Chapter 542 Congratulations to the Du Family

There was nothing wrong with what Mr. Du said, but the official positions that could be bought and sold were of insignificant value, and in terms of rank, they were not as good as his situation in Pingzhou City, so He Shilin might not agree.

Du Jingyi didn't think this would work, but Xing Zhao, who was standing next to him, heard it and took it to heart.

"Don't rush into this matter. Let's see what my brother-in-law wants. If he doesn't want to come to Sui'an City, and your arrangement makes him uncomfortable, then wouldn't it be in vain?"

"That being said, we have good intentions, and this is mainly for the children."

"I know you have good intentions, but please don't do anything bad. If there is a chance, it would be best to transfer to Sui'an City through a normal career path. But if it comes to buying an official position, I think it's better to give up this idea!"

Mr. Du and Mrs. Du sighed and could only look at the children who were playing happily nearby without saying anything else.

After leaving the Du family, Du Jingyi also looked like he was worried.

Ajie's children were also her nephews and nieces, so how could she not make plans for them? It was just that her parents' method was not very good, so she did not agree with it.

Even if Xia Meng noticed her silence, she couldn't help much. After entering the general's mansion, the children had to go back to rest, so Xing Zhao stopped Du Jingyi.

"What's wrong? Cousin Zhao, do you have something to tell me?"

"My cousin told me when he left that I should bring up any issues at home. That's why my cousin's wife was in a bad mood today after she came back from her parents' home. Is she upset about Brother-in-law He's affairs?"

"You have a sharp eye."

Xing Zhao smiled, and then waited for Du Jingyi to speak. Du Jingyi did not hide it from him, and told him that his parents intended to buy an official position for his brother-in-law He Shilin.

"Of course I don't agree, but my Du family in Sui'an City can't do anything to help my brother-in-law, and the general is far away in Wangzhou. The Guo family has just recovered. I can't bother them with these things, so I have to think of another way."

After hearing what Du Jingyi said, Xing Zhao smiled, looking confident.

"What's my problem? My cousin is not in Sui'an City, but I am still here. I will take care of He's husband. I will make sure that he can be transferred from Pingzhou smoothly without using the relationship of the Xing family."

"Really? Can you do it?"

"Cousin, you are looking down on me. Do you think I have been eating and drinking for free in Sui'an City these years? It would be a bit obvious if we just go to Sui'an City. How about going to Xuanzhou? It's only half a day's journey from Sui'an City."

Xuanzhou is the closest place to Sui'an City, and it is also very close to the place where the Hu Ben Army once trained. If one rides faster, one can get to Sui'an City from Xuanzhou in three or four hours. So if this matter can really be accomplished, Du Jingyi will of course thank Xing Zhao.

Therefore, Du Jingyi's eyes brightened up a lot, and then he spoke to Xing Zhao.

"Then I'll trouble you, cousin. Don't worry, if you need help, all the expenses will be paid from my personal account. I won't make things difficult for you."

Xing Zhao nodded, because even if he refused, his cousin's wife would still be worried about it, so why bother? With Xing Zhao's words just now, Du Jingyi can sleep well tonight.

But she did not go too far. After all, the matter had not been settled yet. It would be her fault if she made her family happy for nothing. So she gave Xing Zhao instructions and pretended that the matter had never happened.

Two days later, everyone in the Du family was celebrating Mr. Du's birthday.

They were not a noble family, so the scale of the banquet was naturally not as exaggerated as the one hosted by Lord Li, but all the relatives and friends who were supposed to come were present, and the scene was quite lively.

The General's Mansion, the Duke's Mansion, the Guo Family, the Li Family, and the Earl's Mansion were all invited. As for the Xing Family, Du Jingyi sent someone to deliver the invitation, but the result was as expected. No one from the Xing Family came, but they sent someone to deliver a gift, which fulfilled the invitation.

The Han family is now the royal merchant, so they have dealings with these noble families, and therefore they are not too afraid of the situation. However, those other merchant families are a little uncomfortable with it.

"If it weren't for Brother Du inviting us here, we wouldn't be able to see such a person. It must be Brother Du's reputation!"

"That's right, your daughter is married to a good man. Look at the people she associates with, they are all unattainable people. It's really all thanks to you."

What he said was naturally sincere, but the expression of He Shilin standing beside him was not so good. His face turned a little pale, his eyes were downcast, and his shoulders drooped a lot.

Mr. Du was such a shrewd man that he spoke immediately.

"Of course my little daughter married well, but that's because she and my second uncle have a harmonious relationship and their family is stable, so she married well. My eldest daughter also married well. She is loved by her parents-in-law, cared by her husband, and her children are filial."

His words gave He Shilin some face and protection. After others realized what was going on, they also echoed him, but it was unknown how much of their words were sincere and how much were false.

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

Although He Qianyun is young, he is good at reading people's faces. He and the four brothers Tai Ge'er followed behind Master Du and talked and socialized with the guests.

It has to be said that the more occasions like this, the more it reflects the calmness and ease of the Tai brothers. Although He Qianyun didn't want to appear too restrained, he had only stayed in Sui'an City for three or four months at most.

Meeting these elders, all of whom are familiar faces, I am not shy, but I cannot act as carefree and funny as Tai Ge'er and the others.

He Shilin saw it and felt very distressed, but he was not the protagonist today, so he had to smile even if he had to force himself.

Du Jingxiang was better than him. After all, those who came today were people he had met before, and with Madam Du and Du Jingyi there, those ladies were all laughing so hard that they were rolling on the floor. Although she was not the main character, she still made people feel comfortable by saying a few words from time to time.

With the help of sister-in-law Liu and Xue Niang, the atmosphere was very good.

"Mrs. Du is so lucky to have two such caring daughters, a son-in-law who respects you, and grandchildren who are lively and cute. We are really envious of you."

"That's not right, Countess. If you want to say that having a daughter is a blessing, everyone in the world knows that the Earl's Mansion has a queen. I can't compare with you."

No one from the Xing family came today, so naturally those who came were from the Yan family of the Earl's Mansion.

With the Minister's wife, Mrs. Li, and Madam Li speaking together, the Countess smiled sincerely, but whether it was really as she wished was their business.

(End of this chapter)