Huangfu Xu chewed heartily, listening to his elder brother's words, he couldn't help but nod, "I don't think they have the ability to have offspring anymore, how can they survive the winter? Big brother, are you joking!"
Fan Zehao glared at him, "You're never serious. What business is it of yours if my wife and I are talking? You're just interrupting. You might as well think about what to do with those two women of yours!"
Huangfu Xu pouted, very nonchalantly, and said, "I remember that Hedong Prefecture is the fief of Prince Xian, right? There are living tyrants in his fief, daring to ride on his head and be arrogant. I just couldn't stand it, so I'll give him something to do, to clean up his house, lest he cause trouble and lose his fief one day."
After speaking, he winked at his elder brother and laughed, "Big brother, look how considerate I am, I'm so touched by myself!"
Zhao Jiaqi covered her face, how could he say such shameless words so righteously!
She said, "Prince Xian hasn't said a word, hasn't even met them, and he's already been struck by a sword!"
Fan Zehao nodded solemnly, "Well, misfortune doesn't distinguish between time, place, or person."
"However, from now on, let's stay away from Huangfu Xu. This guy seems a bit abnormal now. I think he's been stimulated. Let's not accidentally become the next target of his schemes!"
He observed this, and Zhao Jiaqi also felt that Huangfu Xu's behavior this time was somewhat dark, and his manipulation skills were truly superb!
"I guess he has endocrine imbalance and needs yin and yang to combine, or he's in heat and needs someone to comfort his rotten heart, or someone needs to use a needle to stitch up his broken heart. Maybe then this person will be normal."
He said it earnestly, and Zhao Jiaqi listened with great interest. The two of them discussed it in front of the person concerned, and the atmosphere was gradually reaching a climax by Fan Zehao!
Huangfu Xu didn't get angry when he heard this. He curled his lips and smiled, and the next sentence caught them off guard, "I crippled those five people and told them we are staying here. If they want the people, if they want revenge, they can come. Anyway, this fief belongs to Prince Xian, and you two are here to inspect whether the prefect of Hedong Prefecture is competent. Isn't this killing two birds with one stone? Look how well I'm doing things for you."
"You're welcome, it's what a brother should do!"
Finally, Huangfu Xu gave Fan Zehao and Zhao Jiaqi a particularly annoying wink and smile, looking very happy!
On the contrary, Zhao Jiaqi was so angry her nose almost twitched, "How is this killing two birds with one stone? It's clearly killing three birds with one stone. You're getting Prince Xian to deal with the local tyrants, and you're getting us to see if the local prefect is doing his job. And no matter the outcome, you'll be the hero who saves the beauty. How can your heart be so wicked!"
"So, we did the bad things, and he reaped the rewards. No wonder he deliberately babbled with those people. It turns out we were all calculated by him." Fan Zehao also said indignantly!
Now, neither of them could laugh anymore. They glared at him fiercely!
"Wife, don't be angry. After this is dealt with, see how your husband takes revenge for you!"
Fan Zehao, the doting husband, while serving his wife food, comforted her and didn't forget to glare back at Huangfu Xu!
The latter was indifferent. Anyway, his goal was achieved. They would talk about what happened later!
After the meal, Fan Zehao settled his wife and then called Shi He, instructing him, "You've worked hard tonight. Strengthen the defenses around here and be careful of those people coming for revenge!"
Shi He naturally understood who the prince was referring to and cupped his hands, "Your subordinate will definitely not let those petty thieves disturb your rest!"
In the eyes of the guards who were training their hand speed, those people were just a bunch of harmful pests, not worth mentioning. However, they were even more wary of whether they would resort to insidious means, as these people were not honorable.
In the middle of the night, the entire courtyard was calm and peaceful. No matter how wide Shi He's eyes were scanning the courtyard, he didn't see this group of people!
As the sun slowly rose in the east and the sky brightened, Shi He's heart sank. It was a pity to have lost an opportunity for practice!
After getting up, washing, and having breakfast, Prince Xian's carriage stopped outside. Shopkeeper Wang led Prince Xian to the backyard and then discreetly retreated. He also served Prince Xian another breakfast.
As soon as Huangfu Xian sat down, a pair of chopsticks and a bowl appeared in front of him. He smiled and said to the three people in front of him, "Not to mention the appearance of Ying Xiong's subordinates, but their perceptiveness is truly first-class!"
The three of them looked at the oblivious Prince Xian, who was still commenting on Shopkeeper Wang's appearance. Their smiles were all different!
Huangfu Xu smiled the most heartily and sincerely. He followed his words and said, "Yes, yes, Brother Xian is absolutely right. This shopkeeper might look a bit plain, but he has perceptiveness, which is his strength. I guess Ying Xiong hired him precisely for this reason!"
Huangfu Xian looked at him in surprise. He usually contradicted him, but today he agreed with him.
When something unusual happens, there must be a reason. This guy might be plotting something bad.
"Sister-in-law, what do you think?"
Zhao Jiaqi looked up at Huangfu Xian, gave a weak laugh, and gave him a "you guess" look before changing the subject, "Do you see anything new in our dining room?"
Huangfu Xian scanned the room when he heard this. He didn't notice anything new, but rather a key figure was missing!
"Where is Xiao Ce? Why don't I see him!"
As he mentioned this, Zhao Jiaqi's eyes also turned to Fan Zehao. She also wanted to ask why Xiao Ce was missing. What was going on in Jianghe Town that would make a gluttonous general go on a diet, and Xiao Ce wasn't even fat!
Fan Zehao felt a bit awkward, but at this moment, as long as he wasn't awkward, his wife couldn't do anything to him!
He still used the old excuse, "Xiao Ce said that losing weight requires persistence. This isn't it, he wants to run all the way from Jianghe Town to exercise his body and strengthen his endurance, so... you are all men, you understand!"
Huangfu Xian and Huangfu Xu heard this strange story for the first time. They looked at each other and smiled, not taking it seriously at all!
Their elder brother doing this was probably hiding something from their sister-in-law to prevent her from worrying. Neither of the brothers revealed it, but it wasn't as if their sister-in-law didn't know.