Chapter 431 The credit belongs to the Xin family
Xin An had heard the words "Imperial Study" many times, but this was her first time here. After entering, she didn't dare to say much. She just kowtowed respectfully to greet the emperor. The emperor ignored her and his eyes were all on Liu Sheng.
Liu Sheng followed suit and knelt down and kowtowed, then tilted his head back and asked carefully, "Are you my grandfather?"
The emperor was a little excited and asked him to come forward, "Are you Yan Rui?"
"I'm Zhang Yanrui, are you my grandfather?"
"Yes, I am your grandfather, my good boy. You are already this big now."
This is his grandson. He knew him as soon as he saw his features. They were like his Yong'an, and his face shape was very much like Zhang Sanlang, there was no doubt about it.
The emperor is also a human being and a father. What's more, Princess Yong'an is his eldest daughter. He is being unfair to Yong'an by marrying her into the Zhang family for him.
Xin An couldn't help but remind him that there was a jade pendant on Liu Sheng, no, Zhang Yanrui's neck, which might also prove his identity.
Zhang Yanrui automatically took out his jade pendant. The only thing about the jade pendant was the texture. If there was anything special about it, it was that it was ugly. In Xin Huan's words, he had never seen such ugly jade. The carving was surprisingly ugly. Whose jade pendant had maggots carved on it?
The emperor looked at it carefully, raised his lips, and asked Zhang Yanrui, "Do you know where this jade came from?"
"My mother said it was carved by my grandfather for her. The fat one on top is a little dragon."
Zhang Yanrui's words were so simple. Xin An lowered his head silently, glad that he was not talking nonsense.
That maggot turned out to be a little dragon???
The emperor laughed and said that Princess Yong'an had pestered him to carve it when she was a child. He had no idea how to do it, so when he became interested he hired a craftsman to teach him. The carving was ugly, but Yong'an regarded it as a treasure.
"That's what mother said. You really are my grandfather."
Zhang Yanrui threw himself into the emperor's arms, "Woo woo woo~~~"
The emperor felt sad and his eyes turned red. Tang Mo and Xin An looked at each other silently, feeling a little awkward. They could only continue to stand there with their eyes lowered and silent.
After both the grandfather and grandson had released their emotions, the emperor looked at Xin An and said, "Tell me how you found Yan Rui and how you knew his identity."
“It’s important to pay attention to every detail.”
Xin An told the emperor everything, emphasizing that "my father and brother are both kind people. They would not stand idly by when encountering trouble on the road. It was just a coincidence that they found the young master."
"Although I also think this young master looks unusual, unfortunately there are too many things to do and I don't have time to investigate in detail. I have seen that the young master's manners are similar to those in the palace, and Aunt Cuiping beside him also said that the young master looks very familiar."
How to be confused, how to doubt, how to confirm the identity, Xin An explained each and every detail without any flaws. Knowing that his beloved grandson did not suffer much and that the so-called odd jobs in the Xin family were just tasting dishes in the kitchen, the emperor's expression relaxed a lot.
Looking at his darling grandson, who was white, plump, and tender, the emperor was even more satisfied.
"Your father and brother found Yan Rui for me. You also have a pair of discerning eyes. You brought Yan Rui back to the capital and sent him to me. What do you want?"
Xin An immediately knelt down and kowtowed, saying that his father and brother did not know the child's identity when they picked him up, so naturally they had not thought of rewarding him. "The little prince can return safely to the emperor, and the princess will be able to calm down after knowing this. This is enough."
"The Xin family wants a reward."
The Xin family had no sons in the court, so the emperor decided to give Xin Kuan an honor and "draft an imperial edict."
As soon as the emperor opened his mouth, Xin Kuan became a fifth-rank official of Huaijiang. Although most wealthy businessmen could donate their money to this position as long as they gave enough silver, Xin Kuan's position was bestowed by the emperor himself and he had certain rights. From now on, he would no longer have to rely on the influence of the marquis's mansion to enjoy the treatment of not having to kneel when meeting an official.
Xin An's mother also became a fifth-rank Anren. There were only a few ladies with imperial decrees in Huaijiang, and they could be counted on one hand. Zhang Yanrui was picked up by Xin Huan, so it could be said that he, as a son, had picked up an imperial decree for his old mother.
The emperor rewarded Xin An with a bunch of things and a plaque. Xin An kowtowed to express her gratitude. The child was picked up by her mother's family and she also sent the child to the palace. The credit should belong to the Xin family. The goal was achieved and Tang Gang could not get any advantage. She was very satisfied at the moment.
"I have already given you a reward from your parents, what do you want?"
The emperor was in a very happy mood and liked Xin An very much. As an emperor, he always liked to employ people with good luck. In his eyes, the Xin family had good luck.
Xin An kowtowed again, "The emperor's grace is great. My father and mother have been honored in every way. I don't know how to be happy when the news reaches Huaijiang, let alone how to repay the emperor's grace. I dare not take credit for this matter. I want an imperial decree, but I hope that this imperial decree is earned by my husband."
The emperor laughed and said, "My dear Mo, you are brave and resourceful. I believe that in time I will be able to fulfill your wish."
He looked at Tang Mo, "Lord Mo, you have to be more diligent. Don't let your wife down."
The emperor was very smart and naturally saw that Xin An was paving the way for Tang Mo. If she wanted to be granted an imperial decree, then Tang Mo had to make meritorious deeds. As the emperor, he would naturally give Tang Mo the opportunity to make meritorious deeds.
What a smart woman, she is scheming but not offensive.
"Get up."
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Xin An stood up. She couldn't stay in a place like the imperial study for too long. Besides, Zhang Yanrui had said that he would come to complain, so it was not appropriate for him and Tang Mo to be here.
The couple both took their leave. After leaving the palace, Tang Mo was going to accompany Xin An back home, but Xin An asked him to go to the Zhang family in person and tell General Zhang the news.
"Then I'll be back soon."
At this moment, Tang Mo felt that he had endless energy.
At the Marquis' Mansion, Xin An returned to Qiushi Courtyard and collapsed directly on the beauty couch. She was already tired, and after going to the palace, she was even more exhausted.
"Prepare hot water for washing."
The thought of having to take a shower and wash my hair makes me even more tired. Unfortunately, if I don’t wash it, it will stink.
Tao Yiran from Chunhua Court next door was lying there contentedly. She had long since given up wanting to have the baby in her belly. After giving birth, she just felt relieved all over. Now she had completely established her foothold in the Marquis' Mansion.
"Mother is back, and it's time for the families to come and visit."
There was no one in charge of the Marquis's Mansion, and few people came to visit her after she gave birth.
Aunt Liu said, "The Marquis is ill and fell asleep when he returned home. Madam is so busy inside and outside the house that I'm afraid she won't have time to take care of the young master's affairs."
"How busy can it be?"
Tao Yiran didn't care. "Don't we have help from the neighbor next door? I think the neighbor likes to take care of these things. The birth of the great-grandson of the Marquis's mansion should be celebrated with great fanfare, right?"
Aunt Liu thought that the Marquis's Mansion would not hold a grand celebration. What was the situation in the city now? What was the situation of those former noble families? Didn't you see that there were fewer banquets in the capital now? Many sons and daughters were still in prison, many families had emptied their family assets to pay off debts, and many families had their property confiscated. At this time, people were in panic, so how could the Marquis's Mansion hold a high-profile full moon banquet?
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