If Rong Qingqing heard this at this moment, she would definitely be so angry that she would tear her fan, and she would probably not be able to swallow the wine and food that Xu gave her to celebrate.

Shen Yiran was very touched and immediately bowed to express his gratitude. He held Qiuju's hand and said, "Sister Qiuju, the old lady is so kind to me. I will never forget this kindness!"

Yes, if Song Zhou had encountered such a thing in her previous life, she would have been forced to find a solution.

If she refused, the whip would be soaked in water and hit her.

Thinking of that feeling, Shen Yiran felt his hair stand on end.

Bo Jinnian stepped forward and held Shen Yiran's shoulders: "I feel relieved now. Don't be too sad. If I can help, I will do my best."

help?

Shen Yiran thought that it was good enough that she didn't take advantage of his misfortune.

"Thank you, Lord Marquis."

"However, if my father has not asked you for help, please do not interfere. My father values ​​his reputation more than anything else. If he knew that you helped him keep his official position, he would insist on resigning."

Bo Jinnian nodded and said, "Okay, go in and have a rest."

As if to comfort Shen Yiran, Bo Jinnian slept in the room again, held her hand, and must have looked at her before closing his eyes.

Shen Yiran didn't think it was a big deal at first, and he gained so much, so he felt very warm in his heart.

After court the next day, the emperor kept Bo Jinnian alone.

In the imperial study, the emperor said comfortingly: "There are many memorials about your father-in-law's family in the court that would also implicate you, but I have stopped them all."

Upon hearing this, Bo Jinnian immediately knelt down and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty!"

The emperor smiled and waved him to stand up: "Alright, they are just making random accusations, without any substantial evidence. I know your family doesn't have much contact with the Taifu Mansion."

After hearing this, Bo Jinnian thought for a while and said, "The Taifu family doesn't think highly of my wife."

The emperor thought about it and said, "That's good."

"I kept you here this time because I wanted to ask you a question. I haven't agreed to the resignation of the Grand Tutor yet, and I want to see what you think."

Bo Jinnian had already received Shen Yiran's advance warning, and at this moment he thanked him and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty. Your Excellency Taifu has been a man of integrity all his life, and I dare not help him secretly."

The emperor was very happy to hear this, and his attitude towards the tutor improved a lot.

"Now that we've talked, don't kneel down. I have another task for you."

Bo Jinnian never used his favor to show off his favor, and said earnestly: "It is my wish to help Your Majesty relieve his worries."

The emperor was very satisfied: "I need you to go to Zhengzhou to arrange disaster relief. The local officials have already sent me the instructions. I think you are the most suitable person."

Disaster relief is naturally a good job, and if you are a corrupt official, you can make a lot of money from it.

But there are some places that are too barren and too dangerous, and no one wants to go there.

Therefore, every time there was disaster relief, the emperor would think of Bo Jinnian first, because Bo Jinnian was not only efficient, but also satisfied the people and no one dared to engage in corruption.

"I accept your order!"

As long as Bo Jinnian agrees, this matter can be considered accomplished.

The emperor thought for a moment and said, "I heard that your three ladies were eating and chanting. I think this kind of friendship is very good and can serve as a moral model. I will tell the Ministry of Rites and inform the whole country."

Bo Jinnian immediately knelt down to express his gratitude.

The emperor continued, "The three ladies are granted second-class imperial edicts. The Ministry of Rites will deliver the edicts and other books to your residence in two days. When you come back, I will give you a generous reward!"

Bo Jinnian cupped his hands and said, "This is what I should do. Your Majesty has shown me your grace, and I am grateful in my heart."

Two days later, the imperial edict was delivered to the mansion. Although everyone in the mansion knew about it, they were all very excited when they actually saw the team sent by the Ministry of Rites walking along the street into the mansion.

Bo Jinxiu, Bo Jinjue and Bo Jinnian went out together and knelt on the ground to greet them.

Although the three ladies didn't care about this, they still changed into ordinary clothes and came out to greet them.

Even Xu was eager to show up, and she knelt behind him, holding her maid.

"This kind of honor can only be obtained in my mansion, right?"

Bo Jinjue said with pride.

Rong Qingqing echoed, "That's right. Our father's wife has passed away, but His Majesty has conferred titles on all three concubines of the Marquis' Mansion. This is simply a great gift from heaven!"

exactly.

Only the legal wife could be granted an imperial decree.

Xu also said excitedly: "Three ladies, please open it and take a look at what the imperial edict's clothing looks like?"

Rong Qingqing smiled faintly when she heard this and said, "My grandmother was also a second-class imperial official back then. I have seen the clothes she wore."

Xu rolled her eyes at her unhappily, then suddenly smiled and said, "From now on, you don't have to go to Yangzhou if you want to see it. Wait until Third Brother's wife is granted an imperial decree, and then ask her to show it to you."

Shen Yiran was arranging to send the people from the palace who had sent the gifts, and told the housekeeper to come over. When he heard this, he was about to retort, but the old lady said first: "Stop bickering all day long, do more work and talk less!"

Xu and Rong Qingqing watched Shen Yiran come over with a smile on his face and report this and that. They looked at each other and both resented the old lady's partiality in their hearts.

However, when the box was opened, everyone's attention was attracted by the lady's attire.

Even Bo Jinxiu and Bo Jinjue couldn't help but take a few more glances.

Bo Jinxiu suddenly said, "Our mansion has received such a favor from His Majesty, I can't just sit there and do nothing anymore. Third brother, can you help me find a job?"

When Shen Yiran heard the word "also", he knew that Bo Jinxiu had misunderstood.

Bo Jinjue did not give Bo Jinnian face and sneered on the spot: "Brother, you are probably overthinking it. You probably saw that I had an errand so you thought it was the Marquis who helped me? That's a huge misunderstanding!"

There was sarcasm and resentment in his words.

Bo Jinxiu listened and looked at Bo Jinnian who was silent: "Then it must be that you didn't ask the third brother. Now, in order to help the Marquis' Mansion to move forward, the eldest brother formally asked the third brother to help me. The third brother will definitely help me, right?"

Bo Jinnian couldn't refuse, so he said, "His Majesty ordered me to go to Zhengzhou to provide disaster relief immediately. If you are willing to go with me, I will definitely ask for credit for you when I come back."

Shen Yiran felt a little worried after hearing this. This Bo Jinxiu was simply a spoiled young man from a wealthy family. Asking him to follow the army on a long journey to provide disaster relief would simply cause trouble.

"Zhengzhou, I remember the mountains there are high and the roads are long. I'm afraid you'll have to travel under the stars if you follow the army, right?"

Bo Jinnian nodded after hearing what Shen Yiran said, "It is a bit hard, but it is not as hard as fighting on the battlefield. It is just traveling and transporting disaster relief food. Isn't this considered easy?"

Xu heard this, but she just kept saying to Bo Jinxiu: "Didn't you just say that you wanted to bring honor to the Marquis's Mansion?"

Bo Jinxiu just wants to find a clerical job like the second brother, who wants to follow him to provide disaster relief?

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