Eunuch Cao's face was full of smiles.
This imperial edict was announced with great joy.
He had read every sentence above before coming, but this did not affect the joy when those words came out of his mouth.
Who doesn’t like to hear good words? Who doesn't like to talk?
That was an exciting emotion that no amount of money could buy.
Of course, the red envelope given by Duke Fu was thick enough.
The only pity for Eunuch Cao was that when the edict was announced, the only one who knelt on the ground to listen was Duke Fu.
The real master is the real master, but he is a little too deserted.
However, when the Duke of the country marries the princess, things start to spread in a few years, and the population of the mansion gradually increases, this deserted scene will pass.
The days are getting better!
Eunuch Cao said a lot of holy words of advice and concern before he left. Unexpectedly, he would meet the Liu family who was bringing congratulatory gifts.
Looking at Steward Tao calmly, Eunuch Cao's eyes fell on the box in his hand.
The gift does not need to be big or small, nor does it have to be expensive. The gift is light but the affection is heavy.
Look at the appearance of the box...
Some are plain and not even red.
There may be affection, but not much.
Normally, Mr. Liu is quite considerate in his work in the yamen, and he doesn't even pay attention to such etiquette. When he thought about it again, the steward said it was a gift from "Young Master", Eunuch Cao understood.
That Mr. Liu really didn't do things well.
He is obviously one year younger than Duke Fu...
Sure enough, in dealing with the world, experience is still indispensable.
Either the children of the poor will be the head of the family early, or they will be like the auxiliary prince, early in the battle to kill the enemy, inherit the title, and listen to the government in the court.
Regardless of whether it is for fun or not, after all, he is more experienced than the students who just study in the academy.
However, Mr. Liu is not very good at studying.
Thinking of this, Eunuch Cao looked at Xu Jian again.
No wonder Xu Jian was able to make the Empress Dowager nod and the Princess satisfied. This level of sophistication and thoroughness was the only one among the Jingui young masters of the same age in Beijing.
"The Za family will return to the palace first," Eunuch Cao and Xu Jian cupped their hands, "The Duke of Guo will stay."
Xu Jian took two more steps until Eunuch Cao got on the sedan chair, and then looked at Manager Tao.
Manager Tao saluted and said, "I would like to congratulate the Duke."
Xu Jian looked at Guanshi Tao and said for a long time, "Thank you for your hard work."
Manager Tao's smile froze on his face, quite embarrassed.
To be fair, he was still very happy for Duke Fu.
But he is the steward of the Liu family, and a steward that Mr. Liu trusts quite a lot.
Others may not know the temperaments of Lord Liu and Young Master Liu, but Steward Tao knows them all.
First, we must act in accordance with Master Liu's instructions, and secondly, we must stabilize Madam. Not a word of news that is not to Madam's liking can reach her ears.
Even things like Liu Xun's pretending to be ill a while ago had to be kept a secret from other servants in the house, not to mention his wife.
Is it hard?
It's a bit hard indeed.
There is no place for, and no place to dare to say, the words that are kept in the heart.
Hearing something in Xu Jian's words, Manager Tao could only pretend that he didn't understand, and continued: "I'm just running an errand, how dare I use the word 'hard work'."
Xu Jian stretched out his hand.
Manager Tao handed the box over: "Young master, let the younger one bring it."
Xu Jian opened it.
Seeing an inkstone placed in the box, he couldn't help but raise his eyebrows.
Although he had already guessed that the gift was the reason, and it was probably because Liu Xun couldn't bear it and couldn't go out, so he asked Manager Tao to come and inquire about the situation, Xu Jian was still happy when he saw the inkstone.
Liu Xun is really interesting.
This thing should be something he found casually wherever he could find it.
"He really knows how to give gifts." Xu Jian said. Manager Tao was stunned when he heard this and instinctively
Tell him that this is not a nice thing to say at all.
Sure enough, Xu Jian's next sentence was "What little brain he has and his study are all a waste."
Manager Tao grimaced.
How could he answer the call?
Totally afraid to accept it.
I don’t even know what I will do when I go back.
Xu Jian turned her head, invited Xu Bai, and whispered a few words to him. .
After hearing this, Xu Bai didn't know whether to laugh or cry, but he didn't persuade Xu Jian. He shook his head, took the key, and went to find something.
Then, Xu Jiancai said to Manager Tao, "Wait a moment, I have something for you to take back."
Manager Tao hurriedly agreed and watched Xu Jian go back to the house.
It's normal to come and go.
It was Butler Xu's expression that made Steward Tao very uneasy, and he didn't know what kind of gift the Duke of Guo was giving in return...
After waiting for a while, Xu Bai came back, holding several brochures in his hands.
Manager Tao took it with both hands.
The cover is clean and you can’t tell what it is used for. Open it and take a look...
Manager Tao almost didn't finish his sentence.
He knew what was going on with Manager Xu's unspeakable expression.
With big grids and big frames, this is clearly a red tracing book for elementary children to practice their strokes!
Lord, what does this mean?
First, let’s say that the young master’s little knowledge doesn’t require an inkstone, and then he turns around and gives him a red book, openly saying that the young master has the same brains as an enlightened boy?
Ouch!
These two brothers, if they have any grudges, go and fight among themselves!
Why bother him?
He only has one servant in charge, why should he get into such bad luck!
"Uncle Xu..." Steward Tao's hands trembled and his voice trembled, "This, this..."
Xu Bai patted his shoulder and said: "This is for my little grandson. I bought several more books. They are very good for practicing calligraphy. Is your grandson enlightened too? This is what the Duke of Guo gave him. Gift."
Manager Tao said "Ah".
I bet this is not for the young master, but for the grand master as a reward for his grandson?
Seeing his reaction, Xu Bai knew that Manager Tao was up to something.
I really don’t blame Manager Tao for having random thoughts. Xu Bai knew that the Duke of Guo did it on purpose.
But as an old steward, Xu Bai knew that his master was intentional, but he still wanted to save some face for his master: "What? Who do you think it is for? This thing can only be used by children."
Manager Tao thanked him profusely.
He didn't bother to analyze what the Duke of Guo's thoughts were. In short, don't let him hand over this book to the Duke. That would be a great favor.
Manager Tao thanked him deeply and left.
When he returned to Liu Mansion, he put the booklet away before going to see Liu Xun.
"It was Eunuch Cao who went to announce the paper, and I met him face to face."
"The congratulatory gift was given to the Duke in person, and he accepted it."
"There were many people around, and they scattered the wedding money."
Picky and picky, Steward Tao only says what he can.
As for the generosity of money from the Duke's mansion, the Duke didn't dare to mention a word about it when he saw the inkstone and gave him a red booklet.
Fortunately, Liu Xun did not ask further.
After listening, he lay back on the bed bored.
On the other side, in Uncle Chengyi's house, Younger's father-in-law was sitting in the flower hall, slowly drinking tea.
There was a large Lin family, and it took time for the female relatives to comb their hair and change clothes. They also had to wait for Uncle Chengyi to come back from the Yamen and gather them all before announcing the decree.
After everything was ready, he followed the steward.
The Lin family all stood in order, no matter in front or behind, everyone was smiling, even Uncle Chengyi had a bit of a smile on his face.
The smile was contagious, and even Younger’s father-in-law also smiled.
