To support exiled officials, start by worshipping the God of Wealth

Chapter 288 Li Yulan's Engagement

King Anmu's tomb is not in the imperial mausoleum.

But in Qingquan County.

Song Wang wanted to go to Qingquan County at night. He led his horse out of the back door, but saw someone sleeping against the door. He was silent for a while, but finally bent down and patted her shoulder.

"Wake up."

Qiu Man opened her eyes, rubbed her cold face, and thought of the important matter here. She said, "Sir Song, are you going on a long journey? Take me with you. I want to go too."

Without waiting for Song Wang to speak.

A woman came running over from a distance. She was Fang Nuan, the cook of the Ministry of Justice. They had seen her before. Fang Nuan held the parcel straps with shining eyes.

"I guessed that you were going to investigate a case, so I came to you specially. Do I have a talent for investigating cases?"

I originally just wanted to leave secretly.

But was discovered by two people.

Song Wang asked: "Why are you here if you are not staying in the Ministry of Justice?"

Fang Nuan said sincerely: "I want to go with you to investigate the case. Don't worry, I will do my best to help you and will never hold you back!"

"You cook well in the Ministry of Justice." Song Wang was about to leave when he stopped. He turned around and met Qiu Man's nervous gaze, "Let's go."

"Okay!" Qiu Man followed the man happily.

Fang Nuan stood in front and got angry: "Sir, you are biased! Why do you take her and not me?"

Song Wang said: "She is the daughter of the Marquis's Mansion. Besides, you have a passion for investigating cases, but everyone in the Ministry of Justice has it. Do I have to take everyone with me? Cook well. If I hear someone complain that you don't take it seriously and cook badly, don't blame me for changing a cook."

Fang Nuan said anxiously: "If I really want to investigate the case, please take me with you. I will definitely make delicious food for you."

Song Wang's tone became more serious: "I am not going there to enjoy myself."

He jumped on his horse and reached out his hand to Qiu Man. The two of them disappeared on the dark road, leaving Fang Nuan with red eyes and nowhere to vent her anger.

Fang Nuan clenched her fist and swore secretly.

"Master Song, I will definitely find a chance to prove myself!"

Leaning in the man's arms.

Feeling a different kind of warmth in the cold winter, Qiu Man was very grateful to Song Wang. Ever since she learned the truth about her mother's death, hatred had been growing in her heart.

开出

Black fruit.

Want to kill, want revenge.

She looked up and asked, "I feel like Fang Nuan seems to be very interested in investigating cases. Maybe she's a great genius in investigating cases?"

Song Wang gripped the reins tightly and said calmly, "As I said before, everyone wants to solve a case, but not everyone is a genius. I once asked my men to investigate Fang Nuan, and they found that she had no clue or ability to solve a case. To put it bluntly, she was just self-righteous and showing off her ability."

"Oh..." Qiu Man nodded, not quite understanding.

Song Wang thought of something: "Did the Marquis agree?"

Qiu Man said: "I don't know. I left a letter and ran away secretly. Sir Song, don't worry. I am responsible for my own actions."

"I'll take you home." Song Wang changed direction and sighed, "Forget it, let's go to Qingquan County first, and then come to apologize when we come back."

-

Shouchun Courtyard was bustling with activity.

The Minister of Rites came in person to propose marriage. He looked at the grandparents and grandchildren in the room, exchanged glances with his wife and son, and his smile was reserved.

"Are the Marquis and his wife not here?"

Li Yulan clenched her hands nervously and looked at her grandmother with a wronged look.

During this period, she had seen her granddaughter's filial piety. Madam Li said, "My daughter-in-law is not in good health, and the Marquis is busy, so I didn't inform them. I'm really sorry."

Mrs. Hu stood up slightly to stop Madam Li's actions.

She flattered him, "Don't bother. It's the same for you. As long as the Marquis and the Madam have no objection, then, then is the marriage settled?"

But I dare not offend the old lady.

