Wealth and glory seek stability

Jian Xi ignored this little episode.

In addition to helping Qiangwei train the maids in the palace, she also has to take care of the affairs on the farm, and she is busy every day.

Shen Nanxing became increasingly busier with military affairs. He used to be able to come back during the holidays, but now he asks people to deliver messages to him. Sometimes he would also send Jian Xi some gold, silver and jewelry, which he had captured on the battlefield.

Jian Xi saved them all for Shen Nanxing.

When the Xuanyuan Dynasty and the Xuanwu Dynasty went to war, Shen Nanxing and Baili Yanhua were sent to the battlefield. Shen Nanxing became the lieutenant general of the central army, and Baili Yanhua followed Shen Nanxing as his deputy general.

Swords and spears are merciless on the battlefield. Perhaps because he was getting busier, Shen Nanxing's letters became less and less frequent. At first, he wrote only once a month, then once every two months, and then once every six months.

Xia was very worried about Baili Yanhua's safety. She had learned early on that Baili Yanhua was going to be Shen Nanxing's deputy general, and ordered the people in the yard to be respectful when seeing Jian Xi. She only hoped that Shen Nanxing would protect Baili Yanhua's safety because of her kindness to Jian Xi.

Jian Xi was a little uncomfortable with Xia's special care, and continued to do her usual things.

She must learn more skills within the limited time. She can learn a lot by following Qiangwei. Such unique conditions in the palace cannot be wasted.

Spring passes and autumn comes, cold comes and summer comes.

Jian Xi is fourteen years old now. Her previous baby fat has disappeared, revealing a small and delicate oval face with exquisite eyebrows and features. She has the graceful beauty of a Jiangnan girl, and her firm gaze adds a bit of heroic spirit.

During the years in the palace, she took good care of her health and gained a lot of knowledge by following Xia's side. There was an air of nobility around her. She wore a pink dress embroidered with plum blossoms. The plum blossom hairpin on her head and the plum blossoms on her skirt complemented each other. She looked like a pampered lady from a wealthy family.

"Second Master is back!"

The maid outside came to report.

Although Xia was not satisfied with her son before, she was still thinking about him after not seeing him for several years.

"Go quickly and ask the second lady to come over, and also bring Yu'er and Che'er over." Xia's hands were trembling as she did not forget to instruct the maid.

"Yes!"

Xia thought Jian Xi's words were interesting, and sometimes she would call her over to tease her. Xia had experienced a lot, and Jian Xi liked to listen to her talk about her youth.

Jian Xi looked at the Second Master, who was about five to six points similar to Baili Yanchen, dressed like a scholar and had the elegance that comes with a scholar.

Baili Yanxi couldn't help crying, "Mother! I am an unfilial child. I have been on a post outside these years and have never been filial to you. Now, I have received the grace of Your Majesty and returned to the capital to stay on. From now on, I will serve tea and water to you and make up for my sins in the past few years."

Xia knew her son's character and waved her hand, saying, "No need. The maids in my room are all grown up. It will be inconvenient for you to come often. Just like your wife and Yu Ge'er, you can pay your respects on the first and fifteenth day of the month. You owe your wife a lot in the past few years. She takes care of such a large family by herself, and it's hard. You must treat her well in the future." What she hoped most was a harmonious family, and she did not forget to warn Baili Yanxi not to make the same mistake again.

"A mother's teachings must be kept in mind by her child."

Baili Yanxi wiped away her tears and said seriously.

Xia was a little sad. "Okay, get up quickly. I've asked someone to call your wife. I think they'll be here soon. Let's have dinner together in Yulan Courtyard today. It's the birthday of the Concubine Shu in the palace. Your eldest brother and sister-in-law have gone to the palace to attend the banquet. Your third brother is still on the battlefield and hasn't come back yet.

This family never had a reunion after all."

When Qian brought her two sons into the Magnolia Courtyard, her eyes were slightly red, obviously she had been crying. She held the two children by her side and said, "Yu'er, Che'er, go and greet your father."

Baili Rongyu was twelve years old, Baili Rongche was ten years old. Both of them were chubby. They knelt down and greeted the emperor obediently.

"Yu'er has met father."

"Che'er has met his father."

"Okay, okay, get up quickly. You've grown so big." Baili Yan was very pleased. He turned around and looked at Qian with a complicated expression, "Thank you for your hard work in the past few years."

There was still a barely perceptible shyness on Qian's face. "Sir, what are you talking about? Husband and wife are one, and raising children is what I should do."

For some reason, Jian Xi felt a little awkward when she saw this scene.

Baili Yanxi suddenly said to the outside, "Ruosi, bring Jin'er in."

A slender woman holding a child walked in, "My concubine Wei Ruosi greets the Madam and the Second Madam."

Qian seemed to understand something, and the expression on her face froze for a moment. She pointed at Wei Ruosi and asked, "Sir, who is she?" The answer in her mind was about to come out, but she did not give up and insisted on asking.

Baili Yanxi bowed to Xia and replied, "Mother, Ruosi is the concubine I married when I was exiled. The one she is holding is my son. I named him Baili Rongjin. I want to open an ancestral hall when my eldest brother comes back, and have Ruosi and Jin'er both be included in the family tree."

Xia was so angry that she was shaking all over. She then told Qian about how hard it was for her son, who soon got a mistress and a son back.

He even chose today to trace his roots. Isn't this an attempt to slap her and the Qian family in the face?

On the other hand, Qian seemed to be unimportant. The previous turmoil disappeared and he regained his usual noble aura.

Jian Xi couldn't help but secretly give a thumbs up.

As expected of the mistress of the house, she has such aura. This is the second wife she knows.

Come on!

Tear up the scumbag and kick the mistress.

Xia snorted coldly, "You have made up your mind now. How can I be your master? You have already separated. Just ask your wife about this matter. I have nothing to say." Although she sometimes disliked Qian, Qian was a lady from a wealthy family after all, and was married in a formal ceremony. She could not be compared with the woman in front of her who looked like a foxy woman at first glance.

Baili Yanxi looked at Qian eagerly. In his opinion, Qian would never refuse this.

Wei Ruosi looked weak, kneeling on the ground, about to cry, "Although my status is low, my background is clean, I hope Madam will grant my wish."

Qian didn't say anything, and replied to what Xia had said before, "Of course I have no problem with that. Second Master's flesh and blood can't be left alone. But I want to ask, what kind of status does Second Master want to give her?"

Baili Yanxi glanced at her mother, then at her two legitimate sons who were looking at her eagerly, but she didn't say the word "aunt" after all. "Then let her be a concubine. Concubines can't raise children. From tomorrow on, Jin'er will be raised in your room, so that she can keep Yu'er and the others company."

Qian had no objection, "I'll listen to you, Second Master."

At this time, Wei Ruosi disagreed, "Second Master, when we came here, we clearly agreed to let me be my aunt, why do you want me to be my concubine now, and take Jin'er away from me, don't you want to kill me?"

Xia slammed the table heavily, "How dare you! You have no right to speak here! Second brother, do the people around you just not know the rules?"