In the imperial study, Guo Silang stood respectfully at the place farthest away from the emperor.

Today was the day when the commander of the Jingji Division and his deputy commanders came to report to the emperor. As a deputy captain, he did not know the purpose of their visit. Moreover, he was still very dissatisfied with the emperor because of Prime Minister Guo's departure, so he did not deliberately come forward.

After hearing about the arrangements for next year, the emperor was quite satisfied with Commander Lin. It didn't matter how much he could do; what mattered was how much he could do for the imperial power.

"Zhen Fei said a few days ago that you like to eat mutton. Winter is coming, and the imperial kitchen has made a few mutton soup pots that are quite good. I will give them to you as a reward."

"I thank your majesty."

Looking at the current commander bowing his head in submission, the emperor smiled with a bit of pride.

Then he turned his eyes to Guo Silang and shouted at him.

"Silang, come forward. I want to see if you have made any progress now."

His words did not sound like the music of nature to Guo Silang, so he held his breath and walked forward, then saluted the emperor and said.

"I have seen your majesty."

"We are getting estranged, aren't we? But do you blame me for letting your grandfather leave?"

Upon hearing this, Guo Silang immediately knelt on the ground, his attitude much more respectful than before.

"Grandfather was sick and needed to be taken to a warmer place for treatment. This was what the doctor said. Your Majesty only helped Grandfather move there. For this, the entire Guo family is grateful. Why blame me?"

It doesn't matter whether it's sincere or not, but the emperor needs such an expression, so the expression he looked at Guo Silang was much better than before.

After putting down the teacup at hand, he picked up the memorial that had just been sent by the Gyeonggi-do Office and spoke casually.

"I remember that you have been in the Jingji Division for several years, right?"

"Your Majesty, it's been almost five years."

"Time flies. Pass on my decree to promote Guo Jiashilang as the deputy commander of the Jingji Division, commanding 5,000 soldiers and responsible for all matters related to the South City Gate."

When Guo Silang heard the decree of promotion, before he could even react, Commander Lin forced him to kneel down and express his gratitude.

What is this? A slap in the face followed by a sweet treat?

The careers of more than a dozen people in the Guo family were exchanged for such a position of deputy commander?

Guo Silang sneered in his heart, but he still had to pretend to be grateful and thank the emperor for his grace.

"My grandfather went to Jinling City, and my uncles followed him to serve him. Although I was reluctant to let him go, I had to fulfill their wish for the sake of family affection. Since my grandfather left you alone in Sui'an City, I believe he also wanted me to use you. So Silang, work hard, maybe in the future you will be able to stand shoulder to shoulder with Shaoyu!"

"I obey your order."

As soon as Guo Silang went to the palace, his position was promoted. Anyone could see that this was to appease the Guo family far away in Jinling City and other old ministers who had strong opinions. Therefore, Guo Silang did not feel very happy about this promotion.

So, after returning to the Guo family, I felt a little depressed.

Just then, he met Xue Niang who had just returned from the General's Mansion, and asked while drinking.

"where have you been?"

"Sixth sister-in-law has something going on, so she asked me to come over and give her some advice. What's wrong with my husband? Why are you drinking cold wine in broad daylight? How about I ask them to warm it up for you?"

As he said this, he was about to take the wine from Guo Silang's hand, but unfortunately he was stopped by him.

"Drinking cold wine on a cold day can help me remember why I got this position today."

"What's the meaning?"

"Your Majesty has promoted me to deputy commander. There are so many people waiting to congratulate me, but I don't feel happy at all."

Xue Niang was a little surprised, and then said something.

"Sixth Brother is indeed very good at predicting things. Before he left, he guessed that my husband might get a promotion, so he specifically asked Sixth Sister-in-law to tell me to tell you that it is most important to keep calm and do your job well."

After hearing this, Guo Silang looked up and looked at Xue Niang with some surprise in his eyes.

Xue Niang felt sorry for her husband, so she walked up to him, moved the cold wine away, and then said.

"Now our family stays in Sui'an City. We have a mission. No matter what, we have to protect the future for the children. I know your husband is not happy with this position, but it is something many people look forward to. I believe that if your grandparents were here, they would let you do your job well."

Her words made Guo Silang feel much more comforted.

So he let go of the wine glass, pulled Xue Niang into his arms, and said with a sigh.

"If possible, I would rather be the one to accompany my grandfather to the south. Staying in Sui'an City is really depressing."

"Didn't Grandfather say that he would keep you here to temper your temper? Otherwise, how can we support the family?"

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

Guo Silang had nothing to say, he just hugged Xueniang tightly. The couple was rarely intimate, but it was a pity that someone outside was restless.

After a long while, Guo Silang finally spoke.

"By the way, I remember that when Sixth Brother left, he left someone to deliver a message to Sixth Sister-in-law, right?"

"What's wrong?"

"I have something to say to Sixth Brother, but this news must not fall into the hands of others."

Xue Niang didn't know much about Liu Xun's situation, but she thought that anyone who could keep Sixth Brother must be trustworthy, so she didn't doubt it.

"Are you in a hurry? You just got promoted today and you're going to the general's mansion. I'm afraid it will attract a lot of attention. How about waiting until Uncle Du's birthday in two days?"

"Well, I'll listen to you."

Xue Niang smiled, then took Guo Silang's hand and said.

"Now that things have come to this, all we can do is live a comfortable life. Otherwise, if Grandfather and his family are worried in Jinling City, wouldn't that be our fault?"

How could Guo Silang not know this, but he was holding his breath in his heart.

"Xing Zhao is very busy right now, otherwise we could ask him to come to our house and have a meal, or drink a few glasses of wine to calm down."

"There are more than a dozen people who want to invite Cousin Xing for a drink. Let's not join in the fun. Let's wait until the people from the Xing family's main branch move to Sui'an City and settle down, then we can talk about it."

The Xing family is aiming for the position of Prime Minister Guo.

Although the common people outside were unaware of it, the news had already spread in the court, so Imperial Concubine Xing and the Seventh Prince were also rising in status in the harem. However, it was not known whether the Xing family could handle such a blessing.

They were thinking about the Xing family here, and the people of the Xing family also cared a lot about the Guo family.

Jinling City, Guo Mansion.

Mrs. Xing and several other ladies from the Gu family came to visit the two elders and brought a lot of things.

"Grandfather Guo, please don't be polite to us when you come to Jinling City. If you have anything to say, send someone to greet us. If nothing else, you should prepare two more tables for the dinner. We are all here to join in the fun!"