Reborn as a Merchant Girl, the General's Beloved

Ji Yunhe, who is over 70 years old and has lived a carefree life, is now appointed as the Minister of Revenue and concurrently the Director of the Imperial College. His disciples are spread all over the country, all of them are knowledgeable and famous. In just a few months, 70% to 80% of the staff shortage in the court has been made up.

Mr. Ji Yunhe also advised the emperor to open the door to the imperial examination to absorb fresh blood for the court. No matter whether they were disciples of Xianyuntai or not, everyone could earn fame for themselves through the imperial examination. For a time, Mr. Ji Yunhe was famous all over the world.

The students all said that he was another role model for all ages after Confucius. He tried his best to save the court from dire straits, and he knew when to advance and retreat, knew his limits, never took credit for himself, and could speak up for the scholars of the world.

The emperor and the crown prince respected him and conferred him the title of crown prince's tutor, ranking among the three protectors.

For a time, everyone in the court and the country admired him.

Hong Chu's father-in-law Wei Yong is now the regent and right prime minister. Although he has not been implicated in the corruption case, he has few disciples left in the court. His popularity has also been overshadowed by Ji Yunhe, so he has to endure a lot in the court.

As a result, Hong Shilang became more low-key. He occasionally had social engagements, but they were only with a few good friends. Apart from that, there was no other activity. The once glorious Ningyuan Marquis Mansion was now a desolate place with few visitors.

On this day, Hong Chu brought his three-month-old son home to visit. He was talking with Ge in the house when a maid brought in an invitation from Princess Jing, inviting her to a banquet to appreciate the lotus.

Mrs. Ge looked at the invitation carefully, then looked at the sun outside the window, looking embarrassed.

Hong Chu was surprised. He came forward and read the invitation. Then he whispered, "Prince Jing has made great contributions at the border. He sneaked in alone and persuaded 30,000 Turkic people to surrender without bloodshed. The emperor praised him and he is very famous. Now the gate of Prince Jing's mansion is not open to anyone. It's a good thing that she invited mother. Why did mother do this?"

"That being said, your father has repeatedly told us that we must be conservative recently and never step out easily." Madam Ge sighed, "You also know about Ling'er's case. To put it in a big way, it is the same crime as the embezzlement case. Fortunately, she is gone now, and Prince Jing did not implicate her when handling this matter, so the Yan family and us were saved."

"I understand my father's concerns." Not to mention the Anyuan Marquis' Mansion, even the Right Prime Minister's Mansion adopted the same approach. The few people who survived under the high pressure had to stay in a corner and survive, but this was not a long-term solution after all.

Hong Chu thought about it, and then ordered the little girl beside him: "Send someone to find out who the invitations from Prince Jing's Mansion were sent to."

After a cup of tea, the little girl came over and replied, "Madam, in addition to the ladies in the palace, the families of all the princes and dukes, and officials above the third rank in the capital are all invited to Princess Jing's lotus viewing banquet this time."

Hong Chu smiled, took Ge's hand and said, "Don't worry, mother. I think Princess Jing is worried about the impeachment of Jinyiwei by other officials, and she is afraid that there will be more estrangement in the future, so she held this lotus appreciation banquet."

Mrs. Ge frowned and said, "Now your father is following the Crown Prince to patrol the river. How about I write him a letter and ask him?"

"Mother!" Hong Chu shook her head and said, "You have been the mistress of the house for so many years, how come you haven't made any progress at all! Why do you have to trouble father for such a small matter! Think about it carefully! Princess Jing is paving the way for Prince Jing! How can we refuse? Father only said that you should not be reckless. It is not safe to hide in the mansion all day long. Everyone goes, and if you don't go, that would be really reckless!"