lucky star girl

Chapter 120 Promise
Xu Shiqiu was satisfied with such an official position.

From the fourth rank, he just happened to be stuck in the mid-level military officer. Although it is not high, it is not low, and it is a rank that can lead a team by itself.

And the family members of officials above the fifth rank can just attend the queen's birthday for a few days, and he can also go to court on weekdays, which is a rank that is very suitable for his current situation.

From this official position, Xu Shiqiu could also feel that Emperor Ruikang was satisfied with him.

"At the beginning, your father was in charge of the soldiers and horses. Now your official position is too low to be handed over to you. However, the soldiers who followed your father are still there, and you can choose the recruits you want from those families. .

In addition, there can only be 1000 people under the command of a fourth-rank general. I specially approve that you can recruit [-] more recruits.After three months, I will see the new recruits you train, and if they are outstanding, I will give you a promotion. "

Ruikangdi did not embarrass Xu Shiqiu, did not give him a team of people who had been trained by others, but let him train the recruits himself.

Although it will be difficult to train new recruits at the beginning, as long as they are trained well, these soldiers will be his support for climbing in the future.

Moreover, Emperor Ruikang also gave Xu Shiqiu a goal. If Xu Shiqiu could really train a group of recruits well in three months, he would give Xu Shiqiu a promotion.

There are already people from the fourth-rank Xianwu general to the fourth-rank general Mingwei and Guangwei. Xu Shiqiu boldly guessed that the official position promised by Emperor Ruikang should be from the third-rank general Huaiyuan or general Dingyuan.

After Xu Shiqiu figured this out, he nodded directly, and then thanked Emperor Ruikang.

Seeing that Xu Shiqiu understood his intentions in doing so, Emperor Ruikang said, "It just so happens that you can also use this to show your strength. Back then, your father went all the way from an ordinary soldier to the position of the general of the town."

As soon as Emperor Ruikang said this, Xu Shiqiu understood what he meant, "I will do my best not to embarrass my father."

No matter how much he said, Xu Shiqiu didn't say anything, because he knew in his heart that even though Emperor Ruikang gave him an official position, he was the one who killed his father after all.

Dong Shu had been sitting aside until Xu Shiqiu got an official position, and after saying this, the queen shifted her attention from Yuan Xi to her.

"Now you are an official's family member. Although your rank is not high, you are no longer a civilian wife."

The queen's voice was very soft, but Dong Shu could hear it clearly.

After the queen's words fell, she first raised her head and smiled at the queen, pursing her lips, and then replied in a low voice: "Well, I should be called 'chenfu' from now on." After saying this, Dong Shu didn't wait for the queen to speak again. Continued: "It just so happens that I have been preparing gifts for my mother's birthday these few days. I originally planned to ask Madam Yan to secretly send them into the palace, but now it seems that I don't need them."

Upon hearing Dong Shu's words, the queen immediately smiled and said, "Then the Palace is waiting for your congratulatory gift."

The queen didn't take it seriously when she said this, because she felt that no matter what gift Dong Shu prepared for her, she would be very happy.

Dong Shu and Xu Shiqiu didn't stay in the palace for a long time today, Dong Shu estimated the time and said goodbye to the queen when Yuan Xi was almost hungry.

Recently, the queen was raising her health, and she didn't force Dong Shu to stay, but before Dong Shu left, she still told Dong Shu that she must enter the palace early on the day of her birthday banquet.

During the time when the Queen was talking with Dong Shu, Nanny Yan also told Nanny Su about Dong Shu's recent situation, and in the end, Nanny Su would sort out these things and inform the Queen.

Dong Shu had already been reminded by Mrs. Xu that she knew what Nanny Yan would do after entering the palace, so it was not surprising to see her appearing with Nanny Su when she left.

After leaving the palace and getting into the mule cart, Xu Shiqiu looked at Dong Shu and said, "I'm going to the barracks to recruit soldiers tomorrow, and I won't stay at home all the time. But if you have something to do at home, you can let me know, and I'll get there as soon as possible." return."

As soon as Dong Shu heard Xu Shiqiu's words, she looked at him hesitantly and said, "Will Mr. Xiang come back every day?"

