Houmen's step-wife

Chapter 55 The Decree
But this kind of distance is exactly Su Wan's favorite way of getting along. Although she wants to please Huo Yuan, she only wants to use his love for her to change her current situation, and she doesn't want to be with Huo Yuan. Huo Yuan communicated too deeply emotionally.

In addition to her not wanting to get emotional, Huo Yuan's house full of concubines and a lot of children was also one of the reasons why Su Wan was hesitant.

Because if she really fell in love with Huo Yuan, she would absolutely not tolerate him touching other women.

And Huo Yuan was a man who grew up under the feudal system. He received the education of three wives and four concubines since he was a child. His world view has already been formed. It would be impossible for him to favor only one woman, even if that woman is his wife. , he may not be able to understand.

What's more, he has a strong sense of responsibility, those concubines have once bore children for him, how could he really ignore them, or treat them as a decoration?
This is an inextricable knot.

Therefore, Su Wan thought very clearly, instead of looking for life and death because of this after falling in love, it would be better not to be sincere from the beginning, but to live a more relaxed life.

Huo Yuan saw that Su Wan's expression had gradually changed from shyness at the beginning to calm and calm, and he felt inexplicably uncomfortable, so he asked, "What are you thinking?"

Su Wan looked up at him, shook her head slightly and said, "It's nothing, it's just that it's the first time I receive an imperial edict and I feel a little nervous."

Su Wan's explanation made sense, Huo Yuan also believed her words, silently breathed a sigh of relief in his heart, and said softly: "Don't worry, everything is up to me!"

Su Wan nodded, leaned into his arms, lowered her eyes and stopped talking.

The carriage arrived at the Marquis of Changwu's mansion very quickly, and there were already people watching from outside the gate. When they saw their carriage from a distance, they rushed inside to report.

When Su Wan and Huo Yuan got off the carriage, many people greeted them in front of the door. Everyone's faces were filled with joy. It's not good to congratulate Su Wan directly, but his attitude towards Su Wan is much more warm and respectful than usual.

Grandma Sun, who was beside Mrs. Tai, was also among them. When she saw Su Wan and Huo Yuan, she immediately stepped forward with a smile and said, "Master Hou, madam, you are finally back. The old lady is waiting impatiently. Second master, Third Master, the father-in-laws who are accompanying the Supervisor of Rituals are talking in the front hall!"

Huo Yuan and Su Wan didn't dare to delay, and immediately went to the front hall of the main courtyard.

Although the main courtyard of the Hou Mansion was sealed, it was only the inner courtyard where Su Qingqian lived in daily life, and the outer courtyard was still in normal use. Otherwise, wouldn't there be no place for serious hospitality?

The father-in-law who came to deliver the decree was named Jiao. He was less than 30 years old. He also studied in the inner school. But he is not satisfied with this, he is still young and has his own ambitions, and he doesn't want to slowly get through his qualifications like this.

He has a good relationship with the eunuch Bingbi, the supervisor of ceremonies, and Yang Yong, the admiral of the East Factory. At the beginning, we were in trouble together. If he did well, he might be summoned by the emperor, and even get the favor of the emperor. Therefore, he actively asked to come to run errands.

In fact, those who can come to pass the decree can earn some extra money, which family doesn't give some money!However, Eunuch Jiao doesn't pay much attention to this little money anymore. What he hopes more is to show his face in front of the emperor, gain the trust of the emperor, and strive for further progress in the future.

It's a pity that until now, he hasn't found out where exactly is the opportunity Yang Yong mentioned?
However, the moment he saw Su Wan, he suddenly understood the deep meaning hidden in Yang Yong's words.

Although Eunuch Jiao was not serving in front of Shengjia, he was still a supervisor of ceremonies, and he still had some understanding of Emperor Xiande's temperament. In addition, Yang Yong mentioned a few words before, if he still can't guess it is What's going on, it would be a waste of his life in the palace for so long.

Moreover, although this Mrs. Changwuhou was not considered stunning, she could be considered charming.What's rare is that kind of demeanor that "I feel pity for you". It really made him, an eunuch, feel pity when he saw it. No wonder His Majesty would be tempted.

But what he didn't know was that Su Wan had just recovered from a serious illness and was injured again, which made her look a little weak, and the reason why Eunuch Jiao thought she was "beautiful and charming" was just a preconceived idea.

Su Wan didn't know if it was her own delusion, she always felt that this Eunuch Jiao looked at her strangely, but she didn't feel any malice towards her, on the contrary, she was curious about her, so Su Wan also Didn't take it too seriously.

Fortunately, Eunuch Jiao also knew how to measure, so he quickly looked away, and said with a smile: "Okay, everyone is here, and it's time for our family to read the imperial edict."

The incense tables had been set up in the yard long ago, and everyone regardless of gender, those with high ranks put on official uniforms and heavy make-up, while those without high ranks also dressed very solemnly, kneeling respectfully in the yard.

The second master of the Hou Mansion, Huo Songwen, is not a military officer. The most important thing is that he is not in good health, but he used to have a fifth-rank military officer. Now he is at home, but he still retains a fifth-rank military officer, which is not for nothing. , even the second wife, Mrs. Hong, has been granted a royal order, and she is now a fifth-rank pleasant.

Only the third master, Huo Lan, was smart since he was a child, and he was the most favored by his wife, but he liked writing and didn't like martial arts. But there is only one scholar.Therefore, the third wife, Tao Shi, did not have any orders on her body, she was white like Su Wan.

But she is very confident in her husband, thinking that he will be able to go to high school sooner or later, and he will be able to earn a fortune for herself, so she doesn't care much.However, she didn't feel sorry for Su Wan who also had no orders, but she looked down upon Su Wan greatly.

Now that this person whom she despised got the imperial order before her, I don't know how she will feel in her heart?
As for Mrs. Wang, regarding Su Wan's decision to confer the imperial order, she felt a little complicated. She was happy that His Majesty trusted and valued the Huo family, but also worried that Su Wan would be too powerful to be subdued, but in general , she is still happy with it.

After everyone knelt down, Eunuch Jiao stood facing south, and slowly unfolded the jade scroll on which the imperial decree was written. The imperial decree was embroidered with auspicious clouds and auspicious cranes, and there were flying silver dragons at both ends. Looking at it, it was colorful, luxurious and festive. .

Eunuch Jiao puffed his chest out again, and began to read the imperial decree aloud with his shrill voice. The first part was full of praise for Huo Yuan's achievements.After all, husbands are honorable and wives are valuable, only when Huo Yuan has merit and glory will he bestow Su Wan.The imperial decree was extremely gorgeous and difficult to pronounce, making it very difficult for Su Wan to listen, but she tried her best to hold back her thoughts and continue listening.

(End of this chapter)