The General Manager's Mansion is located in the southeast of Xingqing Mansion, opposite the Royal Mansion that Li Xu spent countless efforts to build. Its regulations are completely based on the master of a country. Although it is not as good as the imperial palace of the Song Dynasty officials in Bianliang City, it is still beautiful.

Beautiful and magnificent.

But now, this huge mansion is naturally vacant.

As the number one person in Xingqing Mansion, Xiao Ding has not even moved in. Of course, there is no need to think about the others.

In fact, even if Xiao Ding actually lived in it, it would be a real transgression.

Now, there are only more than a hundred veteran soldiers stationed inside to guard the palace, not only to prevent young people from sneaking in, but also to maintain the vitality of the palace.

No matter how good a house is, as long as no one lives in it, it will fall into disrepair over time.

Gao Qi stood in the yard of her home. When she raised her head, she could see the carved railings and painted buildings of the mansion opposite. The current residence was really better than the small courtyard and tile-roofed house in Shentangbao.

Many times, it was no worse than her family's residence in Bianliang, but Gao Qi felt that her state of mind at this time was far inferior to the happiness she felt at Shentangbao.

Gao Qi only lived in Shentangbao for more than a year, but that more than a year was her happiest time. Unlike when her husband was thousands of miles away in Bianliang, during those days, Xiao

Apart from fighting, I will spend the rest of the time by her side.

She raised chickens, ducks, geese, and a big fat pig in the yard.

She planted a small vegetable garden, and there was no shortage of fruits and vegetables all year round.

She learned to draw yarn, spin thread, and weave cloth.

During that time, she was full of pride and felt infinite happiness.

But now, she was a little scared.

The change naturally comes from my husband.

To be precise, her husband has not changed much. What brought about this change in her mood was the series of influences caused by her husband's rising status.

It would be fine if she were an ordinary woman, they would not be able to appreciate the subtle changes here, but Gao Qi was born into a Bianliang family.

Even though she has been living in a high-walled courtyard, she is not lacking in political sensitivity under the influence of her ears and eyes. When she left Bianliang, she was just the wife of a commander, not even a Hao

Even her life was gone. Official wives like this were really capable in the Song Dynasty and were countless. But in less than three years, her husband had become the commander-in-chief of the western march and a military attaché of the third rank. You must know that Shaanxi

Lu Yaosuo was only a second-grade official. Gao Qi herself also had a fourth-grade Mingfu Hao Ming title.

Even my father, who was just a fifth-grade young minister with a salary in Honglu Temple, was directly promoted to the minister of Honglu Temple in the past three years and became the head of a department. However, the family could not study well, so Xi

Wu Feng's brothers also all got official positions. Although they were only minor officials, the advantage was that they had free time and did not do anything but only took money. For them, that was perfect.

Now the family is very satisfied with her. Not only her father and mother, but also her brothers also praised Xiao Ding in their letters at home, saying they were young and promising, and asked her to serve her carefully.

However, Gao Qi now felt waves of chills passing through her heart from time to time.

As Xiao Ding's wife, she now has the most important job, which is to communicate with the families of important generals and officials under her command.

It was during these exchanges and entertainment that Gao Qi discovered many clues.

These high-ranking officials and generals of the entire Western Army have no respect for the imperial court, just like the Tuoba family, the Renjia family, and the Yuzang family, but the family members of the Song officials now also have a deep respect for Bian.

Liang's disdain is very problematic.

What these people are more concerned about is when Xiao Ding can live in the huge mansion with splendid golden walls opposite.

This made Gao Qi worried.

Because my husband, in recent years, has not cared so much about the official family in Bianliang City. Sometimes there is a strong sense of dissatisfaction in his words.

Especially every time I receive a letter from my brother-in-law who is far away in Qianzhou, these words will become stronger.

At first Gao Qi said it was because the officials sent her brother-in-law to a remote place like Qianzhou, which made her husband angry. Later, she felt that it was not the case, because every time she received a letter from her brother-in-law, Xiao Ding would always tell Chang Shi Zhang.

Yuan and others came to discuss, and such discussions often lasted all night without sleeping. Then, the Western Army would make many policy changes. And Gao Qi could quickly learn these changes from those officials.

Get feedback from family members.

Now Gao Qi's understanding of the outside world is really not as good as the family members of ordinary officials.

Nowadays, it is really not easy for her to go out, let alone go shopping and hang out.

Standing in front of the lobby, he watched his son Xiao Jing, who had just turned seven years old, riding a pony in the huge yard. Several family members spread their legs to take care of him, for fear that he would fall.

When one gets tired, he will be replaced by the other. Not to mention, although Xiao Jing is young, his riding skills are really good.

My son is getting stronger and more sensible day by day.

Looking at her son, Gao Qi's hand couldn't help but touch her lower abdomen. She didn't know whether Xiao Jing would have a younger brother or a younger sister in a few months.

After eight years of marriage, I finally got pregnant again.

This year, I was planning to get some concubines for Xiao Ding. One child was always too few, and I was getting older, so I thought I couldn’t have any!

In fact, Gao Qi is only twenty-four or five years old now!

