Chapter 444 Xiao Ying's housewarming celebration, Ning's family comes to visit

Chen Xinghai and his siblings were very happy about Chen Xinghe's arrival and chatted with him for a long time.

Chen Xinghe told his brothers and sisters that he had passed the examination for the title of Tongsheng and would be taking the examination for Xiucai in the second half of the year. They were all proud of him.

However, he felt very regretful when he thought that he would not be able to live in Shangjing with himself and others in the next few months.

Fortunately, the teleportation arrays on both sides are already usable, so they can meet each other anytime they want.

Chen Xinghai and his siblings also talked about what happened to them in Beijing during this period.

Hearing that Xu Xuan's family had framed them time and time again, and finally suffered the consequences and been divorced and sent home, Chen Xinghe showed disgust.

As a scholar, he hated these underhanded tactics the most.

What's more, Xu Xuan's family acted so cruelly that the current outcome is retribution.

"Don't talk about those unlucky things."

Seeing that he looked unhappy, Chen Xingyun immediately changed the subject with a smile.

"Second brother, you just arrived tonight and haven't been around the Princess's Mansion yet. I'm afraid you don't know how big it is."

When this was mentioned, Chen Xinghai and the other two also smiled strangely and shook their heads.

Chen Xinghe was not new to the world, and he speculated curiously, "Could it be bigger than our Xiaoyao Sect?"

Chen Xingyue chuckled: "Second brother, you are right, it is indeed bigger than the current Xiaoyao Sect."

"It would probably take an ordinary person one or two hours to complete all the rotations."

Chen Xinghe was quite surprised, and then frowned slightly.

"It's so big! The house of the top dignitaries is beyond our imagination."

What he didn't say was that this was such a waste, but thinking that this was his home now, he felt it was difficult to say it out loud.

"Do you think it's a waste, second brother?"

Chen Xingyun and others saw what he was thinking and sighed softly.

"We thought so too. So Mom decided to make use of the unused space and open a workshop."

Chen Xinghe's brows relaxed. "That's a good idea. But, are there any safety risks?"

If we open a workshop, there will be too many idle people coming and going.

Chen Xingyun smiled and said, "Don't worry about that. The Princess's Mansion has its own guards, a total of 200 people."

"If it's a princess's or a prince's palace, the number of palace soldiers will be even greater."

This is the advantage of being a member of the royal family, you can have your own private army.

But foreign officials cannot do this. Even a family like the Ning family can only have servants to guard the house, and cannot have private soldiers, let alone a lady of honor.

Therefore, these powerful ministers basically have a few secret guards and death squads.

Chen Xinghe nodded. With the palace soldiers around, there was no need to worry too much about safety.

Chen Xingyue interrupted, "But these palace soldiers aren't strong enough. Mother has decided to gradually replace them with cultivators or martial arts masters."

Now the group of monks brought by Xiao Ying have come in handy.

She selected ten people and distributed them throughout the Princess's Mansion, with each person responsible for an area.

These cultivators are at least at the fourth level of Qi Refining, which is more than enough for them to be responsible for the security of an area.

During the conversation, Chen Xinghe became more and more familiar with the situation in Shangjing and the Princess's Mansion, and he was deeply moved.

His mother's power is growing so fast, he has to keep working hard.

The next day was a good day for Xiao Ying’s housewarming wedding banquet.

Early in the morning, the princess's mansion became bustling.

Kang Ruolan directed the servants and maids in an orderly manner, showing the aura of a butler.

That's right, she had been promoted by Xiao Ying to be the chief steward of the Princess's Mansion, and the original steward of the mansion became the second steward.

In addition, Xiao Ying also promoted Yulan, Mingzhu and several others brought from the old house as deacons, and took full control of the entire mansion.

As for whether the current second butler is convinced or not?

Xiao Ying said that if the work was good, they would be retained, but if it was not, they would be fired. She would not indulge anyone.

Not long after breakfast, a guest came to the door. They were from the Zhenyuan Marquis Mansion.

