As soon as these words came out, the whole court fell silent. Yes, Cao Suixin's contribution was so great that it would be unreasonable not to reward him.
But at the beginning, Cao Suixin was not included, and everyone was very depressed. So this commotion was just to help Cao Suixin earn a reward? That's quite interesting.
Mu Yexiao coughed twice and suddenly said, "Speaking of rewards, it seems that the emperor has missed one thing. Do you remember the farm tools sent over from Xianyou Town?"
The agricultural tools have been promoted for nearly half a year now. So far, the feedback has come and the agricultural tools are very easy to use.
Mu Yexiao and the others were in Xianyou Town, so almost all the credit was attributed to them. The emperor nodded: "The farm tools are indeed worthy of reward. Speaking of which, there are other things going on here. The people who should be arrested are still being held in prison!"
After hearing this, everyone remembered something. It seemed that before, a prefect of a small place was arrested for claiming credit for farm tools.
The person who was impersonated never showed up. Could it be that this person was from the Bingjian Palace? Mu Yexiao did not let everyone guess for too long, and said with a smile: "These farm tools were designed by my princess's eldest disciple Fang Xiaoxi."
Uh! Everyone was shocked. This was going to reward everyone in the Bingjian Palace. The emperor also raised his eyebrows. He did not doubt that Mu Yexiao was lying. He nodded and said, "Since everyone who has made contributions should be rewarded, let's reward them together."
No wonder she was able to become the apprentice of Princess Bingjian. As expected, none of them were ordinary. I originally thought it was because of the relationship with Linghou Mansion, but it turned out not to be the case. As expected, Princess Bingjian was good at discovering talents no matter where she went.
Everyone saw that the emperor was in high spirits, and it seemed that he could not escape the reward, but what reward should he receive? Cao Suixin had made great contributions, but she was still a child, and Fang Xiaoxi was also still a child.
It is really remarkable that such a great contribution has been made. But how should the reward be given? We still need to discuss it carefully.
"Your Majesty, this is a big deal. According to the rules, if you have made such a great contribution, a county lord should be enough."
Fang Xiaoxi's contribution could earn her a title of a county lady, but Cao Suixin's contribution would be more than enough. Moreover, if she were to be a county lady, Cao Suixin's contribution would not seem to be enough.
The ministers had obviously considered this issue, but Cao Suixin was Fang Xiaoxi's junior sister, so if only Cao Suixin was awarded separately, a county lady would be fine. If Fang Xiaoxi and Cao Suixin were awarded together, Fang Xiaoxi would be a county lady, and Cao Suixin would be a county lady, which would put Fang Xiaoxi above them. I wonder if Mu Yexiao and Qian Jiujiu would be unhappy.
Just when there was silence, someone suddenly spoke up: "Miss Cao's father is the magistrate of a small town. How about he come directly to Kyoto as a reward for Miss Cao?"
This was a very good idea, and the emperor immediately nodded in agreement: "Okay, let's continue with the reward."
Soon Gu Qi and Lin Xing'er were called to the palace and began to be rewarded one by one. Gu Qi was very lucky and was directly awarded the position of a marquis.
Fang Xiaoxi was conferred the title of Xianyou Township Lady, and Cao Suixin was conferred the title of Fuyou Township Lady. An imperial edict was also sent towards Cao Suixin's hometown.
The imperial edicts conferring the title of Xiangjun were sent to the Bingjian Palace together. Cao Suixin had no idea that he would be rewarded today, and was planning to follow Fang Xiaoxi and go out to play happily.
Just as she reached the door, she met two eunuchs who came to confer awards: "It's great that Miss Fang and Miss Cao are here. It's a great occasion."
Fang Xiaoxi was confused, and then she saw the eunuch took out the imperial edict: "Fang Xiaoxi, accept the edict."
Fang Xiaoxi knelt down immediately, and everyone behind her knelt down as well. Then they heard the eunuch begin to read the imperial edict: "By the providence of Heaven, the Emperor proclaims that Fang Xiaoxi of Xianyou Town, who has made great contributions by offering farm tools, is hereby conferred the title of Xianyou Township Lord..."
This, I was inexplicably named a county lady. Fang Xiaoxi was confused, but still stood up and looked at the young eunuch: "Thank you, eunuch."
The young eunuch smiled and said, "Mr. Xianyou, please stand aside. Miss Cao Suixin, please accept the decree."
Cao Sui Xin was just watching the fun, but he didn't expect that he would have a share, so everyone knelt down again.
"Cao Suixin received the imperial decree... and was conferred the title of Fuyou Xiangjun..."
When Cao Suixin received the imperial edict, he was also confused. He originally thought that he could go out and play. He didn't expect that there would be a reward to be won.
The maidservant beside her went forward to take out silver to reward the two eunuchs. After the two eunuchs left with satisfaction, Fang Xiaoxi spoke up: "Let's not go out to play today, let's go find the master."