However, Gao Qi was filled with joy when she thought that Xiao Ding had rejected her proposal to take a concubine for him without even thinking.

I am not a jealous woman, but I always feel bad if I personally take a concubine for my husband.

A guard strode over, stood in front of Gao Qi, crossed his hands and saluted, and said: "Madam, the manager has returned to Xingqing Mansion today. He sent someone back to report that he was coming home for dinner in the evening.

But it might be a little later."

Xiao Ding went out on inspection for more than ten days. After listening to the guard's words, Gao Qi was filled with joy. Speaking of it, Xiao Ding didn't have much time to eat at home. Even at home, he would leave early and come home late.

, when the family sits together to eat, it is very rare.

Looking at Xiao Jing who was still playing wildly in the yard, Gao Qi smiled and said loudly: "Jing'er, your father is coming back for dinner tonight, and he will definitely test your academic performance."

Xiao Jing suddenly reined in his horse, and the short horse immediately stood up after the rein. Xiao Jing fell down as soon as he could, but before he hit the ground, a pair of big hands stretched out and pulled him steadily.

He held it up with his small body and put it on the ground, but there were guards who had been following him.

Xiao Jing said nothing after getting off the ground, turned around and ran towards his study. Behind him, there were bursts of laughter, most of which were gloating laughter.

At this age, they are naturally playful, and books are their natural enemy.

Now I can only sharpen my weapons before the battle, and it will be all in vain if I am unhappy.

As expected, Xiao Ding came back very late.

After being out for more than ten days, the various documents piled on top of his major cases that needed to be reviewed by him were almost turning into a small mountain. Although he was only the marching commander, in fact, the area north of Hengshan now even included the Qingtang area.

, all civil, political and martial arts matters must be decided by him.

The general manager's office organized by Zhang Yuan is still extremely efficient, but many things cannot be done unless he nods. And these things often cannot afford to be delayed and need to be completed as soon as possible.

After doing all these things, when I returned to Houtoufu, I was already in trouble.

Seeing his wife and son still sitting there in the hall, Xiao Ding couldn't help but feel apologetic.

Gao Qi happily ordered the dishes to be served.

"Why don't you eat first? You can't be hungry now." Xiao Ding said.

"Sir, I can't get hungry either. I'm so hungry, but I'm not allowed to eat!" Xiao Jing on the other side pouted and complained, which made the maids and servants in the room laugh.

Xiao Ding also laughed, but all the fatigue from the day was washed away by his son's words.

"Sit down and eat."

As soon as he tasted the taste, Xiao Ding immediately knew that the meal today was cooked by his wife. He immediately frowned and said, "You are so heavy now, why do you still cook by yourself?"

"How many meals do you only eat in the house a month? When you come back, I will naturally cook it myself. It doesn't matter. I am not the first child, so there is nothing to be afraid of!" Gao Qi said with a smile.

After hearing this, Xiao Ding felt embarrassed.

"In the future, try to come home as often as possible to have dinner and spend more time with you two!"

"Aren't you going to go out to fight next?" Gao Qi smiled happily. There are men in the family fighting outside, so anyone else would be worried.

"There will definitely still be wars outside, but I won't be needed for those small scenes! Otherwise, what's the use of raising those generals? Most of the time from now on, I will be in charge of Xingqing Mansion, and the war matters will be left to those below.

Go ahead!" Xiao Ding waved his hand and said proudly.

"That's great!" Gao Qi said happily: "At home, I just have to take care of this little monkey. He rides horses all day long, wields swords and guns, but he doesn't want to read more."

Xiao Ding glanced at Xiao Jing, and the little guy immediately shrunk his neck, but then straightened his chest: "Sir, my kid's horse is riding very well. The master said that it can be replaced with a bigger horse. I can shoot arrows on the horse."

It’s over! But I still can’t shoot accurately!”

"Really? Then I'll have to take a look tomorrow!" Xiao Ding said with a smile, "It's not easy to be able to ride and shoot on a horse!"

"I'm a hero!" Seeing that Xiao Ding didn't mean to blame him at all, Xiao Jing immediately became bolder.

Gao Qi immediately slapped her on the head: "I just want to wield swords and guns, why don't I learn from your second uncle, study more and pass the Jinshi exam, and parade through the streets on horseback and wearing flowers outside Donghua Gate? That's called glory!"

"Mom, I think it would be glorious for you to lead thousands of troops and kill those thieves until everyone is in admiration and embarrassment!" Xiao Jing tilted his head and said seriously: "Second uncle also said, if it weren't for someone like dad,

People are fighting bravely on the border, but those scholars even want to put a desk in a corner, but it is impossible? How about parading through the streets on horseback and wearing red clothes? Maybe they are being used as livestock with a rope around their necks.

How about average?"

"What nonsense are you talking about?" Gao Qi said angrily.

"Don't mention it, this is really what Chongwen said!" Xiao Ding said with a smile: "Actually, I think what he said makes sense."

The two fathers and sons breathed out from the same nostril. Gao Qi immediately lost her temper and sighed: "Just get used to him. He doesn't like to study in the first place. Now, he won't work hard anymore."
To be continued...