Reborn as a concubine's sister, the eldest lady went crazy

Although Old Man Xu was worried about the lack of money in the mansion, he couldn't blame Gu for anything. She was the daughter of the Minister of Revenue, and if she was not optimistic about the situation in the mansion, it showed that they were really poor.

At night, Yingjiu followed the instructions and went to the warehouse behind the study to watch Huixiang's theft. But as soon as he got on the roof and saw the people inside, Yingjiu retreated without hesitation. If he didn't leave, he would be exposed.

"Second Miss? Are you asleep?"

Xu Yixing had indeed just fallen asleep, and this slight scream almost scared her to death. Who was it that was talking in her ear in the middle of the night?

"Ying Jiu? Are you sick? What are you doing?!"

Ying Jiu stood beside the bed, holding the tassel hanging from the bed curtain in his hand, and brushed it across Xu Yixing's face, trying to wake her up.

"Yes, I just saw General Xu in the warehouse."

"Huh?" Xu Yixing's displeasure disappeared all of a sudden and he immediately became sober.

"He didn't find you, did he?" Dad was a veteran in the battlefield and was very sensitive to any movement. Xu Yixing was really afraid that Ying Jiu would be discovered.

"No, as soon as I saw it was him, I left immediately and didn't stay long."

"That's good, that's good, you're smart. So what was he doing when you went there?"

Yingjiu tilted his head slightly, as if he was thinking.

"It seemed like he didn't do anything, he just stood there. But I only watched for a moment, and I don't know what happened after that."

Xu Yixing nodded. No matter what the reason was for his father to suddenly go to the warehouse, he would definitely find that something was missing and then investigate, but it would happen earlier than he expected.

Gu Shuang, you are dead!

"Yingjiu, you don't have to keep an eye on that place these days. Dad will definitely send someone to watch over there. It will be easy to be exposed if you go there again."

"Yes."

"By the way, everyone in the mansion will receive rewards during the New Year. Do you have any rules for rewarding your shadow guards?" After all, they are following me, so I can't treat them unfairly.

"Don't worry about that, Miss. Our Shadow Guards' supplies don't come from Miss or the original Madam Bai. There are rules for that."

"Madame Bai doesn't care about your money?"

"Of course. Once you have money, it will definitely affect the actions of the Shadow Guards. This is also a big taboo."

Xu Yixing seemed to understand, in her opinion, these people were once supported by the Bai Mansion, so it didn't matter who paid them. But she could also think roughly that it was the right way to separate the money of the shadow guards so that they would not be interfered with by outsiders.

My grandfather had probably been on guard for a long time, for example, in case Nanny Bai betrayed him, he would not let the shadow guard change his mind as well.

Thank you, I am truly grateful! I love my grandfather, I love my mother, and I love Aunt Bai!

After a good night's sleep, Xu Yixing even saw Gu Shuang kneeling on the ground in the snow in his dream, confessing his sins.

On the first day of the Lunar New Year, after giving red envelopes to several maids and old women in the courtyard, she began to kill time out of boredom.

It’s really not easy to be the second young lady. You can’t go horseback riding or go out with your sisters. After all, Yi Yan is a calm and steady person.

A maid ran in in a panic, breathing out white air: "Miss, go to the main hall quickly!"

"what's up?"

"Receive the imperial edict, receive the imperial edict, the imperial edict has arrived!"

Xu Yixing took a deep breath, put on his cloak and walked quickly towards the front yard.

Here it comes, it’s here again! Alas... My life is so miserable. I still have to marry Lu Anyuan and be Xu Yiyan’s substitute. Ahhhhh, I’m so annoyed!

Don’t panic, don’t be afraid, I’m Xu Yixing, what is there to be afraid of!

When she reached the main hall, her steps became steady and her breathing was adjusted to the best level, so that no one would notice that she had just walked two miles.

The incense table has been set up, Father and Gu are standing with their hands hanging down, and the eunuch who announces the decree is also standing aside, waiting for the main person to arrive.

"The Emperor, in compliance with the Will of Heaven, declares: The Xu family is a man of great military power and outstanding achievements. They are loyal ministers of the Holy Son of Heaven and meritorious ministers of mine.

I have seven sons, each with a different personality, but the seventh prince, Yuan, is loyal and filial, with extraordinary talent and virtue. I am always worried, who can be worthy of being his wife?

After careful selection, we are fortunate to have found a daughter named Yiyan from the Xu family. She is gentle and kind, well-behaved, respectful in appearance and respectful in heart, and worthy of being the prince's wife.

I specially give you a marriage certificate, wishing you to grow old with your children and live in happiness and health.

The marriage proposal should be treated seriously by the Ministry of Rites, and all arrangements should be made in accordance with the wishes of Madam Jing and General Xu, without any mistakes. I decree this!"

After hearing this, Xu Yixing felt like a big lump grew in his head. When did the imperial edict become so long? Shouldn't it be just eight words "I grant you marriage, and you can do whatever you want"? Why say so much!

"Your Highness, I wish the Emperor a long life."

Old Man Xu took the imperial edict from his father-in-law and carefully placed it in front of Xu Qian. Gu immediately took out a silver note from her bosom and stuffed it into his father-in-law's hand with a happy face.

"Haha, old general, His Majesty has granted me the marriage, this is a great blessing. I would like to congratulate you first, and congratulate the second young lady!"

"Hahahahaha, that's right, your majesty is wise! Eunuch Li, let's go inside and have a drink together!"

As Old Man Xu was speaking, he was about to pull Eunuch Li in. Eunuch Li had known that he was like this. For many years, every time he came to deliver an imperial edict, he would pull him in for a drink, and he was used to it.

So he turned sideways in advance, avoiding Old Man Xu's hand, and stepped back slightly. He said that there were rules for passing on imperial edicts in the palace, and he had to go back to report, and then he left.

The Xu family was naturally overjoyed when Eunuch Li left. Old Man Xu said at the time that he would give a monthly allowance to everyone in the family. Gu frowned when she heard this, but there was nothing she could do.

Old Man Xu took Xu Yixing to the study and talked for a long time, saying nothing more than that you finally have a good home, you must serve the Seventh Prince well after you get married, you must not dare to disobey him, and you must be especially respectful to the Emperor and Madam Jing, blah blah.

Xu Yixing was puzzled. When I married into the Sun family, you clearly said that I could just be happy there. Why are there so many rules for Yi Yan? Why? Are we Yi Yan born to serve others? Humph!

After listening to her father's teachings, Gu waited at the door and called her over to give her some instructions. Gu spoke directly, saying "the status of the two of you is very different", and told her to take care of herself, cherish her blessings, and not to cause trouble and bring trouble to her mother's family.

Xu Yixing agreed to everything, and the words almost poured out of his ears as soon as he finished speaking. Are these even human words?

"Miss, that's great, we finally made it!"

Xu Yixing lay on the bed, covering his ears with his hands. Why is it never ending? He just finished listening to those two people's nagging, why is there another one?

"It's still too early. What do you mean by surviving the hard times? I think hard times are coming."

"Why is the Second Miss so depressed? This is a marriage granted by the Emperor. Even if the Seventh Prince is not satisfied in the future, he can't do anything, otherwise it would be a slap in the face of the Emperor."