Lu Hanxiao sent Sining back to his house and left.
The epidemic has just ended, and there are still many things to deal with in the city.
The emperor left the matter to him and Marquis Jing'an to handle together. Lu Hanxiao, who was stationed at the border, was more experienced in handling this kind of matter.
When Si Ning entered the palace, the imperial edict to reward him came.
All the Lu family members came out to receive the order, including Mrs. Lu who couldn't afford to fall ill.
Mrs. Lu has lost her former vitality and is extremely thin.
She was helped by the maid to bow, and then stood up with the help of the maid.
The father-in-law who announced the decree handed it to Si Ning and said a few pleasant words. Si Ning asked Qiu Ju to reward him and planned to go back.
When I passed the old lady, I was stopped.
"Third daughter-in-law, the Lu family has always been full of humiliation and glory. Now, your three brothers are soaring to the sky, but each of Han Xiao's brothers is worse than the other. Can you really have peace of mind?"
Si Ning stopped, looked at Mrs. Lu beside him and smiled.
"Mom, our third brother is in charge of the food, drink, and toilet of such a family. Why do we have uneasy conscience? Wasn't it Han Xiao's help that the second brother was able to work in the household department in the first place? If he hadn't done something wrong, he should still be in the household now. Maybe you can rise to the top with Han Xiao's relationship?"
"Adou, who can't afford it, what do you want us to do? The court is not run by our family, so we can do whatever we want!"
"you……"
The old lady was so angry that she could only tremble, but thinking of Lu Hanxiao's warning, she did not dare to say anything else.
Si Ning didn't give her a chance to continue and turned around and returned to the room.
She asked Qiu Ju to put the emperor's rewards into the storehouse. The gifts given by the emperor were too ostentatious, and she would never pawn them out unless absolutely necessary.
But when I think about all the good things being piled up in the warehouse, I feel distressed.
I just hope that the next time the emperor rewards me, I will give him more silver and less gold, silver and jewelry. If I can't sell the silver, it will take up space.
Just as he was thinking about the report, Jiang Linrou came to see Si Ning.
Si Ning might not have seen this sister-in-law for a long time, so she asked her servants to invite her in.
When Jiang Linrou saw Si Ning, she was about to kneel down. Si Ning frowned and gave her a weak hand.
"Sister-in-law, what are you doing?"
Jiang Linrou cried first, causing Si Ning to frown.
"Sister-in-law, just tell me what you have to say."
"A-Ning, I know it's not good to come to you now, but I have no choice. Your elder brother and Heng'er are suffering in a border town now. I want to ask you if you can transfer them back."
Si Ning's eyes darkened, "Sister-in-law, I'm afraid I can't handle this matter as a woman. Now Han Xiao is too busy to see anyone. It's better to wait for this matter. When Han Xiao comes back, I'll be with you." He said."
Jiang Linrou cried even more sadly, "Sister-in-law knows that you are in trouble, and I don't have any hope for Han Xiao. I just heard that after the recent epidemic in the city, the military patrol is in urgent need of manpower. Your eldest brother also learned this when he was at the border. Some martial arts, and Heng'er, the military patrol is the final decision of Marquis Jing'an. You and Mrs. Marquis Jing'an have the final say. Can you talk to her and find a suitable job for your eldest brother and Heng'er..."
Si Ning narrowed his eyes, "Isn't this kind of thing difficult to handle?"
She didn't even know that her eldest sister-in-law, a woman who never left or entered the house, was better informed than she was.
She even knew that the army was short of men on patrol and begged her to come.
When Jiang Linrou saw Si Ning politely rejecting her, her face immediately turned pale and she started crying again.
"A Ning, my sister-in-law knows that doing this will embarrass you, but your eldest brother and I haven't seen each other for a long time. Maybe Heng'er hasn't seen me as a mother for a long time. Can you understand me as a mother who misses her son? Sister-in-law, please help me talk to Mrs. Jing'an Hou, or you can invite someone to your home and I will tell her whether it works or not, my sister-in-law will never blame you."
"Sister-in-law, how did you know that there was a shortage of people for the military patrol?" Si Ning asked.
Jiang Linrou was stunned, stopped crying, understood what Si Ning meant, and explained hurriedly.
"It's my sister-in-law who didn't explain it clearly to you. Yes, I have always wanted your brother to come back, so I have been paying attention to the employment situation in the city, and I have also inquired about it with several ladies I have good friends with. Aning, I am my sister-in-law. Please, just give your eldest brother a vacancy. Even if Heng'er doesn't have a position, my sister-in-law will definitely be grateful to you."
Speaking of which, if Si Ning doesn't agree again, he will really be seeking revenge.
Si Ning didn't have a good impression of Jiang Linrou, but she didn't want to make enemies. She stared for a while before saying.
"Okay, I will tell Mrs. Jing'an Hou, but sister-in-law and our family do not speak the same language. Since you are begging for me and not Han Xiao, it means that you also know that Han Xiao will not break the principle. Brother If you can’t come back, you can’t hold a grudge against him.”
"This is natural, Aning, my sister-in-law is not a fool."
Si Ning nodded, "I can ask Mrs. Jing'an Hou, but there are so many eyes in the capital staring at this matter. It will be good if it can be done. If it can't be done, don't feel resentful."
Jiang Linrou hurriedly agreed, "Of course, Aning, you don't have to have so many worries, my sister-in-law understands."
Having said all the ugly things up front, Si Ning agreed.
Later, when Lu Hanxiao came back, Si Ning told him what Jiang Linrou had said.
Lu Hanxiao didn't react at all, "Since I asked you for help, you can help me with it. If it's done, it's her money. If it's not, I'll forget it."
Lu Hanxiao didn't care about Dafang's affairs. Not only Dafang's affairs, but also the entire Lu family's affairs, if they didn't concern Si Ning, he wouldn't take them to heart.
Seeing that he had no objection, Si Ning went to see Mrs. Jing'an Hou early the next morning.
Mrs. Jing'an Hou sent a message to Si Ning early in the morning. When she heard that she was coming, she still greeted her at the door.
Every time Si Ning comes, she feels like she's going back to her parents' home.
Mrs. Jing'an Hou took her hand and looked left and right, then stretched out her hand and hit her.
"You girl, you're scaring me to death."
Mrs. Jing'an Hou's worry was sincere. Si Ning was moved and joked with a smile.
"Ma'am, it hurts."
Madam Jing'an Hou saw her acting playfully, smiled, poked her forehead, and pulled her inside.
In the house, Mrs. Jing'an Hou had already asked her maid to prepare Si Ning's favorite snacks.
Si Ning took off his cloak and casually sat down next to Madam Jing'an Hou.
Mrs. Jing'an Marquis first handed her a cup of hot tea and then snacks. Seeing that she was eating well, she told her to slow down.
Si Ning knew Mrs. Jing'an Hou's worries, so she was more lively than before.
"Madam, the tea and snacks here are the best. You can't get them anywhere else."
"If you like to eat, I will send the cook to you later and keep it by your side every day so that you can eat enough."
Si Ning squinted and smiled, "No, I still have to pay the cook. It would be great to eat and drink here with you."
"You," Mrs. Jing'an Hou nodded at Si Ning. Thinking of her master's words again, her expression became a little more serious.
"Aning, I called you here today because I have something to say..."
