Only at this moment did Xiao Shen understand.

She used to be married.

Therefore, no matter how well she does, no matter how much the man in front of her loves her, there will never be a day when she will be righted.

Du Yunniang was right, she was nothing but a new thing to this man.

You can pet them as you like in the house, but will never take them out to meet people. It's about a man's self-esteem and face. He took the woman who others didn't want to be straightened out, the gossip behind his back wouldn't allow him to do so.

Heh -

it turns out that her long-term intentions are just a joke in the eyes of this man.

Xiao Shen clenched her hand tightly, a soft smile appeared on her face. "My concubine understands, thank the Marquis for teaching."

Xu Chengting nodded with satisfaction.

He likes informed women.

He was not unaware of Xiao Shen's deliberate seduction. just too lazy to dismantle it, everyone takes what they need and has a good time. Xu Chengting despised Xiao Shen in his heart, but this did not prevent him from sleeping with her.

For men, the body and mind can be separated, the two do not conflict.

"It's getting late, let's go to bed earlier."

If in the past, the woman in the backyard didn't know the importance and made him a taboo, he would have hated her long ago. Now, Xu Chengting still willing to talk to Xiao Shen in such a good voice. Most importantly, she has a good brother. 

For Shen Shixing's sake, he wouldn't easily neglect Xiao Shen. Especially in a pinch like this -

the Shen family is still useful.

Although Shen Shixing lost one leg, the strategy of the art of war is still in his mind, and the remaining forces of his Shen family are still there.

To accomplish great things, the Xu family alone cannot do it. Now that Shen Shixing is not successful, he can see at a glance the road ahead. 

The Shen family lacks a leader. At this time, they are in a mess, and they urgently need someone to lead them out of the slump.

In terms of talent, in terms of distance, who is more suitable than him who is related to the Shen family?

At that time, with the combined forces of the Shen and Xu family, no one would dare to underestimate it.

•••

The night was deep, and here, after Li Chengxuan planned a big event with Xu Chengting, he finally remembered Su Liniang, who was still waiting for him to "rescue" in Xiyuan.

When he appeared in front of the woman with a tired face, he said affectionately and reproachfully, "I'm sorry, Li Niang, I'm late."

As expected, although Su Li Niang was aggrieved, she rushed into the man in front of her with red eyes. embrace. She tapped him on the chest and said, "You are all used to bullying me..."

"Yes, it's all my fault. I've been busy these days, I didn't know Yuan'er did this to you. Don't worry, I'll scold her when I look back. Let her come to apologize to you," Li Chengxuan said with a smile in his arms, holding the beautiful woman in his arms: "Li Niang, you have been wronged." 

In the past few days, Su Li Niang has experienced the cold treatment of the servants and the yin and yang behind her back. Gossip, the line of defense in her heart collapsed again and again.

In this strange place, in this deep house, she can't go anywhere, and no one can tell her anguish and loneliness in her heart.

At this time, seeing the sweetheart she has been thinking about all the time, how can there be any resentment, the man said a few soft words of comfort, and then she can no longer remember the previous grievances.

The two were reconciled again.

However, although adults do not remember, children still remember it in their hearts.

Perhaps at this age when both mind and body are ignorant, there are many things and feelings at that time, so remember it very clearly. Even after many years, Brother Huai has grown up, started a family, and had children of his own until his gray hair; although the memory of the past is blurred, the feeling of that time is still buried in the heart.

The feeling of hurt and brokenness that hits heart is so familiar, it has never healed.

When someone scolded something like "wild seed", he would automatically turn his head to see if the other person was talking about him; 

when walking alone at night and feeling lonely and sad, oh, this feels so familiar— -

Can't help but think about the past carefully, when did he experienced it?

When remembered the events of my childhood, it was full of sadness and melancholy...

After the reconciled two exchanged heartfelt feelings, they finally remember they still have a son who needs to go to condolences and concerns.

Li Chengxuan held Su Liniang in front of Brother Huai. The two of them spoke softly and looked like a loving father and mother. They carefully asked whether their son had eaten and slept well these days.

A series of maids and servants followed behind.

Some people carried big bags and small bags, and collected all kinds of toys of the latest styles in the market. There were even several kinds of "Qianqiao Birds", which were made of gold, silver, colorful feathers, and sprinkled with broken gold. shining.

