Chapter 256 256. Li is in glory again
An imperial edict was sent to the Lei family, causing an uproar in the whole of Beijing.
Marquis Changning suddenly appeared.
The hereditary rank is superior to the first rank.
She was granted the title of First Rank Lady.
He was granted a seven-story marquisate.
This was like a bolt of thunder in a clear sky, striking hard on every person in the upper-class official circle, leaving them all burnt out and unable to sleep at night, and mobilizing all their connections to conduct an emergency search.
After a lot of trouble, they found out that the Marquis of Changning was actually a boy, the biological father of this year's new top scholar Lei Shengjiang, named Lei Li.
This is not the point. The point is that Changning Hou Lei Li is inseparable from the richest family, the Meng family.
The founder of the "Yijia" restaurant, which is spread all over the world and has a variety of styles, is Lei Li. It was Lei Li who gave advice to the Meng family escort agency and monopolized the entire logistics industry of Dayou Dynasty. It can be said that most of the credit for the Meng family's current status lies with Marquis Changning.
And her husband Zhou Yi is not a simple person either.
Zhou Yi was the person who invented the symbiotic farming of fish, rice and ducks, which greatly promoted the economy of the south. He was also the compiler of the court's basic education textbooks "Reading" and "Knowing Things". Zhou Yi was even involved in the establishment and promotion of the public welfare basic education school Sifang School.
When I looked further down, I was really shocked.
It turned out that Lei Li was just a boy from an ordinary farmer's family. He was almost penniless in the past few years. His situation gradually improved after he married a man.
This couple accomplished so many great things, yet they lived in seclusion in a small village.
If his son had not passed the imperial examination and won the third place, the world would not have known that there was a Lei Li behind the Meng family, let alone Zhou Yi.
But no matter how many good things these two people did, it was not good news for most people in the court - a superior was suddenly sent in to not only take away their cake but also suppress them. No one would be happy.
But on the surface, they still appear to be friendly.
On the day when Lei Li's family moved into the seven-story fortress that was as lavish and luxurious as a manor, officials and nobles of all ranks in the capital sent congratulatory gifts and visiting cards.
The gifts from the Hanlin Academy were particularly generous.
The scholars, reviewers and editors who had a grudge against Lei Shengjiang not only brought generous gifts, but also went to his house to apologize, showing a very humble attitude.
Although he had become quite famous in Beijing, Lei Li continued to lead his life as usual, without getting carried away at all.
How dare I?
The emperor's spies are keeping an eye on their whole family.
Lei Li was not nervous. No matter whether the gifts came from senior executives or relatives from aristocratic families, he accepted them all and was not at all panicked.
There's nothing to be nervous about.
If they give it to him, he should accept it. If he doesn't, wouldn't that mean he's not giving them face? He didn't force them to give it to him, and he wouldn't do anything for them. He'd take eggs, he'd take golden eggs, his main goal being to accept gifts without doing anything for them.
And he deserves it.
"This position of ours isn't something we picked up for free. We're supposed to be doing work for someone above us, and that's a tough job that involves offending people. So what's wrong with accepting a little gift?"
Lei Li was very confident. While opening the gift boxes to see what was given, he asked someone to write down the names. "Who doesn't accept gifts as an official? They wouldn't be happy if I didn't accept them... This paperweight is great. Give it to Sheng Jiang and Yu Rui."
"People have to pay back favors."
Zhou Yi took the jade lion paperweight and picked up a jade bottle that was almost knocked over. Lei Li thought it was beautiful and kept it for flower arrangement.
"I won't return it."
Lei Li snorted, "What kind of wealth do I have? What kind of wealth do they have? They've accumulated wealth over several lifetimes, while I started from scratch. If I pay it back, won't it drain me out?"
"Didn't the boss ask us to take over the escort agency? Otherwise, why don't we just run away quickly? We won't have to pay it back if we run away."
How can I pay them back when they've run away and are no longer in Kyoto? Not only can I make a fortune from these gifts, but I don't have to complain to them.
Lei Li got a headache when he thought of the pile of visiting cards that came with the gifts.
After all, he is a marquis. It seems too petty and unkind not to hold a banquet to invite him to dinner or meet him.
"It depends on what it means."
Zhou Yi didn't want to stay in Beijing anymore. Before, when Sheng Jiang was just a small editor, he could still go out to buy groceries and buy some small things for Lei Li. Now he doesn't even dare to leave the door.
Not long after he stepped out of the door this morning, he "accidentally" encountered the carriages of several officials' wives.
Perhaps they felt that although he was a son-in-law, he was still a man. In order to avoid suspicion and not cause Lei Li's misunderstanding, and because men had more topics to talk about, those wives of officials also brought their brothers or husbands.
And Zhou Yi: "..."
He really just wanted to buy some vegetables and didn't want to exchange fake smiles with others at all.
In the end, Zhou Yi was unable to buy any vegetables, and asked the servants in the mansion to do it.
This large mansion with seven courtyards is fully staffed, including servants to sweep the courtyard, boys to guard the door, gardeners to trim the flowers and plants, and maids to serve tea and water.
Even the cooks in the kitchen have their own division of labor. Some make cold dishes, some make meat, some make vegetarian dishes, some make sweet snacks, some are responsible for cutting meat, some are responsible for washing vegetables, and some are responsible for processing ingredients such as onions, ginger, garlic, etc.
The housekeeper of the mansion also apologized to Lei Li and the others, saying that they were short of staff and had not done their job well, and that they would fill the gap as soon as possible.
