Started as a thatched house and ended up as a female figure

Today is a great banquet, the joy is beyond words.

Not only the villagers of Pingnan Village were immersed in today's banquet, but Yan Mu and others also felt great joy.

"In the past, we always feasted in the hall, but today, feeling the breeze and looking at the fields in the distance, it is quite interesting."

Yan Mu drank some wine, stood up and walked to the edge of the terrace. He put his hands behind his back and looked into the distance. He looked relaxed and happy from the inside out.

Ying Changlin's face flushed from drinking, but he was not drunk. He walked to Yan Mu, and in the same posture as Yan Mu, he sighed, "After I go to the capital, I'm afraid it will be difficult to do it like this again in the future."

The scene was so lively that Mao Yuanyi and others who were drinking and clinking glasses in the back only noticed Yan Mu and Ying Changlin whispering on the terrace. They couldn't hear what they were saying and didn't dare to go over. This gave Yan Mu and Ying Changlin space to chat about other things.

Yan Mu knew that Ying Changlin didn't mean being as happy as he was at this moment, but being free of burdens as he was at this moment.

"Master Yan, are you ready to step into the court and fight?"

Yan Mu narrowed his eyes slightly, a cold light flashed in his eyes, and his voice was calm and calm: "What if you are ready? What if you are not ready? Since we have come this far, we can only continue to move forward. We can't raise the white flag to those local officials before starting the fight. Wouldn't that be a waste of the emperor's grace?"

Ying Changlin pursed his lips and remained silent.

After a while, he sighed heavily: "We are all inevitably excluded, and I am afraid that Marquis Zhaoping will have a harder time in the future."

The noble who suddenly crossed the class barrier had no background, and his family had no one available. Especially since Marquis Zhaoping was still a teenage girl, those real nobles could pin Marquis Zhaoping's mansion to the ground with just a few movements of their fingers, and make it impossible for Marquis Zhaoping to recover.

"Master Ying, you are wrong."

Ok?

Ying Changlin looked puzzled.

Yan Mu turned his head and glanced at Cheng Wan who was talking to Xu Zhuocheng: "What do you think the biggest reliance of the Zhaoping Marquis' Mansion is?"

"It was Young Master Gu who made the connection, so the relationship between Marquis Zhaoping and Your Highness is relatively close?"

Yan Mu smiled and shook his head: "The relationship between Zhaoping Hou and His Highness is indeed quite close, but His Highness is still His Highness after all."

"Yes, it's the Emperor!" Ying Changlin suddenly realized.

"Marquis Zhaoping has indeed made great contributions, but the emperor could have promoted him and rewarded him with a lot of gold and silver, but what about our emperor?

He was first transferred to the Ministry of Personnel, which was in charge of the promotion of civil servants, and then conferred the title of Marquis of Zhaoping, which was the first title given to a family of three generations. He was given a gold seal and purple ribbon, and the mother and grandmother of Marquis of Zhaoping were also conferred the third-rank imperial title.

Lord Ying, this is not just about Jane being in the emperor's heart, this is about Jane deeply being in the emperor's heart."

Ying Changlin blinked his eyes. The more he thought about it, the more he felt that Yan Mu was right. "It's true. The emperor even entrusted the princes and grandchildren to Marquis Zhaoping to arrange and escort them. This trust and respect is indeed rare."

"Marquis Zhaoping has no foundation, simple connections, and too many weaknesses, but he is very capable and has made many extraordinary achievements." Yan Mu looked at Ying Changlin and said meaningfully: "Who wouldn't like to use such a person?"

Ying Changlin turned his head and looked at Cheng Wan calmly, and said softly: "With the emperor's favor and trust, Zhaoping Hou will indeed have a much better life. In addition..."

Ying Changlin turned his head and looked at Yan Mu: "The Marquis of Zhaoping, who is so favored by the emperor, came out of Liangzhou and has a history with us. Isn't it natural that he will be...opposed to some people?"

"Who said it wasn't true? You can't eat for free, right?"

The two of them smiled knowingly.

"Master, they don't seem to have good intentions towards you."

Cheng Wan smiled indifferently: "You can't say that I don't have good intentions, it's just that my good intentions are not pure. I am happy to see it happen."

In the officialdom, she is just a small fry and has no qualifications to remain neutral or form her own faction.

Before you become strong, you can only rely on a big tree.

She was a natural member of the Liangzhou camp, and the actions of Yan Mu and others only tied her more closely to the Liangzhou camp.

This is a good thing, proving that she is now of great value.

Otherwise, Yan Mu and others would not bother to pay attention to her at all.

"That doesn't matter. What they said about me being deeply loved by the Holy Spirit is quite interesting."

"What does the master mean? Jin Jin didn't understand."

"Since they have helped me analyze why the emperor favors me so much, I must continue to develop my advantages and strive to become the emperor's most favored minister!"

"What kind of achievements does the master intend to make?"

"Tsk, let's put the meritorious service aside for now. I have to prepare seriously for the imperial examination. If I fail to pass the examinations for the tongsheng and xiucai, it will be a huge embarrassment.

To gain the emperor’s favor, you don’t have to make achievements…”

The banquet was coming to an end and Yan Mu and others were about to leave.

The open space specially reserved at the gate of Cheng Wan's house.

Cheng Wan turned to Yan Mu, Ying Changlin and Tan Jianshan with a friendly smile: "My three lords, we will see you in the capital."

"See you in the capital. You don't have to see me off, sir."

Not long after Yan Mu and the other two left, the others also left after saying hello to Cheng Wan.

In the end, only Xu Zhinian's family and Mrs. Jiang and her son were left.

"I meet the Marquis of Zhaoping."

Mrs. Jiang bowed to Cheng Wan with a smile on her face.

Cheng Wan helped Madam Jiang up and said with a smile, "Madam Jiang, there's no need to be so polite. To be honest, Suiyilou has been blessed by the Jiang family for a while, but I haven't had the chance to thank Madam Jiang in person."

"It's just a small favor. I don't deserve your constant concern."

Mrs. Jiang looked at Cheng Wan. This was the first time she was so close to Cheng Wan. She was really happy.

She really wanted to marry such a good girl to be her daughter-in-law, but her son was a hindrance and was not worthy of her.

Thinking of her son, Madam Jiang turned around and pulled Jiang Shidu, who was bowing his head, over to her: "Don't you have something to say to Marquis Zhaoping?"

Ok?

Cheng Wan raised his eyebrows slightly and looked at Jiang Shidu with some surprise.

Jiang Shidu raised his head, his porcelain-white cheeks were pink, his eyes were clear, and he was shy: "My Lord, I was ignorant before and caused you trouble. I hope you can forgive me..."

"My Lord, this kid is always on the ups and downs. I'm really sorry for bothering you at the beginning."

"Mrs. Jiang, you are too kind." Cheng Wan smiled and said sincerely, "Mr. Jiang has a simple mind and a sincere heart. He is a very good person. With a mother-in-law like Mrs. Jiang, Mr. Jiang will definitely find the best confidant in the future to accompany him for life and live a perfect life."

Madam Jiang was overjoyed and flicked her handkerchief: "Then I will accept your words, my Lord. I think you have important things to do, so I will not waste your time."

"You two, walk slowly."

Cheng Wan watched the Jiang family's luxurious carriage leave before turning around and going back home.

In the Jiang family's carriage, Jiang Shidu lowered his head, shaking the jade pendant around his waist, very quietly.

"What's wrong? You're not like my son when you're so quiet."