The red lady with a smile

When Xuan Qing returned to the other courtyard, Xiao Xia also went back, still serving as his personal attendant.

It looks calm on the surface, but in reality it is dark and turbulent.

What happened in the Wei Manor was seen by the servants. It was no secret that Xuan Qing fell out of favor. Now that he was a sinner, everyone looked down on him even more and deliberately demoted him to the lowest position.

The servants who used to perform their duties in the past now avoid Xuan Qing when they see him. Except for Xiao Xia, no one salutes him, and no one is willing to serve him. What's more, they say that Xuan Qing It's not clean, everyone advises Xiao Xia to stay away from Xuan Qing.

These are actually nothing. Xuanqing lived in a brothel since he was a child, and it is not uncommon for him to reject such things, but the actions of these people reminded him of some things, some "trivial things" that he had forgotten...

In the afternoon of this day, Xiao Xia escaped from other people's complaints, he cut up the pears, and brought them to Xuan Qing to taste.

After opening the door, I saw Xuan Qing, who claimed to be illiterate, lying in front of the desk and waving a writing brush wholeheartedly.

"Huh? Young Master, I remember you are not very literate. Are you writing a letter from home?"

"No, this is not a family letter. Although I haven't read any books and don't know many words, I have written this stuff many times, so I am familiar with it naturally. Now I just write it again."

"Write it many times?" Xiao Xia thought about it, and suddenly laughed, "Hey, son, could it be... a love poem?"

"What, you are so serious, no." Xuan Qing said, and it happened to be the last sign. After finishing writing, he pressed the paper firmly with a paperweight, and then let Xiao Xia look at it without hesitation.

The curious little shrimp leaned over to look with a sneaky smile, but his smile immediately froze on his face as soon as he saw the word "look up".

At this time, I only heard Xuan Qing say: "I don't know much, even this letter of divorce was rubbed out from other places. Look, the handwriting is still neat, right?"

Xiao Xia was stunned by the divorce letter. When it comes to being divorced, which couple in the world is not crying, noisy and noisy, and who can write this thing so calmly! ?

"Master, son..." After finally finding his voice, Xiao Xia restrained his smile and said, "Don't be so desperate...Young Master, Young Master didn't say you want to divorce your concubine, you...are you thinking too much?" already?"

Xuan Qing looked at the divorce letter and smiled calmly. Xiao Xia didn't understand, but he knew that this concubine A Luo was going to divorce. After the baby, or after confirming the relationship with Han Mingruo, in short, he will leave, and Xuan has realized these things early in the morning.

Seeing that his name was written on the place where the signature was signed, there was still a blank space for A Luo to sign beside it, and the date was also blank, and he would fill it in on the day A Luo Ming said that he would divorce his concubine.

"It's better to prepare first, otherwise you will be in a hurry..." Xuan Qing smiled, then stuffed it into an envelope and pressed it under the pillow.

According to Qi Yi's marriage customs, if a man and a woman get married and want to divorce their wives, the man will write the divorce letter. In the marriage of two men, if something happens, the one who wants to marry must write the divorce letter to him, and the other party will sign the divorce letter. just work.

Xuan Qing has experienced too much, and he is used to preparing divorce papers in advance, but this time, probably because A Luo treated him too indulgently, so that he forgot about his happy life, until A Luo's brothers and sisters came to find him. Touching him, it made him wake up like a dream, so he started to take action.

Writing divorce papers and packing luggage, Xuanqing did it alone, and did not ask Xiao Xia to help, because he knew in his heart that no matter how badly he was hurt, no one would feel sad for him, at most Feeling pitiful, the kind of pity that was almost a charity was the only emotional pay he could get.

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What happened in the Wei Mansion did not spread to A Luo who is far away. Under the leadership of his second brother Wei Chengyang, A Luo devoted himself to learning how to manage the family business. Although he also learned in the Wei Mansion before, those are all book knowledge after all. , have not practiced operation, the gap between the two is still obvious.

