On the fifth day of the Lunar New Year, Marquis Annan changed into his official uniform early and prepared to go to court.
Dongwu only has seven days off during the New Year: three days before the New Year, four days after the New Year, and three days for the Lantern Festival.
Of course, an old marquis like Annan Hou could have chosen not to attend court, but Annan Hou wanted to know the situation in the court, so he insisted on attending court.
Except for the two months before the New Year, his health couldn't take it anymore and he took leave to recuperate at home.
Somehow, yesterday afternoon, after lunch, he felt a huge sense of fatigue and sleepiness coming like a flood.
He fell asleep immediately.
I didn't wake up until the morning today.
After waking up, my body felt extremely relaxed and my mind was extremely clear, as if I had returned to my youth.
His legs and feet became much more flexible, and he felt like he had endless energy. He ran two laps around the mansion without even taking a breath.
After breakfast, he happily put on his official uniform and prepared to go to court.
I haven't been there for two months, I don't know if anything has changed.
"Old Marquis."
"Good morning, old marquis..." The maids and servants who got up early to clean the house bowed to him all the way.
"good……"
"good……"
"Clean it up well..." Annan Hou greeted them with a smile.
"What's wrong with the Marquis? Why is he so kind today?" After Marquis Annan left, the servant asked the person next to him while holding a broom.
"My Lord, you look energetic and in better spirits today. You must be happy."
"Oh... it's so good, if only it could always be like this, that time before the New Year was almost depressing me to death."
"If my indenture wasn't in the hands of the Second Madam, I would have left this damn place long ago."
"Oh! Don't say that! Tomorrow it's my turn to clean that yard..." The servant trembled all over, his eyes, eyebrows, nose and mouth drooping. He tucked the broom under his armpit and put his hands together in front of his chest. "I hope the Second Madam can sleep more and not get up early. I won't run into her..."
"It should be fine. The eldest son is back, isn't he? Scholars have a literary aura that can ward off evil spirits. I've noticed that the second lady has a rosy complexion and a gentle demeanor these past few days. Could it be that the original lady has returned?"
"I hope so..." The servant was still praying.
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Marquis Annan walked on the snow and entered the palace wearing his new official uniform.
When meeting colleagues along the way, they would stop and say to each other, "Happy New Year, congratulations.", "Happy New Year, all the best." They wish each other good luck.
"Old Marquis, you seem to be in good spirits today. Did something good happen to you?" An old minister walked with Marquis Annan.
"The best thing that can happen to this old man is the new year and new joy." Annan Hou replied with a smile.
"Really?" The old minister was unconvinced. "On the first day of the new year, you looked exhausted. Now you look several years younger. I don't believe that nothing good has happened to you. Have you come across some magical elixir or fairy goddess? Don't hide it. Tell me and refresh me a little."
"If I had to say something good..." Marquis Annan actually had the leisure to deal with his teasing, "It's that my grandson Shihan has returned home."
"Master Wu said that he has completed his apprenticeship and can leave the academy to study at home until the autumn examination."
"So, Shi Han will definitely win first place and get the top three honors this time?"
"About that." Marquis Annan was modest, but not completely modest.
"Hahaha... You old boy are really lucky." The old minister smiled and climbed onto Marquis Annan's shoulder. "Your son has made great progress. He has become a great general who intimidates the whole area and is also the most popular person around the emperor."
"Now my grandson has become a successful man. He is extremely talented and has risen to prominence. I heard from my little boy that his graduation paper this time is even more brilliant and magnificent."
"I also heard that after the Autumn Examination, His Majesty will select a Prince Taifu from the top three candidates. Your grandson will definitely become the youngest Prince Taifu in Dongwu, and the youngest official in the court."
"The door lintel of your Annan Marquis's mansion will be several levels higher. I, Wang, would like to congratulate Annan Marquis in advance..." The old minister smiled and bowed to compliment.
Marquis Annan was very impressed by this and couldn't help but smile.
"Shihan is still young, so I don't dare to have such extravagant hopes. He still needs to be promoted by His Majesty."
He was humble in words, but happy in his heart.
Marquis Annan thought to himself: Shihan is famous for his talent. When he becomes the top scorer in the imperial examination, I will ask for permission to pass the throne of crown prince to him. His Majesty will surely agree.
There was a faint smile on his brow.
He stood outside the Golden Palace with all the officials, waiting for Eunuch Xuan from Fuling to enter the palace.
After a while, the time had come and the eunuch outside the hall sang as he entered the hall.
Everyone entered the Golden Palace in an orderly manner according to their official positions.
After not attending court for two months, Marquis Annan found his position with the help of his colleagues.
Just stood firm.
"Marquis Annan." The emperor cast a gloomy gaze over. "Did you have a good rest these past two months?"
Huh!? This... Your Majesty is concerned about me. It's good that you care about me, right?
After being drowned in the crowd for all these years, Your Majesty finally saw me.
Marquis Annan was cheering in his heart.
He immediately stepped out of the line and stood in the middle.
"Your Majesty, I am fine. I have been delayed for two months. I will..."
"All right, all right, as long as you're feeling better." The emperor was impatient to be interrupted, his tone slightly cold, "Fuling, bring the memorial over!"
"Yes." Fuling brought a stack of memorials.
The emperor picked up the top one and opened it. "Marquis Annan, I have allowed my son to commit a crime, causing Lord Zhou to suffer from dizziness and vertigo. I have been unable to attend the morning court for several days, so I am taking leave and staying home."
The emperor picked up another copy and opened it. "Marquis Annan allowed his grandson to commit a crime, causing the disfigurement of Minister Qian's beloved daughter..."
The emperor picked up another copy and said, "He allowed Sun to commit a crime and deliberately disrupted the banquet at Goer Paradise, destroying countless properties..."
The more Annan Hou listened, the paler his face became: What is this? Why is my name involved?
Sweat began to form on his face. "Your Majesty..."
"Take a look for yourself!" the emperor growled, raising his hand to sweep the memorial in front of Marquis Annan.
Impeachment memorials flew towards him like snowflakes.
It's all about impeaching him!
More than twenty letters from new and old ministers, almost half of the court, impeached him.
And he had no idea where these false accusations came from.
"Your Majesty, this, this, this... this has nothing to do with me!" Marquis Annan was frightened out of his wits.
What did that bastard Rong Qiwang do out there?!
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