PFC Chapter 161 Father found a mother for himself
Chapter 161 Father found a mother for himself
Emperor Shun of Yuan Dynasty frowned slightly in the imperial study.
Li Jiang didn't understand what was going on. Seeing the emperor frowning, he felt very worried.
"Your Majesty, what troubles have you encountered?"
The Yong'an Marquisate also made a lot of contributions to this disaster relief.
"I don't know how to reward this Yong'an Marquis Mansion." Others can be rewarded with gold, silver, jewelry, calligraphy and paintings, pens, ink, paper and inkstone.
The only thing is that it is not easy to reward the Yong'an Marquis' Mansion. If there are still men in the mansion, the rewards can be mainly given to the men.
But in the battle many years ago, all the men of Yong'an Marquis' family died in battle. To put it bluntly, Yong'an Marquis has fallen.
Li Jiang also knew the Yong'an Marquis. They were a family of loyal heroes, so this matter was indeed tricky.
"Your Majesty, it depends on what you think." If the reward was given normally, it would be a blessing from heaven, and no one would dare to say anything.
Emperor Shun of Yuan Dynasty stood up, put his hands behind his back and wandered around.
"The elderly, the weak, women and children in plain clothes were able to give so much to disaster relief when things were going badly, which shows their broad-mindedness and benevolence."
Li Jiang thought about it and was also in a dilemma.
Thinking of the biggest contributor this time, Li Jiang had an idea.
"Your Majesty, why don't you ask Princess Yongkang? Maybe she has a solution. Maybe she can be promoted to the Marquis of Yong'an and be rewarded with gold, silver, jewelry, silks, calligraphy, paintings, pens, inkstones, etc."
This has been the form of reward throughout history.
Emperor Shun of Yuan Dynasty shook his head and said, "Those should be rewarded, but they...ah."
I remembered that the maid was supposed to bring the silver back home today to announce the decree, and I don’t know if she has come back yet.
"The lady of the Yong'an Marquis's Mansion seems to have no daughter."
Li Jiang didn't know what the emperor meant, but he didn't go up to ask. After all, no matter how glorious the Yong'an Marquis' Mansion was in the past, that was in the past.
Thinking that if he recognized the maid as the emperor's daughter and raised her under the name of the empress, could he also let the maid recognize the wife of Yong'an Marquis as her mother? Now that the maid's status is not ordinary and she is deeply loved, this can be regarded as valuing them.
When Li Jiang brought the imperial edict to the Yong'an Marquis Mansion, the whole mansion was alarmed.
After everyone had placed the incense table and other items, Li Jiang began to read the imperial edict.
"The Emperor, in compliance with the Will of Heaven, proclaims that the Yong'an Marquis's Mansion and his wife have voluntarily assisted the court in disaster relief, reducing many matters for the court and truly doing practical things for the people. I am heartened by this.
In gratitude to the loyalty of the Yong'an Marquis's family and the Yong'an Marquis's wife for their efforts in disaster relief, grain donations, and other donations, I have entrusted my daughter with the Queen, Princess Yongkang, to the Yong'an Marquis' wife for joint care and education. As my in-law, Princess Yongkang is the legitimate daughter of the Yong'an Marquis's family, and she calls the Yong'an Marquis' wife her mother and takes care of her until her death.
"A reward of 1,000 taels of silver, one box of gold and silver nudes each, 20 rolls of silk and satin, 10 gold hairpins, 10 hairpins, 10 pearl flowers each, and 10 pairs of earrings. This is my decree!"
Everyone in Yong'an Marquis's Mansion was shocked. His Majesty made his beloved Princess Yongkang the legitimate daughter of Yong'an Marquis' Mansion? And made her his in-law?
The wife of the Marquis of Yong'an was also shocked when she heard this.
"Madam Yong'an, please accept the order."
After coming back to her senses, the wife of the Marquis of Yong'an immediately followed the imperial edict respectfully, "I thank the Lord for his grace."
After everyone stood up, Li Jiang congratulated them with a smile.
"Congratulations, old lady, the wife of the Marquis of Yong'an. The emperor has not forgotten the Marquis of Yong'an Mansion and has asked his wife to raise and educate his most beloved Princess Yongkang.
From now on, the old lady and the wife of Yong'an Marquis will be blessed. Our princess is the most filial. "
The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law were moved by the emperor's actions. They kept thanking him for his grace and even bowed in the direction of the palace.