But for some reason, Brother Huai only thought of the "Qianqiao Bird" that had broken its wings.

Another plate of delicate and delicious dim sum was delivered, filling the entire table. Along with them were three chefs specializing in cakes that Li Chengxuan had invited at a high price. The three of them smiled and carefully asked the young master's preferences.

Anyone who saw this battle would have to say that this pair of parents doted on their children too much, and this doll fell into the nest of blessings. 

But Brother Huai's expression was still indifferent, he glanced at it and turned his head.

At this moment, he remembered the big chicken leg that Peipei secretly brought to him.

It was a little cold that day.

He only drank a bowl of gruel, the oil-paper bag that was stuffed into his hand was still warm. He remembered that the chicken thigh was delicious. He bit it in small bites, moving slowly, reluctant to finish it so quickly. Later, the chicken leg became cold, and the taste of cold oil was not very pleasant to eat. But he still ate it clean.

That night, he had a stomach ache.

In the dead of night, the boy recalled that when he was still in Liushi Lane, his mother always looked at him before going to bed at night, touched his head gently, and told him not to push the quilt.

But now...

he waited and waited, and didn't wait for his mother's figure to appear for several nights in a row. Brother Huai knew that as long as he shouted, someone would come. But somehow, his stubborn temper came up, and just kept silent, looking forward to that person suddenly appearing in front of him with a faint hope.

In the end, with the cold sweat all over his body, when he was about to pass out from the pain, he did not wait for the person he wanted to wait for.

In a daze, he saw the window open.

The little fairy who came by the moonlight gave him a pill, and then his stomach didn't hurt.

The next day, when he woke up, it was like a dream.

It must be a hallucination...

Brother White shook his head vigorously. Otherwise, how could the little fairy in the dream be PeiPei expressionless appearance?

"Ah!"

Cub rubbed her nose.

Who is talking about her?

Listening to the lively voices in the next room, Zizai knew that Ah Qing would no longer need to bring her meals these days.

She can't eat for a few days anyway.

Now that everyone has arrived, we can serve it in one pot...

Today, the weather is refreshing.

Zaizai thought that the scenery in the garden was good, and if she went for a walk before parting, it would be considered a visit here. 

In the Kanshu La Garden, the flowers are blooming and the aroma is fragrant. The little girl swayed left and right, indulging in the flowers. She never thought to met someone she didn't want to see.

In the pavilion, Du Yunniang was sitting on the stone bench with a sad face, feeling sad about her rough life. When her eyes glanced over the flowers inadvertently, it happened to overlap with the little girl's eyes.

Among the flowers, a little girl with two buds tied with a red ribbon on her head, a pair of big black eyes that are clear and bright under her thick and slender eyelashes.

She looked at her, she was looking at her.

The two stared at each other for a long time.

Zaizai's eyes blinked a few times, and just as she was thinking about whether to leave directly, she heard the woman sitting over the pavilion say, 

"Meeting is fate. Little girl, I see you with a good face, can you come and sit with me for a while?."

Du Yunniang looked at the girl among the flowers with a gentle face, saw that she hesitated for a while, and walked over slowly. As the face of the little girl in her eyes became nearer and clearer, the woman couldn't help covering her chest, and there was an indescribable throbbing in her heart.

"You..."

Is—

that kid?

The woman's figure trembled slightly, and then she shook her head bitterly. What is she thinking, how could it be so coincidental?

But what if?

She raised her head again and looked carefully at the girl in front of her. Then lowered her head in embarrassment.

it's only been a few short years...

Du Yunniang can't remember what that child looks like.

When she left, she was still so young...

Zaizai sat on the stone bench opposite Du Yunniang, as if she didn't notice the woman's gaze. She blinked her black eyes and looked straight at the person in front of her.

Du Yunniang's brows were filled with haggardness and exhaustion, the sorrow and anguish in her heart were all displayed on her face.

Is she having a bad day?

Should be bad.

I heard that in the West Wilderness, both men and women have to move stones. Relying on your own labor to exchange rations, after a hard day, you should rest when you lie down. Simple life, where does so much sentimentality come from.

However, in the West Wasteland where there are many sands and stones, these people can stage another love-hate relationship.

That day, Zizai sat on a big tree and watched everything that happened in the yard.

The sisters turned against each other, and the bloody scenes of two women fighting for one man were endless.

Tired of panic.