The Duke's Daughter is Reborn

Before Yang Lan's birthday, Yang Qi received the news to return home immediately.

Looking at Xin Yun, who was full of joy, and Song Hongwen's confidant standing beside him, Yang Qi closed the book in his hand and said in surprise, "Father has been promoted. This is a great joy! Has the transfer order from the Ministry of Personnel come down?"

Xinyun nodded: "The Second Madam said that this time the Duke is a third-rank scholar, and he has been promoted above his rank. The old lady, the Madam, and even the entire Duke's Mansion are all very happy and said they are going to hold a banquet to celebrate for the Duke."

Yang Qi smiled at the right moment: "Father is the head of the Duke's Mansion. This promotion is a great event for the whole family. Everyone must go out on time."

After so many years, it is rare for the Duke's Mansion to have a happy and glorious day, so of course they have to hold a grand ceremony to show off their wealth.

Glancing at the smiling young lady, Xinyun hesitated for a moment and said, "Young lady, this time it was the Second Young Lady who asked the Duke for mercy, and the Duke finally gave in and allowed the young lady to return home to recuperate."

At this point, Xinyun felt sorry for her young lady. She had been healthy since she was young, and she was the healthiest among the sisters. But now, she was sent to the farm for some ridiculous reason like being unwell.

If word gets out that the young lady is unwell, I'm afraid her future in-laws will pay attention.

Obviously, they are all legitimate daughters of the Duke's Mansion. The second and sixth daughters live a life of luxury in the mansion. Even the illegitimate fifth daughter and the cousin An Xiaoqiu have a better life than their own daughter.

Xiaoyu Manor is short of food and clothing. How can a young lady who has been raised in luxury since childhood bear this?

Counting the days, I have been "recuperating" in Xiaoyu Manor for more than half a year. What is Song Hongwen's intention in asking me to return home at this time?

Yang Qi didn't believe that Song Hongwen would give in just because of Yang Lan's words.

The only explanation is that Yang Lan guessed Song Hongwen's thoughts, so he spoke up and made things go smoothly.

"During these days away from home, my second sister still missed me." Yang Qi said this very sincerely.

"Miss, please pack your things and go back home today." Xinyun looked happy. Once the young lady returned home, the maids and servants in Linhu Courtyard would finally have a backbone.

"No hurry, it's already lunch time. I have a lot of stuff, it will take me a while to pack it up, I won't be able to finish it before dinner.

Let’s put it this way, Fourth Steward, you go report back to father, congratulate him on my behalf, and explain the situation at Xiaoyu Manor. I will be at his house before lunch tomorrow.

Thank you for your hard work this time. "

After saying that, Yang Qi winked at Xin Che who was standing beside him.

Xin Che immediately stepped forward and stuffed a purse into the butler's hand: "Butler, you must have been exhausted from the journey. This is the money for tea from Miss Third."

This time, the person who came with Tong Xinyun was Song Hongwen’s newly appointed fourth housekeeper—Song Ran.

After weighing the purse silently, Song Ran immediately smiled and bowed to Yang Qi: "Miss Third, you are embarrassing me. This is what I should do.

Don't worry, Third Miss, I will explain the matter of Xiaoyu Manor to the Duke. "

Yang Qi smiled and nodded: "Thank you, butler. Xin Che, see the butler off."

Holding the silver bag in his hand, the smile on Song Ran's face did not diminish at all. He did not expect that the Third Young Lady was such a sensible person. He thought it was just a simple job of picking up people, but now he has earned back all the money for this month.

Xinyun, as the first-class maid beside Yang Qi, had to stay to help pack up since she came to Xiaoyu Manor this time.

"Xinyun, you've worked hard all morning, go down and have a rest first."

Xinyun had been serving Yang Qi for many years, so she naturally knew that the young lady liked to stay alone in the room. She bowed and left.

After everyone left, Yang Qi leaned back in his chair, looking at the table with his hands half-heartedly: "Strange, why did Song Hongwen get promoted now?"

In his previous life, Song Hongwen was not promoted to the third rank until Yang Lan got married.

At that time, Yuan Ruiyin promoted her because of Song Hongwen's long-standing support and the fact that the Crown Princess's family background should not be too low.

Now, what exactly happened?

Is there something that I have overlooked?

"Adu, Xiaoqing." Rubbing his neck, Yang Qi called in a low voice.

Ah Du and Xiao Qing appeared and knelt on the ground at the same time: "Master."

"Go and get ready. I'm going to the East Palace today." The reason why Yang Qi wanted to postpone his return home until tomorrow was to ask His Royal Highness the Crown Prince tonight.

"Yes, master." After receiving Yang Qi's order, Xiaoqing and Adu left the house together.

Yang Qi stayed in the room alone for half an hour until Nanny Zhu came in.

Looking at the young lady who was thinking on the chair, Nanny Zhu said softly: "Young lady, we already know about your return home. Do you need to start packing now?"

The Duke's promotion should be a happy event, but now there is no smile on the young lady's face and she is not very enthusiastic about returning home.

In this situation, Nanny Zhu couldn't help but think more.

"Madam Zhu, I have to go out for a while. Please keep this here and don't let anyone know that I'm going out." Xiaoyu Manor is crowded with people and the Duke's Mansion has sent people to keep an eye on it. If Yang Qi goes out now, Madam Zhu and Mother He still need to guard her in the yard.

"Yes, Miss." Nanny Zhu only now knew what the Miss was planning. She was probably going out to get information.

There is indeed something strange about the Duke's promotion this time. During the time since he was transferred back to Beijing from outside, the Duke has not made any achievements. How come he was suddenly promoted?

If I return to the mansion without knowing anything, I might suffer losses in the future. At this time, I must be absolutely sure!

As expected of a child she had brought up herself, when Yang Qi asked to delay returning home, Nanny Zhu knew that the young lady had other plans in mind.

Looking at the young lady's current appearance, Nanny Zhu felt a little emotional. The young lady has grown too fast in recent days!

After changing clothes, Yang Qi quietly returned to the capital under the escort of Adu and Xiaoqing, heading all the way towards the East Palace.

More than half a year has passed, and the capital is still as bustling as before.

Various vendors were shouting on the street. Yang Qi looked at the girls choosing their black eyebrow pencils in the rouge and powder shop, and the ladies choosing their hairpins in the jewelry shop. She couldn't help but compare their lives with the sad and difficult lives of the people along the way to Xihu. The gap was really too big.

How could these people, who were far away in the capital, holding high positions and enjoying the benefits of the entire Tianyuan Dynasty, know that the people of the Tianyuan Dynasty far away were living in a state of hunger and lack of clothes to wear.