bookcurios Chapter 219 Mu Heng
Chapter 219 Mu Heng
The couple chatted for a while before Mu Sheng said, "I went to the palace today and told the emperor about papermaking. He was so happy that he gave me a reward."
At this point, he paused, looked at Yun Xi, and then continued, "He said that he wanted to confer the title of Duke of Dingguo on father, and from now on, the General's Mansion will be changed to the Duke of Dingguo Mansion."
Yun Xi smiled and said, "This is such a great thing! It's just right that Lezi and I can stay for a few more days so that we won't be late for receiving the imperial decree or celebrating the full moon. After these two things are done, we will leave."
Mu Sheng smiled and said, "We are benefiting from your kindness. For so many years, the emperor didn't think of rewarding us. Recently, you have made so many contributions. His Majesty probably thinks there is nothing more to reward you and your father-in-law, so he gave the reward to the Mu family."
Yun Xi thought about it and said objectively: "I may be an instigator, but the Mu family must be established and worthy of being conferred. However, you are right, it is more or less due to my influence."
Le Zai was walking back and forth on the couch. When he heard Yun Xi say that, he also echoed: "It's a blessing, it's a blessing."
He got into Yun Xi's arms, wanting Yun Xi to play with him. He pointed his little hand outside and said, "Go out, go out."
Yun Xi put on some small shoes for him and said, "How about letting Xia He and the others go with you?"
"No, no, Mom, go out and play."
He held Yun Xi tightly, so Yun Xi had no choice but to walk out with him, and she also picked up Mu Sheng.
"Let's go, take a walk. It's a good opportunity to go to the upper room. Have you told your parents about this?"
"not yet."
"When will the decree be announced?"
"Probably just these two days."
"Want to celebrate?"
"no need……"
Yun Xi stopped, looked at Mu Sheng, and asked, "I just remembered that after he conferred titles on you, I will have nothing to do with him? Won't he give me some gold or something?"
Mu Sheng: "...He said he would give me a reward, but he didn't tell me what it would be."
"That's fine, I'll wait then."
"By the way, he said that our children can inherit our father-in-law's title."
Yun Xi sincerely praised: "Then he is quite open-minded."
"He also wants to give our Lezi a name."
"He thinks beautifully."
Yun Xi asked Le Zai: "Bao, what's your name?"
"LeLe, baby, cub, be good."
"You have so many names! These are all nicknames. We still need to give you a full name."
She thought for a moment and asked, "I've thought of two. You can choose one. One is called Jinyu, which means holding the jade in your arms. Your brother's name is Jinyan, so you two look a bit alike. The other is just one character, Heng, which means beautiful, precious, unique, and one-of-a-kind. Or you can add your nickname and call it Leheng. Which one do you like?"
What does Lezi know?
But he said, "Heng, Heng."
"Mu Heng."
"Uh-huh."
"Is it because it's easy to pronounce with two words?"
Lezi smiled happily. He was going to be his mother's most precious baby.
She asked Mu Sheng again: "What do you think?"
“They all sound good.”
It's much better than the nickname I gave it in the beginning.
"Then listen to Lezi and call me Muheng."
"I have no objection. I'll tell my parents later."
The family of three arrived at the upper room. The old lady first took Lezai and held him in her arms. However, within half a minute, Lezai struggled and got down to the ground.
"Zuzu is tired, don't hold me."
"Oh! Grandma's little darling, how can you be so lovable?"
Lezai returned to Yunxi with a smile on his face, and tilted his little face up to let Yunxi praise him.
Yun Xi picked him up and put him on her lap, then played with him for a while, making the little boy giggle all the time.
Mu Sheng repeated the emperor's decision, and the old general became excited.
"Okay, okay!"
The title of general was earned at the cost of one's life, but the title of duke could be inherited for five generations. If someone made meritorious contributions during this period, the title could be extended for another generation.
There is an essential difference between a general and a duke.
The Mu family is not a noble family. A few generations ago, there was an ancestor who was good at fighting. He made his fortune through military achievements, and then passed down the family line from generation to generation. Although they have a prominent status, it always seems that their foundation is not very solid. One reason is that they have no title, and the other is that they have few descendants.
Now, even if the next generation cannot lead troops and the military power is taken back, they are still dukes and their status will not be affected. Moreover, he now has two grandchildren, Mu Sheng and Yun Xi are still young, maybe they can give him another grandchild in two years, wouldn't the family really prosper?
After several shouts of "good", the old general asked for details. After all, he had not been canonized for so many years, so there must be a reason for suddenly giving him a title.
Mu Sheng explained the reason again. The old general stood up and bowed to Yun Xi seriously, "Thank you, kid."
Yun Xi quickly stood up, hugged Le Zai, and dodged sideways.
"We are all family, there is no need to say these things. Besides, the emperor would have made such a quick decision only if our family had made achievements before. I did this purely by accident."
The old general said: "Anyway, since you married into the Mu family, everything has become better and better. Overall, the family is thriving. This is all thanks to you."
"You are serious."
The old lady smiled and said, "This is not an exaggeration at all."
Some people are just lucky and blessed, and others really can't compare to them.
After a few people chatted and laughed for a while, Mu Sheng and Yun Xi took Le Zai back to their own courtyard. On the way back, he let Mu Sheng hold him. Since he learned to walk and run, he began to cherish his legs and feet, and asked to be held at any time.
Although the old general and the old lady didn't say anything to each other, later that day, the old lady sent someone to deliver a batch of jewelry, as well as the deeds of two shops and two farms. Although she didn't say it explicitly, the meaning was clear: this was a thank you gift for Yun Xi's contribution to the family.
Mu Sheng told her, "The matter of helping the wounded has been officially taken over by the court. The Ministry of War has done a great job, and by mobilizing the resources of the entire government system, this matter has been done more smoothly. Therefore, there is not much that needs to be invested by the Mu family. The Mu family's businesses, which were originally divided into two parts, have all been merged and are now managed by mother. These two farms and shops were originally external businesses, and I am in charge of them."
Yun Xi said: "Then you continue to take care of it."
Mu Sheng smiled and said, "If Madam trusts me, then I will continue to manage the house and be your chief housekeeper."
Yun Xi nodded: "This lady agrees."
She was too lazy to care about these things. Ever since Lezi was born, she had realized the joy of raising a baby, especially a baby as easy to take care of as Lezi. It really made her super happy.