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"Okay!" Xu Lingyi agreed immediately without any hesitation.

His frankness surprised Eleventh Lady a little. You know, Jin'er has never left Xu Lingyi's sight since he was a child. Even she took two days to consider before making this decision.

"I understand your worries." Xu Lingyi stared at her, "Sometimes, I'm afraid too. I'm afraid that the decision I made is wrong, that I've overestimated Jing'er's talent, that Jing'er's joy is just for fun. But I'm more afraid that he is an eagle that we raise like a goose, and he can't fly when he wants to, but others treat him like an eagle and deal with him..." There was a gle in the corners of his eyes.

Eleventh Lady's tears fell silently.

Isn't she also so conflicted... She hopes that her child can gain the respect of the world with his own character, but she also hopes that he doesn't have to suffer too much, take too many detours, or experience too many vicissitudes of life.

"Let Zhenxing take him to Jiangnan to have a look!" Xu Lingyi used his sleeve to wipe Shiyi Niang's tears. "At least he knows the difference between the misty rain in Jiangnan and the windy sand in the desert, and knows that there is another kind of scenery in this world," he said, and suddenly laughed. "Maybe he suddenly wants to see what's different about this world, and decides to go to Liaodong when he grows up."

If that's the case... Eleventh Lady found it funny when she thought about it, and a faint smile appeared on the corner of her mouth.

"Why do you always think that our Jing'er will go to such a remote place?" She scolded, but her voice softened a lot, "Maybe our Jing'er decides to stay in Hangzhou!"

"Hangzhou is not bad either!" Xu Lingyi was not impressed. "There is heaven above and Suzhou and Hangzhou below. Moreover, all the goods from the south of the Yangtze River are shipped north from Hangzhou, and the headquarters of the Cao Gang is located there. Not to mention anything else, the money that the Cao Gang pays every year is enough for the Inspection Office to live a luxurious life. The position of the Inspection Office is a little small, but it is very practical!"

The establishment, abolition and assessment of the Inspection Office are all under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of War.

"Why are you thinking about Jing'er entering the military camp all day long!" Eleventh Lady was furious. "You just said that you would let your eldest brother take Jing'er to Jiangnan, but before you even finished speaking, you're already thinking about the Inspection Office? I would rather our Jing'er go to the Xishan Camp than to the Inspection Office. When he meets a passing ship, he acts like a big boss and eats people's gifts. When he meets his superiors, he bows his head and fawns on them..." In her previous life, she looked down on those who set up checkpoints on the road.

"So you look down on the Inspection Office!" Xu Lingyi frowned as he listened, "The closest one to Hangzhou is... the Governor's Office of the Grand Canal... It's in Huai'an. However, the Governor of the Grand Canal is a third-rank official. To become the Governor of the Grand Canal from the very beginning... It's a bit difficult!" As he spoke, he shook his head slightly, looking very embarrassed.

If Eleventh Lady still didn't know that Xu Lingyi was teasing her, then she would be too dull.

"Who wants to be the governor of the Grand Canal?" She shook his hand. "I don't even know when the Ministry of Personnel became the Marquis's possession!"

Xu Lingyi laughed and asked her softly, "Are you feeling better now?"

After such a quarrel, the anger that was previously suppressed in her heart disappeared, and she naturally felt much better. Thinking about the past two days, he had been looking for opportunities to talk to her, but she ignored him and said something, and she would make a sarcastic remark for every word he said... Eleventh Lady felt that she was too petty, and couldn't help but blushing: "I also know that I should have a good talk with the Marquis, and I shouldn't just be angry..."

"Aren't we talking nicely now?" Before Shiyi Niang finished speaking, Xu Lingyi said, "Besides, if you don't get angry with me, who are you going to get angry with?"

Eleventh Lady was stunned.

Looking at his smiling eyes, my heart felt both sour and sweet, and I was speechless for a moment.

Xu Lingyi suddenly asked, "By the way, has there been any news from Yuhang regarding Jie'er's matter?"

"Oh!" Eleventh Lady said hurriedly, "Not yet. But, counting the days, there should be a letter in the next two days."

Xu Lingyi nodded, his expression gradually becoming serious. "Then wait for the confirmation from Yuhang. I will ask for leave from the Ministry of Personnel for Zhenxing. I will use the excuse of sending Yingniang back to Yuhang to take Jinge'er to Jiangnan. As for how to arrange it..." He thought for a moment, "I will explain my intention to Zhenxing. Then write a letter to Lord Xiang. He has many old friends and colleagues. With Zhenxing's reputation, he can take care of him a little. It will be a good opportunity for Jinge'er to see what the officialdom in Jiangnan looks like."

Eleventh Lady thought this was a good idea, but she was worried about Luo Zhenxing: "It would take a lot of effort! Would it affect my brother's future?"

"He's just gaining experience now." Xu Lingyi said with a smile, "It's a good opportunity for him to go out for a walk. Maybe he will gain something unexpected!"

That's right. Even if we don't get along well with each other, at least we've become familiar with each other.

"If time permits, it would be best to take Jing'er to places like Bailudong Academy and Maoshan Academy," she pondered, "let him see how others study and feel the essence of the academy."

"Okay!" Since the decision has been made, let's just make arrangements. Xu Lingyi said, "You decide which other places we need to go. Let's discuss it. Then I can talk to Zhenxing!"

"I mainly want him to meet some scholars in Jiangnan. I haven't thought about it carefully yet. I wonder what your opinion is?"