I heard that some high-ranking officials even have special chefs to make dumpling fillings and dumpling wrappers at home. Lei Li’s Changning Marquis Mansion is indeed a bit shabby.
But this also led to the servants in the kitchen being trembling with fear when Zhou Yi wanted to cook for himself. They all lowered their heads and stared at him nervously, as if he were a few-year-old child playing with a knife.
Zhou Yi: “…”
I feel a little tired.
But the one who was most tired was Lei Shengjiang.
He went to the Hanlin Academy to be on duty today, and his colleagues, who were usually aloof and arrogant, were so enthusiastic that it seemed as if they were possessed by someone else.
Even the president of the Hanlin Academy, who used to be incorruptible, smiled and treated Lei Shengjiang very kindly, as if Lei Shengjiang was his beloved junior.
Lei Shengjiang, who had been faking a smile for a long time, said: "..."
He didn't want to hear their flattery at all, he just wanted to get to and from get off work on time.
After finally getting away from his enthusiastic colleagues, Lei Shengjiang spotted Pei Jiandiao in the corner, strode towards him, and said,
"Uncle Pei."
This Pei Jiantao is Meng Yao’s fellow disciple.
Originally, Meng Yao and Lei Li were of the same generation, and he was also Lei Shengjiang's teacher. He and Pei Jiantao were fellow apprentices, so he was also Lei Shengjiang's elder. Privately, Lei Shengjiang called Pei Jiantao his uncle.
"Lei, Lei, my nephew."
Pei Jiandao didn't expect that Lei Shengjiang would be close to him after he became successful, and even called him uncle master in public to show respect. He was very excited and moved for a moment.
"Master uncle hasn't come to our house for dinner for many days."
Lei Shengjiang smiled gently, his tone unchanged, "My father still misses you. He said that the sweet-scented osmanthus wine made by Master Pei's wife is truly fragrant. I wonder if Master's uncle and Master's wife would be free to come to our house for a small gathering these days?"
"Of course I'm free."
Pei Jiandao quickly agreed.
He knew that Lei Shengjiang was trying to give him face. In the past, he was just an insignificant seventh-rank reviewer in the Hanlin Academy, but now with his relationship with the Marquis of Changning, no one dared to look down on him anymore.
Pei Jiandao had been bent over for so many years, but he finally stood up straight.
Lei Shengjiang didn't just invite Pei to review.
The first bird to stick its head out gets shot.
It would not be good for Pei Jiandao to be too conspicuous, so he also invited several superiors from the Hanlin Academy, including the president, as well as colleagues with whom he had good relations.
Naturally, everyone responded enthusiastically and politely, waiting for Shi Lei Shengjiang to send out the post.
After a whole day of pretending to smile and agreeing in the Hanlin Academy, Lei Shengjiang was leaving the house when he saw Miao Yurui coming to pick him up in his carriage. All his fatigue disappeared.
He walked forward in two steps, naturally and familiarly holding Miao Yurui's hand, and smiled before saying anything, "Why did you come to pick me up? Did you miss me?"
"I thought about it."
Miao Yurui blushed slightly, but nodded gently, "I thought you might miss me too, so I came to pick you up."
Lei Shengjiang chuckled, a little shy but very frankly, "I think about you every day. But I miss you especially today, really. I feel really tired at work, but as soon as I see you, I'm not tired anymore."
"Get in the carriage first."
Miao Yurui's face turned even redder.
This was at the main gate of the Hanlin Academy. All those coming in and out were Lei Shengjiang's colleagues. When they saw Miao Yurui, they all bowed or nodded in agreement. Everyone was paying attention to the two of them, which made him feel very embarrassed.
"Okay."
Lei Shengjiang knew that he was shy, so he smiled, turned around to say goodbye to his colleagues, got into the carriage, held Miao Yurui's hand again, pulled him closer, and put his arm around his waist.
"There are still people outside..."
Miao Yurui gently pressed against Lei Shengjiang's chest, trying to stop his next step with little strength, but his mind was on Lei Shengjiang's hand around his waist.
Jiang's hugging of him became more and more skillful and natural. Before, she didn't dare to touch his waist. She would be very shy when she did. It took her a long time to hug him gently.
"Yu Rui..."
Lei Shengjiang didn't want to do anything here. He didn't want to do it in such a public place and let others hear him, nor did he want Brother Xiaobao to think that he was frivolous and treated him lightly.
He just rubbed his lips affectionately, licked and kissed like a puppy, and smiled with his eyes squinting, which made Miao Yurui's face get even hotter.
"What are you laughing at?"
"Yu Rui came to take me home, I'm happy."
Lei Shengjiang chuckled again, looking silly, which made Miao Yurui laugh uncontrollably.
"Are you so happy to come pick you up?"
Miao Yurui smiled and said, "From now on I will come to pick you up every day and make you happy every day."
"not good."
Lei Shengjiang shook his head after hearing this. "I probably won't be able to be so idle in the future. Daddy and Grandfather have to work for the higher-ups, so I should be busy too. I don't know when I can get off duty. I can't bear to let Yurui wait for me outside for so long."
"I like waiting for you."
Miao Yurui smiled gently and stroked his face. "I've waited for so many years. This little while is nothing. I knew you would come."
"oops……"
Lei Sheng and Jiang Jun's face flushed red as they threw themselves into Miao Yurui's arms, burying their heads in his neck like a kitten. "Why are you saying such nice things again..."
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