A life of ups and downs is pure joy

Xiao Yi and Ning Sijue finally returned to Jinhan City two days later. The journey was long and they gained little, only getting some evidence of corruption and bribery of some minor officials.

The real boss, the Xiang family of Longchang County, did things cleanly. Xuanping Hou Xiang Chao's methods were indeed efficient. Not only was he an old fox, but his three sons were even more powerful than the other.

The third brother Xiang Tianwen not only cleared himself of all charges, but also assisted the sixth prince Ning Sijue and the imperial salt inspector Xiao Yi in finding a group of corrupt officials and made many contributions.

His Majesty has always known that the Xiang family of Longchang should not be underestimated, but Marquis Xuanping was an old man with outstanding military achievements in the previous dynasty. He was a marquis of a different surname who was personally appointed by the previous emperor. His eldest son Xiang Tianming was one of the three generals of Dasheng, ranking after Lin Mufeng. He held military power and was stationed in Jinei County, which was as important as Yinan. Opposite was the covetous State of Dayan. So for the Sixth Prince of Dayan, Lin Mutang and Lin Mufeng were the dragon and tiger generals of Dasheng, and his ultimate opponent was Xiang Tianming, the head of the Xiang family.

Although the emperor knew that the Xiang family of Longchang was extremely powerful, he needed the Xiang family to make contributions to Dasheng even more. He would rather let the Xiang family achieve great achievements than go to war with Dayan.

The biological mother of the third prince Ning Chengxian, Imperial Noble Consort Xiang Meigui, was also the old marquis's most beloved only daughter. She was born dignified, elegant and noble, but unfortunately she died at a young age. In the same year, the emperor sent the third prince to the palace of the current Imperial Noble Consort Xian, where he grew up with the fourth prince Ning Junze.

The favorite concubine of Emperor Ning Jingchi of Dasheng was Consort Xian, a princess of a foreign land who was married to a foreign prince for the sake of friendship. She had no power over her mother's family, but she was of first-class appearance and talent, gentle and intelligent, and gave birth to a son, the fourth son of the royal family, who was equally smart and handsome.

This mother and son pair were definitely Ning Jingchi's favorites, so when Da Kun's legitimate princess was coming to marry, Ning Jingchi chose his fourth son without a second thought, just like when he wanted him to marry the legitimate daughter of the Lin family. For a middle-aged emperor, concubines and princes who did not fight for him were the ones he trusted the most.

At this time, Ning Chengxian, who was standing on the city wall, watched Xiao Yi and Ning Sijue's carriage enter the city, and just looked into the distance quietly.

Sometimes he thought that if his mother were still alive, perhaps the harem and the former dynasty would be a different scene. However, his intention was not just to be a small prince in the future, especially since he was just a mediocre person sitting in the East Palace. Even his father did not want to hand over the world to Ning Jinyang. Especially since the sixth brother came back, the emperor's desire to favor him became stronger and stronger.

If Ning Sijue had returned a few years earlier, perhaps the person that the Xiao family had tried so hard to arrange for marriage with the Lin family might have been the sixth brother, and his father would have agreed.

In sharp contrast to the mediocre Ning Jinyang, the sixth brother Ning Sijue is both civil and military, and has extraordinary talents. If his father has any feelings for the sixth brother, Ning Chengxian's brows furrowed even more when he thought of this.

After Xiao Yi and Ning Sijue reported the official business to the emperor, they went to the Eastern Palace again. Bai Weian was in the Eastern Palace accompanying the Crown Princess Su Yuefei who was still under house arrest. On his way back, he chatted with the two men who had been away from home for a long time.

"Why was the Crown Princess Sister-in-law confined by Imperial Noble Consort Xian?"

Ning Sijue asked curiously.

Xiao Yi was also very curious. When they were not in Jin Han, what did the Eastern Palace do to allow Imperial Noble Consort Xian to take the throne? Even the Crown Princess was under house arrest, but the Empress did not say a word.

Bai Weian lowered his voice and told the two of them about the farce at the last flower viewing party. After all, the two high-ranking officials had ordered that the matter should not be discussed further.

When Ning Sijue heard that it was Ning Xiaoqi and Tao Baiwan who had a fight, he just smiled and thought that he was used to the farces of his two younger sisters, which he had seen many times since he was a child.

"It's just that Sister Changping's legs are almost broken these days. I heard that she came to the Eastern Palace to apologize today and went to the Princess's Residence to apologize tomorrow. It's really hard for her. She got elbowed a lot. I saw her face was bruised that day. After all, she doesn't know any martial arts like me..."

"What happened to Huan'er?"

When Xiao Yi heard his wife's name, he looked at Bai Weian, and his husband Ning Sijue also looked at her.

"The bottom line is, it was Princess Minghui who had no choice but to pick a fight with Sister Changping, which led to the Seventh Princess, who was eager to protect her sister-in-law, finally fighting with her. So, Sister Changping felt very guilty, feeling that she had implicated the Seventh Princess and even the Crown Princess."

Bai Weian looked around and continued speaking in a low voice.

"Who said she was beaten?"

Xiao Yi's focus was not on whether Lin Qinghuan had gotten into trouble, but on how he heard that his wife had been beaten.

"There were so many people trying to stop the fight, I don't know who exactly hurt her. I only know that when the Imperial Concubine came, I saw that Sister Changping was also injured. Her sister, Madam Jia, and the younger sister of the Xiao family were also injured. After all, all three of them are very weak. Sister Yan was so scared that she fell ill and has only been out of bed for a few days."

Bai Weian indeed gave a vivid description.

Xiao Yi said nothing more, but his pace was faster than before. When he arrived at the carriage, he greeted Qian Qian briefly and then whipped the carriage back home.

"Look, Master Xiao was so anxious after hearing me say that Sister Changping was beaten and wronged. It seems that what everyone said about her being the only favorite is indeed true."

Bai Weian sighed as he stood behind Xiao Yi, watching the dust raised by the hurried wheels of his carriage.

"Are you going?"

Ning Sijue, who had already boarded the carriage, lifted the curtain and asked the woman.

"I'm coming."

Bai Weian only realized that Ning Sijue was no longer beside him when he saw that he was no longer beside him. He suddenly remembered that his man must be unhappy at this moment, so he quickly quickened his pace, shut up, and got on the carriage.

Before the Yuan Dynasty carriage came to a complete stop, Xiao Yi jumped off the carriage quickly and gracefully. Before the butler could even raise his body to salute, the eldest master quickened his pace and walked towards Qingbo Courtyard.

"The eldest master misses the young lady too much."

Da Yuan didn't know what Bai Weian had just said. He simply thought that Xiao Yi was worried about his wife, so he muttered something behind him.

Qingbo Courtyard was bustling with activity. Lin Qinghuan got up early in the morning and started arranging things for everyone in the yard, planting new flowers and preparing Xiao Yi's favorite dishes. Everyone was busy, and she was also choosing clothes and accessories.

"Young Madam, this is already your tenth set. I think you look the best in anything you wear."

Yun Xiang looked at Lin Qinghuan who was still frowning in dissatisfaction and said.

"Our girl really loves her uncle now."

Chuxia also joked from the side.

"Who said I was going to show him? The weather is nice today, so I wanted to try on some clothes."

Lin Qinghuan said stubbornly.

"The eldest son is back."

The maids in the yard all bowed and greeted Xiao Yi.

Lin Qinghuan was also overjoyed and walked quickly towards the door. Seeing the familiar figure getting closer and closer to her, a smile of joy that could not be hidden bloomed on her face.

"Husband, you are back."