Chapter 64 Tears
Chapter 64 Tears
The emperor looked at Nangong Jing, who seemed as mature as an adult just now, but now showed an exaggerated expression that was suitable for his age, and his mood couldn't help but improve.
Not everyone can get a co-wife, and according to Nangong Jing's merits, he cannot get this grace.
According to the emperor's original intention, he was going to give Nangong Jing some precious magic weapons, or a small title.
After all, Nangong Jing is just a bastard, and it will be difficult for him to inherit the Duke's Mansion in the future.
As long as he has a title, even if it is the lowest rank of viscount, he will not be looked down upon.
But no one expected that Nangong Jing would ask for an imperial decree for his deceased mother.
Nangong Tao and the emperor have been friends for decades, and he knows about the matter between Nangong Tao and Qiao Huaner.
Others may not know, but doesn’t the emperor know it?
The reason why Nangong Tao went to the battlefield was actually to use his merits to obtain an imperial decree for Qiao Huaner.
The emperor still remembered that Nangong Tao had told him before he went to war.
He said he hoped to allow Qiao Huaner to step into the Qiao family's door again with dignity.
She said that if she could gain some merit this time, she hoped the emperor would grant her an imperial decree so that Qiao Huan'er and her child would not be looked down upon.
Unexpectedly, fate played a trick on them. Nangong Tao came back with achievements, but Qiao Huan'er was gone.
The emperor was really afraid at that time that Nangong Tao would go with Qiao Huaner.
Although Nangong Tao survived later, the emperor knew that his heart was dead.
The emperor did not expect that a few years later, Qiao Huaner's son would do the same as Nangong Tao and use his own merits to seek an imperial edict for Qiao Huaner.
Just to be able to call the other person mother with dignity, the emperor couldn't help but feel complicated.
If Qiao Huan'er were still alive, the emperor would not have issued this imperial decree to make her a concubine.
After all, although a concubine is not as good as a legal wife, the children she gives birth to are also legitimate children, and there are too many things to be involved in.
But Qiao Huan'er is already dead, so even if she is promoted to a concubine, it will not be a big hindrance to the wife.
As for Nangong Jing's transformation from a concubine's son to a legitimate son, will it have any impact on the wife's children?
The emperor said that it was not his business, he was just so willful.
That's why the emperor promoted Qiao Huan'er to be his second wife.
One is Nangong Jing’s credit.
The second reason is to fulfill Nangong Tao's wish for his sake.
In other words, the latter accounts for a larger proportion than the former.
Or perhaps the emperor used Nangong Jing's merits as an excuse to fulfill Nangong Tao's wish from a few years ago.
"Jing'er, why don't you thank me quickly?"
Bing Linxuan saw that Nangong Jing was still in a daze and couldn't help but remind him.
After being reminded by Bing Linxuan, Nangong Jing finally reacted.
He knelt on his knees with a thud and kowtowed heavily to the emperor.
It was really heavy, without any moisture at all, and Nangong Jing's forehead turned red.
"Thank you for your grace, Your Majesty."
Nangong Jing choked up, not because he was about to become the legitimate son, but because he was excited that Qiao Huan'er would no longer have to bear the title of concubine.
The emperor looked at Nangong Jing's excited expression, and when he thought of Nangong Tao back then, he felt very uncomfortable.
"Hurry up, Dequan, and go with Jing'er to the Duke's Mansion to announce the decree. Also, tell Duke Nangong that I have never forgotten what I promised him."
The emperor's way of addressing Nangong Jing also changed from Nangong Xiaoqi at the beginning to Jing'er.
This is also a symbol that the emperor regards Nangong Jing as one of his own.
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Eunuch Wang took it and responded respectfully.
When Nangong Jing brought Eunuch Wang back to the Duke's Mansion, Nangong Tao was handling official business in the study.
"Butler Qi, where is father now?"
After Nangong Jing returned to the Duke's Mansion, he did not see Nangong Tao, so he found the housekeeper to inquire about Nangong Tao's whereabouts.
"Seventh Young Master, the Duke is in his study right now. Do you have anything to do with him?"
Butler Qi never did that, because Nangong Jing was young and he didn't take him seriously.
Nangong Jing's questions and orders were also carried out very strictly.
"Butler Qi, have someone notify Mother and my eldest brother and the others, and have them come to the front hall immediately to receive the imperial edict. I'll go find Father. After you send someone to notify Mother and the others, go prepare the items needed to receive the imperial edict."
This imperial edict cannot be accepted casually. An incense table must be prepared and the main door must be opened.
The imperial edict that Nangong Jing requested came so suddenly that the Duke's Mansion had no news of it at all.
That's why Nangong Jing went in first and asked his family to prepare the incense table.
As for what Eunuch Wang said, we can only ask him to wait at the door for a while.
“Imperial edict!!!”
When Butler Qi heard that the imperial edict had arrived, even though he was experienced, he was a little panicked. This was too sudden. How come he hadn't received the news before?
There's also an imperial edict. How come there's an imperial edict? Nothing has happened recently.
"Eunuch Wang is already waiting at the door. Go and get ready quickly. I don't have time to explain."
Time was too urgent, and Nangong Jing had no time to explain. After giving instructions to Butler Qi, he hurried to find Nangong Tao.
