At this time, Liu-shi had already left the main seat of the hall. She was not her son's wife, so she was too lazy to entertain guests here. She directly used the excuse that she was not feeling well and left the hall to return to the backyard.
Although Yuan Shao knew that Liu shi was pretending, but the concubine did not like the ex-wife's son. Yuan Shao also did not have a good solution. He could only turn a blind eye and let her go, but he could not help but feel depressed.
A group of civil officials and generals gathered around Yuan Shao, toasting each other.
Xu You observed Yuan Shao's expression and naturally saw that Yuan Shao's mood wasn't too good. He was originally good at bootlicking, so he naturally wanted to please Yuan Shao and obtain some rewards at the same time.
Xu You's gaze swept across the hall and immediately saw Yuan Xi and Yuan Tan who were 'embracing' each other affectionately. She immediately shot over to Yuan Shao's side and said,"My lord, look."
Yuan Shao looked in the direction of the voice and saw Yuan Tan and Yuan Xi hugging each other, talking and laughing.
"My lord, the second young master is pure and kind. He loves his younger brother and respects his elder brother.”Xu You took the opportunity to say something nice.
High-level flattery did not mean directly flattering the boss himself, as it was likely to incur the boss's annoyance. However, Xu You's indirect flattery was like a spring breeze and rain, silently nourishing things.
It seemed like he was praising Yuan Xi, but in fact, he was filming Yuan Shao. Moreover, it was not abrupt, making people feel very comfortable.
Sure enough, when Yuan Shao heard Xu You's words, a smile immediately appeared on his face. He swept away the depression from Liu-shi's departure and couldn't help but raise his wine cup and drink it in one gulp.
"Ziyuan is right. Xianyi is indeed a good child.”Yuan Shao sighed.
Previously, Yuan Xi and Yuan Shang's 'closeness' was seen by Yuan Shao, and now that he saw the deep brotherly affection between Yuan Xi and Yuan Shang, Yuan Shao was also rather touched for a moment.
After all, the more a person lacked something, the more they desired it.
Yuan Shao was the son of a concubine. He had been looked down upon by his brothers since he was young, especially with Yuan Shu. Now, the brothers had turned against each other for many years.
Yuan Shao had never experienced brotherly love. Now that he saw Yuan Xi and the rest's respectful appearance, he was naturally exceptionally happy.
"When I sent Xianyi to be the Youzhou Provincial Governor, that child was reluctant to leave me and insisted on staying by my side to fulfill his filial piety.”Yuan Shao's tone had a rather complacent appearance, as if he was deliberately showing off.
Xu You saw that Yuan Shao was sticking his butt out. How could he not take this good opportunity that was delivered to his door?
"That's right! Filial piety to his parents, respect for his elder brother, and love for his younger brother. The second young master was honest and polite, and even a person who was purely filial. This was the lord's blessing!”
Although the others despised Xu You's flattery, Yuan Xi's performance was indeed not bad. Everyone began to praise Yuan Xi.
Yuan Xi had given him face today, so Yuan Shao also had a good impression of Yuan Xi in his heart. He felt that he had neglected this second son too much in the past, and he had to make it up to him in the future.
And Yuan Xi's name was also revealed among the civil and military officials under Yuan Shao, becoming well-known by everyone.
"Ziyuan, Xianyi has just gotten married. I'm sending him to Youzhou to take up his post. Isn't it inappropriate for the newlyweds to live separately?”Yuan Shao thought for a moment and still opened his mouth to ask.
"My lord, there is indeed something wrong." Xu You first nodded in agreement. Then, seeing that Yuan Shao's expression was a little off, he immediately changed the topic and said,
"However, how can love be more important than national affairs? As the lord's son, he should have the determination to sacrifice his small family for everyone.”
Yuan Shao smiled again when he heard this." That's right. As my son, Yuan Benchu, I naturally have to put the state affairs first.”
Xu You rolled his eyes and cupped his hands again."However, my lord, I have the best of both worlds.”
"Oh? Are you trying to keep me in suspense? Hurry up and tell me!" Yuan Shao scolded with a smile.
"Heh, my lord, Youzhou has just been pacified, and Gongsun Zan's forces have all submitted.
You can let Second Young Master stay at home for a few more days. It doesn't need much. A month is enough. It's just enough for the young couple to be glued together for a while.
If you're lucky, maybe when Second Young Master leaves, he'll leave you a grandson!”
"This way, it won't delay the matters of Youzhou, and it won't seem like the lord is treating Second Young Master too harshly.”
"Hahaha, Xu Ziyuan, you're the one with the idea.”Yuan Shao waved his hand and said.
Xu You was delighted. He knew that he had achieved his goal and immediately bowed to thank him."Thank you, my lord."
In the distance, Yuan Xi and Yuan Tan were still whispering to each other, as if they were discussing something.
"Second brother, our mother has passed away for many years, and you and I are not by your side. That vicious woman slandered our brothers every day.
Over time, Old Weng will only become more and more distant from us. If this continues, how can we compete with Third Brother?”
Yuan Tan had already determined that Yuan Xi and him were on the same boat, and could not help but speak bluntly, directly asking Yuan Xi for advice.
In the past, Yuan Tan thought that his second brother was useless and was too cowardly. He didn't expect that he was hiding his strength and biding his time. He couldn't help but think highly of Yuan Xi and asked for advice. He wanted to see if Yuan Xi had any good ideas.
"Big brother, you don't have to worry. I will find a way to stay in Ye City and stay by your side.”Yuan Xi said confidently.
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