Xiao Ze understood everything when he saw the scene.
This was Su Xiaoqi's attitude.
They could not go back to the way things were.
At the banquet, Xiao Yi fully utilized his excellent speaking skills as a manager of a large supermarket.
He spoke of the difficulties they had faced over the past two years.
But because Sister Xiaoqi was there, she led them to overcome them one by one.
"That's right, Sister Xiaoqi bought us a big house and hired many teachers for us.
There were teachers for martial arts, teachers for academics, teachers for carpentry, teachers for blacksmithing, and teachers for accounting..."
Xiao Xique and Xiao Yi spoke one after another.
Xiao Ze listened intently, and he suddenly saw the gap between him and Su Xiaoqi.
His persistent heart slowly began to fade.
But he was still unwilling.
How could he just abandon more than ten years of affection?
He took a sip of wine and said with great emotion, "Your Sister Xiaoqi hasn't even read a book. Following a top scholar, can her life be good?"
He was now worried that Su Xiaoqi and Shen Yun's marital relationship would not be good.
He believed that in this world, no second man would sincerely treat Su Xiaoqi except himself.
Xiao Yi said at the right time, "Brother Ze, you might have a little misunderstanding.
Sister Xiaoqi and Minister Shen get along very well. They even published "A Summary of Agricultural Affairs," which is sold in our supermarket. I'll get it for you to see next time."
Xiao Xique also provided divine assistance:
"Yes, yes, Sister Xiaoqi didn't read books before, but Master Shen patiently taught her.
Now Sister Xiaoqi can write beautiful zanhua small script, and she can also draw beautiful pictures."
"Are they really that good?" Xiao Ze's heart ached, but he couldn't help but ask.
Xiao Yi pondered for a moment and told the truth, "Very good, they are the best couple I have ever seen, no one else."
Instead of giving Brother Ze a glimmer of hope, it was better to completely extinguish his hope.
Lest he have unnecessary thoughts in his heart, which would harm himself and Sister Xiaoqi.
Life now was good, and they wanted to maintain it.
The meal was lively, and Xiao Ze and Xiao Yi got drunk together.
It was just a pity for Xiao Xique, Xiao Liu, Xiao Jiu, and the others.
The next day, Su Xiaoqi just smiled when she found out, saying nothing.
Xiao Ze had been too depressed, and it was rare for him to express his emotions so openly.
It was fitting for him to indulge in such unrestrained venting.
It would also prevent him from always appearing mature and steady.
Bearing things he shouldn't have to bear.
Shen Yun returned with the dew. It was already the third watch.
He thought Su Xiaoqi had already fallen asleep.
To his surprise, she was sitting by the window, lost in thought, and he couldn't help but approach her.
As soon as he entered, he brought in the cold air from outside, chilling Su Xiaoqi, who quickly retreated.
He shook his head, almost forgetting that his little wife was very afraid of the cold.
He quickly took a step back and changed his clothes before coming over.
Su Xiaoqi handed him the hot water bottle she was holding and asked with a smile,
"How did it go? Was everything handled?"
Shen Yun nodded, "Xiao Ze is from the Western Frontier Army. They have gathered over ten thousand people for this expedition.
More than five thousand of them have already entered the capital, and they are reportedly all part of Xiao Ze's contingent."
Su Xiaoqi said, "He is so trusted by General Huang. If we can persuade him, won't it be twice the result with half the effort?"
Shen Yun shook his head.
"For him to reach this point from an exile within two years, he must have risked his life countless times.
There must have been no shortage of General Huang's support for him."
Therefore, he believed that persuading him would be a difficult task.
Su Xiaoqi, however, said, "Perhaps we can try."
She had observed Xiao Ze carefully today. Although his temper was not good, and he was somewhat stubborn, he was still a reasonable person.
When she had tried to persuade him not to assist evildoers before, he had shown a moment of hesitation.
This showed that he also knew that what he was doing was unjust.
However, he had not expressed any opposition.
