Is Xiao Mo coming?

  Zhang Qi was startled. The big madam who had been staring at her saw this and her expression changed slightly.

  In the sound of "da da da" of wooden clogs, a white skirt appeared in front of Zhang Qi. The person also saw her, hesitated for a moment, and then walked in, bowing to the madam with his hands together, his voice slightly hoarse, "Madam called me?"

  The tone was low and hoarse. But for some reason, when the madam heard it, she seemed to be slightly annoyed, and she turned her head and suddenly started coughing violently.

  Several servants rushed forward, some patting his back and others feeding him water, but Xiao Mo just stood there quietly, with a distant expression.

  Coughing for a while, Madame Da said in a hoarse voice: "Mo Lang, you're angry with me?"

  Before Xiao Mo could respond, Madam Yu spoke again in a calm tone: "You're angry, but I won't allow it."

  She drank to this point and then ordered Zhang Gui furiously: "Stand up."

  Zhang Qi got up honestly and stood there.

  The madam pointed at Zhang Qi, saying to Xiao Mo: "Mo Lang, I'll tell you clearly today. Any daughter of the Zhang family, whether you marry her as your wife or take her as a concubine, is absolutely not allowed!"

  She stood up, pointing at Zhang Qi and said sternly: "Madam knows you attach great importance to this cheap thing. Today, Madam will put the words here, if you continue to ask people to mediate, Madam will send Ah Qi to Xue Zixi as a concubine!"

  As soon as these words came out, Xiao Mo's face sank like water!

  The maids around her also fell silent at the same time.

  As for Zhang Qi, his face turned pale. If one were to say which young master in the aristocratic families had the most notorious reputation in the hearts of the ladies, it wasn't Xiao Ce, but rather this Xue Zixi. He was a habitual abuser of people, and even if an immortal fairy fell into his hands, few could survive for more than a year. He also had a hobby that was difficult to mention. That is, after killing beautiful women, he would still indulge in pleasure with them!

  So Xue Zi's name is actually what makes all the girls blush!

  The madam brought it up today and told Xiao Mo that she would not allow it. Moreover, he is no longer allowed to mention the marriage with Zhang's daughter to anyone!

  For a moment, the room was quiet. Only Xiao Mo's breathing sound came from time to time.

  The madam stared at Xiao Mo's slightly distorted handsome face, and her heart was still unbearable. She lowered her voice and comforted him in a low tone: "Mo Lang, you're still young, and after another two years, you won't be so obsessed with women. Ah Jin is your cousin, and even if it's for the sake of her reputation, you can't delay any longer. As for this Ah Qui..."

  She paused for a moment, "Auntie still says the same thing, if she hears that she has anything to do with you again, Auntie will immediately send her to Xue Zixi!"

  In the midst of Xiao Mo's wooden stillness, Madame spoke with a bitter tone: "Just now I heard this young girl say that she was raised by her maternal grandparents since childhood because she had no father and no husband. She was often beaten until her head was bleeding and locked up, and also starved."

  Xiao Mo turned her head in a daze. Dazed, she stared at Zhang Qi and sighed: "This child is born with a bitter fate, where does she have the good fortune to bear your favor, Mo Lang?"

  Her voice had a special kind of coldness.

  Xiao Mo turned his head to look at Madame, and as he looked, he suddenly understood.

  If it weren't for the great lady considering her own feelings, if it weren't for the great lady not wanting to completely fall out with herself, using the great lady's methods, I'm afraid what awaits Zhang Gui is not just a few words, but being forced to drink poisonous wine!

  It's okay, the madam has believed in Buddhism for two years and has become more compassionate. If it were two years ago, she would have forced Zhang Yi to drink poison right in front of her own face, using this method to tell herself that everything is under her control!

  For someone like Mrs. Xiao, whether Xiao Mo truly cares about Zhang Gui or not is unimportant, nor is it important whether Zhang Gui has been secretly colluding with him. What's more important is that if Xiao Mo remains obstinate and refuses to see reason, she will use this tactic to humiliate him and make him know fear!

  Xiao Mo took another step back.

  He slowly bowed his head and saluted the madam with a handshake, saying in a low voice: "Amo, I dare not."

  The elderly lady smiled kindly and said, "Good child."

  She looked at Zhang Qi and said: "A Qi, see Mo Lang off."

  Zhang Qi was immersed in the intimidation of the madam, her face pale and trembling as she said: "Yes." After responding, she lowered her head and walked towards Xiao Mo.

  Coming before Xiao Mo, Zhang Yi looked down at her toes and muttered: "Xiao Lang, please."

  The voice was very low and slightly trembling.

  The madam glanced at Xiao Mo, whose face was very unsightly, and smiled kindly, saying in a warm voice: "A Qie."

  Zhang Qi nodded, "Yes."

  "You're such a clever child. Yesterday you said that the sandalwood house was uninhabitable, and Grandma believed you. Today it's indeed a bit more comfortable."

  "It is grandmother's blessing."

  Zhang Qi replied respectfully.

  Seeing Zhang Qi's proper behavior, Madam nodded and said, "Send Xiao Lang out."

  "Yes."

  Xiao Mo finally took a step forward, Zhang Qi followed behind him, and the two of them walked slowly forward, one in front of the other.

  As soon as Zhang Qi left the room, she let out a sigh of relief. The last two sentences from the madam were not only praise for Zhang Qi but also reassurance to Xiao Mo and her that as long as they listened and stayed in their place, the master would not deal with Zhang Qi.

  Xiao Mo walked very slowly, his footsteps a bit unsteady.

  Zhang Qi, who had been keeping her head down all along, now tightly crossed her arms.

  A maidservant walked up behind them and said to Zhang Qi, "After seeing off Xiao Lang, you should return to your own room."