Madam Li nodded and said, "I watched Yulan grow up. She has always stayed by Yi Hui's side and served him. She is very filial. I am reluctant to let her get married so early."

Mrs. Hu said hurriedly, "We will treat Yulan as our own daughter, and Xue'er will also treat her well."

Hu Xue stepped forward and bowed to the old lady.

"I will definitely treat Yulan well, please rest assured."

"Well." Madam Li smiled on her tired face. She took Li Yulan's hand and placed it in Hu Xue's palm. "Have you set a date for the wedding?"

Hu Xue held Li Yulan's hand and said affectionately, "Good things should be done sooner rather than later. It will be scheduled for the beginning of next month."

Old Madam Li looked at Li Yulan in surprise. They had discussed this matter privately and were afraid of any changes, so they decided to keep it a secret from the Marquis and Yi Hui and get married as soon as possible.

But she didn't expect it.

The granddaughter discussed it with Hu Xue so quickly.

"Well, then I will reluctantly give it up."

Lord Hu stood up and clasped his fists: "Please tell the old lady about the Marquis and his wife."

"Okay, okay." Madam Li nodded. Seeing the others getting up to leave, she said, "The three of you should walk slowly. The road is slippery. I'm sorry I can't see you off."

Soon, Li Yulan came back after seeing the guests off.

When I met my grandmother's cold gaze, the little joy in my heart disappeared.

She knelt on the ground, her eyes red and she choked with sobs, "Grandma, are you blaming me for taking the initiative and setting the wedding date too early? But I'm really afraid that if I'm discovered, you'll be implicated."

Madam Li has met all kinds of people.

But the Marquis had no concubines, so he couldn't have children, and he didn't have a good relationship with his daughter-in-law. He could only rely on this granddaughter who had power over him and was easy to control.

As she thought about it, her eyes relaxed slightly.

"Don't think too much. I'm just wondering, what should I do if the Marquis finds out?"

Li Yulan wiped her tears and lowered her head: "Granddaughter thought you were angry, grandma, please don't be angry, otherwise I will feel guilty even if I die. Now that the matter has been settled, parents should agree to it for your sake, right?"

Hearing this, Madam Li thought for a moment.

"Well, the Hu family will spread the news of the marriage when they return. The Marquis probably will give up for the sake of the two families' reputation. But Yulan, don't provoke Jiusu again. Live a good life, get promoted and make money. If you can help Hu Xue achieve merit and win the emperor's favor, you may be able to win the Marquis' favor again."

Li Yulan knelt on the ground and kowtowed.

"The granddaughter remembers her grandmother's teachings."

After leaving Shouchun Courtyard, she had a smug smile on her face. After hiding in the darkness for so long, finally something good happened to her: she could marry into the Shangshu Mansion.

No longer afraid of the control of the Marquis's Mansion.

In addition, the Minister of Rites was in charge of etiquette, sacrifices, banquets, and tributes, so she would come into contact with more nobles.

Li Yulan narrowed her eyes and said to herself, "Jiusu, you are very smart, but I don't know if you can avoid the rules and etiquette, and the majesty of the emperor?"

In the evening, Lord Li returned on horseback and happened to meet the Minister of Rites. He thought the two would greet each other politely as usual, but unexpectedly, he saw the Minister of Rites speaking in high spirits.

"My Lord, congratulations."

Lord Li was puzzled: "Why are you so happy?"

"Your daughter..." The Minister of Rites reminded the prince in a low voice when he saw that the prince was in a bad mood.

Lord Li thought of Yu Yu. It seemed that the whole Shengjing already knew that his daughter had returned. It was time to put the matter of recognizing her as a relative on the agenda. He smiled and nodded.

"Thank you, Lord Hu. I am indeed very happy."

When Minister Hu heard this, hey, this matter is settled!

But you don’t know that the more happily you laugh now, the more sad you will be when you cry in a few days.

"My Lord, please take care."