The pretty widow is addicted to money, and the little wolfdog asks for a hug

Zhao Wang pursed his lips and nodded heavily, "Okay! Uncle must be brave, yes, be brave! Be brave!"

Zhao Wang secretly told himself dozens of times to be brave, but when he reached Xiao Lingxin's door, he retreated and stood at the door, unable to move.

Gu Qinghuai stepped forward, forced his uncle into the room, and shouted to the inner room: "Aunt Xiao, my uncle has something to tell you!"

"Brother Zhao, please come in," Xiao Lingxin's gentle voice came from the room.

Zhao Wang had already entered the room and it was impossible for him to leave, so he had no choice but to bite the bullet and walk towards Xiao Lingxin.

Xiao Lingxin lay on his back in the recliner with his injured foot resting on the backrest.

Seeing Zhao Wang standing beside her with a red face like a wooden stick, she guessed that he must be here to apologize for hugging her before.

This man is too honest and kind, which makes people feel sorry for him.

"Brother Zhao, just speak up if you have anything to say," Xiao Lingxin looked at him and encouraged him in a gentle voice.

Zhao Wang's heart was set, his face red as he lowered his head and said, "Sister Xiao, you injured your foot earlier, and I carried you back. This damaged your reputation, but I... I am willing to take responsibility for you! I know I am far from worthy of you, and if you don't want to, don't force yourself. Anyway, this imperial capital is not a place where we can stay for long, and few people know us. After a while, no one will remember this matter."

Xiao Lingxin felt her cheeks begin to heat up and her heart began to beat faster. She was no longer an unmarried girl, so there was no need to be hypocritical. She asked generously, "Brother Zhao, do you want to marry me just because you want to be responsible?"

"No! No! I have always wanted to marry you!" As soon as he finished speaking, Zhao Wang knocked his head in annoyance. He was stunned for a moment and turned around and wanted to escape, but when he thought of Huai'er's words about pursuing bravely, he dug into the sole of his shoe with his toes and stayed.

He took a few deep breaths and closed his eyes, "Actually... I fell in love with you the first time I saw you, but I always felt that I was just a crude peasant and was far from worthy of you. I just wanted to treat you well secretly, but... but I couldn't control my heart. It wanted to see you every day and treat you well every day. If it knew you were unhappy, it would be very sad. I... I thought about controlling it, but I couldn't."

Xiao Lingxin looked at Zhao Wang, her face flushed like a girl, "Brother Zhao, I am willing to marry you. However, my son Shi'er wants to live with me. Are you willing to accept him and treat him well?"

Hearing this, Zhao Wang was completely stunned. He stared at Xiao Lingxin with his mouth half open.

Xiao Lingxin looked at his silly look and burst out laughing.

Zhao Wang finally came back to his senses and nodded repeatedly, "Yes, I do! From now on, he will be my biological son!"

Zhao Wang's eyes were red, and he turned and ran out, "Huai'er! Huai'er! Your Aunt Xiao promised me! She promised to marry me! I married the woman I love! I have a wife!"

Gu Qinghuai was also very happy. "See, uncle, if you follow your heart and pursue it bravely, you may succeed! If you don't take action, you will never get what you want."

"Yeah, yeah, uncle is going to take care of your aunt Xiao!" After Zhao Wang said that, he ran out skipping like a child.

Cui Shishi and Lingzhi both looked at Gu Qinghuai and smiled.

When Xiao Yueshi came back and heard that his mother had sprained her foot, he hurried to Chunheyuan to visit her. Unexpectedly, he saw Zhao Wang helping Xiao Lingxin apply medicine.

The three of them were stunned on the spot.

Fortunately, Xiao Yueshi reacted quickly and immediately turned around and walked out. Standing outside the door, he let out a long sigh and the corners of his mouth unconsciously rose.

It looks like mom and Uncle Zhao are together?

Xiao Yueshi walked briskly to find Gu Qinghuai to inquire about the situation.

Gu Qinghuai told him what happened in the afternoon.

Xiao Yueshi smiled from ear to ear, "Xiao Huai, you have to call me cousin from now on."

Gu Qinghuai also chuckled: "You are my elder cousin, Aren is my elder cousin, and Xiao Shitou is my younger cousin."

Xiao Yueshi smiled and nodded, saying proudly: "From now on, I will be Xiao Shitou's second brother."

Xiao Yueshi knew that Zhao A'ren and Zhao Xiaoshi were both Uncle Zhao's adopted sons, but he actually had some doubts in his heart.

Zhao A'ren, Zhao Xiaoshi, and even Zhao Xiaohuo don't look like ordinary people. How could they become Zhao Wang's adopted sons?

Although Grandma Zhu explained that it was Zhao A'ren who saved them and that was how they got to know each other, Xiao Yueshi always felt that Zhao A'ren and Zhao Xiaoshi were deliberately hiding their identities.

Just like this time when they came to the imperial capital, Xiao Huai actually changed Zhao A'ren's appearance, and even Qi Yuanshuo who went to join the army changed his appearance.

If they were not afraid of being recognized, there would be no need to do this.

In the past few days, Xiao Yueshi counted all the ministers and their families in the imperial capital, and none of them could match their brothers.

The only one who matches in terms of number, gender and age is the crown prince who was deposed two years ago.

The Crown Prince, the Seventh Prince and the little grandson, the ages and identities of the three correspond exactly to those of Zhao A'ren, Zhao Xiaoshi and Zhao Xiaohuo.

At first, he thought it was impossible because the three were said to be dead.

Moreover, even if they faked their deaths, the prince's leg was broken and he became lame, and the emperor's grandson was blind in both eyes, which could not be cured.

But later, Xiao Yueshi thought of Gu Qinghuai's magical pills. They could even save him, a dying man, and cure his illness that had lasted for many years. So, what were the minor illnesses of the prince and the emperor's grandson?

When he first thought of this, Xiao Yueshi was shocked. Based on his observation, in the entire Gu family, Xiao Huai might be the only one who knew the true identities of the three royal family members.

Moreover, they are planning something very big.

Therefore, Xiao Yueshi could only keep his guess in his heart.

The next day, at noon, Dali Temple.

Xiao Yuan returned to the Dali Court carrying a small cloth bag.

As soon as he stepped through the door, Dali Chancellor Wang Quan threw a pile of books in his face, pointed at his nose, and scolded him.

Xiao Yuan bent over, lowered his head, and silently endured everything.

For so many years, he has been doing the hardest and most tiring work, but all the credit has been taken by his immediate superior. He is often scolded by his superior like a grandson. He has to look at other people's faces every day, and his life is more frustrating than that of an old turtle.

There's nothing he can do. He's in a low position and his words don't matter. Everyone can give him the cold shoulder and order him to do this and that.

But for the sake of his family, he had to endure it humbly. After all, he was just a minor official in the imperial capital and could support his daughter.

However, all this is about to change!

He couldn't wait to see these snobs who were trying to curry favor with the powerful get humiliated!

After Wang Quan finished scolding, he pointed at Xiao Yuan's nose and said, "What are you still doing here? The Yangjia Lane arson case has not been solved yet, why don't you go to the scene!"

Xiao Yuan said respectfully, "Reporting to the Dali Chancellor, I have an important matter today and need to go to the court to meet the emperor, so I cannot go to that case. Besides, it is not under my jurisdiction."

Before Wang Quan could say anything, Ma Qingxian, the Dali Sizhi standing nearby, clicked his tongue a few times and said sarcastically, "Oh, has Xiao Pingshi become successful? Even the emperor wants to see him. If you want to see the emperor, he must be willing to see you. You're just daydreaming!"

Several officials nearby laughed sarcastically.