When he returned to Lin's house, he met Lin Youquan at the door. Jia Lian told him that the date for his journey south had been set and asked him to prepare the fortune ship and arrange the entourage to hold the coffin as soon as possible.
Lin Youquan naturally responded happily.
Lin Ruhai's wish is to return to his hometown. In addition, the Lin family does not have many relatives and friends in Beijing, so Jia Lian and others only prepared early in the morning for Lin Ruhai to stay in Beijing for the first seven days, and then let Daiyu return home with the coffin. , and was finally buried peacefully in the Lin family's ancestral grave in Suzhou.
"I dare to ask Mr. Hou, this is..."
Lin Youquan's eyes had long caught a glimpse of the... imperial edict held by Zhao'er in both hands behind Jia Lian?
Lin Youquan also had some knowledge and knew that Jia Lian was a popular figure in front of Emperor Ning Kang. It was not surprising that he got the emperor's order.
However, if it was given to Jia Lian, Jia Lian would have already announced his acceptance of the edict as soon as he came out of the palace. In this case, Jia Lian only needs to put the edict away, so why bother asking someone to present it? Is it just to show off?
The Marquis is obviously not such a person.
Could it be that the owner of this imperial edict is someone else?
Thinking of this, the housekeeper couldn't help but get excited.
After all, in the Lin family at this time, apart from Jia Lian, they were the only ones qualified to receive the imperial edict. Could it be that the emperor finally cared about the master's interests and wanted to grant him a posthumous title?
The emperor might be stingy with rewards for those who were extremely popular during their lifetime, but after death, if they really made great contributions to the court, the emperor would still not be stingy in giving them some extremely high honors.
For example, be given a "Wenzheng" title, or be entitled to enjoy the Ancestral Temple?
In short, no matter what it is, it is a great honor for the Lin family.
Jia Lian looked back, with a smile in his eyes, and said with a smile, "Uncle Quan will know if you follow me here."
After saying that, Jia Lian went directly to the mourning hall regardless of what Lin Youquan was thinking.
In the mourning hall, Wang Xifeng, Daiyu, and Lin Ruhai's two concubines were all kneeling in front of the mourning hall.
Lin Ruhai's two concubines were both given to Lin Ruhai by Daiyu's mother Jia Min when she was still alive, and they were both honest and responsible people.
Perhaps all the tears she should have cried were gone. Perhaps because Wang Xifeng was by her side, Daiyu looked calmer at this time. She knelt obediently in front of the brazier and added paper money and other items into the brazier.
The little fairy's behavior of burning paper money is also elegant and aesthetic. She puts it in small piles and small piles, taking her time.
Until he caught a glimpse of Jia Lian coming in, his movements were a little unbalanced.
"You are back. What do you want the emperor to do?"
Wang Xifeng was a little concerned because she knew that Jia Lian had been called into the palace by the emperor, so she kept waiting at the Lin family.
Jia Lian gave her a calm look, then looked at Daiyu with a smile, pretending to be serious: "Lin Daiyu came forward to listen to the order."
Everyone was surprised. Daiyu's eyes widened for a moment and she stared at Jia Lian blankly.
It wasn't until she saw Jia Lian walking in front of her, unfolding the imperial edict that she belatedly took two steps back, knelt down again, followed her only experience, bowed slightly to Jia Lian, and responded in a low voice: "Lin Daiyu, listen Purpose……"
Although Daiyu's reaction was very cute, Jia Lian couldn't say much at this time, and read aloud: "I am an ex-convict, Tan Hua Lang, Lantai Ling Lin Hai, loyal to the country, dedicated to the public, and worthy of being an example for civil servants. After hearing about his death, My heart is sad.
I heard that Daiyu, the daughter of Lin Hai, is gentle and demure. She is a lady from a well-known family. She is a role model for ladies in the world. She was granted the title of "Lin" by the Lord of the Township.
Admire this. "
After Jia Lian read the imperial edict, he smiled at Daiyu who looked blank and said, "Lin Xiangjun, you still haven't accepted the edict."
"The daughter of the people accepted the decree, thank you...the emperor..."
It's so pitiful that with Daiyu's personality, it's really hard for her to behave like this.
She even complained a little in her heart, what a big deal the "village king" was, why did Brother Lian want to embarrass her in public and make her look embarrassed...
Daiyu herself felt that she had made a fool of herself, but others didn't think so at all.
Looking at Daiyu who received the imperial edict in a daze and didn't know what to do next, everyone looked at her with envy or joy.