"I'm afraid I can't." Xu Shiqiu didn't want to lie to Dong Shu. His father told him that he wanted to become brothers with the soldiers under him who could rest assured that they would leave their backs to each other. Discard identity at the right time and mix with them to connect feelings.

Thinking of this, Xu Shiqiu looked at Dong Shu and said honestly, "I try to come back every day. If not, I'll see if I can take you to Zhuangzi outside the city. It's close to the barracks, and riding a horse is only a cup of tea."

After Xu Shiqiu confirmed his official position, he had already considered this issue.

He will definitely not be able to come back every day in the future, but it is not realistic for Dong Shu to take Yuan Xi to live near the barracks.The best way is to let Dong Shu take Yuan Xi to Zhuangzi to live.

So close, even if something happens, he can go back in time.

When Dong Shu heard Xu Shiqiu's words, she nodded in response and said, "That's a good idea. After the family matters are settled, I will take Yuan Xi to Zhuangzi to live for a while." After saying this, Dong Shu thought about it. Want to continue: "There are mother, sister, and Yanzhu. Isn't it said that Yanzhu's Zhuangzi is next door? Ask Yanzhu to live with him for a few days, it will definitely be fine."

Xu Shiqiu just watched Dong Shu talk about his arrangement, but didn't speak.

He hoped that when he was in the barracks, the little lady would be as happy as she is today.

Because he understands that since he accepted this official position today, he will never be able to stay by her side all the time like before.

Thinking of this, Xu Shiqiu hurriedly looked at Dong Shu and said, "You have a good idea. I'm afraid there will be a lot of people in the capital these few days. It happens that I can go home every day during this period. After a few days, the weather will also heat up. You and your mother will take Yuan Xi with you, and then ask Shang Yanzhu to go to Zhuangzi to escape the summer heat."

Having said that, Xu Shiqiu also thought in his heart that he should send a letter to Xu Jun, asking him to take advantage of this time to overhaul Zhuangzi again.

Dong Shu didn't know what Xu Shiqiu was thinking about at this moment, Yuan Xi clamored for milk when she got on the mule cart, she didn't have much milk, Yuan Xi was not full, even though she was hugging her, she still moaned dissatisfied .

As soon as she got home, Dong Shu heard that her aunt Xu Nuanwen and her eldest niece Xu Yanzhu had come before she could go back to Shihuan Courtyard with Yuan Xi in her arms to find her nanny.

Xu Shiqiu paused for a moment, then looked directly at Dong Shu and said, "Let's take Yuan Xi directly to the main courtyard, and I'll have someone call Yuan Xi's nanny." After saying this, Xu Shiqiu was afraid that Dong Shu would not want to, so he hurriedly continued. : "Sister and Yan Zhu definitely want to see Yuan Xi, let them have a look."

After hearing Xu Shiqiu's words, Dong Shu naturally couldn't say anything more, so she could only let him carry Yuan Xi to the main courtyard.

Sister Yan saw them going to the main courtyard, and hurriedly said: "Third madam, I will go back to Shihuan courtyard first, and tell the nanny to look for you in the main courtyard?"

Hearing Yan Nanny's words, Dong Shu stopped, turned to look at her and said, "Then it's hard work for Yan Nanny." After saying this, Dong Shu nodded to Yan Nanny, and then turned Turned around, followed Xu Shiqiu and continued to the main courtyard.

Yuan Xi, who was not full, was honest in her mother's arms just now, but now she curls her lips and wants to cry when she is in her hard father's arms.

Xu Shiqiu shook her twice, but Yuan Xihuang cried out instead.

Seeing Yuan Xi crying, Dong Shu was about to take her into his arms.

But Xu Shiqiu couldn't bear to let Dong Shu be tired, not only insisted on holding Yuan Xi, but also accelerated his pace towards the main courtyard.

Dong Shu's legs were much shorter than Xu Shiqiu's. When Xu Shiqiu strode forward, she could only trot to keep up with Xu Shiqiu's pace.

Xu Shiqiu didn't slow down until he was almost at the gate of the main courtyard.

In the hall of the main courtyard, Mrs. Xu was talking to Xu Nuanwen and Xu Yanzhu about the return of the first room and the second room yesterday, but just in the middle of talking, she heard Yuan Xi's cry.

