C222 (2/2)
He said, ”Mother, Xiao Zhenhai obtained complete victory, repelling the army, as well as obtaining great wealth from the Great Liaoning Province every year. This has already fulfilled the Emperor's wish for many years, and has also filled up the country's treasury, so it would not be an exaggeration for the Emperor to agree to let his little sister live a decent life in the family.”
”But …” The First Lady was still frowning.
”Mother, everything is within our expectations. We don't need to be nervous. We need to use those eight words to deal with this situation.” Lian Ruyue picked up the white piece the First Madam dropped on the chess board and put it back in her hand.
”But Yue Er, no matter how many techniques Xiao Xian Min has, she is only a girl from the backyard. If I were to pinch her seven inches, she wouldn't be able to move even an inch.” But Xiao Zhenhai, he is a true scorpion! ”
Scorpion? Lian Ruyue's indifferent face revealed a faint smile as she said, ”Mother, do you know what Poison Scorpion is afraid of?”
”What?” the First Lady asked urgently.
”Afraid of the light.” Lian Ruyue said as she put down another black piece.
Afraid of the light? The First Madam pondered over the meaning behind Lian Ruyue's words. At this moment, Huang Cen from Qingan Courtyard came over to invite Lian Yingyue over, saying that the Old Madam had someone to invite her over.
Lian Ruyue put down the chess pieces, and the maid went over to tidy up her clothes. She urged the eldest wife to rest early, and after she had everything, she went to Qing An Courtyard.
As soon as she walked through the gates of Qing An Courtyard, Lian Ru Yue felt a heavy and serious atmosphere. Lian Rou sat on the big wooden chair while Lian Yan Qing sat to the side with a tense expression.
”Grandmother, father.” She went up to pay her respects and sat down in her place.
”Pah!” Even his mother slammed the back of the chair in anger and said, ”No matter how many meritorious deeds he did, he still doesn't have the authority to take care of my Lian Family's affairs! The Xiao family's fate was that of the Heaven Destroyer, Solitary Star, yet he asked the Emperor to bestow them as an equal wife. What did this mean? Is this a blatant insult to our Lian Family? ”
Lian Yan Qing snorted, ”Relying on his military exploits, he was able to do whatever he wanted. His hand stretched out a bit too far this time, but since today was the emperor's opening words, my son naturally couldn't refuse. I can only thank him.”
Lian Ruyue sat at the side, quietly listening to her mother and Lian Yanqing's conversation. She did not interrupt from beginning to end.
”As for those three girls, she doesn't have this kind of life yet she has this kind of sickly personality. After sealing the county governor, her tail will rise to the heavens. Sooner or later, something will happen to her!” If something goes wrong, it will still be our Prime Minister's fault! Xiao Zhenhai's game of chess is really long-term! ” The more she spoke, the angrier she got. Her face was completely red, ”Xiao Zhenhai has been suppressed by you for all these years. Now, he is finally proud. The first thing he does is think of a way to torture our family!”
As Lian Yanqing listened, his complexion became even worse.
”Yue Er, what do you think?” Lian Ma asked Lian Rue, who had been silent all this time.
Lian Ruyue said, ”Grandmother, Auntie Xiao's fiancée position was opened by the emperor. Third Sister's county lord rank was issued by the emperor under an imperial decree, we absolutely cannot express any dissatisfaction in front of others. If word of this gets out, we'll be caught red-handed in front of the emperor, and have a copy of it with father in front of him. The consequences will be very serious.
”…” Actually, how could his mother not know that this was the Emperor's decision? He couldn't doubt it, but his heart had too much of an opinion of the people of the Xiao family, so he scolded them.
”Not only can we not show dissatisfaction, we should personally go to the emperor tomorrow to thank him.” Lian Ruyue said. She seemed calmer than her mother and Lian Yanqing.
”Yue Er's words are reasonable. Mother, no matter how dissatisfied you are, you must not be seen through. Otherwise, Xiao Zhenhai will make a big fuss about this matter.” Lian Yanqing nodded in agreement.