Started as a thatched house and ended up as a female figure

Cheng Wan and Old Lady Lin had a simple and warm dinner in the backyard of Suiyi Building. As expected, Deng Xiong did not come back.

"Grandma, mother, I have official business to attend to in the next two days, so I won't be back until the day after tomorrow. Will you go back with me the day after tomorrow, or go back earlier?"

"Just go about your business and don't worry about us. Your mother and I have already discussed what to do for the next two days."

Ok?

Cheng Wan turned his head to look at Wang.

Wang smiled and said in a gentle voice, "Your grandmother and I are planning to buy some decent and luxurious clothes. So many people will come the day after tomorrow, so we have to keep up appearances, otherwise people will say bad things behind our backs."

Xu Zhinian is considered half a member of the Cheng family. When there are no outsiders around, Wang can say whatever she wants.

"That's right. After all, your mother and I are now imperial officials. For a grand occasion, we have to dress appropriately.

Speaking of which, the imperial crown and clothes are the most presentable, but I don’t know if they can be worn casually.”

Cheng Wan used a handkerchief to wipe Gu Yu's mouth: "For a situation like the day after tomorrow, you don't need the imperial crown and robes. Grandma, mother, you can make an appointment with Aunt Mao and let her give you some advice."

"My mother would definitely be willing to do that. She's bored every day."

A smile flashed in Xu Zhinian's eyes.

Old Mrs. Lin's eyes lit up: "That's a good idea! Then we can each do our own work, spend these few days in peace, and then go to the capital smoothly!"

This was a good summary, and everyone at the table laughed.

After eating and cleaning up, everyone who had been excited all day finally went to bed to rest.

In Cheng Wan's room, Cheng Wan, Gu Yu and Xu Zhinian were lying side by side on the bed.

That’s right, lying between Cheng Wan and Xu Zhinian was Gu Yu, who wanted to sleep with Cheng Wan.

Let's sleep together.

Anyway, he is just a little kid who is not even three years old.

But the little kid didn't sleep. He kept staring at Cheng Wan's profile with his big round eyes.

Cheng Wan turned sideways and stretched out his hand to pinch Gu Yu's little face: "What is Sui Sui thinking about?"

"Will you be gone for so long again in the future? You've been gone for so long, and I've been waiting for you every day, but you're just like my uncle, and you never come back. I've gotten so angry waiting like that."

The baby's voice is still very childish, but his speech is very clear and coherent.

The room was quiet for a moment.

Xu Zhinian coughed slightly to suppress the sourness rising in his heart.

Cheng Wan patted Gu Yu's little body gently and said, "I'm sorry for making Sui Sui wait for so long. Sui Sui is a very, very cute and smart child. I love Sui Sui very, very much. But your uncle and I have things we want to do or have to do, so sometimes we have to leave Sui Sui."

Cheng Wan kissed Gu Yu's forehead and said in a gentle voice: "Your uncle and I cannot guarantee that we will always stay with Sui Sui, but Sui Sui is in our hearts every moment. Can Sui Sui forgive us?"

The little boy looked at Cheng Wan, seeming a little aggrieved and a little happy. He buried his head in Cheng Wan's neck: "Okay, I forgive you, but I have to wait for my uncle to come back before I forgive him."

"Thank you Suisui."

Cheng Wan and Xu Zhinian looked at each other and raised their lips at the same time.

The little baby snuggled in Cheng Wan's arms and soon fell asleep.

Cheng Wan didn't move the baby, and spoke to Xu Zhinian in a very low voice through the baby.

"I haven't asked you yet, where did you get the bracelet on your wrist? Don't you not wear such things?"

Cheng Wan blinked, feeling inexplicably guilty.

"It's made of gold, so it won't break easily."

Xu Zhinian said expressionlessly: "I know it's gold."

"This bracelet is called 'Ruyi'. It was a gift from the Crown Princess to me. She hopes that I can always do what I want and be successful."

Cheng Wan's tone was very serious, and it was obvious that she valued this bracelet from the bottom of her heart.

Xu Zhinian was silent, feeling jealous that his good friend had become close with someone else without his knowledge.

"Nian Nian, you are my best friend."

With just these words, Xu Zhinian was flattered.

"Humph, you must like that prince's wife very much, right?"

Otherwise, I wouldn't attach so much importance to this bracelet.

Cheng Wan frowned slightly and said thoughtfully, "The Crown Prince's Consort is beautiful, dignified, gentle and generous, but she doesn't seem to be living a particularly happy life."

"How could that be?" Xu Zhinian's eyes widened: "I've never heard that the Crown Prince has any favorite concubines."

“I can’t really say, maybe I’m overthinking it.

I will introduce you to each other when there is a chance. You are both gentle and kind, so you should be able to get along well."

Cheng Wan gave up thinking about Luo Fanjin. He was not someone she could understand.

Xu Zhinian moved her body and said hesitantly, "Forget it. I am just the daughter of a seventh-rank official, and she is the consort of a high-ranking prince. She may soon become the crown princess. I am a little scared."

"I'm here, what are you afraid of?"

Cheng Wan raised an eyebrow and winked at Xu Zhinian: "And your father should soon be more than just a seventh-rank official?"

"My dad is going to...get a promotion?!"

Xu Zhinian excitedly grabbed Cheng Wan's arm and almost touched Gu Yu.

"It's very possible."

"How to say?"

"You must have known that your uncle is going to be transferred to the capital to serve as Jingzhao Yin, right?

The emperor wants to transfer some officials from Liangzhou to the capital, and official positions in Liangzhou will inevitably be vacant.

As the newly appointed Minister of Personnel, Lord Yan has the right to promote officials from Liangzhou to fill the positions of fourth rank and below in Liangzhou, and to promote an official to act as the governor of Liangzhou. "

This time, Cheng Wan and Xiao Miaozi had a common mission when they returned to Liangzhou, which was to convey the news that the emperor had promoted them to some officials in Liangzhou.

Among them, Yan Mu, the former Sima of Liangzhou, was promoted by the emperor to the rank of Minister of Personnel, a third-rank official, becoming the head of the six ministers; Mao Yuanyi, the former prefect of Anling County, was promoted by the emperor to the rank of Jingzhao Yin, a fourth-rank official, in charge of the government affairs of the capital.

"Niannian, Uncle Xu has many years of experience as an official, and he never made any mistakes during his tenure at the Xingnong Yamen. When I meet Lord Yan tomorrow, I will recommend Uncle Xu to him. Plus, with your uncle's face, I think there is at least a 70% chance that Lord Yan will promote Uncle Xu to fill the vacant position above."

Xu Zhinian was nervous and excited: "Is it possible? My father and Lord Yan don't seem to be familiar with each other at all. Should I ask my father to give Lord Yan some gifts tomorrow?"

"Uncle Xu should have tried to deliver it."

News in official circles spreads as fast as news in the village.

Eunuch Miao has already conveyed the emperor's decree to promote Yan Mu to the position of Minister of Personnel. Anyone who wants to move up a level would definitely want to give Yan Mu gifts and get close to him. However, Cheng Wan estimated that Yan Mu would simply refuse visitors unless it was necessary.

Cheng Wan coughed softly, his voice full of expectation: "Nian Nian, do you want to go to the capital with me for a while?"

"I am your deputy, so of course I have to go with you!"

"Really?!" Cheng Wan's eyes lit up with surprise.

"Of course it's true."

"Have you told Aunt Mao?"

"My mother is relieved to go with you, and my uncle is going to be transferred to the capital to serve as Jingzhao Yin, so my mother has nothing to worry about."

Cheng Wan curled his eyes happily.

That’s so… so good!