Chapter 148: Imperial Decree

No wonder she was so concerned about the child in her belly, because the Gu family no longer had any male heirs. Although Shang Ji's surname was Shang, he was raised in the Gu family since he was a child.

If she could successfully give birth to a boy, I'm afraid that according to the Queen's wishes, it is very likely that the child would be given the surname Gu to support the Gu family.

Du Jingyi actually doesn't have much obsession with his child's surname. Whether it's Shang or Gu, he's still his own child.

I’m just afraid that if outsiders find out, it will surely cause a lot of trouble.

The first ones who are unwilling to agree are probably those who want to inherit the Gu family, such as her cousin.

So he stroked his palm on the still flat belly and sighed silently in his heart.

This child, before he became known to the public, had already begun to survive among swords and spears.

Who made him the descendant of the Shang and Gu families?

The carriage continued along the way and soon arrived at the general's mansion.

Du Jingyi had wanted to burn down Dongyuan for a long time, so he started preparing in late autumn.

The fire-retardant paint was just an excuse, because she knew that the winter charcoal and firewood purchased by the Duke's Mansion were piled in a side room near the East Garden.

As long as we make some adjustments inside, the fire will definitely burn the whole place upside down.

And before that, she had already moved almost everything that needed to be moved in East Garden.

Therefore, everyone left prepared.

There is no attachment at all.

The General's Mansion was where they were going to live next. After the carriage stopped, they saw Butler He and Nanny Dou coming out with people to greet them.

"Young Madam, please come back home."

Just one sentence made Mrs. Xing smile from ear to ear.

Looking at this imperially bestowed general's mansion, it seemed as if I had returned to the time when I still lived in my great uncle's house.

Eldest sister-in-law Liu and eighth sister Xuenniang also got off the carriage.

He walked up to Mrs. Xing and said this.

"Didn't Aunt say before that she would move in to celebrate Laba Festival with us? Now she is coming a few days earlier, but cousin Zhao is going to take Ping'er south to pick up grandmother and several aunts to reunite. Otherwise, how about you move in first and live with us?"

What sister-in-law Liu said hit exactly what Mrs. Xing was thinking.

She said with a loud laugh.

"I have packed my luggage, just waiting for you to say this!"

As soon as she spoke, the others started laughing too.

The snow fell heavily, and the ground was spotlessly white.

Three days later, before Madam Wei could take any action, an imperial decree came from the palace.

The emperor remembered Shang Ji's merits, so he conferred the title of first-rank imperial lady on his wife Du Jingyi. His sister-in-law Liu was conferred the title of second-rank imperial lady because of her merits in taking care of the family and because she was the wife of a young master before.

He received such a great favor just after moving into the new house. Everyone outside knew that the general's mansion was in great prosperity.

At this time, if you rush to cause trouble, you will be going against the nobles in the palace.

In the front hall of the general's mansion, Shang Ji and everyone else knelt down to receive the order.

"Long live the emperor."

The one who came to deliver the imperial edict was the eunuch Liu from before. After reading the imperial edict, he respectfully handed it to Du Jingyi and sister-in-law Liu.

"Congratulations ma'am, congratulations ma'am."

Du Jingyi had heard the Queen Mother mention this before, so he had an idea of ​​what was going on and was not very surprised.

After receiving the imperial edict, he replied with a smile.

"Thank you, Your Majesty. Dragon's grace is great."

Eunuch Liu looked at the general's wife in front of him. She seemed to be more energetic than the last time she announced the decree. It seems that the saying that red energy nourishes people is true.

On the other side, the eldest sister-in-law Liu was filled with excitement and tears as she looked at the imperial edict in her hand, as if all her past grievances had turned into wind and rain and were completely let go.

"Sister-in-law, thank you first."

After being reminded by Shang Ji, sister-in-law Liu finally reacted.

He immediately expressed his gratitude to Eunuch Liu.

"I thank the Lord for his grace, and also thank the Queen."

She knew it clearly in her mind that if Madam Xing had not taken them to the palace a few days ago, she would not have been able to obtain the status of a noble lady.

After all, Du Jingyi was able to receive the imperial edict thanks to the merits of her husband Shang Ji.

What about her?

Even though she was once the wife of a young master, her husband has never been able to show up in front of His Majesty, so the Empress must have mediated in order for her to have this status.

For this, she was extremely grateful.

Then, he looked at Madam Xing and Du Jingyi with gratitude in his eyes.

If the two of them hadn't tried their best to let me go into the palace with them, I'm afraid this good thing wouldn't have happened so quickly.

With this identity, when she appears at the birthday banquet of Duke Ruguo, she will no longer be a transparent person.

There is no mistake in the poem, post, content, and read the book on 6, 9, and bar!

She didn't care much about anything else. Ping'er was neither old nor young. If she remained the same as before, she would probably not be able to find a good marriage.

Now, no matter what, she has this title.

It will also be able to provide more help to my son's marriage in the future.

Thinking of these, it seems like I have a goal.

After the decree was announced, Eunuch Liu was about to go back, and he began to speak.

"It's getting late. I have to hurry back to the palace to report. I won't stay any longer. I'll invite you to drink some other day to congratulate you on your new home."

Eunuch Liu spoke politely, and so did Shang Ji.

"Eunuch Liu is too polite. I should be the one to invite you here. We have just moved in and there are still many things to prepare. I hope you will do me the honor of hosting the housewarming banquet."

"Sure, sure."

"I'll take Eunuch Liu out, please."

"please."

"Eunuch Liu, take care."

Everyone in the room saluted Eunuch Liu. After all, he represented the emperor, so everyone respected him.

After I walked out of the door, I saw Madam Dou and Madam Cai walking towards me excitedly.

"Congratulations to the eldest young lady, congratulations to the young lady, our family has suddenly added two royal ladies, this is a great joyous event."

Mother Cai spoke quickly.

Nanny Dou next to her did not forget to mention one more thing.

"It should be a triple blessing. Don't forget, our young mistress is pregnant now. In a few days, we will have a new baby in our house."

Now everyone in the mansion is their people, so there is no need to hide the news.

No matter how long Madam Wei's arms are, she cannot reach into the general's mansion.

Everyone smiled at each other, and Xue Niang sighed.

"It would have been better if this decree had come yesterday, so that Cousin Zhao and Ping'er could have been happy before they left."

Upon hearing this, the sister-in-law also smiled and replied.

"Yes, I can also tell my grandmother the news and make her happy."

She was not as cautious in her words as before, so she would occasionally let Xue Niang make a few witty remarks.

Mrs. Xing was happy that Xuenniang could relax a little when she saw this. Otherwise, if she had said the same thing before, she would have been scolded by her again.

"Isn't that easy? Just have someone deliver a letter to them. They've only been out for a day, so they can't have gone far."

"That's a good idea."

(End of this chapter)