CHAPTER 2033: CHAPTER 2035

The imperial decree to reward the meritorious officials has caused some families to be happy and others to be worried. The Tong Family feels regret, the Luo Family is furious, while the second branch of the Mu Family is envious. The first branch has already inherited the position of family head, Mu the Eldest holds significant weight in the court, and Mu Shaoling has been granted the title of Lord Marquis. It feels like all the good fortunes have been taken by the first branch.

Thinking about the grandchildren of the first branch, one grandson is certain to inherit the title in the future. The two granddaughters, one is betrothed to the Ye Family, which has also received a hereditary marquisate this time, and counting the Ye Family’s three sons, the Eldest is a prince. According to the succession order, the title would be inherited by the Second son, who is also betrothed to the Mu Family’s younger granddaughter, meaning this younger granddaughter will also be a Marchioness in the future.

Reflecting on this, the Second Madam of the Mu Family became envious. The older generation is taken care of, and among the younger generation, two out of three children are already set up well, how could she not be jealous?

She thought her eldest granddaughter is around the same age as the Eldest of the Ye Family. If they could be wed, the child would become a Princess Consort in the future.

Of course, she didn’t dare dream about the real imperial family descendants or the old noble families. The second branch hasn’t achieved anything significant, with her husband only being appointed to the Imperial Medical Institute in recent years and holding no noticeable position there. It’s obvious they cannot reach such high-ranking families.

But the Ye Family is different. In terms of heritage, the Ye Family cannot compare to the Mu Family, but the Ye Family has a title and good relations with the new emperor, clearly becoming the rising star in the Capital City. For such families with no deep foundations, they are somewhat on par with their Mu Family, thus she started planning for her eldest granddaughter.

She also thought, if her eldest granddaughter could successfully wed the Eldest of the Ye Family, she could surpass the granddaughter of the second branch. The significance of being the eldest daughter-in-law is different, and in such a way, she could feel proud in front of the first branch.

Unfortunately, Commandery Princess Dongyang, that wretched woman, was unwilling to help her arrange the marriage. No matter how much she persuaded, Dongyang refused, leaving her to wonder if Dongyang had already seen through her intentions, hence her refusal.

After returning from the manor, she continued pondering over this issue, while also considering who else she could ask instead of Dongyang.

But before she found a suitable person, the imperial decree arrived and Mu Second Madam could no longer sit still, despite her injuries not being healed and not even considering the fact that her injuries were inflicted by Yang Chuxia.

Hurriedly tidying up at home, she instructed her nanny to deliver congratulatory gifts to the Ye Family. She had decided that approaching for a marriage immediately would seem too opportunistic, so she might as well send congratulatory gifts first, and wait until her injuries were almost healed before proposing the matter to the Ye Family.

"Congratulations, Young Master, congratulations, Madam!"

After the eunuch delivering the decree left, everyone in the Ye Residence was filled with joy, the servants also came over to offer their congratulations, feeling very pleased as well, since their master’s family becoming more prosperous would improve their own lives.

Especially at times like these, there would certainly be rewards.

"Very well, with the Young Master being titled today, it is a major event for the Ye Residence. Five taels of silver and two sets of clothing for everyone, top to bottom." Yang Chuxia was overjoyed and did not hesitate to distribute some silver.

"Thank you, Madam, for the reward, thank you, Young Master, for the reward!"

Just as the servants finished speaking, Mingqiu cleverly added, "We should change our address, we ought to call him Lord Marquis now!"

Only then did the servants realize, and they hurried to give their congratulations once more!

Yang Chuxia found it amusing, "You are indeed sharp, well then, just for that cleverness, I’ll reward both you and Ming Lan with an extra five taels each."

"Thank you, Madam, for the reward!"