Dong Zhaowang gazed at the two tall magnolia trees in front of the main house, as if separated from the world. Elegant words and emotions first published.

  She smiled and said to Su Xin: "Let's go take a look at Aunt Cui."

  A heart that had been hanging in suspense finally fell to the ground, and she smiled as she pulled Du Zhao: "Good miss, you'd better tidy up first before going! Look at your current state, I'm afraid if Cui Niangniang sees it again, she'll worry."

  Dou Zhao lowered his head and saw several mud spots on his pink embroidered shoes.

  She couldn't help but laugh, and was served by Ganluo to take a hot bath, wring out her hair, and change into new clothes before going to see her grandmother.

  Hong Guo had received the news early and was waiting at the door with an umbrella.

  Upon seeing Ding Zhaoyang, she smiled and curtsied, asking about the situation at the farm: "How is it? Can the crops still be saved?"

  "All we can hope for is autumn corn now," said Du Zhao as he and Hong Gu entered the main house.

  The grandmother sat on the kang by the window, already knowing what had happened from the sound of the voices, and asked about the situation in each household, how they were coping, and what the villagers were saying.

  Dō Shōichi answered, and naturally didn't mention a word about Song Muo.

  Grandma praised Duan Zhao: "...... I didn't expect you to have such a talent for farming! This matter was also handled very well, after the rain stops, remember to tell Mr. Chen that each household will receive 10 dou of corn flour, first get through these few months and then talk about it."

  "Mr. Chen has an urgent matter and went to Kyoto." This was a pre-arranged excuse with Chen Quanshui, "When he was young, he received a favor from a friend, now this friend is in trouble, Mr. Chen rushed over to help, probably won't return to Zhending until autumn."

  Grandma didn't suspect anything else, she was just worried that Chen Qu Shui had left in such a hurry: "It seems that this matter is not trivial. Shou Gu, you should write a letter to your father, even if it's no help, having an acquaintance will give you more courage." She also asked her, "Have you sent the gift to Mr. Chen? Who is serving him by his side? He's also getting on in years. You should take care of him more."

  Grandma treats people with sincerity and authenticity, without a hint of hypocrisy.

  Dong Zhao sighed inwardly and smiled: "You can rest assured, everything has been arranged properly, and Mr. Chen will not be inconvenienced."

  In fact, he was in a hurry and because he was walking with Song Mo, Mr. Chen had only brought ten taels of miscellaneous silver coins and twenty taels of silver notes that were hastily gathered by Du Zhao and others. Fortunately, he had left some clothes at the farm, otherwise even changing clothes would be a problem.

  Song Mo Li should take on Mr. Chen's food and clothing expenses.

  Dong Zhao thought angrily, still worried that Mr. Chen had been wronged, when Duan Gongyi went to the accounting room to withdraw silver, she instructed Duan Gongyi: "Find a way to send 1,000 taels of silver tickets to Mr. Chen."

  She has lived in Kyoto for over a decade and is deeply familiar with the city's customs, which are difficult to change.

  Duan Gongyi nodded and listened to Dou Zhao's instructions. He bought some medicinal materials that were good for the body according to Tan Lao Taigong's preferences, as well as a few paintings and several ancient books, which he sent to the Tan Family Manor.

  Tan Lao Taigong was already over 70 years old, and when he heard that Duan Zhao had sent someone to visit him, he stroked his snow-white beard that reached his chest and laughed loudly, saying to his grandson Tan Juren: "This Miss Duan Si has some meaning."

  Tan Juren just smiled and accompanied him on one side. Elegant words and feelings first issued.

  Tan Lao Tai Ye then asked about that child.

  "I had the child taken to Baoding Prefecture in the middle of the night. I had Mei Gongzi take the wet nurse back. At that time, just say that the eighteenth family gave birth to a pair of twins and that's it." Tan Juren said, "If the Jiang family can get through this disaster, they will take the child back and say that the child died young. If they can't get through this disaster, I'll let the eighteenth family come back in two years, by then the children will be two or three years old, even if there's a difference of a few days, it won't be noticeable. If someone really notices something, just use one easy birth and one difficult birth to explain it away - not all twins look exactly alike."