Perhaps it was not that he genuinely did not object, but rather that he had not yet found the impetus to refuse.
If possible, she was willing to be that impetus.
Shen Yun saw through Su Xiaoqi's thoughts at a glance. He did not agree with Su Xiaoqi going.
"Husband, I know you have made thorough preparations and will definitely not lose.
But wouldn't it be better without bloodshed?"
Although Su Xiaoqi's words made sense, Shen Yun still insisted,
"Wife, you don't need to go."
That Su Ze, in front of him, harbored covetous intentions towards his wife and even dared to persuade her to leave him and go with him.
How could Shen Yun dare to let them spend more time together?
Although he believed in his wife's sincerity towards him.
But it was better to be safe than sorry.
After all, he had only been with his wife for two years.
That person, however, had over ten years of affection.
If he was not careful, or if his wife softened her heart, she might be taken away by him.
Therefore, no matter how Su Xiaoqi pleaded, Shen Yun insisted on disagreeing.
In short, he did not want Su Xiaoqi to have too much contact with Xiao Ze.
He comforted Su Xiaoqi, "He can't make any big waves!"
Finally, he persuaded Su Xiaoqi not to take action.
Su Xiaoqi sighed, hoping that Xiao Ze would not do anything foolish.
After thinking about it, she immediately covered her mouth. She suddenly remembered something.
Her jinxing attribute seemed to have completely recovered.
This was why she chose to be with Shen Yun in the first place.
As long as she was with him, she could turn danger into safety, and bad things could turn good.
She originally thought it was a coincidence, but after trying it many times, she found it hard not to believe.
Moreover, during this time, she always felt that her space seemed to have life.
Many things were beyond her control.
The space could distinguish things on its own.
As she accumulated good deeds, the mist in the space gradually dissipated.
The entire mountain shape of Yuanbao Mountain gradually emerged.
But even now, she still didn't know what was in the mountains.
Her consciousness could not extend there, nor could she explore it.
Su Xiaoqi fell into deep thought.
Shen Yun felt a pang of alarm. He could no longer see through her thoughts as he could before, which made him very uneasy.
He didn't know what she was thinking, nor could he probe the secrets she had hidden.
The winter this year was very cold, but the New Year's festival was celebrated with great liveliness.
Because this was the first New Year that Su Xiaoqi and Shen Yun's family spent in the capital.
Therefore, everyone attached great importance to it.
They prepared a large table of dishes and invited Xiao Yi, Xiao Xique, and Xiao Ze, who had come incognito, to a reunion dinner.
The family lit bright candles, reunited, had delicious food on the table, and everyone chatted and laughed, clinking glasses, creating an excellent atmosphere.
Madam Zhao looked at the younger generation below with great kindness, constantly urging them to eat and drink.
She also prepared a large red envelope for each of them.
Xiao Ze held the thick red packet, knowing that it must contain a large gold ingot.
His eyes turned slightly red.
He had never enjoyed such warmth.
There was a kind elder at the table.
Surrounded by brothers and sisters with whom he had grown up.
He had attended many such banquets before.
But those were all celebration banquets in the military camp.
Filled with too much power and lust.
How could they be so pure and sincere?
Amidst the laughter and chatter, his cold heart was also infected by everyone's enthusiasm.
He took the initiative to get up and toasted Madam Zhao.
Thanking her for the red envelope.
He also got up to toast Shen Yun, the host.
Then he raised his eyes to look at Su Xiaoqi.
She was wearing clothes of a similar color to Shen Yun today.
One was a lake-blue robe embroidered with bamboo, making Shen Yun look tall and gentle.
The other was a lake-blue embroidered magnolia qipao, with a delicate figure and exquisite appearance.
The two were like a perfect couple, sitting together, occasionally laughing and talking. They were made for each other, nothing more.
And he was merely an outsider!
Xiao Ze originally had many obsessions in his heart, but after eating this New Year's Eve dinner, he felt as if the persistent thoughts hidden deep in his heart had suddenly become insignificant.
Perhaps some things were destined long ago!