Su Lu was the first person with a different surname to be granted the title of marquis in the century-old history of the Han Dynasty.
As soon as Eunuch Bai left, the people who came to congratulate him broke through the door of the house.
Zhao Pu, the commander of the Right Palace Guards, came to the door carrying a three-color gift. The voices of Li Lin and Li Lin, who was also carrying a three-color gift, competing for first place could be heard from two streets away.
"If you leave your post without permission, I will go to Dadu to sue you."
"Anyway, I am the first to congratulate Mr. Hou."
Su Yun looked at the two three-color gifts in front of him with disgust.
"You two, one is the commander-in-chief of the left palace guard, and the other is the commander-in-chief of the right palace guard. Are your families so poor? Why don't you two take the gifts away? I'm afraid that my brother will turn around and scold me."
Zhao Pu said with a playful smile: "Miss, you don't understand now, don't you. Gifts in the capital are naturally large. This is how we send congratulatory gifts in Xuanfu. They are simple and tight, and they are not afraid of Dingxiang Army investigation.
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Li Ling's laughing and scolding voice sounded: "You two have to investigate even if you don't give me three-color gifts. If one person raises a big family, there must be something fishy. I will arrange for someone to investigate later."
Later, Li Ling came in with a smile and carrying a gift box. He congratulated Su Yun and said:
"Congratulations to the Governor for becoming the Marquis of Beiyang, setting a precedent for us in the Han Dynasty and becoming the first person to do so."
"Where is the Governor? I still want to see him off?"
Li Ling looked towards the main hall.
Su Yun curled his lips and said angrily: "You three's courtesy is too light, so we won't leave any food. The governor of your family is accompanying two ladies from the Tang Dynasty. Do you want to go and have a look?"
The three of them dispersed like birds and beasts.
"Isn't the Tang envoy a man?"
"Xie Ruyu looks like a girl no matter what, but it seems like he is really a boy."
"I asked Eunuch Bai, and it seems that he is really a man. He is definitely a fake."
As the three governors walked, they lowered their voices and discussed.
In the main hall of the Hou Mansion, Su Lu was drinking tea with Xie Ruyu and Xie Rumei.
"The governor is unparalleled in talent and love, but it's a pity that he refuses to enter our country, Tang Dynasty."
Xie Ruyu said regretfully, with a faint smile on her cheeks.
Xie Rumei also sighed beside him: "If this is not Yanjing of the Han Dynasty, I will definitely invite the Xuanjia Army and bring Mr. Su to our Tang Dynasty."
Xie Ruyu hurriedly waved her hand and said: "Captain, don't get me wrong, my sister is just talking nonsense."
Su Lu waved his hand: "Master Xie has been in Yanjing for several months. Why, don't you need to go back to resume your life?"
Xie Ruyu sighed: "The mission has not been completed and I cannot go back to resume my life. My Majesty has given me a death order. If I cannot unite Shangshan into one government, there is no need to go back."
Xie Rumei said bitterly next to her: "If you are willing to let me give you Feng as an envoy to the capital, I guarantee that His Majesty will not do anything to you."
Xie Ruyu laughed and said, "Fourth sister, you are overthinking it. I met an envoy to the capital, and now the asking price has reached tens of thousands taels. It's easy for you to think."
Su Lu was a little speechless. Every time these two siblings came to his place for tea, they would just make some insinuations about how they wanted him to write poems, but they would not even mention polishing their pens or anything like that.
How can this be done?
Xie Rumei asked Su Lu with some confusion: "Now that the young master has been granted the title of Marquis, are you going to move to Beiyang tonight?"
Hearing this, Xie Ruyu also focused her gaze on Su Lu.
Su Lu thought about it and said: "Leaving is inevitable, but everything in the capital is still pending, so I can't rest assured."
Xie Ruyu also echoed: "It is indeed true. The Dingxiang Army Yamen is newly established, and it cannot be separated from the governor. In addition, there are some trivial matters, so it is better to stay for a while."
Xie Rumei also echoed: "This way, I can see the young master a few more times. If the young master leaves Beijing, Rumei will not dare to go to the war-torn place in the north."
