Chapter 502 Zhao Anping asks for reinstatement
"That's right, it's totally worth my life!"
Yang Chengchen didn't know why his aunt said that the two of them went on a study tour, but since his aunt said so, it must be the reason why they told others. He just agreed with his aunt.
Zhao Lingmeng felt sorry for Yang Chengchen and Fan Houyang as they stared at the food on the table like hungry wolves. She didn't bother asking any more questions and said in a very calm tone, "That's good. Sit down! We're waiting for you two to start eating."
It was as if Yang Chengchen and Fan Houyang had never left their side in the past two years.
Yang Chengchen and Fan Houyang were both very happy. With red eyes, they sat down.
But this emotion only lasted for a while and then disappeared.
After Zhao Lingmeng and Fan Yong started using their chopsticks, Yang Chengchen and Fan Houyang suddenly appeared as if they were released from nowhere, and started swinging their chopsticks around.
In the end, everyone had finished eating, except Yang Chengchen and Fan Houyang who were still eating, and they almost licked all the plates.
At the scene, Zhao Houjing and Zhao Zhili both looked at Yang Chengchen and Fan Houyang with sympathy, and both felt that they must have suffered a lot during this study tour.
Zhao Houjing even felt that he liked his third brother a little better today.
Zhao Lingmeng and Fan Yong were insiders, so there was no sympathy in their eyes, only relief.
Zhao Houming looked at the two men, who exuded a military aura, and had his own thoughts, but he kept quiet. He didn't want to be the annoying type.
The return of Yang Chengchen and Fan Houyang heralded their departure for mourning abroad. The marriages of the Crown Prince, Yang Chengchen, Zhao Houjing, and Zhao Houming were all set to be arranged.
The day after Fan Houyang returned, Wu'an Hou Zhao Anping brought Zhao Zhian and Zhao Zhifu to Zhao Lingmeng.
When Marquis Wu'an arrived with his two children, Zhao Lingmeng had not yet gotten up, so Marquis Wu'an could only talk to Fan Houyang with the children.
Because Fan Yong and Zhao Houming were both on duty, while Zhao Houjing and Zhao Zhili had gone to the academy, only Fan Houyang and Zhao Lingmeng, who had just returned, were in the mansion.
Fan Houyang had become accustomed to this over the years, so when he couldn't sleep in the morning, he had no choice but to get up and practice martial arts. Otherwise, he would have been sleeping when Wu Anhou and the others came.
The artificial dream was put away, and when he came over, Fan Houyang had already completely captured the heart of his uncle Zhao Anping.
"Little sister, Yang'er is pretty good! If nothing unexpected happens this time, passing the imperial examination shouldn't be a problem."
The more Wu Anhou spoke, the more sad he felt. Look at his younger sister's three children, each of them is outstanding. And then look at his two children, who are not even scholars now.
Human beings’ joys and sorrows are not shared, this is what Zhao Anping is like.
"Mo'er and Fu'er are not bad either! They were just delayed by the mourning period."
Speaking of this, Zhao Lingmeng also felt quite sad. Originally, the eldest brother had finally played Xiao Shou and was about to come back to apply for reinstatement, but the clan members started to make trouble again.
In order to solve the problem once and for all, Wu'an Marquis Zhao Anping stayed in the clan for another year, dealing with the corrupt officials and educating the children. Only after everything was on track did the eldest brother return to Yuanjing with his family.
At that time, Zhao Anping thought that with his second brother and younger sister around, it would not be difficult for him, a small official with no real power, to reinstate himself.
The brothers Zhao Zhimo and Zhao Zhifu could just stay by his side for another year to settle down. It wouldn't be a big deal if they ended up in trouble by then.
As a result, when their family returned, the emperor had passed away before they could settle him down. He couldn't jump around and ask for reinstatement during the national mourning period!
Isn’t that just like an old man hanging himself because he thinks his life is too long?
So they observed the national mourning period for another three years. As soon as the mourning period was over, he came to his younger sister to seek help!
When Zhao Anping heard what his little sister said, his smile became more genuine. Who doesn't want to hear good words!
Zhao Anping thought for a long time and decided to go straight to the point. "Little sister, I came here this time because I really have something to ask of you."
"I know, it's about the reinstatement! Did you bring any gifts?" Zhao Lingmeng said that she was very happy just to joke around.
"Of course I brought it. Bao Xiaomei likes it." Although Zhao Anping has always been thick-skinned when asking relatives for help, there is an essential difference between being thick-skinned and being shameless.
"So which position do you like, big brother?" Zhao Lingmeng asked this because when you are reinstated, generally speaking, your original position will definitely be gone.
What kind of position would you leave vacant for six years just to wait for someone? It's simply unrealistic.
If this person is really so important, then there is no need to use the word "reinstatement" at all, the word "deprivation of love" should be used.
"Isn't the fourth-rank position in the Ministry of Rites vacant recently? I've taken a fancy to this one."
Although these seven years have dampened many of Zhao Anping's expectations, he was already a fourth-rank official before he began mourning. If he couldn't even get a leisurely fourth-rank position like the Ministry of Rites after being reinstated, he felt that he would never be able to convince himself.
"Ministry of Rites..." Zhao Lingmeng thought for a while, and after thinking about the information she knew, she felt that there shouldn't be any pitfalls in that position.
Zhao Lingmeng agreed immediately, "Okay, I'll submit a memorial to the emperor."
The reason why Zhao Lingmeng agreed to it in one breath was mainly because her elder brother was not greedy for the position he wanted. He didn't even need her. He could apply for it himself and it should be possible.
"Thank you very much, brother." Zhao Anping originally thought that he would have to say a few more nice words before his sister agreed to help, but he didn't expect that his sister would agree immediately after he finished speaking.
"It's just a small favor. I'm not that stingy!" Zhao Lingmeng said, glaring at Zhao Anping. Her intention was obvious. If you dare to say yes, she will quit.
Zhao Anping could only smile ingratiatingly, "How could that be? My little sister is the best."
After Zhao Anping finished speaking, he silently added in his heart, besides being a bit vindictive.
In response to Zhao Anping, Zhao Lingmeng snorted arrogantly.
Just as Zhao Anping was about to bring up another topic, he heard his younger sister say, "Brother, Zhao Houjing is getting married next month. Remember to come then. I'll send you an invitation."
Zhao Anping, Zhao Zhimo, Zhao Zhifu and Fan Houyang at the scene all stared at Zhao Lingmeng with wide eyes.
Are you in such a hurry? Didn't the mourning period just end? How did it get decided?
"Little sister, it's settled now. How come I haven't heard about it? Is it still too late to send the three letters and six engagements?" Zhao Anping felt that his concerns were reasonable!
You have to know that once the mourning period is over, there will probably be weddings every day in the entire Yuanjing. The young men and women who have been delayed for three years are too old to wait any longer.
So the Imperial Household Department must be very busy, and the Crown Prince is about to marry a wife, and Prince Ruihe is also waiting to marry a wife.
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