"Just be polite and considerate."

Chu Yizhao's face was calm.

In the eyes of outsiders, she and the Quyang Marquis' Mansion are one and the same. Even if they know that she lives outside, they will not send gifts here.

Huaichun understood this, but "Shi Qiao said that several servants who came to give gifts were chased away before they could finish their words as soon as they put down their gifts. It's New Year's Day, not only did they not give them any money, but they didn't even leave them a cup of tea. This move... I'm afraid it will make the young lady hate you."

Huaichun's father was the steward of the Chu Mansion, and his mother was the head of Old Madam Chu's courtyard. He has been influenced by his parents since he was a child and has a sharp mind.

During important festivals, servants who presented gifts were able to speak in front of their masters. The Marquis's neglect would bring hatred to the young lady, but it would also affect their own reputation.

She didn't understand. In order to attack the young lady, the eldest son offended so many powerful families. Wasn't he afraid that the marquis would come back to settle accounts with him?

"Chu Yunyu is not that stupid."

Chu Yizhao flipped through the booklet in his hand, which contained a list of gifts sent to the courtyard by several families and the gifts that Huaichun planned to return to each family.

The Chu family had been retaliated against for so many years that they had already developed a mask of kindness and friendliness that could not be found wrong. Only that woman could do such a brainless thing.

"It's Zhang Ruyi."

He didn't care about the Marquis's Mansion and had a grudge against her.

"Madam of the eldest young master?" Huaichun believed Chu Yizhao's words without a doubt, but she couldn't understand it. "She is the new bride, and the wife is paralyzed. She is in charge of the backyard alone. She is so reckless and rude. Isn't she afraid of being criticized by the clan members and being known for being inconsiderate?"

She is not afraid.

He fears.

Chu Yizhao tapped the gift book in his hand with his fingers, "We'll talk about this later, take a look at this first."

"The gift for Zhao Qu is too light. Add half more. He patrols all year round, so it's inevitable that he'll get bumps and bruises. Choose some more medicine from the medicine storehouse."

Huaichun thought of that casual scene and nodded in agreement, then hesitated, "Will it be too heavy if this is the case? Lord Zhao didn't even come to give a gift..."

Chu Yizhao laughed and said, "Zhao Qu doesn't have a wife, how can a bachelor like him send gifts to the backyard?"

Huaichun was stunned and almost forgot about it.

"Besides, Zhao Qu is of a very high status and has been very caring towards us. No matter why, the gift must be given with great respect."

Huaichun pondered for a moment, "Miss, do you want to make friends with him?"

"Yes." Chu Yizhao nodded. This person would be of great use.

Huaichun thought of the man's usual cold and stone-like appearance, and came up with an idea.

"Lord Zhao may not accept too many gold and silver items. Why not ask the embroidery workshop to make him two sets of clothes? Lord Zhao has no wife and is a lonely person. I guess no one will take care of him. Since we want to make friends with him, we have to give him something thoughtful."

"clever."

Chu Yizhao snapped her fingers. How could she not have thought that since the matter at the embroidery workshop had just ended, she could take this opportunity to get another wave of protection. She praised Huaichun, "Smart, smart, you are indeed the most clever one."

After praising her three times for being smart, Huaichun's face flushed with embarrassment, "Miss, you should think about the young lady's matter. If this gift is sent out, those families who don't receive a return gift will definitely feel resentful."

Chu Yizhao’s smile paused slightly. This is indeed a problem.

On the other side, Prince Liang’s Mansion.

Prince Liang looked at his son, half of his body covered in blood, and almost fainted again, "What happened? What happened again!"

"How come he's injured again? How are you servants supposed to serve him?"

He was seriously injured three times in half a year, and each time he was frightened to the point of being unable to breathe. Wei Xingche could bear it, but he could hardly bear it anymore.

Fortunately, Wei Xingche was still conscious at this moment. He half-leaned on the guard with cold sweat on his face, and comforted King Liang with a few words, so as not to scare the old father into tears.

In the inner room, Wei Xingche took off his shirt, revealing his bloodstained right shoulder. A large area of ​​skin was covered with scars, with interlaced old scars, new granulations, and a sword wound deep enough to see the bone.

