Chapter 647 Anecdotes of the Bai Family!

Yijing, Baifu

In the study of Bai Mansion at night, Bai Wanhao sat in the main seat, while Bai Changrong and his wife Hu, Bai Changjiu and his wife Cui were on both sides. The expressions of the five members of the family were very serious, and the atmosphere in the room was also very solemn...

He glanced at his two sons and daughters-in-law, and seeing that no one was willing to speak first, Bai Wanhao took the initiative to look at his eldest son, Bai Changrong, and asked:

"Evergreen, is there any news from the Guards Department about the Marshal wanting to hear your report?"

Bai Changrong, who already had a solemn expression, faced his father's question and immediately shook his head bitterly and said:
"I submitted a petition ten days ago, but the Attendant Department has not responded to my request!"

Although he had expected this, Bai Wanhao's heart sank when he heard this answer. After hesitating for a moment, he looked at Bai Changrong very seriously and asked:

"Evergreen, I have a question, and you have to answer me honestly!"

Seeing his father so serious, Bai Changrong nodded seriously and said, although he didn't know what the question was.
"Dad, just ask whatever you want to ask. Changrong will tell you the truth!"

Seeing that Bai Changrong's eyes showed no hesitation, Bai Wanhao asked in a calm voice:
"Did you do anything corrupt or illegal during your time in Dongning?"

Bai Changrong was stunned at first, then shook his head and said helplessly:
“Dad, when the Fengwu Army first started to rectify its military discipline, you told me that the Fengwu Army was different from other armies, and that Ye Mingsheng was a man who could do great things. You asked me to follow him and strive to have my wife and children honored, so that our family could one day become a noble family. I haven’t forgotten a single word of your words, and I’ve kept them in my heart…”

"I did accept money when I was in the Liao army, but I was honest and upright in the Fengwu army. I didn't dare to bend the law for personal gain. I have a clear conscience. Besides, your father gives me so much money every year to support my life. I don't spend much in the military camp and I don't lack money at all. Why would I do such a thing?"

Although Bai Changrong felt very wronged, Bai Wanhao wanted to believe his son, but in order to find out the truth of the matter, he closed his eyes and said:
"Changrong, if you really have a clear conscience, swear to me in your mother's name!"

As soon as these words came out, the other four people in the room showed surprise on their faces. Mrs. Hu, who was sitting next to him, cared about her husband and hesitated for a moment before admonishing Bai Wanhao:

"We all know what kind of person Dad Changrong is. If he said so, then he really didn't take it. Why bother disturbing mother-in-law?"

After Hu finished speaking, Bai Changjiu also followed suit and advised:
"Dad, what the eldest sister-in-law said is right. We all know the character of the eldest brother. The Marshal may not see the eldest brother for another reason!"

Facing the dissuasion of his son and daughter-in-law, Bai Wanhao sat with his eyes closed and said nothing. Seeing this, Bai Changrong, who also remained silent, also made a decision. He stood up, walked to Bai Wanhao and knelt down, then with a sad look on his face, he said very seriously:
“The unfilial son Bai Changrong swears that if I do anything corrupt or abuse the power in the Fengwu Army, my mother Cao will never rest in peace in her netherworld…”

After hearing his son's tearful oath, Bai Wanhao finally believed what his eldest son said. Bai Changrong and Bai Changjiu were both born to Bai Wanhao's wife, Cao, and both sons were very filial to their mother. However, Cao unfortunately passed away due to illness three years ago, and the two brothers of the Bai family were very sad about this. Now that Bai Changrong dared to swear in the name of his mother, it naturally showed that he really had a clear conscience.

Bai Wanhao stood up and personally helped his eldest son who was kneeling on the ground up. He patted Bai Changrong on the shoulder and gave him an apologetic look.

As the supreme commander of the Fengwu Army, Ye Mingsheng was very diligent. Although his day was already fully scheduled with various meetings, Ye Mingsheng was also very serious about the reports of generals from all over the country. Under normal circumstances, he would meet with you within three to five days to listen to your work reports.

