Chapter 422: Xiao Ying was named Princess, Xu Xuan was envious and jealous
Han Zijing was beaten with ten boards.
From the initial screams for mercy, it later turned into soft whimpers.
After the ten strokes, the man had completely passed out, with blood all over his waist and hips.
"Madam, Miss Zijing has fainted."
Nanny Li came to report and glanced at Xu Xuan cautiously.
Ning Leshu said, "Take her away and give her proper treatment. This will surely teach her a lesson."
"Then kneel in the ancestral hall..."
"Let's talk about it after the injury heals."
After hearing this, Xu Xuan felt even more resentful.
This old hag is so cruel and ruthless. Beating with a stick was not enough. She even made Zijing kneel in the ancestral hall after his injury healed. Was she afraid that she would torture him to death?
Okay, very good.
Since Ning Leshu no longer considers them as family, there is no need for her to maintain the reputation of the Zhenyuan Marquis Mansion.
She originally planned to embarrass Xiao Ying at her family recognition party, but now she has changed her mind.
She must completely destroy this family, and the Zhenyuan Marquis Mansion will have no chance of relieving itself!
A hint of cruelty flashed across her eyes. This was all forced upon her by Ning Leshu and Xiao Ying!
That's the end of the matter.
Xu Xuan was just about to go back to her yard to look after her two children when she suddenly heard a servant come to report, his eyes full of joy.
"Old Madam, Eldest Miss, First Madam, Second Madam, great joy."
"Someone has arrived from the palace, holding an imperial edict. Please go out and receive it!"
Ning Leshu and the others were all confused. Receive an imperial edict? Receive what imperial edict?
Didn't Yingying just come back from the palace today after receiving a reward? Logically, the imperial decree should have been announced in the palace.
Is it because of something else?
She couldn't help but look at Xiao Ying. Xu Xuan and Tan Yunshi also looked at Xiao Ying with different expressions.
"Yingying, this..."
Xiao Ying smiled and said, "Mom, let's go out and take a look, and we'll know."
"Yes, yes, yes, let's go out together."
Ning Leshu came to his senses and thought that no matter what, it shouldn't be a bad thing.
Chen Xinghai and his siblings looked at each other, and their first reaction was that their mother must have done something amazing again.
Yes, that's right, confident.
Soon, Ning Leshu led a large group of people to the outer courtyard.
The team delivering the imperial edict was already waiting here, and the one leading it was Xiao Ying's old acquaintance, the eunuch Wang.
"Meet the Marquis's wife, Madam Anguo."
Eunuch Wang bowed respectfully and greeted them, but he simply ignored the other two people.
"So it's Eunuch Wang. You're too polite, sir. I wonder what brings you here today?"
Ning Leshu asked politely.
Eunuch Wang smiled brightly and said, "We are here today to read the imperial edict."
After saying this, his expression became serious and he looked at Xiao Ying.
"Madam Anguo, please accept the order!"
Everyone's heart moved, it really was another imperial decree for Yingying/Xiao Ying/niang.
Eunuch Wang spoke again, "The Emperor has specially granted Madam Anguo the permission to not kneel and to stand and receive the decree."
Ning Leshu was no longer surprised by this, as it was the same in Yingfeng Town before.
However, Xu Xuan's expression changed slightly, her eyes were full of disbelief and inexplicable jealousy.
Why? Why does the Emperor treat Xiao Ying so courteously?
He was exempted from kneeling when receiving the imperial edict? Such an honor was only given to the founding heroes of the country back then.
Tan Yunshi couldn't believe it either, and then she felt a strong admiration for her. She was indeed the eldest sister!
Ning Leshu had already taken the lead in kneeling, and the others could only kneel down on the ground one after another with their eyes cast down.
Eunuch Wang immediately read aloud:
"By the Will of Heaven, the Emperor declares: Madam Anguo, Xiao Ying, is virtuous and talented, a pillar of the nation..."
"I now present to you the methods for making glass and silver mirrors, as well as magnifying glasses and telescopes. These methods are so ingenious that they will benefit both the country and the people."
"In recognition of her numerous contributions and achievements, I hereby promote her to the title of Princess Yingfeng to serve as an example."
"Grant Yun'an County as a fiefdom and a Princess's Mansion."
"A reward of ten thousand taels of gold and ten thousand taels of silver..."
"So ordered!"
