"Today something happened unexpectedly, but the meeting gift I should give you is indispensable. I will send someone to Xitang Courtyard later. I hope you and your wife will be safe and happy in the future and grow old together."
The gentle smile reminded Du Jingyi of his father at home.
then.
She replied with a gentle and decent smile.
"Thank you, father-in-law."
The other end.
Mrs. Wei was already sitting upright, waiting for the next cup of mother-in-law tea.
Unfortunately, Du Jingyi got up.
He stood half a step behind Shang Ji.
Pretend to be polite, considerate and obedient.
Mrs. Wei's smile was still on her face when she heard Shang Ji say without emotion.
"My mother has passed away many years ago. Let Mrs. Du salute this cup of mother-in-law tea to my mother's memorial tablet. My son will take her to the ancestral hall later."
As soon as these words came out, everyone's expressions changed in an instant.
And the third old lady, who usually received a lot of benefits from Mrs. Wei, was no longer afraid of offending Shang Ji now.
He straightened his temper and said.
"Why are you disrespecting Mrs. Wei? No matter what, she is the legitimate head wife of the Duke's mansion."
As soon as these words came out, Shang Guogong's expression was a little complicated.
Frowning at the already resolute son in front of him, he seemed to feel something was wrong.
But looking at his slightly pursed lips and his dismissive attitude.
Shang Guogong finally sighed and said in compromise.
"Okay, remember to put incense sticks on your mother and eldest brother, so that they can know that you have a family now, and they can be happy too."
"Um."
At this point, Mrs. Wei had no choice but to take it back, no matter how ugly it was.
Then he pretended to be a virtuous person and said with a smile.
"That's right, sister has been waiting for this cup of mother-in-law's tea for many years. The ones I drank in the past...not to mention them, were all unlucky people, but you are from a prosperous family."
After saying this.
Then he took off a jade bracelet of good quality from his hand and handed it to Nanny Jiao next to him.
"Although this greeting gift comes a little late, it is still a little bit of my heart, so please accept it."
Aunt Jiao held the jade bracelet in her hand.
He came to Du Jingyi and handed it over respectfully.
Shang Ji was disgusted with her, and she was disgusted with Du Jingyi.
The words sounded regretful, but they actually told Du Jingyi.
Don't think that you have a noble status.
She is just a step-sibling like herself.
Du Jingyi kept sneering in his heart, but his expression became more and more steady.
Just when she was about to reach out.
But I heard hurried footsteps outside.
Butler He ran in with a look of joy on his face.
Said loudly.
"Master, someone from the palace is here, saying they want to declare an imperial edict."
Upon hearing this, the whole hall became lively.
You know it without even thinking about it.
It must be a gift from the emperor to Shang Ji.
In previous years, when Shang Lao Guogong was still alive, he also received several imperial awards for his outstanding military exploits.
At that time, the entire Duke's palace was filled with glory.
Although most of the money still went into the public account.
But the pockets of three-bedroom and five-bedroom families have also grown a lot.
Unfortunately.
Since Shang Yukuan inherited the Duke's position, such good things no longer exist.
Because he was neither a man of letters nor a warrior, he was just a sinecure in the court.
If it weren't for the protection of this secluded dukedom.
I'm afraid it has long become a trace of the past in Sui'an City.
But it's different now.
Gained the power of Shang Ji.
It seems that the entire Duke's palace is about to become a celebrity in front of the emperor again.
They were naturally delighted and grinned from ear to ear.
As soon as I think about it, I have hope for the days when my hands and feet are tied up.
Everyone was very excited.
The Duke Shang Yukuan stood up first and straightened his clothes.
Then he looked at Shang Ji with some excitement and said happily.
"Let's go and receive the imperial edict."
"good."
And following behind him was Mrs. Wei.
Her family is having a headache.
Now, if Zhongfei could get such a sum of money and put it into the treasury, it would be able to solve a lot of pressing needs.
So it can be considered sincerely happy.
Everyone in the third and fifth rooms in the main house also cheered up.
It was as if the imperial decree was given to them.
Then he went out with the same excitement.
Especially the third old lady, supporting the third old man.
Go faster than anyone else.
If you don't know the details, I'm afraid you don't even know.
These two people complain about the inconvenience of their legs and feet every day.
What about the ancient and rare old man who needs to be hung up with precious medicinal materials?
On the contrary, Du Jingyi and Mrs. Gu's children fell behind.
A sister-in-law, a nephew, and an unmarried sister-in-law.
The eyes of the three people were filled with happiness for Shang Ji.
But at the same time, there are also worries.
With such overwhelming wealth, I knew it would cause some trouble.
Du Jingyi didn't have much contact with them in the past.
But everyone lives in Dongyuan.
It’s not easy to shirk the blame either.
So he stepped forward and said.
"Sister-in-law please."
When Mrs. Liu, who had been widowed for ten years, heard this.
It's like a lifetime ago.
He was stunned for a moment, and then he spoke.
"Brothers and sisters, you're welcome."
After that, he pulled his son beside him and took another look at his sister-in-law.
He and Du Jingyi walked out of the house together.
When they arrived at the main courtyard.
The place was already crowded with people.
The leaders are naturally Shang Guogong and Shang Ji.
Next to their father and son is Mrs. Wei.
Mrs. Wei's next head is from her bloodline.
As for the four "old bones" from the third and fifth bedrooms, they knelt neatly behind Shang Guogong and his son.
On the contrary, Du Jingyi and Mrs. Gu's wife took up the position of direct bloodline of the Duke's mansion.
Shang Ji looked back and saw his wife, widowed sister-in-law, young nephew and biological sister.
Then he took another look at the annoying people behind him.
He immediately said to Luo Yuan.
"Go and invite the madam and sister-in-law to come up."
"yes."
A few of them walked up dignifiedly.
The third old lady, the fifth old lady and others will naturally give way.
Although very reluctant.
But people in the palace were watching, and they didn't dare to make any mistakes.
I could only get up and move back.
That way, it really looks like a burden that is too big to get rid of.
Wait until they all kneel down on the bluestone.
At the top of the steps, Eunuch Liu, who was in charge of announcing the decree, calmed down.
He also heard a little bit about the fact that the third and fifth houses of this merchant were attached to the Shang Kingdom.
I just thought it was a joke before.
But when I saw it today, I was a little surprised.
Although the Daxing Dynasty only lasted two generations of emperors.
Therefore, it was not just Shang Guogong who had many poor relatives in the court.
But it has been like this for decades and still refuses to move.
It's the first one in Sui'an City.
Suddenly I thought of this will in my hands.
For a moment, my heart felt like a mirror, and I spoke.
"My lord, the great general, this old servant is going to announce the decree."