Besides, several years have passed, and even if someone remembers, it doesn't necessarily mean they're still in office.
Seeing Gu Zijian shake his head, Sun Jian comforted him, "It's alright, Zijian. It's normal that you don't remember. After all, your father used to command the troops, so you didn't have much contact with these people. Your husband can understand."
"Oh dear, why are you asking Sister Zijian? Didn't you already say that an imperial edict will arrive soon, and you'll be promoted to Deputy Commander of the Tiger Legion? The eunuch delivering the edict will definitely bring the army's roster!" Zhou Wan'er shrugged.
"yes!"
Reminded by Zhou Wan'er, Sun Jian slapped his thigh.
Damn it...
What's wrong with me lately? Why am I not as smart as Zhou Wan'er?
Although Sun Jian thought this in his heart, he did not say it aloud.
He chuckled and gently pinched Zhou Wan'er's soft cheek, "My Wan'er is still the smartest."
"Hey, don't pinch me like that."
Zhou Wan'er blushed and pushed Sun Jian's hand away in a coquettish manner.
This scene made Chu Qingcheng and Gu Zijian cover their mouths and chuckle. They had both witnessed the changes in Zhou Wan'er from Sunjiazhuang to now.
In the past, Zhou Wan'er would normally have retorted with "Who's your family?", but today she was like a docile kitten.
Knock knock knock!
Just as Sun Jian was about to continue interacting with the three women, there was a knock on the door of the study.
"Sir...sir, are you in your study?"
Although the study door was open, it was impossible to see inside from the outside because of two screen walls in between.
It's Tie Dan!
Sun Jian immediately recognized the voice as that of the villager Tie Dan.
Because Tie Dan injured his arm during the last attack by the black-robed assassins, Lao Jiang had been assigning him to guard the gate of the Sun residence.
"Hey there, Tiedan. Do you have guests?"
Sun Jian responded to Tie Dan's words at the door as he walked out.
As soon as I reached the door, I saw that Tie Dan was covered in sweat and was panting heavily.
"Yes, a whole bunch of eunuchs have come, each carrying something and armor. They said they're here to deliver an imperial edict to you, and they're standing in the front yard right now."
"Oh, it seems the imperial edict has arrived."
Sun Jian nodded, then smiled at Tie Dan and said, "Tie Dan, your injury hasn't fully healed yet. Next time you need to send a message, you don't need to rush so much."
Tie Dan scratched the back of his head and grinned sheepishly, "Hehe, my injury is almost healed. I've been watching all the brothers busy in the workshop all day long, and I can't do anything. I'm getting anxious. Since I can guard the gate for you, I'll definitely do this job well!"
Sun Jian patted Tie Dan on the shoulder, then turned to the three women in the study and said, "Qingcheng, Zijian, Wan'er, I'll go to the front courtyard to receive the imperial decree."
"All right……"
Chu Qingcheng responded, then turned and whispered to Gu Zijian, "Sister Zijian, I remember that everyone in the manor should be present to receive the imperial decree..."
"Yes, my husband is always different from others. Hehe, it's better if he doesn't go, it saves us trouble."
The three women were discussing quietly in the study, while Sun Jian had already followed Tie Dan to the front yard.
The eunuch who delivered the imperial decree was the same old eunuch from the Directorate of Ceremonial who had come to deliver the official robes last time.
However, this time the scale is much larger than the last time.
Behind the old eunuch stood dozens of junior eunuchs, each carrying a purple wooden tray.
Everything imaginable was there, from helmets and armor, boots, belts, swords, official seals, tokens, and appointment documents.
"This old servant greets Lord Sun."
The old eunuch smiled apologetically and first bowed respectfully to Sun Jian.
Sun Jian returned the greeting with his hands clasped together, saying, "Eunuch Su, it's only been a day since I last saw you, but you look even better."
"Hehe, thanks to your good fortune, sir, this old servant was just here yesterday, and I never expected to be here again today."
The old eunuch also smiled and exchanged pleasantries.
Although he was very respectful and attentive during his last visit, it was not hard to see that this time he showed even more awe and envy towards Sun Jian in his words.
He had been working in the Directorate of Ceremonial for several years, but this was the first time he had ever seen a newly appointed official promoted so quickly.
It's only been a few days!
Sun Jian already holds two positions, and either of these positions alone would be the envy of many!
The position of tutor to the crown prince was already awe-inspiring to many officials of the fourth or fifth rank, and now there is an additional title of deputy commander of the Tiger Guard.
Most importantly, Sun Jian is still so young!
If nothing unexpected happens, this will be another huge figure who will make great strides in the future.
“Lord Sun is truly blessed to be so highly regarded by His Majesty. His future is limitless. Even Lin Xuanfu, the powerful minister who holds one of the Three Dukes in our Great Gan Dynasty, has never received such favor from you.”
The old eunuch sighed, "It's an honor for this old servant to be able to do errands for Lord Sun."
"Not at all, Eunuch Su, you're too kind."
Sun Jian smiled wryly. He had to admit that this old eunuch was good at flattery, and most importantly, he found it quite pleasing.
After speaking, Sun Jian took out a ten-tael silver note from his pocket, hid it on his wrist, and took a few steps forward. "Eunuch Su, may I say something further?"
"Lord Sun, please."
Eunuch Su naturally gave Sun Jian face and quickly stepped aside. However, he had only taken a few steps when Sun Jian stuffed a silver note with ten taels printed on it into his hand.
Eunuch Su immediately understood. He first looked around in a panic and found that all the eunuchs he had brought were holding wooden boards and bowing their heads. Only then did he pretend to refuse.
"Lord Sun, this is unreasonable, it is unreasonable!"
Sun Jian smiled apologetically and pushed the silver notes that Eunuch Su had offered back, saying in a low voice, "Oh, how is it unreasonable? Eunuch Su is an elder, and I am a junior. Besides, Eunuch Su has run around for me time and time again, doing his best to serve me. It is only right to show him some respect."
"This...this is too much trouble."
While making excuses, Eunuch Su secretly glanced at the amount on the banknote and even used his little finger to touch the embossed print on the banknote to check its authenticity.
His actions naturally did not escape Sun Jian's notice.
Sun Jian thought to himself that the old fox was cunning, and then continued, "Oh, Eunuch Su, this is just a small token of my respect. I'll be troubling you a lot in the future, so please accept it."
In fact, ten taels of silver is not a small amount in Da Gan. If this purchasing power were placed before Sun Jian's transmigration, it would definitely be equivalent to about ten thousand yuan.
Because a fine warhorse costs only about 10 taels of silver.
This is quite different from the history before Sun Jian traveled through time. Before his time travel, he watched those period dramas where characters and events involved hundreds of thousands or millions of taels of silver, which Sun Jian found incomprehensible. But that is indeed the reality.
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