The Xu family became lively.

Xu Lingkuan, Xu Sizun and Xu Sijie were all helping to entertain guests in the outer courtyard, while the Fifth Lady and Yingniang were helping Eleventh Lady to entertain guests in the inner courtyard. Jiang arranged the banquet and assigned maids to serve tea and water, and the mothers arranged for the maids and old women who followed them to rest. It was not until the time of Xiaoying that everyone dispersed one after another, allowing the lotus flowers to regain some tranquility.

Eleventh Lady leaned on the pillow on the kang near the window with some fatigue. Amber brought in a cup of steaming goat milk and said, "Madam, the Marquis has asked Lord Wang to talk in the small study. It looks like he won't be able to finish talking for a while. Fifth Lady accompanied Third Lady and the eldest and third young ladies to the dowager's place. They have greeted the dowager and will be going back soon. If you are tired, you can take a rest first!" She laughed and said, "Now everyone knows that you are a double-breasted person. Even if the hospitality is not good enough, it can't be considered rude."

Just after waking up, she heard the news that Jing'er was conferred the title of Wujinbo. Princess Jiangdu, Madam Zhou, and Grandma Huang San came one after another. She had been in a coma for these days and didn't even have time to ask a detailed question. There were many things she wanted to ask Amber. Hearing this, she smiled and pointed to Jinwei by the kang: "You have been busy all day, you should take a break. We can talk!"

Amber smiled and agreed, sitting on the brocade stool. She picked up the rattan basket filled with needlework under the kang and helped to straighten out the scattered threads, tie them into knots, and put them in the rattan basket.

Eleventh Lady asked her, "Have you heard the news from Chang'an?"

At that time, I was only thinking about Jing'er and didn't have time to ask him.

"Chang'an has benefited from our Sixth Young Master this time." Amber smiled, "It is said that he has been following the Sixth Young Master. He was also present when Duoyan was captured. The Marquis of Xining said that he was loyal and righteous, and specially asked for him to be awarded the title of Qianhu. The emperor has approved it. After the captives are presented at the Meridian Gate, the Ministry of Personnel and the Ministry of War will have official documents. At that time, we will have to change our words and call Chang'an the Wanqianhu!" Then she smiled, "Even Master Pang was awarded the title of Baihu, and can go home to retire in glory!" Then she sighed, "Our eldest brother-in-law has found such a good future for Master Pang. In Cangzhou, who won't be courteous to him in the future!"

After surviving the disaster and having a good future, Eleventh Lady also became happy.

"That's good, that's good!" She said with a smile, "If something happens to Chang'an, how can I go to see Bin Ju!" She added, "Is she okay?"

Even if Binju didn't know it before, she must have known it when she asked Amber to tell Wan Daxian to go to Yulin with her.

"When Sister Binju heard that the Sixth Young Master was missing and there was no news about Chang'an, she cried for a whole day and night." Amber said, "After she recovered her breath, she went to Ciyuen Temple and knelt down in front of the Bodhisattva, praying to the Bodhisattva to protect the Sixth Young Master and Chang'an. When Master Jining found out, she came out to persuade Sister Binju, saying that the Sixth Young Master was a wealthy man, and Chang'an would definitely be out of danger if he followed the Sixth Young Master. Sister Binju's heart became even more sincere. Not only did she eat vegetarian food, she also made a vow that as long as the Sixth Young Master and Chang'an could return safely, she would donate 500 taels of silver for incense money and hold a 49-day Taoist ceremony." As she spoke, she laughed, "When Sister Binju got the news yesterday, she was so happy that she couldn't speak clearly. She came in to greet you, but you were still asleep. She said she had to go to Ciyuen Temple to fulfill her vow, so she went to Ciyuen Temple first and came to greet you early tomorrow morning."

As a mother herself, Shiyi Niang could naturally understand Binju’s feelings.