As soon as they heard Yuan Xi's cry, the few people in the hall had no intention to continue talking. Ye Shuo led Ye Xuan to run the fastest, and before Xu Nuanwen could react, he walked out of the hall.

"Hey third uncle, why did you make your little cousin cry?"

"What nonsense, your little cousin is hungry, I didn't make you cry."

"Then why do I look at my little cousin so wronged?"

"If you don't believe me, ask your third aunt, Yuan Xi is just hungry."

Hearing the voices getting closer outside, Xu Nuanwen looked up at Mrs. Xu and said, "I think Shi Qiu is in a good mood, mother, you can rest assured this time."

As soon as Xu Nuanwen's words fell, Xu Yanzhu also took advantage of the situation and said, "Auntie said yes, grandma, you can rest assured."

Mrs. Xu didn't expect that although she tried her best to cover it up, her daughter and eldest granddaughter could still see that she had been worried just now.

Just as she was about to speak, Xu Shiqiu and Dong Shu came in with Yuan Xi, Ye Shuo and Ye Xuan who had just greeted them.

Seeing them appear, Mrs. Xu took a quick look at Xu Shiqiu and Dong Shu. Seeing that both of them looked very natural, she breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Is it going well to enter the palace today?"

"It went well, but I met the third prince at the gate of the palace." As soon as Xu Shiqiu finished speaking, he noticed that the three people in the room all looked at him instantly.

"But I only talked to him a few words, and didn't talk to him." After saying this, Xu Shiqiu hurriedly opened his mouth and told all about how he met Ye Jingche today.

After Xu Shiqiu finished speaking, Xu Nuanwen immediately answered: "He should be in a hurry." After saying this, Xu Nuanwen sighed before continuing: "The Holy One intends to return the military power that my father was in charge of back then to the Xu family. He should also know what is in his hands."

"So he actually wants to win me over today?" Xu Shiqiu had just finished speaking, without waiting for Xu Nuanwen's answer, he suddenly frowned and continued: "It should be more than that, he's afraid he still wants us to fight."

Hearing Xu Shiqiu's words, Xu Nuanwen immediately glanced at the old lady Xu, and saw that her mother had no expression, and then said: "That should be the meaning, he should know the plan of the eldest brother and sister-in-law."

"Uncle and aunt's thoughts have never been hidden before. Many people in the capital thought that Uncle San would not return to Beijing, let alone that Uncle's bad luck would be suppressed."

The most important thing Xu Yanzhu didn't say was that many people in the capital probably didn't think that her third aunt was a lucky person who would make all the empresses in the palace like her.

But this matter must not be hidden for a long time, as long as her third aunt enters the palace frequently and the Nurse Yan from Fengyi Palace beside her, as long as she is not stupid, she will definitely be able to see something.

Xu Yanzhu could think of this matter, and everyone else in the room except Dong Shu and Ye Xuan could think of it.

Ye Shuo knew that it was inappropriate to ask about his identity, so instead of opening his mouth, he pulled Ye Xuan aside to tease Yuan Xi who was finally held in Dong Shu's arms.

Yuan Xi cried for a while in grievance just now, it will be a bit tiring, because she was hugged by her mother again, she finally stopped crying.

When Ye Shuo pulled Ye Xuan to tease her, after a while, she giggled again.

Yuan Xi finally stopped crying, so Dong Shu looked at Xu Shiqiu and said, "Sir, what were you talking about just now?"

Hearing Dong Shu's question, Xu Shiqiu was stunned for a moment, and then said, "Tell mother about my sister and Yanzhu's entry into the palace today." After saying this, Xu Shiqiu didn't wait for Mrs. Xu or Xu Nuanwen and Xu Yanzhu Opened his mouth, and directly took out the imperial decree he got today and continued: "The Holy Majesty gave me the official position of a fourth-rank military general, specially approved me to recruit five hundred more recruits, and gave me three months to train the recruits." .”

Xu Shiqiu had a slight smile on his face, but just after he finished speaking, Xu Nuanwen frowned and said, "The Holy One really gave you three months?"

(End of this chapter)