"Listen to the good news first."
Du Shaoxuan did not keep the secret and said directly, "Zeng Changcheng became the general flag bearer, and his brothers all transferred to his side."
Zeng Changsheng is Lord Zeng. He returned to the capital and changed his identity.
The general flag consists of fifty people, a seventh-rank official.
Mu Wanqing was stunned. "Can a lowly person be transferred to a military household?"
The household registration of Da Qi residents was divided into several types: military, civilian, merchant, craftsman, and lowly, and conversion between industries was not easy.
That is to say, military households have served in the army for generations, and the descendants of yamen runners are also yamen runners.
However, there are exceptions. For example, civilians can do business and if they exceed a certain limit, they will automatically become businessmen.
Yamen runners were considered to be of low status, so I really had no idea whether they could be transferred to military households.
Du Shaoxuan nodded slightly, "Yes, civilians can also become military households, but military households cannot become civilians and serve as soldiers for generations."
For a moment, Mu Wanqing didn't know what to say. Being a soldier is really hard, but only by serving in the frontier can one achieve success.
After all, in a border town, military comes first.
Whether it is a good thing or not, that depends on one's own opinion.
"What about the bad news?"
Du Shaoxuan glanced at her and said, "The emperor asked me to ask you for cement so that I can use it to repair the city wall."
Mu Wanqing couldn't help but laugh. "How can this be considered bad news? No problem, I can give you as much as you want. I can also give you the formula. This will save us all trouble."
Jiang Tongzhi couldn't help but look up at her a few more times. She was so generous, which was rare.
He had asked her for it before, but she had refused outright, saying that she had already caused trouble and didn't want to get involved in any more of it.
As soon as Du Shaoxuan opened his mouth, she gave it without hesitation.
So, people are different.
A smile flashed across Du Shaoxuan's eyes, and he appreciated this generosity, "What do you want?"
Mu Wanqing now has everything. She has plenty of money and her career is off to a good start, but... "I want justice."
Du Shaoxuan looked at her deeply, "Okay."
He didn't stay long and left in a hurry after eating. Before leaving, Mu Wanqing packed a lot of food for him.
"If you have something to do, go to the Du Mansion and send a message. I'm usually not in the mansion, but the housekeeper will notify me. It will take some time."
He stayed in the military camp all year round, training soldiers and leading his team out for patrols, sometimes away for several days.
Mu Wanqing nodded slightly, "Okay."
Du Mansion
The mansion was full of people. The clan members all came when they heard the news, and the two married daughters also came to see them.
Everyone in the house was waiting anxiously, and Mrs. Du was looking at the door absent-mindedly.
"Let's go take another look."
"Yes." Servants came and went, returning to report every once in a while.
Every time he said he didn't see anyone, which made Mrs. Du anxious. Why was he so slow?
Miss Du advised softly, "Mother, don't worry. Since my brother has entered the city safely, we will see him soon."
Mrs. Du's heart and eyes were full of her son. "He has been gone for several months, traveling thousands of miles. I was worried day and night, and I couldn't sleep or eat well. Sigh."
I don’t know if you are hungry, thirsty, safe on the way, or if you encounter any trouble.
Parents are always worried when their children are away from home.
Miss Du was also trying to comfort him, but her second son-in-law Zhao Yifan, who was sitting next to her, frowned slightly, "Mother-in-law, Zedi is not a child anymore, so please worry less."
Mrs. Du was dissatisfied and turned away. She couldn't be blamed for favoring her eldest son-in-law. The second son-in-law talked about nothing all day long and not a word touched her heart.
I really don't know why the second daughter chose a scholar. Scholars are useless.
Zhao Yifan's face turned ugly. He stretched out a hand. Miss Du smiled very gently, "Brother Fan, have some tea."
She was born into a military family and had only met warriors since she was a child. When she first saw the gentle and elegant scholar, whose manners were gentle and considerate, she was immediately fascinated.
Zhao Yifan sighed quietly in his heart, this is the disadvantage of marrying a girl from a rich family, the Yue family looks down on others and their attitude is too arrogant.
Fortunately, his wife is gentle and virtuous.
The clan members all looked at him sideways and shook their heads. This guy was incompatible with their family. They didn't know why the second young lady was so crazy and insisted on getting married.
Everyone was waiting, and they were getting a little impatient.
Zhao Yifan was hungry, but the meal couldn't start until Du Shaoxuan came back.
"Why hasn't he come back yet? He reported that he had returned to the city an hour ago. Even if he walked, he should have arrived. Could he have gone out to play?"
Mrs. Du was immediately annoyed. "Nonsense, my son is not the kind of child who can't figure things out."
Zhao Yifan doesn't know how to read people's faces. He is still muttering, "Zedi is too willful. Who wouldn't get married at his age? Only he is single. He is the only male in the Du family. It is his responsibility to have children for the Du family. Mother-in-law, please don't indulge him too much. It won't be good if it drags on."
Mrs. Du was also anxious about her son's marriage, but she could only say this, while others could not.
Who do you think you are? I call you my second brother-in-law. Do you really think you are my elder?
"Why is it not nice? My son has great ambitions, unlike those ordinary people."
Well, this second son-in-law is just an ordinary man, so vulgar.
Zhao Yifan felt that the Yue family spoiled their children too much, which was not good. "Mother-in-law, great ambitions do not conflict with getting married and having children..."
Before he could finish, Mrs. Du turned her head and looked at her eldest daughter, "Why hasn't the eldest son-in-law come yet? Haven't you found him?"
Miss Du glanced at her brother-in-law's livid face, and the corners of her mouth curled up slightly, "He must be busy with official business. If he knew that Zedi was back, he would definitely rush back."
