Chapter 843 1 Be careful
After shopping, it was already late, so Tao Muzhan went back home by himself. The next morning, he went to the Zhuang Mansion to visit Zhuang Xianhui.
Zhuang Xianhui chose to receive guests in the front hall.
"Brother, please take a seat."
Tao Muzhan nodded and smiled.
"Okay, Hui'er, sit down too."
After sitting down, he slowly explained the reason.
"The plan you came up with yesterday was brilliant."
"After you left, Yuan'er kept begging me to forgive you. I took the opportunity to say that unless she agreed to be a lover, I would not forgive you. She reluctantly accepted and exchanged tokens with me to establish a relationship."
"With this relationship, I can use it as an excuse to please my future father-in-law and mother-in-law, visit Xu's house frequently, relax Lord Xu's vigilance, and discuss state affairs with him in a logical way, trying to persuade him to surrender."
"After Lord Xu, it's Lord An, and then the Tongshitai people. Follow the procedures, and everything will go smoothly."
Seeing Hui'er's slightly embarrassed expression, he was shocked by what he realized later.
"Oh, I was discussing the political situation with you again, and I forgot you said that you didn't understand."
Zhuang Xianhui lowered her eyes, acting as if she was ashamed of herself.
"My younger sister is foolish and I am sorry to make you laugh, Brother Mu Zhan."
Tao Muzhan felt comforted and relieved.
"How can you be stupid? I know you are just not interested in this."
"You are a good wife and mother, dedicated to your family. In my opinion, you are much more noble than those of us who have entered the Jade Steps."
Zhuang Xianhui smiled slightly.
"Thank you, Brother Mu Zhan, for your praise."
Tao Muzhan's expression turned serious and he made a promise.
"One thing, please rest assured."
"She and I are just lovers, and there is no way we can go further."
"I will never marry her, nor will I touch her."
Zhuang Xianhui disagrees.
"Brother Mu Zhan, how can you be so sure? In my opinion, everything has its chances of happening."
Tao Muzhan's eyes were fixed and his mind was steadfast.
"As for this matter alone, there is no such thing as a sure thing for me."
After all, marriage is a big deal, so out of respect, Zhuang Xianhui kindly gave a reminder before using the plan.
"I think someone might be plotting against us. Brother Mu Zhan, be careful."
Tao Muzhan was in a fog and confused.
"You mean, Yuan'er will plot against me?"
Zhuang Xianhui did not say it explicitly.
"I'm just giving instructions, not referring to anyone else."
Knowing his concern, Tao Muzhan's eyes were filled with happiness.
"Okay, I'll listen to you and be careful."
After the conversation, Tao Muzhan said goodbye and went to Xu's house to continue his plan.
Zhuang Xianhui left the front hall and returned to the bedroom.
Ning Xuanfeng helped his wife sit down and asked about the progress.
"How was the matchmaking going?"
Zhuang Xianhui raised her eyebrows and smiled.
"We are already a couple."
Ning Xuanfeng applauded and cast an admiring look.
"My wife is so amazing."
When they looked into each other's eyes, Zhuang Xianhui looked shy and tender.
"Thank you, husband, for your appreciation."
She sat close and held her husband's hand.
"I brought them together, initially to test Brother Mu Zhan's feelings, and now to protect Sister Yuan."
"In theory, this is a perfect match, and it is indeed a beautiful thing."
"But Sister Yuan is affectionate, but Brother Mu Zhan is not. After marriage, Sister Yuan may be treated coldly and indifferently."
"This is not my intention, what can I do?"
Ning Xuanfeng took out a small stool, sat down, looked up at his wife, and enjoyed the feeling of humility.
"When the time is right, make it clear to Master Xiao Tao and withdraw from between them."
"Master Tao has no one to turn to, and Miss Xu is close to him. Their feelings will come naturally. Just like us, we get married first and then fall in love."
Zhuang Xianhui's eyes are as gentle as a willow.
"When is the right time? From what my husband said, it seems like we have to wait until they get married."
Ning Xuanfeng was obedient and gave advice to his wife.
