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Xie Jin went out of the palace to celebrate Mrs. Xie's birthday. Jiang Zhao not only asked He Yuansheng to follow and protect him, but also ordered Yuanxiang to go with him.

Now it is no secret that the Xie family has returned to Beijing. The emperor is determined to avenge the Xie family, and even has the intention of reappointing Xie Yuzhe. According to the deliberate publicity of Xie Yu as Li Zhou's gift, he now seems to be a hero who bears the burden of humiliation.

The plaque of Xie's house in Wanshunfang was hung back again, and there were so many visitors every day, it was very lively.

But for Mrs. Xie's birthday, Xie Yuzhe did not post a message to the public, but closed the door to thank the guests, and only wanted the family to be reunited.

Xie Jin went back to see Xie Hui and Ning Yun, and naturally cried again. When the family left, his elder brother was still a high-spirited young man. Now when we meet again, he has grown a beard. Both his appearance and temperament have matured a lot. .

And the sister-in-law Ning Yun, who was gentle, virtuous and playful back then, is now a mother, and her nephew Xie Zhuoyou is three years old. Now that Ning Yun is pregnant again, she is no longer the one who stays up all night talking about her daughter's thoughts Close friend in boudoir.

Their family missed more than eight years of reunion.

"Okay, don't cry, it will make A Niang shed tears immediately, today is her birthday, our family is finally reunited, we must be happy."

Xie Hui wiped his eyes, hugged Xie Zhuoyou, who was staring at the stranger curiously, and said with a sob: "Your, hurry up and coax mother and aunt so they don't cry anymore."

"Aunt?" Xie Zhuoyou was obviously no stranger to these two words, pointing to Xie Jin and asked, "Is this Yuer's aunt?"

Although he was only three years old, since he could speak, someone taught him to call out the word "aunt". If it made her silent, if she went to ask grandma again, it would make the old man cry, and scare him so much that he didn't dare to ask any more questions.

The strange woman in front of her who was hugging and crying with her mother looked towards him, her eyes were red with tears, she called his name in a gentle voice, and said to him, "You'er, I'm your aunt."

Xie Hui was afraid that he would forget, so he reminded: "My aunt is Father's younger sister, and she and Father are close relatives, just like the child in your mother's womb is related to you, does Youer understand?"

Xie Zhuoyou didn't really understand, but he knew that his aunt was the person their family had been missing, so he stretched out his arms to Xie Jin and said, "Auntie, hug me."

As soon as he arrived in Xie Jin's arms, the child with the horns tied started to cry. Xie Jin asked him what was wrong, Xie Zhuoyou said: "I have always had an aunt, but why did my aunt come to see me today? Do you not like Youer? "

Xie Jin's eyes were wet again when he heard the words, and he pressed his forehead to express his intimacy, and said softly: "My aunt does not dislike You'er, but I didn't have the chance to meet each other before. In the future, we will be together in the capital, and my aunt will watch You'er grow up. .”

She looked back, and Yuan Xiang picked out a small brocade box from the pile of presents and handed it over without her reminding her.

This is not Xie Jin's selfishness, but Jiang Zhao gave it when they came, saying that it was a gift specially prepared for the little nephew, and asking Xie Jin to convey it on his behalf is also a gift from her.

"This is a gift for Youer, let's see if you like it?" Xie Jin gave the brocade box to Xie Zhuoyou.

Xie Zhuoyou's hands were small, and he almost hugged the small box. Hearing Xie Jin's question, before opening the box, he said with a smile: "I like it. Did my aunt prepare this for Yuer? Yuer likes it very much!"

Xie Jin's eyes paused, and he said vaguely: "This is...she gave it to you, You'er, please open it and have a look."

Xie Zhuoyou opened the brocade box as promised, the clasp was loose, it was effortless.

Inside the box are a pair of silver bracelets worn by children, and a sapphire longevity lock, which is small and exquisite, and it is very valuable at first glance.

In the past, the Xie family was also a well-known family of ministers, and gold, silver and jade treasures were also palmed. Xie Hui watched his son grab the jade lock, and quickly reached out to take it. He said to Xie Jin: "This thing is precious, he is still young, and he can't bear it."

