Chapter 490 What did he know?
But it was not easy to ask rashly, so I could only wait silently for His Majesty's next instructions.
But the fifth rank is already an exception, going any higher is not a good idea!
Zhao Ping was still guessing in his mind.
Gu Yichen had crossed out the words "Hanlin Academy Attendant Reader" and wrote "Hanlin Academy Compiler".
Zhao Ping next to him was very surprised.
Your Majesty, what does this mean?
Gu Yichen looked at the surprised Zhao Ping beside him and said, "Song Yun is my aunt's son-in-law. If he makes an exception right after taking office, it might not be good for my aunt's reputation."
"I think Song Yun's own knowledge is good enough, and he certainly doesn't want people to think that he relies on nepotism. It's still a normal appointment. In the future, the people can make contributions and be promoted to higher positions in the same way."
Zhao Ping said respectfully: "Your Majesty is wise."
"Well, let the Ministry of Personnel write the appointment letter according to this!"
"As ordered."
Zhao Ping left with the memorial.
I don't really understand it in my heart.
But this is not something he can ask.
Gu Yichen continued to review memorials in the imperial study.
And the other side
An Minying, I have made an appointment with An Minhua to come out today.
Afterwards, An Minying told An Minhua everything that happened at the Princess's Mansion yesterday.
After hearing this, An Minhua looked suspicious and stared at her sister An Minying in disbelief, and asked in surprise: "Sister, are you sure you didn't make a mistake?"
Seeing this, An Minying glared at her sister and said angrily, "What do you think? How can you be so reckless? You didn't even find out the situation clearly beforehand. You almost made me offend an important person."
At this moment, An Minhua was feeling very uneasy, secretly thinking that Song Chengxiu must not know about this.
After all, over the years, the relationship between the couple has not been as good as before.
If Song Chengxiu knew that his daughter-in-law was Princess Anping, he would probably choose to divorce her without hesitation and then return to his hometown.
An Minying was keenly aware of her sister's strange expression and quickly comforted her, "Don't worry, he can't go back there. You both have a son and a daughter."
"Besides, no matter what, they are his own flesh and blood after all. As long as Song Chengxiu can get along well with his child and establish a good relationship, that will be enough."
"It can also pave the way for your son in the future. Why not do such a good thing? You, don't be short-sighted and only see the gains and losses in front of you."
After hearing this, An Minhua thought about it carefully and nodded in agreement.
Indeed, even if Song Chengxiu divorced, Zhao Yan might not necessarily accept him. Besides, her own children all came from merchant families, and Song Chengxiu would have to maintain good relationships there.
If we can take this opportunity to cling to the eldest princess's big tree, it will undoubtedly be of great help to the future development of the family.
Thinking of this, An Minhua felt a little relieved and had a clearer plan on what to do next.
An Minying explained the interests involved to An Minhua.
I originally wanted to hide it from Song Chengxiu.
Now I just want him to know it as soon as possible.
An Minhua returned home.
Seeing that Song Chengxiu had not returned yet.
He ordered the kitchen to make Song Chengxiu's favorite dish.
At the dinner table in the evening.
There were only the couple and their two children.
He arranged for Old Mrs. Song and Old Man Song to go to Old Fourth Song's house.
An Minhua's parents are still doing business in Mingxuan Mansion and have not come to the capital.
Song Wan looked at the rich dinner on the table and said, "Mom, is anyone having a birthday today? Why are you preparing such a large table of dishes?"
The three-year-old son Song Ye also looked at the rich dinner on the table and said happily: "Mom, today's meal is so delicious."
An Minhua glanced at Song Chengxiu and said, "But can't you eat better on your birthday? Your father has been working hard in business recently, so give him some food."
Song Chengxiu looked at An Minhua in surprise. What happened to this person? Why did she suddenly become so virtuous?
Why is he working so hard?
He doesn't have much business to deal with anymore.
An Minhua has many important industries in his hands.
Be on guard against him like nothing else.
It's like I suddenly got it today.
I'm so flattered.
This is the wrong medicine.
But she still had to rely on her sister Cao's family.
He didn't show any strange expression and smiled: "Madam, do you have any good things today?"
An Minhua thought for a moment and said, "Nothing. I just noticed that you have lost weight recently. You must not have eaten well. I am worried that you are exhausted, so I made something delicious for you to replenish your body."
Song Chengxiu smiled and said, "Thank you for your hard work, Madam." Then he looked at the two children and said, "You two are still growing, so eat more too."
The family finished their meal happily.
The two children returned to their room.
An Minhua thought about it.
I can’t tell him about Song Yun and the others first.
You have to wait until the couple feels more harmonious before saying these things, otherwise he will feel that you have a purpose.
Then he said, "Cheng Xiu, I think you are good at doing business. You should manage the silver shop on Bei'an Street!"
Song Chengxiu looked at An Minhua in disbelief. The silver shop on Bei'an Street was now his family's largest property in the capital.
Why did she suddenly let me manage it?
This is suddenly believing him.
There is such a big pie in front of Song Chengxiu.
The smile on her face could not be concealed: "Madam, this shows that you believe in your husband."
An Minhua smiled and said, "That's not true. I have always trusted my husband. I was just worried that he would be soft-hearted and help Zhao Yan and the others. After seeing your performance over the past few years, I can see that you are really devoted to our little family. Of course, I am willing to hand over the business power to you!"
An Minhua explained his previous behavior with all his heart.
Song Chengxiu listened to what An Minhua said.
I feel a lot happier.
He was also more gentle towards An Minhua.
Because An Minhua wanted to be the head of the family before, the two of them occasionally had some conflicts.
But now he is in his forties and doesn't have so many thoughts.
As long as she trusts herself.
They both put aside their concerns.
I really want to live a good life.
Both of them were in a good mood that night, so after returning to the room, they indulged themselves as they hadn't for a long time.
The two indulged themselves once and for all.
The eldest princess's mansion.
The main courtyard of the eldest princess was quiet. In the spacious and luxurious room, there were only the eldest princess and Nanny Gui beside her.
The sunlight shines through the carved window lattices and falls on the ground, forming patches of mottled light and shadows.
Nanny Gui approached the princess with a serious look on her face and said in a low voice, "Princess, I just received news from the palace. I heard that His Majesty originally intended to appoint Young Master Song Yun as a fifth-rank official, but suddenly changed his mind today and changed it to a sixth-rank official."
The princess raised her eyes slightly upon hearing this, stared at Nanny Gui quietly, and said slowly: "So, he still has some concerns in his heart."
Nanny Gui looked puzzled and could not help asking, "Princess, forgive my stupidity, I don't understand what your majesty has been worried about. Over the years, you handed over your military power without hesitation and withdrew from the court. Logically speaking..." Before she could finish her words, the eldest princess raised her hand to interrupt her.
The eldest princess did not say anything, but silently turned her gaze towards the direction of the courtyard where Shen Xia was, her eyes deep and unfathomable.
Perhaps, it was not himself that he was concerned about.
Could it be that he knew something?