Tang Shijin had no choice but to help her sit down and put a small pillow behind her waist.
Mrs. Luo is expected to give birth to her baby in the early twelfth month of the twelfth lunar month, and Mrs. Xie is expecting her baby earlier, so it probably only happened in the past two days.
She pinched a walnut for her casually, and Mrs. Luo picked up the walnut kernel from her hand and ate it while complaining to her: "It's an engagement anyway. Even if you don't know how to do it yourself, buying some clothes and shoes and sending them over can be regarded as a return gift."
, what’s going on with nothing?”
Tang Shijin was very innocent: "I don't understand this. He told me not to worry about it, so how do I know that he needs to reciprocate the gift? Besides, I buy clothes for him every day and even bought 200 sets. He wants to take this step.
, can you just take out two sets to recharge?"
Madam Luo wanted to say something, but she laughed after thinking about it: "You don't look like someone who is engaged."
Tang Shijin said: "What's wrong? I'm virtuous and virtuous from head to toe!"
Madam Luo smiled and said: "It's true that the virtuous and kind-hearted people are virtuous, but it's true that they are rich and powerful. I heard..."
Before he could finish his sentence, the old housekeeper rushed in: "Fifth Mother! Fifth Mother! Imperial decree! Someone is coming from the capital! I want you to go and receive the decree!"
Tang Shijin stood up quickly and said in a deep voice, "Don't panic, set up the incense table, I'll change my clothes and go over right away! Have you informed them?"
The old housekeeper nodded hurriedly, said nothing, and quickly turned around and ran out. Tang Shijin supported Madam Luo and said, "Don't worry, the matter about the Royal Merchant is probably settled, and it won't be a bad thing. Don't worry.
"
She quickly changed her clothes and went out.
At this time, the guests were still there, and Yan Baiwei, Tao Chengqi and others also came out, but the imperial edict was announced to Tang Shijin, so only Tang Shijin was kneeling in front.
It was indeed the emperor's will.
In fact, such a small matter as an imperial merchant, even a first-class imperial merchant, does not require an imperial edict.
But who could tell Emperor Yuan Sheng to give him the title of "Fairy Wine" on a whim? He also personally gave him the status of "First Class Imperial Merchant", plus the inner government office wanted to please Wang Zhongyan, so naturally,
It was done thoroughly and beautifully, and even a plaque for the imperial merchants was specially awarded.
In Tang Dynasty, Jin received the order to express his gratitude. He was calm and unhurried from beginning to end, which actually made the eunuch and everyone take a closer look.
There was something going on at the host's house, so the guests naturally left first and started talking among themselves.
You must know that a woman's thirteenth and fifteenth years are very special and important. Everyone knows that she has great wealth, and the emperor's imperial edict had not come sooner or later, but it came today.
Even Gui Kaifu couldn't help but say: "Jin'er, this kid, is really lucky. On his birthday, in the year of cardamom, he received the imperial edict from Huang Shang. This is more like God borrowing the hand of the emperor to congratulate him.
It’s her birthday!”
Next to him, Zhuang Yu, a great scholar who was also invited by Tao Xiang, also said: "Speaking of which, this birthday, and the first prince..."
Gui Kaifu did not answer.
The late Crown Prince was also born on October 27th. This date was okay among the people, but among the royal family... it was simply too sensitive.
This is Ziweixuan!
Emperor Ziwei is the Lord of Ten Thousand Stars and belongs to the emperor. In other words, if a descendant of the royal family is born on this day, he is destined to be a prince!
But being too high-profile is not a good thing. There is really no telling how many days a swaddled baby will live. With such a name... it is a living target.
But fortunately, the late empress's brother An Ninghou also gave birth to the crown prince on this day.
Therefore, it just diluted the nobility of this day.
This may be a coincidence, or it can only be a coincidence... But privately, any discerning person would not lament the prudence and shrewdness of Marquis An Ning? This move was really wonderful! It was so timely!
But even so, the prince did not live past the age of fifteen, so...
etc!
Gui Kaifu suddenly stopped. He quickly connected the events in his mind, and even his expression changed for a moment.
No wonder such an elegant gathering place was suddenly built here! No wonder Tao Xiang didn’t hesitate to invite so many people here. So that’s it! So that’s why!
This Tao Xiang! Really unkind! Such a scheme against him!
Zhuang Yu next to him took two steps and realized that he had not followed. He turned around and said, "Brother Gui, what's wrong with you?"
Gui Kaifu said hurriedly: "Nothing! I, I thought of a wonderful sentence. I have to go back and check the details. Sorry!" He hurried away.
In fact, Gui Kaifu was really wronged about this matter.
Tao Xiang was wary just because he almost fell into the Wan family's trap before, so he put a bargaining chip here, which was considered a way out. He really didn't know...the first prince was Yan Baiwei!
Over there, Tang Shijin welcomed the eunuch in.
This eunuch was simply too kind, and his attitude was extremely low. When Tang Shijin handed him the banknote, he was startled and refused again and again. Later, he finally accepted it. When Tang Shijin asked him for advice, he also told him everything he knew.
Moreover, this kind of eunuch who announced the decree would not stay here for long, so he only stayed for a few hours before leaving. Before leaving, he stuffed a small thing into Tang Shijin's hand and whispered: "This is Eunuch Wang."
For you."
Tang Shijin's face was completely uncovered, and he didn't look at it until he left.
It is a longevity peach carved from jade, only the size of a jujube, with a small piece of cloud brocade tied on it.
Tang Shijin thought about it for a while before he figured out that this should mean "reborn parents".
She really likes this era of being grateful!
This network was filled up in no time!
With such a person here, no matter what happens in front of the emperor, at least someone can put in a good word!
Over there, Yan Baiwei asked the housekeeper to change the furnishings in the living room. After all, the imperial edict was required to be offered. After giving the instructions, he came over and said, "What did I give you?"
Of course, Tang Shijin couldn't let him know that he had done such a despicable thing. He had already quickly completed the exchange and showed him an innocent look. It was a brocade handkerchief wrapped in a plum core.
Repaying kindness? Yan Baiwei had no doubts at all: "I didn't expect that this Eunuch Wang is a man who appreciates kindness. He is repaying your kindness for your brother."
Tang Shijin nodded: "Probably."
After realizing it, she became happy, put her hands on her waist and said with a smile: "Hahaha! I am finally an imperial merchant! A first-class imperial merchant! Hahahaha! As expected of me! He is so awesome!"
She turned around and left, ready to show off to Mrs. Luo.
Qi Yaoling was afraid that the world would not be in chaos, so as soon as Tang Shijin left, he said from behind: "Master was much happier when he received the order than when he was engaged."
Yan Baiwei glanced at him, and Qi Yaoling looked back coldly.
Yan Baiwei was really helpless.
None of these people gave him a good look. Xu Tianlu originally knew etiquette very well. When he first became a disciple, he even called him Master Yan all afternoon. However, he changed his tune the next day and called him Uncle Yan! Uncle Yan!!
It's not bad in terms of seniority, it just doesn't sound good.
But among the three of them, Tao Chengqi would be willing to call him uncle, and even Tang Shilei would be willing to call him junior uncle, but they would not call him.
I don’t know how to offend them.
Fortunately, a few people were devoted to Tang Shijin.