  Tan's old master nodded in satisfaction, twirling his whiskers and sighed: "You always blame the rules set by your ancestors for blocking your way. But look at the Jiang family, they were prosperous and wealthy, but in the end, weren't they ruined? They couldn't even protect their own flesh and blood...

  Tan Juren's old face suddenly turned red, and he said in a low voice: "Grandfather, the Jiang family's affairs, do we really not care?"

  "All things in the world, one peck and one drink, are all determined by heaven." Old Master Tan sighed, "Even if we want to control it, can we? If we could kill him and exchange for the lives of the whole family, then he would not die unjustly."

  Tan Juren thought of that big bowl drinking wine, striking swords and singing songs, looking down on the world with a figure, feeling that his line of sight suddenly became a little blurred.

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  Dong Zhaoye was also thinking about the child, but she was wondering whether this child from her previous life was alive or dead.

  If I had paid more attention to Song Mo's affairs from the beginning, it would have been better!

  She also decides how far she wants to go with Tan's family.

  How can people sleep soundly with a fierce tiger sleeping next door?

  The ignorant are fearless; if it weren't for Song Mo, how would she know about the Tan family?

  What a headache!

  Dòu Zhāo took a big bite of the pear in his hand, and the pear cracked loudly as half of it was bitten off.

  Su Lan bounced in, jumping and skipping as she ran.

  "Fourth Miss, one good news and one bad news," she blinked her small eyes and asked Dou Zhao, "Which one do you want to hear first?"

  Dong Zhaohanded her an apple and said: "First listen to the bad news, then listen to the good news."

  Su Lan smiled and said: "The bad news is that Lord Wang has been impeached, saying he was guilty of forced buying and selling, not repairing his private virtues, and indulging his children in bullying people..."

  She was also impeached by others for being a country's public!

  Dong Zhao felt a bit disappointed and said: "Has anyone mentioned what they have done?"

  "No." Su Lan smiled and said, "But I heard that he was scolded badly, even the Emperor issued an edict to ask questions."

  Dong Zhao raised an eyebrow and said: "So the good news you're referring to is that my fifth uncle has become a Grand Secretary of the Imperial Cabinet?"

  "How did you know?" Su Lan's eyes widened.

  "This isn't easy." Du Zhao said with a hint of disappointment, "If someone else were to impeach Wang Xingyi, they would definitely list out his crimes one by one, rather than just slapping on some big labels and speaking vaguely. They must be afraid of implicating the Du family as well. Since even the Emperor has issued an edict to investigate, regardless of whether these matters are true or false, the Grand Council will definitely not let him enter the council to avoid suspicion. You said there's good news - could it be that my fifth uncle has become a Grand Councilor?"

  "Miss, you're so amazing!" Suran's face was full of admiration.

  "What's so great about that?" Du Zhao said disapprovingly. "If you were like me, you'd be just as great as I am."

  "Not everyone can be like Miss, ah!" Su Lan envied and looked at Dou Zhao, "Miss, no matter how much she sunbathes, she won't get dark. I'm just hiding in the house and can't even maintain my fair skin."

  Dòu Zhāo yī gèng le yī huì r , suí hòu hā hā dà xiào qǐ lái .

  Translation:

  Dou Zhao was taken aback, then burst out laughing.

  With a clean and washed peach in hand, she lifted the curtain and entered, scolding her sister: "What nonsense have you been talking about again?"

  "No, no." Duan Zhao waved his hand and let Su Lan eat peaches. "Who did you hear these two pieces of news from?"

  Su Lan said: "It's the sixth master who sent someone back to report the good news. The East Mansion has already started rewarding people. The little maids and boys who sweep the floor and wipe the tables each got ten copper coins from the Chengping year, the third-class maids, wives, and daughters-in-law each got one hundred, the second-class two hundred, the first-class three hundred, and the managers and housekeepers with a good reputation got one or two silver taels. I saw it with my own eyes when the attendants of the third master brought back the silver!"

  In official circles, being a jinshi (a successful candidate in the imperial examination) one day earlier or later, entering the cabinet one day earlier or later, are all important bases for ranking by seniority.

  This is indeed something worth celebrating.

