Chapter 707: Directions

Lord Marquis, Eleven Niang looked at Xu Lingyi with some worry. What did the Emperor mean by granting Brother Jin a hereditary and irreplaceable official position? Instead, he granted the title of Xiaoling Guard to a relative of the Emperor.

Aren't we the emperor's relative? Xu Lingyi was obviously in a good mood. He joked with Eleven Niang first, and then said in a low voice, "It's okay. It's not like before. The emperor looks at the world, and I am no longer someone he fears."

After that, he laughed loudly. I think the emperor is probably Peigong dancing with his sword and aiming at Xiang Yu.

Aiming at Xiang Yu, that is to say, he has other plans. No matter what the plan is, using Brother Jin as your bastard makes people feel that this is not a good thing.

The Marquis saw something, Eleven Niang Shen Yin said, but I can’t see anything about my body.

It's normal that you can't tell. Xu Lingyi teased her, if you can tell, how can the emperor manipulate those courtiers.

Oh, Eleven Niang raised her eyebrows and simply played tricks with Xu Lingyi. From what I heard, the Marquis sounded like he was praising himself. The Emperor even manipulated those courtiers, but he let our Marquis see it. Tsk, tsk, tsk, we

Mr. Hou is really awesome

Xu Lingyi couldn't help laughing, hugged Eleven Niang affectionately, and then said: I usually think you are such a smart person, why don't you use your brain today? Think carefully about how this matter can be so strange.

Strange

An idea flashed through Eleven Niang's mind, and her face darkened: Could it be that the emperor wants Brother Jin to Princess Shang?

The emperor's casualness and the queen's calmness are still at the age of a princess. Only in this way can we explain it.

The guess was half right. Xu Lingyi said with a smile that it is generally difficult for princesses to marry, let alone the eldest princess who is old enough. If we don't discuss the matter of marrying a horse, it will be too late. But if you want the eldest princess to have a brother, I'm afraid it may not be possible.

When it came to her son's future happiness, Eleven Niang didn't care to joke with Xu Lingyi, and hurriedly urged Xu Lingyi: Mr. Hou, please speak clearly.

If you want Brother Jin to marry the princess, the first thing you need to do is to find someone who is close to our family to quietly let him know. Otherwise, if our brother Jin is already engaged,

Isn't it a big joke? There was no news at all in advance, so the emperor had no other plans for the eldest princess's marriage. Xu Lingyi said slowly that the eldest princess can enter and exit the inner and outer palace at will, because she can play with the eldest princess, and the eldest princess alone

He was so angry that he looked down upon the youngest son of Marquis Yongping, whom he had always guarded against, and gave him the hereditary command of the Xiaoling Guards. You said, what a grace this is.

The concubine understood that before Xu Lingyi finished speaking, Eleven Niang's expression was already a little excited. When others saw it, the eldest princess actually got the holy favor like this. In this way, she really became the eldest princess's companion. Isn't it rich?

Emperor Wu Bian is building momentum for the eldest princess’s marriage. What’s more, this benefit is given to our family. It’s like killing two birds with one stone.

Yes, yes. Xu Lingyi pretended to be relieved and finally became smart for once.

The eleventh mother-in-law of the Marquis burst out laughing. You can't be serious and suppress your smile. Then, what should I do with Brother Jin? Do you want someone to bring a letter to him back? Do you want to send Brother Jin to the border guard?

Brother Jin is going to receive the order, and he will definitely come back. Xu Lingyi said seriously, as for whether to send Brother Jin to the guardhouse, he thought, once he starts to kiss the eldest princess, there will be no need for Brother Jin.

What's going on? Besides, Xiaoling Guards don't have to do anything, nor do they have to be on duty. We can do whatever we need to do. At the end of the sentence, his tone was a bit decisive. I'll figure it out for you.

Just don't worry.

Eleven Niang nodded slightly: I'm afraid that if he gets such an official position, he will have nothing to do all day long, and his good life as a child will be wasted.

I know that Xu Lingyi held Eleven Niang’s hand. Don’t worry, teaching her to a fish is worse than teaching her to fish. I know it well.

Eleven Niang felt relieved and went to Mrs. Tai's place with Xu Lingyi.

The Mrs. Tai was telling the Second Madam Jiang and others about the scene vividly: You didn’t see the look in their eyes, you all wished that all the commanders had landed in their home.

Everyone laughed.

Yingniang said: Grandma, why don’t we open a running water banquet and celebrate in a big way?

Congratulations, congratulations. The wife nodded repeatedly. Our brother Jin is a lucky one. I don’t have to worry about him anymore. At the end of the sentence, there was a little sigh.

The mother is the lucky one. The second lady comforted the dowager in a gentle voice. The third uncle, the fifth uncle, brother Qin, brother Jian and brother Zhun have all been kind to her. Now there is another brother Jin. Everything is like a flower, and there are still good days ahead.

I'm waiting for you at the back

The lady was very helpful and kept nodding her head.

Xu Sizhen watched and joined in the fun: Grandma, I'm going to write a letter to tell my second brother, and I'll also send someone over at Sanjing Hutong to report a letter. This is a great event.

There is no need to be so hasty. Xu Lingyi's voice rang in the room. Those who were just talking about this matter realized that he and Eleven Niang stood up to greet each other. Xu Lingyi nodded, and sat down on the Taishi chair next to Mrs. Eleven.

