A life of ups and downs is pure joy

Xiao Yi and Lin Qinghuan sat in the seats of honor, Li Jiaxin and several other concubines sat on the lower right side, and Tao Baiwan walked in slowly, supported by her personal maid.

She glanced at the two people sitting at the top, then glanced at the empty seat on the left, but did not sit down.

Michelle Reis and others also stood up and saluted Tao Baiwan, and then stood there without daring to sit down. Everyone in the room was very embarrassed. After all, there were only two people in the upper position, but now there were two young ladies.

Lin Qinghuan didn't know what to do now. She had never thought about this problem before. She thought she might as well stand up and sit down with Tao Baiwan on the left side. Just as she was about to stand up, Xiao Yi reached out and pulled her to sit down.

"I called you here today because I have some rules to explain."

Xiao Yi looked at the women in the room, then slowly spoke, then looked at Tao Baiwan, motioning her to sit on the lower left side.

Although Tao Baiwan was unwilling, he still didn't want to make Xiao Yi unhappy, so he walked to the left and sat down. Only then did Li Jiaxin and others dare to sit down slowly.

"Some of you grew up in the Xiao Mansion, and some of you have been here for many years. You should understand the rules of the Xiao Mansion."

Xiao Yi looked around and said.

Michelle Reis and others nodded, then timidly looked up and kept glancing at the three people on the field.

"Young Madam married me four years ago. She has taken good care of my backyard, ensuring you two get along harmoniously. She also gave birth to my eldest son, Jian'er."

After Xiao Yi finished speaking, he gently patted Lin Qinghuan's hand. The woman looked at her husband with confusion, not knowing what he was up to.

"Husband, what do you want to say?"

Lin Qinghuan asked with some surprise.

"Why are you calling Huan'er?"

Xiao Yi turned to look at Michelle Reis and asked.

Madam Li stood up in confusion and said, "Call the young lady."

After saying that, he looked at Lin Qinghuan, who also had a confused look on his face.

"From the beginning, the Xiao Mansion's Young Madam has been exclusively for Huan'er. Everyone in the mansion is used to it. You should explain this matter clearly to the people below you in the future. Princess Minghui is born into a noble family. You must treat her with the utmost respect and courtesy in the mansion. You can continue to call her Princess."

After Xiao Yi finished speaking, Tao Baiwan looked up at him and said.

"I'll do whatever my husband says. I'll listen to you every night."

"Minghui, although you are the eldest princess, Huan'er is older than you and entered the mansion before you. Although you are both my wives, you still have to follow the rules of the Xiao Mansion. For example, today, she is naturally the superior, and it will be the same from now on."

Xiao Yi looked at Tao Baiwan and continued.

Lin Qinghuan really didn't expect Xiao Yi to give her such respect. She could see the sense of loss in Tao Baiwan's eyes.

"Whatever my husband says is fine. Wanwan is your wife, so naturally I will obey you. In the future, I will treat Sister Changping with courtesy. She is the elder sister, and I am the younger sister. We will serve my husband together."

Tao Baiwan stood up and saluted Xiao Yi, then spoke obediently.

"Ah."

Xiao Yi looked at her and nodded, then motioned for her to sit down.

The scene was silent for a long time again. Xiao Yi coughed awkwardly and continued.

"Okay, if you have nothing else to do, go back to the yard and rest."

Michelle Reis and several concubines left the main hall first, and then heard several women whispering in front.

"The eldest master actually favors the young lady. Today, he is here to kill the eldest princess's prestige, as if he is afraid that the young lady will be bullied in the future."

Madam Zhou and Madam Chen, the concubines, were whispering that a concubine was not allowed to call her husband "husband", which was also the rule of the Xiao family.

"You two should stop talking."

Michelle Reis walked up quickly and said, then looked back, afraid that the eldest princess would hear it.

The two concubines also looked back angrily, and saw Tao Baiwan coming out supported by two maids, walking towards them slowly.

Tao Baiwan looked at the group of women in the backyard, and finally looked at Li Jiaxin, walked up to her and stopped.

"Are you Madam Li?"

Tao Baiwan asked.

"To the Princess, this is me."

Michelle Reis quickly bowed and said, and the concubines behind her also quickly followed suit.

"Get up. We are all sisters serving your husband, so there is no need to be so reserved. Does this mean that you are the one who is raising Yong'er now?"

Tao Bai gently helped up Li Jiaxin, who was still a little afraid of him, and signaled the women behind her to stand up.

"Thank you, Princess Chang."

Michelle Reis said in a low voice.

"As for Yong'er, I've always liked him. Madam Li, please take good care of him. When you have time, take him around my yard more often."

