lady, please calm down

Chapter 230
After sending Chen Jinyu home, the carriage turned around and headed for Sajin Lane.

Coming home soon, the cat felt relaxed all over.

The rickety carriage made people sleepy even more. He covered his mouth and yawned, lazily lying on Grandma's lap.

The old lady stopped the cat's back with her arms, and patted the cat lightly. The cat couldn't help feeling more sleepy, but still couldn't help muttering, "Grandma, you just talked to me."

"When did Tai Nai order you?" The old lady smiled.

"Hmph, Grandma Tai said to Ayu, 'You can eat what the cat gives you', so she was ordering cats."

"Hahaha, why did the cat say that?"

"Grandma, do you like Ayu very much?"

"Silly girl, no matter how much grandma likes others, she can't compare to you."

"Hey. Grandma can see that, Ayu likes officials."

"I can tell, what is the meaning of son-in-law?" The old lady said truthfully.

"The official must also be interested in her. Otherwise, he would not have taken her with him when he went to Tokyo. When he came back, he arranged for her an errand for "Five Days in Caizhou" and kept her in Caizhou."

After Mao'er finished speaking, she pouted her mouth childishly.

Seeing the cute and jealous look of her grandson, Grandma Tai couldn't help being amused, but she was puzzled and said, "If that's the case, then why didn't the son-in-law accept her into the house?"

Mao'er sighed, and sat up straight, "The official is very courageous, but about Ayu, he's probably worried about making me angry."

"Afraid of making my grandson angry?" the old lady asked in surprise.

She was a little hard to understand this matter. With Chen Chu's current power, he just wanted to accept a roommate, and still had an attitude of worrying about cats?

After all, there is no strong family behind the cat.
Is the son-in-law fearful?But my cat looks docile and sensible, not like a shrew!

Mao'er was a little embarrassed by the old lady's look, and said slightly shyly: "Grandma, my grandson is not jealous. At first Ayu played tricks, and her family is very high. At first I was a little worried that she would come into my house and would bully grandson."

Facing Grandma, Mao'er dared to tell even the deepest little secret in his heart.

Because she knew that grandma would not laugh at her, let alone harm her, but would help her out.

Mao'er continued: "Now my grandson has figured it out, as long as I get along well with the officials, no one can bully me. There are many capable people in Ayu's family. If she comes into my house, it will be a big blow to the officials. helpful."

"Oh? Why did my dear grandson suddenly change his mind?" The old lady asked with a half-smile.

"Hey, although she used to be courteous and thoughtful, I can feel that she is aloof and proud. But these days, she has been busy at our house all day, it's really pitiful to think about it."

"This matter is your family business. As long as my grandson is willing, grandma won't point fingers at me. But now that you are in charge of such a large family business, you can't just rely on kindness."

"Well, grandma, I know. It's not that easy. The Chen family has been noble for hundreds of years. If officials want to accept Ayu as a concubine, it will be as difficult as heaven."

"What does the good grandson mean?" The old lady was a little confused.

The cat smiled mischievously, and said, "I don't want to hinder the official and Ayu, but I won't help him either. I don't care if they make things up by themselves, and they make things difficult for themselves, hum~"

"OK."

Outside Xinxi County, the Zhenhuai Army Camp.

Although the rebellious army retreated, the official army did not.

A few days ago, after the magistrate of Xinxi County learned of the victory of the official army, he organized a massive reward army together with Lin County.

The county magistrates of the three counties brought nearly a hundred gentry and elders, and while sending pigs and sheep, they begged Chen Dutong not to withdraw his troops, lest the rebellious army should turn back.

Chen Chu took advantage of the situation and agreed.

He hadn't planned to leave at first, but after interrogating captured rebel army strategist Ma Jinxing and bandit leader Wu Kaiyin, he learned that it was Tongshan's idea that they came west this time.

Chen Chu always pays attention to 'beating someone needs to be fought back', since you made the first move, let us fight back too.

The part of the rebel army that fled to the east has been recorded in his small notebook.

It's just that the suppression of thieves is to contribute to Daqi, and the court has to express it, so it's not easy to use us in vain.

Furthermore, outbound operations require comprehensive logistical preparations.

So in the first few days of July, while Chen Chu was arguing with Fan Gongzhi and Zhang Chunxiao, he secretly prepared, dispatched food and grass, and prepared anti-epidemic herbs.

The fifth day of July.

After a batch of medicinal materials were brought in from the rear, Daoist Wugen took the initiative to find Chen Chu.

"Daozhang, you have worked hard." After meeting, Chen Chu was quite polite.

For more than a month, Wugen's senior brother has contributed a lot. Junior brother Taixu and several doctors have been staying in the camp of the victims with Mao'er, and Wugen stayed in the military camp.

