Chapter 135 Accompany (Part 2)
Xu Lingyi's hesitation made Eleventh Sister secretly laugh in her heart.
What comes after this turning point is probably the main point of Xu Lingyi's conversation with himself today.
Actually he worried too much.
In the face of such major events similar to "divorce" and "career advancement", she didn't want to take the blame for Xu Lingyi's decision. So no matter what decision Xu Lingyi made, she would show obedience and submission.
"Is there something you'd like to instruct me on, Master Hou?" Eleventh Sister gave him an opportunity to back down.
Who would have thought that Xu Lingyi's face flashed with embarrassment after hearing this?
"It's like this......" His speech was a bit slow, giving people a sense of deep thought, "We three brothers, I don't need to mention myself, my fifth brother is in the Imperial Guard, and if my third brother were to serve again, I'm afraid rumors would spread."
Eleventh Girl had an epiphany.
Could it be that he wants...
"What does Master Hou mean?" Her voice couldn't help but have a few parts of seriousness.
"My point is, one can't monopolize all the benefits." Xu Lingyi gazed into Shiyimao's eyes, "By next spring, I plan to resign as the commander of the Five Armies and let Third Brother take office."
How cunning!
The eleventh girl couldn't help it and her mouth curled up.
He resigned from the position of Commander-in-Chief of the Five Armies, but retained his position as Junior Preceptor to the Crown Prince. Then, he exchanged a high-ranking official of the third grade for a seventh-grade county magistrate... Neither the Emperor nor the Censorate would dare say anything about it. Moreover, he took the opportunity to pull himself down from the wind vane that everyone was paying attention to, and reduced the temperature for the Xu family's current precarious situation. Even if Third Master saw through Xu Lingyi's true intentions, if his heart wasn't ruthless enough, he might still be grateful to his brother for the sacrifices he made. If this allowed Third Master to stand firmly on the side of fraternal affection from then on, even if Third Madam jumped up and down, she wouldn't be able to make a big deal out of it!
What a shot!
But what's the point of saying these things to himself? Is he afraid that he would oppose himself? In his own impression, for matters concerning family honor and fate, he should not have cared about his wife's opposition...
Eleventh daughter did not allow herself to be ordered by her father-in-law to go back.
But in his eyes caught a hint of inquiry.
Actually, it was because I didn't trust myself...
In the midst of sparks and electric light, Shíyī Niáng suddenly came to a realization.
Before that, Yuanniang must have had a very serious conflict with him over these things. So, he tried to test his attitude again and again!
Although it's a bit like being forced to take an exam, at least there's still a chance to participate in the exam!
The eleventh girl smiled and said: "Master Hou has a foot disease, he should take good care of himself at home!"
Xu Lingyi's eyes narrowed as she listened.
What Xiāng Niáng said is true.
A tall tree attracts strong winds.
She sat under this big tree to enjoy the cool breeze, naturally hoping that the tree would be lush and green, but more hoping that the tree could withstand wind and rain.
"I'm afraid I'll be idle at home." Xu Lingyi's eyes gleamed as he looked at Shiyi Niang, "In the future, it's likely that you will also find it difficult to enter officialdom again."
The eleventh girl couldn't help but let out a faint sigh in her heart.
I don't know how many people's lifelong goal is to retire at 35 or 40 and then start enjoying life... Xu Lingyi isn't even 30 yet!
Thinking that she didn't know when it would end... She felt a little sour in her heart, and thought without malice: Looking at him like that, I guess he doesn't have any hobbies either. Even if he retires at home, it's a waste!
Although she didn't dare to reveal her true feelings, she smiled brightly: "If Master Hou can finally take a break at home and spend some leisurely days raising flowers and feeding birds after working so hard for the family all these years, I think it's a wonderful thing."
Xu Lingyi didn't make a sound, her gaze flashing with a hint of confusion.
He could tell she was speaking from her heart, and there was a hint of envy in her tone.
A virtuous woman is obedient and respectful, taking her husband as heaven, naturally she will wholeheartedly support her husband's decisions. But to envy... why would one envy?
Eleventh Sister's heart skipped a beat as she caught Xu Lingyi's unusual gaze.
Your answer is very standard, why isn't Xu Lingyi satisfied?
What went wrong?
This isn't the time to pursue it, I need to think of a way to divert his attention, and then think about it carefully when I'm alone at night... Anyway, he's been staying with several aunts during this period, so at night he can do whatever he wants.
"Lord Hou, don't you want to discuss your resignation with Madam?" Eleventh Madam's eyebrows showed a hint of worry, "After all, this also involves Third Master's external appointment..."
Xu Lingyi looked at his wife with a sincere gaze, feeling a strange sensation in his heart, but couldn't quite put his finger on what it was.
Actually, he was also considering this matter. Eleven Niang could think of this point, which made him feel a bit surprised. But thinking about her advice not to divorce casually that day, he felt it was reasonable... He immediately threw away those uncomfortable feelings and asked Eleven Niang: "Do you have any ideas?"
Resignation, entering officialdom, this news came too suddenly. Not to mention that Eleven Niang's brain is a bit dizzy now, even if she wasn't dizzy, without being fully sure, she wouldn't dare speak loudly in front of him. Moreover, she felt that with Xu Lingyi's cautious personality, based on her current position in his mind, before things were settled, he would definitely not tell her so bluntly. Since that's the case, then he must have already started and seen initial results. Then all she needed to do was express her views ambiguously...
