Chapter 41 Zhao Lingmeng has a good father
The moment the emperor handed over the military order from Marquis Wu'an, he suddenly felt a pang of guilt. Marquis Wu'an had been his childhood companion and had always stood firmly by his side. Because of his own speculation, his beloved daughter was hastily married off to a poor family. She was even nearly killed by that family.
When the Emperor heard about Zhao Lingmeng's recent situation, he felt even more enraged than the Marquis of Wu'an. The Marquis' daughter had frequently visited the palace since she was young, and he had heard the child-obsessed Marquis of Wu'an boast about the girl he had raised. The Emperor felt that Zhao Lingmeng had been raised under his care. Yet, Sun Tu's family had dared to bully her, nearly killing her.
When the Emperor heard about this, he wanted to sentence Sun Tu and his entire family to death. They were so ungrateful. He had even hand-picked the third place in the imperial examination. He felt like he had been slapped in the face. But the Marquis of Wu'an held the Emperor down.
So when Wu'an Hou handed over the military order to the emperor and asked what he wanted, Wu'an Hou honestly said that among all his children, he was most worried about his eldest daughter, and hoped that the emperor would give her the title of county lady. A nominal title would be enough, and he told the emperor that he was worried that Sun Tu would turn against his daughter in the future.
The Emperor understood immediately after Marquis Wu'an said this. Men, after all. Too many people turn against their husbands when they achieve success. The Emperor readily agreed, patting Marquis Wu'an on the shoulder and telling him to go back and let our niece wait. He also specifically instructed the Empress to remember to summon Zhao Lingmeng to the palace if there were any palace banquets to support her.
In fact, Sun Tu underestimated the status of Wu'an Hou in the emperor's heart. In fact, in addition to always standing on the emperor's side, he also had the merit of saving the emperor once, but Wu'an Hou asked the emperor not to enforce it. So basically, as long as Wu'an Hou did not rebel, he would have no problem with wealth and honor in his life.
Sun Tu had no idea that his family had once been on the brink of death. His wife had also told him to take a day off today. He watched as the house was being cleaned, and he had no idea what it was. Anyway, he was told to wait, so he waited.
Ever since his mother returned to the clan, he hadn't visited Yixinyuan once. It wasn't that he was being rude or anything, but he just didn't know how else to redeem himself. If I were to describe it, it was like a criminal about to be sentenced, not knowing what else he could do to mitigate his guilt.
Sun Tu looked at the busy people coming in and out of the mansion and asked anxiously, "Jiang Cheng, have you asked why there is so much commotion in the mansion today? Is there something going on?"
Jiang Cheng shook his head. "Master, I asked around, and no one in the mansion seemed to know what was going on today. But I heard that Madam was in a good mood today, so maybe something good happened."
Sun Tu became even more worried after hearing this. What a good thing! Is it a good thing to be able to get rid of a husband like him? Although he had thought about this kind of ending, it was still difficult for him to accept it when it really came to this.
During the three years he lived with Zhao Lingmeng, he was truly happy, full of energy and vigor. He actually quite liked Zhao Lingmeng. Sometimes, waking up in the middle of the night, he would ask himself why he had suddenly reached this point. In just two months, it felt like he had lost everything.
The atmosphere on Zhao Lingmeng's side was different. She had been filled with excitement and anticipation the entire morning. After all, having a title meant that even if Sun Tu turned against her, he wouldn't dare to do anything to her. After all, being a county lord personally conferred by the emperor still held great weight.
This polarized atmosphere in the mansion continued until almost noon. Then a servant, who had been waiting at the door, arrived with a report. "Madam, the Emperor's eunuch Zhuo has arrived with the imperial edict. The master is currently receiving them in the front courtyard. Let's pack up and head to the front courtyard!"
Zhao Lingmeng nodded and instructed seriously: "Well, take the three young masters with you."
Everything was ready, so Zhao Lingmeng took a group of people to the front yard.
Sun Tu, who was in the front yard, was also very panicked when he saw Eunuch Zhuo. Could it be that his family's affairs had really alarmed the emperor? Sun Tu's heart sank again.
"Eunuch Zhuo, please take a seat." Sun Tu knew the identity of the visitor and immediately led Eunuch Zhuo to the main hall.
Eunuch Zhuo was the emperor's closest attendant, and he knew firsthand how much the Marquis of Wu'an held the emperor in high esteem. He had also met the young girl Zhao Lingmeng several times before, and he was willing to give her this favor, so he took the seat just below the head of the table.
As soon as he sat down, he surveyed the furnishings in the room. They looked simple, but anyone with a discerning eye could tell they were truly exceptional. They were definitely not something a poor, lowly official like Sun Tu could afford. This must have been the dowry that Marquis Wu'an had given to that little girl, Zhao Lingmeng.
He took another closer look at Sun Tu and thought to himself, he looks quite handsome, but what a pity he is a fool. He married a noble lady, but he still wanted to show off by having three wives and four concubines.
Sun Tu looked at Eunuch Zhuo's eyes, and then at his own attire. He felt even more apprehensive. But he managed to maintain composure. After all, he wasn't a complete fool, having been chosen by Marquis Wu'an.
Still calmly asking, "Excuse me, Eunuch Zhuo, is there anything wrong with what I'm wearing today?"
Upon hearing this, Eunuch Zhuo took a sip of the tea beside him, then slowly said, "No, that's not the case. I just wanted to see what the son-in-law that Marquis Wu'an carefully selected looks like. What a pity!"
"What's wrong?" Sun Tu felt even more uneasy after hearing what Eunuch Zhuo said.
"Nothing, I just think some people are a little stupid." After saying this, Eunuch Zhuo drank his tea silently without saying anything.
Seeing that Eunuch Zhuo had no intention of speaking again, Sun Tu also joined him in drinking tea and stopped trying to bring up topics to talk about. The two of them drank their tea separately, and after a while, someone announced that the lady had arrived.
Sun Tu and Eunuch Zhuo also stood up immediately.
As soon as Zhao Lingmeng came in, she said familiarly, "Eunuch Zhuo, long time no see."
Eunuch Zhuo looked at Zhao Lingmeng in front of him. Although she was wearing makeup, who was Eunuch Zhuo? Don't look at too many weak women in the harem after giving birth. Looking at Zhao Lingmeng's figure, she must have suffered a lot.
"Thank you, Madam Sun, for your concern. I would like to congratulate you first. I am here to announce the imperial edict. You should be prepared to receive it!" Eunuch Zhuo always remembered today's important business.
Zhao Lingmeng felt reassured when she heard Eunuch Zhuo's words. She had seen her mother preside over the reception of the imperial edict at the Marquis of Wu'an's mansion before, and her mother had specifically instructed her to do so when she returned. So upon hearing this, Zhao Lingmeng immediately ordered the incense table to be set up, incense to be lit, and preparations to receive the imperial edict.
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