Seeing Zhang Jia come in, Liu Runlin and Liu Haojia immediately led people to greet him. However, everyone present had sharp eyes and noticed that Zhang Jia's face seemed not to be good. However, everyone didn't take it seriously and thought it was due to being busy during this period. After all, Emperor Wanli's wedding had not been long and there were many things to deal with in the palace.
After Zhang Jia greeted everyone, he said loudly: "Long live the Lord's will, Gu Ningbo and Liu Runlin kneel down to accept it!"
After hearing Zhang Jia's words, someone immediately brought the prepared incense case. Liu Runlin and his son were kneeling behind the incense table. Zhang Jia picked up the first imperial edict and began to recite it loudly: "The emperor is destined to carry the emperor, and the edict says: Gu Ningbo of the Ming Dynasty, Liu Runlin, the commander-in-chief of the Royal Navy, is an honest official... I hereby enter Gu Ninghou, I hope... I admire this! "
After Zhang Jia read, everyone murmured in envy. However, many people have actually guessed this purpose. After all, Liu Runlin is Liu Haojia's father. There is no reason why his son should be a marquis and his father is just an earl! What's more, Liu Runlin is now in charge of the Royal Navy. He is an important minister, and he needs to show his identity. Now it is appropriate to take this opportunity to promote him to a marquis, and it is even a little late!
After Liu Runlin thanked Emperor Wanli, he stood up and took the imperial edict with both hands and placed it on the incense table to offer it. Only then did everyone come forward to congratulate Liu Runlin. Liu Runlin's face flushed with excitement and he kept thanking everyone.
At this time, Zhang Jia coughed, and everyone immediately dispersed in understanding so that he could read out the second imperial edict.
Sure enough, Zhang Jia opened the second imperial edict and said: "The emperor is destined to be blessed by heaven, and he said:... Congratulations to Wu Ninghou on his wedding, and a special pair of jade Ruyi. I hope... to admire this!"
After hearing this decree, everyone was shocked and fell silent. The entire hall was so silent that you could hear a pin drop! Because this will is so unusual!
Normally speaking, if Liu Haojia, the marquis, is newly married, his wife will definitely be rewarded by imperial decree. Even a noble concubine like Tan Cuiying will be given a title! But this imperial edict was bare. It only rewarded a pair of jade Ruyi and nothing else!
Zhang Jia was also very uncomfortable in such a lifeless environment. When he was about to cough, Liu Haojia bowed three times to Zhang Jia with an unchanging expression, holding the imperial edict in his hand. Then he stood up, respectfully took the imperial edict and placed it on the incense table. He raised his hand and said with a smile, "Thank you for your hard work, Zhang Banban, in sending the message. I have reserved a seat for you. You'd better hurry up and have a drink!" 「
Zhang Jia said with some embarrassment: "Our family will not drink this wine. There are too many things going on in the palace! Besides, our family has to hurry up to revive Lord Long Live!"
The two people were polite to each other in the silence. Zhang Jia and Liu Haojia both had calm faces, as if they were having a family conversation! However, this situation is extremely strange in the eyes of everyone!
After the two briefly exchanged greetings, Zhang Jia took the people away directly. Liu Haojia turned around and said, "Come, hurry up and put the imperial edict away. Don't deface it!"
Then he turned around, laughed at the silent crowd and said, "Everyone, Long Live the Lord sent a congratulatory gift to me at my wedding, and also gave my father a promotion. This is a great happy event. It should be Congratulations! Let us pay a toast to Long Live the Lord!"
As soon as he finished speaking, everyone shouted in agreement! "Yes, we should celebrate!"
"That's right! The royal family will also give you face on your big day!"
"That's right! Dual candidates in one discipline! No one can compare to this!"
As everyone agreed, the atmosphere became lively again. But everyone knows that this enthusiasm is just disguised by everyone. Underneath this enthusiasm is full of embarrassment and doubts! Under such circumstances, the banquet could not last long. After a while, everyone found an excuse to leave.
After all the guests left, Liu Runlin finally stopped smiling and turned red with anger! His wife also sat beside him and wiped her tears. Because today's scene is a huge humiliation to the Liu family! However, Liu Runlin had always been loyal to the emperor, which made him say nothing but keep rubbing his hands!
The master of the Liu family is already like this, and the servants below are even more silent, quietly cleaning up the mess, for fear of making a little noise and annoying the master!
At this time, Liu Haojia stepped forward and said without changing his expression: "
Father, mother, I..."
He stepped forward to comfort his parents, but Liu Haonian, who was sitting next to Liu's father, couldn't help but said loudly: "Second brother, what's going on with this decree? Is it possible that our Liu family is so sorry..."
At this time, Liu Haojia suddenly raised his hand to stop what he was saying, and said: "Brother, thunder, rain and dew are all your kindness! As ministers, we only need to obey the royal arrangement!"
Liu Haonian wanted to speak, but Liu Runlin raised his hand to stop him and said, "Don't say any more. The Liu family outside my door has been loyal to the emperor for generations. Don't say anything disrespectful!"
After finishing speaking, Liu Runlin forced a smile and said to Liu Haojia: "Today is your special day. Go to the bridal chamber early. Don't make the bride wait too long! Besides, your mother drank a lot today, so she should go to bed early." !」
Then Liu's father briefly explained some words and then dispersed. Father Liu and Mother Liu took Liu Haonian back to Gu Ningbo's mansion, but now it should be said to be Gu Ninghou's mansion! Liu Haojia said goodbye to everyone and walked to the backyard.
Liu Haojia's face darkened as soon as he entered the backyard, because the people in the backyard were all carefully selected by him and were his absolute confidants. Anything that happened in the backyard would not be leaked. Only here would he truly open his heart!
He walked to the door of the bridal chamber and saw Cai Luan and Xiao Zhu guarding the door. The others were nowhere to be seen. They must have been sent away. He reluctantly smiled at the two of them and pushed the door open directly.
When he walked into the new house, he found that Zhang Peijia and Tan Cuiying had already lifted their headscarves and were walking towards him. Liu Haojia was stunned for a moment when he saw this and figured it out. Although the two of them were in the bridal chamber in the backyard, there were maids there, so the news in the front yard could not be hidden from them!
The two of them must have been longing for the title to be banned for a long time! Especially Tan Cuiying! After being banned, not only will she be completely exempted from her lowly background, but even her ancestors' crimes will be revoked. This is a very important thing for people living in this era! What happened today was obviously a big blow to them! Read the book
However, Zhang Peijia still came over with a forced smile and said, "Husband, don't worry. With my husband's ability, when he takes the official position in the future, Long live the Lord will definitely give him what he deserves!"
Tan Cuiying also said: "Master, you really don't have to worry, it's just a trivial matter and it won't have any impact on our Wuning Houfu!"