  "Yes."

  The two finally walked out of Lianyuan.

  After walking silently for a while, the two of them arrived at a shaded path, where thick layers of leaves completely blocked out the sunlight. Along the way, it was rare to see even a single servant.

  Xiao Mo spoke up, "Be careful." His voice was very low, "The madam is a person who means what she says, be careful with your actions."

  "Alright."

  At this time, Xiao Mo stopped in his tracks.

  He suddenly turned his head and stared at Zhang Qi without blinking.

  Staring at her, a glimmer of crystal clear light flashed in his eyes. He slightly tilted his head, letting the wind blow for a while before Xiao Mo's voice was low and hoarse, "Ah Qie, I'm in so much pain."

  Huh?

  Zhang Qi wanted to raise her head, but she didn't dare to.

  Xiao Mo tilted his head and blew gently, saying in a low voice: "I really want to pamper you... I've tried every way."

  Zhang Qi's lips moved slightly, but in the end she didn't say anything.

  In a low and mournful tone, Xiao Mo asked: "Ah Gui, did you receive the gift?"

  Zhang Qi thought for a moment, nodded and said softly: "Received."

  "Do you understand what I mean?"

  This time, Zhang Qi shook her head very innocently.

  Xiao Mo turned back to look at her for a long time, and said softly: "It's come to this point, Ah Gui, you still..." He paused. Lowering his voice, he said word by word: "That's the last chance. Ah Gui, go back and think carefully. Also prepare yourself."

  What?

  Zhang Qi's lips trembled slightly, but she still didn't lift her head.

  Xiao Mo looked around and said, "I didn't know your Madame's attitude was so ruthless. Some arrangements are not thorough enough. You'll have to wait for a while. But don't worry, Ah Gui, my plan will definitely not fail. Even if it does, I won't let you fall into Madame's hands, nor can you possibly fall into Xue Zi's hands."

  Zhang Qi did not answer.

  Xiao Mo stretched out his hand, wanting to stroke her face. His hand reached halfway, but then fell back down.

  Just as Zhang Qi thought he had already left, Xiao Mo's low and gentle voice floated over. "Don't blame me... thinking of Ah Qi sleeping in another man's arms makes my heart ache..."

  He turned resolutely and strode away.

  Staring at his back, Zhang Ke stood woodenly, standing still for a long time without moving.

  Zhang Qi returned to her room.

  After spending a dazed day, the second day arrived again.

  Slumped in her seat in class, Zhang Qi felt like she was just one word: tired. So tired that she didn't even want to move a finger.

  In the school, the girls were still chattering away as they did every day, smiling and laughing nonstop.

  "It is said that the imperial court has issued a decree to recruit men of talent."

  "What's good about this?"

  "What do you know? Chen Guo Gang Li, now the emperor is also a man with great ambitions. This time's recruitment of scholars may be the most important one in Chen Guo's history. It concerns not only the imperial family but also the foundation of the Chen family and other aristocratic families."

  That woman let out a soft sigh, "In the heyday of our family's prosperity, it was said that 'the king and the horse shared the world', what does this mean? It means that controlling the power of the world is just as important to our family. Not to mention anything else, without power and imperial guards, even if a member of our family is noble, in times of turmoil and rebellion, no matter how pampered they are, or how moving their poetry is, can they protect their lives from knives and guns?"

  The woman's voice paused for a moment before concluding: "In short, this recruitment is extremely important for all the major families."

  Zhang Qi heard this and looked up at the woman who was speaking.

  This woman was a legitimate daughter of the Fifth House, normally quiet and reserved at home, but unexpectedly having more experience than an ordinary husband.

  Another imperial daughter spoke up after a brief moment of silence, "I heard that in the next few days, the palace will be hosting a banquet, and at that time, all the young ladies from various noble families will be attending."

  Another princess curiously asked: "Is Your Majesty going to choose a consort?"

  Their voices were not low in the midst of laughter and chatter, so when this sentence came out, at first only the girls nearby stopped their noise, but eventually all the girls quieted down.

  In the silence, a senior daughter-in-law replied: "Your Majesty is going to choose a concubine. This time, two noble consorts and one virtuous lady will be selected from among the daughters of aristocratic families. It's said that if there are any favorites, several more may also be chosen."

  Upon hearing this, Ji Zhang, the ninth daughter of the Zhang family, glanced at Ji Xiang and suddenly said: "Isn't there a talented woman in our mansion who was rejected by even the imperial tutors? A wise and eloquent lady like her not entering the palace to become an imperial concubine like Ban Jieyu would be such a waste!"

  The emperor had summoned Zhang Gui, but because of her ordinary appearance, she was sent back. The other girls knew about this a long time ago. Zhang Qi said this to mock her.

  A low laugh came over. Zhang Qi looked at Zhang Xi and suddenly understood. The one who had a miscarriage, framed herself and didn't become Mrs. Luo, was also the ninth house's concubine daughter. No wonder this Zhang Xi always seemed a bit strange to her.

  The concubines were so mutually biting, it was really not a decent thing to do. At this time, a legitimate daughter lightly laughed and interrupted the teasing of the concubines, "So to speak, we also have a good son."

  In the midst of inquiries from several ladies, the eldest daughter said: "Your Majesty wants to choose a consort, and various large families will also take this opportunity to form alliances. Since there are alliances, then all kinds of banquets and outings are indispensable."

  Zhang Qi understood at this point: since the imperial court was going to recruit on a large scale, it would inevitably involve the royal family and various aristocratic families, and another round of interest distribution would be carried out. The major families would either pull each other through marriage or take actions to strike and divide. During this period, Jiankang City would indeed become lively again.

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