si-mexico Chapter 121 What did he do to get promoted?
Chapter 121 What did he do to get promoted?
She cursed Chen Shangshu while vomiting. Chen Xiaoling laughed, "Mom, why don't you curse Dad when you're happy?"
Mrs. Chen's face flushed red from vomiting, and her eyes welled with tears. She pinched her daughter's arm hard and said, "How dare you, little girl, make fun of your mother."
Chen Xiaoling frowned: "Mom, seeing how hard you work, I don't dare to have children."
"When I was pregnant with you, I didn't react at all. I ate whatever I wanted. Is this child here to take revenge?" Mrs. Chen pointed at her belly and said angrily, "When he's born, I'm going to beat him up."
Chen Xiaoling's eyes lit up when she heard this: "Mom, do you think only boys would be so troublesome?"
Mrs. Chen immediately felt that her vomiting reaction was not severe after hearing this. She nodded and said, "I feel the same way. If it really is a son, then all this suffering is worth it."
Chen Xiaoling was unhappy: "Mom, you are biased."
Mrs. Chen sighed and said, "Because I didn't give birth to a son for the Chen family, you know how much I've suffered. If I were really pregnant with a son, all the suffering I'd endured would be worth it. It's not that I like sons, it's just that prejudice and injustice can crush a person."
Chen Xiaoling hugged her mother and said, "Mom, no matter if it's a son or not, don't give birth to another one in the future. If Dad wants a son, let him find a concubine to have one."
Ren Yue went to the palace to see the Queen Mother. The Queen Mother held her hand and looked her left and right. She felt more and more sorry for her that such a young and beautiful child had to live alone.
Ren Yue brought the snacks she made to the Queen Mother for her to taste, and then mentioned her new friend Qin Yurou.
The Queen Mother thought for a moment and asked, "Is she the daughter-in-law of Li Da's family, the daughter of Minister Qin?"
Ren Yue smiled: "I didn't expect my aunt to remember her. Yu Rou and I hit it off right away, and she even invited me to visit her house. Unfortunately, Minister Li passed away a few days ago. I plan to go see her in a few days."
"I remember that Qin Yurou and Ye Youlan have a good relationship. Does Ye Youlan have any objections to you being close to Yurou?"
"No, half a month ago, Yu Rou and I went to their party, drank tea and admired the flowers together, and we even played cards together!"
"Ye Youlan is very cunning. Don't be too honest when dealing with her, or she will scheme against you."
Ren Yue nodded. "I don't see Ye Youlan very often. In private, I'm only close to Yu Rou, who is more compatible with my personality. By the way, Yu Rou's husband is Li Zong, who works in the Hanlin Academy. I heard from Yu Rou that Li Zong has become very negative since Li Da's death."
The Queen Mother pursed her lips. She understood the purpose of Ren Yue's words. Li Da was gone, and Li Zong might be the new chess piece. Promoting Li Zong herself would also dispel other people's suspicions.
Three days later, Li Zong was promoted to the fourth rank. He was stunned when he heard the news. Even when his colleagues came to congratulate him, he still couldn't believe it.
When he returned home, he heard Yu Rou say that it was the Empress Dowager who spoke for him in front of the Emperor, and he was promoted to the fourth rank.
Li Zong was puzzled: "Why would the Queen Mother help me?"
"Because I asked Ren Yue to speak for you in front of the Queen Mother. Ren Yue is the Queen Mother's niece."
Li Zong thought about it carefully and asked, "Ren Yue, is she the woman who came with you to the manor that day?"
Qin Yurou smiled and nodded: "She and I hit it off right away. I didn't expect she was Ren Qishan's daughter and her aunt was the Queen Mother."
Li Zong said flatteringly, "How about preparing a generous gift for Miss Ren? We have to express our gratitude anyway."
Qin Yurou said with great satisfaction: "Just do your job well, and I will take care of the thank you."
"Thank you, Madam." Li Zong leaned over and kissed Qin Yurou on the cheek. "I will thank you properly later."
Qin Yurou's cheeks flushed, and she murmured, "I'm having my period, it's inconvenient."
Li Zong was a little disappointed. In the evening, he used the excuse of going to the study to sort out some things to run to the Buddhist temple to hang out with Lanzhi. Xiao Bao was keeping watch outside, reminding him to go back quickly, otherwise he would be in trouble if the young lady found out.
Lanzhi acted coquettishly and refused to let him go: "You are already a fourth-rank official in the Hanlin Academy, why are you still afraid of your wife?"
Li Zong said awkwardly, "I'm not afraid of my wife, I respect her. Be good, I'll come and accompany you tomorrow night."
After Li Zong left, Lanzhi called the maid and asked her whether she had spread the story between her and the young master.
"I did, but no one dared to say it in front of the Young Madam. I heard that the Young Madam's maid, Xiaohong, hinted at it, but was slapped in the face by the Young Madam. I don't understand whether the Young Madam knew about it or not."
The old woman reminded Lanzhi, "Miss, the mistress of the house is the young lady, and the young master obeys her every word. You can't think that he will value you because he thinks of you for a while. After all, you are just a maid, not presentable. I advise you to stay at home."
Lanzhi was displeased. She stared at the old woman with her narrow eyes, wanting to scold her, but she held back: "I know."
Ye Youlan asked the Seventh Prince if he felt that Li Da’s death was very sudden?
"Li Da is no longer useful, so he was pushed out. Now all the clues are cut off when he gets there."
Ye Youlan smiled, "The mastermind behind this may seem clever, but he's actually quite foolish. How could a civilian like Li Da manipulate the Liang ambush case? He's nothing more than a pawn. If we investigate Li Da's background and rise to power, we'll know who's behind him."
"Behind Li Da is the Empress Dowager, and behind the Empress Dowager is Ren Qishan."
"Ren Qishan has provided the court with many talented people through Jinghua Academy. These people have formed a complex community of interests through various means. Even the emperor dares not act rashly."
"That's why I refuse to serve in the court. Those involved are confused, but those who are on the sidelines can see things more clearly. Only by stepping out of the maze can one see things more clearly. Moreover, I have a wise wife who can help me see the light."
Ye Youlan enjoyed his praise very much: "I am honored to work with the prince to find the truth and give justice to the fallen soldiers."
The Seventh Prince's handsome eyes smiled as he asked, "Princess, what should we do next?"
"Just wait and see what happens."
Li Zhi came to report that Li Zong had been promoted to the fourth rank. Ye Youlan couldn't help but laugh: "What did he do to get promoted?"
"I heard that the Empress Dowager spoke well of Li Da in front of the Emperor because of his death and her friendship with his wife."
"The Queen Mother is good at embellishing herself. Ultimately, she's just feeling guilty. I guess Li Zong is celebrating in his mansion right now!"
Li Zhi said, "Princess, your guess is correct. Li Zong is indeed very happy. He even gave half a month's wages to all the servants in the mansion."
Li Zong was promoted, and Qin Yurou felt more confident. She even took the initiative to invite her sisters to dinner at Yuxianglou.
Ye Youlan hadn't been to Yuxianglou for some time. When she saw the owner, Dan Niang, she felt a little guilty. After all, she had been secretly jealous of her.
Dan Niang looked a little plumper than the last time they met, and her complexion was much more rosy.
It's not scary for a woman to not have a man, what's scary is that she has no ambition. Dan Niang manages the restaurant very well. People with ambitions have a different mental outlook, and their whole aura is fully open.
Dan Niang waited until the dishes were served and then left.