Chapter 120 Promoted to Chief Censor
When Chunxi was a maid in the Wei family, she was also punished to kneel, so she was very experienced in dealing with this.
After putting Shen Qingchi on the bed, someone brought him hot water and blood-activating and blood-stasis-removing ointment.
My knees were bruised and I couldn't straighten my legs. The slightest movement felt like being pricked by countless needles.
Shen Qingchi frowned, bit his lips tightly and dared not make a sound, but his eyes were very red.
Chunxi took a handkerchief and applied a hot compress to her while comforting her gently: "It will be a little painful now, just bear with it. After applying the ointment and resting for a night, you will feel much better tomorrow. You won't be disabled, don't worry."
Shen Qingchi nodded, but still couldn't control the tears rolling down.
She knew that her mother had never liked her, and she also knew that sooner or later she would get married and become an outsider, so she had long accepted her fate. But today, when she saw her elder brother and sister-in-law rushing to save her and even contradicting her mother for her, she couldn't help feeling aggrieved.
She is not born to like being abused, she also longs to be loved by her family.
After crying for a long time, Shen Qingchi finally spoke in a hoarse voice: "Sister-in-law, thank you."
"What are you thanking me for? Mother punished you to kneel because I caused a scene at the Grand Tutor's Mansion yesterday. You are so honest. If you knew that things were not going well, why didn't you pretend to be sick and hide in the house? I will have a way to deal with it when I come back."
As he spoke, Chunxi scooped out a large amount of ointment, dissolved it in his palm and then smeared it on Shen Qingchi's knees.
Her movements were quick and her strength was gentle; Shen Qingchi only felt slight pain.
His heart was filled with sour and swollen emotions. Shen Qingchi turned his head away from Chunxi and said, "I can't avoid it. She is my mother no matter what. Even if I run away to the ends of the earth, her blood will still flow through my body."
"There's nothing I can't avoid. My mother is notorious for being a tough and tactless person in our neighborhood, but I'm even better at throwing tantrums than she is. Now she can't do anything to me."
Chunxi directly refuted, and Shen Qingchi was silent for a while before saying, "That's because my elder brother is willing to support you."
"Yes, that's why I married your eldest brother. My mother likes the kind of son-in-law who is foolishly filial and obedient. If I had listened to my mother, how could I have such a good life today?"
Hearing Chunxi's hidden meaning, Shen Qingchi fell silent again.
Chunxi didn't continue to persuade him, but said, "Your elder brother has already told mother today that we will take care of your affairs from now on. But if you can't trust us, then just treat your elder brother as a drunk."
Chunxi stood up and left. When she reached the door, she turned back and said to Shen Qingchi, "My sister's peony embroidery is very beautiful."
Shen Qingchi's courtyard was located in the corner of the Marquis's Mansion. The furnishings in the room were simple, with a huge embroidered bed placed by the window.
She had no talent for learning anything, her only advantage was that she was obedient and could sit still, so Mrs. Mo made her practice needlework hard.
She practiced for many years until she had mastered the skills. Then she made many silk handkerchiefs and purses and gave them to the young ladies from aristocratic families in order to get closer to them. However, she didn't expect that the young ladies from aristocratic families would laugh at her privately for being the daughter of a marquis but doing the work of an embroiderer.
After hearing this, Mrs. Mo scolded her harshly, saying that scolding her was useless and did nothing but add laughter to the Marquis's Mansion.
But she still likes to embroider something when she is alone.
Chunxi's praise was like a ray of light that tore through the darkness, enveloping her in warmth.
She knew that her sister-in-law wanted to help her and told her not to get stuck in such a quagmire again, but she was so timid that she didn't even have the courage to hand over her hand.
Shen Qingchi curled up into a ball, buried his head in the quilt, and sobbed softly.
I'm sorry, sister-in-law, I have let you down.
