Chapter 86: Your Excellency

According to the decree of heaven, the emperor said: If the country wants to prosper and prosper, it should respect the ceremony of repaying merit. The achievements of the ministers in building and supporting the country should be extended to the kindness of Xi Jue. This grand plan of encouragement is true to the ancient and modern. Xu Lingyi, the general of Yongpinghou's expedition to the west,

He has served for many years, his loyalty has been strengthened, and his achievements have been outstanding. He was praised as Bi Liang's talent. He lived up to the choice of his relatives and sages, and was awarded the title of Second Grade Prince and Young Master. His original wife was Luo Shi, who was harmonious with her husband.

She was granted the title of Madam Zhenshunhou. Her step-wife, Luo Shi, had a gentle and gentle nature and was prudent in heart. She was granted the title of Madam Yipin.

Eleven Niang lay quietly on the ground, but her mind was spinning rapidly.

The highest official positions in the Great Zhou Dynasty were the Three Gongs and the Three Gus. The Three Gongs were the first rank. The Sangu were not sealed at the first rank but the Three Gongs and the Three Gus were granted the title of Crown Prince. Can you understand it this way? The emperor also wanted to use Xu Lingyi. If the Three Gongs were sealed, once

If the war breaks out again, Xu Lingyi will no longer be able to lead troops to fight. Moreover, if there is no longer a seal, what will the future successors give Xu Lingyi as a reward?

She couldn't help but let out a long sigh of relief.

Now, the safety of the Xu family is the most important thing

The feudal system's continuous sitting method is not fun.

As for the gift of Yuanniang and the title of Gao, I'm afraid it's compensation for not giving Xu Lingyi the corresponding title.

Eleven Niang didn't have time to think about it.

After thanking you for your kindness, the queen's reward came.

This time it's for her. One pair each of the walking treasure flowers. All goes well, wealth and wealth. The flowers bloom every year. There will be more than enough to play with the baby. Four pieces each of the palace satin.

The Queen Mother's chamberlain is sent away. The Queen Mother's reward has arrived.

It was also given to her. A bronze mirror engraved with the words "loyalty to the world" and a bronze ruler engraved with a female ring.

Everyone in the Xu family knelt down to thank him for the third time.

The chamberlain smiled and said to Eleven Niang: Use the mirror as a mirror and the ruler as a warning. Madam, you must remember the Queen Mother's teachings.

After all, it was a loss of face for the Queen Mother by marrying her, so giving her a bronze mirror and a ruler was already a huge honor.

Thank you for the advice, father-in-law. Eleven Niang said respectfully, I will bear in mind the Queen Mother's teachings, and I should be careful in my words and deeds, and abide by them to the best of my ability.

The madam couldn't help but glance at Eleven Niang.

At a young age, receiving an order for the first time, he did not flinch when advancing or retreating.

When she raised her eyes, she saw her son's eyes turning to his wife.

The madam couldn't help but raise the corners of her mouth slightly.

Seeing Eleven Niang's respectful attitude, the waiter raised his face and smiled a little arrogantly.

Xu Lingyi personally stepped forward to take care of the chamberlains. The emperor and the chamberlains sent by the queen to announce the decree and reward were taken care of by Xu Lingkuan.

The chamberlain's attitude became more and more arrogant, and he smiled and said to Xu Lingyi: The Marquis should visit Cining Palace more often when he has time. The Queen Mother has always been thinking about the Marquis. She often told our family about the time when the Marquis was a child.

, followed the emperor and destroyed all the bird's nests in the Changchun Palace. I really didn't expect that the Marquis, who was so naughty when he was a child, is now a pillar of the country and a high-ranking official in the court. His tone is very arrogant.

It seems that although the Xu family married him with the support of the emperor, the process was not easy. It can even be said that the Xu family's victory was not a one-sided absolute victory, but may have been an opportunity caught in the cracks.

Eleven Niang thought about it, and saw that everyone in the Xu family had their faces as sinking as water.

It seems that it was the servant's attitude towards Xu Lingyi that hurt everyone in the Xu family.

But Xu Lingyi had a modest smile: his misdeeds in childhood made his father-in-law laugh.

The waiter seemed very satisfied with Xu Lingyi's attitude. He laughed a few times, whispered a few words to Xu Lingyi cordially, and then left.

Xu Lingyi sent him out personally.

The air in the yard relaxed.

The Eleventh Mother hurriedly stepped forward to salute Mrs. Tai and others.

The wife accepted her gift with a smile. The second wife was a widow, so she immediately avoided her: It was getting late and the road there was difficult, so I went back first.

It was hard for everyone to keep her and watched her leave.

The third lady returned the gift to Eleven Niang: "Fourth brother and sister, congratulations. It seems that the fourth brother couldn't wait to report it to the Ministry of Etiquette, so he came directly to pray for you."

According to the rules, after they got married, Xu Lingyi submitted a letter to the Ministry of Rites, and then the Ministry of Rites reported to the emperor for approval before she was officially granted the corresponding rank. Moreover, Yuan Niang is the legitimate wife, the first rank, and she is the stepmother, so she should be the third rank. No.