Butler Qi also reacted at this time and displayed his aura and ability as the chief butler of the Duke's Mansion.
While sending people to notify Zhong Yumei, Nangong Mu and others, he personally prepared the incense table and asked someone to open the main door.
The main gate of the Duke's residence is very heavy and requires five or six people to open it each time.
Therefore, the gate of the Duke's Mansion is usually closed except at necessary times such as receiving imperial edicts.
Even when the male host, Nangong Tao, travels, he usually goes through the side door.
When Zhong Yumei received the report from her servants that the imperial edict had arrived, she was completely stunned and had no idea what was going on.
But no matter how confused she was, she immediately changed into the court dress representing the Duchess and rushed to the front hall to receive the order.
Nangong Jing also found Nangong Tao in the study.
When Nangong Tao saw Nangong Jing, a hint of surprise flashed across his eyes.
"Why are you back at this time?"
Nangong Tao knew how much Nangong Jing valued Xuanyuan Xingyao.
Ever since Xuanyuan Xingyao was poisoned, Nangong Jing has never left the palace. Even on his days off, he stays in the palace to accompany Xuanyuan Xingyao.
"Father, the imperial edict has arrived. Come with me to receive it first. We can talk about other things later."
When Nangong Tao heard that there was an imperial edict, his expression immediately became solemn.
Without saying a word, he stood up and went back to his room, changing into court clothes as quickly as possible.
When Nangong Tao and Nangong Jing hurried to the front hall, Zhong Yumei, Nangong Mu and others had already arrived.
Seeing that everyone had arrived, Nangong Jing asked the guard who had followed him in to notify Eunuch Wang at the door.
"Jing'er, you should stand behind your brothers."
When Zhong Yumei saw Nangong Jing and Nangong Mu standing next to Nangong Tao, her expression became a little strange and she couldn't help but remind them.
Nangong Tao glanced at Nangong Jing. He didn't think that Nangong Jing would be unaware of the rules and make such a mistake.
The most likely scenario is that Nangong Jing did it on purpose, or that today's imperial edict is related to Nangong Jing.
It has to be said that Nangong Tao knows Nangong Jing very well and can analyze the facts from just one of Nangong Jing's actions.
"Mother, please forgive me. I must stand here today to receive this imperial decree."
Nangong Jing did not stand at the back as Zhong Yumei suggested.
His fists were slightly clenched, and his breathing became a little faster, revealing that Nangong Jing was feeling uneasy at the moment.
Nangong Tao saw all of this and became more certain.
Zhong Yumei was very dissatisfied with Nangong Jing's answer. What did he mean by "he had to stand here"?
But before Zhong Yumei could ask any questions, Eunuch Wang walked in holding the imperial edict.
As soon as Eunuch Wang appeared with the imperial edict, Nangong Tao knelt down with everyone else.
Seeing that everyone was present and everything was ready, Eunuch Wang opened the imperial edict and began to read it without any further ado.
Everyone knew every word on the imperial edict, but why couldn't they understand it when they were put together?
What does it mean that Nangong Jing is quick-witted, was the first to discover the source of the poison, and accompanied Xuanyuan Xingyao in making great contributions? Isn't this what he should do?
What was even more incredible to them was that the emperor promoted Nangong Jing's biological mother to a co-wife just because of Nangong Jing's small contribution.
When did a concubine become so worthless? That was a concubine who could be included in the family tree and recognized by the world.
This concubine is basically chosen when the wife has committed a serious mistake and needs someone to take charge.
Basically, if a concubine comes into the family when the wife is around, it is a great insult to the wife.
Didn’t you see that Zhong Yumei’s face looked very ugly? If she hadn’t been worried about Eunuch Wang still being around, she might have gone crazy.
Nangong Mu looked at Zhong Yumei with concern, fearing that Zhong Yumei would not be able to bear it.
"Your Excellency the Duke, Seventh Young Master, please accept my order and express your gratitude."
After Eunuch Wang read the last word, he folded the imperial edict and said to Nangong Tao and Nangong Jing with a smile on his face.
When Nangong Tao heard the word "Qiao", his mind went blank. He could say he heard the following words, or he could say he didn't.
The whole person seemed to have lost his soul and only a body remained.
He mechanically expressed his gratitude and mechanically accepted the imperial edict.
It was not until Nangong Tao opened the imperial edict and read it carefully again that he finally realized that all this was true.
Qiao Huan'er was really promoted to a co-wife, and she was finally his wife.
Nangong Tao suddenly lowered his head to look at Nangong Jing, only to find that Nangong Jing was also looking at him.
One's eyes were red, and the other's eyes were slightly red. It was obvious that both of them were not at peace at the moment.
"Huan'er, you are a good child. You have done what I failed to do."
Nangong Tao suddenly reached out and picked up Nangong Jing, holding him tightly in his arms.
Nangong Tao seemed to have used up all his strength, and his arms were like iron bars, wrapping Nangong Jing so tightly that it hurt.
But Nangong Jing seemed to feel no pain at all.
Because Nangong Jing was also shocked, not because of the imperial edict, but because of the warmth on his shoulder and neck.
Nangong Tao cried!!!
This was Nangong Jing's first reaction, but how could it be possible?
That’s Nangong Tao, a tough guy who never utters a word even if he’s badly injured.
How could he cry? How could he...
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