With an almost unlimited supply of materials, the pair of seniors completed the task of epidemic prevention very well and won the respect of Chen Chu.

"Happiness and longevity are immeasurable."

Wugen first chanted the Daoist number, and then placed a wooden box on Chen Chu's big case. Inside the box were two small piles of thinly sliced ​​branches that were as thick as a finger.

Chen Chu glanced at Wugen suspiciously, but the latter didn't keep his eyes open, and said directly: "My lord, there is something wrong with the osmanthus twigs that were sent yesterday."

"Oh? To elaborate."

"Cinnamon twigs are mixed with a lot of camphor branches. Also, licorice is not right."

The purchase of medicinal materials was done in the name of the Four Seas Trading Company, and Maoer was in charge.

Chen Chu naturally didn't believe that the cat would take such a small advantage, there must be a moth somewhere.

After thinking about it, Chen Chu confessed that Taoist Wu Gen took some samples from the counterfeit medicine and handed them to Baoxi, who asked him to go back to Caizhou to give them to Maoer.

Let the cat know about it, and check it out.

Before Baoxi had time to set off, Chen Chu suddenly heard 'an imperial envoy has arrived'.
Not long after they went out to greet them, they saw Fan Gongzhi and Zhang Chunxiao accompanied the imperial envoys into the camp.

"Fengtian Chengyun Emperor, the imperial edict said: I only rule the world with literature, and fight chaos with military force. In the current Huaibei Rebellion, Caizhou's left-behind division is in charge of Chen, and it has made great achievements in suppressing thieves, and the country's dry city is also."

After a set of procedures, Chen Chu barely memorized a bunch of names, and he was named General Mingwei.

Mao'er was awarded the fifth rank, and even Yu Nong was awarded the ninth rank.
Did Daqi’s imperial edict seal inflation? Is this wholesale?
After the imperial decree was read out, Peng Er and Wu Kui congratulated and begged for the reward with playful faces, but Da Lang rewarded the little eunuch for Chen Chu with a wink.

After a group of brothers had finished fighting, Fan Gongzhi and Zhang Chunxiao walked up to congratulate with smiles on their faces, "Ah, Fang and the weak-ranked General Mingwei, looking at our Daqi and the world, it is rare. General Chen can win Your Majesty is so loving, you must devote yourself to state affairs!"

It's not an exaggeration to say 'thick love'. Not to mention that Chen Dutong was named General Mingwei at a young age, the key is to benefit his family. Not only his wife was awarded the fifth rank, but even his aunt was named a child.

The concubine's concubine is not without precedent, but it is still very rare.

It's so over the top, it's kind of flattering
However, Chen Chu knew that the Qi court only wanted him to go abroad to suppress thieves, but they only gave him a bunch of false names, and did not mention a word of real power.

Ruren, Renren, can you get a salary and don't kneel when you see an official?
I want the horse to run, but I don't want to feed the horse grass.

You treat me like a mountain cannon!
Fan Gongzhi really took the opportunity to talk about Dongjin, but Chen Chu was absent-minded and didn't answer at all.

Fan Gong knew he had no choice but to look at Zhang Chunxiao. Didn't you say that he loves fame?Now that the edict has arrived, this kid still doesn't spit out, Mr. Zhang, wipe this ass off.

"Yuanzhang"

Just as Zhang Chunxiao yelled, Chen Chu, who was frowning and thinking, really responded, "Master Zhang, is that General Mingwei, or a fifth-rank man?"

"Uh, how does this compare?"

Zhang Chunxiao looked confused, but Fan Gongzhi guessed what Chen Chu was thinking, and couldn't help laughing: "General Chen, General Mingwei is from the fourth rank, making you a fifth rank."

"Oh that's good, that's good."

If the cat is higher than him, then he must not be ridden by the cat!

On the same day, the imperial envoy went to Caizhou City to announce the decree.

Baoxi, who had an errand to go to Caizhou, ran all the way, and arrived at Sajin Lane ahead of the imperial envoy the next morning.

Yesterday was the second day after Mao'er returned to the city. After being busy for so long, he finally got a good night's sleep.

I don't know if it's because I've been tense for too long, but when I suddenly relax, I feel weak all over.

At that time, Maoer asked someone to deliver the apples to Cai Wei, and he personally brought a bag of apples to Wangxiang Garden to visit Yunong.

Yunong's room was still lively, and the old lady ran over early in the morning.

"Grandma, why are you leaving so well? Did someone make you angry?"

As soon as Mao'er walked outside the door, he heard Yunong moaning.

Hearing this, Mao'er hurriedly quickened his pace, looked at Grandma Tai in surprise after entering the house, and asked, "Grandma Tai is leaving?"

"Here comes my cat."