It is almost unheard of that Bai Changrong had submitted his memorial but had not been received within ten days. This is why Bai Wanhao was so worried. In his opinion, Ye Mingsheng might be sending out some kind of political signal by doing this, and this political signal is most likely not conducive to Bai Changrong, or even to the Bai family.

After asking his eldest son, Bai Wanhao turned his attention to his youngest son, Bai Changjiu, and his daughter-in-law, Cui, and slowly said:
"Changjiu, you have many friends when you work in Yijing. Have you heard any news about your elder brother?"

Bai Changjiu shook his head without thinking and said:
"My colleague in the Governor's Office, his younger brother works in the Palace Attendant's Office. I used his connections to ask about my eldest brother, but he knew nothing..."

When Bai Changjiu was speaking, his wife Cui's eyes flickered, as if she had thought of something. Bai Wanhao also noticed this keenly. When Bai Changjiu finished speaking, he asked Cui:

"Second daughter-in-law, if you know anything, just tell me!"

Hearing what Bai Wanhao said, Cui hesitated for a moment and said slowly:
"I heard from my parents when I went back to my parents' home that when the Marshal returned home after fighting in Hebei and Henan, he went to see the third sister on purpose. The third sister seemed to have mentioned the matter of the eldest brother to the Marshal, which made the Marshal very unhappy!"

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone in the room was shocked, and Bai Wanhao even looked annoyed. He began to regret why he let his daughter influence Ye Mingsheng.

Bai Wanhao pondered for a long time, then looked at Cui and said:
"Is there any remedy for this matter?"

After the words fell, Bai Changrong and his wife, as well as Bai Changjiu, all looked at Cui. Feeling the worry in everyone's eyes, Cui quickly comforted them and said:

“Dad, don’t worry too much at this moment. Third sister is still pregnant. The Marshal will definitely not be too angry. Even if he is a little angry, when the little one is born, his anger will subside. What’s more, third sister and Madam An have a very good relationship. With Madam An mediating, nothing will happen to third sister and eldest brother…”

Bai Wanhao nodded after hearing this, but after hesitating for a moment, he looked at Cui and asked:

"I want to meet Mr. Cui. Can you introduce me to my second daughter-in-law?"

Although many members of the Cui family served in the government, Cui obviously knew who Bai Wanhao was referring to. She said with some difficulty:

"Dad, since you asked me, I will definitely introduce you to someone. However, Third Uncle is in a high position and has a lot of things to do every day. He is also very busy with the affairs of the Chief Secretary. I'm afraid he won't have much time during this period!"

Although Bai Wanhao felt a little unhappy after hearing Cui's refusal, this matter was related to the future development of the family, so Bai Wanhao still spoke shamelessly:
"I know that Lord Cui is busy with government affairs. I won't bother you too much, and I am willing to wait!" Seeing that her father-in-law had said this, it would be too disrespectful if she still didn't agree, so Cui nodded and said:
"Dad, I understand. I will go back to my mother's house tomorrow and talk to my third uncle!"

After getting this answer, Bai Wanhao nodded with satisfaction and said:
"Very good! If this thing is done, you, my second daughter-in-law, will have made a great contribution to our family!"

After chatting for a while, seeing that it was getting late, Bai Wanhao asked everyone to go back and rest.

Bai Changjiu and Cui returned to the room. Cui asked the maid to light the kerosene lamp and was about to remove her makeup in front of the mirror. At this moment, a pair of big hands hugged her slender waist. Cui was not surprised by such a sudden attack but laughed and scolded:
"What do you want to do, you idiot?"

Bai Changjiu, who was standing behind her, was intoxicatedly smelling his wife's black hair. His big hands also became restless, and he asked:
"Madam, why do you think our father wants to see Uncle San..."

Cui was also somewhat confused by Bai Changjiu, and she said with a blushing face and a smile:

"You are a provincial governor, but you still don't see your father's intention. Your father wants to curry favor with my third uncle. The Marshal doesn't like women interfering in politics, but there is only one exception, and that is the old lady. The Marshal is a filial person. If the old lady says something good about your sister, then the Marshal's anger will disappear, and your eldest brother will be saved!"

