My sister must marry someone else? Why are you crying when I marry the King of War?

It is clear that Marquis Wuwei has a grudge against the Eastern Palace and the Deng family, and he also has a deep foundation in the Northern Border Army. Even though he is low-key in the capital, if he pulls the Northern Border Army out, who would dare to look down on him?

Deng Er was stupid enough to offend him for no reason, and he was also arrogant enough to provoke the An brothers and sisters. He was simply pushing the Northern Border Army out. Concubine Yan was too stupid to refuse the favor and the bargain.

The Queen cursed Concubine Yan in her heart for being shameless, and could not help but advise, "Your Majesty, there are rumors outside that Marquis Wuwei is disobedient and unfilial, disrespectful to his grandmother and uncle, and spends his days fighting cocks, eating, drinking and having fun. It is a grace from Your Majesty that he can inherit the title. If you give him an important task, I am afraid he may not be worthy of it. It is too unfair to the real rising star. I hope Your Majesty will think twice."

Concubine Yan was surprised and said, "How come I have never heard of these words? I don't know where the Queen heard them from. If I were to say, this child without a father and a mother will always be unloved, so it's hard to say whether people will gossip about him or spread rumors. This child behaves well in front of the emperor and responds appropriately. I think the rumors are not entirely to be believed."

"Besides, he has caught the emperor's eye today and has been valued and taught by the emperor. No matter what he did in the past, he will naturally change for the better in the future. Isn't this a good thing? Young people, who doesn't have a time when they are young and frivolous? This is even more true for those who are without parents to control them. You can't just beat someone to death with a stick, you have to give him a chance. The late Marquis of Wuwei will definitely be grateful for the emperor's grace in his grave! Your Majesty, do you think what I said makes sense?"

The Queen rolled her eyes at Concubine Yan and was about to retort, but the Emperor nodded: "Concubine Yan has a point."

The queen slammed on the brakes and was so frightened that she almost choked, feeling secretly resentful.

"......This is a bit too much of a joke. Even if the emperor wants to use him, it would be better to hand him over to the six ministries for examination first. After the six ministries discuss and see how to make the most appropriate arrangements, wouldn't it be better?"

Shao Xun immediately said: "I dare not trouble the emperor, but I appreciate your kindness."

Emperor Wanli laughed and scolded: "You may be young, but you have a bad temper!"

Shao Xun bowed quickly and said, "I dare not."

Emperor Wanli thought for a moment, "Since you dare not, just stop saying those angry words. It's not right for you to do nothing all day at such a young age. You will only bring disgrace to your father's reputation. Report to the Central Army Headquarters of the Five Military Commanders' Office tomorrow. Become a fifth-rank official first. If you do well, I will promote you myself."

Concubine Yan smiled and said, "Marquis Wuwei, why don't you thank me quickly? Do your job well and don't let the emperor down."

Shao Xun was not completely ungrateful, and Lin Yulan was not ungrateful either. They quickly took his arm full of lotus flowers and the couple knelt down together to express their gratitude.

"Yes, I thank the emperor for his grace!"

"Stand up." Emperor Wanli said with a smile, "Do your best, don't bring shame to your father, and fight for my honor, otherwise I will not forgive you."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Emperor Wanli couldn't help but glance at Lin Yulan.

Imperial Concubine Yan was very perceptive and clever, and immediately said with a smile: "Your Majesty, look at this, the wife of Marquis Wuwei and Marquis Wuwei are a perfect match made in heaven."

Emperor Wanli said "hmm" and nodded.

Concubine Yan looked at Lin Yulan and smiled, "She is truly more beautiful than flowers! Her temperament is so elegant and gentle, which complements the lotus. In my opinion, she is no worse than the daughters of noble families who have been carefully educated. How can she look like the concubine's daughter of a fourth-rank official?"

Emperor Wanli's eyes flickered, and he raised his eyebrows and asked, "Whose daughter is the Marquis of Wuwei's wife?"

Concubine Yan smiled and said, "Your Majesty, you don't know that the wife of Marquis Wuwei is the concubine's daughter of Mr. Lin, the doctor of the Ministry of Revenue. It is said that the elders of the two families had made an engagement in the past, and the Marquis Wuwei had no objection, so they married Mr. Lin's concubine's daughter. Mr. Lin also has a legitimate daughter. At that time, the two sisters got married on the same day. I heard that it became a good story among the neighbors."

"Really?" Emperor Wanli sneered.

His loyal minister and his wife died young, so should their descendants be bullied like this?

The queen sneered: "Sister, you are very clear-headed and know everything."

How could Concubine Yan be afraid of her? She smiled and said, "I didn't know about it at first, but it's because the Crown Princess's brother from her family a while ago... ahem! It's not surprising that I know a little about such a big thing."

The queen turned livid with anger.

Emperor Wanli glanced at the two of them coldly and did not respond to the question.

He was indeed a little confused, but he was not someone who could be easily fooled. He would ask someone to check it out later.

Shao Xun bowed and said, "Your Majesty, my wife is of good character, chaste and virtuous. I am lucky to have her as my wife. Her background is not important. I have not been wronged in this matter."

This was a great opportunity to flatter the old woman and his uncle and aunt. He only had to say a few words and they would never be able to turn things around in their lifetime.

But he wouldn't do that.

Imperial Concubine Yan seemed to be speaking out of turn, and she smiled and sighed, "Marquis Wuwei is young, passionate, and simple. Who knows, it's the spirits of the late Marquis and the late Madam who are in heaven blessing you. You're lucky!"

The Shao family might not have had good intentions when they arranged a marriage for him, they just happened to marry a very good wife.

Shao Xun smiled and said, "Your Majesty, what you said makes sense, but I am really glad."

Emperor Wanli also laughed at this, "You are still too young!"

He actually liked it more in his heart.

Now that he's older and in a high position, he likes people who are simple and straightforward, without all the sophistication.

"Do your job well and leave."

"Yes, Wei Chen is resigning."

The couple had just left and had not walked far when Eunuch Zhou caught up with them breathlessly and said with a smile, "My Lord and Madam Hou are blessed today. The Empress, Imperial Concubine Yan, Imperial Concubine Fang, Imperial Concubine Mei, and Imperial Concubine Qin have all given gifts to Madam Hou. They are all in this box. The lotus jade hairpin was given by the Empress, and the Hetian jade bracelet was given by Imperial Concubine Yan..."

Shao Xun took the box and the two of them expressed their gratitude.

After watching Eunuch Zhou leave, Shao Xun called a young eunuch and asked him to take the lotus flowers to a wooden barrel, put them in water, and carry them out to Old Zhao, the coachman of the Wuwei Marquis' Mansion.

"Don't leave any one behind. Please take a look before the Emperor. Remember that?"

After giving the purse as a reward, Shao Xun added another sentence.

The little palace maid was so frightened that she was stunned and quickly responded.

Lin Yulan pursed her lips and smiled.

Shao Xun supported her loosely: "Madam, are you tired? Let's find a place to rest?"

It was her first time to see the emperor, and she had listened to a foul quarrel between the Queen and Concubine Yan. Now that she had relaxed, she must be very tired.

Lin Yulan was indeed a little tired, but fortunately she had been through a lot in her previous life, otherwise she would have been extremely nervous when she met the emperor for the first time.

After all, as the daughter of a concubine of a fourth-rank official, she had never had the opportunity to meet the emperor, had no experience, and no one had taught her.