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With regards to this official position, Xu Shiqiu was very satisfied.

From the fourth rank, it was stuck on the middle rank military official. Although it was not high, it was not low either. It could be considered a grade that allowed one person to lead a group of people.

As for those at the fifth rank and above, they could attend the birthday of the empress a few days ago. Normally, he could also attend the assembly, which was a very suitable rank for his current situation.

From this position, Xu Shiqiu could also feel that the Emperor Ruikang was satisfied with him.

"The soldiers and horses that your father was in charge of are now too weak to be handed over to you. However, the men who were under your father's command are still here, so you can choose the recruits you want from them.

There are only a thousand people under the command of a Grade Four Martial General. We specifically approve that you can recruit five hundred more recruits. "I want to see the recruits you've trained in three months. If they're outstanding, I'll give you a promotion."

Emperor Ruikang did not make things difficult for Xu Shiqiu. He did not give a team of troops that others had already trained for him.

Although training new recruits would be a bit more difficult in the beginning, as long as he trained them well, these new recruits would be the support he needed to climb up in the future.

Furthermore, the Emperor Ruikang had given Xu Shiqiu a goal. If he really could train a group of new soldiers well, he would give Xu Shiqiu a promotion.

guessed that the official positions that the Emperor Ruikang had promised should be from the third stage General Huai Yuan or General Dingyuan.

After Xu Shiqiu understood this point, he nodded immediately and expressed his gratitude to the Emperor Ruikang.

Seeing that Xu Shiqiu understood his intention for doing so, the Emperor Ruikang opened his mouth and said, "It just so happens that you can use this opportunity to display your strength. Back then, your father walked all the way from an ordinary soldier to the position of Grand General."

When Emperor Ruikang said this, Xu Shiqiu immediately understood what he meant, "This humble subject will do my best to not make my father lose face."

Xu Shiqiu did not say more because he understood in his heart that even though the Emperor Ruikang gave him an official position, he was still the person who killed his father.

Dong Shu sat by the side until Xu Shiqiu obtained the position of an official. After she finished speaking, the Queen shifted her attention from Yuanxi to her.

"Right now, you are already the servant of an official. Although your level is not high, you are no longer a commoner."

The Empress's voice was light, but Dong Shu could hear it clearly.

As soon as the empress finished speaking, she lifted her head and pursed her lips with a smile towards the empress. She then replied in a low voice, "Mm, I should call her 'Subordinate Wife' from now on." After saying this, Dong Shu didn't wait for the empress to speak and continued, "Coincidentally, I was preparing a birthday present for the empress these few days. I had originally planned to ask the Mama Yan to secretly send me into the palace, but it seems like it won't be necessary now."

Upon hearing Dong Shu's words, the Queen immediately laughed, "Then I will be waiting for your congratulatory gift."

When the Queen said this, she did not take it to heart, because she felt that no matter what gift Dong Shu prepared to give her, she would be extremely happy.

Today, Dong Shu and Xu Shiqiu did not stay in the palace for long, Dong Shu estimated the time, and when she thought that Yuanxi was about to be hungry, she asked the Queen to take her leave.

Recently, the empress had been recuperating and did not forcefully make Dong Shu stay. However, before Dong Shu left, she specifically warned him to enter the palace as soon as possible on her birthday.

During the time that the empress and Dong Shu were talking, Mama Yan had also told her more or less about Dong Shu's recent situation.

Dong Shu had already been reminded by the Old Madame Xu before. She knew what the Mama Yan would do after she entered the palace, so it wasn't strange for him to see her and the Mama Su appear together when she left.

After leaving the Imperial Palace and sitting on the Mule Cart, Xu Shiqiu then said to Dong Shu: "I'm going to the military camp to recruit troops tomorrow. I won't stay at home forever. But if there's anything you need at home, you can get someone to notify me and I'll be back as soon as I can. "

Hearing Xu Shiqiu's words, Dong Shu looked at him hesitantly. "Master, will you be able to come back everyday?"

