The three bachelors looked at each other, then began to communicate with each other in low voices, and then they all nodded incomprehensibly. Finally, they each returned to the class.
The emperor watched them go down and asked: "What do you three think? Is this the legendary jade seal passed down to the country?"
Li Lu, Yan Mu, and Pan Yong went out together, kowtowed to the emperor and said: "I believe this is the imperial seal, and it is confirmed without a doubt."
When the emperor heard that they had confirmed it, the slightest nervousness in his heart disappeared without a trace. With the confirmation of these three learned ministers, this imperial seal should be foolproof.
The emperor nodded. After thinking about it, he felt that it was still a bit unsafe for the three of them. He turned to Wei Mu, the Minister of Rites, and said: "Wei Mu, you are the Minister of Rites, a well-educated Confucian. Come up and take a look at this jade seal again."
Wei Mu, the Minister of Rites, just heard that the emperor said that he had found the imperial seal, and he was already eager to go up and observe it. However, the emperor did not mention his name, so he had no choice but to stand below. Now he heard that the emperor
How could he hold back when he was asked to go up to appraise the seal? He took three steps and two steps at a time to reach the imperial case. Without seeing anyone else, he directly held the imperial seal in front of his eyes and carefully played with it. He held it in his hand while stroking it and sighing.
, actually forgot the time.
The emperor looked at him holding the jade seal from the throne. He kept shaking his head and sighing, and his heart tightened. Could there be something wrong with the jade seal? But the other three bachelors did not raise any objections. Could it be that he had seen the clues in it?
So he asked: "Wei Aiqing, is there something wrong with this jade seal?"
Wei Mu, the Minister of Rites, had listened to the emperor's inquiry, and then he came to his senses. He quickly put down the imperial seal in his hand, walked down the imperial steps, and knelt on the ground: "Long live Qi, I thought that this seal must be the imperial seal.
"
The emperor was relieved after hearing what he said. Then he picked up the imperial seal and carefully put it back in the wooden box. Then he said to the civil and military officials below: "You know where this imperial seal came from.
?"
How could all the civil and military officials know? They could only shake their heads together and look at the emperor, waiting for his answer.
The emperor unhurriedly took out a memorial from the imperial case, and then said to them: "This is sent to me by Jia Ke, the commander of the two towns of Xuanhua and Kaiping. This time he went north to the grassland and defeated Alsileng Khan.
This treasure was seized from his royal tent."
When the ministers below heard this, they couldn't help but look at Jia Zheng at the end. Jia Zheng was also stunned at this time. He did not expect that his son was so capable and could defeat the Tatar Arslen Khan.
Get this treasure from the king's tent.
It seems that Dai Quan did not lie to himself yesterday. A huge happy event is really coming to Rongguo Mansion. Thinking of this, Jia Zheng couldn't help but tremble with excitement.
The emperor ignored the ministers below and continued: "I told Jia Ke at that time that as long as he has meritorious service, I will not hesitate to reward him with a title. Because of my words, he went deep into the barren and fought bloody battles. That's why he invited this person back.
This is a treasure, I will fulfill my promise now, assume power, and pass on the decree."
Dai Quan, who had always been by the emperor's side, took out a roll of yellow silk from the emperor's imperial desk, then stood in front of the imperial desk, gently opened the imperial edict, and then began to read: "The emperor is destined to be carried by heaven, and the edict says: Since ancient times, emperors have pacified the world.
, The style relies on the strength of the military ministers! Jia Ke used a small brigade to go deep into the barren area, attacked the enemy chiefs twice, the grassland was shaken, and welcomed back the jade seal passed down to the country, allowing the treasures of the Celestial Dynasty to return to their homeland. This contribution will be beneficial to the country and will benefit the future. I will not reward you generously.
