The military pay issue finally came to an end when Xu Yong, the Minister of the Ministry of Finance, resigned from his post. Later, Xu Chief Fu also claimed to be sick and took a leave of absence at home to avoid suspicion. Although the Crown Prince and the King of Qi were eyeing the vacant positions of Minister of the Ministry of War and Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, in view of the fact that Emperor Zhengxuan
The fire just broke out, and now, even if they have intentions, they don't dare to make it public, and they only dare to make some small moves in private.
The prince and King Qi were silent, and the courtiers naturally lost their usual tenseness, so the court hall was peaceful.
Although this peace was only on the surface and could not last long, at least the courtiers could take this opportunity to take a breather.
Soon, the annual Lantern Festival will arrive.
The capital has been welcoming lanterns since the tenth day of the Lunar New Year, and Zhuque Street is even more crowded. All kinds of lanterns bloom in the dark night, and even the trees are hung with colorful lanterns.
The Jinshui River is even more brilliantly reflected by the lights on both sides of the river, just like walking into a Crystal Palace. Therefore, every respectable family in the capital has a painted boat at home, which is specially used for their sons and daughters to visit the lake and enjoy the lanterns.
, this will inevitably lead to collisions and disputes due to too many boats being launched. In order to avoid these, and also to allow the nobles in the capital to better watch the party lanterns on the day of the Lantern Festival, so on the fifteenth day of the Lantern Festival
On this day, except for the boats belonging to noble marquises in the capital, no other boats are allowed to enter the water.
Naturally, the painting boat of Wu'anhou Mansion can be launched into the water.
It's just that in the past years, Yang was the one who took care of everything, but now...
When Ms. Yang looked at all the items in the boat and the way the maid respectfully bowed to Ms. Chen and replied, she felt her chest hurt as if she had been stabbed.
Chen is clearly an Adou who cannot be helped. If it weren't for Xie Wu...
Thinking of Xie Wu, Yang subconsciously looked towards Xie Wu.
Xie Wu, who was drinking tea, seemed to feel Yang's gaze. She raised her eyes and smiled lightly at Yang, her slender eyebrows raised slightly, and there was a hint of provocation in her sullen eyes.
In an instant, Yang couldn't hold it back, and two clusters of bright red flames burst out from her eyes.
Just when Yang couldn't hold it any longer, a hand suddenly came over.
It's Xie Yuan.
"Mother, no." Xie Yuan held Yang's hand and shook her head at Yang with a frown, her eyes full of grievance and fear.
Yang's heart felt even worse when her daughter, who had always been held in the palm of her hand, was wronged like this.
Since New Year's Eve, the old lady's attitude towards them and her daughter has plummeted. Even Xie Feng said to them that their noses are not noses and their eyes are not eyes. He even called her domineering and stupid in front of A Yuan several times. Even Xie Wu
He couldn't reach even with a finger, which would only embarrass him, and even the servants began to take advantage of the situation and began to neglect the mother and daughter...
It's okay for her to be wronged, but why should they feel wronged for Sister Yuan!
Thinking of this, Yang felt as if someone had poured a layer of sulfuric acid on her chest. The corrosion and burning pain made her almost faint, and in the corroded areas, countless resentments grew like vines until
Submerge her completely...
She won't let Xie Wu be proud!
Does Xie Wu think that she can't do anything to her now that she has lost the power of the housekeeper? She will let Xie Wu take a good look at what she is capable of! She will have a Lantern Festival that she will never forget!
Thinking of this, the two clusters of wild flames in Yang's eyes suddenly extinguished, and at the same time, a sinister smile flashed across her lips very quickly.
"Mother..." Seeing the smile at the corner of Yang's mouth, Xie Yuan called Yang worriedly.
Yang patted Xie Yuan's hand comfortingly, and then lowered her voice and said to her, "Ayuan, don't worry, my mother will say this for you!"
Xie Yuan looked at Mr. Yang ignorantly, her eyes full of worry, but the corners of her cherry-red lips couldn't help but feel a proud smile overflowing.
Of course she knew what Yang was planning, and even her "grievances" and "panic" these days were all to bring about today! As for Yulan, she advised Yang to be patient for a while, and it would be safer to wait until the big house relaxes their vigilance before taking action.
She pretended not to hear what he said.
She has been bullied to such an extent by Xie Wu, and even her father is partial to Xie Wu. How can she allow her to continue to be arrogant in the Hou Mansion!
Xie Wu, cherish this moment, because starting from tomorrow, there will no longer be any light in your world!
The exquisite boat was slowly moving forward on the river. The lights on the boat were scattered on the river and then rippled by the water. It was like a Milky Way wonderland. No one noticed the dirty tricks and schemes hidden in the dark.
Except Xie Wu.
She looked at the cold-faced Suiyu next to her, and the corners of her lips unconsciously curved into a smile.
Yang has never been a calm person.
These days, Xie Feng's cold treatment, the old lady's contempt, Chen's dominance, and the servants' increasing neglect were all like sharp thorns piercing her heart.
All of this made Yang, who had spent the first half of his life extremely happy, extremely crazy.
Not to mention that there is Xie Yuan who is "adding fuel to the fire" next to her.