Thinking of it, the emperor posthumously conferred the title of Yuanniang, and she was promoted to the first rank wife.

But at this time, how can you say such words?

Not to mention that she had just entered the house, it was very inappropriate to say that the fourth brother could not wait to report to the etiquette department in the words of the third lady. Once it was spread, Xu Lingyi would inevitably leave a reputation of doting on his family members, giving people a sense of frivolity.

It's even worse. Maybe someone will say you are flirtatious and frivolous.

Eleven Niang looked at Mrs. Tai with some fear when she thought of Mrs. Tai's decisive attack on her marriage.

As expected, Mrs. Tai's face darkened and she said: "Our whole family is here to receive the order, and all the ladies who came to congratulate us have made arrangements. She seemed to have asked her to go and entertain the guests."

The third lady looked slightly unnatural and said with a smile: The arrangements have been made.

Xu Lingning looked at it and said immediately: Since there is nothing going on here, you should go to the backyard and have a look. I have to go to the front to entertain the guests. Today, four princes and two princes came, not to mention the two or three.

I am afraid that all the high-ranking officials from Yanjing are here.

The madam nodded: Don't let people say we have lost etiquette.

Xu Lingning responded respectfully, and the third lady saluted the dowager, and the couple left the courtyard together.

Only then did Eleven Niang realize that this courtyard is located between two halls. There is a seven-room hall in the front and a five-room hall in the back. Both have large doors and bright lights. But because of the perspective, the hall in the back can be seen clearly.

A long desk chair was placed as a place for entertaining guests. The front hall was a little unclear. However, she could hear noisy laughter from the left and right sides of the front hall.

The banquet in Xu's outer courtyard is right there.

She guessed that Mrs. Tai had already stepped forward and took Eleven Niang's hand: Are you tired? I'll let the maid take you back to the house first.

Eleven Niang didn't know where she was in the Xu Mansion, but Mrs. Tai's word "first" made her immediately realize that Xu Lingyi might come back here. She lowered her eyelids and said with a bit of embarrassment: I'd better wait.

Mr. Hou, go back together

The smile on Mrs. Tai's face became a little brighter after hearing this.

The fifth lady on the side laughed and said: Are you afraid that you are alone in the new house? I am pregnant, and the people in Qintian Prison also said that people who are born in the year of the sheep cannot enter the new house. Wait a few days, and I will come to see you.

Ah, the Eleventh Mother was very surprised and looked up and down at the Fifth Madam, when will your baby be born?

She likes babies very much.

I don't know if it's because of the loose clothes or the lack of months, but I can't tell at all.

The fifth lady’s face turned red: just four months old

Xu Lingkuan was giggling from the side.

Then you have to pay attention. Eleven Niang is very happy for this couple. She knelt down several times just now. Do you feel uncomfortable?

The fifth lady shook her head slightly: The days before were not very good. Now they are all better.

When the Mrs. Tai saw how she and the Fifth Madam were getting along, the smile in her eyes became even stronger.

After saying a few words, Xu Lingyi turned back.

Seeing that there were only a few of them, he wondered: Where are the third brother and third sister-in-law?

Today they are responsible for greeting the guests. The lady smiled and said, I let them go first. She also said, I just hurriedly called you out to receive the order. If you haven't drunk yet, go back to the new house. The whole room is still waiting for you to toast.

Woolen cloth

When Xu Lingyi heard what her mother said, she glanced at Eleven Niang.

Eleven Niang immediately lowered her eyes and followed Xu Lingyi obediently.

Xu Lingyi saluted the Dowager Madam, then climbed onto the corridor and headed east.

Eleven Niang randomly blessed everyone and hurriedly followed Xu Lingyi back to the new house by the original route.

Everyone watching the fun in the new house had left. Only the two ladies Quanfu invited by the Xu family and the two beautiful maids who changed clothes for Xu Lingyi were in the house. Seeing the two people coming in one after another, the two ladies Quanfu relaxed.

After taking a breath, they all came forward to meet her. One of them grabbed Eleven Niang and walked into the house. The other called the maid outside to ask the kitchen to bring a table.

As soon as Eleven Niang sat down, the kitchen table was brought up.

It's just some chicken, duck, and fish meat with auspicious names.

Smelling the fragrant aroma of vegetables, Eleven Niang felt a stomachache. From morning to now, she had only eaten three mouthfuls of lily, lotus seeds, red dates and peanut soup.

She suppressed her greed and drank Henan wine with Xu Lingyi under the guidance of the two Quanfu ladies.

The wedding ceremony is over.

The two Quanfu ladies smiled and congratulated Xu Lingyi and Eleven Niang.

The Eleven Niangs each received two big red envelopes, and the two Quanfu ladies then left with a smile.

Xu Lingyi told the maid in the house: Go and call the lady's maid over.

One of the maids immediately responded and left.

Please change into casual clothes for me.

Another maid immediately came forward and skillfully changed his clothes.
To be continued...