Not enough to appease his heart, Jia Ke was specially granted the title of Marquis of Wuyang. His descendants held nobility for three generations, and he was demoted to other high-ranking titles. He was appointed as the envoy of the Xuan Prefecture and held military and political power in the Xuan Prefecture. He ordered the construction of the Wuyang Marquis Mansion and granted him 30,000 acres of land.
Two thousand acres. I admire this."
After Jia Zheng listened to the imperial edict below, he was extremely excited. He crawled to the middle and cried bitterly: "On behalf of my son, Jia Zheng, please thank the emperor for your kindness. Long live, long live, long live."
The emperor looked at Jia Zheng from his throne, crying bitterly and with tears of gratitude. He couldn't help but smile and nod. This is how he behaves for his ministers.
The emperor then said to the people below: "Today the imperial seal will be handed down in return, and in the future the royal seal will be handed down and crown princes will be crowned. All these seals will be needed to rectify the situation."
All the civil and military officials in the hall knelt on the ground and said in unison: "I obey the order."
At this time, the prince, who was standing in front of the courtiers, felt a little uncomfortable. Now that the imperial seal was recovered, the emperor publicly stated that he would need this seal to appoint a prince in the future. His position was a bit embarrassing. Because he was not long after he was born.
He was established as the crown prince in time. Now we can't let the emperor write a new edict and stamp it with the imperial seal.
When the crown prince thought of this, a hint of cloud flashed in his heart. What did the emperor mean by saying this? Could it be that he, the prince, was a little displeased.
After the emperor announced this, all the ministers were in excitement, and they had nothing else to report to the emperor, so the emperor announced that the court was dismissed.
But at this time, Dai Quan did not leave with the emperor, but walked a few steps to Jia Zheng's side, and said to Jia Zheng with a smile on his face: "Master Jia, how about we don't talk nonsense?
"
Jia Zheng hurriedly saluted Dai Quan and said, "Thank you very much, Interior Minister, for telling me yesterday. Everyone in the Rongguo Mansion will definitely remember the kindness of the Interior Minister."
Seeing that his goal had been achieved, Dai Quan sent the body in his hands to Jia Zheng, "This is the emperor's imperial edict. Mr. Jia will take it back and worship it properly. As for Wuyang Hou's seal, the emperor will naturally cast it and send it to the Xuan Mansion."
Town."
Jia Zheng took the imperial edict with both hands and felt that this edict was as heavy as a thousand pieces of gold. This edict was not only Jia Ke's glory, but also a good medicine for the declining Rongguo Mansion. From now on, Rongguo Mansion can be regarded as
He returned to the circle of aristocratic families in the capital.
If Rongguofu was only a middle-class family before, then with this imperial edict, Rongguofu is now considered one of the top wealthy families in the capital.
Jia Zheng returned to Rongguo Mansion in a daze with the imperial edict, and only came to his senses when he reached the door of the mansion. He did not go through the side door, and ordered his servants to open the middle door wide.
After a while, the door of Rongguo Mansion slowly opened. Jia Zheng was so excited that his face was red. He held the imperial edict in both hands and strode straight into Rongxi Hall from the main entrance.
Jia Zheng's huge battle had already alarmed everyone in Jia's family. Mrs. Wang first greeted Jia Zheng in front of Rongxi Hall, wanting to see what made him mobilize so many troops.
When Jia Zheng saw Mrs. Wang, he didn't say anything. Instead, he said to the maid next to her: "Go and invite Aunt Zhou. She is qualified to hear what I am going to announce today." This sentence seemed to be addressed to Mrs. Wang.
Listen.
When Mrs. Wang heard what he said, a cold light appeared in her eyes, and then she nodded imperceptibly. Then the little maid ran out quickly.
Jia Zheng was standing in front of the Rongxi Hall holding the holy edict. At this time, an old woman walked out from behind. She came to Jia Zheng quietly and asked softly: "Master, the old lady asked me to ask:
What's going on? There's such a big commotion at home."
