Chapter 211.3

Xiao Shunzi struggled to rise from the punishment bench, grimacing in ache, however he might nonetheless stand, indicating that the punishment was considerably bearable. Although Fu Cheng had ordered a beating for his adopted son, nobody dared to go too far.

Fu Cheng muttered beneath his breath, “I advised you to not be so smooth-tongued, to not play methods. If there’s one other time, go bury your self in a pit!”

Xiao Shunzi wore a bitter expression. “Godfather, I wasn’t taking part in methods. I simply thought that for the reason that empress treats us effectively. It wouldn’t damage to provide her some advance discover, so she’s ready when the time comes.”

“Shut up! Cussed and unrepentant! Do you assume His Majesty wants you to meddle in his affairs?” Pausing for a second, he added, “These ministers who wish to meddle are all ineffective. Our emperor is not any strange individual!”

“Godfather, I perceive. I received’t dare accomplish that once more.”

“Go apply some drugs.” Fu Cheng waved impatiently. As soon as Xiao Shunzi limped away, he muttered once more, “This son of a bitch all the time likes to fire up hassle for me!”

The faint morning gentle was simply starting to seep in, casting a dim glow. One might faintly hear the chirping of birds exterior.

Xiao Jirou hadn’t even opened her eyes but when she caught a whiff of a floral scent.

Opening her eyes, she certainly noticed a bunch of contemporary flowers on the small desk by the mattress. It wasn’t something significantly uncommon, only a bunch of gardenia flowers. The contemporary inexperienced leaves complemented the fragile petals, dewdrops nonetheless clinging to them, inexplicably bringing pleasure to her coronary heart.

There was one thing else in Xiao Jirou’s coronary heart as effectively – a complexity, however past that, a hint of pleasure emerged from the depths.

“Who cares about receiving such wildflowers?” she muttered softly.

It appeared that Qiong’er exterior had heard one thing from inside so she lifted the curtain to return in. When she noticed the flowers, shock stuffed her coronary heart. She secretly glanced at Xiao Jirou and mentioned, “His Highness actually has a considerate coronary heart. These flowers are uncommon within the capital. I bear in mind they’ll solely be discovered on the hills behind the Huguo Temple within the suburbs. His Highness will need to have gone out in the course of the evening to choose them and current them to you earlier than daybreak.”

“The dew hasn’t even dried but!” Qiong’er approached and examined the flowers, praising them once more.Yôur favourite novels at n/o(v)el/bin(.)com

Xiao Jirou couldn’t act like nothing had occurred. Qing Wang was really not exercising restraint. Ever since he left that day, he had been visiting commonly, all the time leaving presents discreetly by her pillow facet – typically jewellery that each one ladies favoured, then out of the blue altering to small wood figures or porcelain dolls, and not too long ago, varied sorts of flowers. They have been all widespread and unremarkable wildflowers that one might discover by the roadside, but it was evident that he was placing increasingly more thought into it.

Even in the course of the early days of their marriage, he had by no means proven such cautious consideration.

Within the presence of the 2 kids, naturally, nobody deliberately introduced up any sad issues. Recently, Qing Wang had been sending presents over commonly, so the members of the Xiao Household have been considerably conscious of the state of affairs. With Qing Wang’s go to now, it was evident that the couple had reconciled, and laughter stuffed the air.

Yan Ge’er and Zhuzhu have been additionally delighted. Even Yan Ge’er’s reserved face couldn’t conceal his pleasure. To not point out Zhuzhu, who had been trailing behind her mom all this whereas. Though she hadn’t mentioned a phrase, her silence was what tugged at individuals’s hearts. Xiao Jirou felt a pang of guilt. She had been impulsive and hadn’t paid sufficient consideration to the kids.

After having a meal on the Xiao Household’s residence, the household of 4 returned dwelling collectively.

On the way in which, Xiao Jirou couldn’t assist however really feel like she was getting married another time.

She recalled the dialog she had along with her mom earlier than –

“Mom may be very joyful that you’ve got thought it by means of. However you should bear in mind, even when you undergo grievances, don’t be afraid. Your father, your mom, and your brothers are all right here for you.”

“Mom, don’t fear. Your daughter received’t be silly once more. I’ll stay my life effectively and never let Father, Mom, and my brothers fear.”

…

“What are you interested by?”

“I used to be interested by a narrative mom advised me earlier than. She mentioned father had a cousin…”

After listening to the story, Qing Wang’s face turned awkward. “There received’t be any extra cousins!”

Xiao Jirou smiled ambiguously. “Effectively, who is aware of? Anyway, I’m providing you with a good warning. If any new cousins or sisters seem, I’ll have them picked up and thrown out. Simply don’t remorse it.”

“It received’t occur! And I received’t remorse it.”

gingercat’s notes:

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