Wealth and glory seek stability

On the second day, Shen Nanxing arrived as promised.

I went to Magnolia Courtyard to pay a visit to Xia first. All the people from the palace were already there.

Shen Nanxing just wanted to see Jian Xi as soon as possible, but was pulled aside by Baili Yanchen to ask about his opinions on many military and national affairs.

How would he know? If you ask him about the marching formation, he might be able to tell you a thing or two.

Shen Nanxing winked at Baili Yanhua, hoping to rescue him, and silently said two words -

"Lin Yun."

Baili Yanhua had no choice but to say, "Mother, General Shen is here today to take his sister back to the General's Mansion. Let Jian Xi come out as soon as possible."

Xia laughed and said, "Look at me, I have forgotten the important things. Qiangwei, go and ask Jian Xi to come."

"Yes."

Baili Yanchen said, "General Shen, you may not know this yet, but my mother has already adopted Jian Xi as her adopted daughter yesterday. She even held a family banquet to inform everyone in the mansion, and announced to the public that Jian Xi was raised by her since she was a child."

Shen Nanxing has always been grateful to the Xia family, and what she did was to save the face of them.

After bowing solemnly, Shen Nanxing said, "Thank you very much, Madam."

"Get up quickly. This was all Hua'er's idea. That girl has been with me for a long time. She comes to talk to me from time to time, so I don't feel bored. Now that she has a good future, I naturally want to help her."

"Madam, Miss Jian Xi is here."

"Jian Xi has met her stepmother, the prince, and the princess."

"Get up quickly."

As soon as Jian Xi entered the room, she saw Shen Nanxing. She hadn't seen him for a few years. He had grown a lot taller, and she could vaguely see his appearance in her memory.

Compared to Shen Nanxing, Jian Xi has changed more significantly. Seeing Jian Xi's temperament and appearance, Shen Nanxing was finally relieved. It seemed that Xia Shi did not treat his sister badly in the past few years.

"Xier." Shen Nanxing murmured softly.

"Brother, you're back." Jian Xi smiled brightly.

There is no need to say much about the relationship between the two, and you can understand a lot at a glance.

The scene of brother and sister recognizing each other is indeed touching, but there are always people who don't know the meaning of the relationship.

Baili Yanxi said, "General Shen is very handsome and your sister is as beautiful as a fairy. Just looking at your appearance, I really can't tell that you two are brother and sister."

Qian rubbed her forehead and thought, this guy can't talk, can he just stop talking? Is this what he should say?

Baili Yanhua turned his head away, unable to bear to look. His second brother really did not change his bad habits. Who was Shen Nanxing? How could he dare to speak so frivolously?

It would be fine if he just talked about Shen Nanxing. For the sake of Wu'an Palace and Xia's face, Shen Nanxing would not say anything. But Jian Xi was Shen Nanxing's weak spot. Second brother was stroking his beard.

really--

Shen Nanxing's eyes turned cold, "Second Master, be careful what you say. Although Xi'er and I are not biological children, we are better than biological children. As a man outside of our family, is it not gentlemanly for you to comment on a woman's appearance in public?"

Rather than talking about his official position, Baili Yanxi should have been polite when meeting Shen Nanxing, because they were in the palace, and Shen Nanxing had already given Baili Yanxi face with his words.

Baili Yanxi's face turned red and white when he heard this, and he looked at Xia.

Xia rolled her eyes at him in anger, "General Shen, I'm sorry to have embarrassed you. My son is really useless. Chuntao, take out the things."

"Yes, ma'am."

"Madam, you are too polite. You are highly respected and a member of the Demu family. You can just call me by my name. There is no need to be so polite."

"Then I would be so generous as to call you Nanxing?" Xia was very satisfied with Shen Nanxing's style. Such a person is upright but loyal and righteous. No wonder His Majesty likes him so much.

"Yes."

"This is Jian Xi's indenture. The mansion has already helped her get it done. Because she is a woman, I can't just give it to her directly. Now that she has a brother like you to rely on, I can rest assured."

The way Xia does things always makes people feel considerate.

Jian Xi and Shen Nanxing looked at each other and both knelt down.

"Jian Xi thanks Madam for her grace." She was thanking her for the few years she had spent comfortably in the palace. No matter what the reason was for Xia being nice to her, she accepted the favor.

"Shen Nanxing thanks Madam Tai for her grace."

"Hahaha, everyone, get up. There's not much I can do as your stepmother. I'll hand over the maids assigned to you. I'll also hand over their indentures to you. I hope you can treat them well in the future." Chunyan took out another box and walked to Jian Xi, bowing slightly.

The maid behind Jian Xi stepped forward and took the box.

This favor is really huge.

These maids who serve are all experienced workers in the palace, not to mention the two old mothers.

A hint of bitterness welled up in Jian Xi's eyes, and she was touched by Xia's thoughtfulness and consideration.

"Thank you, stepmother."

Seeing that Jian Xi was about to cry, Xia waved her hand and said, "Hurry up and hold back your tears. You know I hate such sentimental scenes. You will have to live on your own in the future. You can come to the palace whenever you want. Qiu Shuzhai behind my yard has always been reserved for you. Well, General Shen has just returned to Beijing and must be busy with official duties. I will not invite you to have dinner with me."

What Xia said was true. Shen Nanxing had a lot of things on her plate, but she still managed to take some time out of her busy schedule today. She bowed and said, "Thank you for your understanding, Madam. We'll leave now."

"Go quickly." Xia sat in the main seat, still the kind-looking lady.

Jian Xi bowed finally, glanced at the people in the room, turned around and left.

Qiangwei's mind moved, and she whispered in Xia's ear, "Madam, I'll go see her off."

Xia naturally agreed, "Then you go and see him off."

Qiangwei followed out and called Jian Xi.

Shen Nanxing turned around and retracted his gaze, "Xier, I'll wait for you outside."

"it is good."

Qiangwei walked half a step behind Jian Xi, "Miss, I came out specially to see you off."

Jian Xi looked straight ahead and smiled, "Sister, you are embarrassing me. I have always wanted to thank you for your guidance over the years, but I have been busy these days and forgot."

"No way, young lady has helped me a lot. Qiao'er and the others are now successful. It's all because of your good teaching."

Jian Xi took off a gold and jade peace locket pendant from her neck, gently pulled Qiangwei's hand and placed it on it, "Sister, keep this jade pendant as a reminder. If you have any difficulties in the future and I can help you, you can come to me with this token." After saying that, she walked away with lotus steps.

Qiangwei stared at Jian Xi's frail back in a trance, her white hands clenched the pendant in her hand.

She thought that Jian Xi's identity had changed and she would change as a person, but she didn't expect that she was still the kind-hearted girl she was before.

Looking down at the pendant in her hand, it seemed to still carry Jian Xi's body temperature. The jade was of good quality, with gold threads wrapped around it and occasional tiny gems inlaid on it, which was very dazzling in the sun.

Jian Xi has become a master, and it is obvious that she is better than her teacher.

The way he treated her so kindly was very much like that of the lady, but she had no reason to refuse.

Keep it, maybe you can use it someday.