family?"

"Wan'er is very virtuous, and we are also in love. She is already pregnant and will give birth in the twelfth lunar month. Pingyu became a nun because she regretted her marriage.

"Oh! Miss Chang's boudoir's name is Wan'er?" Hui Niang took the cup in Zhiyuan's hand, poured a cup of hot tea, and put it back in his hand. Some said sadly, "God has taken care of us. I made a mistake and got a good man. Although you failed to marry Pingyu, you got Miss Chang, the love of husband and wife, and now you are pregnant again, which is also full of beauty. I have also heard about Pingyu. But who is to blame for this? This is all fate! Outsiders look at us every day, and we have a lot of money, but how do they know our suffering? After all, for the sake of the Yan family's business, you and my lifelong happiness is insignificant! Alas!" Speaking of this, Hui Niang couldn't help sighing. Suddenly, I thought that my younger brother didn't mention Xiaoxi. He asked, "How's Xiaoxi?"

"Xiaoxi saw that there were so many changes in her family, and she was worried that the new young grandmother could not tolerate her, so she begged me to hire her out of the strict family. Seeing that she was resolute, I made the decision and gave her to the second shopkeeper in Zhenjiang. I gave birth to a boy in early September.

"Good! All right! This is the best! Xiaoxi finally didn't serve me in vain!" Hui Niang suddenly realized that she had not asked her father about his recent situation, and Zhiyuan did not take the initiative to talk about it. Although this has become a topic that their siblings don't want to talk about, it has to be mentioned. So he adjusted his mood and asked faintly, "How is your father?"

Hearing his sister's question, Zhiyuan's face was obviously stiff, and then he turned back to a calm expression and replied faintly, "Father is in good health! Now I live in the capital. I live in the new big house with Er Niang and Zhiqin. It is said that there are pavilions and pavilions one by one. I have never had time to visit because I was busy with things in the salt industry.

Hui Niang naturally understood her brother's performance and sighed and persuaded, "Zhichiyuan, I understand all the pain in your heart. But you have to think about everything for good. Our mother is gone. She thought that inheriting the family business had become a bubble, but in the end, you became the owner. Although we have all paid a little, we can get more! Today's situation is a hundred times better than that of many people, and we should be satisfied. You guard your Wan'er, and I guard my Qiaoyu. Peace and well-being is the greatest blessing!"

Zhiyuan listened to his sister's words and nodded seriously. Sister, it seems that you have been really doing well for more than a year. That's why it's said. Then I'm relieved."

What else did the sister and brother have to say? Qian Yu whispered back outside the curtain, "Miss, it's been a moment. Should we go back?"

"I see. Wait a minute." Hui Niang looked at Zhiyuan lovingly, "It's time for me to go back. When will you start tomorrow? I'll see you off."

Zhiyuan whispered, "I'll leave and go back early tomorrow morning. Don't send me."

When Hui Niang heard this, she was shocked again, "Is the wind so tight?"

Zhiyuan put on his boots first. When he was about to leave, he turned around and approached Hui Niang and whispered, "Sister, you just know it. The war is imminent. Please be careful. If you really can't stay in Beiping, you can find Chen Shoucai. Even if he is desperate, he will send you and Qiaoyu to Zhenjiang safely. I have left 1,500 taels of gold for Shoucai, five hundred taels for him, and one thousand taels for you.

"Zhyuan!" Hui Niang was already a little choked.