Chapter 359 Pingxi Hou
"You're still getting acupuncture." Jiang Yunshu pressed his shoulder. "Eunuch Wang is here, so let's keep it simple."
As soon as Jiang Yunshu stood up, Wang Gui walked in quickly.
"Eunuch Wang."
"Madam." Eunuch Wang bowed respectfully and glanced at Cheng Xiao, who was lying on the bed with needles stuck below the waist, and was shocked.
The injury is quite serious after getting so many injections!
Cheng Xiao: "Eunuch Wang, I'm sorry to have embarrassed you. I wonder why you came here today?"
Wang Gui pursed his lips and smiled, "Of course it's a good thing."
Then he took out the imperial edict from his arms.
As soon as the imperial edict came out, everyone except Cheng Xiao knelt down.
Cheng Xiao hurriedly supported her upper body with her arms.
"Master Cheng, please lie down quickly. You are injured. The emperor can excuse you from the formalities."
"Thank you for your grace." Cheng Xiao slowly lay down.
Wang Gui spread out the imperial edict and read it in a clear and loud voice.
Wang Gui read very slowly, fearing that the Cheng family might not hear clearly, so he read word by word.
Old Madam Cheng felt a chill in her heart when she heard that Cheng Xiao was appointed as the head of the Ministry of War.
Why is he just a small boss?
Next was Jiang Yunshu, who was virtuous and was awarded the title of First-Rank Lady, and was rewarded with ten pieces of silk, some jewelry, and one thousand each of gold and silver.
Cheng Xiao clenched her hands into fists under the quilt.
Is this how you reward people based on their merits?
Jiang Yunshu was actually a first-rank imperial lady, while he was only a sixth-rank official in the Ministry of War!
His good father-in-law really thinks about his daughter in every way!
"...I hereby order."
When Mrs. Cheng saw that the imperial edict had been read, she felt uneasy.
Ah Xiao was not even granted the title of Marquis, that child must have been exposed!
This is actually making Jiang Yunshu surpass his son!
Madam Cheng was only momentarily flustered before she took the lead in shouting, "Thank you for your grace, our Emperor..."
"Don't be impatient!" Wang Gui interrupted with a smile, "The imperial edict hasn't been read yet. It won't be too late to express your gratitude after it's finished."
A young eunuch came forward with a tray. Wang Gui lifted the red silk and another imperial edict appeared in everyone's sight.
Jiang Yunshu quickly raised his eyes and looked at Cheng Xiao on the bed again, only to see a flash of surprise in his eyes.
snort!
He was feeling unbalanced just a moment ago, but now he seems to have forgotten everything.
During those years, as long as she paid a little attention to Cheng Xiao's emotions, she could sense that he was hypocritical.
But I was blinded by the so-called love.
The content of the second imperial edict made Old Lady Cheng fulfill her wish.
Cheng Xiao was conferred the title of First-Rank Marquis of Pingxi, and Jiang Yunshu's legitimate son would automatically inherit the title when he turned one year old, and the title would be passed down for three generations.
"...I...here." Wang Gui dragged out the words, smiled, and closed the imperial edict. He said to Jiang Yunshu, "Madam Pingxi Hou can now express her gratitude."
"Thank you, Lord!"
The Cheng family members spoke in unison, their voices so deafening that they almost deafened Wang Gui.
Seeing how happy the Cheng family was, Wang Gui respectfully gave both imperial edicts to Jiang Yunshu.
"Madam Hou, I will return to the palace to report."
"Thank you for the hard work, Eunuch Wang." Old Lady Cheng hurried forward and stuffed a heavy purse into Wang Gui's hand.
Wang Gui didn't hesitate to put it into his sleeve, smiling until his eyes narrowed into a straight line, "Congratulations, Madam Cheng. We are just following orders. When your precious grandson is one month old, we will come and have a drink at your wedding."
"Ha... you are welcome." Old Madam Cheng smiled and personally escorted the person out.
In the room, Jiang Yunshu handed two imperial edicts to Cheng Xiao, "Brother Xiao, now you are the Marquis of Pingxi, and I am the Marquis of Pingxi's wife. Are you happy?"
Cheng Xiao was already overjoyed. "Shushu, I didn't break my promise, did I? I did it. I used my military merits to earn you the title of First Rank Consort."