Shen Qingyuan was not in a position to enter Shen Qingchi's boudoir, so he waited outside. When he saw Chunxi coming out, he immediately came forward and grabbed Chunxi's hand, saying somewhat unhappily, "Madam has been in the room for a long time."
These things can be done by the doctor, she doesn't need to do it herself.
Chunxi followed his words and said, "I'm sorry to have kept you waiting for so long, let's go back."
Shen Qingyuan keenly noticed Chunxi's bad mood, so he stopped and asked, "Madam, are you unhappy?"
"No."
Chunxi denied it, but Shen Qingyuan was very stubborn: "You did!"
Although he was drunk, his insight was still there and he would never make a mistake in judgment.
Chunxi was helpless and could only speak truthfully: "I just feel that this world is too unfair to women. Even blood relatives are terribly indifferent."
Her mother was like this, and so was Mrs. Mo.
Shen Qingyuan held Chunxi in his arms and rubbed her head: "Don't worry, Madam. With your husband here, no one will be able to bully you in the future. And when we have a daughter, I will definitely treat her well and never let her suffer any grievances."
Shen Qingyuan's comfort was very powerful.
Chunxi's mood improved a lot, but he soon realized something was wrong.
"Husband, please stay away from me."
Shen Qingyuan was reluctant and stared at Chunxi with a hurt look on his face. Chunxi coughed twice and moved his gaze from Shen Qingyuan's chest to below his waist and abdomen.
"I'm sorry," Shen Qingyuan apologized immediately, then said aggrievedly, "I can't help it. Ever since my wife agreed to come home and do that with me... well!"
Chunxi quickly covered Shen Qingyuan's mouth and dragged him back to Wenxinyuan.
My husband, please stop drinking in the future, otherwise your reputation will be ruined sooner or later!
After another restless night, Chunxi slept until noon the next day.
As soon as she finished washing up, someone came from the palace to convey an imperial decree.
When she and Shen Qingyuan arrived at the front hall, Mrs. Mo and everyone in the Marquis' Mansion were already there. Mo Yunwan, who had not been seen for many days, was also standing behind Mrs. Mo.
"You are so late in arriving after His Majesty's order. What a grand gesture!"
Mrs. Mo scolded coldly. She knew that this imperial edict should be to promote Shen Qingyuan. Thinking of what Shen Qingyuan said yesterday about sending her to a nunnery to live out her days, she felt very disgusted.
Shen Qingyuan ignored Mrs. Mo and knelt down with Chunxi. The eunuch in charge of announcing the decree glanced at Mrs. Mo, and Mrs. Mo hurriedly knelt down with everyone else.
"By the providence of Heaven, the Emperor proclaims: Shen Qingyuan, Chief Clerk of Jingzhao Prefecture, a young man who passed the imperial examination and possesses extraordinary talent. In his ten years in Jingzhao Prefecture, he has solved countless cases, both large and small. He is calm and low-key, never arrogant or impatient. He has now solved the Xuzhou corruption case. He is a rare pillar of the court. Effective immediately, he is promoted to the Censorate and appointed Chief Censor, responsible for inspecting all officials, overseeing criminal cases, and maintaining order in court. This is my decree!"
"I accept your order and thank you for your grace."
Shen Qingyuan received the decree and stood up, while Chunxi took the reward silver and gave it to the eunuch who delivered the decree. The eunuch congratulated him with a smile and said some auspicious words.
Mrs. Mo couldn't laugh, she just felt it was extremely irritating.
She knew that Shen Qingyuan would be promoted this time, but she didn't expect that His Majesty would directly promote him to the Censorate, and he was promoted to the third-rank Chief Censor, a position that many people would be vying for.
Shen Qingyuan has reached such a high position, but Yue'er has not yet passed the imperial examination. How can he still hope to win the position of crown prince and inherit the title?
Mrs. Mo's face looked very unhappy. Mo Yunwan stepped forward to support her and said, "Aunt, your cousin's promotion is also a joy for the Marquis' Mansion. You should be happy."
Hearing this, Mrs. Mo forced a smile.
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