My Stepmother is Soft and Charming

Xing Zhao and Guo Silang stood together. The two hadn't seen each other for a while. Of course, this time they met only by joking with each other.

I even forgot to congratulate you on your promotion to deputy commander, how about it? This position is quite comfortable, right? Do the people below listen to you? Did they secretly give you a stumbling block?

Xing Zhao's series of words made Guo Silang raise his head high and let out a cold snort.

Hey, you finally remembered that you still have a brother like me? I thought you were a high-flying member of the Xing family and looked down on our Guo family.

What nonsense are you talking about? What does Gao Fei of the Xing family have to do with me? If I am really the one who can make the most of the situation, can my cousin keep me in the general's residence?

Then isn't he in Wangzhou, out of reach?

When Xing Zhao saw him looking like he was about to take issue, he jumped up immediately.

Hey, are you enjoying the firecrackers today? Why did you catch me and not let me go? If I were really the kind of person you said, what else would I do here today?

Looking at everyone in the Earl's Mansion, the meaning could not be clearer.

Although Concubine Xing and Empress Yan did not have a direct relationship, everyone could see that the momentum between the two families was not right, so the Xing family did not want people to come, or they did not want to show up for the first time in the Du family.

When Xing Zhao's words fell into Guo Silang's ears, he felt that they made sense, so he suppressed his temper towards the Xing family and stopped talking.

Xing Zhao patted his shoulder and explained softly.

Where you are born is not something you and I can choose. The decision of the elders in the family is also not something you and I can interfere with. What I have done for the Xing family over the years has made me worthy of this surname, so Xing Zhao will no longer bear the surname of the Xing family in the future. I am no longer restrained, I want to be myself.

What's the meaning?

Of course I asked my cousin to join the army. I am now in my thirties, but there is never a day that is easy. Looking back now, the happiest and most comfortable days were those years in the Gu family army, so I think a place where men live together is suitable for me, and I don’t need these anymore.”

Guo Silang was shocked by what he said. He really never thought that Xing Zhao would make this decision, so he didn't reply for a long time.

Why, are you scared by my feat?

Xing Zhao looked calm, but Guo Silang frowned and asked.

Would the Xing family agree? Didn't your uncle and the others all come to Beijing?

My parents can't control me, let alone them.

There was some fearlessness in his words, which made Guo Silang a little confused as to how to answer.

He had some thoughts in his mind. He originally planned to talk to Sixth Sister today and follow Liu Xun's route and send the news out, but would it be more appropriate to tell Xing Zhao and ask him to take the message directly?

But the risks are much greater. ♧

Regarding the candidate for the next emperor, no one in the Guo family may support Concubine Xing and the Seventh Prince, but Xing Zhao is naturally a member of the Xing family, so there are a lot of problems here.

Should you trust Xing Zhao or be defensive?

Guo Silang was wavering now. Just when he was thinking about what to do next, he saw Ping'er walking over.

He is very high-spirited now. His wife gave birth to a fat boy, and his mother takes care of them every day. Although he is not a favored person in the court, he has the position of Duke of the country and the help of the Li family. Therefore, he is still very respected.

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Cousin Zhao, uncle Zhao, what are you doing standing here? Grandpa Du's birthday party is about to begin. Come over quickly.

When the words came to his lips, Guo Silang still didn't say them out, so he used this excuse to quickly change the subject.

However, his virtues were still not hidden from Xing Zhao's eyes, so naturally he was hesitant to speak.

Talking about it, Xing Zhao was also very curious about what Guo Silang would say to him at this time, but the situation was not right and he couldn't continue to ask questions. He could only take it one step at a time.

Most of the people present today came here for the sake of the Du family.

When Mr. Du raised a toast to congratulate him, everyone sincerely congratulated him on his sixtieth birthday. Xing Zhao had a sweet mouth and said directly to Mr. Du.

Uncle Du doesn't look like a sixty-year-old man. I wish you live as long as the immortal pine in Nanshan Mountain and as blessed as the flowing water of the East China Sea.

As soon as he opened his mouth, Master Du smiled. He was already as tall as Maitreya Buddha, and the good times these years have made him more generous and fatter. So when he smiled, his face had no wrinkles, but was bright. It's like a round birthday peach, very interesting.

Okay, I'll lend you your good words and I'll be his eternal pine for once!

Brother Tai next to him has also learned a lot of poetry from Master. How could he not appear at this time, so he imitated Xing Zhao and said congratulations with cupped fists.

Don't forget the mulberry trees at night, and the sky will be full of clouds. Brother Tai wishes my grandfather good health and a prosperous sun and moon.

Okay, Brother Tai is interested.

After he finished speaking, several other children also rushed to say auspicious words. Although Brother Yun and Sister Yan were two steps late, they still brought a cup of milk tea and respectfully congratulated Mr. Du on his birthday.

I wish my grandpa a happy smile and all his wishes come true.

Chengcheng, as long as you are all well, everything will be fine for my grandfather!

Du Jingxiang felt a little sore when he saw that the children seemed to have grown up a lot. He wiped the tears from the corners of his eyes with a handkerchief and was teased by Du Jingyi.

My sister is a crybaby, why haven't she changed it yet? If she doesn't change it, she will be curious when Brother Yun's new wife comes in. Why is this mother-in-law so crybaby?

You stinky girl, you know how to arrange things for me. Mother, you should be in charge!

Mrs. Du was happy to see her two daughters talking and having fun as before. As people get older, at their age, wealth and prosperity are fleeting. What matters most is the family and He Lele's talents. important.

So he hit him on the left and right, and then pretended to be angry and said.

You guys are just kidding, aren't you? You two are mothers, and you are still acting like this. Are you not afraid that the children will imitate you two?

Sisters-in-law Liu and Xue Niang were also covering their mouths and snickering at the side. Several ladies looked at the closeness of their family with envy.

The Du family's birthday banquet cannot be compared with the Li family's birthday banquet in terms of pomp and ceremony, but it was still completed in a lively manner. Du Jingyi originally came to the banquet happily, but after meeting Guo Silang for a while, his expression changed. It's not that pretty.

Mrs. Du was still a little strange and asked quickly.

What's wrong? But it's cold?

Du Jingyi shook his head, fearing that his mother would be worried, so he still had to hold on and speak.

It's just a pity. It would be nice if the general was here at this time. (End of Chapter)