Chapter 999 This Is Too Much
Two days after Xiao Si was driven away, Cao Jian came again in high spirits. This time, Bai Yunxi did not object and asked him to follow the formal procedures.
Fortunately, she had already started preparing dowry for her daughter, and she only needed to sort it out and put it on the list.
What was missing was a dowry maid. She originally had two maids with her, and she could prepare six more for her to take away, which was enough.
After getting permission, Cao Jian thanked her excitedly again and again, turned around and rushed out.
Now, the whole mansion knew about this. After the surprise, there was congratulations.
Li walked to the sister-in-law and looked at her with a smile.
"Although Mr. Cao is old, he is in good health. After getting married, hurry up and have two children, so as not to be too old to have children."
As soon as these words came out, Bai Anjing's face flushed,
"Second sister-in-law, what nonsense are you talking about? You haven't even started yet, and you think too far ahead."
Brother Cao said himself that the best thing for a martial artist is his body.
"What's so far? The matchmaker has come to our house. It's only a matter of time before we get married. Don't worry, my second sister-in-law will go to the storehouse and pick up some good things to add to your dowry."
As Li joked, the others followed suit, and Bai Anjing ran away in shame.
After getting the nod, the marriage went smoothly. Cao Jian did a good job. In order to show his sincerity, he not only gave a very practical betrothal gift, but also personally hunted a wild goose and brought it back.
Only then did Bai Yunxi know that Cao Jian had saved a small treasury.
The wedding is scheduled for the sixth day of March next year, which is a good omen.
Even so, the time is very tight. There are still three months left.
At the same time, Prime Minister Mu submitted a memorial to the court, requesting to retire and return home.
Of course, it was still rejected by the emperor. Not only did he appease him a few words, but he also gave some treasures to the Mu family to show the emperor's grace.
When Prime Minister Mu retired, looking at the attitude of the emperor, he couldn't help but think about it.
Especially the Mu family, they follow the lead of Prime Minister Mu. If he retires, who knows what they will do in the future?
Although those people looked heavy, they did not make any other moves.
On the surface, the court was still calm. As for how the waves were surging in secret, only those who were in it knew.
In a blink of an eye, it was the annual palace banquet again, and Bai Yunxi still brought Yaya to the banquet.
Compared with the inquiring eyes of the last time, many people became enthusiastic at this banquet and found various topics to get closer.
Facing the sudden enthusiasm of the crowd, Bai Yunxi always smiled appropriately and greeted everyone.
Even the queen looked at her with a more sincere smile.
This year passed safely. Not only did the Bai family have more people, but Xiaowu also stood more firmly.
In a blink of an eye, another year passed. Bai Yunxi came here for the eleventh year. She was forty-seven years old and became the old lady in the mansion.
On the first day of the new year, the imperial court held a grand meeting. Prime Minister Mu submitted a letter of resignation again, and this time the emperor finally agreed.
"Mr. Mu has devoted himself to the court and is a loyal minister of the court. Mr. Mu's return home is a loss to the court. I am very reluctant to let him go."
"Thank you for your approval, Your Majesty. I am old and slow in my movements. Our dynasty is a great country with endless young talents. The court in the future will be the world of young people."
Prime Minister Mu said, turned his head to look at Xiao Wu, and knelt on the ground.
"Before I leave, I have one more request. Please decide on it, Your Majesty."
Emperor Chengxuan looked at Prime Minister Mu kneeling on the ground and frowned slightly.
"My dear minister, if you have any other wishes, just tell me."
"Thank you, Your Majesty. I think Bai Hanlin is knowledgeable and a rare young talent. He is decisive, calm, and quick-thinking. He is a role model for young people."
"Such a hero is qualified for the position of prime minister."
As soon as the voice fell, the whole hall could hear a pin drop.
Anyone with a brain knows that Prime Minister Mu and Bai Hanlin are in opposition. What does it mean to suddenly promote Bai Hanlin now?
Emperor Chengxuan's eyes flashed with surprise, but soon he regained his composure and looked at Bai Xiaowu with an intriguing look.
Bai Xiaowu bowed and stepped out,
"Your Majesty, I am too young and have limited experience. The position of Prime Minister has a heavy responsibility, and I am not capable of taking on this important task at the moment."
His meaning was very clear. It was not certain in the future, but not at the moment.
Besides, he would take the position based on his own ability, not accepting favors.
He is indeed an old fox, and he did not forget to pit him before leaving.
This old man knew that he could not change the status quo, and showed himself good. If the government asked him to eliminate the remnants of the Mu family in the future, he would definitely be criticized.
He was said to be ungrateful and turned his head to bite people.
"Bai Hanlin is a dragon among men, and everyone knows that the position of Prime Minister must belong to you."
The old man said, and kowtowed to the government again.
"Your Majesty, please think twice about what I have to say from the bottom of your heart."
"Your Majesty has worked hard for the court all your life, and I know it all." Emperor Chengxuan raised his hand and asked him to stand up.
The old man trembled and climbed up, bowed, and turned to walk out.
The afterglow of his old age and his old figure made people sigh.
No matter how glorious you were, once you reach the end of your life, you can't erase this desolation.
Emperor Chengxuan came to his senses and turned his attention to Xiaowu. The position of prime minister cannot be left vacant for a long time, which is easy to cause turmoil in the court.
Everyone is eyeing the position of prime minister, so how can they have time to deal with the government?
When Bai Yunxi learned about the old man Mu's tricks, the corners of his mouth twitched. It was obvious that the government was afraid of the Mu family's greed for power. If they wanted to take it back completely, they had to clear out the remaining forces of the Mu family.
Xiaowu was definitely a scapegoat.
Fortunately, he was taking the blame for the government, and the emperor knew it, so it was not a loss.
For a while, the atmosphere in the court was mysterious. Emperor Chengxuan insisted for half a month before issuing an imperial edict.
Xiaowu became the youngest prime minister in history.
The imperial edict had been issued, and he became a first-rank official all of a sudden. The Bai family jumped and became a new noble in Kyoto.
For a while, they were in the limelight.
For this reason, Bai Yunxi directly convened a family meeting and asked everyone to be strict with themselves and be low-key.
Don't let people catch the handle and take the opportunity to impeach. All the people in the mansion, no matter who made a mistake, will be sent back to Liushuwan to guard the old house.
The originally excited heart suddenly stopped. With the example of Bai Anchen, everyone knew the temper of the old lady. She could send her own son home without blinking, let alone others.
Even the wedding banquet for promotion was stopped by Bai Yunxi. Although people's sorrows and joys are different, she doesn't want people to take the initiative to compare.
How festive the Bai family is, how pitiful the Mu family is.
The whole of Kyoto was waiting for the invitation from the Bai family, but there was no response. Some people couldn't sit still and tried every means to find out, only to find out that the Bai family had no plan to hold a wedding banquet.
For a moment, everyone was a little confused. How could they keep it stable after being promoted twice?
Even Emperor Chengxuan asked Xiaowu curiously, why didn't they even hold a banquet when they were promoted to prime minister?
The whole of Kyoto wanted to take this opportunity to make friends with the Bai family, and it was also a good opportunity for the Bai family to integrate into Kyoto. Why did they give up?
Xiaowu bowed and replied,
"Your Majesty's kindness, I am ashamed to accept it. I know my own weight in my heart, so I can only work hard and dare not take it lightly."