Chapter 676 - Chapter 676: The Fish Has Taken the Bait
Chapter 676: The Fish Has Taken the Bait
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
Xi Rui had become a hot topic in the capital, and Xiao Baili and Xiao Hanyi were also popular candidates for marriage.
Just look at Liang Youxiao, Xi Rui, and Fei Yuzhe.
The three of them followed Xiao Hanzheng and his wife.
Not only did Liang Youxiao earn a lot of money, but he also had businesses all over Daliang. He was even given an important official position by the emperor and had gone overseas.
If he could successfully return from overseas exploration, his future would definitely be limitless.
Fei Yuzhe did not take the imperial examination, but because of Xiao Hanzheng’s recommendation, he became a county magistrate.
According to the news from the northern border, Fei Yuzhe had a good political performance. If this continued, with the help of Xiao Hanzheng and the operation of the Fei Family, he would be able to climb up the ranks.
Now, even Xi Rui, the No. 1 dandy in the capital, who was with Xiao Hanzheng and his wife, could become the dean.
Although it was only a Craftsman College, it was still a dean bestowed by the Emperor!
If their son married Xiao Baili and their daughter married Xiao Hanyi, would Xiao Hanzheng and his wife not help him?
Especially when he heard that King Yi was preparing for the wedding and was going to marry Xiao Hanzheng’s mother.
Therefore, many families were restless and wanted to marry into the Xiao family.
It was just that North City was far away, and they could not stretch out their hands to probe.
Fortunately, Xiao Hanzheng would bring his family to the capital to claim the reward soon and that would be their chance.
The princes couldn’t sit still anymore.
The First Prince had been training in the south and had now been transferred back to the capital.
Thus, he asked his wife to find a woman suitable for Xiao Hanyi and marry her to the Xiao Family.
The Second Prince sent a letter to the Fifth Prince, who had already lost himself in the northern border, asking him to get close to Xiao Baili as soon as possible.
The Sixth Prince had grown up and had ambitions. He had not married yet, but the main consort had already been decided and would be married at the end of the year.
He didn’t find someone to marry into the Xiao Family, but had the idea of marrying Xiao Baili as his concubine.
The Crown Prince was the Fourth Prince, and he was the only one who did not make any moves.
He valued and admired Xiao Hanzheng very much.
Knowing that MO Qingling and Xiao Hanzheng were not only good friends but also kept in touch with each other through letters, he did not interfere and supported their relationship.
As his cousin, he would not have a bad relationship with Xiao Hanzheng, so he was not worried at all.
It was all thanks to Xiao Hanzheng that his cousin was able to become the magistrate of Nanguang.
The previous prefect of Nanguang had a lot to do with the Wu Family and had stepped on Xiao Hanzheng’s bottom line.
So Xiao Hanzheng found a lot of evidence and dragged the magistrate of Nanguang down.
It just so happened that his cousin had outstanding abilities, so he gave him a push and pushed his cousin to the position of magistrate.
Because of Xiao Hanzheng’s influence, his cousin had made a great achievement in Nanguang Prefecture City and he would be able to come back to the capital in two years.
Besides, the Crown Prince knew that a smart man like Xiao Hanzheng would not be loyal to anyone when his father was in his prime.
Therefore, he just sat there and watched the show.
This time, the Emperor not only issued an imperial edict appointing Xi Rui, but also issued a marriage edict.
He wanted Kong Yuelan to go to the capital and marry King Yi in two months.
It was not that he had set the time so tightly, but that his royal brother could not wait any longer…
Previously, Shi Qingluo had tricked the former Princess Consort of Jin into building a cement road from North City to the capital. Now, the road was open.
Therefore, the imperial edict arrived in North City 20 days later.
Xiao Hanzheng and Xi Rui both accepted the order.
There were also a few maids and palace maids who came to North City with him. They were specially sent by King Yi to serve Kong Yuelan.
It wasn’t that he wanted Kong Yuelan to learn the rules, but mainly to show that he valued her and supported her.
As expected, the maids and palace maids were very respectful to Kong Yuelan and explained the rules of the palace to her in a peaceful manner.
Since Kong Yuelan had decided to marry King Yi, she naturally didn’t want to embarrass him. Therefore, she carefully understood the matters in the palace and took the initiative to learn the etiquette that a princess should have.
Another ten days later, Xiao Hanzheng had finished his work and made arrangements for the next three months.
Shi Qingluo and Xi Rui had also made arrangements for the Craftsman College.
They were preparing to enter the capital three days later.
This time, not only would all the members of the Xiao Family enter the capital, but Xi Rui and Xi Rong would also go to the capital to attend Mother Xiao and King Yi’s wedding.
After attending the wedding, she would return to North City with the Xiao family.
Xi Rong had played a very important role in the war between the two countries with the female soldiers. It also made everyone realize that the female army was not inferior to the male soldiers.
The Emperor rewarded them and agreed to Xi Rong’s expansion of the female army.
Shi Qingluo’s pregnancy was also stable. Before she left North City, she deliberately ran into Old Madam Xiao.
On this day, Old Madam Xiao brought her two daughters-in-law to shop at the jewelry store and met Shi Qingluo, who was also there.
When Old Madam Xiao and the others saw Shi Qingluo, it was as if they had seen their family.
“Qingluo, you’re here to buy jewelry too!”
“Our Qingluo is really getting more and more beautiful.”
Those who didn’t know better would think that they had a good relationship.
“Hello, Old Madam Xiao!” Shi Qingluo greeted her with a faint smile.
“We’re going to the Imperial City. I came over to see if there are any nice accessories to buy for someone.”
“I’m going to the private room. Do you want to join me?” she asked casually.
A flower blossomed on Old Madam Xiao’s face. She looked like a kind old lady.
“Sure, I haven’t seen you in a long time. I want to talk to you.”
They were able to have what they had today all because of Shi Qingluo’s idea.
Although she was very jealous of this peasant girl who was now a princess and had done so many things to be praised by the people, she did not show it on her face.
The Wang Family and the Wu Family also kept smiling obsequiously at Shi Qingluo.
As for the Wang Family and the others who had been slapped by Shi Qingluo, they had deliberately forgotten about it…
This wretched girl was getting more and more powerful. They couldn’t afford to offend her in the past, and now, they couldn’t afford to offend her even more.
The few of them followed Shi Qingluo into the private room. The shopkeeper asked someone to serve tea and send some newly arrived jewelry for them to choose from. Then, he tactfully left the private room with the waiter.
Shi Qingluo picked up a golden hairpin and pointed it at the old lady’s head. “This suits you, Old Madam.”
Old Madam Xiao took the initiative to take the golden hairpin and couldn’t put it down. “Qingluo, you have good taste.”
Shi Qingluo smiled and said, “I heard that the Old Madam is the head of the Xiao Family now. Of course, you have to wear some jewelry that suits your status.”
“In any case, Vice Governor Xiao doesn’t lack this bit of silver.”
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“Congratulations!”
The smile on Old Madam Xiao’s face deepened. “Qingluo really knows how to talk.”
Shi Qingluo was right. She was now the head of the Xiao Family. No matter what, she had to dress up more elegantly.
She thought about it and could not help but ask, “Is this title good? But why does it sound like we’re going back to Nanxi County?”
When Shi Qingluo heard this question, she knew that the fish had taken the bait.
“Of course it’s good. This is a title that can be passed down to the next generation. There aren’t many Barons in the entire capital.” “It’s a matter of bringing honor to our ancestors..”