Both of them were named Xiangjun, which was a great thing. Fang's father and mother were also very happy, because the one who was named Xiangjun was their daughter.
The fact that two Xiangjuns were born in the Bingjian Palace instantly became a hot topic in the entire capital. Rumors had been circulating before that Cao Suixin might be from the Tianzhu Palace, but now that he was named Xiangjun, he was definitely not.
Qian Jiujiu naturally learned of the news. Thinking that his two disciples had been conferred the title of county lord, he should also hold a symbolic party and invite people to have some fun.
Someone was sent to invite Xiaoman over. Xiaoman soon arrived at the Bingjian Palace and looked at Qian Jiujiu: "Sister, are you looking for me? Is it because of your two little princes?"
Qian Jiujiu nodded: "Yes, it's for them. When will the villa in the suburbs of Beijing be available? I plan to hold a banquet there. Well, a flower-viewing banquet is fine. Aren't there plum blossoms in the villa?"
Now is the season for plum blossoms. The hill behind the villa has been planted with plum blossoms by Xiaoman in the past few years, and it is about to become a ten-mile plum forest.
Xiaoman tilted her head and looked at Qian Jiujiu: "It can be used, um, after three days, let the people downstairs clean it up. You also have time to send invitations to everyone, how about it?"
Well, that's fine. After Qian Jiujiu came to the palace, it seems that he hasn't held a party yet. Before leaving, hold a party to select a few playmates for Bei Bei.
Since we have to do it, there is no need to rush: "Let's trim those props a little more. Let's hold the banquet in half a month. Let's prepare a little more. After all, it takes half a month to make Xiangjun's clothes."
Xiaoman thought about it and realized that her elder sister had really learned it and was thinking about the next generation: "Okay, I'll ask someone to prepare it. And you, pick out the invitations and prepare some attire for the party."
After sending Xiaoman away, Qian Jiujiu called two newly appointed county lords over. After Fang Xiaoxi and Cao Suixin were appointed county lords, they had been planning to come and see Qian Jiujiu.
"Disciple greets Master."
Qian Jiujiu looked at the two girls and was satisfied. He nodded with a smile: "Now you have become the county lord, how do you feel?"
Cao Suixin blinked and said, "I don't feel anything. I want to go out and play."
Fang Xiaoxi laughed: "Master, I am still a little confused. Junior Sister was named a village lady for her contribution in suppressing the rebellion. What about me? What kind of farm tools?"
Seeing the kid's bewildered look, it was obvious that he really didn't know. Qian Jiujiu chuckled, "It seems that you forgot that the drawings you gave to Nan Nan had already been submitted to the court and put into practice. They are very useful."
Fang Xiaoxi opened her mouth. She didn't know that her master had done so much for her behind the scenes. "Thank you, Master."
Qian Jiujiu looked at the two with a smile: "There is no need to be so polite between us masters and apprentices. By the way, I asked you to come here so that you can choose the clothes to wear, and there are also invitations. You two will be named county lords, and our palace is going to hold a banquet."
Fang Xiaoxi and Cao Suixin were stunned. Was the palace going to hold a banquet? Cao Suixin blinked and said, "Is it a banquet like the last time I went to the palace to celebrate the New Year?"
What's the point of a banquet like that? It's just sitting together and eating. Qian Jiujiu saw what Cao Suixin was thinking from her eyes and couldn't help laughing.
"Well, this party is different. There are men and women here, and you can enjoy the flowers together. There is a plum forest, and there are a lot of fun toys for children. You can make friends there."
When Fang Xiaoxi heard about making friends, she knew that this party was specially held for Cao Suixin. She was going to leave with her master, and her junior sister was afraid that she couldn't leave, so it was okay to have a few good friends in Kyoto.
"So what do we need to do?"
Fang Xiaoxi asked curiously, Qian Jiujiu took out some invitations and said, "Choose the invitations, we will write them and send them to each mansion. Well, the invitation to Linghou Mansion, Xiaoxi, you write it."
We still have to send invitations to Linghou Mansion. Qian Jiujiu sighed and found it funny to see Fang Xiaoxi sighing: "Don't think it's troublesome. These social activities are necessary."
She also had her own social circle back then! Even if these kids go out, they will eventually return to Kyoto. Networking is very important.
Fang Xiaoxi knew this, of course, and nodded: "I understand, Master. I will carefully select my good friends, and the people from Linghou Mansion. If we don't have in-depth exchanges, it won't be bad."
She is indeed a sensible and obedient little girl. Qian Jiujiu was very satisfied and looked at the two of them: "Have you picked out the invitations? Which one do you want to use?"
There were many invitations on the table, all of them were beautiful. Fang Xiaoxi picked one, Cao Suixin also picked one, and Qian Jiujiu directly prepared two invitations. After the invitations were delivered, he directly grabbed the children and said, "Writing the invitations is now left to you."