Led by Ning Leshu, there are Tan Yunshi's family of three, and Han Ye's son Han Ziyang.

As for Han Zijing and Han Ziming, neither of them showed up. One used the excuse that his injury had not healed yet, and the other used the excuse that he was still weak.

Of course, the real reason is clear to both parties.

Xiao Ying's family would be happier if they didn't come.

Ning Leshu brought a lot of gifts, and Han Ziyang and Tan Yunshi also prepared gifts, all of which they attached great importance to.

"Mother, Second Brother's wife, and Ziyang, I'm already very happy that you are willing to come. What gifts do you want to bring?"

Xiao Ying smiled and invited everyone into the main hall and asked them to take a seat.

"Today we are the only ones here, no outsiders, no need to be so polite."

Ning Leshu said, "It's precisely because you're family that I'm not being polite with you. You just moved in, and I'm worried about what's missing."

Tan Yunshi also said, "After all, this is my eldest sister's first banquet. How can I come empty-handed?"

Han Ziyang was a little embarrassed and behaved gently and politely.

"My nephew knows how much harm my family has caused my aunt's family some time ago, and I don't dare to ask for forgiveness."

He stood up, bowed, and saluted deeply.

"But I still want to apologize to my aunt and her family, and I will discipline my family and will not do it again."

Xiao Ying looked at him in surprise. Is it true that Xu Xuan is the one who has produced good bamboo shoots from bad bamboo?

Han Ziyang had indeed not been seen in the previous few times, and her mother had also told her that Han Ziyang had a good character, and it seemed that he was indeed different from those people.

She naturally rewards good people with kindness.

"I accept your apology, but this is a matter between us adults and has nothing to do with you juniors."

She will not easily forgive those who offend her, but she will not implicate those who have not offended her.

"Thank you, aunt."

Han Ziyang smiled bitterly, but he also knew that he was just a junior and his words carried little weight.

It’s already great that we are in the current situation without being implicated.

Not long after the two sides exchanged greetings, another guest arrived, this time a member of the Ning family.

Except for Prime Minister Ning and Ning Yuanfeng who had not yet left their posts, everyone else had arrived, including Duke Ning.

The Ning family also brought generous gifts, and with more than ten people, the yard suddenly became lively.

Among so many people, only Chen Xinghe and Xiao Ying had never met each other, so Xiao Ying introduced him to everyone.

Chen Xinghe also greeted everyone very politely, and immediately won everyone's favor.

"Xinghe is such a handsome guy. You can tell at first glance that he's a good student."

The Prime Minister's wife Liu Rumei praised him highly, thinking that Chen Xinghe was very similar to her own descendants, both of whom were gentle and elegant scholars.

When they heard that he passed the examination and became a Tongsheng after only one year of formal study, and even ranked first in the provincial examination, everyone was even more amazed.

Ning Leshu asked, "Will Xinghe stay in Shangjing from now on? He can go to the Imperial College with Ziheng and the others."

Xiao Ying said, "He plans to take the exam for the scholar degree in the second half of the year, so he may have to stay in Yun'an County for a while."

"Is this the time to take the exam for the scholar?"

Yu Sulan exclaimed in surprise, and the others were also in disbelief.

Chen Xinghe smiled shyly: "The teacher just asked me to give it a try. If it doesn't work, we can wait two years and see."

Ning Leyan, who had been silent the whole time, asked curiously, "Isn't it troublesome to run back and forth like this?"

"No trouble." Xiao Ying smiled meaningfully: "I will send him back tomorrow."

Everyone in the Ning family looked at each other, and suddenly understood something. They were so excited that their breathing became rapid.

The Patriarch actually has this ability to appear thousands of miles away in a short period of time?!

After this period of time to nourish their bodies, they gained a better understanding of spiritual practice.

It is rumored that the five major immortal cultivation families all have a teleportation array that can instantly transport people thousands of miles away.

Could it be that the head of the family can do it too?