The two of them took a few subordinates from Linxi, where Wei Chengyang was in charge, to Guangyan Mansion, where Aluo was going to take over. Wei Chengyang let his younger brother adapt slowly with the intention of being well-informed and learning more.Originally, he was worried that the journey would be too long, and his younger brother would be distracted because he couldn't let go of his concubine and child, or because he missed Han Mingruo who had left, but it turned out that it was all worrying. It's just learning. Every time he listens to everything taught by his brother sincerely, learns and practices to win over people, and has no distractions. He is really a good student.

Of course, it doesn't mean that he is ruthless. When he is free and resting, he still thinks of his family members, buys some rare gifts, and prepares to give them back home.

Wei Chengyang and his younger brother are not close in age, but he can still vaguely see his younger brother's thoughts. For example, seeing that he bought the snow fox fur, he knows that he is going to give it to the third younger sibling who loves clothes at home, and the black sand pot is for the eldest brother. It's for my three daughters, and Qingxuan's hairpin...

"Is this for Miss Wanyue?" Wei Chengyang asked with a smile.

A Luo nodded, asked the shopkeeper to help wrap the hairpin, and left after paying the money, without hesitation to look more.

"That's right, it's not easy for Miss Wanyue to serve you and raise children in the future. You should treat her better." Wei Chengyang understood.

Arlo nodded again, agreeing with his brother's words.

Then the two returned to the inn with the gift. A Luo put the gift together with the things he had bought before. Seeing the gradually filling baggage, Wei Chengyang did the math. Almost everyone in the family was polite. There are all Han Mingruo, but there is only one person, and A Luo has not prepared it yet.

Originally, he thought that Ah Luo would go to other places to buy something for that person, but after the whole trip, Wei Chengyang did not see his brother enter any store until he set foot on the way home.It stands to reason that the man was born lowly, so it’s okay if Aluo doesn’t remember, but the Wei family can be regarded as everyone at any rate. Now that the man’s identity is in place, and the treatment spread so favorably, Wei Chengyang was afraid that his younger brother would be gossiped about, so in the end, he still Couldn't help reminding: "Ah Luo, is one of the gifts you prepared missing?"

"What's missing? Is it for your second brother?" A Luo blinked his eyes in the night, and his tone was very pleasing.

Wei Chengyang heard it was funny, he couldn't help touching his younger brother's head and replied: "Second brother doesn't want it, but if you think about it again, isn't it... who's share is missing?"

In return for his reminder, A Luo frowned and thought deeply, but after a while, he raised his head and asked: "Second brother, no, you are not bluffing me, are you?"

"This..." Wei Chengyang didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

"Sure enough, he was bluffing me."

But his expression made A Luo believe that his brother was bluffing him, so he couldn't listen to the words that followed, and went back to his room early to rest.

Seeing his brother like this, Wei Chengyang couldn't say anything. After all, it's a good thing that his brother doesn't miss that person. In everyone's opinion, the sooner that kind of person goes back to bed, the better.But I thought in my heart that I still need to make up for the face. They will be home in a few days. For the sake of his brother's face, Wei Chengyang found an ornament from the gifts he had prepared for his wife and children and put it in A Luo. In the gift package, it should be fine.

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In mid-November, the first snow fell in Hechuan.

It was a very cold day, but it was warm because of the addition of a heater in the house. Xuan Qing wore the new cotton coat that A Luo had prepared for him before and sat on the soft couch to sleep. He felt a little tired in recent days , I love to lie down like this after nightfall.

It wasn't long before I fell asleep today, when I heard gradual footsteps outside, Xuan Qing got up and looked at the door, and saw that Xiao Xia pushed the door open from the outside panting, and ran away with an excited face Come in.

"Shrimp, what's the matter?"

Xiao Xia nodded, before he even had time to catch his breath, he smiled and said: "Mr., Mr.... Young Master, Young Master Luo, he is back."

"So it's Arlo who's back."

Hearing the news of her husband's safe return, Xuan Qing was relieved, got off the couch and was about to pour a glass of water for Xiao Xia, but unexpectedly, Xiao Xia grabbed his sleeve and said anxiously, "My lord, leave me alone." Why don't you go to Wei Mansion soon? The young master is waiting for you."

"What are you waiting for me to do?" Xuan Qing wondered.

