The High Gate Mistress of Rebirth

Chapter 71 This year, the Zhenguo Palace has been filled with happy events

Everything is new in cypress, green, pepper and red. This year, there are many happy events in the town government palace. The 22-year-old prince got married, the 30-year-old uncle nominated the cabinet, the 15-year-old third master joined the army, and the 17-year-old prince's wife was granted a title.

Imperial decree.

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

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

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

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

Jing Shu smiled and said: "I just ordered someone to come back and tell me, they will be back soon."

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

Brother Kun, who was sitting next to Xu Wanning, was too cautious to hear the little aunt's joke. 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 through 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."

Brother Kun listened to his mother's words and said with a smile: "When I grow up, I want to be a majestic general like my second uncle, commanding thousands of troops."

When the old lady heard her great-grandson say such words, her face turned into a smile: "Yes! Good! He is a promising person!"

Li Xian's face was calm: 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 wield swords and swords.

While Xu Wanning was concentrating on joking with everyone, Li Xian gave her a dissatisfied look.

"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 they 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, and it's quite heavy." Li Xiang said while brushing the snow on his body.

It had 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 quite a bit taller.

The old lady was originally worried that her little grandson would not be able to endure hardships and would be in such a state of exhaustion. Now that he was like this, she was relieved. She smiled and patted his shoulders and said, "He is getting 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 youngest son and said earnestly: "There is no one who does not endure hardships in the army. If you endure more hardships now, you will have extra security on the battlefield in the future."

His brother had 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 said 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 Jingshu, his face still had a stern look, 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 child and ask him to come over quickly. We are just waiting for him."

The third girl glanced at Jing Shu quietly. Normally, in situations like this, she would have to complain about Li Yu, but today she couldn't hold it back.

The mother-in-law agreed and just opened the door and went out, then 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 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 entered the table.

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

Seeing that everyone was here, the old lady 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 first raised their glasses together to toast the old lady, and then the whole family happily ate, drank, chatted and laughed.

The old lady was naturally the first to know about the eunuch coming to the house to announce the decree. She originally thought that it was the decree for Li Ling's promotion. After all, he had just made a meritorious service, and the emperor would naturally reward him, but she did not expect that it was his grandson's daughter-in-law who received the reward.

Feng Gaoming.

The old lady was a little surprised, but she was not disappointed because of it. Today, the Zhenguo Duke's Mansion 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 the city inspection department. Although she is a woman, she is not ignorant of the affairs 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 understands things clearly, and it is natural for a transparent person like the old lady to

Can also see clearly.

Therefore, the old lady secretly breathed a sigh of relief to the fact that Li Ling was not promoted for his meritorious service, but was given the title of daughter-in-law.

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

People 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 have just arrived home from an errand are not aware of it.

Li Xian couldn't help but asked: "Oh? What other happy events are there today? Grandma, tell me quickly."

The old lady smiled slightly: "You guys who are out there don't know, but we are here at 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. Finally, when he saw her glance at him, she quickly winked and gave her a "I'll tell you something later" look.

When Li Xian heard this, he glanced at Jing Shu indifferently, 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 be like this?

There will be a letter soon, but alas! I am still a little impatient.

After he calmed down his anxious mind, he couldn't help but wonder. Logically speaking, the second brother should be promoted just after he became famous, but instead he was rewarded by his wife. This bride had just entered the family, and her qualifications were not enough to be promoted.

, could it be that the second brother asked the Holy One for help?

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

He was complaining here that Li Ling actually 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 chapter)