Chapter 458 The Imperial Edict Arrives at the Xin Family
"Don't make me nag. I had a reason to postpone having children before returning to Huaijiang, but now there is no reason. The eldest wife gave birth to three children. With the character of the prince, I'm sure he won't stop while in office. When he returns, he will bring back two or three more. If you stand a few children in a row, it will be enough to hurt your eyes."
At noon, I was having lunch at Xin's house. Before I even picked up my chopsticks, Aunt Wang was nagging at me, "You're getting married on the same day. Those people outside who don't know the truth will definitely compare you with the eldest young master's wife. They'll say unpleasant things to you later."
"It's rare that the Second Young Master is such a good person. He listens to you in everything and doesn't take concubines or mess around. Although he doesn't say it, he must want a child in his heart. How about letting Doctor Qin help you with the treatment?"
"Aunt, I know what's going on. There's no rush for this. Don't worry."
She sighed quietly in her heart. Even though she said that it didn't matter, she still hoped to have a child as soon as possible. Especially when she saw how cute Nu'er was, it reminded her of her child in her previous life. If only he could continue to be reborn in her belly in this life, she would definitely protect him with all her might and would never let what happened in her previous life happen again.
"I'm already trying, don't rush me. If you rush me, I'll be nervous and it will be harder to get pregnant. It will come when it's time."
Aunt Wang said nothing more and just silently served her a bowl of chicken soup.
At this time, the Xin family in Huaijiang had just finished lunch. Xin Kuan and his son did not get much rest when they were raising funds for charity some time ago. Later, several merchants came, and coupled with business matters, they have been busy until now. It was not easy to have two days of relaxation.
"Boss Yao is back from Beijing. He stayed in Beijing for a few months this time. I'm afraid he got a lot of benefits."
Xin Huan held up the teacup and said, "This year, the Yao family's shipment volume is larger than in previous years. I heard that they also sent people to the southwest. I guess it's also for sugar. Fortunately, we got there early."
Xin Kuan had known about this news for a long time. The Xin family had hooked up with the Xu family in Beijing because of the sugar issue. How could the Yao family not be tempted? "Your brothers have been good at collecting donations before. I will go there tonight and give them more responsibility. Apart from anything else, these deals cannot go wrong. It is too tiring for us father and son to rely on them alone."
As soon as he finished speaking, the butler ran in quickly, holding his robe in his hand. "Master, someone from the government office has sent a message saying that the officials from the government office have left and are coming to our house. Please set up the incense table to receive the imperial edict."
"Imperial edict?"
Xin Kuan's voice was a little vague. Before he could continue asking, another servant ran in with a letter in his hand, "Master, a letter from my aunt."
"Bring it here quickly."
He could not wait to open the envelope and read the letter at a glance, his whole body trembling with excitement. "Quick, bring out the incense table used for New Year's worship and place it in the main courtyard, set up the offerings, and put out the red carpet used for New Year's worship to welcome the imperial edict."
"Madam, great joy, this is great joy."
He took two steps forward and firmly grasped Xin Huan's shoulders, "Good job, kid."
Xin Huan was confused, "What's wrong?"
“Hahaha~~~”
Xin Kuan laughed, "The child you picked up earlier, Liu Sheng, is the princess's son. You have done a great deed."
"We'll talk about this in detail later. Now follow Dad to the front yard to make arrangements."
He turned to Madam Xin and said, "Madam, you are now a royal consort. Get ready quickly."
After giving the letter to Mrs. Xin, he took Xin Huan and quickly went to the front yard to make arrangements. He also sent someone to call everyone from the clan immediately. This was a big event for the entire Xin family, and everyone should be present.
Madam Xin hadn't come to her senses yet. She took the letter and tried to read it, but her hands were shaking so much that she couldn't read a single word. Zhou Yutan came forward and read the contents of the letter softly, happily pulling her wrist, "Mother, my sister has met the emperor. The emperor has combined the two merits for your family's contribution to fundraising and for your husband's finding Princess Yong'an's child, and has rewarded your father as a fifth-rank official. You are also a fifth-rank Anren. Your parents are very happy."
Mrs. Xin burst into tears, she was so happy that she cried. Zhou Yutan smiled with red eyes, "Mother, now is not the time to be happy. We need to get ready quickly. Once the incense table is set and the clan members arrive, we will listen to the imperial edict together. We should have a banquet in the evening. There are many things to do."
"Yes, you're right, get busy."
Madam Xin wiped her tears, urged Zhou Yutan to change her clothes, and asked her to send someone to Zhou's house, "Please ask your parents to come and join in the fun. There are many adults coming today, and your father-in-law may be too busy to handle it. I'll have to trouble your father to help with the entertainment."
"yes."
Helping with the socializing was also an opportunity for the Zhou family to make friends with those adults. Zhou Yutan understood it all and hurried to make arrangements.
When the members of the clan heard the news, they were so happy that they changed their clothes and combed their hair. Some were so excited that they forgot to tie their belts or ran out with one shoe missing. Several elders sent people to take a carriage with money and rushed to Xin's house. At this time, their waists didn't hurt anymore, and their legs didn't feel sore anymore. They were as energetic as young men in their early twenties.
The Xin family was busy as always, and the servants were extremely excited. The officials who delivered the imperial edict and a group of adults rode in sedan chairs, beating gongs and drums all the way to the Xin family. When they heard the gongs and drums, Xin Kuan and his family came to the door to greet them, and the people who came to watch the fun surrounded them in layers.
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When everything was ready, the Xin family members knelt on the ground with a shout of "kneel". The content of the imperial edict was parallel and the words were complicated. No more than three people in the Xin family who were kneeling on the ground could understand it, and one of them was Zhou Yutan. But they still understood the key information that Xin Kuan was specially appointed as a fifth-rank Yuanwailang and his wife Madam Xin was appointed as a fifth-rank Anren. Several elders almost fainted on the spot with joy. After they kowtowed to express their gratitude and stood up, congratulations filled the Xin house.
Xin Kuan felt mixed emotions and tears in his eyes after receiving the imperial edict. Looking at the happy Xin family members, he felt satisfied and happy, but he felt the burden on his shoulders was even heavier.
The people present were unaware of the inside story and all thought that the Xin family's current success was all thanks to Tang Gang, the relative-in-law, and that it was also the Xin family's luck that they could just pick up the princess's son at random, and there was a lot of envy in their words.
Xin Kuan did not refute, for he knew in his heart that this was won by his daughter and son-in-law. Although he did not know how Tang Gang had snatched it away, he was grateful to the old marquis for his care in the past. He expressed his gratitude to the marquisate and Tang Gang in various ways, as if the Xin family and the marquisate were one.
There were bursts of firecrackers outside the mansion. The housekeeper and his men scattered some copper coins and gave snacks to the children who came to ask for candy. The atmosphere was full of joy.
Xin An was unaware of the excitement at the Xin family. At this moment, she led people to carry the wine jar to the Zhang family. General Zhang tasted it himself and nodded with a smile, "It is really good wine, mellow and strong. You have a lot of good things in your hands."
Xin An smiled proudly, "This is our fine wine from Huaijiang. I ordered it when I went back. It just arrived today. I know you like it, so I sent it to you first."
Zhang Yanrui looked at the wine bowl eagerly and raised his head, "I want to drink."
(End of this chapter)
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