Su Yun entered the main hall and said with a smile: "Brother, the Prime Minister Zuo is here. Congratulations on your actual title of Marquis."
Xie Ruyu stood up and said, "That's fine. My sister and I will come to see the governor tomorrow."
Su Lu had a headache after hearing this. What kind of trouble are you two going to make? You will continue to come tomorrow.
After sending Xie Ruyu and his brother out of the house, Su Lu entered the study and saw Prime Minister Zuo standing in front of the bookshelf, deep in thought.
"The envoy from the Tang Dynasty suddenly came to visit and was neglected. Don't blame the Prime Minister."
Zuo Ping smiled, put the book he pulled out into the bookshelf, and congratulated Su Lu.
"I don't have anything serious to do. I just came to congratulate the Marquis on his promotion to the rank of Marquis."
Su Lu thought to himself, "I believe you are the only one who has ghosts." "Master Xiang came to see me, but what advice do you have?"
A sly smile appeared on Zuo Ping's face, "I don't dare to give you advice. You and I were defending the enemy at the west city gate that day. We are also friends who have experienced life and death together. There are some things that I can't help but give you a few words of advice."
Su Lu said nothing and looked at the old man and continued.
"It is against the ancestral system for a princess to supervise the country. It is not surprising that the ministers are opposed to it. The princess has appointed two important ministers in one day. This is too much."
"Although Tang Shizhong does not seek his position, he is not a person who breaks the law. Lord Marquis is favored by the princess. Can you give me some advice to avoid Tang Shizhong's death penalty?"
Su Lu shook his head: "Master Prime Minister, it's not that I don't want to speak up, but it's the princess who urged me to set out as soon as possible and rush to the north."
"Report, Lord Marquis, there is a princess order coming from the palace."
Niba held a warrant and edict in his hand and strode into the study.
Su Lu was stunned for a moment, I just said it casually.
Opening the edict casually, Su Lu asked, "What did someone from the palace say?"
Niba's face was strange: "I just told the Marquis to leave as soon as possible. We must leave tonight and we must leave before dark."
Su Lu read the edict and was completely confused. What was going on? He really urged himself to get on the road as soon as possible.
Zuo Ping also said next to him: "I just came out of the palace, and three urgent documents came from Xuanfu, all asking for help. Thule has broken through Beizheng and has entered Beiyang. The forwards are approaching Beiyang."
It’s the county seat.”
"Most of Xitun Ridge has been lost, and Thule troops and horses can also be seen in Yanzhou."
The old man said worriedly.
Su Lu secretly scolded himself for being clumsy. I just said it casually, but I didn't expect to receive a document urging me to go on my way.
Zuo Ping didn't stay anymore and stood up and said: "Since the Marquis is about to leave soon, I won't delay the Marquis. He will return in triumph someday. If the old man is still in the capital, I can take care of the Marquis again."
Su Lu laughed and sent Zuo Ping out. He saw a line of carriages parked on the long street outside the door. They were sent by the palace to see him off.
Su Yun had already ordered people to pack things, and the yard was in a mess.
When it got dark, I finally packed up the necessary things, got on the carriage and set off.
In the middle of the night, the concierge left behind at the Hou Mansion had gone to bed.
The sudden light of the torch illuminated the courtyard of the Hou Mansion. The courtyard was filled with men in black, and a clear voice spoke.
"Xuan Jiawei, follow me. Lord Su's bedroom is right there. Don't hurt Lord Su."
"That's Su Yun's room over there. She's a master. Try not to hurt her when you take someone. Otherwise, it won't be easy to explain to Lord Su."
The men in black divided into two groups and rushed towards Su Lu and Su Yun's rooms respectively.
After a while, both groups of men in black returned without success.
A crisp voice cursed: "Trash, you can't even catch someone, why don't you hurry up and chase him."
A man in black came quickly and presented the imperial edict that Su Lu had read: "Sir, I found an edict in the study."
After the leading man in black saw it, he became furious and left the edict on the ground.
"Damn Li Qing, he actually issued such an edict."
"No, let's go quickly. We've left news."
"Put out the fire and leave separately."
In an instant, the sound of killing shook the sky, and arrows rained down.