Hearing Cui say that her father was going to curry favor with someone powerful, Bai Changjiu felt a little uncomfortable, but he still said:

"Then for the sake of our family, my lady, you must work hard!"

Upon hearing this, Cui said with a frown:
"If you want me to help you, then you have to see how you perform, my husband. Otherwise, I'm too lazy to ask for help!"

Bai Changjiu understood what was said, and he smiled and picked Cui up by the waist and said:

"My lady, please rest assured that my husband will satisfy you tonight!"

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Yijing, Governor's Mansion

The beautiful woman in the room was playing the piano, and the melodious sound of the piano spread throughout the courtyard. Ye Mingsheng closed his eyes and leaned back in the chair, listening to the melodious sound of the piano.

After a long time, the song was finished. Ye Mingsheng opened his eyes and praised Murong Qingwu sincerely:

"Qingwu, you play the piano so well. After listening to your song, I feel so relaxed all over!"

Facing Ye Mingsheng's praise, Murong Qingwu smiled faintly and said:

"My dear husband, thank you for your compliment. I have not played with you for a long time and I am already very unfamiliar with you!"

Holding Murong Qingwu's hand, Ye Mingsheng said some intimate words between husband and wife, which made Murong Qingwu blush. Seeing that the atmosphere was almost set, Ye Mingsheng hugged Murong Qingwu in his arms and said earnestly:
“Qingwu, don’t hate your uncle. He had no choice but to remove your family from the family tree. He was protecting you…”

After hearing what Ye Mingsheng said, although Murong Qingwu didn't understand what Ye Mingsheng meant, she still said very seriously:

"Since Qingwu has married my husband, she is a member of the Ye family and has nothing to do with the Murong family anymore!"

Listening to Murong Qingwu's words, a faint smile appeared on Ye Mingsheng's face. Looking at the serious expression on her face, he couldn't help but kiss her red lips. He didn't let her go until Murong Qingwu was almost out of breath after kissing her.

Although Murong Qingwu was a concubine in the Ye Mansion, as the legitimate daughter of the Murong family, she was a very special existence in the Ye Mansion. However, with the outbreak of the public opinion war between the Fengwu Army and the Luoan Court, Murong Qingwu's situation took a sharp turn for the worse.

First, Murong Lun removed Murong Yuliang's family and Murong Hui from the Murong family genealogy, causing them to lose their identity as members of the Murong family and their strong support. Secondly, Murong Lun, who was promoted as the Minister of Personnel of the Luo'an court, also acted as the vanguard of the anti-Fengwu Army and publicly denounced Ye Mingsheng as a traitor, which immediately aroused anger within the Fengwu Army.

Although Murong Yuliang and Murong quickly made their attitudes clear, being loyal to the Fengwu Army and Ye Mingsheng and drawing a clear line between themselves and their elder brother and father, there were still people in the Ye Mansion who used some things to be sarcastic to Murong Qingwu. Murong Qingwu did not argue with these people and suffered some grievances...

"Your family and Murong Hui have already drawn a line with Murong Lun and are standing on Ye's side at this time. Naturally, I trust you. I have already given the order that anyone who gossips in the mansion will be severely punished!" Ye Mingsheng smiled and said, gently scratching Murong Qingwu's face:

Listening to Ye Mingsheng's words, Murong Qingwu, who had suffered a lot of grievances these days, couldn't help but show some emotion in her eyes, and two lines of tears flowed from the corners of her eyes and she whispered:

"Thank you husband!"

After wiping the tears from Murong Qingwu's face, Ye Mingsheng said with a smile:

"Don't worry, with me, Ye, here, no one can bully you!"

After comforting Murong Qingwu for a while, Ye Mingsheng whispered in her ear that they would make a baby together tonight. Then he turned and left amid Murong Qingwu's embarrassed and angry voice, and walked out of Murong Qingwu's courtyard. Looking at Murong Qingwu who was standing at the door watching him leave, Ye Mingsheng smiled and waved his hand, with some emotion welling up in his heart.

“Qingwu, how great it would be if you had not been born in the Murong family. Maybe we could really…”

(End of this chapter)