The Pretty Wife of General Jinxiu Huanian

Chapter 78: Promotion to a higher position

On this day, the bright sunlight shone directly on the vermilion gate of the marquis's mansion, shining with golden light.

Yunxi had risen before dawn and was sitting at her dressing table, dressing herself up meticulously. She was wearing a light blue dress. Although the material wasn't the finest, it made her look even more graceful and elegant.

"Madam, today the prince has been promoted, and it is a happy day for our mansion!" The maid Cui'er said with a grin.

Yunxi nodded slightly, her eyes full of anticipation, and she said, "Yes, I hope everything goes smoothly."

As they were talking, a sudden commotion was heard outside the mansion. Yunxi quickly stood up and hurried towards the mansion gate with Cui'er.

When I arrived at the door, I saw a dazzlingly gorgeous carriage parked there, surrounded by a group of majestic guards, all standing at attention.

The car door creaked open, and the prince strode out. He was wearing a brand new official uniform with exquisitely embroidered patterns. He held his head high and chest puffed out, looking very heroic.

"Your Highness." Yunxi stepped forward, her face filled with joy.

The prince held Yunxi's hand and said, "Yunxi, today is a glorious moment for our mansion."

Yunxi raised her eyes to look at the prince, her eyes filled with tenderness and joy, and she softly replied, "Your Highness has made great military achievements, and this is what he deserves."

After that, everyone gathered around the prince and Yunxi and walked into the hall of the Marquis's mansion. The Marquis's wife and daughter were already waiting there.

The wrinkles on the Marquis's face were all broken by the smile, her eyes narrowed into slits, and she hurried forward and said, "The prince's promotion is truly a great joy for the Marquis's Mansion."

The daughter of the Marquis's family was wearing a pink dress, the pearls and jade on her head swaying gently. A trace of envy flashed in her eyes. She bowed slightly and said, "Congratulations, Your Highness."

The prince nodded slightly, with a hint of humility on his face, and said, "It's all thanks to everyone."

At this time, the housekeeper came trotting over, panting, with beads of sweat dripping down his face, and shouted loudly: "Prince, Madam, the eunuch from the palace is here."

When everyone heard this, they hurried out to greet him. They saw a eunuch holding the imperial edict, standing there with his head held high and his chest puffed out, followed by several young eunuchs.

The eunuch was wearing a brand new palace robe, his face was fair and beardless, and his eyes were shrewd.

The eunuch cleared his throat and said loudly: "Your Majesty, receive the order!"

The prince and everyone else knelt down hastily. Everyone was solemn, not daring to breathe.

"The Emperor, in compliance with the Will of Heaven, proclaims: Your Highness is valiant and adept at fighting, and has made outstanding military achievements. He is now promoted to the title of King XX, and is granted a thousand taels of gold and a hundred pieces of silk..." The eunuch read out the imperial edict in a loud voice, and it seemed as if the entire mansion was filled with his voice.

The prince shouted: "Thank you for your grace!"

After receiving the imperial edict, everyone stood up. The eunuch smiled, his eyes narrowed into a line, and said, "Your Highness, congratulations."

The prince bowed and said, "Thank you, eunuch."

Afterwards, the eunuch took the young eunuch away.

The Marquis' Mansion was in a state of chaos. The servants were busy all the time. They had just picked up a basket of fresh fruits and vegetables, and were rushing to set up the tables and chairs over there.

The kitchen was steaming hot, pots and pans were clinking, and the sweat on the chefs' foreheads was like rain, but they didn't even bother to wipe it off.

There were really many guests at the banquet. Looking around, you could see that they were all well-known figures in the capital.

Each of them was dressed in bright and beautiful clothes, with a smile on their face that was either flattering or sincere.

"Your Highness, with this promotion, you will surely have a bright future." An official was holding a wine glass. The fat on his face almost squeezed out his eyes. He leaned forward, and his fawning look was too obvious.

The prince smiled slightly, raised his glass and said in return, "Thank you all for your kindness. I will rely on you in the future."

Yunxi stood aside, her lips curled up, her eyebrows curved, revealing a gentle energy, and she spoke to the ladies: "Hey, sisters, try this fruit quickly, it's very fresh."

"Madam Yunxi, you are so lucky." A lady covered her mouth and laughed, her eyes staring at the silk and satin on Yunxi's body.

Yunxi waved her hand gently and said, "It's all thanks to the prince. I'm just taking advantage of it."

As he was speaking, a general strode over, his voice like thunder: "Your Majesty, I will never forget your heroic appearance on the battlefield!

"That momentum, hey, is like heavenly soldiers and generals descending to earth!" As he said this, he raised the wine glass high with both hands.

The prince drank it all in one gulp and wiped his mouth: "Thank you very much, my brothers are all heroes on the battlefield!"

During the banquet, dancers twisted their waists, their colorful skirts fluttering like butterflies. The musicians played musical instruments and sang, creating a lively atmosphere.

There were bursts of laughter and joy, one after another, without stopping.

At this moment, the Marquis's wife stood up, her gold ornaments jingling, and the powder on her face almost falling off: "Today, the prince has been promoted to a higher rank, which is an honor for the Marquis's family. Let's all enjoy ourselves."

Everyone quickly followed suit, their voices rising one after another: "Yes, yes, madam is right."

After three rounds of drinking, the prince's face was flushed and his eyes were a little blurry. Yunxi gently pulled the corner of the prince's clothes and whispered, "Prince, please drink less."

The prince waved his hand and laughed heartily, saying, "It's okay if I'm happy today."

The banquet lasted until late at night. Some guests were drunk and still shouting at the top of their lungs; others were leaning back in their chairs and sleeping soundly, snoring loudly.

Finally, the guests dispersed one after another, and the Marquis' Mansion gradually became quiet.

The prince and Yunxi returned to the room, and Yunxi helped the prince take off his outer clothes.

"Your Highness, the burden on your shoulders will be heavier from now on." Yunxi said, looking at the prince with her watery eyes full of worry.

The prince held Yunxi's hand and said firmly, "With you by my side, I have nothing to fear."

Yunxi leaned gently in the prince's arms, her face full of happiness, and her pretty cheeks were rosy like a ripe apple.

The next morning, before daybreak, the prince arose swiftly, ready to go to the palace to express his gratitude. Yunxi also hurriedly got up and swiftly helped the prince get dressed.

She carefully smoothed the wrinkles on the prince's clothes and said softly, "Prince, be careful on your way." The prince nodded, looked at Yunxi gently, turned around and strode away.

Yunxi stood at the door, looking at the prince's back, her hands unconsciously clenching the corners of her clothes. Her beautiful brows knitted slightly, and she murmured to herself, "Prince, you must be safe and sound."

After the prince entered the palace, Yunxi waited in the marquis's mansion, her heart in turmoil, not knowing whether to sit or stand.

Sometimes he paced back and forth in the room, and sometimes he looked out the door.

After a long time, the prince finally returned. Yunxi hurried to greet him and asked impatiently, "Prince, how is it?"

The prince smiled and said, "The emperor encouraged me to continue serving the court."

Yunxi finally breathed a sigh of relief, patted her chest, and said angrily, "I was so worried about you. I'm glad you're back. I'm glad you're back."

As he spoke, he took the prince's cloak and handed him a cup of warm tea.

The prince took the tea, drank it all, and said with a smile, "Don't worry, madam. I will act with caution."

Yunxi nodded and said, "I am relieved that Your Highness has such ability. However, I am afraid I must be more cautious from now on."

The prince responded, "Madam, what you said is absolutely right."

From then on, the prince's position in the court became more and more stable, and the marquis's mansion also ushered in new glory.