Chapter 378: Conferred the title of Marquis
When Shen Qingrong arrived at the front hall, Madam Lu and Su Rou had already arrived, and everyone was waiting for her.
Although she was mentally prepared, she was still shocked when she saw Yu Zheng and Jiang Shu sitting at the top of the table.
Jiang Shu, she really married Yu Zheng and became the Princess of King Jing.
After two years, Yu Zheng's demeanor remained the same, but he seemed different from before, with a bit more warmth, but also a layer of indifference, which made people afraid.
As for Jiang Shu, Shen Qingrong clearly felt that she was different from before.
Jiang Shu, who looked tired after a long journey, only wore casual clothes, and her hair and accessories were very simple. But she sat with a calm expression, her face was calm and fearless, and she looked peaceful, but she gave people a sense of pressure.
Shen Qingrong dressed up deliberately, wearing gorgeous clothes, pearls, jade and gold hairpins, and wanted to outdo Jiang Shu. But the moment she saw Jiang Shu, the light in her eyes dimmed instantly.
Jiang Shu didn't need to dress up, she just had to sit next to Yu Zheng, and she had already won.
No one could beat her, no matter how.
"Qingrong, pay your respects quickly." Madam Lu reminded in a low voice, her tone unpleasant and implied warning.
Looking at her so openly was already an offense, and Madam Lu was afraid that Shen Qingrong would do something more outrageous.
Shen Qingrong retracted her gaze, knelt down unwillingly with her hands clenched, and saluted: "I have seen His Royal Highness Prince Jing, and I have seen Princess Jing."
Jiang Shu, who was sitting at the top, glanced at Shen Qingrong with her almond eyes, and sighed in her heart.
She didn't know what happened to Shen Qingrong in the past two years. It was only after she met Su Rou that she knew that Lu Mingke had married a concubine.
Before Shen Qingrong came, Jiang Shu was a little curious. What was Shen Qingrong's mood now, who made her generous and considerate to her husband? Now that
she saw Shen Qingrong, she saw that although she applied thick makeup, she still couldn't cover her haggard face. Her body was so thin that she couldn't hold up the gorgeous clothes on her body. She knew that she had suffered a lot in the Lu family in the past two years.
Looking at Su Rou on the other hand, she has a slender figure and beautiful face. The brocade dress she wears fits her body well, and she wears a graceful makeup, showing the demeanor of a wife of an official.
However, Shen Qingrong, the daughter of a marquis, no longer has the demeanor of a noble family, and even her former arrogance is gone.
Jiang Shu was not sympathetic, but just lamented that things are impermanent and people are no longer the same.
"Get up." Jiang Shu spoke slowly.
These three words sounded like naked humiliation to Shen Qingrong. She clenched her hands tightly and lowered her head to restrain herself from losing her composure.
She didn't understand why Yu Zheng would marry Jiang Shu!
How did a daughter of a lowly merchant get close to King Jing, and how did she marry into the royal family as a second marriage after a divorce?
Could it be because of the letter?
Jiang Shu took the opportunity to hook up with Yu Zheng under the pretext of delivering the letter for her?
No wonder she insisted on getting a divorce, no wonder the princess would help her...
The more Shen Qingrong thought about it, the more she felt that it was possible, and she wanted to question Jiang Shu immediately.
Looking up and glancing at Mrs. Lu who was staring at her, Shen Qingrong suppressed her surging emotions and patiently looked for an opportunity to ask Jiang Shu again.
After confirming that the Lu family had arrived, Yu Zheng stood up, took the imperial edict from Zhuiyun, and said in a solemn voice: "Pingyang County Magistrate Lu He accepts the edict."
Lu He led the Lu family members and knelt down to receive the edict.
Until this time, the Lu family still did not know the content of the imperial edict, and they were uneasy.
When Yu Zheng read out the title of Marquis of Pingyang to Lu He, the governor of Pingyang, the Lu family was shocked.
A fourth-rank governor became a super first-rank marquis in one leap?
This extraordinary honor suddenly hit the Lu family on the head, making them a little confused.
But soon, Lu He and Lu Mingke reacted.
