Yi Xin as a concubine

The eunuch who was delivering the imperial edict did not stay long and left with an unhappy look on his face. After all, if he went to other places to deliver the imperial edict, he would get some benefits more or less. Coming here would be a waste of time. The people in the palace are the best at judging people and treating them differently. It would be strange if he was happy.

In the imperial study room.

"He received the order, but what was his reaction? What were other people's reactions?"

The chief eunuch Qiu He received the old emperor's order and began to question the young eunuch who was kneeling on the ground and had just returned from delivering the imperial edict.

"Mr. Xiaoyi received the decree, but he didn't... didn't show any expression. However, Mrs. Xiaoyi looked gloomy. As soon as I finished speaking the decree, she left with her child in her arms. She looked very angry. She didn't even look at Mr. Xiaoyi, and the door slammed loudly."

The young eunuch seldom saw the emperor and was a little nervous, but he also wanted to show off, so he muttered a lot of details.

There was nothing in the yard, it was empty; the three people in the family were wearing shabby clothes that had turned pale from washing; the doors and windows of the house were painted and in tatters. In short, the environment was described as being as harsh as it could be, and it was simply not a place where people could live.

The old emperor was happy when he heard this. It was good to be poor. If you are so poor and still want to repair your house, how are you going to survive the winter?

"What about the women who were sent there? Any reaction?" The old emperor was so happy that he didn't care about his status anymore and asked with a gloating look.

"I have not seen those women. It is said that it was too cold due to the rain. They are all injured and have not prepared any warm clothes. They are hiding in the house."

The little inner room secretly congratulated herself on her cleverness, and when she went out, she specifically asked the guard at the gate about the situation.

"Okay! Okay! Okay! Reward!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" The young eunuch received the reward and finally left happily.

"It seems that what the secret guard reported was correct. It's good to have conflicts. Only conflicts can give us opportunities to take advantage of. Even though he has fallen to such a state, he is still doing small things behind the scenes. He is simply courting death!"

"We must make good arrangements this time. We must capture him and the remnants of the previous dynasty in one fell swoop. Send the message to General Duanmu."

"Yes!" Qiu He responded quickly and trotted out to arrange for someone to pass on the message.

The rain stopped at noon, and Chu Xingchen gathered everyone in the reception room before dinner.

"You should have heard today's decree. Tell me, what are your thoughts?"

Xin Baoer and eight other people gathered on one side, some sitting or standing. Xiang Qing, with her child, Xu Yingxue, and Zheng Youlan, sat on the other side.

The difference is clear!

After Chu Xingchen asked the question, no one answered for a long time, and both groups were looking at each other.

Xin Baoer looked at the three people opposite her who were obviously looking at her with hostility, and she was puzzled. She didn't know when the three people had formed a united front, but she also secretly increased her vigilance in her heart.

"Since you don't say anything, that means you have no objection?" Chu Xingchen asked again patiently.

"Since Achen has already made up his mind, what's the use of me saying I don't agree?" Xiang Qing said sarcastically, then picked up the child and walked out the door. "If this is all I have to say, Xiaobao is hungry, I'll take him to eat first, and I'll take my leave!"

"Second Master, we have no objection. We'll take our leave first!" Xu and Zheng's two daughters followed closely behind and left.

Chu Xingchen's expression didn't change at all, he just turned his eyes to Xin Baoer, as if to say again 'You only have one chance, if it's missed you'll have to listen to him'.

Xin Baoer's scalp tingled when she was looked at. She said with a fake smile, "Second Master, can I ask how you plan to repair it?"

But after Xin Baoer finished speaking, Chu Xingchen withdrew his gaze and turned to look at the other seven people.

Zhao Xian suddenly had an idea, so he pulled Wei Yu and walked out, winking at Wuyin and saying, "Bao'er's opinion represents ours, Second Master, we'll take our leave first. You can discuss it with Bao'er. I'm starving. Let's go eat."

"Wuyin" looked at Xin Baoer, and seeing that she had no objection, they also walked out in an orderly manner.

"You are quite good at winning people's hearts." Chu Xingchen left after saying this.

Xin Baoer was left in a mess in the wind. What the hell was she trying to win over people's hearts? Who did she win over? But she still got up obediently and followed Chu Xingchen silently.

In Chu Xingchen's study.

"Let's eat first, and then we'll talk."

Xin Baoer was about to step into the house when she paused and turned to leave.

"Stop and eat here."

