Chapter 443: Reading the Imperial Edict
Old Mrs. Su looked at Lin Hong like this, especially when she saw the white hair on his temples and the weather-frost on his face, her eyes couldn't help but feel sore.
In fact, my second uncle has done nothing wrong to me.
On the contrary, during those years, my second uncle really treated me like his own daughter and loved me dearly.
Because of this, Lin Wanyu was often jealous and dissatisfied.
Lin Wanyu’s sins should not be blamed on her second uncle.
If my father were still alive, he would probably blame me for being too cruel to my second uncle, right?
After all, in today's world, there are very few people who can be as kind to their niece as a second uncle.
Moreover, the fact that Second Uncle dared to sue Lin Wanyu showed that he was indeed unaware of what happened back then.
Thinking of this, Mrs. Su seemed to have unloaded a heavy burden from her heart.
I feel a lot more relaxed.
She had known how Lin Wanyu treated her, and she no longer cared.
However, she cares a lot about her second uncle.
In fact, what Mrs. Su cared about most was whether Lin Hong really loved her niece.
Also, did Lin Hong know about what happened that year in advance?
After all, she lost her father at a young age and almost regarded her uncle Lin Hong as her father.
"Uncle, please take care of yourself." Old Mrs. Su said sincerely.
"Okay." Lin Hong's tears finally fell with excitement.
When Mr. Lin San saw this, his eyes also turned red, but his face was full of joy.
It’s a good thing that the relationship between Dad and Big Sister can be eased.
Otherwise, Dad would be depressed about this matter, and it might affect his health.
Lin Hong wiped his eyes and said, "Ru'er, Second Uncle has something else to do, so I'll leave first. When you go to the capital in the future, if Second Uncle is still here, he will definitely..."
Lin Hong didn't say what would happen and turned to walk out.
A strong sense of sadness surged in Old Mrs. Su's heart.
Old Man Su reached out and held his wife's hand, comforting her: "There's a long way to go. After the New Year, let's go to the capital together to pay homage to my father-in-law..."
Old Man Su didn't finish his words when he remembered the question he should ask.
"By the way, my dear wife, my father-in-law is buried in the capital, right? How about we pay our respects in the direction of the capital first?"
When Old Man Su said this, he quickly and carefully adjusted the edge of his cuffs.
"Wife, I think my father-in-law will definitely be able to sense our sincerity. When he sees how heroic and extraordinary his son-in-law is, he will definitely be very satisfied. Then he will definitely praise you for your good taste..."
Old Mrs. Su, “…”
The sadness in my heart disappeared abruptly.
At this time, a slightly feminine voice came from outside the house.
"Hey! Isn't this Xiao Linzi?"
Old Man Su and Old Lady Su looked at each other, both with a hint of surprise on their faces.
This person is definitely not from Daliushu Village.
and--
Xiao Linzi?
Who are you calling?
Old Man Su and his wife were surprised, but Lin Hong outside the house was also amazed.
He didn't expect to see Eunuch Liu at the Su family.
As soon as Lin Hong stepped out of the house, he saw Eunuch Liu leading people into the Su family yard.
It’s amazing that Eunuch Liu, at such an old age, still has such good eyesight that he could see Lin Hong at a glance.
"Xiao Linzi, look, we meet again." Eunuch Liu said with a smile.
Lin Hong gritted his teeth.
He naturally knew that Eunuch Liu said this on purpose.
Eunuch Liu knew that he was coming to the Su family, but he didn't know that the family Eunuch Liu was also going to was the Su family.
Although he had some guesses, Eunuch Liu kept his mouth shut throughout the journey.
He refused to reveal anything.
When gossiping, one talks incessantly.
When it comes to serious matters, he is absolutely as talkative as a clam shell.
To the extent that, whenever Lin Hong saw Eunuch Liu, he just felt his hands itching.
At the same time, I was a little worried, wondering why Eunuch Liu came?
"Excuse me, why did Eunuch Liu come to my niece's house?" Lin Hong asked.
Eunuch Liu raised his head and smiled mysteriously.
Then, a bright yellow imperial edict was brought out.
"The imperial edict has arrived—" Eunuch Liu held the imperial edict high in both hands and said loudly, "Lin Wanru, daughter of the late Duke of Ying, Lin Peng, accepts the edict!"
Lin Hong, “…”
I was shocked.
The emperor actually issued an imperial decree!
Lin Hong lifted his robe and knelt down in front of the imperial edict.
After all, once the imperial edict comes out, everyone has to kneel down as if I were present in person.
Although, this imperial edict was not for him.
Old Man Su and Old Lady Su walked out quickly and knelt down to receive the order.
As for burning incense, bathing, setting up the incense table, etc...
Well, we country folks don’t care about that.
The Su family's yard was originally bustling with activity.
After people finished moving, they naturally started preparing lunch.
Because they cooked many times in the Su family's yard, they became proficient in cooking.
Soon, the big iron pot was set up and the fire was lit.
It is still the traditional big pot stewing meat and big pot steaming white flour buns.
Now people no longer drool when they smell the aroma of meat, but they still look excited and the yard is filled with laughter.
However, when Eunuch Liu arrived, the lively atmosphere suddenly became quiet.
Now, once the imperial edict is taken out——
"Oh my God! It really is an imperial decree!" the village chief exclaimed.
"Why did the Su family receive another imperial decree? Did our Fu Ya get a promotion?"
"Oh, my Second Aunt! Stop nagging and kneel down quickly..." The village chief shouted anxiously, "Kneel down, kneel down..."
"Yes, kneel down..."
People finally came to their senses and fell to their knees.
Eunuch Liu opened the imperial edict and began to read it out—
"By the providence of Heaven, the Emperor proclaims that Lin Wanru, the daughter of the late Duke of Ying, Lin Peng, is virtuous, respectful, and gentle... and is hereby granted the title of Sixth-Rank Anren. She is also granted a set of red gold headpieces inlaid with rubies, a set of red jade headpieces, two pairs of red gold shrimp-whisker bracelets, two pairs of emerald jade bracelets... a pair of two-color glazed bottles, a four-panel screen carved from mutton-fat jade with flowers, birds, insects, and fish, a jade chessboard, and a nine-tailed phoenix harp..."
As Eunuch Liu spoke, Old Lady Su's heart began to beat wildly.
It was not because she was canonized as Anren, but because the rewards that followed were all her mother's dowry.
She had seen the names of these things on her mother's dowry list.
Old Mrs. Su was surprised, and Lin Hong was even more surprised.
These were used by the Qiu family to win over court officials, and are now in the Imperial Household Department.
Lin Hong quickly understood.
The emperor returned these things to his niece out of gratitude for his elder brother's contributions.
However, after listening for a long time, Lin Hong always felt that something was missing.
Lin Hong had no idea that the emperor had returned many things, but not all of them.
After all, there are some things that the emperor also rarely wants.
“…I decree this!”
As Eunuch Liu finished reading the last two words, rare items were laid out one by one...
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