"Since you want him to meet the scholar in Jiangnan, Mr. Wang Bozhou, the master of Neo-Confucianism who settled in Fuyang, you have to go there. I remember that Wang Li's teacher and Wang Bozhou are old friends. I will ask Wang Li to write a letter tomorrow, and then let Zhenxing take it..."

The couple sat side by side on the beauty's chair, whispering quietly. Occasionally, the sound of insects could be heard from the hosta bushes not far away. The night seemed so quiet and peaceful.

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After the lady's birthday, a letter arrived from Yuhang.

With Luo Zhenxing's words, it was not so surprising that the Luo family agreed to the marriage.

The lady smiled happily and urged Shiyi Niang: "Then set the date as soon as possible. Jie'er can study peacefully, and you will have someone to keep you company." She also reminded Du Mama, "Ying Niang is still living in our house, so you must not let the secret out. Not only will it embarrass the child, but if any gossip gets out, I will never forgive you."

"Don't worry!" Seeing that the lady was in a good mood, Mother Du pinched her lips and made strange faces to make her happy, "I promise not to miss a single sound."

There was no one else in the room, and both the Madam Dowager and Eleventh Lady laughed.

"My eldest brother wants to take a few days off, firstly to go back and see her, and secondly to send Yingniang back. We can discuss the marriage formally after he comes back from Yuhang." Eleventh Lady said with a smile, "I think the two children are still young, especially Yingniang, who is not yet of age. My fourth sister-in-law will definitely be reluctant to let her go. It won't be too late to discuss the marriage after my eldest brother comes back. What do you think?"

"You guys decide!" The lady said with a smile, "I'll prepare the red envelopes and just wait for the grandson's wife's tea!"

Eleventh Lady talked about the main purpose of this visit: "Brother, this time he went back to Yuhang, mainly to travel along the way. The Marquis thought that this was a rare opportunity, and wanted to let Jing'er go with him to see the world. But I think Jing'er is still young, and I am a little worried about him being away for more than half a year. But the Marquis said that Jing'er has even been to the northwest, and Jiangnan is a prosperous place with a peaceful and prosperous era. What is there to be afraid of? He is ten years old this year. If he can travel around the country, not only will his horizons be broadened, but his mind will also be broadened, and he will act more generously and calmly. I think what the Marquis said makes sense, and I don’t know what to do for a while, so I came to discuss it with mother..."

The lady fell silent after listening.

What Eleventh Lady and Xu Lingyi were worried about was the obstruction from the Lady Dowager.

She secretly winked at Mother Du.

Mother Du understood and smiled, "Oh, our Sixth Young Master is really blessed. He just went to the northwest with the Marquis a few days ago, and he is going to Jiangnan with his uncle. I am almost fifty years old, and the farthest I have ever been is to my hometown with the Madam. It can be seen that our Sixth Young Master will have a promising future..."

The lady sat there with her eyes slightly closed, constantly twisting the agarwood Buddhist beads, like an old monk in meditation.

Eleventh Lady couldn't help but become anxious.

Mother Du pointed towards the northwest.

Eleventh Lady thought about it and finally realized that Mother Du wanted her to ask the Second Lady to intercede for her.

I just don’t know whether the Second Madam is willing to get involved in this mess.

But if I don’t finish what I want to say today, I don’t know if I will be able to find such an opportunity in the future.

Eleventh Lady immediately called Amber in and whispered a few words to her.

In just half an incense stick of time, the second lady arrived.

"Fourth brother's wife is here!" She smiled faintly and greeted Eleventh Lady. The lady opened her eyes and asked, "Why are you here?"

"I thought of coming here to borrow something." The second lady smiled and said, "Are you discussing something? Otherwise, I can come back later?" After saying that, she was about to say goodbye.

"Nothing!" The old lady hurriedly kept the second lady, "We are talking about Jin Ge'er. We have finished talking about it."

Mother Du had already said a lot and didn't dare to say anything more, but the topic couldn't be interrupted, so Eleventh Lady told her the whole cause and effect.

"So, she is following Uncle Luo, and Yingniang is taking care of her?" The Second Madam pondered, "Although Uncle Luo is well-known for being mature beyond his years and acting calmly, and Yingniang is gentle, generous, considerate and caring, she knows how to take care of people, but after all, one is a master and not as careful as a woman; the other is young and has no opinion. I think she needs to have a few capable mothers around her!"

At first, the lady's face showed approval, but as she listened, her brows furrowed. It was obvious that she was also very dissatisfied with what the second lady said.

The Second Lady, however, acted as if she hadn't noticed, and continued to say to Eleventh Lady, "I see that the people around you, Guan Qing's family are not bad, and Song Mama is also OK, but if they were to go to Yuhang with Jing'er, I'm afraid you wouldn't have anyone capable around you. Fortunately, you have Zhun'er's wife now, and the one next to her, Yuan Baozhu's family, is not bad either. They can help Fourth Brother's wife with household chores..."

Her behavior was exactly the same as usual, and it was not at all obvious that she was invited. She kept making requests, and her requests became more and more demanding. When she said "80 guards, two official ships, and a visiting card from the Marquis of Yongping", the lady's expression gradually began to ease. When the lady said "This won't work, they are all women from the inner house, at least we have to send a few managers from the office", Shiyi Niang breathed a sigh of relief.

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The National Day holiday is coming soon, and I will have two meetings tomorrow, so the noon update will have to be postponed to the afternoon.

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