Chapter 1153: Foresight

Shi Qing did not get enough rest yesterday and was still feeling a little uncomfortable. He sat on the chair, looking at his distraught father, staring at his wife with a dull look, and closed his eyes. He did not expect that the father-in-law who announced the decree would tell him about what happened in the court.

Originally he wanted to keep it a secret from his wife for a few days until he could think it over, but now his wife knows everything.

Shi Qing opened his eyes. He was very happy that he was made a marquis. How could he not be happy? He was a marquis and had returned to the Rong family name. He had a noble birth. The birth that he had always pursued but was out of reach was finally achieved.

But under his joy, Shi Qing became even calmer. There were many dramas in the court today, but the Shi family was the only one not involved. This has already explained the emperor's attitude. The emperor only recognized their origins and identities, but not them, and the emperor did not recognize his father even more.

Their branch is closest to the emperor, but not as close as Lord Zhou's branch.

The title of marquis was given to him directly, bypassing his father. The emperor did not want to give them a higher title and he was still a bastard. There were too many factors. Moreover, the title of marquis did not say that it would be passed down from generation to generation, which meant that it would be demoted to his son's generation.

Shi Huai had come back to his senses. He looked up and saw his son's pale face. He couldn't understand it and was unwilling to accept it, but there was nothing he could do. He staggered to his feet, laughed, pushed away the servant who wanted to support him, and walked slowly to the backyard alone.

Yao Yao was also awakened by the movement, her eyes full of confusion. No matter how smart she was, she had never encountered such a predicament. She raised her head and looked at her husband. Seeing the worry in his eyes, she felt a little relieved. Her legs were already numb, and she fell to the ground.

Shi Qing stood up and reached out to help. Yao Yao tilted her neck. She was not pretty, and she was not confident in her heart. Her husband was good-looking. At this moment, the negative emotions in her heart controlled her mind. She was in a daze, "You shouldn't have reached out your hand."

She really didn't know that the Yao family had done so many things, and her husband was actually a flesh and blood of the Rong family, and a direct lineage. Even if she didn't want to acknowledge her father and hated her father, it couldn't change the fact that she had the blood of the Yao family.

Shi Qing had experienced too much since childhood, and had to face many difficulties as he grew up. His heart had already been through many changes. He never asked for love from his children, and he would not expect it. He only knew what was right for him. "You and I have been married for several years. I think I have done well. You have always been my ideal wife."

Feelings develop slowly from getting along with each other, silently and subtly. They are not together because of love, but because they are suitable for each other. Water can wear away a stone, not to mention that they are human. Yao Yao's love has silently permeated Shi Qing's life, like the company of a family member.

Yao Yao's mentality collapsed. Her feet could move again. She did not hold her husband's hand, but stood up by herself. She could stand up by herself, looked at her husband, and threw herself into his arms. She went from crying silently to crying loudly. God knows what she thought about in just two quarters of an hour. She thought about suicide, she did not want to let her son bear the burden, she did not want to embarrass her husband, she did not want to face being abandoned.

Shi Qing raised his hands and hugged Yao Yao.

Zhulan already knew about the Shi family's imperial edict and had thought a lot about it, but she was very busy now. She had a title and had to host a banquet, so she just thought about it and let it go.

Everything else can be left to Su Xuan and Zhao, but she needs to arrange the guest seating.

Xuemei came over from home, looking nervous, "Mom, is what Butler Wang said true?"

"It's all true. You will be the daughter of an earl in the future."

Xuemei has no ambitions, but her family is moving up step by step. Now that she has a title, she feels like her mother said she has won. "Mom, I really have won."

Zhulan snorted. She used this word to describe her granddaughter Linxi. Birth was the end, and she didn't need to make any effort. She was a big winner. She didn't expect that the eldest daughter would remember it.

Zhulan smiled and said, "I guess so."

Xuemei smiled and said, "Mom, is there anything I can do to help you?"

Zhulan pointed to the list and said, "This is the list for the banquet. Read it to me and I'll write it down."

Zhulan has to arrange seats according to people's names. There are many people coming this time, so she has to make careful arrangements and the previous list cannot be used.

Xuemei nodded, "Okay."

The mother and daughter were busy for most of the hour before Zhulan separated those who might have a grudge against each other based on the information she had gathered. Holding the seats that she had arranged satisfactorily, Zhulan breathed a sigh of relief, thinking it was such a waste of effort.

Xuemei drank tea to moisten her throat, then asked, "Mother, have you sent letters to my eldest brother and Changlian?"

Zhulan clapped her hands and said, "Look at my brain. I really forgot about it."

Xuemei smiled and said, "You also have a lot of things to do."

At the Ningguo Duke's Mansion, the old Duke was old, so he did not attend the morning court. After listening to his son, the old Duke signaled his son to go to his private warehouse to select a gift.

Ning Xu wrote the list herself and handed it to her father, "Dad, please take a look."

The Duke took the list and looked at it carefully, then pointed at the ornaments and said, "Change them to red coral ornaments."

Ning Xu said, "Isn't it too expensive?"

The old Duke did not raise his head, "They are not expensive. These things are useless to us. We do not need them. We want to let everyone in the capital see the closeness between the Duke's Mansion and the Zhou family."

The old Duke was also shocked that such an unexpected thing happened. The Crown Prince was neither distant nor close to the Ning family. He was willing to lend a hand to the Ning family now, but who knows what will happen in the future? The Queen is gone, so how much affection will be left? Don't talk about feelings with the royal family. Whoever talks about feelings will be doomed.

The old duke was originally a little worried. He didn't dare to die. Even with Rongchuan protecting him, he was still worried. Now he was unwilling to miss this surprise.

Ning Xu understood, and after confirming that his father had no intention of changing it, he spoke up, "Who would have thought there would be such a twist? Zhou Shuren's surname is Zhou, but the emperor insisted on giving him the treatment that only people with the surname Rong could get. He values ​​Zhou Shuren, and he also hopes that Zhou Shuren can rely on the Rong family and protect the royal family."

There are no elders in the royal family. The emperor wants him to be gone. There is still someone the prince can respect and listen to his advice. Zhou Shuren is obviously the most suitable person. Even when he had no background, the prince respected Zhou Shuren.

Now that he has a status and the emperor's detailed achievements today, they are all amulets for Zhou Shuren's future. With these amulets and his birth, as long as the Zhou family has not committed the crime of disobedience, even if he has made a mistake, the prince will be treated with ease when he ascends the throne. Moreover, Zhou Shuren is needed for the prince to ascend the throne.

The old duke sighed. He could think of what his son had thought of. He was full of envy in his heart, eyes and mouth. "That's because Zhou Shuren is so capable."

If the person was incompetent, why would the emperor work so hard for him? It was all Zhou Shuren's own fault. Thinking of his own incompetence, the old duke sighed again.

Ning Xu also remained silent. Who says it’s not true? One must have the ability himself.

At the Fifth Prince's residence, Zhang Yang did not attend the morning court. He was not angry that he was not called. The emperor did not want to see him in his current state, but Zhang Yang did not care.

Zhang Yang just didn't expect that Zhou Shuren had this identity. Recalling the Zhang family's hatred for Zhou Shuren, Zhang Yang laughed. It was really interesting and there were surprises everywhere!

(End of this chapter)