Tao Baiwan patted Li Jiaxin's hand meaningfully and said, then turned around, put away the smile on his face, and walked towards his own courtyard.

Li Jiaxin stood there and looked at Tao Baiwan's back, feeling very uneasy. Could it be that this woman was going to snatch her son away? Thinking of this, Li Jiaxin began to get anxious. She turned back to look at the main hall, but did not see Xiao Yi and Lin Qinghuan coming out.

Only the couple were left in the main hall, and Lin Qinghuan looked at Xiao Yi for a long time.

"Husband, I'm happy that you're protecting me like this, but if His Majesty blames me..."

Lin Qinghuan knew that Tao Baiwan had won the emperor's favor, so he said with some concern.

"Don't be afraid. I'm here for you no matter what. You are my wife, just like before, only you."

Xiao Yi took Lin Qinghuan's hand and said, "Let's go. I'll go back with you to see my mother-in-law."

Lin Qinghuan looked at her husband, smiled happily and nodded, then walked towards the gate of the Xiao Mansion hand in hand with him.

Tao Baiwan returned to the Iris Pavilion, sat on the couch, and asked the maid to bring him his bamboo flute.

"Brother Yi, you gave me this flute when Wanwan was twelve years old. Now six years have passed, and I really married you."

Tao Baiwan touched the old flute carefully, and tears flowed down his face uncontrollably. Today, he suppressed himself in front of others just to protect Princess Changping.

"Although I hate her, I don't like you to humiliate me by making such assumptions."

Tao Baiwan took a deep breath and then wiped away her tears.

"We have a long way to go. We have been together for more than ten years. I don't believe you are so heartless."

Lin Qinghuan fell asleep in Xiao Yi's arms, and when she was woken up, she had already arrived at the Lin Mansion.

Although He Su was angry about the emperor's decision to grant the marriage, she had figured it out these days. What else could she do if she disobeyed the emperor's order? However, she had to keep this matter a secret from Luo Feng's old lady and Lin Mutang, which was a headache.

"Mother, Sister Huan'er and brother-in-law are back."

Lin Qingru happily took Lin Qinghuan's hand and walked from outside the courtyard to the main hall of Tengjing Pavilion, with Xiao Yi following behind them.

"came back."

He Su stood up and watched the child walk towards her. Lin Qinghuan and Xiao Yi saluted He Su, and then sat together on the lower left side. Lin Qingru sat obediently opposite them.

Lin Qinghuan saw that the anger on He Su's face was much less than before, so he asked.

"Mother, how is Sister Yi?"

Lin Qinghuan counted the days and found that her fourth sister had already passed her due date, but there was still no news.

"She's so spoiled, bullying your fourth brother-in-law every day. If it weren't for me, Duo'er would have suffered a lot."

He Su felt a headache when she thought of Lin Qingyi. It was somewhat because she had spoiled her since she was a child. Fortunately, Li Duo was an honest and obedient child, and he let her throw a tantrum.

"My fourth brother-in-law has a good temper and is now the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Personnel. He is very much favored by the emperor. It seems that mother had good vision back then."

After Lin Qinghuan finished speaking, he looked at Xiao Yi again. Ever since Li Duo married Lin Qingyi, his interactions with Xiao Yi had become much closer than before. However, what Lin Qinghuan didn't know was that He Sheng, who was originally favored by the Eastern Palace to be promoted to the Minister of Personnel, had been gradually replaced by Li Duo. After all, he was Xiao Yi's brother-in-law and a very smart person who was suitable for officialdom.

"Yier, I won't say much. You're a sensible child. I know you can't help yourself in many things, but the only thing I want to say is that no matter what, no one can wrong our Lin family's children. You understand what I mean."

He Su looked at Xiao Yi and said again.

"Don't worry, mother-in-law. I will definitely protect Huan'er and won't let anyone bully her or let her suffer any injustice."

Xiao Yi stood up and said.

Lin Qinghuan looked up at her husband, feeling happy but also guilty. Originally, this matter had nothing to do with him, but now he had to bear the blame alone.

"Okay, you're a good kid. I believe you. You must be hungry."

After He Su finished speaking, she asked the maids to ask the kitchen to prepare lunch, and asked someone to call Lin Qingyi, who was about to give birth, to come and eat. Lin Qingru originally saw that everyone was very serious and didn't dare to speak, but now that she saw everyone was smiling, she happily went forward to find her beloved sister Huan'er.

After lunch, Lin Qinghuan stayed to chat with Lin Qingyi, who was about to give birth, while Xiao Yi went to the East Palace.