Chapter 357: Director of the Ministry of War
"Cousin, is there really no way you can get him to stand up sooner?"
Song Yu asked her back, "Do you want him to stand up sooner?"
Cheng Qingmeng shook his head, "Let him be like this."
"Then I really have no way, but it won't stop him from seeking his miracle doctor."
"Sister Yu," Jiang Yunshu said, "Come and take your aunt's pulse. I've been having nausea for the past two days, and I'm worried it might affect the baby."
Song Yu carefully felt her pulse and said, "It's okay, but you still need to stay calm, otherwise it will affect the fetus." Song Yu took out a small medicine bottle from his arms and said, "There are eight pregnancy-preserving pills in here. They were newly prepared in the mansion a few days ago. I don't know when the Cheng family started. Take one every three days to ensure everything goes well."
"Thank you, Sister Yu." Jiang Yunshu quickly put it away. "You three can go talk first. We'll go to Taoguangyuan together at noon."
Not long after the three sisters left, Mei Dai entered the room. "Madam, after they left, the old lady and Zhang returned to Taoguangyuan. I don't know what they talked about in the room, but Li Xiao has arranged for someone to find other doctors."
Jiang Yunshu said, "Are they simply discussing whether or not to exchange the child? Just wait. Once the imperial decree comes, Cheng Xiao will send out all the people we openly keep in Taoguangyuan. That day, it must be someone from the concubine who comes to visit. Keep a close eye on them."
"Yes, ma'am."
Prince Rong's Mansion.
"Your Highness, Lord Cheng has returned to Beijing." Zhu Qian handed a secret letter sent from the border to Xiao Hongyi.
Xiao Hongyi looked through it carefully and said, "He can't even stand up. What a loser. Fortunately, the matter was handled properly."
Zhu Qian said, "I went to the Cheng residence after receiving the secret letter. From a distance, I saw Song Yu and Miss Jiang rushing over. With her help, Master Cheng should be able to take care of him for a year or two."
"A lot of things will be delayed in a year or two!" Xiao Hongyi was very annoyed.
As long as Song Yu doesn't treat the little prince, it doesn't matter whether Cheng Xiao is paralyzed or not. In a few years, his son will definitely inherit the throne.
Using Cheng Xiao is just to be on the safe side!
Now that Song Yu has intervened, they can only take this risky move.
But he was paralyzed!
Du Henian is confused about his daughter, but he is not confused about important matters.
"Cheng Xiao has returned from a serious injury after a successful career. The Emperor will certainly grant him a higher rank, but I'm afraid he won't be promoted to a higher position. We finally found the right person, but such a big accident happened!"
Zhu Qian said: "Cheng Xiao is also a military commander. Although he can't stand, he can still handle affairs in a wheelchair."
Xiao Hongyi frowned, "What do you mean?"
"Your Majesty cannot use him now, but placing Cheng Xiao in an unimportant yet crucial position will only benefit His Majesty's grand plan."
Xiao Hongyi thought for a moment and said, "That's right, a leg injury is not a brain injury."
Half an incense stick later, Xiao Hongyi left Prince Rong's mansion.
Imperial Study
"Your Majesty, Prince Rong requests an audience."
Xiao Yanli was a little surprised, "Why is he here?"
Wang Gui said, "Perhaps there is something important he wants to tell Your Majesty."
Xiao Yanli looked at the memorial in his hand and said, "Tell him to wait in the side hall next door, and send today's lunch over as well."
"yes."
"Your Majesty, the Emperor has asked you to wait in the side hall. He would like to have lunch with you shortly. Please come this way."
Xiao Hongyi was in a good mood. Every time he came to the palace, the emperor rarely invited him to have a meal.
It seems that the emperor is in a good mood today.
Xiao Hongyi hadn't been waiting in the side hall for long when the emperor came over.
"Your humble servant greets His Majesty."
"Hongyi, please don't be so polite." Xiao Yanli smiled and helped him up, patting his shoulder. "Is your father and mother coming back soon?"
Xiao Hongyi said, "Soon. The last letter said they would be back before their godson's eighteenth birthday. A few days ago, I heard that the two elders were in Bailu Garden in Yunwu Mountain, Donghai, and now their whereabouts are unknown."
"Ha..." Xiao Yanli said with a smile, "These two have always been elusive. If they said they would come back early, they would definitely come back early."
Xiao Hongyi helped Xiao Yanli sit down, "Uncle Emperor, when they come back, you must stop them and don't let them go out again. They are old now, and it's time for them to come back and enjoy the happiness of family."
Xiao Yanli said, "Okay, okay, I'll try to persuade you then."
After he finished speaking, Wang Gui led the palace servants to bring in all the food.
"Hongyi, please sit down and have your meal."
Xiao Hongyi greeted and sat down.
