When they got on the Su family's carriage, Second Master He also happened to send Third Master Su out. In the past, the two uncles had nothing to say to each other, but after going through a lot of things, the relationship between the two families eased, and Third Master Su and Second Master He also had more exchanges. So Second Master He still had a smile on his face, and smiled at Su Zhong: "Good boy, come over when you are free in the future. This is also your home, don't be estranged."
It looks normal.
Su Yao lifted the car curtain and met Mr. He's eyes.
Mr. He was stunned for a moment, then he strode down the steps and walked to the side of the carriage. He then looked at Su Yao in front of him and said, "Yaoyao, you have grown up."
Su Yao had lived in the He family for several years, but she was not very familiar with her uncles. Her eldest uncle was always an official outside, and could not come back during the holidays. She only saw him once every three years, and did not have much affection. Her second uncle was also working in the canal transport at that time, and he would not have much contact with her niece when he came home. In addition, she had always adhered to the principle of "less trouble is worse than more trouble", and avoided everything she could, so the second master He and her really became familiar with each other when he was framed and imprisoned and she helped him.
But this time, Su Yao saw a lot of strangeness and evasion in Mr. He's eyes.
She called softly, "Uncle."
This sound seemed to make Mr. He Er very uncomfortable, because his lips moved, and after a long while he reluctantly smiled and agreed. After that, he lost the interest to continue talking and chatting. He said a few perfunctorily to Su Yao and went to talk to Mr. Su San.
Su Yao lowered the curtain, and the smile on his face disappeared in an instant.
She also noticed that there was something wrong with what Aunt He said. There was indeed something wrong with Master He, and this made her feel very uncomfortable.
After returning to the mansion, she asked someone to call Ruan Xiaojiu, Sun Xing and others.
It was already very late, so Su Yao simply did not enter the inner courtyard and met them in the main hall outside.
Master Su San had long been accustomed to his daughter's eccentricity and did not take it seriously. He just took Su Zhong straight into the old lady's yard to greet her.
Su Yao sat in a rosewood armchair and told Ruan Xiaojiu and Sun Xing, "I have something for you to do. Please help me find out who Mr. He has been close to recently, who he has been with most often, and what he has done. Find out as much as you can and tell me everything in detail."
This was the first time Su Yao had asked them to do something after he came back. Both of them knew that this matter must be very important, so they did not dare to be vague and agreed solemnly.
Su Yao then breathed a sigh of relief.
Their return seemed to have opened a lively curtain. From the day they came back, the capital city became visibly lively. The homes of the nobles and generals who returned from Yunnan were filled with guests, and the Ministry of Rites was also busy preparing for the upcoming Taimiao ancestral worship ceremony.
Especially on the day of rewarding the three armies, any place in the capital city where the palace guard of honor could be seen was already crowded with people early in the morning, with three layers of people inside and outside, making the surrounding area packed with people.
Su Rong was a pioneer and made great contributions in this war. Naturally, he was also among the generals who were rewarded, and his rank was very high.
Everyone in the Su family was in high spirits. Old Mrs. Su went to the ancestral hall to worship her ancestors early in the morning, and then came out to see Su Rong off.
And this day of glory is just the beginning.
After rewarding the three armies, the next day, Eunuch Xia from the palace came to the door.
The Su family opened the front door, set up an incense table and an altar to welcome them. Eunuch Xia smiled and was very polite to everyone in the Su family, especially Old Lady Su, whom he called "Old Lord" left and right.
The eunuchs were the most powerful. When they saw him like this, they all knew it was a good thing. Even Old Madam Su looked at Li Rui and winked at him.
Li Rui immediately presented a thick packet.
Eunuch Xia took it with a smile and said, "Once the Earl of Yongding arrives, you can announce the decree."
Su Rong was originally outside, and a servant had already gone to invite him. After a while, Su Rong also rushed back to receive the order.
Eunuch Xia did not delay any longer. After everyone knelt down, he slowly unfolded the imperial edict: "In compliance with the will of Heaven, the Emperor proclaims: Yongding Earl Su Rong is a brave warrior who beheaded countless people in a battle in Yunnan and made great contributions. He is promoted from earl to marquis, and is named Yongding Marquis. In addition, he is awarded 100 pieces of brocade, 3,000 taels of gold, and 10,000 taels of silver!"
Although it was expected, everyone in the Su family was still overjoyed when they heard the imperial edict.
Since Emperor Yuanfeng ascended the throne, there have been only a handful of people who have been awarded titles based on military merit!
And now Su Rong has become Marquis of Yongding thanks to his military achievements!
What kind of honor is this
Even the former Earl of Yongding did not have this honor!
Old Mrs. Su was so excited that her eyes were filled with tears. After being helped to stand up by Su Rong, she first thanked Eunuch Xia and then patted the back of Su Rong's hand with tears in her eyes.
Okay, okay!
Their Su family fell from its most glorious time. During the most difficult times, all the arranged marriages were broken off and Su Rong became a joke that everyone talked about. But now, all these humiliations no longer exist.
The Su family was no longer bullied, but how could it compare to the glory they have now
This is a clear and indisputable military achievement.
The Su family washed away the shame with the real achievements of their younger generations. From now on, no one can look down on the Su family!
What was lost in their hands was eventually regained by them.
This kind of excitement cannot be understood by those who have not experienced it. Old Madam Su held the imperial edict and said to Su Rong tremblingly: "Send it to the ancestral hall and offer it to the ancestors. It will also let the ancestors and your father see that our Su family now has a successor!"
Master Su San was equally excited. After all, this was the glory of the Su family. Moreover, this was what Su Rong had fought for on the battlefield. There was no reason to be jealous at all. He also congratulated Su Rong sincerely.
Su Rong sincerely thanked Master Su San, and said politely to Eunuch Xia: "Please stay and have a simple meal."
Eunuch Xia smiled and declined: "Maybe next time. I have some things to do and need to go to the next house to announce the decree. I will come to bother you next time."
Seeing that Eunuch Xia really had something to do, Su Rong did not force him and just personally escorted Eunuch Xia out.
When we came back, everyone was overjoyed.
Old Madam Su announced loudly: "Tell the kitchen to prepare a few tables tonight so that our family can have a good time. In addition, all the servants in the mansion will receive their monthly salary for March. Everyone has worked hard recently, so you must work diligently in the future!"