Chapter seven hundred and seventy first double happiness
Ke immediately thought that she must have been tricked by Prince Jing, who also said that he wanted to marry the third girl, but who would have thought that he actually fell in love with the second girl.
It was ridiculous that she had been treated like a monkey before. She could already predict that in a few hours, everyone in the capital would secretly laugh at her.
She said she was crazy about wanting to be Prince Jing's mother-in-law. What she really wanted to marry was the girl from her second wife.
I shamelessly said at various banquets that I would earn a first-class imperial title for the three girls, and now I became the laughing stock of others.
How will she go out to socialize in the future? How will those ladies from the aristocratic family make insinuations about her?
Originally, these women were aloof and looked down upon her for coming from a small family and marrying her in as a stepmother.
Now because of this incident, she is probably even more eye-catching. Thinking of this, Ke's downcast face couldn't help but become distorted.
Although Yao Qinglan and the old Duke were confused and angry, they still focused on another imperial edict.
At this moment, Xiao Quanzi took it in his hand and spread it out, and they noticed that it was a black ox horn scroll. They were shocked, wasn't that a fourth or fifth grade scroll?
The old prince had an ominous premonition in his heart. He thought of the eldest daughter's granddaughter kneeling behind him. Could it be her?
If it were really her, then their Duke's Mansion would really become the laughing stock of the capital city.
Thinking of this, the old man felt that his eyes were filled with darkness.
"By God's blessing, the emperor said: I heard that Yao Mengxian, the eldest daughter of Yao Qinglan, the right minister of the Ministry of Punishment, is dignified in character, respectful, sensitive, gentle and virtuous."
Yao Mengxian was not surprised. Her grandfather had told her two days ago that the decree granting marriage would be in these days.
The capital city, which had been quiet for several days, somehow became particularly lively today.
Several carriages came out of the palace and headed to the mansions of various ministers.
The scene at the Zhenguo Duke's Mansion was being played out in several mansions in the capital.
Gu Chengyu was leading the crowd to kneel and listen to the edict. In fact, he was a little surprised now. He actually saw two edicts just now. Could it be that they were both for him?
As the high-pitched and feminine voice sounded, Gu Chengyu pulled back his wandering thoughts.
But after the chamberlain finished reading the imperial edict, Gu Chengyu couldn't help but be stunned.
He has been promoted? Is this true? This surprise came so suddenly!
"Congratulations to Mr. Gu for being promoted to a higher level!" Xiao Huanzi was very surprised to see Gu Chengyu's expression, and he quickly congratulated with a smile on his face.
This promotion is from the fifth rank, and the official positions from the fifth rank are always appointed and removed by the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel after discussions with the Ministry of Personnel.
I didn’t expect that Mr. Gu would have such an honor and even ask the Emperor to personally issue the decree. What an honor it is!
Mr. Lu and Mr. Gu, who were kneeling behind, were also smiling. Although they could not understand the content of the imperial edict, they understood the words "shangguan'er" very seriously.
Although the two of them were extremely happy, they did not dare to make any move.
Xiaobao and the mute mother-in-law have already given careful instructions. All they need to do is follow Xiaobao and kneel down. Finally, just say thank you to the emperor. Long live the emperor. Long live the emperor.
The others couldn't say much or look around. They couldn't even stand up on their own while Xiaobao was still kneeling.
In fact, looking at such a battle, how could they dare to act rashly? The majesty of this royal family is indeed extraordinary!
Even a chamberlain's departure from the palace is such a huge procession. If the emperor comes in person one day, the people who serve him will probably not be able to fit into the entire palace.
Mrs. Lu didn't know that it was because of the imperial edict that the chambermaids were so prepared when leaving the palace, but she still knew that she couldn't interrupt now.
She has been in the capital for so many years and has figured out some of the rules. Coupled with the mute mother-in-law's reminders from time to time, she has concluded a truth.
Whenever you leave the house, or if there are any distinguished guests coming to the house, you should look more and talk less, lest she is not familiar with the rules of these aristocratic families and embarrass Xiaobao.
"I thank the Emperor for His grace. Long live the Emperor!"
After being stunned for a moment, Gu Chengyu finally came to his senses. Now was not the time to study the emperor's intentions, so he hurriedly shouted loudly.
The people behind quickly followed up, and suddenly there was a noise in the front yard.
"Don't be anxious, Mr. Gu. We still have an imperial edict in our hands! This letter is also a happy event."
Xiao Huanzi glanced at Gu Chengyu with a smile, and then took out another one.
At this moment, Gu Chengyu was wondering in his heart why the emperor suddenly promoted him. Although he maintained respect on the surface, he was actually in a state of mind.
Anyway, he already knew the content of this imperial edict, so there shouldn't be any surprises.
Sure enough, he heard Yao Mengxian's name, and as soon as he finished speaking about choosing a date to get married, he heard Xiao Huanzi congratulating him again: "Master Gu, it is a double happiness today!"
After Gu Chengyu thanked him, he quickly received the imperial edict.
"Congratulations to Master Gu, congratulations to Master Gu!" Xiao Huanzi glanced at the front yard. He didn't expect that Master Gu's mansion was quite wealthy.
Didn't it mean that this person was born in the countryside? Now he seems to have a rich family!
"Please, Eunuch Jiang, please go to the main hall and take a rest!" Gu Chengyu looked over with a smile, and Jiang Huan couldn't help but be startled when he saw such a bright smile.
Tsk tsk! No wonder I heard before that the number one scholar selected by the emperor for this year's imperial examination is a handsome man named Maung Sai Pan'an. It is indeed true.
"You're welcome, Mr. Gu. Our family has important matters. And we have to rush back to the palace to recover. We can only live up to Mr. Gu's kindness."
Gu Chengyu quickly glanced at Ming Mo, and Ming Mo understood immediately.
He took a step forward and handed the red seal to the tray.
Xiao Huanzi looked at the thin red seal and couldn't help but smile. He was extremely satisfied. He seemed to be generous.
This little Huanzi's surname is Jiang, and he is not the Xiao Quanzi that Gu Chengyu is familiar with. However, judging from his clothes, he should be of the same grade as Xiao Quanzi, both of them are the sixth grade.
But he had never seen this person in the palace before, so he probably did not serve the emperor personally.
Today is just the first time they meet, and they are just here to announce the imperial edict. Since they are not familiar with each other, Gu Chengyu does not need to be too polite, lest he be suspected of currying favor with the eunuch.
Besides, since he is not working for the emperor, it has little to do with him.
"Since Eunuch Jiang has important matters, it is not convenient for me to force him to stay."
In the Zhenguo Duke's Mansion, everyone looked at each other in shock.
"My lord, it is a double happiness for our family! Prince Jing is the son of a dragon, and Lord Gu is young and promising. Now, at such a young age, he has already graduated from a fifth-rank official position. The Duke of Zhen has recruited him.
There are so many young talents, it’s really enviable to others!”
Xiao Quanzi had a very good impression of Gu Chengyu, so he naturally said a few more kind words for Gu Chengyu.
Before he set out to Zhen Guogong's mansion today, he knew that Gu Chengyu was going to be promoted.