Do Not Offend the Reborn Wicked Wife-Chapter 169: Consort Xue Invites!

Long Yue huffed and puffed, and Li Qingmu gave her a look saying "You’re awesome."

Cao Yin was oblivious, never considering that someone might be scheming in the shadows, only assuming it was just the Emperor’s Heart Skill. So when he heard his little granddaughter’s words, he couldn’t help but be startled; then he looked at his grandson-in-law and saw his calm face, suspecting: "Kid, do you have a clue?"

"Grandfather, yesterday we left the Golden Hall, everything was fine, but this morning, the emperor issued this order, it inevitably makes one suspicious. This emperor has always been meticulous, if he truly wanted to constrain you, why didn’t he say it at the time?

Showing care for ministers should be a good thing, if brought up then, who would dare question it? One could only kneel and thank him for his grace. But now, this undermines his own reputation, the emperor couldn’t possibly make such a low-level mistake. There’s only one reason, he was influenced by the pillow talk!"

"Are you saying, women in the harem are interfering with politics?"

"We can’t necessarily say interfering, maybe just casually complaining, but what would the emperor think? Those women... their means are highly sophisticated, making them hard to guard against." 𝑓𝘳𝘦𝑒𝑤𝑒𝘣𝘯ℴ𝘷𝘦𝓁.𝑐𝑜𝑚

Cao Yin instantly got riled up, yelling in anger: "Those wicked harpies!"

Women interfering in politics has always been taboo, but some women are very skilled. Just a few rounds of pillow talk at the bedside, and that’s enough for some ministers to have their troubles.

Cao Yin is bold by nature, and he holds firm to his belief that women should not be involved in politics; women involved in politics is a sign of national doom!

"No, I must go see the emperor and reason with him!"

"Hey hey hey, grandfather, please don’t!"

Seeing Cao Yin turning to leave, Long Yue was scared and hurriedly went up to stop him: "Grandfather, calm down, this matter has not been settled, if you go in like this, are you questioning the emperor? Grandfather, asking for rewards is fine, but questioning is forbidden by the emperor, you really want the emperor to raid the Cao family’s home?"

"No... I didn’t intend that, just wanted to argue with the woman gossiping behind the scenes!"

"Hey, grandfather, you want to argue with a woman?"

Long Yue was speechless; an old man and a refined confubine, arms akimbo; one leaning against the arched door, the other stomping on the big bluestone and then cursing each other madly...

That scene is truly unbearable to watch!

Cao Yin probably also realized it was inappropriate and shamefully retreated: "Alright, alright, you two are educated, full of strategies, tell me, what to do with this matter?"

"Just go along with what the emperor said, besides, grandfather is right, it’s better to have our little uncle watched. In case of any mishaps!"

"Alright then, with you two watching that boy, I’m relieved, you are steady and resourceful, surely you’ll be able to keep him in check. Also, since you’re staying at the General Mansion, let’s give... well, twenty-four guards, this measure is not excessive, the emperor won’t have any thoughts!"

Cough cough cough...

Long Yue wanted to say, the emperor might not have thoughts, but we do. So many people, we still need to hire some servants, can’t afford it, alright?

"Grandfather, my family’s Prime Minister’s salary is not high!"

Grandfather, we have no money, okay?

Still need to buy land, rent a store to open a shop, the expenses are too much, barely making ends meet, how can we support the General Mansion’s people?

Cao Yin was also magnanimous, waving his hand: "Don’t worry about money and provisions, there are many battle spoils in this residence, very valuable, auctioning one out would be alright?"

Long Yue, "..."

"Hahaha, just joking, don’t worry, when grandfather returns to Xinan, he will arrange everything properly. Besides, there’s that child A shao too, his expenses are not small."

Having money eased Long Yue’s worried heart.

Next was moving in.

Long Yue didn’t bring much, so a slight organization was enough, she wanted her master Duanmu Nan to live with them, but he refused.

He said the General Mansion was too conspicuous, he only wanted to find a secluded place to open a small medical clinic, to save people, nothing more.

Long Yue admired her master’s noble character and thus refrained from persuasion.

Yun Niang joined them in moving into the General Mansion, settled in a quiet courtyard, surrounded by flowers, the environment serene, she expressed delight.

Cao Yin would stay in the Capital City for over a month, returning only after spring starts, thus during this period, Cao Xiao was taught by him, leaving Long Yue unhindered, only bothering her Prime Minister.

Every morning, Cao Yin, like swatting flies, forcibly woke him from the bed and dragged him along with Cao Xiao for training.

Running, combat, boxing, blade technique...

Each one going around, without a break.

Every time Li Qingmu returned bruised and battered, he would gaze at Long Yue with resentful eyes, carrying a light plea within them, yet Long Yue was heartless, said "Rightly deserved", and walked away.

Joking aside, if not trained, he would be vibrant by nightfall, then exhaust her to the brink of death, so to sleep peacefully, train him, train him fiercely!

This year’s festival wasn’t very pleasant, but barely satisfying; at least Long Yue, her grandfather, and little uncle spent it together, harmoniously.

The court discontinued activities during the festival holidays, the last assembly was specially convened for welcoming the triumphant army, so Li Qingmu stayed at home during this time, accompanying his little wife.

He knew a war without smoke could happen at any moment, the only thing he could do was cherish the present happiness as much as possible.

But good times didn’t last long, after New Year’s Eve, only the fifth day, someone from the palace arrived.

"Lady Jiao, tomorrow Consort Xue is hosting a banquet, she requests your presence! This is the invitation."

A eunuch dusted his horsetail whisk, smiling and saying, but from his eyes, there was malice.

Consort Xue, a Chang family’s daughter, no need to elaborate, it was certainly about the last incident regarding Chang Lexi.

Ha, revenge has already begun so quickly?

Long Yue faced it without fear, curling her lips into a cold smile, taking the invitation, "Rest assured, eunuch, I will attend punctually!"

"In that case, this slave will take his leave!"

"Little Yue’er, that Consort Xue is surely looking for trouble, we shouldn’t go! Later find an excuse to refuse."

Concerned for Long Yue’s disadvantage, Cao Yin offered advice, even though it seemed awkward, it was his grandfather’s concern.

Long Yue shook her head: "No! You can’t avoid trouble forever, Consort Xue is trying to give me a hard time, constant evasion won’t work; why not take the initiative? Don’t worry, grandpa, Yue’er knows what she’s doing, she wants to harm me? Let’s see if she’s capable!"

Li Qingmu, beside her, lightly sipped tea: "Yue’er, if I don’t receive your message by noon, I’ll storm into the Imperial Palace with my blade!"

He casually spoke, but the words were full of murderous intent.

If you don’t return, I’ll rebel!

"Right! This kid Xiao Mu is right, Yue’er, if you don’t come back, I’ll enter the palace myself!"

Seeing the old and the young both protecting her like this, Long Yue felt warm inside, chuckled lightly: "I won’t be in any trouble, she wants to mess with me, not enough!"

The next day, Long Yue entered the palace!