Chapter 13 To avoid any more trouble!
"evil creature!"
Duke Qin was so angry that he fell backwards!
Even before he inherited the title, he dared to lay his hands on his widowed sister-in-law. Now that he is going to inherit the title, this kid will definitely soar to the sky!
It seems that your majesty's decision is wise!
After a while, everyone gathered.
Even the "sick" Gu Qingning was invited over. Duke Qin didn't want to bother her, but this matter was directly related to her.
As soon as everyone arrived, a servant came to report that the eunuch who was to deliver the imperial edict had arrived.
Feng was overjoyed. "Oh, the imperial edict came so quickly! Come on, let's go to the front hall to receive it. We can't neglect the eunuch who delivered the edict!"
Shen Ruoying also had a smile on her face. She walked over to support Feng, and the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law walked out affectionately.
Lu Hangzhi also quickly followed them, but when he passed by Gu Qingning, the look he gave her was full of meaning.
Gu Qingning half lowered her eyes and didn't say a word.
But in the eyes of Duke Qin, she looked pitiful, as if she had suffered a lot of injustice but dared not mention it.
Duke Qin sighed again, saying that His Majesty was wise and it was the right thing to do to confer the imperial edict on the Gu family.
Otherwise, this girl might have been bullied to death!
Duke Qin was filled with emotion and forgot to tell his family about His Majesty's decision...
Feng and others who walked the fastest naturally thought that this imperial decree was for Lu Hangzhi to inherit the title, and they all looked at the people coming from the palace with eager eyes.
The one who came to read the imperial edict was Eunuch Shun, a popular figure around Emperor Minghe.
Seeing this, Feng and others were even more overjoyed. It turned out that His Majesty attached so much importance to this matter!
"The Emperor, in compliance with the Will of Heaven, proclaims: The eldest wife of Duke Qin's mansion, Gu Qingning, is of a graceful character, loyal and virtuous... She is hereby conferred the title of a third-rank imperial lady. I decree this!"
When Eunuch Shun finished reading the imperial edict, everyone in the Qin court was stunned except Duke Qin, who knew the inside story.
Gu Qingning was the first to react. She coughed twice, walked to Eunuch Shun in a dignified manner, and took the imperial edict with both hands, "Thank you, Lord, for your grace!"
Chen Fenfang reacted very quickly. She immediately took out a purse and stuffed it into the pocket of Eunuch Shun.
It was a large and substantial purse.
Eunuch Shun weighed it and was very satisfied. The most important thing was that His Majesty valued this Gu very much. He smiled and said, "Madam, there is no need to be so polite. Did you catch a cold? You must take good care of yourself."
Gu Qingning: "I just caught a cold. Thank you for your concern, father-in-law."
Gu Qingning was naturally excited, but she remained calm, neither humble nor arrogant. Eunuch Shun looked at her and nodded in approval, saying that she was indeed a person valued by His Majesty.
But Feng was dumbfounded. She took a step forward and asked hurriedly, "Eunuch Shun, why did you confer the title of a third-rank imperial lady on Gu?"
That makes her equal to her!
The smile on Eunuch Shun's face faded, and he said in a sarcastic tone: "This is the order of His Majesty. If the wife of the Duke is dissatisfied, she can ask His Majesty herself."
Duke Qin quickly pinched Feng and explained, "Don't blame me, sir. My wife was just happy for Gu and lost her composure a little."
After being reminded of this, Feng didn't dare to say anything. How could she have the courage to question His Majesty?
Shen Ruoying was about to scratch her palms, but she was smart enough not to show up and instead winked at Lu Hangzhi.
Lu Hangzhi said with mixed feelings: "Eunuch, is this the only decree?"
Eunuch Shun nodded and said, "I have finished my work. I have to hurry back to the palace to serve His Majesty."
After he finished speaking, he turned and left.
Duke Qin quickly asked his steward to see him off.
After Eunuch Shun left, Feng turned her head and looked at Gu Qingning who was holding the imperial edict. She could no longer bear it:
"My Lord, what is going on? Didn't you go to the palace to ask for a title for Hangzhi? How, how did it become a title for this little bitch..."
"Shut up!" Duke Qin interrupted her and said sternly, "This is the decree of His Majesty, praising Qing Ning for her loyalty and loyalty, and specially conferring her the title of Consort. As for Hang Zhi, he is too young now and has not yet settled down. His Majesty said that he will ask for the title of Consort after the third anniversary of Jing Yu's death!"