"Five hundred taels of silver for incense offerings. I didn't expect she had so much money. I underestimated her." She teased Binju with a smile and said to Amber, "Prepare a thousand taels of silver notes tomorrow and give it to Binju when she comes. Tell her that I will pay for the incense offerings and ask her to take more care of the temple affairs."

Amber smiled and replied "OK": "Madam just loves her and helps her in every way, always worried that she will suffer a loss."

"I don't feel sorry for you!" Eleventh Lady smiled and asked about Huang Xiaomao and Liu Erwu: "Why is there no news about these two people?"

Amber's expression suddenly dimmed.

Eleventh Lady's heart skipped a beat, and her face turned pale: "What's wrong? Could it be that the two of them...

Amber nodded and wiped her eyes, "They said that when we get to Qiziba, then..." She was halfway through her words, afraid that Shiyi Niang would be sad, so she sniffed and said hurriedly, "The Marquis has sent Manager Zhao to the homes of Huang Xiaomao and Liu Erwu, giving each of them 1,000 taels of silver. He also said that if any of the Liu and Huang families want to work in the mansion in the future, they should be taken care of first. If the two families have any difficulties, they can also come to Manager Bai."

Eleventh Lady felt sad. Thinking of how sad she was when she heard that Jin Ge'er was missing, tears could not stop falling: "In the future, you should keep the affairs of the Liu and Huang families in mind. If the outer courtyard is not well arranged, come and tell me."

Amber nodded repeatedly. Seeing that Eleventh Lady's tears were falling again after being wiped away, she turned around and wrung out a warm handkerchief and handed it to Eleventh Lady, saying something that might divert Eleventh Lady's attention: "Guess what happened when you fell asleep?"

Eleventh Lady thought of what she heard while half asleep and half awake, and guessed, "Could it be that the Emperor has been here?"

"Madam is really amazing." Amber smiled, "When the emperor heard that the Sixth Young Master was missing, he became anxious and came with a few eunuchs. Were you not feeling well those days? Everyone in the family was trembling with fear. If it weren't for the sharp eyes of our concierge, the eunuchs would have almost stopped the emperor outside the door. When the emperor heard that you were unconscious and the Marquis had been taking care of you, he didn't care about much and went straight to the hall. I heard that he apologized to the Marquis." She told the jokes in the mansion to Eleventh Lady, "Butler Bai asked the Marquis yesterday whether the teacups and chairs used by the emperor should be placed in the ancestral hall, so that the younger generation can have an explanation when they ask about it."

But Eleventh Lady couldn't laugh.

When the Huang and Liu families heard the news, they were so sad that they didn’t know how to react!

She leaned on the big pillow with a melancholy look on her face.

Seeing this, Amber also stopped smiling and asked in a low voice, "Madam, let me ask the maid to fetch some water for you to wash up! The weather is so hot, and a bath will help you feel cooler!"

Eleventh Lady nodded, and Amber whispered to the maid to come in and serve her. She also helped her change clothes and make the bed. She did not start to sew the soles of shoes until Eleventh Lady went to bed. Then she took the needle and thread and started to sew the soles of shoes under the light of the hall.

Xu Lingyi came back only after the third watch drum was struck.

Amber hurried over to greet him.

"How is Madam today?" Following Doctor Liu's instructions, he did not dare to wake Eleventh Madam up immediately, but let her wake up slowly. Unfortunately, the news about Jin Ge'er spread again. Before he could say anything to Eleventh Madam, Prince Yong and Prince Shun came running over. The couple had not met since Eleventh Madam woke up.

Amber said hurriedly: "I had a bowl of bird's nest porridge at noon, a bowl of red rice porridge at night, and two vegetable buns."

As long as it’s edible!

Xu Lingyi entered the house.

Eleventh Lady fell asleep lying on her side.

The light shone on her white jade-like face, which had a kind of peaceful and tranquil beauty, unlike the previous few days when she would sob in her dreams even after lighting sleeping incense.

