At the beginning, his wife came to him, and he became rich by selling kidney treasures.

"In that case, I feel relieved." Xu Yating nodded, and asked whether Xu Qing asked about her sister when he came.

"Your second brother did ask about it, but I didn't say much at the time because I was treating his injuries." Ren Hao said perfunctorily. After all, he couldn't tell Xu Yating that her second brother came here for Mao Zi and didn't mention you as his sister at all.

If that were the case, Xu Qing would probably be stabbed again.

After Ren Hao settled Xu Qing, he took Xu Yating out.

……

The next morning, Ren Hao took Xu Yating to the guest room.

Xu Qing had woken up at this time. Although the wound on his left arm was still painful, it was obviously much better than before.

"Second brother, are you okay?" Xu Yating asked with concern.

"After Brother Ren's treatment yesterday, I'm much better now." Xu Qing stretched his left arm to prove to Xu Yating that he was fine.

Xu Yating nodded and asked, "Second brother, is my father okay?"

Although Xu Yating was in Beijing, not far from the Wu Mansion, she had already severed ties with the Xu family and had never returned to the Wu Mansion.

Even though I miss her in my heart, I feel helpless.

"Third Uncle is in good health. In fact, he misses you sometimes, but he can't disobey family orders..." After Xu Qing said this to Xu Yating, he sighed silently.

He knew that Xu Yating had severed ties with the Xu family after marrying Ren Hao.

But he couldn't say anything about this matter. He could only let everyone deal with it as it should be.

After all, he is from the Xu family, but Ren Hao has a very good relationship with him.

But deep down, Xu Qing still hopes that his sister can be happy and does not want her to become a victim of a marriage alliance in the court.

"Since my father is in good health, I feel relieved." Xu Yating smiled with relief, not expecting the Xu family to forgive her as an unfilial daughter.

Afterwards, Xu Yating said to Ren Hao next to her: "Husband, please talk to my second brother first. I should go to the business to take care of it."

"Okay." Ren Hao nodded and sent Xu Yating out.

Looking at Xu Yating's back as she left the house, although Xu Qing knew that Ren Hao would never treat Xu Yating badly, he couldn't help but remind her in his heart: "Brother Ren, I only have this one sister, you must treat her well and don't let her down."

"Brother Wu, although Yating condescended to marry me as my second wife, my wife has always treated her as a sister, and I have never treated her as a concubine. I have always treated her as a pearl."

"We have always been in love." Ren Hao said to Xu Qing.

"Then I'm completely relieved." Xu Qing nodded, then tore off the linen bandage on his arm and asked Ren Hao to help him change the wound medicine.

"Brother Wu, how is my fellow villager Brother Xu Hu?" While helping Xu Qing change the medicine, Ren Hao asked about Xu Hu who stayed in Zhan Shen Pass to join the army.

"Brother Xu Hu, he is truly a rare and powerful general. He has killed many enemy generals and won many military merits. He has also saved me from danger many times."

"This time I came back, in addition to recuperating from my injuries, I also plan to propose to His Majesty to confer a title of nobility on him." Xu Qing took out a bamboo slip from his arms.

This bamboo slip is the list of names of those who were conferred titles of nobility this time.

"This is not my place to look. You just need to tell me what title your brother can get." Ren Hao waved his hand.

He can still tell what is more important.

Although he was the Minister of Revenue and a favorite of the emperor, this list was still not something he should read.

After all, this list of titles of nobility was written based on recommendations from the Marshal, and the only person who can read it is His Majesty.

"Brother Ren, aren't you being too cautious? There are only you and me in this room, so it's okay for you to take a sneak peek." Xu Qing disagreed. After all, he had secretly looked at the list on the way here.

"It's not that I'm cautious, but I can't let down your majesty's trust." Ren Hao shook his head and still insisted on not looking.

Just when Xu Qing moved his mouth and wanted to say something, Ren Hao suddenly shook his head and pointed outside the house, indicating that there were His Majesty's ears and eyes in the palace and that one should not speak carelessly.

Xu Qing immediately nodded in understanding, and was secretly glad that Ren Hao stopped it in time, so that no bad thing happened.

At this moment, Qingzhu's voice rang out from outside the house: "Master, breakfast is ready. When will you and the young marquis eat?"

"I understand. Just leave it outside for now." Ren Hao sent Qingzhu away and continued to change the medicine for Xu Qing.

After changing Xu Qing's medicine, he opened the door and brought in breakfast.

"You are the first-rank official of the Ministry of Revenue, and you eat this in the morning?"

Xu Qing looked at the millet soup, a dish of pickled radish, and a plate of wheat cake in the pot.

"What do you think I had for breakfast?" Ren Hao rolled his eyes at Xu Qing, picked up the millet soup and started eating.

"At least there should be a cup of Maotai." Xu Qing picked up the bowl, looking as if he had no idea where to start.

"It's not good to drink so early in the morning." Ren Hao smiled, but he also knew that Xu Qing loved meat, so after breakfast, he asked Qingzhu to go to the kitchen and bring some venison.

"Young Marquis, my house is limited in conditions and we don't have any beef. We only have venison. You have to make do with that." Ren Hao placed the tripod box in front of Xu Qing.

Xu Qing was still unsatisfied and said: "It would be even better if I could have a cup of Maozi."

"Just be content. Don't think about drinking during this period. Drinking will delay your recovery." Ren Hao warned with a serious face.

"Ah, this..." The chopsticks in Xu Qing's hand paused. Not having wine to drink is more uncomfortable than not having meat to eat.

Ren Hao also knew that Xu Qing was an alcoholic. He was afraid that he would drink secretly outside, so he let Xu Qing live in his house while he was recuperating.

This is also to make it easier to keep an eye on Xu Qing.

After breakfast, Ren Hao took Xu Qing to stroll around the back garden, found a place to sit down, and returned to the previous topic and asked, "Brother Wu, what title will my brother Xu Hu get by then?"

"He was granted the title of Marquis of Xiangyong, with a fief of 300 households." Xu Qing did not hide it.

"That's not bad." Ren Hao nodded with satisfaction, but Xu Qing complained a little dissatisfied.

"Isn't this good?"

"My father and I both agree that with Brother Xu Hu's ability and military achievements, he should at least be granted the rank of Marquis of a Thousand Households."

"But there was too much opposition in the army, so we had no choice but to confer him the title of Marquis of Local Militia." Xu Qing sighed, feeling very sorry for Xu Hu.

The reason why Xu Hu failed to be granted the title of Marquis of a Thousand Households was partly because he was young and partly because he had no background.

After all, no matter what era, background is important, followed by strength.

It is also rare and precious that Marshal Wu was able to confer the title of Marquis of Local Militia on Xu Hu against all odds.