Chapter 552: The Inside and Outside of the Manor Two Different Sceneries

How his wife was, setting aside for now, Li Hong Yuan was still a.n.a.lyzing even more matters.

This Changping Marchioness was Changping Marquiss second wife after his first wife died, but in reality, she was blood-related sisters with Wei-s.h.i.+. The two of them were both the peach replacing the dead plum. In other words, the original Wei-s.h.i.+ and Changping Marchioness have probably long died, their corpse thrown to dont know where. If the ones that killed them had a bit of conscience, perhaps they would roughly bury, but if not the least bit humane, then the corpse most likely already got fed to the wild dogs to the point where there werent even bone shards left.

Changping Marquis belonged to one of the former four dukes and nine marquises, originating from the Cui clan. The Cui clan was also a large influential clan, developing pretty well. Just, the Changping Marquis Manor had long started declining. If not for the Cui clan backing them from behind, they probably wouldve already thoroughly perished. Just, the current Changping Marquis, outsiders perhaps dont know, but the people in the clan were very clear, that was just a complete moron, not having any abilities and even having no improvements, believing himself to be infallible. Originally, aside from an empty t.i.tle of Changping Marquis, he didnt hold any actual post, yet even blamed the heavens, giving him an excuse to indulge in a drunken life of luxury. Never mind this, he wont even listen to others advice, obstinately clinging to his own course, having long made the clansmen be thoroughly disappointed. Moreover, he even favored the concubine and eliminated his wife, making the Changping Marquis Manor fill with a foul atmosphere.

This marquis position was also bestowed by the Great Ancestor

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to the branch of the Cui clan that had a.s.sisted him the most back in the day. Moreover, he even directly stated, only the direct descendants of this branch can inherit the n.o.ble t.i.tle, even if an adopted son from the clan, it also wont do. If not for this, this n.o.ble t.i.tle probably wouldve long gotten stolen away by the others in the Cui clan. A n.o.ble t.i.tle, for an influential clan, still had quite the impact. If managed well, it can bring in endless benefits. Thats why, no matter how useless Changping Marquis was, they still cant let him lose the n.o.ble t.i.tle, putting their hopes on the next Changping Marquis.

Of course, speaking from the entire family clans interest, this marquis, either need to be very capable, able to hold up half the sky alone, and lead the entire clan towards better days, or just need to be an obedient puppet, having all things grasped in the clans hand. The kind that was mediocre, their dislike level was probably just second to the current Changping Marquis.

Hows the investigation regarding the Changping Marquis Manor?

Replying to master, the Cui clan clansmen originally wished to support Changping Marquiss eldest di son onto the position, but this person just got suppressed too ruthlessly since childhood, originally having a bit of cleverness, yet didnt learn anything that should be learned, so at present, very mediocre. Speaking of which, he actually still matched the others of the Cui clans criteria, just Changping Marquis wholeheartedly wants to have the position left for his second son born from his beloved concubine. Does master remember, a few years ago, at the imperial summer residence, during the poetry gathering prior to departing, an incident had occurred?

Li Hong Yuan thought for a moment, still somewhat remembering a little, What of it?

At the time, master once stated that Changping Marquis has a mess of a backyard, favoring the concubine and extinguis.h.i.+ng the wife, using the shu to take the place of the di, so want to let someone else sit in the position of Changping Marquis. Just, before even returning to the capital, Changping Marquis just made a ruthless move, letting his own eldest son have problems, becoming crippled. That way, the only one able to sit onto the position of Changping Marquis is just his second son. Thus, this matter in the end just ended up unsettled. Speaking to here, An Er was somewhat nervous inside, because this matter seemingly didnt get reported to master.

It wasnt deliberately hiding thus not reporting, but rather, even if letting master know, he probably wont specially go change anything either. Additionally, there was another matter at hand, so inadvertently just had this matter forgotten. Just, in the end, it was still their oversight.

For better or worse, a descendant of a meritorious founding minister, that bit of mess in Changping Marquis Manor still wasnt to the level of needing to seize his n.o.bility. In addition to the Cui clan helping out on all sides, the current Changping Marquis was nevertheless still that degenerate.

Towards this matter, Li Hong Yuan indeed didnt have any impression of, but after pondering slightly, he also roughly understood what happened. Since it was that long ago, he was also too lazy to look into their mistake. For the people by his side, as long as theyre aware of their mistakes, having an understanding inside, then there was no need to severely punish every time. In the way of governing, one should have a good balance of tension and relaxation.

Li Hong Yuan recalled how ruthlessly Changping Marquiss eldest di son had beaten who he originally thought was his di younger sister, but in reality, was actually the shu-born that took his younger brothers place back then. His words at the time, for him, can be considered a kind of backing, but in reality, it just made him sink even deeper into the mud. Having acc.u.mulated over ten to twenty years of resentment, at that time, afraid even he got hated by him.

Whether others hated him or not, Li Hong Yuan has never cared. In any case, there were plenty of people that hated him.

But, this kind of person that harbors hatred, usually can do unexpected things.

If he was that Changping Marchioness, then clearly will nicely make use of this person.

Have Changping Marquiss eldest di son investigated in detail, including his wife, wifes clan, as well as the people of the Cui clan, the more detailed, the better.

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Yes, master.

In reality, going to investigate now clearly was a bit late, but since it was possible, then naturally cant overlook. Just like for example, a spy from several decades ago, that even developed into a family clan, could it be that just because theyve already sent out many information, even if seizing them, it cant undo the matter, thats why just ignore? What a joke. As the saying goes, to mend the pen after the sheep are gone, its never too late.