Is the girl a country lady? Although I don’t know what Xiang Jun is, he sounds like a government official.
Lin Youquan, who was kneeling outside, was the happiest. If he hadn't been worried about the wrong place, he would have wanted to stand up and dance to vent his inner excitement.
Master, have you seen that your only worry has become unnecessary.
It turns out that before Lin Ruhai died, he did not regret promising Daiyu to Jia Lian. Because Jia Lian at that time was already the best choice for him.
But he still couldn't help but be a little worried. Everyone said that Jia Lian's wife Wang was a powerful person. Lin Ruhai couldn't help but worry that if Daiyu married in the future, she would be bullied by Wang Xifeng.
Therefore, he was so pleased when he first heard Jia Lian say that when he made another meritorious service, he would find a way to obtain a royal status for Daiyu.
Because for a woman, having a royal status is equivalent to having a protective golden body.
With a distinguished status and Jia Lian's protection, Daiyu should be able to sit back and relax.
As someone who watched Lin Ruhai grow up, Lin Youquan knew everything about the Lin family. He originally thought that even if Jia Lian really did what he said, it would take many years before he could find an identity for Daiyu. Who would have thought that just after the master died, the second master Lian would do it!
Yes, Lin Youquan felt that it was Jia Lian who did it.
Although the imperial edict stated that it was because of Lin Ruhai's meritorious service that the emperor bestowed favor on Daiyu.
However, Lin Ruhai's illness was so severe that it was difficult to treat, and it was no longer just a day or two, but as long as half a year!
If the emperor really wanted to show favor to Lin Ruhai, why would he have gone there earlier? Why did Second Master Lian have to be used? Moreover, Second Master Lian went to the palace and got such a favor?
So the answer is already very clear. This matter must have been planned carefully by Mr. Lian. Of course, the fact that the master has devoted himself to the court for so many years is also an indispensable prerequisite.
Lin Youquan could think of this, and next to her, Sister Feng, who was rolling her eyes, could naturally think of it too.
But she didn't pay too much attention to this, because whether it was true as written in the imperial edict, whether the emperor received the reward because of Lin Ruhai's kindness to his daughter, or because Jia Lian used some means to help Daiyu get the reward, it all pointed to one thing...
As for Daiyu, she really had no choice but to win over her.
Because the former means that the emperor cares about his beloved ministers and orphans. As long as the emperor cares, no one dares to bully Daiyu, let alone her?
If it is the latter, it means that Jia Lian's holy scroll has reached a level that she cannot imagine. Since Jia Lian has such ability, she can only please and fawn over him instead of going against him.
For such a husband, if they work together, both parties win, but if they divide, she is destined to lose alone.
She's not that stupid.
So the first person to react came to his senses, stood up, helped Daiyu up, and said with a smile: "Girl Lin, congratulations. Zizi, Lord Lin Xiang? I have only heard of it before, county lord, township lord, is the township lord an official? Or is it? What level of command is it?"
It's no wonder that Wang Xifeng is short-sighted. He can't even figure out the meaning of Xiangjun. It's just because for women in the world, except for the clan, the only status they can obtain is to rely on their husbands and sons to obtain the title of wife.
Jia Lian saw that Daiyu and others were not very clear, so he smiled and said: "Xiang Jun, it is a title. As for the rank, it is fourth rank. Well, Sister Lin... From now on, you will be of the same rank as me. oh."
"It's actually a title..."
Sister Feng finally showed a bit of amusement, her eyes dark. To Sister Feng, even if Daiyu gets a royal decree, it is nothing, because Sister Feng herself is a first-grade marquise. There is a more noble woman than her in the world, at least one whose rank cannot be higher than hers.
Therefore, no matter what rank the country gentleman is, judging from his name, he is definitely not the first rank. Definitely beneath her.
But it just wasn't the imperial decree... Although it was only the fourth rank, it was not in the same system, which always made her feel like she couldn't control Daiyu anymore.
There is no way, Sister Feng is so controlling. Even if Daiyu's identity is not in the same system as hers, she will be lost...
Other girls and servants also came forward to congratulate Daiyu.
Faced with everyone's affection, Daiyu finally understood the meaning of this "noble status". In my heart, I finally felt a little more serious.
She herself doesn't care about fame. But she knew that others cared.
If she marries an ordinary person, the young couple can just forget about it. But she was going to marry Lian's second brother, and she was also the second wife...a title that didn't sound very nice! Therefore, such an external identity can just make up for her shortcomings and protect her from criticism by villains!