The wife of Marquis Yong'an winked at her personal maid, Madam Hu, who understood and picked up the purse.
"Eunuch Li, this is a token of my appreciation. Have a cup of tea."
Li Jiang sighed that the Marquis' Mansion was different. The vision and foresight were not comparable to that of ordinary people. It looked like it was of great importance.
"Thank you, Madam. While the princess is still at the mansion, we have to go to Princess Yongkang's mansion to report this matter. You should also make arrangements. The princess may come to visit in the next two days."
Upon hearing this, Lady Yong'an nodded repeatedly.
"Thank you, Eunuch Li, for your advice."
When Shen Jiarou returned to the princess's mansion, she was shocked when she heard what Eunuch Li said.
"My father found me a new mother?" Oh my god, what is going on?
Nanny Wang and others were also shocked.
Li Jiang pretended to be calm and said, "Princess, it is true. This is the emperor's order."
Alas, it’s not easy to be a slave.
Shen Jiarou knew that he was also delivering a message for someone else, so it was not easy for her to say anything to him.
"This princess will go to the palace with you. I'll see if my father can give me any reason to convince me."
Upon hearing this, Li Jiang accepted his fate and took Princess Yongkang back to the palace.
imperial study room
"Princess Yongkang has arrived!"
Emperor Shun of Yuan Dynasty paused while reviewing the memorials, sighed slightly after a moment, and was about to speak again.
Shen Jiarou walked quickly into the main hall and bowed.
"Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you, Father. May you be well and well."
Emperor Shun of Yuan Dynasty, who had already put down his red brush, put it down just after finishing his tea.
"Yi Yi is back, come and sit down."
Shen Jiarou sat down on the couch with her legs hanging in the middle.
"Father, you should give me an explanation."
A mother suddenly appeared out of nowhere, which would leave everyone speechless.
Emperor Shun of Yuan Dynasty looked at Li Jiang uncomfortably, and the latter lowered his head.
Emperor Shun of Yuan Dynasty sighed, raised his head and looked at the little person in front of him lovingly.
"The Yong'an Marquis's Mansion was full of loyal and brave people, but ten years ago, only the old, weak, women and children were left..."
Shen Jiarou was shocked to hear that the Yong'an Marquis' Mansion was so miserable. In this era, it was really difficult to support the family without a man, let alone a family like the Marquis' Mansion that had been around for generations.
For a moment, Shen Jiarou didn't know what to say. After thinking for a moment, she raised her eyes and looked at her father seriously.
"Father, I understand. Don't worry, I will visit the Yong'an Marquis' Mansion from time to time." Without generals defending the country, there would be no peaceful days.
How can the common people live and work in peace and contentment, and how can the royal descendants and nobles be arrogant and extravagant?
On her way back to the palace, Shen Jiarou was thinking about what she should do best.
"Zirou, take the invitation and leave the palace later. Go to Yong'an Houfu and tell them that I will visit them before noon tomorrow."
Zhang Zirou nodded respectfully, "Yes, Princess."
In the study of Fanghua Palace, the gentle and bright figure of a girl sat at the desk, writing a letter.
After writing, she picked it up and blew it gently.
Zhang Zirou accepted the gift and turned to leave.
The carriage of Princess Yongkang stopped in front of the Yong'an Marquis Mansion.
The guards were stunned. Was that the carriage from Princess Yongkang's mansion?
A young girl got out of the carriage, got off gracefully and walked towards them.
"Hello, I am the maid of Princess Yongkang, and I would like to see the wife of Marquis Yong'an."
The guard bowed and said, "Please wait!"
Madam has informed the entire mansion about today's imperial edict, saying that Princess Yongkang will visit the mansion soon.
But they didn't expect that someone would be sent so quickly.
In the backyard, the maid hurried into the house.
"Madam, someone has been sent from the Princess's Mansion."
The wife of the Marquis of Yong'an, who was still checking Zhuangzi's income, suddenly let go when she heard the voice, and the account book fell on the desk.
"Quick, please!"
Zhang Zirou followed the maid all the way into the main courtyard.
The noble lady sitting on the couch must be the wife of Marquis Yong'an.
"Your servant is here to see the wife of the Marquis of Yong'an. Greetings, Madam!"