"Of course I'm waiting for you to welcome him. Tonight there is a banquet in the Wei Manor. As a concubine, you should attend. Hurry up, the sedan chair is still waiting for you outside!"

"what?"

Just as Xuan Qing asked, Xiao Xia quickly prepared the outfit for him, put on the fur coat, put him on the sedan chair without saying a word, and carried him all the way to Wei Mansion.

Xuan Qing entered the mansion inexplicably, and entered the main hall under the guidance of his servants. After stepping into the house, he found that the so-called "waiting" was not deliberate. Everyone in the Wei family had already sat at the round table. They have already been passive, and seeing him coming, these people can't say they are happy, but it seems that because of A Luo's face, they didn't show extreme disgust.

"Xuan Qing!"

This cry was joyful, if it wasn't from A Luo, who else would it be!

When A Luo saw Xuan Qing, he jumped out of the banquet excitedly, happily jumped in front of him, stretched out his arms to hug him without hesitation, hugged him fiercely, "Xuan Qing, Xuan Qing, I miss you so much, What about you? Do you miss me?" This kid is about to become a father, why is he still so noisy! ?

Xuan Qing thought it was funny, and was also secretly happy in his heart, but he didn't forget the fact that his identity had already made the Wei family hate him, so he reached out and patted A Luo on the shoulder, and replied softly: "I miss you too, see you now It's good that you come back safely."

These words reached A Luo's heart, he let go of Xuan Qing with a smile, then enthusiastically held his hand and led him to the table.

The Wei family acquiesced to A Luo's behavior, and Xuan Qing knew that they were looking at A Luo's face, so they didn't expose anything.

Everyone was seated, and the table started again. The bowls and chopsticks started to move again. With a faint smile, Xuan Qing watched the glasses of wine intertwine and heard the voices of people. And lost the fun.

"Why don't you eat it? Doesn't suit your appetite?"

"No, I ate it just now."

For A Luo's question, Xuan Qing also responded very well, he came only after he had really eaten, and he was not wronged.

Seeing him like this, A Luo didn't force it. After asking him to do whatever he wanted, he went to chat with other people again.

During the banquet, A Luo was very active, talking about anecdotes and anecdotes about his trip like an ordinary child. Everyone chatted and laughed, interrupted from time to time to make noise, and occasionally added two or three poems to add to the fun. The atmosphere was very lively .

Xuan Qingrong couldn't get in with them because he didn't understand their topics, and he didn't know anything about poems and songs, but seeing A Luo laughing happily, he would also laugh happily.

Unknowingly, it was getting late and the banquet was coming to an end. At this moment, A Luo remembered that he had brought a gift back. Now that his family members were all around, he took the opportunity to order someone to bring his burden. Choose one of the gifts to present to everyone.

"First, the elder brother's Xuansha pot, made of Xuanjingsha, is the only one in the world, and the elder sister-in-law's seal ring beads... The Qin and Yuan hairpins are given to the second sister-in-law, then the Yuzhen bottle kiln, the third brother's, and the third sister-in-law's snow fox Qiu, and fourth sister..."

Xuan Qing watched from the sidelines, gaining knowledge once again, such as Bo Jixiang, Xiaoxiang Fan, Jade Butterfly, Linglongju... Most of them are accessories that I have never heard of. Xuan Qing could also guess from the expression of Li Zhiren that these things must be good things.

I should also have a share, even if it's not that rare, but it shouldn't be too bad.Xuan Qing thought secretly, and couldn't help but feel a little bit of anticipation in his heart.

A Luo distributed gifts according to seniority, first brothers and sisters, then nephews and nieces, and finally it was Wan Yue's turn. Seeing him take out a beautiful hairpin from his bag and hand it to Wan Yue, Xuan Qing smiled. Very brilliant.Then it's his turn. Thinking of this, Xuan Qing suddenly found himself a little nervous, with sweaty palms clutching the hem of his clothes tightly, feeling very uneasy-wondering what he would give him?

Curiosity, anticipation, hope... Mixed with various emotions, Xuan Qing watched A Luo slowly turn his eyes to himself, seeing him approaching step by step, Xuan Qing couldn't help lowering his head, and swallowed nervously .

