Fortunate Life of the Rural Beauty

Because the second master, Li Shi and others were all present, Chu Lingxuan basically talked about this, but did not dare to go into details. He only said that the third master made a strong speech, and the Marquis of Chu also helped his younger brother to make a speech. Although the emperor did not agree, he seemed to Something is loose. After dinner, Chu Lingxuan went home first, but the Marquis of Chu and the Third Master were left behind by the emperor.

He said these words to the old Marquis yesterday, and today he said them emphatically to the third lady. The third wife had the foresight and felt that her husband and uncle had done the right thing. The current emperor is wise and courageous, and he must remember the good things about his family, especially his uncle, who has deep feelings for him. However, the late emperor was suspicious of his uncle, and he would definitely give an explanation before his death. The emperor's behavior may be a test. When he knew that the Chu family really had no disobedience and put aside all his grudges, the Chu family's good days came.

I heard the old Marquis smiling at the third lady, "If the third lady resigns, he will be at home idle before he is forty years old."

The third lady smiled and said, "My master was at the border when he was young. At that time, the border was not peaceful. I often led people into battle to kill the enemy. In the past few years since I returned to the capital, I have been too busy at home, and then I went to the south to suppress the rebellion. My heart Ah, just keep mentioning it. It’s a good thing that he can have some free time in the future, and I’m also happy.”

The old Marquis pinched his white beard and nodded. He found this daughter-in-law very well. She is knowledgeable and generous.

Li's face was smiling at first, and then became more and more serious. Now that the two heads of the Chu family have resigned from high-ranking positions, won't her son have fewer people to support him in the future? Although Chu Lingxuan's official position is not small, it has not yet reached the level of the sky. What's more, he might go to be the commander-in-chief, which would require him to leave the capital. She didn't want her only son to go to another place.

She knew that both the old Marquis and the third lady hated her, and she should not speak on such occasions. She winked at the second master, meaning that he should quickly beg the old marquis to find a good future for his son now.

The second master didn't say anything and glared at her a few times, meaning to tell her to be honest and stop talking nonsense.

Everyone saw the expressions of the couple. Shen lowered his head in embarrassment, while the old Marquis snorted and ignored them.

Before dinner, Lord Chu and the third master finally came back.

Everyone except the old Marquis stood up and saluted them, and the third lady took out her handkerchief and wiped her tears.

The Marquis of Chu sat next to the old Marquis, the third master sat below the Marquis of Chu, and the second master sat above him.

The Marquis of Chu also said that the emperor only took back the actual vacancy of the Minister of the Ministry of War, but still made the third master Shaobao, and Jin made him the Marquis of Xijin, and he was hereditary for three generations. He also said that if the court needs the third master to come out again in the future, there must be no mistake.

This shows that the emperor is still willing to use him.

In addition, Chu Lingxuan will be granted the title of deputy commander of the Royal Forest Army. Although this position is only from the second rank, which is one level lower than the previously promised commander-in-chief, it is a close minister of the emperor and cannot be filled except by the emperor's confidants. Moreover, Lord Huang, the orthodox leader, is already nearly fifty years old. At this age, he usually goes to work in the Governor's Mansion, which means that Chu Lingxuan will be able to take over from him in a few years.

This is really unexpected good news. It shows that unlike the late emperor, the emperor still trusts the Chu family and regards the Chu family as his absolute confidants.

After hearing the last piece of good news, the old Marquis laughed so hard that his beard stood up. He smiled and said, "What we did before was done in the heart of the Emperor."

Lord Chu nodded and smiled, the smile reaching his eyes. He said, "The emperor has agreed that I will pass the title to Xuan'er. From now on, I will be without an official position." Seeing the pity in the old marquis's eyes, he smiled again, "The emperor also said that he will always remember that I once served for What he has done. Tomorrow morning, in front of all the civil and military officials, he will give me the 'Golden Book and Iron Certificate'."

After saying that, he cupped his fists and arched his hands towards the north, saying, "The emperor's grace is so great!"

"Golden Book and Iron Coupon" is commonly known as "gold medal for immunity from death". The emperor of Dashun Dynasty treasured such things very much and would not issue them randomly. Only a few pieces were given to officials who had made particularly great contributions at the founding of the country. This was the first piece given by emperors in the following generations.

In other words, although the Marquis of Chu did not have any official position, he enjoyed supreme honor.

This good news made everyone in the hall excited, and the old marquis even cried. Although the Marquis of Chu has all retired and the three masters have semi-retired, and it seems that the highest official position in the Chu family is now the second rank of Chu Lingxuan, the Chu family has undoubtedly become one of the top noble families in the capital.

Chen Afu is also happy that families and their descendants who have the "gold medal for immunity from death" can be exempted from all capital crimes as long as they do not commit treason. Also, how courteous is the emperor to the Chu family? Chu Lingxuan holds such an important position. From now on, little Miss Chu will have the support of her mother-in-law, so there should be fewer people who have ideas against the prince, right?

Chen Afu looked at the three children crowded together with Chu Lingxuan. They were strong and smart and did not need to worry about themselves. What worries her the most is the gentle and honest Chu Hanyan.

Lord Chu looked at the envious expressions on the faces of the second master and Mrs. Li, and then said, "Don't worry, second brother, Qi'er and An'er are both good boys. If they work hard, they will have a bright future."

The second master nodded repeatedly and said with a smile, "When Xuan'er becomes successful, he will naturally support his two younger brothers."

Li's laughter became louder. My son happened to be working in the Royal Guards, so his future prospects would definitely be good.

In addition, the emperor also gave the three masters ten carts of brocade, jade ornaments, pearls, medicinal materials and other things, as well as five hundred taels of gold and a thousand acres of fertile land. He gave Chu Lingxuan five carts of brocades, ornaments and other things, as well as five hundred taels of silver and five hundred acres of fertile land.

The Chu family had secretly split up a few days ago, so these things belong to the first and third bedrooms, and the second master and Mr. Li can't help it if they are jealous.

After getting down to business, Lord Chu realized that this time was a little different from usual. Normally, the three grandchildren would crowd with him, but now they crowded around his son.

He waved to them and smiled and said, "Come to grandpa." Seeing that they were still reluctant to let go of their father, he added, "Your father is busy with official duties. In the future, only grandpa can take you boating, mountain climbing, and walking the dog."

He had long promised to take them to the countryside to play in the future, so when the children heard about it, they all flocked to their grandfather's place. Xiao Yu'er climbed onto Grandpa's knees and shouted reluctantly, "I still need to look for grandma, look for grandma, grandpa has forgotten."

Grandpa often said he would take them boating, hiking, walking the dog, and looking for grandma, and she remembered it. Now seeing that grandpa actually forgot to say that he was looking for grandma, he completed the sentence.

Lord Chu laughed and said, "Yes, I still need to go find grandma, but grandpa forgot."

Chu Lingxuan smiled at Chen Afu. He had always wanted to build a successful career, give his wife and children a good life, and let his mother go home. This wish was finally realized.