Liaozhai: I just want salted fish with invincible magical powers

Chapter 27 Mrs., take a concubine

Counting nine generations to Hutong, I have never seen what the imperial decree is like.

So when he heard the imperial decree came, Hu Budong was both curious and terrified. He vaguely felt that it was not about the investigation of King Zhennan, but that it had something to do with the student's death.

"Hu Butong, Hu Qian accepts the order!"

The guard with saber Jinyi stood in the hall holding the imperial decree in his hand, while Hu Butong, Hu Qian and others knelt down in the hall.

"Fengtian Chengyun Emperor, the imperial edict said:
Hu Butong, the magistrate of Nanyang County, was diligent and caring for the people, and made many achievements. He was promoted to Tongzhi of Jinling.

Hu Qian repeatedly solved strange cases and won my heart. He was rewarded with a hundred taels of silver and a unicorn uniform. "

Hu Butong and Hu Qian couldn't believe their ears, they were stunned for a while, and then quickly kowtowed: "Long live my emperor."

After wiping the sweat from his palms on his clothes, Hu Tong hurried forward to receive the order.

"The superior is troubled, and the lower officials prepare some water and wine to cleanse the superior."

"No need," that Jin Yiwei shook his head, "I'm still rushing back to report."

He looked at Hu Qian and said with a smile: "Young Master Hu, Mr. Ruan thanked you for what happened last time."

Hu Qian hurriedly bowed and said, "Master Ruan is both civil and military, and the students are only doing their best."

"Okay, let's take my leave."

After speaking, he left the lobby.

Hu Butong hurriedly prepared 30 taels of silver, slipped it into the hand of Jin Yiwei quietly, and then bowed to see him off.

When the Jin Yiwei left, Hu Butong said ecstatically, "Glory to the ancestors! Glory to the ancestors!

Order to go on, today I will burn incense to worship ancestors! "

After tossing and tossing for a long time, Nanyang County officials, big and small officials, famous families, and country gentry all knew about Hu Tongzhi's promotion to Jinling Tongzhi.

For a time, there was an endless stream of people who came to congratulate, and many relatives and friends gave gifts as guests.

Needless to say, the uncles and brothers with the same family name, Zhao's natal family, Shen Yuzhen's natal family, and Hu Qian's aunt's family all arrived successively.

People from the Yang family in Taohua Town happened to have something to do with Shen Sanshi's family. Hearing the news, they also hurriedly bought a bonus gift, which was sent by Yang Chengzhi.

In the evening, the Hu family held a big banquet.

At the beginning, everyone only knew that it was Hu Tong who was promoted, but when they heard that Hu Qian was rewarded by the emperor, they immediately widened their eyes.

One hundred taels of silver is nothing, the key is the unicorn suit!

That's not something everyone can wear!

Daqian is bestowed upon the Four Great!
python robe!

Flying fish suit!
Bullfight suit!
Unicorn suit!
Not to mention ordinary people, even royal ministers can't wear it casually!Otherwise, you will be punished with a felony!
Although the unicorn suit is at the end of the four bestowed clothes, it is generally only worn by officials of the fourth and fifth ranks.

And you can't wear it at ordinary times, it must be worn on a specific festival, otherwise it is also a crime of usurpation!

Hu Tongzhi is only a seventh-rank magistrate. Even if he is promoted to a Tongzhi, it is only from the sixth rank. No matter in terms of rank or merit, he is not eligible to receive this gift.

Not to mention Hu Qian - he is just a scholar!Not even qualified to be an official!
Now he is given a unicorn suit!

What does this show!
Anyone with a discerning eye knows it in their hearts!

Hu Qian's contribution is too great, but he is not an official. The emperor couldn't promote him to an official, so he promoted his father's official, gave him a unicorn suit, and rewarded him with money.

This honor is too great!
A talented person has already achieved simplicity in the emperor's heart!
This is something that most capable ministers and famous generals cannot do!
With such a foundation, wouldn't it be easier to become prosperous in the future than to drink water!
For a moment, all the people at the banquet turned to congratulate Hu Qian, and even the people sitting at the same table in Hu different toasted to Hu Qian.