"Xuan Qing's words..." As soon as A Luo spoke, the boy who was in charge of fetching things took out the last thing in the bag and put it in front of Xuan Qing.

It's not a rare thing, a small gold ruyi, but to Xuan Qing, it's also a precious thing. He secretly pleased himself and was about to reach for it, but the sudden words from A Luo beside him made his heart tremble. The movement stopped suddenly.

"Wait a minute, what is this? I didn't prepare this for Xuan Qing!?" A Luo was surprised, then ignored Xuan Qing's astonished expression, and slowly took Jin Ruyi to size up, "Ah, didn't the second brother buy this? It is said that the second sister-in-law asked me to bring something, why did it fall into my burden?" As he spoke, A Luo was not vague, and honestly put Jin Ruyi into the hands of his second brother, asking him to put it away carefully, and then turned around Go to Xuan Qing.

Faced with such a change, Xuan Qing's stiff smile stayed on his face. He didn't know what expression to show afterwards. The Jin Ruyi just now was the last gift in the package, but A Luo said that he didn't prepare it, so the reality is ——Alo didn't prepare anything for him.

Sure enough, A Luo stood in front of him, showing an apologetic smile and said: "I'm sorry, Xuan Qing, gold and jade are too vulgar, and makeup is too cheap, I can't find a suitable gift for you."

It turned out to be like this, and that’s right, too good a gift doesn’t suit my lowly status, and too bad a gift doesn’t suit the style of everyone in the Wei Mansion. No matter what, I can’t pick out a suitable thing, so I should not give it away, it’s my fault. Too extravagant.

The pleasant smile before slowly disappeared, and then slowly turned into a faint smile, Xuan Qing was disappointed but did not complain.

"It's okay, if you go out once, you will be very happy to remember me."

A Luo also laughed when he heard the words, "Remember, I have been thinking about you all the time, and I didn't find a suitable gift, but look, I brought this back."

After finishing speaking, A Luo took out a small kit suitable for wearing around his waist, and put it in Xuan Qing's hand.

"This is……"

"I made it myself. There is a peace talisman in it. I prayed sincerely for a day and a night and asked for it from the temple. I also asked for teachings from others to make this bag myself."

"what!?"

Xuan Qing was shocked when he heard about it, and everyone in the Wei family couldn't believe it, how could his younger brother go to such lengths for a male concubine! ?

Shocked, everyone turned their attention to Wei Chengyang, hoping to get some truth-telling information from him.

Hearing these words, Wei Chengyang felt so ridiculous. He was with A Luo all the way, and he never saw him ask for any peace talisman, nor did he embroider brocade bags himself. It was really nonsense...

Wait, he and Aluo had been separated for three days on the way, and during the three days, there seemed to be such a famous temple in Lingyin Town where Aluo was located, but... it should not be possible, because I heard that although the prayer talisman of the temple It is effective, but because the abbot among them is too strict and prohibits, it is stipulated that the talisman should only be given to those who have a heart. Those who want to go to the temple to ask for the talisman must kowtow step by step and worship all the way to the temple sincerely before they can get the talisman.

With A Luo's temperament in the daytime, he would never believe in ghosts and gods. Even if he did, he would not spend so much effort to bow down step by step, let alone sew some tips.

Yes, that is absolutely impossible!

Firmly convinced of his own thoughts, Wei Chengyang explained to everyone with his eyes—A Luo at night was talking nonsense again.

Having reached such a conclusion, the Wei family was relieved, and Xuan Qing was also relieved.

That's right, it's a lie. You don't need to have any sincerity for a man, just acting up every now and then.

"Thank you, A Luo, I like it very much." Xuan Qing carefully put away the kit, just like the bracelet A Luo gave him before, Xuan Qing cherished it very much.

This is the end of the gift-giving matter, and everyone saw that Xuan Qing was still aware of current affairs, so there was no malice towards each other.

After the banquet was over, everyone left separately, and Xuan Qing was also sent back to another courtyard by the bearers. A Luo did not come that night, but Xuan Qing caressed the brocade bag and had a good night's sleep.