Above. Let’s wait until the imperial edict comes down. The hereditary replacement will still need to be discussed by the cabinet. Although I will not refute the emperor’s words, there are some cutscenes that need to be done.

It's better to be more calm. Madam Tai said this, but she told Eleven Niang to quickly order an official uniform for brother Jin to be a commander of the fourth rank. After receiving the imperial edict, she wanted to enter the palace to express gratitude.

Eleven Niang responded with a smile.

The topic of Madam Tai returned to the matter of brother Jin being conferred: We may not be able to hide the emperor’s oral decree on Halloween even if we want to. Speaking of which, our brother Jin is only twelve years old this year.

Commander, this is probably the first time in the entire Great Zhou Dynasty. The old man’s expression showed a bit of pride, and he obviously likes to talk about this matter. When the time comes, we will not only have a big banquet, but also the three major universities in Yanjing.

The troupe was invited to sing the opera. After saying this, he said "Oh" and said to Shiyi Niang, "You remember, the reward silver coin is minted for five thousand taels. Anyone who comes will be rewarded. Take it from my own silver."

come out

There is no need to be frightened by so many eleven girls. This is a bit beyond the normal range, and your money cannot be used. We will take care of it.

You are yours and I am mine. Madam Madam is displeased, this is my reward

The lady was talking there, and the fifth lady looked a little dazed.

Although there are only a few twelve-year-old commanders in the capital, there are many wonders in this world. For example, her son-in-law took up the post when he was one year old. He is also a fourth-rank official. Who dares to say that no one is like her son-in-law?

She didn't realize that there was a bit of envy in her expression.

The Xu family suppressed the joy in their hearts and waited for the imperial edict, while Eleven Niang listened to the news from outside.

Within a few days, the Nanhou family in Zhongshan Houjia Town began to ask people to politely ask the queen about the eldest princess's marriage. Even the Duke Dingguo's mansion, who had always been calm, low-key and restrained, couldn't sit still.

Madam personally visited Eleven Niang and secretly asked Eleven Niang to be the go-between.

The matter was so important that she discussed with Xu Lingyi whether I should enter the palace or not.

Go, why don't you go? Xu Lingyi said with a smile, if you don't go, won't you offend the Zheng family? Besides, we can't make the decision on this kind of thing. Whether it can be done or not is not a matter of words between the emperor and the empress. I can only say a few words.

Just words.

Eleven Niang smiled and handed the sign into the palace.

The empress was leaning on the Arhat bed in Nuan Pavilion and talking to Huang Xianying. When she saw her coming, she asked the palace maid to move the brocade and put it beside the bed, saying: You arrived exactly ten days later to deliver the order. Brother Jin, can you make it in time?

return

The eleventh mother counted the days: she should be able to come back in time

Then let's pass on the decree in fifteen days. The Queen smiled and said, if the time is longer, brother Jin can be more relaxed. She also said, if he comes back, you let him go to the palace. The Chinese New Year is almost here, I have another one here.

There is a reward for him.

Eleven Niang hurriedly thanked Brother Jin.

The Empress smiled and said: It is better to come early than to come by chance. I am choosing a suitable person for the eldest princess. You should also listen to see which one is suitable. Then she motioned to Huang Xianying to continue.

Eleven Niang didn't have a chance to explain her purpose, so she calmed down and listened carefully to Huang Xianying's words.

There are about two dozen people who have the intention of becoming the eldest princess. They are all the second sons or youngest sons of Gongqing's family. The children of some families are really outstanding.

The empress also looked very satisfied. When Huang Xianying spoke, she asked Eleven Niang: Do you think it would be better to buy a dowry of 10,000 acres of fertile land for the eldest princess in Huguang or in Shandong?

It's a big deal to start talking about ten thousand acres.

Each has its own benefits. Eleven Niang said with a smile, Huguang is a land of plenty, and Shandong is rich in products. I think they all look good.

The Queen thought about it for a while and said: Well, people in Huguang cannot live without food.

That tone is just like modern people saying that people cannot live without money.

However, it is indeed the same.

In ancient times, there were no banks or insurance companies. Having land to protect oneself in old age gave one a sense of peace of mind.

Huang Xianying hurriedly mentioned the smile and wrote it down.

Only then did the Queen asked the Eleventh Mother about the reason for her visit.

Eleven Niang said tactfully.

The Empress asked Huang Xianying to take note of it, and talked about the princess's dowry with Eleven Niang. Seeing that it was getting late, she rewarded her with a meal before letting her leave the palace.

After returning home, as soon as the car stopped, Amber shouted: Madam, madam, the sixth young master is back.

Eleven Niang, who was concentrating with her eyes closed, was startled and quickly raised the curtain to take a look.

Several black carriages with flat roofs were parked inside the gate of the Yongping Marquis Mansion, and Brother Jin's follower Chang An was directing a few boys to move boxes and cages.

Chang'an Hubo sat on the shaft of the car.

Chang An trotted over and saluted hastily. Before they could speak, he said: The Sixth Young Master is in the study with the Marquis now.

Eleven Niang got out of the car and went to the study room.

Supplementary update for October 4th
Chapter completed!