My Stepmother is Soft and Charming

Your Majesty is too praised. I am young and ignorant. I still need more guidance from the Queen Mother and ladies.

Du Jingyi said it humbly, but Mrs. Guo on the side laughed and then said.

Look at your temperament, neither quick nor slow, neither humble nor arrogant. You are really good.

As soon as she said this, many people also echoed her. The Queen Mother and Mrs. Guo wanted to protect the person, and they were happy to be in front of Du Jingyi.

There are many things going on today. His Majesty has now ascended the throne. We will rejuvenate the country and settle down the people. The Ai family will feel relieved. All of you ladies are old people who have been here since the time of the late emperor and even the founding emperor. If anything happens in the future, It’s better to work together to get things done.”

I am waiting here, and I will obey the Queen Mother's decree.

Queen Mother Guo briefly explained a few words, and then without further delay, asked Eunuch Hu to send the others out, leaving Mrs. Guo and Du Jingyi to say a few more words.

After everyone left, the hall seemed a little empty.

An old man and a young man were sitting next to the Queen Mother, which made her particularly at ease, so she smiled and said to Du Jingyi.

Your Majesty is here today. Shao Yu has contributed a lot to it, so it is inevitable to be granted the title of first-class Duke. You and your wife, relax and don't always think about the idea of ​​​​defining the master with great achievements and retreating bravely. The new dynasty is still talented. For starters, focus more on supporting His Majesty and stabilizing the people's livelihood, which is more important than anything else, you know?

I understand.

The other thing is your natal family. The Ai family has also been asking a lot about it these days. Since you married into the Duke's mansion, your parents have never had any delusions about clinging to a high position. They have always been charitable and charitable. This is very good, so there is a Taoist edict here in the Ai family, you can take it back to them when the time comes.

Du Jingyi was surprised, how could he enter the palace and see that his own parents had the Queen Mother's decree?

Although Mrs. Guo understood in her heart, she still asked more questions for Du Jingyi.

What is the decree from the Queen?

There is an idle position in the Purchasing Bureau of the Inner Palace Department. It is not a great position, but because it is in charge of things coming in and out, it has a lot of power. The Yi family has also discussed it with His Majesty and the Queen, and feels that the Du family and his wife are the most suitable ones. .”

He was given an official title as soon as he came up. Although he was not big and could not go to court, he had to deal with everyone in the royal family. To put it bluntly, such a fat job was still because of Gu Shaoyu. Otherwise, like the emperor and the queen mother, How could such a distinguished person notice a mere merchant?

Therefore, Du Jingyi was very anxious in his heart, and he really didn't know whether he should accept it or not.

Logically speaking, this is an unexpected wealth. If the Queen Mother appreciates it, everyone in the Du family can get out of business and even earn an official position. It is enviable to say it, but what Du Jingyi thinks more about is , dealing with everyone in the imperial city is not something that can be easily explained.

If it is done well, it will be what the Du family deserves for taking advantage of it, but if it is not done well, it is very likely that this matter will be used to suppress Gu Shaoyu.

Moreover, as far as Du Jingyi is concerned, this business is better to be free and reciprocal. Negotiate profit where it is necessary, and negotiate price where it is necessary. If he really takes care of the purchasing and exporting of the inner court department, I am afraid that the Du family's accumulated Wealth and honor will also be crowned with glory in the future.

Du Jingyi felt that his parents might not think so.

So, after a short moment of silence, he saluted solemnly and said.

Thank you very much, Queen Mother, for the generous reward. However, I am not worthy of this concubine and my family. The reason why the general is so important to your majesty is because your majesty has the ability to recognize people and make good use of them. The general also fought for his life with the sword, so your majesty rewards him. No one will say anything, but my Du family, with the name of just a businessman, really cannot afford such love. If people are slandered outside because of the Du family's affairs, then I and my family will be really embarrassed, so , please ask the Queen Mother to take back her life.

Du Jingyi was the first person to refuse the Empress Dowager's reward in person.

Empress Dowager Guo did not expect that on the first day after she took office, the person in front of her would politely reject her first imperial edict before she even sent it out. Naturally, she felt a little unhappy in her heart.

If others were afraid that she would be angry, but it was Du Shi in front of her, so she still asked patiently.

Is this true?

What I said is not false. I really can't bear to let the reputation of the Queen Mother, Your Majesty and the general be burdened by the Du family, so I beg you to take back your life.

The Queen Mother was refuted twice in succession, and her eyes darkened a lot. Madam Guo on the side saw it, so she said something to save her.

Mother, forget it. When Mrs. Gu was still alive a few days ago, several of us had visited the Du family's village, and we had close contacts with them. Many people knew about the friendship between our Guo family and the Du family. This His Majesty has just ascended the throne, so he really needs to consider many things. It is just a small official position, so it is given to him. Outsiders dare not say anything more, but after all, it is the beginning of a new dynasty. More praise and less gossip. It’s better.”

At this point, the Queen Mother's face became a little more relaxed. It was probably because her mother mentioned Mrs. Gu, so she was a little more tolerant of Du Jingyi.

Therefore, after sighing, he did not continue to ask further.

Okay, since my mother said so, let's let this matter go. However, we will be rewarded and punished. Since the Du family has made contributions, let's pass on the Ai family's wishes and send a red sandalwood marble screen to them. It’s decent.”

When Du Jingyi heard this, he immediately knelt down respectfully and said.

Thank you, Queen Mother, for your gift.

At this point, her heart fell to the ground. Appreciating the screen was better than appreciating the official position. At least it was not so eye-catching. For the Du family, it would not restrict their hands and feet.

So her gratitude at this moment was sincere.

Okay, get up. We have to go see the queen and the others later. Don't waste time at Ai's house. Let's get going. We can go back early to spend time with our children.

yes.

After hearing the child, Mrs. Guo reminded her.

Today is Brother Tai's birthday. The days go by so fast. In the blink of an eye, I am now a three-year-old child.

Oh, three years old?

Go back to your Majesty, that's what the old lady said.

In that case, the Ai family should also send some congratulatory gifts. How about this? Take the eight-treasure gourd cloisonné enamel fan that the Foreign Affairs Bureau just sent back to Brother Tai. It's okay to use this in the summer. It can be cooler.

I would like to thank the empress for her kindness on behalf of Yun Zhan.

Hearing this, the Queen Mother also showed a rare smile, and then said to Du Jingyi.