He sat cross-legged, his eyes fixed on the bed.

Many years ago, Wei Xingli's reputation spread far and wide, and he was hailed as a young general and the sharpest sword in the Great Zhou Dynasty.

With such a glorious reputation and as a fellow royal family general, he naturally felt a little dissatisfied and wanted to compete with him.

But at that time, Wei Xingli was stationed far away in Liaobei, and he was detained in a mountain villa by his martial arts master, thousands of miles away.

I didn't expect the competition to be held in this way.

Wei Xingli's swordsmanship was elegant and mysterious, and his speed was extremely fast. He felt ashamed of himself for not being as good as him.

After taking the medicine, Wei Xingche leaned against the head of the bed to rest.

He had a strong desire to win, but he could also afford to lose. If it were normal, after this competition, he would sincerely call him brother, but he didn't expect Wei Xingli to be attracted to a woman.

And that person happened to be the girl at the top of his heart...

Thinking of that beautiful face, a hint of darkness flashed across the starry eyes under the sword-like eyebrows.

...

It was a freezing cold day when the snow had melted. The poison had damaged Chu Yizhao's blood. After lunch, he couldn't stand the sleepiness and took a short nap.

When she woke up again, she was woken up by Huaichun, "Miss, Madam Qin is here."

Chu Yizhao was sleeping soundly. Hearing this, he couldn't help but look at the sky. It was almost dusk. He wondered, "What is she doing here at this hour?"

Huaichun brought water to wipe her face, "Madam Qin said she was asking for medicine for Master Qin, but from what I can see, Madam's face looks very worried, as if she has something else on her mind."

Chu Yizhao did not waste any time. He simply packed up and went to meet Qin.

In the front hall, Mrs. Qin was sitting in the guest seat, with steaming tea in her hand, but she didn't drink a sip.

As soon as Chu Yizhao came in, he saw Madam Qin who had not even taken off her cloak. She looked dignified and elegant in the light green cloak, and gorgeous and exquisite in the dark blue sapphire-studded crown on her head.

"Amin, you finally woke up. Something happened."

The solemn dress and the hurried look on her face created a sense of disconnection.

Chu Yizhao's first reaction was that something was wrong with Qin Sui. "Aunt, is there something wrong with Brother Qin?"

Mrs. Qin stood up and said, "It's very good."

Then she held Chu Yizhao's hand, her expression solemn, "It's you, you're in trouble."

"I?"

Chu Yizhao's eyes widened slightly.

She did so many things, which one was discovered?

Mrs. Qin did not keep the secret, "This matter is urgent, I will make it short."

Fuxiang was secretly moved. After she told him everything, Chu Yizhao breathed a sigh of relief, but only for a moment.

The twelfth lunar month is almost coming to an end and banquets are being held in various mansions. Qin went to the Duke of Lu's banquet today and met the Duke of Lu's sister Qu Biyi who returned to her parents' home full of anger.

After asking, she found out that it was related to Chu Yizhao.

After the incident, the Chen family had been trying to find a way to resolve the dilemma brought by Chen Chuxiao. As the eldest daughter-in-law and mistress, Qu Biyi wanted to mediate the issue of the New Year gift. Chu Yizhao had had friction with Chen Chuxiao in East Street, so Qu Biyi prepared a generous gift and went to Quyang Marquis's Mansion, intending to make peace.

But before he even entered the mansion, he was humiliated by the doorman and his men.

She was furious and told her parents about it. Coincidentally, several ladies at the banquet were also turned away at the Marquis' Mansion. After she said this, the ladies were furious and immediately decided to teach Chu Yizhao and Quyang Marquis' Mansion a lesson.

Madam Qin said worriedly, "With the Duke of Chu not here, they will bear the brunt of the attack on you. Tomorrow's morning court will accuse you of leaving home and living somewhere else, and not following the rules of a boudoir."

Chu Yizhao and Yunying are not married yet, but they have set up a mansion to live separately. It is fine if they keep it secret. If it is reported in the court, it will be a bad reputation after all, and the Censorate will not be able to cover it up.

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