  She instructed Su Xin: "When the people from the East Mansion report the good news to us, we will also reward them in the same way as the East Mansion."

  Su Xin smiled and went to prepare copper coins and silver.

  The messenger from the East Palace has arrived with good news.

  "Go tell Fifth Miss." Dou Zhao called in Gan Lu and Su Xiang to help her pack and dress, "We have to go to the manor to congratulate Second Madam on a happy occasion."

  Su Lan actively ran to inform Dou Ming.

  I went back quietly and told Dou Zhaodao: "I said to the fifth lady, and she started crying. I said that on this happy day, you should not have red eyes. I'm afraid Mrs. Er will be unhappy in her heart. The fifth lady was so angry that she threw a teacup at me, and I dodged it. The teacup fell to the ground and shattered into pieces. I told Zhou Mama: "This teacup is a new product from the official kiln, a set of tea utensils costs twelve taels of silver. Now that one is broken, this set can't be used anymore. I'm afraid it's hard for the housekeeper to explain. Why don't you buy another set outside to make up for it..."

  Ganluo and Sujing covered their mouths and laughed on one side.

  Dòu Zhāo helplessly shook his head.

  At her age, she also liked to fight with others. Not to mention Su Lan, this lively and slightly unruly little girl.

  "You are all older than her, what's the point of arguing with her?" Duan Zhao scolded them, "Don't ever say such things again."

  Ganluo and Sujin were on an equal footing, but Sulan made a ghostly face and ran away in a puff of smoke.

  After about half an hour, Dou Ming, who had finished dressing up, walked over with Zhou Mama accompanying him.

  Dou Zhao saw her face glowing with a healthy red complexion, without any unusual appearance, and nodded secretly, going to the East Mansion together.

  Everyone's face was filled with joy that couldn't be concealed, and they kept congratulating Du Shao and Du Ming, with flattering words flowing out like a river, even more lively than during the Chinese New Year.

  As soon as they entered the hall of the second lady, Duan Zhao only then discovered that all the people from the Duan family had arrived.

  The second lady was discussing with the second wife how to celebrate.

  Jian Douzhao came over, hurriedly beckoning her to sit beside him, and asked: "Is this play better sung for ten days or fifteen?"

  Last time three scholars emerged from our family and performed a grand opera for ten days.

  Dong Zhaixiao said: "I think it's better for the family to gather together and have a meal. Singing opera is too noisy."

  But just entering the cabinet and celebrating so lavishly is somewhat arrogant, like a newly rich family.

  Everyone was shocked.

  The second lady thought for a moment, stroked her palm and said: "It's still our Shou girl who is thorough. It's settled then, let's just celebrate together as a family."

  The second lady also reacted and looked at Dou Zhao with a few more serious expressions: "Your sixth aunt has gone to Kyoto, and there is one less helper in the family. You don't have much to do at home, so come over and help me arrange a few tables of wine and food for the next few days?"

  This was a rare opportunity for other women in the boudoir to exercise, but for her, who could instruct others on how to host Zhongyu, it was going to help.

  She would never do such an unrewarding and laborious thing!

  "I don't understand anything, let a few of my sisters-in-law help you!" Du Zhao smiled and refused. "The rain just stopped and the big sun came out, my flower house was damaged, I have to watch those maids and old ladies tidy up my flower house in the next few days, otherwise this year's surviving double-colored peony will be hard to escape disaster."

  The second lady didn't know how to raise flowers, but she knew what it meant to be able to cultivate a double-colored peony, and without hesitation, she sent Zuo Shi back to the manor.

  After the Dou family finished their celebratory banquet, news arrived from Kyoto that Wang Xingyi had been appointed as the Governor of Yunnan.

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  Let's see tomorrow's update!

  o(n_n)o~

  PS: Recommend a book:

  The Queen of Starry Skies

  Author: Jade Carved Railings

  What will the world be like thousands of years later?

  When Ye Qian opened her eyes, she found that outside the window was a beautiful starry sky. After thousands of years of evolution, humans had strong bodies and extremely high IQs. Technology had developed for thousands of years and was completely unrecognizable from what it used to be.

  But she was a prisoner in the lab with an unknown tomorrow, escape became her only choice.

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