As the New Year approaches, the old man and the Zheng family jointly investigated the matter and got clues.

At noon that day, the sky was covered with dark clouds and heavy snowflakes were floating in the sky.

As soon as Jiang Yixi returned to Fushengju from the meeting hall, the old man came with Jiang Xun.

The old man has not appeared in the inner courtyard for seven days, and he looks very relaxed.

Jiang Xun was on a long vacation, and his sister told him to study at home and not go anywhere. I came to ask the old man a question today, and unexpectedly I heard good news.

The old man said, "I want to eat the pot-stuffed pork and sweet and sour fish you made by yourself, and drink two more cups."

Jiang Xun also ordered a dish, "And braised pork head." This is what the old man also likes to eat.

Jiang Yixi asked, "Would you like to invite cousin Qu and cousin Hu to accompany me?"

The old man came to Fushengju to drink, and occasionally invited Qu Xiu and Hu Jiwen to accompany him.

The old man shook his head, "No need, I have something to say today."

Jiang Yixi guessed that she might have a clue about that matter.

She was in a happy mood and went to the backyard with her sleeves rolled up.

The old man took Meng Yin'er from the wet nurse's arms, who was reaching over, and dragged Hua Hua, who was holding his pants, while Jiang Xun picked up Meng Zhao Cun and put it under his arm. The old man, the little cat, and the cat happily went to the east compartment.

The small kitchen prepared four dishes and one soup, and together with the food from the big kitchen, the table was full.

Jiang Yixi took her daughter and greeted her son. Meng Yin'er hummed and gibbered, and Meng Zhaocun's little body twisted like a twist.

This is what the old man wants to see most, for his great-grandchildren to stick to him.

As my great-great-grandfather, I am still competent, and this will pay off.

With a smile, he took out a white jade pony pendant from his arms and stuffed it into little Cuncun's hand, and then took out an agate small plum blossom and stuffed it into Yin'er's lapel.

Little Cuncun stopped fussing after having the baby. He obediently pulled on his mother's clothes and hummed as his mother took him away.

After dinner, Jiang Yixi was invited to the east chamber.

The old man said, "We have clues about the thief. His physical characteristics and skills should be that of the snitch Bai Chunnian..."

Bai Chunnian appeared in western Hunan ten years ago. He stole property, raped women, and committed all kinds of evil. He was one of the most wanted criminals by the imperial court.

He is thin, has good martial arts, is good at using smoke, and is good at disguise, so we have never been able to catch him.

For some unknown reason, he suddenly disappeared in western Hunan three years ago, but then appeared in the capital.

White Spring Year!

Jiang Yixi searched her memory and found no impression of this person.

In her previous life, when she was in the nunnery, except for Meng Cimo, she didn't care about anything in the secular world. She only knew about the particularly big events that were widely circulated.

She once again regretted her heartlessness in her previous life.

The old man said, "I have sent people to western Hunan to carefully inquire about Bai Chunnian's situation. We will continue to search for clues about Bai Chunnian in the capital, and will also alert Jingzhao Mansion and let them investigate secretly."

Jiang Yixi asked again, "Is there anything special about that car and horse?"

The old man said, "I only saw that the vehicle came from a wealthy family. Of course, the family was not wealthy and could not afford a horse. The perpetrator was very careful. This kind of thing that could easily fall into the hands of others would not have many characteristics."

After saying what needed to be said, the old man went to the greenhouse where he had not been for many days.

Jiang Yixi asked Jiang Xun some daily chores and asked him to go back home and work hard.

Jiang Yixi breathed a sigh of relief. If there are clues about that matter, they will eventually find it out. The Zheng family has focused their attention on this, and they haven't had much thought to pay attention to Jiang Xun's mother recently, right?

Meng Dongshan came back to deliver the letter in the evening, and Meng Cimo would not be able to come back until after the New Year. Meng Cimo left the capital on business on the 22nd, and had promised to come back before the New Year, but postponed it until after the New Year.

