Chapter 538: Promotion, Zheng's Visit
After Yuesheng left, Ying Zhilin came in.
He stood in front of the clothes rack, took off his official robes, and changed into comfortable and loose home clothes.
"What were you laughing at just now? You looked so happy?" Ying Zhilin sat down next to Wen Yan and asked curiously.
"Yuesheng was talking about Huo Yaoxing's recent fun, and I asked her to add fuel to the fire so that I can be happy for a few more days." Wen Yan pulled his collar tighter.
Winter is coming soon, but he still exposes his chest and is not afraid of catching a cold.
"Then I'll make you happy too..." Before he finished his words, he grabbed Wen Yan's hand and kissed her lips.
After a deep kiss, Wen Yan felt a little dizzy due to lack of oxygen: "What are you going to do in the palace today?"
"Promotion." Ying Zhilin looked at her lips, which were red from his kiss, and was extremely satisfied. "Half a month ago, didn't I say that I would prove my strength to you? I am going to the palace today to fulfill my promise.
The promotion order will come down tomorrow."
**
The second day.
Rumors began to spread in the capital, questioning Huo Yaoxing's inconsistency between his words and deeds.
They say he is seeking fame and reputation.
The claim that he kowtowed and went to Dazhao Temple to ask for a peace amulet is definitely false and just a show.
The good reputation that had just been built was about to collapse.
How could Huo Yaoxing be willing to accept this?
He smashed a whole set of study treasures and said, "Go out and find out who is fanning the flames and trying to destroy everything I have."
The servant went out trembling with fear.
Soon, the servant came back with the news: "It's Wen Yan."
Huo Yaoxing was stunned.
recent.
He went to find Wen Yan again and again, but was stopped by Yue Sheng every time.
He thought Wen Yan wanted to break off all ties with him.
Now it seems that she is just still angry and jealous.
Forcing myself to kneel down and worship at Dazhao Temple was just a way to vent my anger.
It was also a reminder to myself to quickly get rid of Wen Ruyue.
He immediately made up his mind to kowtow and climb the mountain to pray for a peace talisman three days later.
At the same time, in the Dali Temple.
The eunuch who announced the imperial edict had already arrived at the Dali Temple with the imperial edict.
It should be known that Lin was directly promoted to Sizhi of the Dali Temple, a sixth-rank official position.
At the same time, the imperial edict conferring an official title on Wen Yan was also delivered to Huaihua Lane.
Those who live here are basically middle-level officials of the fifth or sixth rank.
I recognize the palace's guard of honor.
When Manager Liu walked into the Ying family with the imperial edict, it immediately caused quite a stir in Huaihua Lane.
The neighbors crowded ten meters away, looking over here with envy.
The people of the Liu and Ying families were all ordinary and honest farmers, and the county magistrate was the highest-ranking official they had ever met.
When they suddenly saw the important figures in the palace, they were at a loss for a moment.
Zhang Ganniang was so nervous that her legs felt weak, luckily Sister Liu San supported her in time.
Wen Yanze brought his men and quickly set up the incense table, and knelt down with his entire family to receive the order.
Chief Steward Liu unfolded the imperial edict and began to read it.
After a long list of compliments, it was announced that Wen Yan was specially appointed as the fifth-rank Yuanwailang of the Ministry of Revenue because of his contribution in raising funds for disaster relief and saving the lives of countless victims.
Although he was a Yuanwailang, it did not involve any specific duties and was considered a nominal and idle position.
Wen Yan raised her eyebrows. The emperor was really generous.
He actually directly conferred her a fifth-rank official position.
"Lord Liu, please accept the decree." Chief Steward Liu closed the imperial edict and looked at Wen Yan with a smile.
"Your humble servant accepts the order." Wen Yan quickly raised his hands, took the imperial edict and stood up.
The Liu and Ying family members behind him also stood up.
"Manager Liu, thank you for coming here in person." Wen Yan took out a big red envelope and handed it over.