All this prompted Yang to attack her, and Yang obviously couldn't do much in the Hou Mansion, so the best chance was to wait for her to leave the house...
The Lantern Festival is the best and fastest time they can wait for!
However, no matter how good their timing is, it still depends on whether she is willing to let them get what they want!
Thinking of this, Xie Wu smiled and took another sip of tea.
Outside the boat, the moonlight was bright, the lanterns were bright, and the noise from the street could be faintly heard. Everything beautiful seemed to have broken into a dream.
"Is it sister Yuan?"
Until a voice completely pulled everyone out of this dream.
"It's Sister Tao." Xie Yuan retracted her face from the porthole window, and then said to Yang excitedly.
Mrs. Yang smiled and nodded, then turned to Mrs. Chen and said with a smile, "Sister-in-law, my mother's boat is next to me. Please ask the boatman to pull over."
Chen's eyebrows frowned unconsciously.
She later heard from Wu Qing that Yang Xiao, the nephew of the Yang family in Chao'an Temple, made things difficult for A Xu. Therefore, it can be said that Chen didn't have the slightest fondness for Yang or Yang's natal family. However, Yang was so
She said it frankly, but it was really hard for her to refuse.
In just a moment, Yang had already ordered the boatman to come over.
Soon, a pedal was set up between the two boats. After a while, the Yang brothers and sisters were seen stepping on the pedal to reach the painting boat of the Marquis of Wu'an Mansion.
"Sister Tao." Xie Yuan greeted her happily.
Yang Tao smiled, took Xie Yuan's hand and walked to Yang, and greeted Yang with her brother Yang Xiao.
Xie Xian, who was on the side, also quickly stood up and lowered her head, calling them cousin and cousin respectively.
"Why didn't your mother come?" Yang said with a smile.
"Returning to my aunt, there are many things going on in the house, and my mother can't escape, so..."
Whatever she can't get out of, it's probably because her uncle, brother-in-law, and sister-in-law are having trouble again.
I don’t know how her mother chose her at that time, why she chose a daughter-in-law like her, who would be out of breath even after walking a few steps, and who looked like she would not live forever.
After everyone exchanged greetings, Mrs. Yang led the Yang brothers and sisters towards Mrs. Chen, "Sister-in-law, you met Sister Tao at the last meeting. This is Brother Xiao."
Mr. Chen has a soft temper. No matter who he meets, he always smiles. This is the first time in his life that he has such a cold face towards someone younger than him.
It can be seen that no matter how soft-tempered a person is, there is a bottom line that cannot be compromised.
And Yang Xiao clearly hit her bottom line.
"Auntie, what happened last time was a misunderstanding. Later I went back and asked for clarification. It turned out that the boy accidentally dropped the jade pendant and cracked it. In order to get away with it, he deliberately didn't fasten it tightly. How could it be that it was such a coincidence that I and Xu
My cousin got into an argument..." At this point, Yang Xiao turned to Xie Xu and raised his hands and bowed solemnly, and then continued, "Cousin Xu, I was wrong last time, so I apologize to you.
Already."
"No, no need." Xie Xu frowned, looking embarrassed, but he still couldn't hold back a hint of impatience in his eyes.
This man's face changed too quickly. How long had it passed before he had forgotten how he made things difficult and humiliated him at Chao'an Temple? Misunderstanding? Coincidence? Did he mistake him for a three-year-old child?
Yang Xiao seemed not to notice the impatience in Xie Xu's eyes at all, but still smiled gently, "I still have to apologize. It was indeed my brother's fault that day."
"Cousin Xu, after I went back that day and found out the reason, I have been feeling sorry for myself. I always said that I would come to formally apologize to you one day." Yang Tao also echoed Yang Xiao's words.
"Brother Xu, since it's a misunderstanding, let's clear it up. We're all a family, so it's better for everyone to live in harmony." Yang also spoke with a smile. At this point, she paused for a moment, and then smiled.
Then he turned his gaze to Xie Wu next to him, and then continued, "Sister Wu, did you say that?"
Xie Wu smiled lightly and replied in a clear voice, "If it is a 'misunderstanding', then it will naturally be solved."
Xie Wu bit the word 'misunderstanding' so hard that Yang's chest felt tight.
"I knew sister Wu was the best." Yang Tao didn't understand the meaning of Xie Wu's words. She smiled and stepped forward to hold Xie Wu's arm.
Although Mrs. Yongningbo is not interested in Yang Hefeng and his wife, she still loves their children very much, especially Yang Tao. She has a lively temper and because she is a girl, she often follows Mrs. Yongningbo in and out of Wu'an.
The Hou Mansion also got along well with Xie Wu.
Of course, it’s the former Xie Wu.
As for now...
Xie Wu has not forgotten the excitement and contempt on her face when she was insulted and persecuted by Yang Xiao.
Xie Wu smiled and let Yang Tao hold her arm.
I wonder if she is pretending to be so happy, or does she also know the plans of the Yang mother and daughter tonight?
However, no matter what the reason is, she will not let them get what they want, and...
She will also give them a big gift.
The painting boat was still sailing on the Jinshui River. Everyone was dressed brightly and their faces were full of smiles. But who knew how many unknown darkness and darkness were hidden under this bright appearance?