When Li Hong Yuan returned, Jing Wan was awake. Just, she didnt make any noise, so the servant girls standing watch in the outer room all didnt know. Without the familiar scent by her side, she wasnt able to sleep too well, just having her eyes opened in the dark. Hearing the sounds outside, she sat up holding the blanket. As the door curtains got lifted open, a faint light followed in.

Approaching closer, from the breathing, Li Hong Yuan more or less can make out Jing Wans current situation. Thus, he just reached out and uncovered the cloth covering the night pearl inlayed in the bedside. And just as expected, he met with Jing Wans bright eyes.

Have you been awake for very long? Li Hong Yuan reached out to caress her hand. It rather wasnt cold.

No. Ah Yuan, youre very busy lately. Jing Wan was just simply stating a fact.

Ill avoid going out at night as much as possible, and even if going out, Ill also return as quickly as possible.

Its not that serious. Right now, I get sleepy relatively easy. Actually, I feel, if we sleep separately for a few days, I can be like before, sleep alone on a big bed, flipping and turning however I want. In any case, youre also busy, so how about we just sleep separately? Jing Wan quite sincerely suggested.

Does Wan Wan know what this husbands condition was like prior our marriage? Light sleeper, easy to wake, and often dreaming. What do you think is the difference between a person under this kind of condition, and the person that sleeps with you every day? Li Hong Yuan rather calmly said.

Jing Wan blanked. Truthfully speaking, after getting used to this man, she was also able to sleep very well, even rarely waking at night. Moreover, whenever she would wake up, he for the most part would also wake up along with. But, whether or not a person slept well at night, it can completely be reflected in a persons mental state. This man clearly was just vigorous and lively, his body very good. Was this the state of someone that wasnt able to sleep well at night?

Wan Wan, without me, you can just adjust in a few days, but without you, this husband completely cant get used to. Thats why, are you sure you want to sleep separately? If yes, then I also dont have any objections. After all, its still my wifes request thats the most important. Just, without me by your side, you best take it easy. What if you accidentally were to flip onto your stomach? Losing this little b.a.s.t.a.r.d isnt that big of a deal, but having a miscarriage, you will also suffer.

Jing Wan watched him nonchalantly go from being pitiful to s.h.i.+fting into another strange style. She didnt know whether to laugh or cry, What nonsense are you saying, who would curse their own son like this. Even if pretending to be pitiful, youre also quite half-hearted, but forget it, our living Enma thats always willful and overbearing also has a rare moment of ruining ones own image, so this bed, will also continue sharing half with you.

Although saying it as such, Jing Wan was actually very clear inside, he wasnt lying, so she couldnt help but heartache for him.

Li Hong Yuan rather declined to comment, extending his hand and resting it over Jing Wans slightly protruding stomach, How do you know its a son, what if its a daughter?

Didnt you say its that little b.a.s.t.a.r.d, making use of every opportunity, and regardless of what, all must come to this world?

Pinching the time that precisely, if not him, then who? Li Hong Yuan coldly said.

If its really him, then its also you that gave the opportunity. Every time speaking of this, they would just argue a few words. Actually, majority of the times, Jing Wan all felt that he was just being dishonest about his feelings, expressing how much he disdained, yet inherently still looked forward to that child.

Indeed, I gave the opportunity. Thats why, I now regret it, wanting to choke him to death, what to do?

The possibility of it not being him is even higher. Wouldnt this just be implicating the innocent? Jing Wan reached out and directly embraced his neck.

Li Hong Yuan carefully supported her body, Even if its not, still want to choke to death.

Jing Wan kissed him on his lips, and afterwards, just stuck to him just like that, Giving birth will be very arduous. If you really do that, then wouldnt I have suffered for nothing? Ah Yuan, can you bear? With that said, she directly kissed him, the tip of her tongue easily sliding open Li Hong Yuans lips, prying open his jaw, the most direct and deepest entanglement.

Even though his wife was seducing him because of that unborn little b.a.s.t.a.r.d, Li Hong Yuan still unhesitantly accepted.

It was already past the first three month, so certain restriction were lifted again. Of course, although lifting the restriction, the frequency certainly will need to greatly reduce. Moreover, for the most part, it will just be once.

Just once, and moreover, its very long since the last time, for the living Enma, it wasnt even enough to pick at, merely just an appetizer, completely unable to have his fill. Rather than this, he often felt that one might as well not eat. But, an appetizer for better or worse can still satisfying the craving. If one doesnt eat, then really can only continue starving. Thats why, when having the opportunity, itd be a waste to not eat.

Jing Wan also only learned after starting again that seemingly, her body after getting pregnant became even more sensitive. As such, it was also even easier for her to feel pleasure, so more or less forced a certain someone to drive faster. It was obvious, a certain someones face just darkened even more. Thus, for the sake of letting this man not record that many debts on the unborn baby, Jing Wan could only use other ways to serve him. It can be said that what they didnt do before was all brought out and done. Moreover, she was even unprecedentedly diligent, her level of embarra.s.sment completely off the charts. However, as the saying goes, unfamiliar the first time, familiar the second time. After three four times, she also just didnt feel anything of it anymore.

Jing Wan endured serving a certain someone twice tonight. Afterwards, she just directly collapsed. So tiring!

And a certain someone that had padded his stomach, held Jing Wan, kissing her somewhat sweaty temples, letting someone prepare the water. After cleaning up, he refres.h.i.+ngly fell asleep holding her.

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Great Ancestor

Posthumous t.i.tle for the founding emperor of a dynasty.