Manager Liu knew that Wen Yan was not short of money, so he accepted it generously.
Afterwards, Chief Steward Liu took out a palm-sized brocade box and handed it to Wen Yan: "This is the jade token given to you by the emperor. It can save your life in a critical moment."
Wen Yan opened the brocade box and took out the jade token inside. On it were four big characters "As if I were here in person".
Manager Liu reminded her: "Remember, this jade token can only be used once."
"I'll remember that." Wen Yan smiled and sent Manager Liu out.
After Manager Liu left, all the neighbors who had been watching the excitement from a distance swarmed over.
They surrounded Wen Yan and his family and asked them all sorts of questions.
"Miss Liu, how did the emperor grant you an official position as a woman?" And you started from the fifth rank, which is more powerful than most families in their alley.
"If you have any secrets, why not share one or two with us?"
"That's right, we're all neighbors, there's no need to hide it! A distant relative is not as good as a close neighbor. If you help us today, we will help you tomorrow, right?"
Some people spoke in ambiguous tones and looked around, as if Wen Yan had obtained his official position by climbing onto the imperial throne.
There are also more bloody ones:
"Now that you're an official, you're bound to have followers around you. My son is well-read and has already passed the imperial examination..."
"How can a female official bring a male attendant? My daughter is well-versed in the Four Books and Five Classics..."
Wen Yan was speechless.
"I was just lucky and helped His Majesty solve an urgent problem. Besides, this is just a sinecure..."
"A sinecure is still an official position. Wen Yan, you've just moved in, so you wouldn't be so stingy as to not reveal even a little information!"
Wen Yan: “…”
Her face darkened.
I was about to kick them out rudely.
Outside the crowd, laughter erupted: "He's just a minor official of the fifth rank. What's so strange about that? My daughter is a fourth rank official."
Wen Yan looked in the direction of the voice and saw Aunt Jiao standing outside the crowd, speaking with a mocking look on her face.
Aunt Jiao was very dissatisfied.
Why did the emperor only promote Wen Yan and not Ying'er?
She had already found out the truth from Huang Ying'er through indirect means.
All the "glassware" sold in Wen Yan's shop were made by her daughter and her people.
It can be said that without her daughter, there would be no "Jingming Tower".
All this glory and honor should belong to her daughter, why should it be given to that little bitch Liu Wenyan!
So, she decided to expose Liu Wenyan's hypocritical face in public.
Aunt Jiao noticed that Wen Yan was looking at her, and she raised her eyebrows at Wen Yan proudly, as if to say: You won't be so proud for long.
Wen Yan: “…”
Aunt Jiao must be stupid!
She has lived here for so long, hasn't she ever visited anyone?
Didn’t make some friends?
Didn't she know that the people living in this alley were officials of the fifth or sixth rank?
With just one sentence, she offended everyone in the alley.
Everyone looked at Aunt Jiao with dissatisfaction.
Aunt Jiao thought they didn’t believe it, and said complacently, “You don’t believe it?
To tell you the truth, the glassware that Wen Yan sells is made by my daughter and her team.
Without my daughter, there would be no Wen Yan today."
The neighbors looked at each other, half believing and half doubting what Aunt Jiao said.
However, Aunt Jiao's words were well-reasoned, and seeing that Wen Yan did not refute them, he felt that what Aunt Jiao said was almost right.
With the mentality of giving it a try, he followed Aunt Jiao and left.
Before leaving, they did not forget to turn around and glare at Wen Yan provocatively.
Wen Yan opened her mouth, wanting to stop him, but gave up.
The more he tried to stop her, the more excited Aunt Jiao would become.
Huang Ying'er was working hard in the front.
Aunt Jiao was desperately trying to hold us back.
Good words cannot persuade a damned ghost.
She should inform Huang Ying'er to prevent her bright future from being ruined by her own mother.
**
Three days later.
On a cloudy day.
Huo Yaoxing then took the carriage of the Marquis' Mansion and headed towards Dazhao Temple with great fanfare.
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