Chapter 317 Su Xue's Coming-of-Age Ceremony
In the blink of an eye, it was Su Xue's coming-of-age ceremony. She was born on the 20th day of the twelfth lunar month. It snowed in the capital every year at this time, and her name came from this.
The Chinese New Year is just ten days away, and there is nothing to do in the court. Murong Li did not attend court today, and he and Su Yue went to the Marquis of Anding's Mansion early.
Uncle Su, Uncle Su II and Su Qiwen also returned a few days ago. The four of them went to Jiangnan to provide disaster relief, which ended perfectly.
Such a happy event had not happened for a long time, and the emperor rewarded the four people generously. Uncle Su and Uncle Su II were promoted two levels higher than before. Uncle Su went to the Ministry of War and was appointed as a third-rank assistant minister.
Mr. Su Er was the third-rank assistant minister of the Ministry of Revenue.
Both of them are in an important department, a place that holds military power, and have more real power than Murong Yi. Although he is in the Ministry of War, he does not have any position. To put it bluntly, he is just an idler.
This also made Murong Yi furious, and he cried out that he had been fooled by the emperor.
However, he has already climbed up to the Marquis of Anding's Mansion, and Master Su is also very good in the Ministry of War. It's just a bit regrettable that he is not Master Su II.
The other one was in the Ministry of Revenue, in charge of the purse and granary of Xifeng Kingdom. This made Murong Yi very happy. If the two kings fought for the throne in the future, he didn't believe that Master Su would not stand on his side.
The two brothers had not expected the emperor to make such an arrangement.
In fact, the Marquis of Anding's Mansion was originally a military general who conquered the world with the founding emperor on horseback. After obtaining the title, the Marquis of Anding kept a low profile and gave up military affairs to pursue literature.
Considering the emperor's arrangement, this was the best outcome for both of them.
General Yun was also reinstated and is now a second-rank official.
However, as soon as they came back and received the commendation, the emperor gave them a vacation to rest for a while and to take up their posts again after the New Year.
As for Su Qiwen, he refused the emperor's offer of a title. He had only been a scholar before, but the emperor restored his title. However, he felt that he was not as knowledgeable or experienced as any other official in the court. After the beginning of the year, he returned to the Imperial College to continue his studies. There would be a major examination next year, and after passing the examination, he would consider becoming an official in the court.
Two people in the Su family were promoted to third-rank officials at once. They were two princes' wives, which was too eye-catching. With the addition of him, the Su family was afraid that they would be in the center of controversy again.
That's why Su Qiwen made this decision.
With his current experience, knowledge and education, he can serve as a sixth-rank official in the court. With time, it will be natural for him to climb up.
The emperor was very satisfied with his decision. He had never thought that this would push the Su family into the spotlight. He felt that there were very few young men like Su Qiwen who were down-to-earth and ambitious.
It just so happened that his wedding was also in two days, which meant that happy events were happening one after another in the Marquis' Mansion.
Murong Li and the other man had just gotten off the carriage when they saw Murong Yi coming. However, he came alone. When he saw Murong Li and the other man, he immediately stepped forward to greet him.
"Fourth brother, fourth sister-in-law, you are here so early too."
On the second day after Uncle Su and his companions returned, Murong Yi came to ask for a meeting, but was rejected by Second Uncle Su on the grounds of being unwell.
After Master Su came back and learned about Su Xue's situation, he was so angry that his teeth were itching. If Murong Yi was a prince, he would have chopped him to pieces with a knife long ago. Why did he still want to see him? Wouldn't that just make him angry?
Today is Su Xue's coming-of-age ceremony, so he came here early in the morning. If he doesn't believe it, the Su family won't let him in today.
Murong Li glanced at him and said calmly, "Yes, isn't Fifth Brother also here this early?"
"Today is Xue'er's coming-of-age ceremony. Fifth brother, you have to come early, right?"
After saying that, he laughed dryly twice.
Su Yue ignored him. If it weren't for Su Xue, she would have killed him long ago.
She took Murong Li's arm and walked towards the gate of the marquis' mansion.
Murong Yi glanced at her a few times, his eyes flashing, and followed them into the Marquis' Mansion.
It was still early and no guests had arrived yet. The servants in the marquis's mansion were all busy. When they saw the three of them come in, they immediately knelt down to greet them.
Murong Li waved his hand and told them to get busy and not to delay anything. The three of them headed towards the old marquis' study.
When you come to the Marquis of Anding's Mansion, you must go to see the old marquis first.
The three of them came to the study, and the old marquis had just arrived. When he was about to ask the servant to call Master Su and Master Su Er, Murong Li and the other two arrived. He had no choice but to tell the servant to explain things to Master Su and the other two, and then he invited the three of them into the study.
"Grandfather, the three of you can chat while your granddaughter goes to Xue'er's place."
After the four of them sat down, they just drank tea without talking. Su Yue felt very bored and said to the old marquis.
The old marquis nodded and said, "Go ahead. It's a good opportunity to help. Your parents are very busy today."
"good."
Su Yue responded and left the study, heading straight for the eldest lady's yard.
This courtyard is the third largest courtyard in the Marquis' Mansion after the old Marquis and the old lady. It is named Haoran Courtyard, which is also the name of Mr. Su, Su Haoran.
Mr. Su’s name is Su Haozheng, which is derived from the word “righteous and upright”.
At that time, the eldest lady was not in the yard. Only Master Su was there. When he saw her coming, he asked happily, "Yue'er, you are here so early, have you had breakfast?"
Su Yue: "It's been used. Where is my mother?"
"I went to your second aunt's yard. Did you come here alone? Where is the prince?"
"They are all here. They are in grandfather's study. Murong Yi is here too."
Hearing that Murong Yi was here, Master Su's face turned unhappy. He said, "Then go to your second aunt's yard. Dad will go over to take a look."
Su Yue nodded, and just then the servant beside the old marquis also came and conveyed the old marquis's words.
Uncle Su nodded to the servant, signaling him to go back first.
"Then Dad is busy. You can go by yourself."
Master Su said something to Su Yue and followed the servant to the study.
Since both princes are here, we should give them some face and say hello.
When they met Master Su on the road, the two brothers went to the study without saying anything.
When they arrived at the study, the Su brothers first paid their respects to the old marquis, and then to the Murong Li brothers. After a few brief words, the two brothers went back to get busy and did not stay in the study for long.
It's not suitable to chat when Murong Yi is around.
After the two brothers came out, Master Su asked Master Su Er: "After Xue'er reaches the age of marriage, she will have to marry into Prince Yi's Mansion. Do you really plan to let Xue'er enter Prince Yi's Mansion?"
Master Su sighed deeply: "There is no other way, but don't worry, big brother, even if Xue'er marries Prince Yi, my second brother and big brother are of the same mind. We only support Prince Li."
If Su Xue married Prince Yi, she would be a concubine, which would not bring much benefit to the Marquis' Mansion, and Master Su was not stupid.
I just feel sorry for Su Xue.
Master Su knew that Master Su had misunderstood him, so he waved his hand and said, "Second brother, you misunderstood what I meant. Besides, it's a bit too early to say this now. The emperor is in good health and will at most appoint a crown prince. What I mean is that if Xue'er marries into Prince Yi's mansion as a concubine, will she be happy?"
(End of this chapter)
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