The daily life of a concubine's daughter

Chapter 403 Shi Yao's Ambition

Xie Qingdai knew about that battle, but she did not live to see the day when Zhou Xu's military service was exposed. She frowned and said, "I know a thing or two about this matter.

The Northern Rong were badly defeated and fled westwards. However, due to the complex terrain there, it was impossible to transport food and grass, and it was difficult to supply them. Therefore, after chasing them for a while, the Shi family army retreated. It was a pity that they could not completely kill the Northern Rong, and they had to be on guard against their comeback in the future. "

She didn't understand what this had to do with what Shi Yao wanted to discuss with her?

Shi Yao clapped her hands: "This is exactly what I want to discuss with my sister!"

Xie Qingdai met her bright and ambitious black eyes, and a vague idea came to her mind. She didn't dare to think deeply about it, so she just asked with interest:

"Sister, tell me in detail."

Shi Yao smiled and said, "If you don't think about the future, you will have immediate worries. The old master of the Xie family was wise and far-sighted. He let your family give up business and pursue literature. After three generations, they took the path of imperial examinations to enter the government.

But before that, who will protect the Xie family's wealth? It is not enough to rely on the Changning County Prince's Mansion alone. It is better to rely on yourself than on others.

Seventeen years ago, Mr. Xie was a man of great justice and loyalty to his country. He resolutely borrowed food and fodder for the Northwest Army, turning the tide of the war.

But I feel indignant for the old man. It was obvious that the Xie family had made great contributions, but all the merits were taken away by the Shi family. The Xie family gained nothing except a good reputation and suffered heavy losses.

If I were the old man, I would not be able to tolerate this. I would make it known to everyone, and everyone would praise me and give back the credit to me!

Sister, seventeen years ago, the old man missed an opportunity. If the war breaks out again four years later, this opportunity cannot be given up again."

You can't fall into the same trap twice, so in the previous life, the Xie family avoided this war. Xie Qingdai suppressed her excitement and asked, "Sister, do you want to?"

Shi Yao spoke word by word, "The Xie family has a trade route to the northwest. We can transport food and fodder for the court and help it expand its territory."

By seizing this opportunity and getting a clear path in front of the emperor, the Xie family will surely soar to the sky and cross the class three generations ahead of schedule!

Xie Qingdai's heart was beating non-stop in her chest. She grabbed Shi Yao's hand and pulled her up: "Sister, I think this is feasible! Let's go find father!"

Shi Yao stood up with her.

After hurriedly walking out of the yard, Xie Qingdai's excited heart calmed down and she asked with a smile, "Why would my sister come to me to discuss such a matter? Wouldn't it be better to discuss it directly with father, grandfather or Ji Bai?"

Shi Yao smiled and said, "Whether the war will happen four years later, how can they believe me just by my words? I came to ask my sister to testify for me."

Xie Qingdai chuckled and thought to herself, she is worthy of being the woman who snatched Shi Mingzhu's position as queen in the previous life, and her every move is extraordinary.

She was impressed by his courage and insight.

No matter who Shi Yao marries, she can live a good life, right?

Well, she was not sure whether Shi Yao remembered her past life. When Zhou Shao searched the city last time, their meeting did not seem like they had any old feelings at all.

Xie Qingdai decided to discipline her brother well and never let him get involved in any romantic scandals or have affairs with other girls.

Otherwise, the Xie family will be in danger!

Not long after, loud laughter was heard from Mr. Xie's study, startling the thrush in the golden cage on the corridor, so much so that it flapped its wings continuously.

That night, Master Xie II urgently called his brother, son, and nephews to discuss secretly drawing a map of the northwest frontier.

Shi Yao and Xie Qingdai were also present.

At midnight, everyone dispersed.

On the way back to Guanju Garden, Xie Jibai said gloomily, "Madam, why did you tell your sister first instead of me?"

Shi Yao held his hand and comforted him softly, "I'm afraid my sister won't be willing to testify for me about the disaster that happened a few years later, and the master won't believe me.

Now, my sister agreed to my request, and I immediately sent someone to call you over. With my husband's support, I dare to speak my mind without restraint."