Jiang Yixi was disappointed and helpless.

Meng Cimo even contributed his annual leave. It should not only be for business, but also for more important things. For the Meng family, the most important thing is of course doing things for the emperor or Prince Ping in private. If it is housework, it is all those who run errands outside.

Meng Ciyue.

On the morning of New Year's Eve, Duke Meng was summoned to the palace by the emperor.

When I came back in the evening, I was overjoyed.

He said to Aunt Ji, "Call Shuizhu to Fu'an Hall and cook more good dishes. My children and grandchildren and I will have a good time."

It was rare for the old lady and her children and grandchildren to see the old man so happy.

Meng Zhaoan asked, "Great-grandfather is so happy. Did your Majesty give you a big red envelope?"

In his opinion, getting big red envelopes during the Chinese New Year is the happiest thing.

His words made everyone laugh.

The old man’s laughter was particularly loud, “It’s better than a big red envelope.”

Meng Ciling guessed, "Did you reward your grandfather with the jade Ruyi?"

Today, Meng Ciling is very liberal in the Meng family.

The old man shook his head, "No, keep guessing."

Meng Zhaocun said loudly, "It must be a promotion." He shouted again, "Taizuzu has been promoted, Taizuzu has been promoted."

The old lady smiled and said, "Little monkey, Taizuzu is already a first-grade Grandmaster, and there is no way he can be promoted."

It is possible to be promoted to the first assistant of the first rank... However, this is impossible.

The old man stroked his white beard and smiled at Meng Zhaocun, "Cuncun guessed right. Someone has indeed been promoted, but it's not Taizu. Taizu is old and wants to enjoy happiness at home."

Meng Ciyue asked anxiously, "Who is it?"

The old man gave it a try and said, "You will know when the imperial edict is issued after the new year."

Everyone's hearts were raised and they were secretly guessing.

Is it Duke Cheng? Impossible. The emperor doesn’t want to see him, and neither does the old man.

Is it the second master? It's unlikely. Even if the second master can be promoted to a higher level, it won't be a particularly important position, and it won't make the old master so happy.

Is it Meng Ciyue, Meng Ciyan? It's even more impossible. Where can they be promoted to this level? The old man will not be so excited.

Then, it is most likely that Meng Cimo went to a place that would definitely affect the future trend of the Meng family and occupy a certain position in the emperor's heart.

Meng Ciyan couldn't help but ask, "Did the eldest brother get promoted?"

The old man didn't answer his question and stretched out his hand to Meng Yin'er in the wet nurse's arms.

"Yin'er misses Taizu, and Taizu misses you too."

Everyone understood that Meng Cimo was about to be promoted, and they didn't know where he would serve.

Duke Cheng Guo saw that the old man didn't want to answer, so he asked, "Are you promoted to deputy commander of the fifth regiment?"

The old man answered the question incorrectly and said to Meng Ciyue, "After the new year, you will go to the Fifth Regiment Camp to practice."

After a few years of service in the Royal Guards, most of the noble sons will be transferred to other military camps and promoted.

Meng Ciyue stood up and bowed in response.

Everyone knows that even if Meng Ciyue is promoted a few levels, the promotion that the old man just mentioned will not be him.

Jiang Yixi remembered that Meng Cimo once mentioned to her that King Ping had always hoped that he could serve in the Royal Forest Army...

The old man talked about promotion. Meng Cimo is currently at the third rank. If he is promoted, he should be from the second rank. Then, he is most likely to be promoted to the general of the Royal Forest Army.

The highest officer of the imperial army is the general. He is responsible for protecting the safety of the palace and the emperor's travels, and is directly under the control of the emperor. Those who are not the emperor's confidants cannot be competent.

If this is the case, it would be great. This is the emperor's trust in the ancestors and grandsons of the Meng family, and it also shows that he has no grudge against Prince Ping. The Yamen is in the capital, and he can go home every day if there is no important matter.
Chapter completed!