"I'm afraid not." Xu Shiqiu did not want to lie to Dong Shu. His father had told him before that he wanted to become brothers with the soldiers below him who could hand their backs to the other party without worry. He needed to have the ability to lead them in a meritorious service, and also need to abandon his identity and stay with them at the right time.

Thinking to this, Xu Shiqiu looked at Dong Shu and spoke the truth, "I'll try my best to come back everyday. If it's not possible, I'll see if I can bring you guys to the manor outside the city. It's close to the barracks, so it won't take more than the time it takes to drink a cup of tea on horseback. "

After determining his official position, Xu Shiqiu had already considered this issue.

He would definitely not be able to come back everyday, but it would be unrealistic for Dong Shu to bring him to live near the Barracks. The best way was still to let Dong Shu take Yuanxi to live at the Manor.

With such a close distance, even if there were any problems, he would still be able to make it back in time.

When Dong Zhui heard Xu Shiqiu's words, he nodded and said, "That's a good idea. After the matters at home are settled, I'll take Yuan Xi to the manor for a few days." After saying this, Dong Zhui thought for a moment, then continued, "And Mother, Big Sister, and Yan Zhu. "I can certainly ask Yanzhou to come and stay for a few days.

Xu Shiqiu just looked at Dong Shu as he recounted her plans, and did not speak at all.

He hoped that when he was in the army camp, the Young Girl would be as happy as he was today.

Because he knew that from today onwards, when he accepted this position, he would no longer be by her side like before.

In the next few days, there will probably be a lot of people in the capital. Coincidentally, in these few days, I can return home everyday, and after a few more days, when the weather is hot, you can bring Yuanxi with you to the villa to take shelter. "

Although he said this, in Xu Shiqiu's heart, he was also thinking of sending a letter to Xu Jun, so he could take advantage of the time it took to overhaul the villa again.

Dong Shu did not know what she was thinking in her heart. After going to the Mule Cart s, Yuanxi clamored for more milk, she did not have much milk, and Yuanxi was not full.

When Dong Shu just returned home, before she could carry Yuanxi back to the Shihuan Courtyard to look for her wet nurse, she heard that Aunt Sister Xu Nuanwen and her first niece Xu Yanzhu had come as well.

Xu Shiqiu paused in his steps, and then looked directly at Dong Shu: "We will directly carry Yuanxi to the Main Yard, and then I will get someone to call Mother Yuanxi over." After saying these words, Xu Shiqiu was afraid that Dong Shu wouldn't be willing, so he immediately continued: "Big Sis and Yanzhu must definitely want to see Yuanxi, let them have a look."

Hearing Xu Shiqiu's words, Dong Shu naturally could not say anything else, she could only allow him to carry Yuanxi and walk toward the Main Yard.

When Mama Yan saw that they were about to go to Main Yard, she hurriedly opened her mouth and said, "Third Madame, can this servant return to Shihuan Courtyard first and tell my mistress to go find you at Main Yard?"

Hearing Mama Yan's words, Dong Shu stopped in her tracks, turned her head, and said to her: "Then, Mama Yan, thank you for your hard work." After saying that, Dong Shu nodded towards Mama Yan, turned around, and followed Xu Shiqiu into the Main Yard.

Yuanxi who had not eaten her fill was still obediently in his mother's arms. When she entered her stiff father's arms, she curled her lips in displeasure and wanted to cry.

Xu Shiqiu shook her twice, and in the end, made his cry.

The moment she saw Yuanxi crying, Dong Shu was about to embrace her.

But Xu Shiqiu didn't want to let Dong Shu get tired. Not only did he insist on hugging Yuanxi, his footsteps towards the Main Yard couldn't help but quicken.

Dong Shu's legs were much shorter than Xu Shiqiu's. When Xu Shiqiu took large steps forward, she could only jog a bit in order to keep up with Xu Shiqiu's footsteps.

only slowed down his movements when he was almost to the Main Yard door.

Inside the hall of the Main Yard, Old Madame Xu was talking to Xu Nuanwen and the others about the matter of the main house and the second house's return yesterday.

