Chapter 28

After Xia Yiyi left the palace, the emperor ordered Xia Wei, the prime minister, to be chosen as the censor to supervise the relief work. If the relief work was not in place before, the local magistrate was chosen to reorganize the official administration. At last, progress was made.

In the ancient teahouse, there was constant chatting, mostly around the disaster.

Xia Yiyi carries a teapot and shuttles between tables and chairs.

"It's a lot less resentful these days." A bearded man sat alone at a table and asked in a loud voice.

Then the middle-aged man on one side laughed twice: "your news is not well-informed. I heard that the emperor found a folk wise man and re appointed the prime minister as the censor. After the rectification, the disaster gradually stabilized."

"Your news is not new. I have a relative who works as an official in the palace. He told me that the emperor is going to worship heaven tomorrow and pray for good weather for the people! Do you know that the royal family took the lead in raising money this time, which attracted people from all over the world to say that they have raised a large sum of relief money in one fell swoop! " The little man by the window shook his head and showed off his first-hand information.

There was an uproar.

Xia Yiyi mouth up, busy after back to the counter, comfortable lying in the bamboo bar weaving reclining chair.

The emperor has implemented every item very well. Now it seems that what she has to wait for is coming.

As soon as he thought about this, Lian Chao, who was greeting the guests at the gate, trotted over: "Miss, someone from the city master's mansion said that the imperial edict has arrived. Please go to receive it!"

Lianchao knew who the folk wise men were, and his face was filled with excitement.

"Follow me." Xia Yiyi stands up and follows Lian Chao to the carriage of the city master's mansion.

When I got to the Lord's mansion, Xia Yiyi saw an acquaintance.

"Duke Du, please come here in person!" Xia Yiyi greets him with a smile. He has white hair and a fat figure. Looking at his kind eyebrows, Duke Du turns around with the same smile.

"Miss Xia, it's an honor for me. How many people are rushing to come!"

As soon as they came and went, the tense atmosphere of the city master's mansion dissipated.

Shen He and Gu ye stand on one side and look at each other. They don't quite understand when Xia Yiyi is so familiar with Duke Du beside the emperor.

Duke Du, though he was only a third grade official, was a person who had served the emperor. In the eyes of the emperor, he also had a position. How many second grade officials, even first grade ministers, did not dare to fight against him easily.

Xia Yiyi didn't know the details, but the person in front of him was obviously the one the emperor trusted, and he was also a smart man. It was the easiest to make friends with smart people.

After the greetings, Xia Yiyi greets with the city master and his wife. Duke Du just straightens up and signals the little eunuch beside him to pass the imperial edict. With a long, sharp voice, he says: "the imperial edict is coming --"

the people below are kneeling down, and the city master and his wife kneel on both sides of Xia Yiyi.

"The emperor decreed that Xia Yiyi was the prefect of Shu County, because he had made great contributions to the government. He was rewarded with 100 taels of money, 100 pieces of silk, two pairs of silver twined silk bracelets, and a pair of frozen blue glazed double eared bottles. Considering that he was still young, he specially sent the Minister of rites, Su Hang, to teach him. When he mastered his duties, he could take over the government affairs. This is my honor!" Duke read out the edict, in the eyes of everyone surprised, a box of rewards carried in.

Xia Yiyi kneels on the ground with a self-confident look, not shocked by those things outside.

She can earn as much money as she wants, but money can't buy back the position of the four chief officials!

Xia Yiyi saluted respectfully and took the imperial edict. Lian Chao, who was beside him, understood and handed over a rich brocade bag.

Shen He sees in the eye, slightly put down the heart, she still thought that Xia Yiyi doesn't understand this set of officialdom.

Dugonggong without any trace of the hefty hefty, feel than before there is weight of the silver reward, immediately smile.

Although Xia Yiyi now has a hundred taels of reward, it's all given by the emperor. Duke Du won't see it. After all, if you come and see Xia Yiyi in the future, it's not like a stupid person.

After some implicitness, Xia Yiyi proposed to stay Duke Du for dinner. Duke Du politely declined: "Mr. Xia, there will be plenty of time in the future. Today, I have to go back early to recover my life."

"It's a pity. When I get to the capital, I'll have a good drink with Duke Du." Xia Yiyi said straightforward, no woman's affectation, attracted Duke Du a burst of smile, repeatedly agreed.

Seeing off the distinguished guests from the capital, Xia Yiyi was relieved.

Although she can deal with people in officialdom, she doesn't like this kind of greeting after all.

Shen He saw Xia Yiyi's expression, but he was still a child.

"Yiyi, in a few days, uncle Gu and I are going to hold a banquet for you, so that all the famous families in Qizhou city can get to know you well." Shen He holds Xia Yiyi's hand and looks proud.

Xia Yiyi was stunned this time.

She didn't really think about parties or anything.

"Madam, this time thanks to Uncle Gu's introduction, otherwise Yiyi won't have the present status. Yiyi is thinking of your kindness and will treat the elder as a relative in the future. It's just that this banquet is too laborious, so you don't have to use it?" Xia Yiyi is moved, but he doesn't plan to trouble the city master's family.After all, her family is only Xia Yue.

Shen He's eyes were slightly red. He held her hand tightly and said solemnly, "Yiyi, what uncle Gu and I mean is that I want you to appear at the banquet as the Lord of the city. Would you like to be my adopted daughter?"

Xia Yiyi's eyes widened.

Did she hear that right?

The city master's wife wants to recognize her as a adopted daughter?!

Gu Ye was also a little nervous at the moment by the atmosphere: "Yiyi, you and your younger brother are dependent on each other. Uncle Gu and your aunt Shen are also very sorry for your experience. This decision is our serious consideration Of course, if you don't want to have more family members and feel uncomfortable, we won't force you. "

As soon as he said this, Shen He turned his head and glared at him: "what are you talking about? I've managed to convince people. I've decided that, Yiyi, my daughter!"

It's the first time that Shen He, who has always been gentle and graceful, is so strong. Xia Yiyi laughs at this.

With red eyes, she rushed into Shen He's arms and said, "it's a great honor for Yi Yi to be the daughter of Uncle Gu and his wife. It's a blessing for Yi Yi's last life!"

Shen He's eyes softened and he hugged the slender girl in his arms.

When her younger brother is as old as her daughter, she has to go out to make a living and make a public appearance. How can she not feel distressed for such a clever and sensible child?

Gu Ye was also moved at the moment.

It's so happy to have two new family members!

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