#457 - Your husband
An old man led a young woman into the Xu residence.
Inside the Xu residence, it was a lively scene. High-ranking officials and dignitaries were either conversing in the courtyard or already seated, sipping tea and eating snacks while waiting for the banquet to begin.
The maids and servants coming and going in the Xu residence all had smiles on their faces.
Today, they received many red envelopes, enough for half a year's salary.
Although today would be more tiring, they wished it could be like this every day.
Especially for some of the old servants of the Xu residence, they felt even more gratified.
These old servants had long regarded themselves as part of the Xu family.
In the past 10 years, the influence of the Xu family in the court had actually become weaker and weaker.
At the ancestral worship ceremony 10 years ago, not many dignitaries came at all.
But this time was different. This time, the Xu family's ceremony could be said to have been attended by almost all the important officials in the court.
And all of this was because the Xu family had produced many good sons, especially the fifth young master.
It was even very likely that if things continued this way, the Xu family would not only rely on the blessings of their ancestors to inherit the title of Marquis.
This fifth young master himself would also be able to make meritorious achievements, and it was not impossible for one family to have two Dukes.
"This Xu residence is truly extravagant to the extreme." The young woman standing next to the old man snorted, her tone sounding very disdainful.
"Please don't say that, this is where your husband has lived since he was a child. I believe Your Highness still has feelings for this place," the old man said softly.
Hearing the old man's words, the young woman frowned slightly, seeming somewhat dissatisfied.
It was unknown whether the words "your husband" made the young woman unhappy, or whether she felt dissatisfied with the old man speaking up for the Xu family.
"Please, both of you, take a seat."
A servant came over and led the two of them.
Although the old man was wearing relatively old clothes, the woman beside him exuded an extraordinary aura just by standing there.
Not to mention that Steward Wang had let them in.
Perhaps this old man was a friend of one of the young masters.
After all, the young masters often went out to cultivate and travel, so it was normal to have a few friends.
"Thank you." The old man, Liu Feng, nodded and sat down in a seat.
The young woman naturally sat next to the old man.
"Look at that one."
Liu Feng pointed to a middle-aged man with a big belly.
"That person is the current Minister of Revenue, Jiang Yuan. His father, Jiang Wan, was a good friend of mine. After serving as an official for a few years, he left the capital to cultivate.
It's just that his old man really doesn't have any talent in cultivation. In my opinion, rather than just living for a few more years, it's better to shine in the court.
Look at that person again, that person is the current Vice Minister of Justice, known as the Black Qingtian, filled with selflessness, it's just that his whole face is black.
Look at that one again…"
Liu Feng introduced the dignitaries in the courtyard to the young woman one by one.
The young woman remembered them all, and then said, "Kill them all when the time comes!"
"Tsk."
Old man Liu Feng smacked his lips and sat up straight.
"Princess, you can't say that. These people are still quite useful. Moreover, the relationships in this capital are complex. For most people, they are very selfish.
They only want their own wealth and glory, and to keep their own official hats. As for other things, they don't care who is the emperor."
"Hmph." The young woman turned her head again, "Don't call me Princess, I haven't married him yet."
"Alright, Princess." The old man smiled, changed his address, and didn't take it to heart, "Princess, have a sip of tea, I believe you must be thirsty."
The young woman didn't refuse, took the teacup, lightly lifted the veil of her hat, and drank it all in one gulp.
When the young woman lifted the veil that covered her face, a little girl saw her appearance and couldn't recover for a long time.
This big sister is so beautiful.
Just as the young woman put down the teacup, a commotion came from the direction of the courtyard entrance.
A man walked into the courtyard.
When this man walked into the courtyard, almost all the officials went over to greet him.
The man was wearing a Confucian blue robe, his hair tied up in a bun.
He was tall and straight, with the temperament of a martial artist and the scholarly air of a scholar.
His angular face was indeed a bit handsome.
"I didn't expect that Your Highness has grown so handsome. Is the Princess satisfied?" Liu Feng looked at the young woman with a smile.
The young woman turned her head away: "So-so."
"Hehe heh." The old man didn't say anything, just smiled.
"Lord Xu, long time no see."
"Lord Chen, what are you saying? We just met in the palace half a month ago."
"Lord Xu, after becoming the Commander, your temperament is different. Standing here with righteousness, you are like the sun."
"The pair of jade ruyi that Lord Huang sent before, the old lady likes them very much."
"Hahaha, it's good that the old lady likes them, good that she likes them." Lord Huang was stunned for a moment, and quickly said.
When Lord Huang gave Xu Ming a gift before, it was that pair of jade ruyi.
If the old lady said she liked them, it naturally meant that Xu Ming had accepted them and then given them to the old lady of the Xu family.
And this Lord Huang had a good relationship with Prince Qi before.
Lord Huang hadn't slept well these days, because he was worried about being settled after the autumn harvest.
Now that Xu Ming said this on purpose, it meant that he didn't hold a grudge.
If there weren't so many people here, Lord Huang would have almost cried.
More and more officials walked to Xu Ming's side, saying auspicious words, and the flattering appearance showed how powerful Xu Ming was now.
Even a Minister of Works was smiling apologetically beside Xu Ming.
"Relying on power! Colluding with these vermin! Where is the spirit of his great-grandfather!"
The young woman said dissatisfied, the pair of peach blossom eyes under the hat looked very angry.
"Hehe hehe." The old man didn't speak, just smiled faintly.
"I still have some things to do, so I won't accompany you all. Eat and drink well, just treat it like your own home." Xu Ming bowed.
"Lord Xu is too polite."
"It's normal for Lord Xu to be busy."
"Lord Xu, walk slowly."
These officials quickly said, how could they really keep Xu Ming here.
Just as Xu Ming happened to pass by Liu Feng's table, Xu Ming subconsciously looked in the direction of the young woman, and the young woman also happened to look up, and the two people's eyes met.