"After we get married, of course."
"Master Xiao Tao is free now, and it is very likely that he will find another woman and complete the relationship between husband and wife."
"So, in essence, it's like having another you."
"Ms. Xu is still being ignored by Master Xiao Tao. In the days that follow, a new person will appear, and she will continue to be jealous and fight."
As he thought about it, he began to have doubts.
"Madam, are you sure that Miss Xu is interested in Master Tao?"
"I remember that some time ago, she tried every possible means to attract my attention with evil intentions."
"Why do I feel that she has no mood for love and only wants to fight with you and win?"
Zhuang Xianhui slowly raised her leg and placed it on his leg.
"What my husband thinks is what Sister Yuan thinks."
"She also felt that no matter what she did, regardless of love, it was all to win me over."
Ning Xuanfeng was happy and massaged her legs.
"I think he is jealous of you, because you are so favored by the emperor."
"From her perspective, the emperor treated her harshly and favored you. Everything he did to her was unfair. She must be upset."
Zhuang Xianhui talked about the matter in a leisurely manner.
"My husband, you don't know that Sister Yuan doesn't care about the so-called fatherly love of the emperor. It's probably because Lord Xu has given her enough fatherly love."
"Among all the princes and princesses, she was the only one I saw who did not feel jealous towards me because of this. Therefore, when I was young, I chose to become close sisters with her."
Ning Xuanfeng blinked and looked at his wife.
"Then what reason does she have to keep fighting with you?"
Zhuang Xianhui leaned down and got close to him.
"Tell me, what could be the reason? My husband pretends to be stupid on purpose, willing to be a supporting role to set off my concubine."
Ning Xuanfeng is acting coquettishly.
"Just go ahead and say it. I like to hear you say it."
Zhuang Xianhui said meaningfully, picked up his belt and played with it at will.
"Since childhood, Sister Yuan has always paid close attention to Brother Mu Zhan's every move. Anyone with a discerning eye can tell that she has feelings for him."
"She has a stubborn temper and is very proud. Even when facing her own heart, she is still stubborn and refuses to admit that she has a crush on someone."
"So, she used the political situation as an excuse to get close to Brother Mu Zhan. She pretended to be against me, fighting back and forth, doing everything in her power, trying to deceive everyone, including herself."
"In this case, if she is rejected by Brother Mu Zhan, there will be no emotional hurt, but only a failure of her plan."
"She can comfort herself that it's not that she is plain-looking and Brother Mu Zhan doesn't like her; it's that Zhuang Xianhui has no sense of the overall situation, is willful and ignorant, and relies on power to do whatever she wants and obstruct her plans for the government."
Ning Xuanfeng curled his lips.
"She's so tired of competing with herself."
Zhuang Xianhui expressed her understanding.
"It is not easy to see yourself clearly. It takes time and experience. Many people are like her, innocent and pure."
Ning Xuanfeng opened his arms and wrapped them around her waist.
"In my heart, only my wife deserves the words 'innocent and pure', and she is pure in the sense that she gets up early and bathes, and is not stained by dust."
Zhuang Xianhui smiled and reached out to hook his nose.
"Humph, my husband has improper thoughts all day long, which makes me feel uneasy."
Ning Xuanfeng snuggled up to her, buried his head in her delicate beauty, and indulged himself to the fullest.
"Yes, yes, I am wrong. I am sorry, my lady."
Zhuang Xianhui pushed him away forcefully.
"You are punished. Take off your shoes and socks."
Ning Xuanfeng looked at him with pity and asked weakly.
"Just take it off, madam, don't you have any other instructions?"
Zhuang Xianhui untied his belt, held one end in her hand, and tied the other end around his neck.
"What do you think? Playing ignorant."
Ning Xuanfeng couldn't help herself and reached into her skirt.
"Thank you for the reward, my lady. I am overjoyed."
Zhuang Xianhui slapped the back of his hand to block his action.
"Don't act rashly. Follow my instructions."
Ning Xuanfeng was extremely pleased to be disciplined by his wife.
"Yes……"