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After Xuan Qing left, A Luo first went to the Wanyue Room to visit, but did not stay overnight. When he came out of the Wanyue Room at night, he went to his elder brother Wei Chenghong's study. When he got there, Wei Chenghong was already waiting inside. It's been a long time.

"Wan Yue and the child are okay?" Wei Chenghong asked with a smile.

Ah Luo also smiled and replied, "It's not bad."

Wei Chenghong thought so, he nodded, got up and walked to the desk, took out an unopened letter and handed it to A Luo.

"This is……?"

"The letter signed for you just arrived a few days ago." Wei Chenghong said while handing it, "Look who sent it."

A Luo was also surprised to see the unfamiliar handwriting, looked at the envelope with a puzzled expression, and then opened it to read without hesitation.

"While watching like this, listen to what elder brother is saying." Wei Chenghong looked at his younger brother's profile and said, "We know Xuan Qing's identity."

"...!"

A Luo held the letter paper, stared at the thin paper, and was taken aback. He didn't know whether he had such a reaction after listening to the elder brother's words or reading the content of the letter.

Wei Chenghong glanced at his younger brother to make sure he was listening, and then continued: "I know you are afraid of our opposition, so you concealed his background, but have you ever thought that if things go on like this, if one day his background is revealed, If it spreads to the Jianghu, what face does my Wei family have to stand on the Jianghu!?"

A Luo didn't reply quickly, but read the whole letter slowly, then raised his head to look at his eldest brother, with a heavy expression on his face: "Brother, something happened to Brother Mingruo."

"What!?" Wei Chenghong was surprised, but he was no longer obsessed with Xuan Qing's affairs, and quickly took the letter from his younger brother.

Looking at every word and sentence above, Wei Chenghong's eyes widened. This is not an ordinary letter, it is clearly a threatening letter!

——To see Han Mingruo, come to Phoenix Mountain in person after the next year!

Simple words without any byline, but the facts speak for themselves.

"Phoenix Mountain? If I remember correctly, it is..."

Hearing his elder brother's murmur, A Luo secretly showed a smile, "Brother, you just talked about Xuan Qing's life experience, I know that the Wei family can't tolerate him, so how about it, I just want to take Wan Yue to the side of Phoenix Mountain Yaoxu went to the town to give birth and rest, so I brought him along this time, and I will take care of the rest, what do you think?"

"Ah Luo, what you say about abortion is...?"

"Brother Mingruo's incident was unexpected, but I originally planned to go there." A Luo smiled, "I originally planned to go there to give birth in Wanyue, and the spring in Hechuan is a bit damp, If a child is born here, it will not be good for the mother, so now it is even more necessary to go, add Xuan Qing, that's all."

"But the purpose of the person who wrote this letter is unknown. I'm afraid it will be very difficult for you to go, or..."

"Brother, do you believe me?" A Luo suddenly interrupted and asked.

"Huh? This..." Wei Chenghong frowned, and then replied, "Of course I believe it, but brother is still worried about your safety."

"I'll be fine. I'm confident that everyone will be able to return safely." A Luo said it very easily, as if he had a plan in mind.

"But……"

"Brother, I have been suffering from strange Gu since I was a child. Thanks to my master's upbringing, I saved my life." A Luo looked out of the window and said slowly, "But in those years, I also saw people all over my master's side. The joys and sorrows of the world, I know that this life is not easy to keep, so you don’t have to worry about me taking risks.”

He said this very sincerely, seeing his expression, Wei Chenghong had already believed most of it.

"Life is short, and now I'm going to be a father in a few days. Do you think I'm stupid enough to put my youngest son in danger?"

Wei Chenghong shook his head instinctively when he heard the words, of course his younger brother is not that stupid, on the contrary, he is very smart and agile.

"That's it." A Luo smiled and continued to persuade, "Who should be emphasized, who should be used, who should be protected, and who should be eliminated. I have a clear account in my heart, so don't worry about it."

Wei Chenghong couldn't find a reason to refuse his younger brother's confident words. After hesitating for a moment, he pursed his lips, took a deep breath, and finally said to A Luo: "Then...be careful all the way."

When he heard the elder brother's permission, A Luo smiled. He knew that this time he still had a chance to win!

