Chapter 852: A big pie falls from the sky
After the Empress Dowager and Xuanyuan Jin left Daliushu Village, Tang Bao calculated the days, hurriedly sewed a brocade robe, and sent Li Er to deliver it to the capital at full speed.
Whether she could make it in time or not, she tried her best.
Just as Li Er left, news came from the capital.
Prefect Xia has been transferred to the capital and will be leaving soon.
"Is this true?" Tang Bao asked happily.
Although, I had heard the inside rumour a long time ago and knew that my godfather would be transferred within the year.
However, as long as there is no transfer order, something unexpected may happen.
Now, it is finally a done deal.
Tang Bao knew that Magistrate Xia had always wanted to be transferred to the capital to take up a post.
After all, the eldest brother of the Xia family has been working in the capital in recent years.
Magistrate Xia and his wife missed their son and naturally wanted to go to the capital to reunite with their family.
"It's true." The messenger said excitedly, "We have been personally appointed by the Emperor to serve as Junior Officials of the Dali Temple."
"So, godfather got a promotion!" Tang Bao's face was full of surprise, "That's great!"
You know, even if their ranks are the same, officials in Beijing seem to be of higher rank than local officials.
What's more, Magistrate Xia has now been promoted to a higher rank.
From this we can see that the emperor values Prefect Xia.
It has to be said that the promotion of Prefect Xia is good news for both the Xia family and the Su family.
After the Chinese New Year, Tang Bao will accompany Su Laowu and others to Beijing to take the imperial examination.
Now that Magistrate Xia has been transferred to Beijing, Tang Bao's life will be much more convenient after arriving in the capital with Magistrate Xia and his wife taking care of her.
At the same time, the Su family will feel much more at ease.
"Hahaha...Uncle Xia's transfer this time is so timely!" Su Lao Er laughed and said, "It's almost as if he was transferred specifically to take care of my sister."
Su Laoer said it unintentionally, but the person who came to deliver the letter took it seriously.
After returning, he told this to Magistrate Xia.
After hearing this, Prefect Xia stroked his beard and fell into deep thought without saying a word.
The more I think about it, the more I feel that Su Laoer must be the truth.
Even Mrs. Xia agreed with this.
"Master, Zhen'er sent me news that the Dali Temple Minister is old and no longer has much to do with affairs. Do you think the Emperor's intention is..."
Mrs. Xia did not say the following words, but Magistrate Xia already understood.
Not only did Mrs. Xia have this guess, he himself also had this guess.
The emperor might be interested in having him serve as the Minister of Dali Temple in the future.
Having said that, if his official position was too low, he wouldn't be able to support Fu Ya.
Although Fu Ya is already a princess, she is still a little girl without a family background.
After arriving in the capital, it is inevitable that people will look down on you.
Magistrate Xia placed his hands on the table and tapped them gently, thoughts racing through his mind.
Although he has been diligent and clean in his tenure over the years and has made many political achievements.
However, he is not the only local official in the world who has made great achievements.
If there is no one active in the capital, not only will it be difficult to be transferred to a Beijing official, but even if you are transferred, you will most likely be demoted by one or two levels.
Moreover, there is still a vacancy to be filled in the capital, and I don’t know when it will be filled.
There are very few people like him who were directly transferred to Beijing as officials, not only getting promoted one level, but also having their immediate superiors vacate their positions.
It's like a huge pie falling from the sky.
Magistrate Xia felt that with his luck, he should not have the ability to have God send a pie to drop on his head.
"No matter what, when Fu Ya goes to the capital, you must protect her well and never let her be bullied." Prefect Xia said, "Even if it means offending those aristocratic families, it is worth it."
Madam Xia rolled her eyes at Magistrate Xia.
"Do you even need to tell me that? Fuya is my goddaughter!" Madam Xia said arrogantly, "If anyone dares to bully my goddaughter, I don't care who she is. I will fight her to the death!"
Prefect Xia: “…”
I feel that my wife is becoming more and more aggressive.
Could it be that he was infected by his own daughter?
Whoever you want can come.
"Dad, Mom!" Xia Siya ran in excitedly and asked, "Did sister Fuya say when she would come?"
As soon as Mrs. Xia saw her daughter, she immediately scolded her, "Girls should walk calmly. What did your mother tell you?"
Xia Siya pouted, stood still, slowly took two steps forward, and then bowed to Mrs. Xia and her husband.
"The daughter has seen her father and mother."
The voice was soft and slow, almost as if he was pinching his throat.
Mrs. Xia nodded with satisfaction.
"That's right," Madam Xia said. "The capital is different from the provincial capital. There are many aristocratic families and nobles there. If you continue to be so impulsive, people will laugh at you and call you a wild girl who doesn't know the rules."
Mrs. Xia paused, then added with some worry, "Besides, when we arrive in the capital, the Bai family will officially propose marriage. The Bai family is the Empress Dowager's family, a famous noble family. If you don't have a good reputation, it will inevitably lead to displeasure from your future in-laws..."
What Mrs. Xia didn't say was that if anything went wrong with the marriage, her daughter's reputation would be ruined.
It is difficult for a girl whose engagement has been broken off to find a husband!
What's more, the other party is the Bai family.
Who would dare to marry someone whose engagement was broken off by the Bai family?
Isn't that going against the Bai family?
When Mrs. Xia thought about this, she even felt a little regretful about discussing the marriage with the Bai family.
Their family didn't want to use their daughter to curry favor with the rich and powerful and marry her off into a wealthy family, so it would be better to find a family of equal status.
However, it's too late to think about these things now.
Mrs. Xia suppressed her worries and secretly decided to teach her daughter well.
Xia Siya was very disapproving of what Mrs. Xia said.
"Mom, how many times have you said these words?" Xia Siya said helplessly: "If I had known this would happen, I might as well... forget it, it's too late to say these things now."
Sixth brother already has a wife, so she can no longer use his identity.
"Mother, did Sister Fuya say when she would come?" Xia Siya came to Madam Xia's side, shook Madam Xia's arm and said, "You teach your daughter, and we can teach her another day. Let's talk about Sister Fuya first."
When Xia Siya said this, excitement gleamed in her eyes.
"In my opinion, it's better for Sister Fuya to go to the capital after the New Year, as it's freezing cold. She should go earlier and travel with us. Not only will she be able to take care of us on the way, but she'll also be spared from suffering."
Mrs. Xia certainly hopes that Tang Bao will go with them, but it is also clear that the Su family will definitely not let Tang Bao go to Beijing to celebrate the New Year.
"If Fu Ya were to leave for half a year, do you think your Uncle Su and Aunt Su would be happy?" Madam Xia poured cold water on her daughter, saying, "Have you forgotten that Fu Ya has only been in the capital for a few days, and the entire Su family has already arrived?"
Xia Siya suddenly wilted.
"But I won't be able to see my sister Fuya for several months." Xia Siya said dejectedly.
Madam Xia: “…”
Alas! She won’t be able to see her goddaughter for a long time.
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