"Qian'er, uncle toast you!"

"Nephew, I wish you a bright future!"

"Brother Hu! My little brother respects you!"

"Nephew, uncle has been fond of you since childhood!"

"Good boy, you are really fighting for our Hu family!"

"..."

Even though Hu Qian can drink a lot, he couldn't help drinking like this. He immediately raised his glass and said with a smile: "Uncles and brothers, I can't drink, so I will replace the bar with tea."

"Okay, don't hurt your body!"

"It's okay, you can drink whatever you want!"

"Stop drinking, I'll just respect you!"

"Brother, younger brother will drink for you!"

"Go, go, go! You drink your own, I'll drink for Big Brother!"

……

Everyone was kind and congratulated Hu Qian, but even Hu Butong was ignored, and they couldn't help but wry smiles.

Three rounds of wine, five flavors of food.

Suddenly someone said: "Nephew, I have a niece who is very beautiful and talented. How about I make you a concubine?"

Another person said: "That's right, Qian'er, my aunt's cousin is both talented and beautiful. She is only sixteen this year. Do you want to meet her first?"

"My daughter is fifteen years old, and she has long admired Qian'er's talent and learning, why not send her to serve Qian'er to study..."

Shen Sanshi and Shen Lian were having a good meal, happily bragging about Hu Qian's miracle of catching foxes in Yangcun with everyone, when they heard that someone asked Hu Qian to take a concubine, they immediately lowered their faces.

However, he is only from a merchant family, even relying on his father-in-law, he dare not say anything to Hu Butong and Hu Qian.

What's more, Hu Budong and Hu Qian are not what they used to be, so he dared not say more, but just scolded those who wanted to give Hu Qian a concubine.

The banquet lasted until very late.

After seeing off the guests, Hu Butong, Hu Qian and Mrs. Zhao gathered in the hall to talk.

Seeing that Shen Yuzhen was not there, Hu Qian felt strange, and asked Xinger, only to find out that she was dragged to talk by Shen Sanshi and Shen Lian.

Hu Tong drank a cup of tea and pressed his forehead, "It's a great honor for Qian'er to be given a unicorn suit! But as the saying goes, a big tree attracts wind, so it's better to be more cautious in the future."

Hu Qian said, "Father, what do you mean?"

"I thought about it carefully, even if you solved the case, but Zhifu Tong and others are on top, how can you get the credit for this.

So Ruan Conghai must have helped you speak..."

Hu Qian nodded, he had thought of this before.

"And since the credit falls on you, the situation of Tong Mingrui, Yan Wenqu and your uncle Xu Yuanfang will not be so good..."

Hu Qian understood.

Since Ruan Conghai helped him get this reward, Tong Mingrui's fate must be very miserable. After all, he almost killed Ruan Conghai.

The three of them talked for a while, and made it clear that they should keep a low profile in the future and not be complacent, so as not to cause disasters without knowing it.

When Hu Qian returned to the bedroom, seeing that Shen Yuzhen hadn't come back, he asked Xing'er to lead him to find her.

After finding the courtyard, Shen Yuzhen and Xiaohuan came back one after the other.

"My lady, why have you been gone for so long?"

Shen Yuzhen bit her lips lightly, "I'm sorry for making my husband worry."

Hu Qian smiled and held her hand, "Without a lady by his side, how can my husband feel at ease."

Back in the bedroom, Xiaohuan and Xing'er helped them change and wash, then went to the outside room.

Hu Qian hugged Shen Yuzhen and lay on the bed, stroking her hair and licking her ears.

In the past, as long as Hu Qian used this trick, she would collapse in Hu Qian's arms like a boneless willow.

But at this moment, she suddenly hid back, frowned, sighed softly, hesitated again and again, and said softly: "Master, otherwise... you can take two concubines..."

(End of this chapter)