Xie Jin said: "This is something for You'er. It is usually hung around the neck, and it will not be damaged for no reason."

"Can……"

Xie Hui was about to decline again, when his younger sister lowered her voice and said, "Brother, this is something from His Majesty. It's not easy for me to take it back, so I'd better let Youer accept it."

He was a little dazed, remembering what his father had said to him in private, he couldn't help looking at Xie Jin with more meaning, but finally put away the pair of bracelets and jade locks, and put them on Xie Zhuoyou.

He asked Xie Zhuoyou to get off Xie Jin's body, kowtowed on his knees, and thanked God for his kindness.

Since no guests were invited, Mrs. Xie's birthday this time was considered a family banquet. Besides Xie's family members, He Yuansheng and Yuan Xiang also sat in the seats, toasting and drinking together. The women wiped away their tears .

After drinking for three rounds, Xie Yuzhe became a little tipsy.

Seeing his wife and daughter-in-law talking in low voices, discussing the fetus in Ning Yun's womb, the son has already become the pillar of the family, and greeted the two distinguished guests from the palace in a friendly and calm manner, while the little grandson concentrates on eating by himself without being too busy. worry.

His eyes were a little hot, he let out a long sigh, and felt that there was nothing like this in the world.

Hearing his sigh, Xie Jin turned around and asked, "What's wrong with Dad?"

Xie Yu said with a smile: "I just feel happy for my father, and I can make a big statement again, Jinniang, pour wine."

Xie Jin said: "Daddy is not young anymore, drinking alcohol can hurt your health, but you can't do it because of sex. In the future, you should listen to Auntie's words more at home. If you have a good wife, your husband will not suffer misfortune. Do you think so or not?"

Having said that, poured him half a glass of wine.

Xie Yuzhe touched his lips with the wine glass, nodded in agreement with her statement, and then changed the subject: "It just so happens that Jinniang came out of the palace today to celebrate your mother's birthday, and I need to ask your opinion on something for my father."

"Daddy, please tell me, my daughter would like to hear more about it."

Xie Yuzhe paused for a moment, his gaze passed over Yuan Xiang and He Yuansheng indifferently, and he said slowly: "Do you still remember that my father had a good friendship with Gao Jing, Yushi Zhongcheng, and later he was convicted for his father, he He also spoke for me, so he was relegated by the first emperor, and he was taken back when he succeeded to the throne today."

Gao Jing and Xie Yuzhe were Jinshi in the same year, they share the same interests, they are both high-spirited and upright people, so they became inseparable.

When Xie Yuzhe was convicted, Gao Jing, regardless of his sensitive identity, resolutely spoke to the late emperor and exonerated him.

But in the end, he failed to make the first emperor change his mind. Instead, he was demoted three ranks in a row. It was not until Jiang Zhao ascended the throne that he was restored to his original post.

Because Xie Gao and Gao Jing got along well, and the two families also had a lot of contacts, Xie Jin naturally remembered Gao Jing, so he nodded.

Xie Yuzhe asked again: "Then do you still remember your Uncle Gao's youngest son, Gao Qi?"

Seeing Xie Jin nod his head again, Xie Yuzhe smiled slightly, and said: "Gao Qi once asked you to marry him, and you said you had no personal affair with him, so I rejected it for you.

Later, he got married, but within three years, his wife died of illness and did not leave him a son and a half daughter, and he has not remarried until now. A few days ago, he came to visit with his father at home and mentioned you to me . "

Xie Jin's expression turned cold, and he finally understood what Xie Yuzhe meant.

Sure enough, he heard him say again: "He said that he was young and fell in love with him, and he has always been obsessed with it. He wants to propose marriage to you again after you leave the palace, and I hope you can give him a chance.

From my father's point of view, although Gao Qi was married, he is a decent person, he was raised by his father alone, you were a regular wife when you married, and you have a wise in-law like Gao Jing and his wife, so it may not be a good marriage. "

"My father said to ask for my opinion, but he didn't mean to force me to marry, right?" Xie Jin asked lightly.

