Do You Know?: I, the Little Cabinet Elder, Regent of the World.

Chapter 65 Sheng Hong's Honor!
When one is an official, one naturally makes a few close friends who share the same ideals and beliefs.

Jiang Zhao has already risen to the rank of fifth grade official in just one year, which is certainly something to celebrate.

Thus, a drinking celebration was inevitable.

Zhang Heng, Su Shi, Su Zhe, Zeng Bu, Zhang Fangping, Wang Yaochen, Sheng Hong, and several core elders of the Han faction.

In addition, Han Zhang also attended for a few quarters of an hour and had a few drinks.

I vaguely remember that when Sheng Hong saw some big shots from the Korean faction, he didn't drink a drop of alcohol, but his face turned red as if he had received a great tonic.

As dusk fell, Jiang Zhao, slightly tipsy, returned to the Jiang residence.

The gifts bestowed by the emperor had already been returned by Hesheng.

Ten acres of fertile land and a hundred bolts of brocade.

Sheng Hualan wiped it several times, afraid of causing any wear and tear.

In fact, neither the Jiang family's resources nor the Sheng family's assets are lacking in such a small thing.

Aside from the ten acres of fertile land outside Bianjing City, the rest of the brocade was nothing more than money and valuables.

However, since this was a gift from the emperor, its significance was different, and Sheng Hualan's excitement was not entirely incomprehensible.

"My lord." As soon as Jiang Zhao returned, Sheng Hualan hurriedly arranged for him to be served.

Foot soak, back massage, hangover remedy, hot compress.

"My lord, should we send some of these silk fabrics to Huaizuo?" Sheng Hualan asked softly, rubbing her shoulders as she looked at the silk fabrics bestowed by the emperor.

Jiang Zhao pondered for a moment, then nodded: "Send fifty bolts of the hundred bolts of cloth down to Huaizuo! Of the remaining fifty bolts, keep thirty for your own use, and send twenty to your grandmother, father-in-law, mother-in-law, Changfeng, Changbai, and your sisters-in-law to make new clothes!"

Wealth and honor do not return to their hometown, just like walking in brocade at night.

This applies to both men and women.

As the older sister, Sheng Hualan married into a good family, so she definitely wanted her family to benefit from it as well.

On the one hand, she genuinely hopes her younger siblings will be well; on the other hand, she also has the intention of showing off.

She hopes her younger siblings will be well, but she also definitely hopes that she will be the most successful among her sisters.

However, since Jiang Zhao didn't speak up, she didn't dare to make the decision on her own.

Jiang Zhao spoke, and Sheng Hualan was overjoyed, so she kneaded him even more vigorously.

"Madam, it's late, please rest!" Jiang Zhao took a rag, wiped himself, and then picked up the beauty in his arms.

Sheng Hualan blushed slightly, but a wave of nausea washed over her at an inopportune moment.

"Well!"

Jiang Zhao was somewhat surprised and put his wife down.

"what happened?"

Sheng Hualan shook her head, took a few steps outside, and leaned against the door, dry heaving.

I gagged for a while, but nothing came out.

Jiang Zhao's heart skipped a beat, and she asked in surprise, "Could it be that you're pregnant?"

"Ah?" Sheng Hualan was startled, patting her belly, both surprised and delighted.

Since the beginning of May, my grandmother's old friend, Mrs. He, has been in Beijing. She has been taking medicine for nearly two months now.

But Sheng Hualan was afraid it would all be for nothing, so she hesitated and said, "What if..."

Jiang Zhao hesitated for a moment, then strode out: "Hesheng, take my name card and go invite Imperial Physician Zhao. Remember, be polite."

Upon hearing this, He Sheng quickly responded and ran outside.

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That night, at the Sheng residence, in the Shou'an Hall.

Grandma Sheng had a kind and gentle face. She had a well-behaved five or six-year-old girl under her knees, whose eyes were slightly closed and who was already showing signs of drowsiness.

"Hmph!" Old Mrs. Sheng patted her granddaughter's head. "It's late now. I'm an old woman, and I'm used to staying up late. You should go and rest tomorrow!"

Sheng Minglan nodded obediently.

At her age, she's at her most playful and sleepy.

By this point, I'm starting to feel the strain.

Just as Sheng Minglan was about to walk back to her residence, a shout came from inside.

"Oh my God!"

"Mother, Zhao-ge'er has been promoted!"

Before I saw the person, I heard his voice first.

Wang Ruofu chattered as she strode in, her face beaming with joy.

Grandma Sheng was somewhat surprised to hear this, smiled faintly, and shook her head. This was indeed Wang's temperament.