Xin Baoer paused again, put on a fake smile immediately, turned around, walked into the house, and sat down, all in one go.

"Thank you, Master, for the meal." As soon as she finished speaking, Xin Baoer almost slapped herself. What the hell was she talking about?

Keep smirking.

"If you keep smiling so ugly, don't eat."

Xin Baoer's face turned cold for a second, she picked up the bowl and chopsticks and started eating. The rice was really delicious, but the dishes from the small stove were even more fragrant.

Although Xin Baoer has been able to eat her fill recently, it cannot be said that she is having a good meal. Since they started eating separately, she has been eating coarse grains and vegetarian dishes every day. Even if there is meat, it is only a little bit. There are more wolves than meat, and they are all wounded, so Xin Baoer can only make selfless contributions.

Now looking at such exquisite food, I am really a little greedy.

Xin Baoer ate very quickly. Of the four dishes on the table, almost half of the plate on her side went into her stomach.

He put down his chopsticks and looked at the other half of the plate of food reluctantly, then touched his stomach secretly and realized he couldn't eat any more.

Chu Xingchen ate slowly while secretly observing the woman in front of him. Her soft and timid face showed an expression of being unsatisfied. She looked pitiful, and the way she secretly touched her belly was so adorable.

Chu Xingchen took out a handkerchief and wiped his mouth, hiding the corners of his mouth that couldn't help but turn up.

After dinner, Wangchuan appeared out of nowhere, quickly cleaned the table, and then quickly left.

There were only two people left in the room, each holding a cup of tea and drinking it slowly, neither of them intending to speak.

Xin Baoer didn't care. Originally, she really thought she was here to give suggestions, but now it seems that is not the case. So she had no choice but to wait for the arrangements to be made.

Chu Xingchen looked at the woman who could daydream just by drinking water, and put down the cup helplessly. He planned to confess proactively. There was no other way. When he met this woman, he could not remain calm as usual.

"You will need to go back to the Xin family afterwards."

"Want money?" Xin Baoer suddenly looked up at Chu Xingchen.

"Yes." Chu Xingchen's prepared words were stuck for a moment, and he responded dryly.

"But I'm not a member of the Xin family." Xin Baoer continued to speak shockingly.

"You know?" Chu Xingchen asked in surprise.

"I was not sure before, but now I am sure." Xin Baoer's tone was calm. After all, she was not the original owner. It didn't matter whether they were relatives or not. What mattered was that they treated her well.

"I'm not too sure about the details. You can go back and ask your father." Chu Xingchen replied, with obvious concern in his voice.

"My father asked you to rescue me. What is the relationship between the Xin family and you?" Xin Baoer didn't want to ask at first, but she didn't know what was going on. Hearing the man's concerned tone, she couldn't help but ask.

"You have to ask your father about this. If he thinks you should know it, he will tell you. If he doesn't want you to get involved, he may not tell you." Chu Xingchen narrowed his eyes and said guiltily.

"It seems that I have to go back. What will happen then?"

Xin Baoer relied on the fact that this man had no ill will towards her and asked casually. In fact, she knew in her heart that she was not only the daughter of the Xin family, but also the concubine of this man. If something happened in the future, she would not be able to escape from her identity.

How did she guess that?

As a person from later generations who had read countless novels and TV dramas, ever since that bastard claimed to be a descendant of the previous dynasty, she was certain that he was not someone who would be content with the status quo.

Now that it was confirmed that the Xin family was on the same boat with them, Xin Baoer felt that the shoe that had been hanging in her heart had finally fallen to the ground.

But she was still very happy to have the chance to go home. Her money was still with her second brother, and she finally had the chance to get it back.

"There's a high probability that I'll cut off ties with you." Chu Xingchen sounded even more guilty.

He felt that he was a little despicable. He rescued her to protect her, but he pushed her out again and again. However, in order to prevent the Xin family from being easily implicated, this drama had to go on.

"I'll get someone to protect your safety." Chu Xingchen promised apologetically.

Xin Baoer stared at him for a while, and suddenly smiled. That smile brightened the room and Chu Xingchen's heart trembled.

"Second Master, don't worry. Although I am timid, I am not stupid. I know how the Xin family treats me. If I can protect the Xin family's safety by performing a play, why not do it?"

The clarity and carefreeness between the woman's eyebrows were concealed by her timidity and gentleness, and were not easily revealed in front of others. But at this moment, it was so clearly exposed in his eyes that his heart began to beat wildly uncontrollably.