Jiang Yunshu complained in her heart: It was her father who worked so hard to make this happen.
I'm afraid what he wants most is to ask for the title of First-Rank Lady for his concubine.
"I knew Brother Xiao wouldn't break his promise. When Meng'er comes back, let's give her a surprise. From now on, she will be the eldest daughter of the Pingxi Marquis's Mansion."
"Yes, Meng'er got what she wanted. I really want to see Meng'er happy."
Jiang Yunshu smiled and said, "You'll see it tonight."
"Shushu." Cheng Xiao took Jiang Yunshu's hand and said gently, "I have the opportunity to achieve great things and bring honor to the Cheng family. It is all thanks to my father-in-law's support. Tomorrow I will visit my father-in-law in person."
"No, you need to stay at home and get well. My father is looking forward to seeing you back on your feet soon. The Emperor has also asked you to take up a position at the Ministry of War in three months. You should be in much better shape in three months. Will it be difficult for you to handle affairs?"
Cheng Xiao said: "No, I can handle things in a wheelchair now, and I will be more comfortable with it in three months."
"Ah." Jiang Yunshu sighed, his tone somewhat dissatisfied, "It's just that this rank is too low. You were a fourth-rank general before, and now you've been demoted."
Cheng Xiao comforted him, "It's not low anymore. I'm very satisfied. From now on, I'll have more time to spend with you two, mother and daughter. Oh, no, it's you three, mother and son. You're tired too, so take care of your stomach. Go back and rest first. I'll go to Fangfei Garden to have lunch with you at noon."
Jiang Yunshu smiled and said, "Okay, I'll take these two imperial edicts back and put them away first."
Cheng Xiao reached out and held her, "Leave it here with me. This is a great honor. I think watching it every day will motivate me so that I can stand up sooner."
Jiang Yunshu smiled and stuffed both imperial edicts into his hands, "Okay, whatever you say."
Jiang Yunshu returned to Fangfei Garden, the smile on his face faded, "Why did the emperor still let him be the head of the Ministry of War?"
Yanzhi said, "The emperor still doesn't know about this. Give him a position that's neither too big nor too small to prevent outsiders from gossiping about our old master."
Jiang Yunshu instantly understood what she meant. She and her sister...
"But Cheng Xiao cannot be in the head position of the Ministry of War. He should be given another civilian position."
"Don't worry, Madam. He won't take up his post until three months later. By then, he won't be able to get out of bed."
Taoguangyuan.
When Old Lady Cheng returned, she saw Cheng Xiao holding the imperial edict and reading it with great interest.
"Ah Xiao, don't read it anymore. It's absolutely true that you were conferred the title of Marquis of Pingxi. Wang Gui said that the golden plaque with the inscription "Marquis of Pingxi" would be delivered this afternoon. Mother really didn't expect Shushu to be able to act. She knew it a long time ago but kept it a secret, making me think that the Jiang family had discovered something."
"Shushu wanted to give us a surprise. There is nothing that my father-in-law can't do. Not only did he confer the title of Marquis, but he also arranged a position for him. This way, there will be less gossip in the capital. Just because I can't stand doesn't mean I'm useless. I can still help the emperor share his worries."
Cheng Zhang came in and couldn't help but murmur in her heart, it was because Old Jiang worked so hard for her daughter.
"Mom, now that the imperial edict has come down, we must act quickly. Ayuan's belly can't wait any longer."
When this matter was mentioned, Madam Cheng still felt uneasy. "The imperial edict said that Shushu's son would automatically inherit the title when he turned one. It's obvious that Master Jiang has high hopes for this child and he can't be replaced."
"Mother!" Cheng Xiao frowned, very annoyed. "The fact that the imperial edict has been issued proves that the Jiang family knows nothing. Shushu's heart and eyes are all on me. If the child is switched, she won't have any doubts. Besides, the child will definitely look like me."
Old Madam Cheng didn't say anything, but her heart told her that she couldn't make this decision.
"Mother, think about it, your eldest grandson is still being fostered in another family. Only when Ayuan's child becomes a young marquis will he wholeheartedly help him. If it is Shushu's son, won't he be suspicious? And..."
Cheng Xiao glanced at Cheng Zhang and said, "Sister-in-law, please go out first."
Before leaving, Cheng Zhang said to Old Madam Cheng, "Mother, it's right to listen to your uncle."
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