The eunuch Wang read out this short imperial edict in such a rhythmic manner that everyone's heads were buzzing.
Except for Xiao Ying, everyone was stunned.
Princess? Xiao Ying was actually named Princess Yingfeng?
How is this possible? !
It is well known throughout the world that only those of royal blood are eligible to be promoted to the titles of Princess or County Princess.
Even the wife or mother of an important official could only be a first-rank lady at most.
For example, Ning Leshu.
Xiao Ying was actually conferred the title of princess and even received a fiefdom because she presented some glass.
It's something I've never heard of or seen before.
If one had not heard the contents of the imperial edict with one's own ears, everyone would have thought it was just a pipe dream.
This is really against common sense.
Not to mention the Yue Kingdom, even the previous dynasty did not grant fiefs to women, let alone non-royal women.
What was the emperor thinking? Was Xiao Ying's contribution really that great?
Xu Xuan was completely stunned, her mind was in a mess and she had lost the ability to think.
Hehehe…hehe…
The First Rank Lady of Anguo was already an existence beyond her reach, an existence she could never compare to in her entire life.
Now she is even given the title of Princess Yingfeng and a fiefdom.
But what was most difficult for her to accept was the hidden implication, which meant that the royal family was behind Xiao Ying!
How to fight? What to fight and compare?
Even in the royal family, the only ones with higher status than a princess are the princess consort, princesses and concubines in the harem.
The problem is that she doesn't have any good friends among these people, and they may not be willing to stand against Xiao Ying.
She sat dejectedly on the ground, her nails digging into her palms.
Ning Leshu, Tan Yunshi and others were overjoyed and even thought they were dreaming.
Someone who is not from the royal family can actually be named a princess? And even be given a fiefdom.
How much does the emperor value Yingying/Big Sister?
They also thought of the key point, which means that Yingying/Big Sister will have the royal family as her backing in the future.
Even the Zhenyuan Marquis Mansion might benefit from it!
In comparison, Chen Xinghai and his children seemed calmer.
What is a princess?
Before, the Imperial Master of Jing State had promised my mother that she would be the Holy Maiden protecting the country.
It seems that the Emperor of Yue Kingdom is still stingy.
Everyone's thoughts raced, and it only took a moment.
Xiao Ying said calmly, "Xiao Ying obeys the order and thanks the Emperor for his grace."
Eunuch Wang immediately presented the imperial edict respectfully with both hands.
"Congratulations to Princess Yingfeng, congratulations to Princess Yingfeng!"
"The Emperor has already sent the rewards for the two promotions to the Princess's residence. The Princess will check them herself later."
There were so many rewards that even he was envious.
Kang Ruolan immediately gave Eunuch Wang a look and handed him a purse containing a silver note.
Eunuch Wang was delighted, and the princess was very generous.
Ning Leshu and others stood up at this time and wanted to invite Eunuch Wang for tea, but Eunuch Wang declined.
"I have something important to attend to at home, so I won't stay any longer today."
"In that case, I'll see you off, father-in-law."
Only after they had escorted Eunuch Wang out the door did Ning Leshu and the others stop and then smile happily.
"You're such a secret kid! You didn't even tell me on the way back."
"Aren't you just trying to give mom a surprise?" Xiao Ying said with a smile.
Ning Leshu glared at her. He was indeed surprised, and a big surprise.
"My Yingying has really made great progress."
"She was actually granted the title of Princess and given a fiefdom even though she is not from the royal family. She is definitely the first person to establish a kingdom in the Moon Country."
As for other rewards, they can only be regarded as icing on the cake.
"We must celebrate this properly. Spread the word that everyone's monthly salary will be doubled this month."
"Also, there's a banquet tonight, and I want to have a couple of drinks with Yingying."
The servants in the mansion all showed their delight. The old lady was so generous that she wanted to double their monthly wages.
This is all thanks to the eldest lady. They wish that the eldest lady would have happy events every day.
For a time, the sound of celebrations was endless.
Everyone surrounded Xiao Ying like the moon surrounded by stars as he returned to the mansion, their faces grinning from ear to ear.
Only Xu Xuan was squeezed into the corner, her eyes becoming increasingly cold, and the smile on her face becoming increasingly weird.
At this moment, her two children seemed to be forgotten by everyone.
They were clearly still lying in bed seriously ill and injured, but no one cared.
Damn it, damn it, everyone!
Especially Xiao Ying!
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