After three years?
Feng almost fainted on the spot!
Shen Ruoying could no longer hide her ups and downs of emotions and began to retch.
Gu Qingning also started coughing 'at the right time'.
Duke Qin ignored the two and said to Gu Qingning gently, "Qingning, you are sick. Why don't you go back and rest?"
Gu Qingning bowed, "Father, I am leaving now."
Meanwhile, Shen Ruoying saw that she was vomiting violently, but Duke Qin only cared about Gu Qingning, which made her even angrier and she vomited even more violently.
When Gu Qingning turned around and left, holding the imperial edict, she could still hear the chaos behind her.
The corners of her mouth curled up slightly.
I thought I was in a desperate situation, but who could have imagined that there would be a sudden turn of events?
In addition, it seemed that the Duke was much more friendly and polite to her than before.
It seems that I will have the opportunity to enter the Duke's study soon.
Back at Songtao Pavilion, Granny Liao was also very happy, "That's great, my master, you are now a third-rank imperial lady, on an equal footing with the Duke's wife. At least she won't dare to bully you openly in the future."
Chen Fenfang also breathed a sigh of relief.
That’s great, finally I don’t have to immediately adopt a child for the living young master!
Everyone said auspicious words of congratulations to Gu Qingning, and Gu Qingning smiled and said, "It is indeed a great event. Come, everyone in Songtao Pavilion can watch and enjoy it today. Everyone has a share."
"Thank you, Madam!"
Everyone in Songtao Pavilion was in a festive mood, but everyone in Cuiwei Pavilion was in a dead mood.
Lu Hangzhi sat on the armchair, muttering to himself, "Why must it be after the third anniversary..."
Shen Ruoying was already feeling very uncomfortable due to morning sickness, and as a result, the matter of succession to the title had not been settled, and Gu Qingning got a third-rank imperial lady for nothing?
The more she thought about it, the angrier she got!
"Hangzhi, why don't you go talk to your father again? Do we really have to wait until three years later?"
Three years is too long. Who knows what kind of changes may happen in the meantime?
Lu Hangzhi frowned, "This is His Majesty's decision. There is nothing I can do about it, unless I can make some achievements before then."
Shen Ruoying's eyes lit up, "Then we can only wait for next year's imperial examination? Hangzhi, go study quickly!"
But Lu Hangzhi came over and hugged Shen Ruoying's waist, "Ruoying, I don't want to study today. I feel uncomfortable. Please accompany me more."
As he spoke, he was about to kiss her.
Shen Ruoying felt nauseous again. She pushed Lu Hangzhi away and vomited into the copper basin beside the bed.
Lu Hangzhi was caught off guard and was pushed to the ground.
He asked in surprise: "Ruoying, what's wrong with you?"
Shen Ruoying was about to vomit bile. She couldn't pretend anymore and said coldly, "Hangzhi, you should know that the longer the night, the more dreams you have. Go to the front yard to study now and rest there tonight! No, you can't have sex in the first three months of pregnancy. Go to the front yard to rest during this time!"
Lu Hangzhi: “…”
He was in such a bad mood today, and Ruoying actually pushed him out?
But the smell in this room was really pungent, and Lu Hangzhi didn't want to stay any longer, so he nodded and said, "Then you should have a good rest. If you feel unwell, ask the servants to call the palace doctor."
After Lu Hangzhi left, Shen Ruoying's eyes were filled with anger.
No wonder she didn't like Lu Hangzhi back then. She was such a coward. Whenever something went wrong, she just complained about herself and didn't think of a solution at all!
What a waste!
Shen Ruoying's eyes were ferocious, and her nails scratched the Shu embroidery quilt beside her.
Fortunately, she already has a child. After the child is born, she will teach him well and wait for the child to inherit the title and surpass Lu Hangzhi.
Then she will still be the noble wife of the Duke!
Lu Hangzhi returned to the front yard in a depressed mood. He couldn't concentrate on reading. He lay on the bed alone, feeling cold.
At this moment, Biyue, Feng's maid, came over with a bowl of ginseng soup.
She said tenderly, "Second Young Master, Madam is worried about you, so she specially sent a servant to bring you some ginseng soup to calm your nerves. Would you like to drink some?"
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