Madam Yang digested the information about the “monster” for a while, and then said, “Forget it, I will no longer interfere in Xingren’s marriage.

I don’t care whether he will take a concubine in the future or not. Let the couple decide for themselves.

People are old and useless. I can’t take care of them anyway. Just leave it to you.”

Zhang Hulan smiled and said, "Madam, your children and grandchildren have their own blessings. Everyone's life is different. Let them go on their own. You and the old marquis just stay at home and wait to hold your great-grandchildren."

Hearing about having a great-grandson, Old Lady Yang also smiled, "That's right! Xingren, you better hurry up and give grandma a few more great-grandsons."

Wang Xingren scratched his head, “Grandma, I’ll try my best.”

After explaining everything, Zhang Hulan said goodbye and left, "Okay, I won't bother the old marquis and the old lady anymore.

I still have to go home and clean up the house, so I'll take my leave now."

Madam Yang nodded, "Okay!"

Lord Wang said, "I need to go to the palace. I need to report this matter to the emperor. The court needs to order some control."

After Zhang Hulan left, Madam Yang said to the nanny, "Go tell Xiaorong that the matter between Li He and Xing Ren is over and don't mention it again.

Tell them about this close-kin marriage, and I will find a good marriage for Li He."

"Yes, old lady!"

The nanny left the house immediately and went to tell Wang Xiaorong in person.

The nanny told Wang Xiaorong and Li He everything. The mother and daughter didn't say anything after hearing it, but there was resentment in their eyes.

As soon as the nanny left, Li He said angrily, "Mom, they are just looking for excuses to fool us. There are so many cousins getting married, why haven't I seen any problematic children?"

Wang Xiaorong sneered, "A bunch of country bumpkins dare to compete with us. I think they are tired of living..."

Li He widened her eyes, "Mom, you can't be..."

Wang Xiaorong waved her hands, "Don't worry about it. Mother knows what's going on. A country girl wants to marry into a rich family. Is she worthy of it..."

…

Zhang Hulan returned home and Ye Hongling was still there.

Knowing that the matter had been resolved, Ye Hongling, Wang and Li felt relieved.

Getting married is a happy event, but if it causes discord in the family, it is not a good thing.

Ye Hongling didn't go back until almost noon.

Ye Hongyun did not come in the morning as she went to Duke Wei's house. She came to take a look in the afternoon.

After Ye Hongyun came over, he said to Zhang Hulan, "You have been granted an imperial decree, so it would be fine if you were not in the capital, but now that you are in the capital, you must go to the palace to express your gratitude.

In addition, if you plan to let your nephew study at the Imperial College, you must also report to the Imperial College."

Zhang Hulan asked, "Is it too late for me to go now? The court hasn't had a holiday for the New Year yet?"

It was already the 27th day of the twelfth lunar month, and every household was preparing for the New Year. Zhang Hulan thought that the court should also take a holiday.

"No, the court won't have a holiday until New Year's Eve. You can go tomorrow morning."

To be honest, Zhang Hulan was a little nervous.

Meeting the emperor, the living emperor, made me feel a little nervous.

She didn't know the procedure for entering the palace, so she quickly asked Ye Hongyun, "How do I get to the palace? Should I wear the imperial robe? What should I say when I see the emperor?"

Ye Hongyun smiled and said, "I will go to the palace to see my sister tomorrow. I will take you to the palace gate, and then the guards will pass on the message.

If the emperor lets you in, the guards will lead you in.

If the emperor doesn't have time, then you don't have to go in.

The emperor may not see you, but you cannot not go.

As for what to say, just answer whatever the emperor asks you, and just say something nice."

The next morning, Ye Hongyun came to Zhang Hulan to pick her up.

Zhang Hulan put on the imperial robes and went to the palace with Ye Hongyun.

Ye Hongyun said a few words to the guards at the palace gate, and the guards asked them to wait, and then two guards went to report.

One went to the imperial study and the other went to the harem.

After half an incense stick of time, the guard came back and said, "The emperor is at the imperial concubine's place, you can go in."

Ye Hongyun was stunned for a moment, "This is really a coincidence."

Ye Hongyun said to Zhang Hulan, "Come on, come in with me."

The guards all knew that Ye Hongyun was Concubine Ye's sister and had often entered the palace before, so they didn't need to lead the way.

Zhang Hulan followed Ye Hongyun into the palace, and it took them half an hour to reach Concubine Ye's bedroom.

When they reached the door, the palace servant went in to report, and then the two of them entered.

Ye Hongyun stared at Zhang Hulan, "Don't look up for a while."

Zhang Hulan thought, if I don’t take a good look around when I get to the palace, wouldn’t it be a wasted trip?

However, no matter what she thought, Zhang Hulan still followed Ye Hongyun obediently, walking forward with her head down.

Ye Hongyun stopped in front and Zhang Hulan almost bumped into Ye Hongyun.

Ye Hongyun knelt down, and Zhang Hulan also knelt down quickly.

"Your Highness, I bow to you, Your Majesty, and Your Majesty the Imperial Concubine!"

Zhang Hulan also quickly spoke up: "Your Highness, I, Zhang Hulan, kowtow to the Emperor and the Imperial Concubine!"

Emperor Yongxing's voice sounded, "Everyone, get up."

Ye Hongyun stood up, while Zhang Hulan was still kneeling.

Zhang Hulan continued to kowtow and said, "I, your majesty, have been blessed with the imperial decree. This honor is like the light of the sun and the moon.

I am deeply grateful and will remember your grace. I will teach my family to fulfill their duties, pray for Your Majesty, and serve the country in order to repay Your Majesty's kindness in the event of an emergency.

May Your Majesty be blessed with great fortune, live forever, prosper the country, and enjoy peace throughout the world."

Emperor Yongxing's voice sounded again, "Get up."

Only then did Zhang Hulan stand up.

"Look up."

Zhang Hulan slowly raised his head and looked at the ground in front of him, without looking at Emperor Yongxing.

Emperor Yongxing looked at her for a moment and said, "This is not the first time I have heard of your name. You have made contributions many times. Now I am conferring you an imperial decree as a recognition and reward for your achievements.

In the future, you should continue to uphold this virtue, do more good deeds for the local people, and set an example for women all over the world."

Zhang Hulan hurriedly responded respectfully: "Your Majesty is wise and wise. I am very humbled. I only wish to serve you with my humble strength under your protection and to promote your kindness."

Emperor Yongxing nodded slightly. He felt that Zhang Hulan did not look like a country woman.

Not to mention the country women, even the wives of some ministers in the court were trembling in fear when facing him, but Zhang Hulan was very calm when replying, which showed his good character.

Emperor Yongxing asked: "I will allow one of your nephews to study at the Imperial Academy. Have you decided on a candidate? If you have, he will report to the Imperial Academy after the new year."

"Your Majesty, it has been decided. I have no sons, only three daughters, so after discussing with my parents, I decided to let my eldest brother's son enter the Imperial College."

Emperor Yongxing nodded and said, "The Imperial College is a place for nurturing talents. You should tell your nephew to be strict with himself and study hard, so that he can become a pillar of society and serve the court in the future."

Zhang Hulan thanked him again: "Your Majesty, I thank you for your care. I will urge my nephew to follow your teachings and live up to your expectations."

"Well, you go ahead." Emperor Yongxing waved his hand.