Chapter 474 Parents-in-law give rewards

But after this incident, the two of them felt much more relaxed.

No one disturbed them, and the two brothers lay down one after another.

The bed was very big. Jin Cheng rolled around inside and then rolled out. He asked excitedly, "Brother, how do you feel about sleeping on this bed? Is it soft and comfortable?"

Zong Wenxiu turned over and felt the dragon bed: "It's very soft, the bedding is new, and it smells like the sun."

Jin Cheng laughed and said, "I think there's room for two more people. I'll talk to dad tomorrow and ask He Zheng to sleep with us."

Zong Wenxiu responded with a smile, and suddenly remembered something, and reminded him: "Then you better tell me quickly, otherwise I'm afraid that if it's a few days later, they will leave for Lucheng to see Mr. Su."

"Ah?" The little devil suddenly remembered this.

They had planned to use the one-month family leave after the scientific expedition to go to Lucheng together, but now...

Jin Cheng asked miserably, "Brother, can I go?"

Zong Wenxiu thought: Of course, you are about to ascend the throne, how could an emperor go out to visit his relatives?

But considering his brother's feelings, he still comforted him: "It's okay, I won't go either. I will stay in the capital with you. And your uncle and aunt are here, they will definitely not leave."

Jin Cheng blinked, feeling comforted.

He pouted again and said, "Then only He Zheng, Xinglu and the other three will go. Suddenly half of our people are missing, and our key classes are not complete."

"Well... there's nothing we can do about it," Zong Wenxiu thought for a moment and said, "But we can ask He Zheng to pass on a message for us and invite Mr. Su to come to Beijing to try. Maybe he'll come to Beijing to see us when he's free."

Jin Cheng thought about it carefully, and finally said, "Then I'll say this: for the sake of our relationship as master and disciple, he should not write poems to scold me all the time. It would be embarrassing if he was still scolded after becoming the emperor."

"Pfft..." Zong Wenxiu burst out laughing. His younger brother really understood Mr. Su. He replied, "Okay, I'll talk to them then."

Jin Cheng pouted, and the more he thought about it, the more worried he became: "Brother, you said that the responsibility of the emperor is so great, can I really do it well? If I don't do well, I will be scolded by many people, and even written into history books. It's scary to think about it."

Zong Wenxiu thought for a moment and said, "Don't scare yourself. After all, there are only a few emperors who were cursed in history books, and you won't do anything extremely evil. Besides, you are a talented boy who has defeated many people. You are a kind and smart child. I believe you will definitely be a good emperor in the future and be liked by the people and the court officials."

Jin Cheng tilted his head and said in confusion, "Brother, we agreed to be high officials together and do good things for the people, but now I have the highest power and I don't know what to do."

Zong Wenxiu patiently comforted him, "This is only the first day. Anyone who has experienced such a big change would need a long time to recover. Your ability to adapt is the best in our class. Once you recover, you will be able to govern the court step by step... Oh, and Wei Yushi, didn't you always say that he was unjustly beaten? You can help him get justice right away."

Jin Cheng became excited when he heard the specific example. He said excitedly, "That's right! If anyone dares to interfere in the history of the defense again, I will beat them up first and let them bully the good people! Humph!"

"Hahaha..." Zong Wenxiu was amused by him.

Jin Cheng continued, "The Ministry of Rites is also in chaos. If my uncle and I hadn't gone there last time, Qin Ye would have been taken down by them. Humph, when I get familiar with the affairs, I will dig out all the injustices in the dark and purify the Qing Dynasty."

"As for the government office, I always feel that they are too slow in doing things. People from the government office only come after we have finished all the work."

"And more..."

The two of them were lying in bed, imagining the future, and became more and more excited as they talked.

After a long time, Jincheng was still talking.

Zong Wenxiu suddenly sighed: "Jincheng, it's great that you have become the master of this country. It makes me feel at ease."

Because he knew his brother's character and abilities very well, when he knew that the country would be under his rule, his heart was full of anticipation for the future, looking forward to the arrival of a bright and prosperous era.

Jin Cheng was stunned when he heard this, and his blood started boiling.

He clenched his fists tightly under the quilt and said with full energy: "Since I have accepted this heavy responsibility, I must shoulder it and do my best. I will stand in front of you, blocking all the wind, snow and injustice, and become an indestructible support in your hearts!"

General Zong's Mansion.

When Xu Wan and Zong Zhao returned, the mansion was still brightly lit.

Seeing them coming back, Yan Suxue hurried forward, looked outside, and asked worriedly, "Sister-in-law, didn't Wenxiu come back with you?"

After dinner, Zong Wenxiu went to wait outside the palace. She thought the child would come back with the couple.

Xu Wan replied, "Wen Xiu is in the palace with Jin Cheng. He may not be at home for the next few days. Don't worry. They are all staying in the palace. Nothing will happen."

Yan Suxue understood: "So that's the case. Fine, let him stay in the palace with Jin Cheng. Such a big change happened today, I guess Jin Cheng is also confused."

"Go and rest, there's nothing to worry about." After Xu Wan finished speaking to her, she said to He Zheng, "He Zheng, you should go to sleep too. You've been tired all day, so take a good rest."

He Zheng hesitated to speak, but still responded obediently: "Auntie, I will go back first. If big brother needs me, I can go to the palace to accompany him anytime."

Xu Wan chuckled and nodded: "Okay, I will definitely tell you."

Soon there were only four people left in the front hall.

There was silence in the air. Xu Wan felt that it would be difficult for the old marquis to accept that the grandson they had raised for more than ten years was not their biological son. Any grandparent would be devastated.

However, before she could open her mouth, the old lady brought over a small box and handed it to her with a smile: "Wan'er, our agreement three years ago has been fulfilled. This is the 100,000 taels of silver that your father-in-law and I prepared for you. Please keep it well."

When the small box was opened, there was a thick stack of banknotes.

Xu Wan was stunned for a moment, then turned to look at Zong Zhao. Zong Zhao nodded at her with a faint smile on his face.

Xu Wan quickly turned her head back and said repeatedly: "Mother-in-law, our original agreement was that Jin Cheng would get 100,000 taels only if he passed the imperial examination. But now... he didn't take the imperial examination, and he didn't pass the imperial examination."

The old marquis stood up, stroked his beard and said, "Jincheng's performance is better than Wenxiu's. If Wenxiu can get the second place, Jincheng's strength will naturally be among the top."

The old lady also smiled and said, "He was unable to take part in the palace examination because of his status, and it has little to do with you. Wan'er, if Jincheng hadn't had your teaching, he wouldn't have grown up to be as outstanding as he is today. Your contribution to Jincheng, to our family, and to the court is unmatched."