"Mother, Mother!" Wang Ruofu hurriedly approached and gave a hasty bow.

"Sit down." Old Madam Sheng waved her hand.

Just as Wang Ruofu sat down, another person walked in; it was Sheng Hong.

His face was slightly flushed, and he smelled a little of alcohol.

“Mother!” Sheng Hong bowed respectfully.

Grandma Sheng nodded gently, indicating that she should sit down.

The husband and wife sat on opposite sides of the table.

"You just said that Zhao Ge'er got a promotion?" Old Madam Sheng took a sip of tea and looked at her daughter-in-law.

"That's right!" Wang Ruofu clapped his hands excitedly and said eagerly, "Haven't we been busy with the matter of establishing an heir in recent years? Zhao Ge'er submitted a memorial to the throne and resolved the matter. After the ancestral temple sacrifice, the emperor specially rewarded Zhao Ge'er, and he is now a fifth-rank official."

As he spoke, Wang Ruofu looked proud and smug.

Her son-in-law is a fifth-rank official!

"A fifth-rank official?" Old Madam Sheng was somewhat surprised.

The matter of Jiang Zhao submitting a congratulatory memorial has recently been the subject of much speculation and discussion.

From submitting the congratulatory memorial to the arrival of the imperial family in the capital and the sacrificial ceremony at the Imperial Ancestral Temple, the process lasted for more than a month.

The news of He Biao had already spread far and wide.

Sheng Hong would occasionally send news from the court, and she naturally knew about this matter.

But he's already a fifth-rank official?
Sheng Hong explained, "The Emperor appointed him as the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Rites, a fifth-rank official, as well as the Hanlin Academy Reader, a fifth-rank official, and the Grand Master of the Court of Imperial Sacrifices, a fifth-rank official."

After court, my son-in-law and I went to Fanlou for drinks.

At this point, Sheng Hong looked thoroughly pleased and asked, "Does Mother know who participated in the celebration?"

"Oh?" Old Mrs. Sheng knew Sheng Hong best, knowing that he was cautious and timid and rarely showed off.

"Could it be that Grand Secretary Han has gone?" Old Madam Sheng pondered for a moment, guessing the most likely possibility.

If it were anyone else, she would never have guessed it was someone at the level of Grand Secretary of the Cabinet.

Unfortunately, this is Zhao Ge'er!

"Mother is truly a diviner!" Sheng Hong praised, then said, "Grand Secretary Han stayed for a full quarter of an hour, along with six other high-ranking officials in purple robes and jade belts."

Besides these, Su Zhe and Su Shi of the Three Sus, Zhang Heng (who ranked second in the imperial examination), and Zeng Bu (who served as a junior official in the Ministry of Personnel) were all first-rate figures!

Sheng Hong was deeply moved.

Han Zhang and the six high-ranking officials in purple robes and jade belts were, without needing to say more, figures who commanded respect in their respective regions.

The other young men were either people with powerful backgrounds like Zhang Heng and Zeng Gong, or people with considerable reputations like Su Shi and Su Zhe, and they were all junior scholars.

This gathering is truly impressive!
When did he ever get the chance to participate in such a gathering, and even have a few drinks?
How honorable!

When Old Madam Sheng saw Sheng Hong's radiant face, she knew he was a little smug, so she couldn't help but admonish him, "Zhao-ge'er invited you, his father-in-law, to celebrate, which shows that he hasn't forgotten our family ties. But you must also be clear that you need to know your place and not be arrogant."

In short, he's not from any particular social circle!

Everyone else has their own abilities, but you were only able to participate because you married off your daughter.

It's best to maintain this kind of relationship properly, but you shouldn't be too hasty.

In any case, Sheng Hong is only a sixth-rank official, so promoting a sixth-rank official is not a difficult task for these people.

As Jiang Zhao's father-in-law, he certainly wouldn't lack opportunities for promotion.

However, despite the difference in their positions, they are not on the same level, so it's best to maintain a relationship that is neither too close nor too distant.

Otherwise, using too much force might even annoy people.

Sheng Hong was startled, his mind suddenly clearing. He quickly stood up and bowed, saying, "Thank you for your warning, Mother. I understand!"

When Old Madam Sheng saw Sheng Hong's serious expression, she knew he had taken her words to heart and slowly nodded.

"Mother!"

Seeing this, Wang wanted to share the good news, but didn't know how to start.

Grandma Sheng shook her head.

Her daughter-in-law is good in every way, except she's too stupid.

Otherwise, Lin Qinshuang wouldn't have been able to gain the upper hand.

"It's late, everyone go and rest."

　Today's number is 6k. The first one is a bit hard to distinguish; it's broken in the middle.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)