Chapter 323: Conferred the Title of Marquis

Chai Dazhuang hesitated, he couldn't bear to leave Uncle Chai and the child.

Snap!!!

Uncle Chai raised his hand and slapped him on the back of the head.

This slap was not just for show, it made Chai Dazhuang stagger a few steps.

Chai Dazhuang was stunned, "Dad, why did you hit me?"

Ning Chen was also confused.

Uncle Chai was very angry and said angrily, "You bastard, the fourth master asked you to do something, what are you hesitating about?"

"I can't bear to leave you and the child."

Uncle Chai was even angrier, "You useless thing, the fourth master is giving you a chance... Do you think everyone can have this opportunity?"

"It's just Yuzhou, not asking you to leave Daxuan?"

Chai Dazhuang quickly lowered his head, "Dad, I was wrong!"

"Don't tell me, tell the fourth master."

Ning Chen smiled and said, "Uncle Chai, don't be angry... It's human nature for Dazhuang to be reluctant to leave you and the child."

Chai Dazhuang hurriedly said, "Fourth Master, I'm willing to go!"

Ning Chen smiled and nodded.

"I will ask Gu Yichun to send a few skilled people to go with you."

"When you get to Yuzhou, you can find maids and servants by yourself."

"But remember one thing, don't tell anyone that the house is mine... I have changed the title deed and put up a plaque of Chai Mansion."

"Unless you encounter a problem that cannot be solved, you can mention my name."

Chai Dazhuang nodded, "Don't worry, Fourth Master, I will definitely take care of the house for you."

Ning Chen smiled and said, "Let's go after the fifteenth!"

"Yes!"

Let Chai Dazhuang go, first, trust.

Second, even if Chai Dazhuang finds the gold and silver treasures left by Zuo Xiang, he dare not touch them, because Uncle Chai and his children are by his side.

Ning Chen continued, "Uncle Chai, after the 15th, go find a teacher... It's time for Little Tiger to learn to read and write."

"If the servants at home want to learn to read and write, they can also learn from the teacher without affecting their work."

Uncle Chai said hurriedly, "Yes, I will arrange it right away!"

"Fourth Master, there is one more thing... When will we open the mansion?"

Ning Chen was slightly startled, then smiled bitterly.

When they moved in, they shouted about opening the mansion.

As a result, things kept coming one after another, and they kept delaying...Now the plaque given by His Majesty is still covered with yellow cloth.

"Uncle Chai, choose an auspicious day and get it done before the 15th."

Uncle Chai said, "I've already picked out a good day. The 9th is a good day."

Ning Chen thought for a while, "The 9th is a little tight... But it doesn't matter, just invite friends you know to have fun."

"Okay, I'll write the invitations tonight, and you can send them out tomorrow... I'll trouble Uncle Chai to take care of the rest!"

After making the arrangements, Ning Chen didn't go to the Jiaofang Division, but slept at home.

It's uncomfortable to sleep alone, always feeling like something is missing?

......

The 9th came in a flash.

The Ning Mansion was very lively that day.

Originally, Ning Chen only invited General Chen, Li Zhixing, Li Hanru, and colleagues from the Supervisory Division.

Unexpectedly, the Fourth Prince also came, and the Ninth Princess also came.

Many senior officials in the court didn't come, but they all sent gifts.

There were also many people who came uninvited.

Although they were not very familiar with Ning Chen, they admired Ning Chen's literary talent, or had other purposes... After all, Ning Chen was now the favorite of His Majesty.

Usually they did not dare to get too close to Ning Chen, otherwise they would be suspected of forming a clique for personal gain, but today was the day when Ning Chen opened his mansion, so they did not have to worry about these things.

Even the right prime minister sent people to deliver gifts.

Even His Majesty sent Eunuch Quan to come in person and gave a lot of things.

As the host, Ning Chen naturally walked around the place.

Those who came were all well-known figures, so they could not be neglected!

