IBTSOME Chapter 8 Part 2: The Capital

I BECAME THE STEPMOTHER OF MY EX-HUSBAND

 

Chapter 8 Part 2: The Capital

 

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Lin Wei Xi couldn't help it, and took Wan Yue to the front yard to watch the excitement, looked at the command of Yan Wang's subordinates. Zhou Mao Cheng returned after he brought some people to buy things. He didn't know whether it was good or bad. Lin Wei Xi came across this lively scene couldn't stand idly by and wanted to give a command or two. Gradually, it was done as Lin Wei Xi said. The remaining guys listened and then worked hard to move the items.

　　

These people were mostly military men, taciturn, like to do more and talk less. Lin Wei Xi command was extremely smooth, so much better than those old women in the inner house, Zhou Mao Cheng also felt that working with strength was so much easier, he and a few others were silently relieved. Zhou Mao Cheng looked at Lin Wei Xi’s commanding posture and sighed again in his heart. Lin Wei Xi this girl had a nimble mouth and arranged the housework in an orderly manner, she looked like she came from prosperous family. It was certain that no matter who married her, their family business would be flourishing in the future. Unfortunately, his sons did not have this blessing.

　　

Gu Hui Yan returned with his people at dusk. On the way, his subordinate reported to him about the activities in the yard today. When Gu Hui Yan heard how Lin Wei Xi set the world to rights and greatly showed her skills, he lightly smiled.

　　

That's good, with a clever mind and an upright character, no matter who she married in the future, Gu Hui Yan wouldn't have to worry about her being cheated on. After all, Lin Yong died to save Gu Hui Yan. As long as he could, Gu Hui Yan also wanted Lin Yong's only bloodline to be trouble-free and have harmonious life for a lifetime.

　　

Lin Wei Xi heard that Yan Wang was back, she struggled for half a day, and in the end took Wan Yue to greet Gu Hui Yan.

　　

No matter from the perspective of the previous life or the perspective of Lin Yong, Gu Hui Yan was Lin Wei Xi's elder. As a junior, she should paid respect to Yan Wang, and conveniently apologized for yesterday's mistakes. Yan Wang as an elders should not embarrass her as an ignorant junior.

　　

This time Lin Wei Xi had just walked into the study, the guard at the door let her in without an announcement. Gu Hui Yan was not surprised by Lin Wei Xi’s arrival. He seemed to be busy with official duties. He pointed his hand to a pear wood armchair and said, "Sit and wait for a while."

　　

Lin Wei Xi sat down obediently. Even in front of the Duke Yingguo she still dared to show her temper, don't expect her to listen to admonishment obediently. But facing Gu Hui Yan, Lin Wei Xi didn't know what was going on, she had no temper at all.

　　

Gu Hui Yan lowered his eyes to read the letter. Lin Wei Xi saw that Gu Hui Yan looked so serious, she became curious, when Gu Hui Yan closed the letter, she couldn't help asking: "Your Highness, whose letter is this? You take it so seriously?"

　　

Gu Hui Yan's hand movement stopped, and he glanced at Lin Wei Xi with a bit of interest in his heart: "How do you know that I am serious?"

　　

"It’s easy. When I came last time, you read the letter very quickly, but this letter took almost twice as long as the last time."

　　

Gu Hui Yan smiled lightly, with a color of approval in his eyes: "You are observant." Only in seconds could find this subtle difference. Of course, Gu Mingda and other veterans also could do it, but compared to Lin Wei Xi's age and experience, this was commendable.

　　

Suddenly praised by Yan Wang, Lin Wei Xi was flattered. Gu Hui Yan also answered Lin Wei Xi’s question very easily: “It’s Zhang Jiangling.”

　　

Lin Wei Xi thought for a moment, and was stunned: “Is it from First Assistant Zhang?”

　　

Zhang Xiao Lian's ancestral home was in Jiangling, so he also known as Zhang Jiangling. This was not a secret in the officialdom, but for Lin Wei Xi?

　　

Gu Hui Yan's complexion didn't changed. He put things aside, like an easy-going uncle coaxing an ignorant niece: "It's him."

　　

Lin Wei Xi was frightened. She stared wide-eyes and looked at the letter that was folded at random by Gu Hui Yan, somewhat horrified: "Your Highness, I just said casually, not dare to interrupt your business, you should go back to First Assistant’s letter first."

　　

"There’s no rush." ​​Gu Hui Yan appeared casual, the world-famous First Assistant, to him seemed only an ordinary scholar.

　　

Lin Wei Xi realized that she delayed First Assistant's letter, at once she couldn't sit still. She was also suddenly realized, Gu Hui Yan was one of the three auxiliary ministers, and the most trusted one with military power. She used to think these titles only sounded powerful, but now she intuitively feels what this means.

 

In Lin Wei Xi's eyes, the person was distant like the boss character on stage play, to Gu Hui Yan was nothing more than a colleague who often wrote letters.

　　

Lin Xi was shocked to speechlessness, Gu Hui Yan saw that she was terrified thus took the initiative to change the subject: "I heard today Zhou Mao Cheng completed the purchase, your merit was not small,"

　　

"I dare not, that was just some exaggeration." Talking about this topic, Lin Wei Xi really relaxed a lot. "Your Highness, are you leaving for your journey?"

　　

"Almost. Originally this house was bought for you. I plan to wait for your lifelong events to be settled. Then go back to the capital again. But since you don't want to, there is no need to wait."

　　

Lin Wei Xi sighed softly, she felt a little bit of guilt, lowered her head and said to Gu Hui Yan, "Thank you, Wangye."

　　

"Nothing, it's because I didn't think it through. Even if I leave you with more self-protection, but here is very far from the capital, I will eventually like the whip that cannot reach (too far away to do anything). The county magistrate here will be content for a while, but as time goes by, I am afraid he will make things difficult for you. You are a lone and weak woman, simply can't compete with those authorities, rather than making you worry about fear, it is better to put you where I can see."

　　

Lin Wei Xi was grateful at first, Yan Wang was really a good person. But after listening to the last sentence, she gradually felt that something was wrong: "Yan Wang, what do you mean?"

　　

"Didn't Zhou Mao Cheng hand over those brow pomade to you? The road is bumpy, take advantage now to prepare thoroughly, so on the journey you can feel at ease."

　　

Lin Wei Xi's eyes widened in surprise, and her red lips opened slightly: "Are you planning to take me to the capital?"

　　

Gu Hui Yan glanced at her strangely, his tone was absolute: "This is natural. You now still in your father’s filial piety, getting married is not urgent, you can rest assured living in Yan Wang Mansion as long as you want, the Yan Wang Mansion will not be stingy with this expense."

　　

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Returning to the capital, Lin Wei Xi will return to her battlefield.

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