I became a farmer's wife, and the cruel and powerful officials forced me to give birth to a chi

Chapter 158 Home in Beijing

The old emperor looked serious: "Oh? Who came up with this idea?"

Jiang Li was silent for a moment.

At this time, Jing Qishan knelt down and said, "Your Majesty, it was this general who came up with this idea. Please only punish me, Your Majesty."

Jing Qishan was betting that the old emperor was a wise ruler.

The old emperor was eager to recover Huatai. After all, he was already old and would retire in a few years. If he failed to recover Huatai during his reign, he would regret it for the rest of his life and would feel ashamed of his ancestors in his grave.

Sure enough, the old emperor laughed after a while: "All is fair in war, as long as we can win the war, why bother talking about honesty or dishonesty? Jing Qishan, you have done a great job. I have decided to make you the third-rank general of Zhenxi and grant you a mansion in the capital!"

Jing Qishan could not help but kowtow and thank you: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace."

He Yongyuan was also appointed General Dingxi, a fourth-rank official, and Jiang Li was appointed General Mingwei, also a fourth-rank official. They were both given a mansion in the capital and a thousand taels of gold.

He also ordered a general amnesty and the whole country celebrated for one day to celebrate.

As for Song Haoyang and Ding Qi, although they were not stripped of their official positions because they did not make any achievements in guarding the southwest, they were ordered to garrison in the capital, which became a sinecure.

……

In a house in Beijing, Song Haoyang smashed a cup!

Madam Song advised from the side: "Husband, don't get angry, it will hurt your body!"

Song Haoyang got angry when he saw Madam Song. He pointed at her nose and cursed: "If it wasn't for protecting your brother Ding Qi, would I look down on Jing Qishan so much? If I could have used Jing Qishan early on, and he was my subordinate, then his military achievements would have been mine sooner or later, because I respect the wise and humble, and I recognize and use talents.

Even if the military merit is not counted on me, I will not be unable to return to the southwest! Now I am hiding in this capital, how many people are waiting to see me make a fool of myself? "

If Song Haoyang and Ding Qi had not continued to belittle Jing Qishan after returning to Beijing, they would not have been slapped in the face.

This slap on the face really hurts!

Madam Song could only cry: "Jing Qishan has just returned. Who would have thought that he would have such courage? My husband, blame me. I am useless and I am a burden to you!"

Song Haoyang became furious when he saw the woman crying.

Just go out and have a drink.

……

Li Yujiao is still living in the post station in the capital.

The capital city was indeed prosperous, with a wide variety of goods and many people. There were also all kinds of extraordinary people on the streets, some performing monkey shows, some breathing fire, and some performing acrobatics.

But because she was concerned about Jing Qishan, she didn't dare to go out for too long. She just looked at the street in front of the door for a while and then came back.

I don’t know how Jing Qishan went when he went to the palace to meet the emperor?

She was very worried, fearing that he would be stripped of his military position and end up becoming a bandit.

Although his life was not difficult during the time he joined the outlaws, for a man who had made great military achievements to receive such unfair treatment in the end, anyone would feel unbalanced and would collapse.

She had been in contact with Jing Qishan for such a long time. Although he was a bit scoundrel and cunning, he was not a bad person. He did so many evil things later because he had suffered injustice many times in the early stage.

Just when she was getting nervous and fidgeting, someone suddenly came to inform her: "Mrs. Jing, your husband has been promoted and has been assigned a new house. Please get ready and move with us to the new house."

Li Yujiao: …

I didn’t expect that moving house would be so grand and involve so many rituals.

First you have to take a bath and change clothes. Of course, there will be someone to help you with both the bathing and changing of clothes.

The wife of a third-rank general wore a formal dress. This dress was gorgeous and intricate, turquoise in color, with a peacock embroidered on it with gold thread, and was so long that it almost dragged on the ground.

In addition, you need to wear corresponding headwear, etc.

Li Yujiao didn't know what the effect was, she just felt that this body was heavy and cumbersome.

But when she walks, she becomes dignified unconsciously, because with several kilograms of ornaments on her head, even turning her head will make her look elegant.

After she finished putting on her makeup, two maids came over to help her into the sedan chair.

Li Yujiao sat in the sedan chair, feeling increasingly uneasy.

After walking for about two quarters of an hour, the sedan chair was lowered and someone shouted, "We're here!"

Li Yujiao was put down, and then a maid came to help her out.

Li Yujiao thought to herself: It’s just like getting married.

However, after getting off the sedan chair, she was stunned. She was facing a magnificent golden gate with two lifelike lions in front of the gate and guards at the door.

On the gate, there is a huge plaque with the words "The Office of the General Zhenxi" inscribed on it.

She was in a daze when she heard Jing Qishan's funny voice: "Madam, you are here!"

Li Yujiao turned and looked at Jing Qishan.

He has also changed his clothes now, which should be an official uniform, and he is wearing an official hat on his head. He looks more majestic, handsome and upright.

Her heart couldn't help but move again.

And Jing Qishan was also staring at her blankly.

After dressing up, Li Yujiao became graceful and noble, and her small face with makeup looked even more charming and elegant. Although the gown was too big, her slender waist could still be seen.

"My wife, this is the house that the emperor bestowed upon me. From now on, this will be our home in the capital. Come, let me take you in."

After saying that, he took her hand.

There was someone behind her holding up her skirt.

After entering the gate, you will first see a simple courtyard with several bronze mirrors for people to dress properly.

After crossing the courtyard, the view suddenly opens up. There are rockery, pavilions, green trees and everything else inside, and maids are busy pruning branches and leaves.

Jing Qishan said, "This is the front garden. Beyond this row of rooms, there is also a back garden."

Li Yujiao couldn't believe what she saw; she felt like she was in a dream.

"Is this really a reward from the Emperor?"

"Of course, Jiang Li and General He also have them, but they are not as big as mine."

"Is it arranged so quickly?" Li Yujiao asked again.

Jing Qishan couldn't help but laugh and said, "Are you doubting the palace's ability to do things?"

"Who lived here before?" Li Yujiao asked again.

"Don't worry about it. It could be an old minister who retired to the countryside, or a criminal who was executed for committing a crime, or it could be donated by some private merchants."

Hearing the words "being executed", Li Yujiao couldn't help but cover his mouth: "Don't say anything!"

"Don't be afraid. Even if there are wronged souls, they will find a master to pray for their souls to be reincarnated. The fact that the ministers can live here means that this place is clean." Jing Qishan comforted her.

Li Yujiao felt relieved now.

She then asked, "Then the servants and maids in this house are also ours?"

"Of course. I am a general now. I have a monthly salary and can support these people."

He led her through the front hall and into the master bedroom.

There were two maids cleaning inside. When they saw them come in, they quickly saluted and said, "Greetings, General. Greetings, Madam."

"Stand up." Jing Qishan said, with the demeanor of a master.

Li Yujiao was a little confused. She felt that Jing Qishan's attitude towards servants was too natural, as if he was born to be a master.

There is none of the stiffness and restraint that commoners feel when they first become masters and are served.

Unlike her, she feels uncomfortable seeing servants serving her.