Upon hearing Yuanxi's crying, the few people in the hall did not have the mood to continue talking. Ye Shuo led Ye Xuan and ran the fastest, before Xu Nuanwen could even react, they immediately walked out of the hall.

"Aiyo, Third Uncle, why did you make my little cousin cry?"

"What nonsense are you talking about? Your little cousin is hungry, I'm not the one who made you cry."

"Then why do I look like my little cousin is feeling wronged?"

"If you don't believe me, ask your third aunt. Yuanxi is just hungry."

Hearing the voice that was getting closer and closer, Xu Nuanwen looked towards the Old Madame Xu and said, "I see that you're in a good mood, Mother. This time, you can relax."

Just as Xu Nuanwen's words fell, Xu Yanzhu took the opportunity to reply: "What Aunt said is true, Grandmother, you can rest assured."

Old Madame Xu didn't think that even though she tried her best to cover it up, her daughter and granddaughter could still see that she had been worried the entire time.

Just as she was about to speak, Xu Shiqiu and Dong Shu also came in with Yuanxi, Ye Shuo and Ye Xuan, who had just came out to welcome them.

Seeing them appear, the Old Madame Xu hurriedly sized up Xu Shiqiu and Dong Shu. Seeing that both of their expressions were extremely calm, he then heaved a sigh of relief: "Did you successfully enter the palace today?"

However, I met the Third Prince at the entrance of the palace. Just as Xu Shiqiu finished speaking, the three people in the room all looked at him.

"But I only spoke a few words to him, not to him." After saying this, Xu Shiqiu hurriedly said everything that he had met Ye Jingche today.

After Xu Shiqiu finished speaking, Xu Nuanwen immediately answered: "He should be anxious." After saying this, Xu Nuanwen let out a sigh, then continued, "He should already know that Your Majesty intends to return the military power that father was in charge of back then to the Xu Family."

"So he actually wants to win me over?" Xu Shiqiu had just finished speaking, but before he could reply, he suddenly frowned and continued to speak: "It shouldn't stop, I'm afraid he still wants us to fight."

Hearing Xu Shiqiu's words, Xu Nuanwen immediately looked at Old Madame Xu, seeing that her mother did not have any expression, she then said: "It should be that way.

"Uncle and Aunt did not hide their intentions previously. Many families in the capital thought that the Third Uncle would never return to the capital, and they never thought that the misfortune of the Third Uncle would be suppressed."

Most importantly, Xu Yanzhu did not say anything, so many people in the capital did not expect that her, Third Aunt, would be someone who was blessed enough to make all the other Empress in the palace like her.

However, this matter could probably not be concealed for long. With her frequency of Third Aunt entering the palace and the Mama Yan from the Phoenix Palace by her side, as long as she was not stupid, she would definitely be able to see through it.

Xu Yanzhu could think of this matter, other than Ye Xuan and Ye Xuan, everyone else in the house could.

Ye Shuo knew that his identity was not suitable for him to ask, so not only did he not speak, he even dragged Ye Xuan to the side to tease Yuanxi who was in's embrace with much difficulty.

Yuanxi cried for a while as if she was wronged. She was a little tired, but because she was carried by her mother again, she finally stopped crying.

When Ye Shuo pulled Ye Xuan to play with her, not long later, she giggled again.

Yuanxi finally stopped crying, and only then did Dong Shu have the mood to look at Xu Shiqiu, "Husband, what were you saying just now?"

Hearing Dong Shu's question, Xu Shiqiu was stunned for a moment, then said: "Tell Mother, Big Sis and Yanzhu that we are entering the palace today." After saying this, Xu Shiqiu did not wait for Old Madame Xu, Xu Nuanwen and Xu Yanzhu to speak and directly took out the imperial edict he received today and continued, "Your Majesty gave me the official position of a fourth grade revealing martial general, and specifically granted me the right to recruit five hundred new soldiers. Give me three months of time, and let me train new soldiers."

A faint smile appeared on Xu Shiqiu's face, but just as he finished speaking, Xu Nuanwen frowned, "Did Your Majesty really give you three months of time?"