After a few rounds, Ning Chen was drunk.

The only thing that made Ning Chen disappointed was that he sent Gu Yichun to invite Yudie... but Yudie did not come.

Her father had not been rehabilitated yet, and she was still a slave.

Those who came to congratulate today were either royal relatives or senior officials in the court, and her status was not suitable to be present.

"Ning Chen, congratulations! I can't stay for long. I have to go back to the palace to serve His Majesty. I'll take my leave first!"

"Old Quan, thank you! It's hard for you to make this trip... Come on, I'll take you out!"

Ning Chen put his arm around Eunuch Quan's shoulders and walked out the door.

"Hey, hey, hey... Stop hugging me. Do I know you well?"

Eunuch Quan looked disgusted, but he didn't shake Ning Chen's hand off... In the entire imperial city, even the princes didn't dare to put their hands on his shoulders.

Ning Chen glanced around, took out a thousand-liang silver note and stuffed it in, smiling: "Tell me, are we familiar with each other?"

Eunuch Quan looked proud, "I'm not familiar with you, but I'm familiar with silver."

"Then I'll keep this silver for myself."

Eunuch Quan quickly put the silver away, "Last time you asked me to borrow silver in the Supervisory Office, this is your repayment to me, I don't remember your kindness."

Ning Chen rolled his eyes at him.

After seeing off Eunuch Quan, Ning Chen came back and continued drinking with everyone.

The banquet lasted until the afternoon.

After the banquet, Ning Chen forced himself to see off the last guest, then fell down and was drunk and unconscious.

When he woke up, it was already the next day.

Ning Chen was in a daze that day and vomited several times.

He couldn't drink like this anymore, it was too harmful to his body!

In the next few days, Ning Chen's life was relatively leisurely.

In the blink of an eye, it was the fifteenth day of the first lunar month.

On this day, Ning Chen received an order from the palace, and His Majesty asked him to go to court tomorrow.

Ning Chen was a little excited.

Emperor Xuan asked him to go to court tomorrow, and he should be granted a title of marquis.

Waited so long? The wait is finally here!

...

The next day, morning.

Civil and military officials lined both sides.

Ning Chen directly stood at the position belonging to the left prime minister, because he had stood here several times before.

Currently, the position of left prime minister is still vacant.

Everyone else is in official uniform.

Only Ning Chen, dressed in black with golden embellishments, looks majestic, dignified and restrained.

"Your Majesty is here!"

As Eunuch Quan's shrill voice sounded, Emperor Xuan ascended the dragon throne.

"I see your Majesty, Your Majesty, your Majesty's greetings!"

"Everyone loves you!"

As Emperor Xuan spoke, his eyes fell on Ning Chen and the corners of his mouth raised slightly.

"Today, other matters will be postponed for the time being... I have something very important to announce."

Emperor Xuan said, looking at Eunuch Quan.

Eunuch Quan stepped forward and unfolded the imperial edict in his hand, "Inspection Department Yin Yi Ning Chen listens to the edict!"

Ning Chen knelt down: "My lord, accept the order!"

Father-in-law Quan’s shrill voice sounded:

"Ning Chen, the Supervisor in Silver Yi, is loyal to the emperor, patriotic, noble in character, and unparalleled in loyalty and bravery... He first captured King Zuo Ting alive, and then captured Fuzhou, regained the border, and ensured that our Daxuan territory was not lost. He has made great achievements in battle, and has worked hard. Now he is granted the title Xiaoyao Hou, who has the same position and is in charge of 50,000 dragon guards and 20,000 city defense troops, please take this!"

All civil and military officials were suddenly in an uproar!

Your Majesty has mentioned the matter of becoming a marquis more than once.

Before, they had reasons to obstruct.

But now that Ning Chen has captured Fuzhou, regained the border, and made great achievements in battle, they have no reason to obstruct.

But if Ning Chen is in charge of 50,000 dragon guards and 20,000 city defense troops, is this too much power?