What?
The emperor and the empress wanted to recognize her as their sister, and she was even given the title of county lady?
Qi Lianli saw Xu Yulan in a daze and hurriedly whispered, "County Lady Yunlan, please accept the decree and thank the Lord for His grace."
"Master Qi, was this imperial decree issued incorrectly? How could the current emperor and empress recognize me as their adopted sister and confer the title of county lady on me?"
She had never seen or known the emperor or the empress.
"No doubt about it, this imperial edict is for you." Qi Lianli hurriedly explained, "The emperor couldn't have issued a wrong edict. This edict clearly states that Xu Yulan is the eldest daughter of the Xu family in Xishui County."
"Master Qi's name is correct, but the Emperor and the Empress have never seen me. Perhaps they remembered the wrong person."
At this time, an official from the Ministry of Rites asked, "This is the Xu family, the richest family in Xishui County. You are Xu Yulan, the eldest daughter of the Xu family, right?"
"I am indeed Xu Yulan, but the Emperor and the Empress may have remembered it wrongly. It shouldn't be me."
"Miss Xu, it's you." Qi Lianli leaned close to Xu Yulan's ear and whispered, "The emperor is Prince Shun, and the princess is the queen."
Xu Yulan was shocked, "Is this... is this true?"
"It can't be fake, please accept my order and express your gratitude."
Xu Yulan suppressed her shock and said, "I accept your command and thank you for your grace..."
The official from the Ministry of Rites respectfully placed the imperial edict in her hands and helped her up. "Princess Yunlan, the Emperor has another oral instruction. He requires you to return to the capital within three days of receiving the edict to discuss your lifelong affairs."
"What, a lifelong event?"
The official from the Ministry of Rites said with a smile, "You are now the Emperor and Empress's adopted sister and also a county lady. Naturally, the Emperor and Empress will help you with your marriage."
Xu Yulan felt relieved. He was just checking and not arranging a marriage for her.
"Okay, I'll be back in Beijing in three days."
"Then I, Lord Qi, and Lord Miao will return to the yamen first. We will escort the county lady back to the capital in three days."
"Okay." The housekeeper hurried over, stuffed a silver note into the hands of the official from the Ministry of Rites, and personally escorted them out of the Xu Mansion.
"Miss, you have been conferred the title of County Lady. Does that mean you are a royal relative and a noble lady?" Qiao'er asked impatiently, her tone full of excitement.
Her young lady and Mr. Lang are a perfect match.
Xu Yulan patted Qiao'er's forehead and said, "Don't you think about whether this imperial edict is really given to me? What if the emperor or empress made a mistake?"
Qiao'er's face froze, but she quickly reacted, "Your Majesty is the ruler of a country, there's no way he could be wrong. I just heard clearly that it was Xu Yulan, the eldest daughter of the Xu family, the richest man in Xishui County. That's the young lady. The imperial edict is correct. The young lady has a keen eye for talent, is kind and generous, and is righteous."
Xu Yulan felt that she had a keen eye for identifying treasures. It should be said that she recognized the value of rare ingredients at first sight and did not deceive Jie Ge'er and the others just because they were children.
She really didn't expect that Su Xingyi would one day become the king of a country.
No wonder she felt that Su Xingyi had an extraordinary temperament when she first met him, and he didn't look like a villager.
In fact, she didn't do anything. The Queen Mother helped her take back Yu Lanxuan and avenge her father's death. She said that she would be the Queen Mother's person and obey her orders.
Now that she has been conferred the title of County Lady, the meaning is different. She is a family member now.
Xu Yulan's heart was filled with something at this moment.
She really wanted to throw herself into the Queen's arms and call her sister.
"Miss, Master Lang is still waiting at Haitangchun Garden."
Xu Yulan took the imperial edict back to his room and rushed to Haitangchun Garden.
His steps were obviously hurried. When he reached the gate of the courtyard, Xu Yulan's heart was pounding violently as he looked at the young man standing in the pavilion with his hands behind his back, like a banished immortal.
She is now named Princess Yunlan County, so she can barely match him, right?
Baili Xuanlang smiled and spoke, his voice as gentle as a spring breeze, "Miss Xu, what is the matter with the government officials? Could you please tell me?"
Xu Yulan calmed herself down, her face expression expressionless as she slowly walked towards him. "Master Qi said that Prince Shun has become the Emperor, and the Princess has become the Empress. Xiaowu is already one month old. We'll leave for the capital in three days to give Xiaowu a full-moon ceremony."
"What? Prince Shun became the emperor?"
Baili Xuanlang didn't expect that while he was trying all kinds of tricks to coax Xu Yulan in Xishui County, such a big thing happened outside.
No wonder Emperor Beiyi wanted to confer the title of County Lady on Xu Yulan. It turned out to be because the one sitting on the throne was Su Xingyi.
"Yes, I can't believe it either, but Lord Qi wouldn't make such a joke."
"That's right." Baili Xuanlang looked into her glowing eyes and asked, "Is that all? Is there anything else?"
"Nothing else. I'm going to the capital in three days. Are you going back to Rongcheng?"
Baili Xuanlang glanced at Xu Yulan, who was standing at his chin, and raised his eyebrows. "Last time, you and your servant were robbed by me and my nephew Mingde. You can't hurt anyone with your inkstone. I'd better go to the capital with you."
"You still have the nerve to say that." Xu Yulan punched him immediately, "You nearly cut my neck."
Baili Xuanlang took her hands and said, "Don't be angry. Last time was an accident. This time, I have to go to the capital with you no matter what. The guards around you are not good enough. They can't protect you."
"You don't have to wait for your eldest sister and your little nephew."
"I'll send a message to them, asking them to turn back to the capital. Do you want me to escort you to the capital?"
Xu Yulan thought that even if she disagreed, he would still follow her. "Whatever you want."
"Okay." When Baili Xuanlang's warm breath touched her face, Xu Yulan realized that she was in danger at the moment. "You... can let me go now."
Baili Xuanlang looked at the delicate lips so close to him, and for a moment he had the urge to bend down and kiss them.
But he held back.
She was already insecure, and doing that would scare her.
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