As for what Jia Lian said was of the same rank as him... Daiyu couldn't help but roll her eyes at Jia Lian, knowing that Jia Lian was talking about her status as a military attache.
Brother Lian is still so talkative. He, a first-grade marquis, comes to make fun of me, a fourth-grade Xiangjun... Xiangjun, Lin Xiangjun, I feel very good.
Thinking of this, Daiyu couldn't help but squeeze the hand holding the imperial edict a little tighter for the first time, feeling a nervous yet joyful emotion rising up, which made her feel a little ashamed. When did I become so worthless!
Jia Lian saw that Daiyu didn't like to be watched, so he told her: "Your Majesty knows that my sister is hot and filial, so he is merciful and allows my sister not to go to the palace to express her gratitude. Therefore, Sister Lin, it is better to take the imperial edict back and put it away before hanging around here." If you look carefully, Sister Feng will steal everyone's attention. Look, her eyes are filled with jealousy."
"Go, go, what are you talking about?"
Sister Feng spat at Jia Lian dissatisfiedly. After all, he was a generous person, so she also smiled and asked Daiyu to go back to the house, and said that she would help take care of him outside and everything would be fine.
After seeing off Daiyu, Wang Xifeng found an opportunity to pull Jia Lian to a quiet place and ask about the reason.
"Girl Lin's favor, was it you who helped her get it? You are really capable. You can even help her get this status... But then again, you are so worried about me that you have to get her such a status. Only with your identity can you be safe?"
Sister Feng looked at Jia Lian with a half-smile, with unspeakable amusement in her eyes.
She was so outspoken that Jia Lian really believed that she had let go of her knot. Because based on his understanding of Sister Feng, if Sister Feng is really holding back her emotions, she will not show any emotion at all, and will only wait until the day when Tu Qiongdeng meets her.
The more she inquired, the more magnanimous she became.
"You think highly of me. That's a rare status that even royal ladies seek. How could I possibly get it?
Besides, in what name did I help Sister Lin get it?
Isn't it clearly stated in the imperial edict? It was because my uncle's loyalty to the emperor and patriotism made His Majesty take pity on him, so he issued the edict.
You are the one who is suspicious! If I really didn't trust you, now that I am successful and famous, I would have divorced you, a trouble-loving bitch, and married someone else. "
One sentence made Wang Xifeng blush.
However, the couple has been interacting for more than a day or two, and they understand each other's feelings.
Just as Jia Lian missed her, the more Jia Lian said this, the more it proved that Jia Lian would not divorce her. On the contrary, even the princess did not disturb her status.
No matter how good Lin Yatou is, she can't be more powerful than the princess, right?
This was one of the reasons why she could choose to accept Daiyu.
I have already recognized Jia Lian's words in my heart. No matter how powerful Jia Lian is, he will never be able to dominate the emperor.
After admiring Daiyu for having a good father, she ignored this incident and pinched Jia Lian's arm. Sister Feng pretended to be angry and said: "It's too late for you to regret it now. The Queen Mother gave you a marriage in the first place. What a great opportunity to divorce me, but you didn't seize it.
Now even if you want to go back to the Queen Mother and try to climb a high branch, I'm afraid the Queen Mother won't pay attention to you. "
Wang Xifeng looked very proud. Although the incident last year was a bit embarrassing, it was still something she could be proud of for the rest of her life.
In this world, all wealth, fame and fortune, right and wrong, are all empty to women. Only the love of a husband is the envy of thousands of women.
I would like to ask, how many men in the world can face the forced marriage of the Queen Mother and the Princess and refuse to divorce their wives and marry another?
Just look at Chen Shimei in the drama and you will know.
Sister Feng is a radiant beauty, Jia Lian has long confirmed this. Smiling so cleverly and flirting with him at this time is a different kind of style.
Seeing that she still dared to pinch him, Jia Lian was naturally not polite, and slapped her plump buttocks with a slap, followed by a soft "pop" sound, and a soft and soft counterattack, which made Jia Lian feel a little shocked and a little bit... The meaning of crispy and refreshing.
Especially when he saw Sister Feng's eyes suddenly turning pale, with unspeakable resentment in her eyes, Jia Lian couldn't help coughing twice. After glancing at Ping'er and Xiangling who were also blushing next to him, he came closer. Sister Feng lowered her voice in her ear and said, "I know you want it. Now I'll wait. I'll take good care of you when I get back home."
"Death sign." Some Sister Feng, who was used to Jia Lian's rogue behavior, kicked Jia Lian to show dissatisfaction.
