The He family held a happy event and got promoted on this day, which made them even happier.
Mrs. Sui was promoted to the second rank Madam at the beginning of the year. Half a year later, she was promoted two ranks again and became the fourth rank Honglu Temple Minister.
These two incidents have become a hot topic for people in the capital to talk about after dinner.
Cheng Wanwan was sitting in the carriage and could hear people on the street talking non-stop through the curtains of the carriage.
"Do you think Mrs. Sui can still go up?"
"It will definitely be promoted. I bet that Mrs. Sui will become a first-class imperial concubine within a year."
"I bet that Mrs. Sui, the young minister of Honglu Temple, will be promoted to another level within three years."
"Don't just talk here. The gambling shop is open. Let's go and bet some money. If Mrs. Sui gets promoted, we can both win money."
"..."
People on the street flocked to the gambling house.
Cheng Wanwan didn't know whether to laugh or cry. Her little trouble could actually get the gambling house to open. She really didn't know what to say.
"Mom..." Zhao Sidan looked at her with worry, "Can we not go?"
Zhao Sanniu nodded like a fool: "Assab is a long way away. It takes at least two or three months to go back and forth. Sidan and I will be worried if my mother goes to such a far place."
"I am the Young Minister of Honglu Temple, and it is within my scope of responsibility to go to foreign countries as ambassadors. As a human being, you cannot just enjoy the glory brought by your status without doing practical things." Cheng Wanwan said earnestly, "In The two of you must keep these words in mind."
Zhao Sidan pursed his lips.
Although there was no war in Assab, he would pass by the Yue clan when going to Assab. The Yue clan was really in chaos, and he was afraid that something would happen to his mother.
However, he knew very clearly that as long as it was something decided by his mother, eighteen cows could not bring it back.
Not to mention, this is a political matter, a national matter, and a responsibility that cannot be shied away from.
"Besides, I have never been to Saibei before." Cheng Wanwan said with a smile, "Follow the Assab royal family heading north, and you will definitely receive the best hospitality and stay in the best palaces along the way. Take a comfortable trip, see the scenery, and feel the cultural customs of different landforms, just think of it as a publicly funded trip, how comfortable it is.”
Thinking about it like this, I suddenly became mentally excited.
For Cheng Wanwan, who had never traveled much in his previous life, it seemed like a good deal to be able to take such a trip at public expense.
Seeing her expectant look, Zhao Sidan and Zhao Sanniu couldn't help but look at each other, and then sighed in unison.
After the mother and son arrived home in a carriage, it was already dark.
Zhao Sidan said that some important matters needed to be discussed with his colleagues. Zhao Sanniu said that they were going to the military camp. The two left the yard and rode towards the outskirts of Beijing.
The two rode horses to De'an Lane on the outskirts of Beijing, where Cheng Zhao lived.
"Big cousin!"
Zhao Sidan walked through the door and went straight to Cheng Zhao's study, where he saw Shen Zheng was there.
After Shen Zheng drank the He family's wedding wine, he followed Cheng Zhao back directly, mainly asking about some court matters.
He knew that Cheng Zhao was smart. Sometimes when he encountered something uncertain, he would come to Cheng Zhao for an idea and then deal with it.
"Why are you two here?" Shen Zheng stood up, "Sanniu, it's so late. If you don't go to the military camp to guard, what are you doing here?"
Zhao Sanniu snorted: "Only you three civil servants are allowed to discuss matters, and I am not allowed to participate?"
He sat down and took a sip of tea, "Big cousin, Sidan and I are in trouble. Let me ask you what to do."
Cheng Zhao's expression became solemn: "What's the trouble?"
"It's about my mother's promotion today." Zhao Sidan sighed, "The imperial court sent my mother to Assab as an envoy. Autumn has arrived, and winter is about to begin. The road is not easy to walk. Two or three people come and go. Yue, what should I do if something happens on the road?"
Shen Zheng frowned: "The emperor sent General He to lead the troops to escort us, so there should be no problem with safety."
"There is a garrison in the capital and a royal guard in the palace, so troubles often happen." Zhao Sidan raised his eyes, "My third brother and I want to go on a mission to Assab with my mother. Does my eldest cousin think it's okay?"
Cheng Zhao has the highest official position among several people, and is also the one who has been an official in the court for the longest time. He was once an editor of the Hanlin Academy, and now he is an official of the Zhanshi Mansion. He has come into contact with the emperor and the prince, so You will have a better understanding of the situation in the court.
He thought for a while and said: "The reason given by the court for this mission to Assab is to promote exchanges between the two countries, but in fact there is an inside story related to Assab's internal affairs. I don't know the specifics. But one thing is for sure, if you go to Assab, there will definitely be no peace, and the worries of Sanniu and Sidan are also my worries."
Shen Zheng also became serious: "Since there are other internal reasons for Asab's mission, the imperial court will definitely arrange for civil servants and generals to accompany him."
Zhao Sanniu's eyes lit up: "Brother Zheng is still smart. Since I can't stop my mother, I will go with you. I am a seventh-grade general promoted by the master. It does not count that I escort the Assab royal family back to the court." Is it too much?"
"I'll try to see if I can go with you." Cheng Zhao said, "I have some friendship with Mr. Zhang."
Shen Zheng rubbed his chin: "If you all go, then I will go too. I will go back and ask my father if he has any connections."
Zhao Sidan: "..."
The third brother is looking for his master, the eldest cousin is looking for Mr. Zhang, and brother Zheng has a biological father... What about him, is he just staring?
He was a seventh-rank official who had just entered the court and had no connections in the court.
For the first time, he realized how important it was to make connections.
He held his chin in distress and sighed quietly.
On the way back, Zhao Sanniu comforted him: "I'm here to protect you, so don't worry. Don't think too much."
Zhao Sidan was not at ease at all.
The third brother is the least smart among the four brothers. He is easily deceived. It seems more dangerous to leave my mother to the third brother...
That night, Zhao Sidan barely slept.
It was still dark the next day, and he went to attend the morning court in a daze. The court happened to tell him about escorting the Assab royal family back to the court.
After going to court, he directly blocked King Qin's way.
No seventh-grade official was qualified to talk directly to the King of Qin, but Zhao Sidan's biological mother was Mrs. Chaosui.
"Your Majesty, please take a moment to speak."
Zhao Sidan and King Qin walked to a relatively quiet area at the entrance of the hall.
King Qin unfolded his fan and laughed: "You kid, haven't you always avoided me? It's strange today."
Zhao Sidan touched his nose, coughed and said: "Isn't it important for me to ask the prince? I would like to ask the prince to do a favor regardless of the previous suspicion."
He stated his request in a few words, and looked at King Qin with a pair of black eyes full of expectation... This was the only way he could find, and he only hoped that King Qin would make a concession to the emperor and include him in the envoy team. Among...
King Qin paused with the fan in his hand: "You are the editor of the Hanlin Academy. No matter what happens, it will not be your turn to go to Assab as an envoy. What are you daydreaming about?"
If you want to go, he will go too.
Follow Mrs. Sui on her mission to Assab, and spend two or three months getting along on the road, maybe...
He closed the paper fan and said, "I won't talk nonsense with you, kid. I'll go find the emperor brother."
Zhao Sidan: "..."
It's over, it's over, he found the wrong person.