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The next night, A Luo came to Xuan Qing's yard, just as Xuan Qing was having dinner, he was surprised to see him coming.

"Ah Luo, why are you here at this time?" Xuan Qing quickly stood up, and ordered Xiao Xia to add another set of bowls and chopsticks, "Haven't you eaten yet? Hurry up and eat something together."

A Luo sat down with a smile, picked up the clean bowls and chopsticks prepared by Xiao Xia, and instead of adding food for himself, he kept adding food to Xuan Qing.

"Don't pay attention to me, come on, don't stop, eat vegetables, eat vegetables."

Facing A Luo's smile, Xuan Qing was dizzy, feeling a little drunk, and a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth unconsciously.

"I have eaten, and I have gained a lot of weight these days."

"Well, it's good, good, it's good if you're fat, I like Xuan Qing's fleshy look, and it's comfortable to hug like that."

"What nonsense!" After saying this, two blushes immediately appeared on Xuan Qing's cheeks, and he lowered his head and stopped talking to A Luo, looking very ashamed.

Seeing him like this, Ah Luo smiled even brighter, "Xuan Qing, let me tell you something, big brother and they seem to have noticed your identity, so I decided to take you and Wan Yue together..."

Hearing that he was about to leave, Xuan Qing immediately came back to his senses. He listened to what A Luo said about the beginning. It turned out that his own miserable life experience was discovered. In order not to embarrass the Wei family, A Luo decided to take him out of here, and The destination is the birthplace that was originally only prepared for the moon.

"Um... am I in the way?" Xuan Qing thought about him from A Luo's point of view, he was worried that A Luo would get into trouble because of himself, "If it's really difficult, then, then..."

I’m going back to the building—a few simple words, but it’s extremely difficult to say them. Xuan Qing doesn’t deny that he doesn’t want to go back because of selfishness, but if A Luo really thinks he’s a burden, then he’s still willing to leave. The mistake you made must not be made a second time!

"No need." As if knowing what he was going to say later, Arlo said first, "You can't leave yet."

Hearing that there is no need to leave, Xuan Qing was very happy at first, but after carefully pondering the words in his words, that joy quickly faded away.

It's not "I can't leave", but "I can't leave yet", the difference in one word has a huge difference in meaning.

Laughing at himself, Xuan Qing felt that the food in his mouth was already tasteless, "Well, okay, I'm fine, no matter what."

"Okay, we will leave in a few days, you let Xiaoxia pack your bags, and I will pick you up then."

"Okay, I know."

After dinner, I thought A Luo would go back home for the night, but out of Xuan Qing's expectations again, A Luo didn't go back, but stayed and lived with Xuan Qing.The two washed up and got into the bed together. A Luo didn't be rude, but put his arms around Xuan Qing, and put one hand on his recently slightly protruding belly to caress.

Unaccustomed to being touched like this, Xuan Qing felt a little itchy, so he twitched and avoided it a few times.

"Hey Arlo, don't touch my stomach."

"Hey, I want to touch the little baby."

"What nonsense, your baby is not here, you are in the wrong place." Replying to him funny, Xuan Qing also joked with him with great interest.

Hearing this, A Luo laughed and said nothing, stopped rubbing his hand on his belly, moved his body, and lay on his side next to Xuan Qing, sniffing at his ear, and finally couldn't help but said: "Um... You smell so good."

They are all asleep, what's the scent, and they haven't put on rouge and powder, Xuan Qing gave him a look, then curled his lips, turned his back and shrank under the quilt, without responding.

Not caring about his reaction, A Luo couldn't stop smiling, and then he went down and kissed Xuan Qing's earlobe, wrapped his hands around Xuan Qing's body from behind, and put them on his stomach, and the two fell asleep in an intimate position.

"Xuan Qing, do you feel uncomfortable here these days?" As he spoke, he gently stroked Xuan Qing's protruding belly.

After being silent for a while, Xuan Qing replied aloud: "It was a little swollen at first, but it's gone these days."

"That's right... it's really hard work for you, I..."

"what?"

"...No, nothing."

"Oh, good night then."

"OK, good night."