He felt relieved, washed up, and got into bed quietly. He reached out to hug her out of habit, and thought of Jing'er again... If she asked about Jing'er and he answered truthfully, she was afraid she would not be able to sleep again. If he didn't answer, and Jing'er came back, she would think he had lied to her... After thinking it over, he took the bed and spread it out beside her, then lay down gently.

Perhaps because she slept too much, Eleventh Lady slept more lightly than usual. As soon as Xu Lingyi got into bed, she woke up with a start.

Everyone knew that Jing'er was conferred the title of Wujinbo, but was Jing'er injured? With 3,000 people against 20,000 people, how did Jing'er capture Duoyan? No one knew, and at this time, she should ask Xu Lingyi. But Xu Lingyi had concealed the news from Jing'er earlier, and when Jing'er returned safely, he went to the outer courtyard without saying a word, and now he returned to the room and slept separately from her... Thinking of this, she felt upset.

Forget it, the war is over anyway. If Jing'er was injured, there would definitely be news about it. Let's wait for Jing'er to come back and ask him!

Eleventh Lady closed her eyes and did not move.

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In the next few days, the Xu family was bustling with traffic, and people came to congratulate them from time to time after hearing the news.

Not to mention Xu Lingyi, in addition to entertaining these people, Eleventh Lady had to have the Empress Dowager and the Queen send eunuchs to inquire about her health when she was in a coma. Now that she is well, she naturally has to go to the palace to express her gratitude. She is also called by the Madam Dowager every now and then to ask "When will Jin'er be back?" and "He will be a baron soon and will have to wear a seven-beam crown and a crimson robe. You must send someone to do it quickly." She also received news that the presentation of prisoners at the Meridian Gate would be scheduled for the first day of July.

Counting the days, I will be able to see my son in less than twenty days.

Eleventh Lady was surprised and happy. She ordered Ajin and Suifeng to clean up the yard, called needleworkers to make daily clothes for Jing'er, asked Master Jian to make official clothes for Jing'er, and went to the kitchen with Amber from time to time to ask the kitchen to prepare some ingredients such as abalone and sea cucumber for the banquet... She was very busy.

Although Jiang was also busy, Shiyi Niang did not dare to neglect her at all. She always thought of Shiyi Niang before everything else and made every arrangement meticulously.

Yuan Baozhu's wife couldn't help but advise, "Fourth Young Madam, take it easy. Your health is very important."

"It's okay!" Jiang smiled, "I'm happy that my sixth uncle has been made an uncle."

Yuan Baozhu's family smiled and let out a long sigh.

In the past, they were worried that Xu Lingyi was partial to him... Now Xu Sijin has a title, Xu Siyu has gone to Jiaxing, and Xu Sijie is both a second son and a concubine... Although the lady is pregnant, she is still younger than Ting'er... Finally, they felt relieved.

Such words cannot be said clearly.

She smiled and changed the subject, talking about what everyone had been talking about these days: "People who came to congratulate the family all asked whether the Sixth Young Master had gotten engaged. I wonder what kind of wife the Madam would choose for the Sixth Young Master?"

"Sixth uncle is capable, has a good family background, and is good-looking. Who wouldn't like such a son-in-law?" Jiang thought of how Eleventh Lady had been worried about offending too many people and choosing the wrong person these days because there were too many people looking for a marriage partner. She laughed and said, "I think mother is regretting not arranging a marriage for Sixth uncle earlier!" As she spoke, she hugged Ting'er, who was listening to her with his head tilted, and kissed him, "Anyway, I want to find a good marriage for our Ting'er as soon as possible!"

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I'll post a draft first. I'm working overtime at the company. I'll correct the typos later!

PS: I overhauled it at around 9:30 pm yesterday, but it was still not updated at 9:30 pm today. It was still the old content. I spent a long time looking for the reason. It turned out that the revised text had 39 fewer words than the original text~~~~(_