As soon as Xiao Hongyi sat down, Xiao Yanli asked, "Do you have anything to say in the palace today?"
Xiao Hongyi pondered for a moment, "Hey, Cheng Xiao returned to the capital injured, and many people know about it. I heard that you didn't summon Elder Jiang to the palace?"
Xiao Yanli frowned, "It's true that good news doesn't travel far, but bad news travels a thousand miles."
"It's impossible to hide it. Ever since Boss Jiang's daughter returned with her family of three, especially since Jiang Yunwan's adopted daughter is of the Du family, everyone has naturally paid more attention to the Jiang family. Boss Jiang's son-in-law is said to be a commoner with a scholar's degree, and he still lives in the Jiang family. The noble men in the capital have all kinds of things to say about him, saying that he lives and eats at the Jiang family and is supported by Boss Jiang. They say all kinds of nice and bad things."
Xiao Yanli's face darkened. "I think they are just bored!"
"We can't shut them up. And now Cheng Xiao's legs are crippled, and the things they say are even worse. They say Old Jiang has a miserable life, that his eldest son-in-law doesn't have any property and is still sucking Old Jiang's blood, while his second son-in-law is a disabled man in a wheelchair. If these words get to Old Jiang's ears, I wonder if he'll collapse in anger? And Old Madam Jiang's eyes have just recovered. What if she hears something bad and her eye disease relapses?"
“Bang!”
Xiao Yanli was furious and slammed the table hard, which scared Xiao Hongyi so much that his heart trembled.
"These people are so bold that they dare to gossip about me behind my back. Master Jiang is my mentor. How can I allow them to say anything about me?"
"Your Majesty," Xiao Hongyi hastened to appease him, "Please do not be angry. I have come to the palace today to help Elder Jiang relieve his worries."
Xiao Yanli suppressed his anger and said, "Tell me, how can we help Mr. Jiang relieve his worries?"
"Cheng Xiao can't stand up now, so he can't lead troops into battle, but his brain is not damaged, he can speak and use his hands. Giving him a less important official position is better than people saying that Jiang Lao's son-in-law is a useless person who can't do anything."
"As for Song Mingen, he can't change the current situation for the time being. After all, Jiang Yunwan has been missing for fifteen years. If Mr. Jiang wants to make amends to her, he can't let the couple move out. Now the only way to reduce the rumors is to arrange a position for Cheng Xiao that is neither too small nor too small."
Xiao Yanli thought about it and felt that it made sense, but he didn't want to use Cheng Xiao anymore.
He also thought that it was he who implicated the Jiang family in the fight for the throne, otherwise Jiang Yunwan would not have disappeared for fifteen years and married an ordinary commoner.
He has always been upset that Jiang Yunwan is not his niece-in-law.
It was impossible for him to give Song Mingen any official position.
Although Cheng Xiao's ability is average, he is indeed motivated, so it is okay to give him a position that is neither too big nor too small.
"Hongyi, what position do you think is suitable for Cheng Xiao?"
Xiao Hongyi pursed his lips slightly. He didn't expect it to be so smooth.
The emperor really values the Jiang family!
It’s a pity that he has no daughter to marry into the Jiang family.
"Cheng Xiao comes from a military background and has made great contributions at the border over the years. He is not suitable for the Ministry of Revenue or the Ministry of Rites. The Ministry of War is more suitable, but his qualifications are not good enough. He is okay as the head of the Ministry of War."
Xiao Yanli was a little worried when he heard this: "Cheng Xiao was originally a fourth-rank major general. If he is assigned this position, will he be able to get his mind right?"
Xiao Hongyi said, "He can't even stand up now, so it's impossible for him to become a first-rank general. It's a great favor from the emperor that he is in charge of a civilian position."
Xiao Yanli looked at him and thought for a moment, "I'll think about it."
After Song Yu finished his meal at Taoguangyuan, Jiang Shiyun used the excuse of doing homework to pull Song Yu away from Cheng Mansion.
"Cousin Yun, our teacher didn't leave any homework."
Jiang Shiyun frowned, "I feel sick when I see Cheng Xiao pretending to be doting on my aunt and cousin! My eldest cousin was beaten in the Yu Mansion for so many years, he must have known about it, but he didn't care. He is worse than pigs and dogs. If he doesn't leave now, I will definitely lose control of my emotions."
Song Yu soothed him, "Don't worry, it won't be long before he gets his comeuppance."
"Then come quickly!" Jiang Shiyun said angrily, and tightly grasped Song Yu's hand, "Come back to the Jiang Mansion with me first, and have dinner before going back. Otherwise, I won't agree!"
Seeing her angry look, Song Yu knew that if she didn't agree, her cousin would definitely explode. "Okay, okay, I'll go back to the Jiang Mansion with you."
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