Rebirth of the High Gate Mistress

Chapter 71: This year, the Zhenguo Government has had many happy events

　　cypress green pepper red everything is new. This year, there were many happy events in the Zhenguo Palace. The 22-year-old prince got married, the 30-year-old uncle was nominated for the cabinet, the 16-year-old third master joined the army, and the 17-year-old prince's wife was granted a royal title.

 It’s the New Year’s Eve reunion dinner, and the whole family naturally sits around the same table.

Hairmaids with cloud-like buns and red plum hairpins filed in, and plates of delicacies gradually filled the large round table.

The old lady is in the main seat, the Duke of Zhen Guo sits on the left side next to the old lady, and Li Xian sits on the right side next to the old lady.

Li Xian glanced at the still empty space beside Jing Shu and asked, "Why hasn't my second brother come back yet?"

Jingshu smiled and said, "I just ordered someone to come back and tell me that they will be back soon."

The third girl smiled and joked: "You are still so diligent during the New Year."

Brother Kun, who was sitting next to Xu Wanning, was too cautious to hear the little aunt's joking. He thought she was speaking ill of the second uncle. He pouted and said: "Little aunt, don't say that to the second uncle. If the second uncle doesn't How can you bring out such a mighty army with diligence?"

Xu Wanning smiled and touched her son's head: "Since watching the military parade a few days ago, my second brother has become a hero in my son's heart."

After hearing what his mother said, brother Kun said with a smile: "When I grow up, I want to be like my second uncle, a majestic general, commanding thousands of troops."

When the old lady heard what her great-grandson said, her smile turned into a flower: "Yeah! Good! He is a promising person!"

Li Xian was calm on the surface: his son was talented and intelligent, and he was originally a scholar, but now he was led astray by Xu Wanning, a rough man who loved to dance with swords.

　　While Xu Wanning was concentrating on joking with everyone, Li Xian rolled his eyes at her dissatisfiedly.

"Second brother and third brother are back." The third girl was sitting at the door and saw Li Ling's figure from a distance.

As soon as he finished speaking, Li Ling and Li Xiang entered the banquet hall one after another. They stood at the door and took off their cloaks and handed them to the serving woman.

“It’s snowing outside, it’s quite heavy.” Li Xiang said while brushing the snow on his body.

It has been more than half a year since Li Xiang was dragged away to the army by Li Ling. The old lady suddenly saw Yao Sun and said hurriedly: "Xiang'er, come to grandma quickly."

Li Xiang walked towards his grandmother with a smile, and the old lady pulled him to look left and right.

He is darker and thinner, but he looks stronger than before, and he is also a lot taller.

The old lady was originally worried that her little grandson would not be able to endure the hardships and how tired he might be. But now that he was like this, she was relieved. She smiled and patted his shoulder and said, "He has become stronger. How about it? In the army Can you still eat it?"

Li Xiang subconsciously glanced at his brother Li Ling. Of course he didn't dare to complain. He just smiled and replied: "It's not bad. I'm used to it now."

The Duke of Zhen Guo on the side looked at his young son and said earnestly: "There is no one who does not endure hardships in the army. If you endure more hardships now, you will be safer on the battlefield in the future."

My brother has said this to him countless times. Li Xiang nodded and replied: "My son understands."

 “I must learn my skills well.”

 When he said the last sentence, he glanced at Li Ling quietly, as if he was saying it specifically to his brother.

 Li Ling didn't seem to hear it, and he didn't even raise his eyelids. He sat down next to Jing Shu, with a stern look on his face, but his big hand hidden under the table quietly held his young wife's bare hand.

Seeing that Li Ling and Li Xiang had also returned, the old lady told the messenger: "Go and see the Fourth Brother and ask him to come over quickly. We are just waiting for him."

The third girl glanced at Jing Shu quietly. Normally, she would have to complain about Li Yu in situations like this, but today she couldn't help but hold it back. The mother-in-law agreed and just opened the door and went out, then she came back and said to everyone with a smile: "The Fourth Master is here."

With that said, Fourth Master Li Yu came in. The mother-in-law took the cloak he took off and said with a smile: "Fourth Master, please come to the table quickly. We are waiting for you."

During the Chinese New Year, Li Yu was still wearing a moon-white brocade robe. The only difference was that there was a circle of red piping at the corners of the clothes and the cuffs.

He walked to the table, still only said hello to the old lady, and then quietly took a seat.

 Everyone was used to his always being so withdrawn, and no one cared about him.

When the old lady saw that everyone was here, she smiled and said, "Let's have a dinner."

Three or five maids came forward with pots to pour wine. In an instant, the huge banquet hall was filled with the mellow aroma of fine wine.

Everyone raised their glasses together to toast the old lady, and then the whole family happily ate, drank, chatted and laughed.

The old lady naturally knew about the **** coming to announce the decree at the first time. She originally thought it was Li Ling's promotion. After all, he had just made a meritorious service and the Holy Spirit would naturally reward him. However, she did not expect that it was his grandson's daughter-in-law who received the imperial decree.

The old lady was a little surprised, but she was not disappointed because of it. Today, the Zhenguo Palace is in flames.

The daughter-in-law is the eldest princess, the eldest grandson selects the cabinet, and the direct grandson is in charge of important tasks such as city patrol. Although she is a woman, she is not ignorant of what is happening in the court today.

In this sensitive period of the battle for the throne, a family like theirs should keep a low profile. The last time her granddaughter Qingluan was poisoned, it sounded the alarm for her. The eldest princess can understand things clearly, and it is natural for a transparent person like the old lady to Can also see clearly.

 So, the old lady was secretly relieved that Li Ling was not promoted for his meritorious service, but instead made his daughter-in-law.

The old lady picked up the wine glass and deliberately gave it a try: "Today is a double happiness."

Those who have been in the palace today naturally know about the decree coming from the palace today. After all, such a big event is also a sensational event in the palace. However, Li Xian, Li Ling and others who had just arrived home from an errand were unaware of it.

Li Xian couldn't help but asked: "Oh? Is there any other happy event today? Grandma, tell me quickly."

The old lady smiled slightly: "You guys who are out there don't know, but we are here in Xiangwu Palace to announce the decree."

She looked at Jingshu, who was sitting there quietly, and continued: "The wife of our heir apparent has been granted a third-grade imperial title."

Li Ling subconsciously looked at his wife beside him, his face still solemn but with a smile in his eyes.

Li Xiang, who was sitting next to Li Ling, heard this and looked at the new sister-in-law whom he had only met a few times. Seeing his second brother and his wife sitting closely together, he couldn't help but think of his little lover, the maid who had been driven away. Jiao Xing is here.

I don’t know how she is doing now.

He looked at his new sister-in-law eagerly, eager to ask her about his little lover. When he finally saw her glance at him, he quickly gave her a wink and said, "I'll tell you something later."

Hearing this, Li Xian glanced at Jing Shu lightly, but his eyes were filled with disappointment and confusion. He thought it was because of the decree that he was selected into the cabinet. Then he thought about it. The cabinet had just nominated him a while ago. Why couldn't he get the letter so quickly? Alas! I was still a little impatient.

After calming down his anxious thoughts, he couldn't help but wonder. Logically speaking, the second brother should be promoted just after he became famous, but why was he rewarded for his wife? This bride has just entered the family, and if her qualifications are not enough to win the title, could it be that the second brother asked the saint for her?

Li Xian thought deeply and looked at Li Ling with a "really worthless" look.

He was complaining here that Li Ling did something stupid to please his wife at the expense of his future, but Xu Wanning on the side coldly cast a resentful look at him, "Look at this man."

 (End of this chapter)