When the grandma saw the cat, she first smiled dotingly, and then said: "Now that the cat is home, the grandma has to go back. We still have so many people in the village, so the old lady is worried."

"Grandma" Mao'er stepped forward and hugged the old lady's arm and shook it, pouted his mouth pretending to eat: "The village is our family, so isn't Mao'er from Grandma's family? Grandma is biased and only cares Relatives in Zhuangzi, but they don't care about cats."

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Yunong stared at the cat with big Kazilan eyes that looked like cartoon characters.

Alas!My sister is still so childish
"Haha." The old lady first smiled brightly, patted the back of Mao'er's hand, and explained: "Mao'er is sensible and doesn't need grandma to follow, but there are a few incompetent people in the village. Grandma doesn't look at them, so she doesn't feel at ease Yo."

Mao'er really didn't want the old lady to leave. With grandma around, Mao'er felt much more relaxed unconsciously.

Just like yesterday, I fell asleep until noon.
Although there are reasons for being too tired, it is absolutely indispensable that the cat wants to be lazy because of Grandma's presence.

While he was talking, he heard the sound of "dump, tread, tread" going upstairs, and the footsteps were heavy and urgent.

Mao'er was a little unhappy and looked over, wondering if this is Wangxiang Garden?Don't you know that there is a baby from the whole family living here right now!

What if the baby in the womb is scared!

Immediately afterwards, Bai Lu appeared at the door of the room, "Madam, your lord's personal soldier, Bao Xi, has come to report, and the imperial court has granted Madam an imperial seal! The imperial envoy will arrive at about noon, Madam will make preparations early."

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Sealed again?

Is the imperial court run by my officials?Didn't you just seal the Bapin Anren last year?
It is a good thing to have a reward, but the cat has experienced it once, suppressing a little excitement, the cat said calmly: "Don't panic, just arrange it like last time, Bai Lu, don't forget to take some money to report Baoxi."

"Congratulations sister." Yunong got off the bed and bowed obediently.

On the side, Qin's mother, who was specially recruited from Tongshan, supported Yunong, and also bowed, "Congratulations, madam."

Bai Lu who got the order did not leave, but her face was still flushed with excitement, "Ma'am, Aunt Chen also needs to prepare quickly, Baoxi said, Ma'am will be a fifth-rank child, and Aunt Chen will also be a nine-rank child."

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There was a sudden silence in the house.

The cat is well understood. Yu Nong is an aunt.
In the previous Great Zhou Dynasty, there were such precedents, but either the heirs of the concubine's family rose to the top to ask for a title for their mother after they became adults, or the man in charge made great contributions and was already untitled.
"I have a share too?" Yunong asked stupidly, blinking her innocent eyes, as if she hadn't realized what the "imperial seal" meant to her.

But Qin's mother who was standing next to her subconsciously glanced at Yunong's slightly swollen belly, her eyes turned red. The little bean sprouts she bought from Jinling City back then are now becoming mothers.

This edict came well!

In the future, others will no longer be able to talk about Yu Nong's background, and in the future, the children born by Yunong will not be underestimated!

The old lady reacted very quickly, and immediately said: "Cat, hurry up, let someone go to Zhuangzi to invite our family to watch the ceremony. By the way, don't forget to invite your uncle's family too."

It's the end of time.

In Sesame Lane, Caizhou, Cai Hua was lying on a rocking chair under the shade of a tree, shaking a round fan rapidly, and three or four young servants were climbing on a two or three feet high Podocarpus pine next to her.

They are catching cicadas. It's just because Mrs. Cai San thinks cicadas are noisy.

For some reason in the past few days, Mrs. Cai San has a bad temper and curses at people every now and then.

However, Ru'er could tell that the third lady didn't dislike the noise, she must have something troublesome in her heart.

Ru'er's guess was good. A few days ago, after Cai Wei learned that the Zhao family was involved in the counterfeit medicine incident, she was in a bad mood.

She, who has always been decisive, hesitated for a few days and couldn't make up her mind
Did he tell Mao'er or Chen Chu about this matter?

Logically speaking, it should be told to Chen Chu directly, and he should deal with it on his own, but in this way, Mao'er would be embarrassed.

After all, Zhao Kaiyuan was her cousin. If Chen Chu made a move, it would greatly hurt Maoer's face, and it might even cause the outside world to speculate whether there was something wrong between their husband and wife.

This is not just a counterfeit case. If the emperor is used as an example, the relatives of the empress committed crimes and were punished by the emperor. The first reaction of the outside world may be that the emperor wants to abolish the empress.

If it was the time when Cai Wei and Maoer first met, Cai Wei would probably be behind the scene if he caught this opportunity.

Now that the two have been fighting for several years, Cai Wei suddenly loses interest in taking down the cat.
Subconsciously, she even felt that the cat was her family.