A thought flashed through her mind, and the eleventh girl slightly lowered her head, saying somewhat anxiously: "I'm ashamed. For a moment, I didn't have any ideas. It's just that I feel that Master Hou has been fighting in battles for many years, and now he can finally be at home safely and stably, which is a very good thing..."
She slowly said that the sentence "Now able to be safe and sound at home" was like a spring breeze on her face, making Xu Lingyi's mood extremely comfortable, and the expression on her face became gentle.
"I'm just worried. The young master is wholeheartedly planning for the third master's future, and the third master is a sensible person who knows what's going on in his heart. However, the third madam is after all a woman, she may not have the same vision as the third master, so it's necessary to probe her views and make her satisfied. Otherwise, some misunderstanding might arise, and the young master's efforts would be wasted..."
Xu Lingyi nodded involuntarily as he listened.
"There's also Mother to consider. Third Master has grown up by her side since he was young, and now suddenly wants to move out, so we need to find a reason that she can accept. Otherwise, wouldn't it make her sad? After Third Master leaves, how should the household be arranged? How should business matters be handled? Mother is a far-sighted person, you should discuss this with her at this time, in my humble opinion, it won't go wrong!"
"Not bad!" Xu Lingyi nodded slightly and stood up to put on her shoes: "It's getting late, let's go!"
It seems I was right after all. Xu Lingyi not only had an idea a long time ago but has also started working on it!
Eleventh Sister crouched down to help Xu Lingyi put on her shoes.
Xu Lingyi pulled her up with one hand: "Just call the maid!"
All the maids were dismissed, and then they deliberately called a maid in to put on shoes... it will become what kind of situation when spread out!
The eleventh girl smiled and squatted down again: "These are all trivial matters, Master Hou doesn't have to be so particular."
Xu Lingyi didn't insist, but his expression was somewhat uneasy, as if he wasn't used to it.
The eleventh girl thought for a moment and realized that she had never actually crouched down to put shoes on him before.
For a moment, the room was quiet, with only the sound of sleeves rubbing against each other.
Xu Lingyi and Shiyi Niang arrived at Tai Furen's place a quarter of an hour later than usual, only to find that San Ye and San Furen had not yet arrived.
Eleventh girl couldn't help but secretly guess that they were also discussing what to do...
A few younger generations were chattering and laughing around Madame Tai, when they saw the two enter, they all came forward to pay their respects. Even Dui Ge didn't dodge as he used to when seeing Xu Lingyi, instead, he followed behind Zhen Jie and awkwardly paid his respects to Father.
Xu Lingyi's heart stirred slightly as she looked on.
Fine, I'll resign from office and focus on teaching this brat at home!
The old lady hadn't seen her son for two days, so she busily pulled Xu Lingyi's hand and sat down on the kang: "What? Don't have to go out and socialize anymore?" Her eyes were filled with a hint of a smile.
Xu Lingyi smiled and said: "When will socializing ever end? I was just thinking of my mother, so I didn't go out today."
A little maid lifted the curtain: "Fifth Master and Fifth Madam have arrived!"
Everyone was surprised.
Third Master and Third Mistress didn't come, but Fifth Master and Fifth Mistress, who were exempt from asking for peace, came!
Old Lady Tai was also surprised: "What brings you here at this hour?" Before she had even finished speaking, Fifth Master and Fifth Mistress had already walked in smiling.
Wu Ye wore a large red silk changshan, draped over an ink-green embroidered crane cloak, which set off his face like jade, handsome and elegant. Wu Furen wore a pale blue cotton-padded jacket with moon-shaped sleeves, a silver-red flowered skirt, and her raven-black hair was simply styled in a low bun, possibly due to pregnancy, she looked a bit plumper than before, but her complexion was radiant like a full moon, looking extremely well.
Xu Siqin and several others smiled and came forward to pay their respects to the two, it can be seen that they have a very close relationship with this uncle.
"Oh dear, why doesn't she wear a cloak!" Madame Wang immediately instructed Du Mama beside her, "Quickly, quickly, give her my hand warmer."
"Mother, I'm fine!" The fifth wife quickly walked up to the old lady's side. "Don't worry, feel my hand." She said, stretching out her hand to the old lady.
The old lady touched her hand, saw that it was indeed warm, and her face slightly cleared up, but still blamed: "Even if you're not cold, you have to be careful." She stuffed the hand warmer into Wu's wife's hands. And said, "If there's anything, just tell the servant to say something. It's so late, why rush over in such a hurry? What if you slipped and fell?"
The fifth lady gazed at Fifth Master with a charming smile, smiling so that Fifth Master's face turned completely red, his hands and feet in disarray.
"I have some good news to tell Mother, so I hurried over!"
Everyone listened in unison and was stunned. The old lady laughed: "What good news!"
The Fifth Lady covered her mouth and laughed: "Mother, you're going to have another grandson!"
Eleventh Girl's heart skipped a beat as she listened, and she couldn't help but look at Xu Lingyi.
Xu Lingyi couldn't hide her shock and looked at the Fifth Lady, then at the Fifth Master who was standing beside her with a terrified expression, his eyebrows gradually showing anger.
"What are you talking about?" The old lady's face turned pale. "Danyang, what did you say?" She said, tightly grasping the hand of the fifth wife.
The fifth lady said softly: "Mother, Xiaolan is pregnant."
Old Lady Tai looked at Fifth Master, her eyes as sharp as a knife.