Although they didn't know that Yu Zheng came with the imperial edict, they knew that Yu Zheng came to collect food.
The purpose of conferring the title of marquis at such a critical moment is obvious.
"Your servant Lu He accepts the order and thanks the Lord for the grace." Lu He calmed his mind, kowtowed respectfully and took the imperial edict.
"Please stand up, Marquis Lu." Yu Zheng personally helped Lu He up.
Such a generous treatment made Lu He a little flattered. Especially when he thought of Yu Zheng's purpose, he was even more uneasy.
The title of marquis has been conferred, the imperial edict has been received, and the request of the court has to be met.
Even though Lu He has been immersed in officialdom for nearly thirty years, he was also shocked by such scheming. The art of emperorship is amazing.
After Madam Lu and the others got up and sat down, they were still frightened and found it hard to believe for a while.
Shen Qingrong, who only wanted to question Jiang Shu, was also shocked.
The Lu family was conferred the title of marquis, and their status soared. Wouldn't it be easier to control her?
There is also Lu Xingyuan, who is the eldest son of Lu Mingke. Logically, he will inherit the title of marquis in the future. But
the attitude of the Lu family towards her now, nothing can be discussed according to common sense.
In a short moment, Shen Qingrong thought a lot.
Su Rou also had a lot of thoughts.
When she heard that Lu He was conferred the title of Marquis, the first thought that popped into her mind was: Fortunately, she agreed to Lu Mingke's proposal.
In Pingyang County, the wife of the county magistrate is already extremely noble, not to mention the wife of the marquis.
Although she is only a young lady now, Lu Mingke is the only son, and the title of marquis will belong to him in the future.
As for the future...
Su Rou glanced at Shen Qingrong.
The two of them looked at each other, and they saw the undisguised hostility in each other's eyes.
Mrs. Lu noticed something was wrong, gave the two of them a warning look, then smiled and said to Yu Zheng and Jiang Shu: "The prince and princess have worked hard all the way. I have ordered people to tidy up the yard for the prince and princess to rest."
"Thank you, Marquis Lu's wife." Jiang Shu thanked politely and stood up with Yu Zheng.
The name "Marquis Lu" made Mrs. Lu very happy. She suppressed her joy and said, "Please come, Prince and Princess."
Mrs. Lu led the way herself, accompanied by Lu He, and led Yu Zheng and Jiang Shu to the guest house.
"Please take a rest, Prince and Princess. If you need anything, just tell the servants in the mansion. I will prepare a light banquet in the mansion tonight to welcome Prince and Princess." Lu He reported the arrangements.
"Sorry to bother you, Marquis Lu." Yu Zheng had no objection.
Hearing Yu Zheng call him Marquis Lu all the time, Lu He was not used to it, and his heart would tremble every time he heard it.
There is no such thing as a free lunch, and being a marquis is not so easy.
However, the imperial edict cannot be resisted, and now it has come to the point where they can only bite the bullet and do it.
After settling the two people, Lu He and Madam Lu returned to the front hall.
Lu Mingke and the other two were still waiting in the hall, and they hurriedly stood up when they saw them.
"Father." Lu Mingke called.
Lu He waved his hand, signaling him to talk later.
"The prince and princess will stay in the mansion for a few days. You should be careful and do your duty. Don't offend the distinguished guests." Lu He warned with a sullen face, his eyes fixed on Shen Qingrong.
Madam Lu understood and said, "Don't worry, I will ask someone to keep an eye on her."
The imperial edict had been received, and there was no need for Shen Qingrong to show up again.
Especially since Shen Qingrong once admired Yu Zheng and disliked Jiang Shu... In order to prevent her from causing trouble, it would be safest to lock her up in the courtyard.
Lu He nodded and agreed with Mrs. Lu's approach.
However, Shen Qingrong had finally found an opportunity, so how could she let it go?
She suppressed her resentment and grievances, pretending to be obedient and said, "Father, mother, husband. As the young lady, I should accompany the distinguished guests who have come to our house."
Lu Mingke saw through her thoughts and sneered, "You are not the only young lady in the Lu family, so don't try to take this opportunity to cause trouble."