Chapter 383 - Chapter 383: Chapter 383 - Please ask your Miss to go back to the Manor _1 (1/2)
Chapter 383: Chapter 383 – Please ask your Miss to go back to the Manor _1
When Wei Ruo and Xiumei arrived, quite a crowd had amassed outside the Four Treasure House, reminiscent of the lively scenes when the establishment held events in the past.
But when they got a little closer, they realized they weren’t Four Treasure House’s customers; they were from the imperial court.
Wei Ruo and Xiumei immediately figured out that these people from the court must be here to officially appoint Xu Zhengyong.
Because with Xu Zhengyong’s promotion, his rank has changed. He would have his own residence, like Wei Mingting.
Wei Ruo and Xiumei hid in the crowd and waited until all the court officials had left before entering the Four Treasure House.
Just as they were about to pass through the shop into the back hall, their path was blocked by two men dressed as soldiers.
“This is Mr. Xu’s residence. Unauthorized persons and miscellaneous personnel not allowed. To buy something, stay in the shop.”
Wei Ruo was about to explain when Xu Zhushan came over and interjected, “These are my relatives.”
The soldiers blocking the way hurriedly apologized and stepped aside, letting Wei Ruo through.
Only then could Wei Ruo and Xiumei follow Xu Zhushan into the backyard.
Once inside, Wei Ruo and Xiumei were not upset, but rather pleased.
Upon hearing the commotion, Xu Zhengyong emerged from the house. Seeing Wei Ruo, he looked worried.
“Ruoruo sister, regarding Wei’s matter…” Xu Zhengyong was deeply worried.
“Brother Xiaoyong, I’m fine.”
“How could you be fine? Don’t lie to me.” Xu Zhengyong didn’t believe her.
Wei Ruo stepped forward, glanced around, and then whispered to Xu Zhengyong: “There was a mistake, he’s fine. The details can’t be explained for the time being.”
Xu Zhengyong was stunned for a moment, then reconfirmed, “Really?”
“Really, so you don’t have to worry about me,” Wei Ruo explained.
“That’s good, that’s good.” Xu Zhengyong let out a huge sigh of relief, visibly relaxing.
A string had been playing in his heart since Wei Jinyi’s death, worrying about Wei Ruo’s situation, to the point where he wasn’t particularly happy about his promotion.
Knowing that Wei Jinyi was not dead, and Ruoruo wasn’t grieving, Xu Zhengyong decided not to ask for more details.
Xiumei couldn’t help but tease Xu Zhengyong: “Brother Xiaoyong, you’ve made quite a name for yourself, you now have personal guards!”
Hiring personal guards proved that Xu Zhengyong’s official rank is now high enough.
Xu Zhengyong scratched his head in embarrassment: “Don’t tease me, Meimei.”
“This isn’t a jest, it’s happiness!” Xiumei rarely complimented Xu Zhengyong, “Quickly tell me, what have you been promoted to?”
“Just the appointment arranged by the seventh prince, Deputy Guard Commander, titled as Colonel of Loyalty and Brightness.” Xu Zhengyong answered.
“Colonel of Loyalty and Brightness? Isn’t Deputy Guard Commander a sixth-rank official? Why were you given the title of Colonel?” Xiumei asked.
“Because my promotion was too sudden, so my actual position is Deputy Guard Commander, but my rank is pinned at sixth-rank,” Xu Zhengyong clarified.
He got his position because of his great contribution, and because of the ongoing battle with the Japanese pirates, and there were no better candidates.
Even so, his promotion was too quick, hence the court’s special arrangement.
“I see.” Xiumei nodded in understanding. “Anyway, Brother Xiaoyong is now a proper official! After being a Colonel, will you also have your own residence, like our master?”