A sour voice sounded, "That may not be the case. My brother-in-law is a very busy man."
It was Zhao Yifan. He felt that he had the talent for economics and the ability to govern a country, and was well-positioned to become a high-ranking official.
It would be a waste of his talent to let him be a local official in Xiliang.
However, the Du family looked down upon him and only gave him a teaching position.
What does a teacher do? He is the instructor of the county school! He is just an eighth-rank official!
He felt humiliated, but General Du only said one thing: if you can defeat ten soldiers, I will make you a centurion.
How could it be possible for a weak scholar like him who couldn't even tie a chicken?
Miss Du handed over the teacup again, "Brother Fan, have some tea."
Miss Du saw it and pursed her lips slightly. It’s a two-way fight, so what else can others say?
As long as the Du family survives, Zhao Yifan has to support his wife. Is he dissatisfied? He is holding it in!
No one paid any attention to Zhao Yifan, and everyone was chatting among themselves.
After a while, the servant came in with a happy face, "The young master is back."
Mrs. Du was overjoyed and went out with a group of people to greet them. From afar, she saw a tall and thin figure walking quickly towards them.
Her eyes were red, "Zer, you are finally back."
Du Shaoxuan knelt down in front of her with a plop, "Mother, my unfilial son is back."
Mrs. Du pulled her son up, her face full of heartache, "It's good that you're back. You've become thinner and darker. I've prepared your favorite meal for you to welcome you back."
Du Shaoxuan smiled, "Thank you, mother. I brought you some delicious food. Please try it."
Mrs. Du was extremely surprised. Her son had such a delicate mind?
It’s not that he is unfilial, but that he is just careless. All the trivial matters in life are taken care of by the people around him, and his mind is full of war.
When I go out, I will bring gifts for my family, but these are arranged by my entourage. The gifts are all exquisite and expensive, but they are all the same.
"Then I must try it."
Du Shaoxuan greeted everyone and everyone had a gift. Mrs. Du and her two sisters received jewelry, her two brothers-in-law received fine wine, and everyone else received specialties from the capital.
Everyone got a share, and everyone was happy, except Zhao Yifan, who looked disgusted, "These are not very practical, I want some books that great scholars have read."
There will be reading notes by great scholars on the book, which is what scholars dream of.
"You don't like these?" Du Shaoxuan took the things back and stuffed them into Jiang Tongzhi's hands. He was so beautiful that he wanted the books annotated by the great scholar. Is that something that can be bought with money? He had to sell favors and spend time and energy.
"Brother-in-law, I'll give it all to you. It's unfair for you to accept things that others don't want."
He didn't care whether Zhao Yifan was embarrassed or not. If anyone dared to slap him in the face, he would make him lose face.
Zhao Yifan's face turned red, he felt embarrassed and angry.
Jiang Tongzhi suppressed his smile and said, "I like it very much."
Mrs. Du took the initiative to change the subject, "Where is the food you mentioned?"
The table was filled with food. Miss Mu was very curious. "What are these? I have never seen them before."
Du Shaoxuan casually reported, "This is milk tea, this is bowl cake, sesame paste, double skin milk..."
There were some he had never eaten before, so after listening to Mu Wanqing's description, he took note of them.
He took the initiative to hand the double skin milk to his mother. Mrs. Du liked the sweet taste very much and praised it highly.
"Where did this come from?"
"I bought it at the South City Snack Street." Du Shaoxuan said casually, "It just opened today, and there are a lot of food. Some of it should be eaten while hot. Next time I'll accompany you to try them all."
Madam Du was stunned for a moment, "Ze'er, do you know that Mu Wanqing?"
Du Shaoxuan smiled and said, "Yes, I know her. We are friends. She is a very interesting, talented and capable girl. You will definitely like her after seeing her."
Well, his attitude was very clear and he kept praising again and again, which was not his usual style.
All the members of the Du family saw it, and as long as they were not stupid, they would not offend anyone.
Even if Mrs. Du was unhappy, she couldn't say anything and spoil her son's fun.
Only Zhao Yifan was ignorant. "Brother Ze, you are of noble status, how can you get involved with such a low-class exiled female prisoner? This will bring disgrace to the Du family. Moreover, you went to find that woman as soon as you came back, but let your family wait for you..."
Du Shaoxuan ignored him and said, "I just issued an imperial decree, specifically for Mu Wanqing. She has been pardoned through her own efforts. From today on, she is a good citizen, and the Mu family is also pardoned because of her."
"By the way, the emperor also rewarded her with 100 taels of gold as a reward."
Everyone was extremely surprised that the girl had such ability. She was too powerful. They couldn't afford to offend her.
Zhao Yifan didn't believe it. "How can a woman like her try so hard? It's obviously Brother Ze who asked the emperor for mercy..."
Du Shaoxuan could no longer bear it, so he shut up if he couldn't speak. "Zhao Yifan, you are insulting me and the emperor. Think before you speak."
"I think you should stay at home and read more books of sages, and don't go out unless necessary. Someone, show me around."
The servants came over immediately to see the guest off. Zhao Yifan felt ashamed, angry, and a little afraid.
Miss Du explained softly, "Brother Ze, your brother-in-law didn't mean it..."
"Whether it was unintentional or not, it doesn't matter whether I believe it or not. What's important is whether the emperor believes it or not." As soon as Du Shaoxuan said this, everyone's face changed.
Zhao Yifan is talking nonsense, so don't let him implicate them.
Zhao Yifan and his wife were asked to leave, and everyone felt relieved. They had a lively meal and all the guests enjoyed themselves.
A few days later, the arrogant Li Baihu and his wife were arrested and brought to justice on charges of bribing officials to sabotage the snack street and killing a person.
When the news came out, the people of Liangcheng were shocked.
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