Xie Yuzhe nodded, "Of course I won't force you, I just want you to think about it."

"Don't think about it." Xie Jin's face remained unchanged, and he said in a gentle voice: "Please help me refuse again, father."

Her attitude was decisive, and there was nothing worth discussing. Xie Yuzhe was silent for a while, and his eyes fell on Yuan Xiang and He Yuansheng. At this time, the two of them were not talking to Xie Hui, and they met his eyes.

He Yuansheng remained cold and silent, but Yuan Xiang smiled slightly, which made Xie Yuzhe feel that there was some deep meaning.

"Jin Niang." He called his daughter's name in a deep voice, and said with a hint: "If you really don't want to marry, your brother and I can take good care of you for the rest of your life, but what do you think? Think, what you do, you still have to think twice."

Xie Jin probably also understood that his father must have seen something, otherwise he would not have said these implied warning words for no reason.

Perhaps in the past, she would have worried about this and would have thought of quitting, but now that she and Jiang Zhao have promised each other for life, how can she be a heartless person?

But she also knew that her father's so-called comprehensiveness could never tolerate her absurd love for the current saint, so she simply avoided talking about it, but said: "I know it in my heart, please don't worry about it, father."

Xie Yuzhe saw her reluctance, and thought to himself that there are thousands of barriers between the two of you, and sooner or later you will turn around, why should I be a villain?So he put everything down and pretended nothing happened.

Xie Jin stayed at home for another afternoon, until the sun was setting, and he said goodbye to his family after dinner.

Xie Zhuoyou was already very close to her, and he hugged her neck and refused to let go. Xie Jin was already very good at dealing with Jiang Han in the palace. The two children were about the same age, so they must have a lot in common, so she calmly comforted her, and finally It was Xie Zhuoyou who persuaded him to stop clamoring to go back to the palace with her.

"Is aunt still coming back to see me?" The child returned to his father's arms and looked at Xie Jin eagerly.

Xie Jin smiled warmly and said: "You'er is obedient at home, aunt will come to see you when she is free, and you must not forget aunt."

Xie Zhuoyou also laughed, and patted his chest with his small hands to promise: "You'er will be obedient. Next time my aunt comes to visit me, my aunt and I will go to the street. There are so many delicious things here!"

"Okay, next time my aunt will come over and accompany Youer to the street to eat delicious food."

After coaxing Xie Zhuoyou, Xie Jin said goodbye to his parents, brother and sister-in-law one by one, and under their reluctant eyes, Yuan Xiang and He Yuansheng drove all the way back to the palace.

After coming out of Xie's mansion, it was already dark, and it was already dark when they arrived in the palace. He Yuansheng left, Xie Jin and Yuan Xiang went back to Xihe Palace together, halfway there, Xie Jin took the initiative to talk to Yuan Xiang.

"Xiao Yuanzi, don't tell Your Majesty what my father said at home today."

"This……"

Yuan Xiang was in a bit of a dilemma. If he agreed, he would be disloyal to His Majesty. If he did not agree, he would not give Xie Jin face.

Seeing the tangled look on his face, Xie Jin sighed, and said in a gentle voice: "Your Majesty's time is not short, and she doesn't defend against you, and she doesn't hide her true emotions. I think you know her better than me."

After she finished speaking, she paused for a while, then continued: "In fact, she is a bit suspicious and fickle. I don't know if this is her original temperament, or it was developed after she became the emperor. Although she always hides it in front of me, I still don't know. I can tell.

As for my father's words, hearing her ears, apart from making her upset, it actually has no other effect. "

She raised her eyes to look at Yuan Xiang, and asked softly, "Do you think so?"

Yuan Xiang remained silent, and silently lowered his head.

Xie Jin said: "The matter between me and Your Majesty... I think you all know that since I have decided to stay with her, I will not be changed by external forces. I want to hide this matter from her, it is not for deceit, it is just a heartache.

You can see how many papers she has to approve and how many political affairs she has to do every day. I don't want her to worry about irrelevant things. "

"The slave understands."

Yuan Xiang struggled in his heart, but finally compromised and agreed softly.