If you don't tell Chen Chu, but only tell Mao'er, Cai Wei guesses that Mao'er will solve the matter quietly and quickly, so Cai Wei feels betrayed her little lover again.
After repeated entanglement, Cai Wei seemed to be in a love triangle, making herself very depressed.

When she was restless, Li Cuilian walked into the backyard carrying a basket of apples.

"Third lady, Mrs. An said that my hometown picked apples and asked me to bring them to you."

"apple?"

Cai Wei sat up when she heard the sound, took one casually and sniffed it, it smelled like a fruity fragrance.

Inexplicably, I feel much better.

Then Li Cuilian said again: "Third lady, An Ren also said that this fruit has just taken over, let the third lady eat it at home, don't be seen by others and cause An Ren to complain."

The honest Li Cuilian repeated what the cat said word for word.

What this means is that Caizhou now has many old acquaintances in Tongshan, such as Xu Zhen'er from the Xu family, Ersao Peng and Sister-in-law Wu who escaped from the household.

If the big guys find out that Maoer alone gave Cai Hua the fruit, it will be said that Maoer is partial in the future.

Naturally, Cai Wei could figure it out, and couldn't help but curl her lips into a smile, "You're petty, just say what others say, she can still save a piece of meat!"

After finishing speaking, Cai Hua waved to Ru'er.

Ru'er stepped forward, "What's the matter, Third Lady?"

"It's okay." Cai Wei lifted the hem of Ru'er's dress and wiped the washed fruit again, and then took a bite of peace of mind, "It's okay, I called you here to wipe the fruit. Hey, this fruit is really sweet !"

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After a while, Cai Wei went out with half an apple in her hand and headed all the way to Sajin Lane.

However, the door of the mansion was wide open, and a red carpet about Zhang Xu wide was spread from the inside of the mansion to the outside of the mansion.

After the official sedan chairs stopped outside the gate of the mansion, a group of officials hurried to the mansion, Zuo Guoen, Chen Jingyan, and even her father.

Cai Hua looked confused, squinted her fox eyes and looked inside the mansion, said: "Ru'er, go and ask, what's going on today?"

Since she often came to Chen's residence with Cai Wei, Ru'er was also familiar with the maids and servants in the residence, and soon brought a big news.

"Yunong's dead girl is now a child!"

Cai Wei opened her cherry red lips, looking a little angry.

"Third Lady" Ru'er wanted to comfort her.

"I'm not jealous!" Cai Hua gritted her teeth.

"Huh? No one said you were jealous." Ru'er looked confused.

"Although you didn't say it, you must think so!"

"Third lady, I really didn't think about it!"

While the two were talking, two men approached in the distance.

"Brother Zhao, can't you take me in to see?" Wen Yuren walked behind Zhao Kaiyuan, deliberately keeping himself short so that he was not taller than Zhao Kaiyuan.

"Brother, it's not that I won't take you with me. Apart from my Zhao family, all the masters in the government office came to watch the ceremony today. The seventh grandma specifically confessed that my family is not allowed to bring people indiscriminately."

Zhao Kaiyuan puffed out his chest and was full of style.

"Hey, well, it's a pity that I can't personally participate in such a grand event in Caizhou."

Wen Yuren looked disappointed, then took out a small brocade box from his bosom, and said in a low voice: "Here is a cat's-eye gemstone from the Western Regions, Brother Zhao help you to bring it in as a congratulatory gift for Mrs. Chen."

"Oh?" Zhao Kaiyuan picked it up, opened it and took a look. He didn't recognize any gemstones, but felt that the green ones were really beautiful, so he stuffed them into his arms with satisfaction, "Go back, I will propose them in front of my niece. Those who mention you will have a very good way in the future and will remember you."

"Hey, thank you Brother Zhao"

Wen Yuren watched Zhao Kaiyuan walk into the gate hung with silk and draped colors, and he didn't forget to call out again, "Brother Zhao, Wen Yuren of the Wen Family Firm, Brother Zhao, don't forget to mention something when you see Mrs. Chen."

Zhao Kaiyuan didn't turn his head back, and waved his hand casually to the back, indicating that he knew.

When he walked into the depths and couldn't see him at all, Wen Yuren straightened his waist, raised the corners of his mouth slightly, and sarcastically said in a low voice: "One person attains the Tao, and the chicken and dog ascend to heaven."

Cai Hua in the distance naturally couldn't hear what Wen Yuren was saying.

But just looking at his arrogant and respectful expression, you can tell that there is nothing good to say.
Cai Wei also looked at the tall gate of the Chen family, and sighed: "I didn't expect it to be a good day for Little Wild Cat, I didn't mean to make trouble."

Shaking her head, Cai Hua led Ru'er into the mansion.

(End of this chapter)