All Xie Jibai wanted was a patient explanation, and his attention was promptly shifted to the two people's clasped hands.

He held Shi Yao's hand in return.

The young couple was silent and warm.

After returning to the yard, Shi Yao washed up and climbed into bed. She was about to go to sleep as she had to leave for Yusu tomorrow. Xie Jibai, who was lying next to her, suddenly said:

"I really want to enter the twelfth lunar month soon."

It was just the beginning of autumn, and the twelfth lunar month was still a long way off. Shi Yao sensed something in the muteness, laughed muffledly, then sighed and said sadly:

"My grandparents passed away one after another. I have to observe double mourning for two years. These days are really hard to bear."

Xie Jibai: "..."

Is it his life that is more difficult?

A few days before getting married, you shouldn't study those secret pictures.

Shi Yao turned over and snuggled into his arms.

Xie Jibai quietly retreated to the edge of the bed.

"Ms. sir?"

"Hot." Since you don't plan to consummate the marriage with him, don't flirt with him. They can't afford the consequences.

Shi Yao was also feeling hot, so she just sprawled out and fell asleep.

Now it's cool.

Xie Jibai: "..."

His wife bullied him... Unfortunately, after today's secret meeting, he had nowhere to complain.

Forget it, at least I left him a margin, so he didn't fall off the bed, right?

The next day, the couple got up early and cleaned up while yawning.

Shi Yao had breakfast first. Halfway through her meal, she saw Xie Jibai coming in from outside. His face was solemn and looked a bit strange, so she asked:

"Gui Quan asked you to go out. What did he say?"

She scooped a bowl of porridge for Xie Jibai.

Xie Jibai sat down and said slowly: "Your fourth brother..."

Shi Yao raised her eyebrows: "What's wrong with him?"

"He suddenly returned to the capital two days ago, ran to the outside of the East Palace to stop the prince, and said he wanted to follow the prince. The prince agreed."

Shi Yao frowned: "Didn't he resign long ago? Isn't he afraid that the officials in the Zhanshi Mansion will laugh at him for being a eunuch?"

From Shi Yao's slightly harsh words, Xie Jibai understood that she disliked Shi Mingkui. He didn't dare to turn his head, but just glanced at her sideways and said in a complicated way:

"He asked the prince to take him in, to enter the East Palace, and to be a eunuch."

"Cough cough cough..." Shi Yao was shocked and speechless. She covered her handkerchief and coughed desperately.

What the hell?

Did Shi Mingkui really become a eunuch?

This guy is so shameless!

He won't assassinate the prince and play a game of elimination of the nine clans, right?

How could my second uncle agree to that?

How dare the Shi family let him go?

Xie Jibai walked along her back, poured tea with one hand and handed it to her, saying, "Don't worry, doesn't your fourth brother have a son? He won't do anything reckless."

Shi Yao became even more anxious.

Shi Mingkui does not have any deep father-son relationship with Shi Yunfan, and he will not stop his madness for Shi Yunfan.

"My fourth brother has been a little crazy since he stopped being a man. He doesn't care much about Brother Fan, and I'm afraid he will do something reckless."

Xie Jibai had been keeping an eye on the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion, but he had no idea what the situation was inside. After hearing what Shi Yao said, his heart sank.

"I will go find father right away and explain the situation to him. The Prince of Changning County will come to see you off today, and I will ask him to help keep an eye on your fourth brother. If anything happens, please inform father immediately so that we can be prepared. We can't interfere with the Eastern Palace, but it should be no problem for us to find out some not-so-secret information."

After saying that, he stood up and went to look for Master Xie Er.

Shi Yao grabbed him and said, "Since you have made up your mind, sit down first and eat your fill. It won't be too late to go find the master later."

She sighed inwardly.

Show it off.

Everyone in the Shi family is walking a tightrope, and any one of them could be the culprit that will lead to the extermination of the entire clan.

Her eldest uncle and second uncle are still alive, so it’s not her turn to worry about them.

Shi Yao simply ignored her cheap father, the Third Master.