Jia Zheng held the imperial edict and glanced sideways at the old woman, and then said to her: "Go back to the old lady and tell her that our Jia family has received great grace from the emperor. I will go to the inner house to report to the old lady in a moment."
After hearing this, the old lady hurried back to the back house.
While he was talking, Aunt Zhou had already arrived in front of the Rongxi Hall from his small courtyard. Jia Zheng saw that the people had almost arrived. Then he said to them: "The emperor asked me to go to court today. It turns out that there is a big happy event.
The eldest brother has made great achievements in the border area and has recovered the jade seal that has been lost for many years. Emperor Longyan is very happy. He just passed down the imperial edict from the court and made our eldest brother the Marquis of Wuyang. His descendants have held the title for three generations.
And next to our Rongguo Mansion, we will build the Wuyang Marquis Mansion for my eldest brother."
As soon as this news was announced, the entire Jia family was shocked. It's remarkable that the former little bastard is now the Marquis of Wuyang and has become the most noble person in the Jia family besides Jia's mother.
When Aunt Zhou heard the news, her body felt weak and she was about to collapse on the ground. Xia Mai, who was next to her, quickly supported her and said to Aunt Zhou excitedly: "Auntie, our uncle is now the Marquis.
"
Aunt Zhou held Xia Mai with both hands and cried excitedly, but she couldn't say a word.
Jia Zheng came to Aunt Zhou and said to her: "You have given birth to a good son. We in the Jia family may have to live with him in the future. I would like to thank you here first."
Aunt Zhou was so excited that she could not answer Jia Zheng's words. She could only nod her head.
After Jia Zheng said this, he said to everyone: "Everyone should go back to their duties and don't mess with the rules. Our Jia family is no longer the same as before."
After Jia Zheng said these words, he went to the main courtyard where Jia Mu lived. As soon as he arrived in front of the courtyard where Jia Mu lived, the courtyard was already filled with cheers and all kinds of excited laughter.
As soon as Jia Zheng entered the courtyard, several well-known old ladies came to congratulate them. They all said that Jia Zheng gave birth to a good son, and the Rongguo Mansion would definitely be more prosperous from now on. Jia Zheng nodded with a smile and gave them a gift in return. In fact,
In his heart, he is very proud now.
Although Jia Zheng lives in Rongxi Hall, after all, he still has his biological brother. In fact, he has always been worried that one day his brother will come back, and he will have to abdicate in favor of someone better, and then move to a small house outside Rongguo Mansion just like Jia She.
Yard living.
Although Jia Ke had made some merits and received a title before, he was only a third-grade general, not enough to compete with Jia She. But it is different now. Jia Ke is already a super-grade Wuyang Marquis. No matter what, Jia She is
He no longer has the ability to return to Rongguo Mansion. Now he is completely relieved and full of confidence in the future.
Jia Zheng came to the big room where Jia Mu lived, and several girls rushed over to open the door curtain. As soon as Jia Zheng entered the main hall, he heard Jia Mu's hearty laughter again. Jia Zheng had not seen Jia Mu so happy for a long time.
Jia Zheng came in and hurried forward to salute Jia Mu. As soon as Jia Zheng came in, all the maids and nuns in the room moved out of the house, leaving only a few close maids and nuns to serve Jia Mu.
Jia's mother obviously already knew the news. When she saw Jia Zheng saluting her, she also said to Jia Zheng with a smile on her face: "Get up quickly and tell me what happened in court today."
Jia Zheng stood up quickly, came to Jia Mu and said excitedly: "Mother, today in the court, the emperor commended our eldest brother in front of all the civil and military officials. He praised him for being raw and hairless, for taking back the national jade seal, and issued an edict in court.
Our eldest brother is appointed Marquis of Wuyang and the Governor of Xuanfu Town."
Jia Zheng paused and then said: "Mother, you didn't see the shocked look of the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty at that time. When I came out of the Hall of Supreme Harmony, the way they looked at me was not completely different from before. Our family is now