MTL - My Stepmother is Soft and Charming-Chapter 538 get promoted

 In the imperial study room, Guo Silang stood respectfully farthest away from the emperor.

Today is the day when the commander of the Gyeonggi Division and his deputy commanders come to the emperor to report their duties. As a deputy captain, he does not know the purpose of coming, and because of the departure of Guo Xiang, he still has a big opinion against the emperor. , so I didn’t deliberately go up.

 After hearing the arrangements for next year, the emperor was quite satisfied with Commander Lin. It was not important how much he could do, but how much he could do for the imperial power.

“Concubine Zhen said a few days ago that you like to eat mutton, and winter is here. The imperial kitchen has made some mutton soup pots, which is quite good, so I’ll reward you.”

 “I thank your Majesty.”

Looking at the current commander's surrender, the emperor smiled, with a bit of pride.

 Then he set his sights on Guo Silang and shouted at him.

“Silang, come forward, let me see if you have made any progress now?”

His words fell on Guo Silang's ears, but he didn't think it was a sound of nature, so he secretly raised his breath and walked forward, then saluted the emperor and said.

 “I have met your Majesty.”

“We’re separated, right? But you’re a little bit surprised that I let my grandfather leave?”

After hearing this, Guo Silang immediately knelt down on the ground, his attitude was much more respectful than before.

"My grandfather was sick and was taken to a warmer place to be recuperated. This is what the doctor said. Your Majesty just helped my grandfather to move there. For this, the Guo family was filled with gratitude. Why should we blame him?"

It doesn't matter if it's sincere or not, but the emperor needs such a statement, so the expression he looked at Guo Silang was much better than before.

After putting down the tea cup at hand, he picked up the memorial just sent by the Gyeonggi Division and said it casually.

“I remember it was several years ago when you joined the Gyeonggi Division, right?”

“Your Majesty, it’s been almost five years.”

"The days are passing by so fast. According to my decree, Guo Jia Si Lang of Jin Dynasty is the deputy commander of the Gyeonggi Division. He is in charge of five thousand troops and horses and is responsible for all matters at the South City Gate."

When Guo Silang heard the promotion decree, before anyone could react, Commander Na Lin knelt down and laid his head on his head to thank him.

what is this?

 Slap him in the face and give him a sweet date?

The official careers of more than a dozen members of the Guo family have led to the position of deputy commander?

Guo Silang sneered in his heart, but he still had to pretend to be grateful and thank the emperor for his kindness.

"Grandpa went to Jinling City, and my uncles also followed him to serve them. Although I was reluctant to leave, I had to help them for the sake of family ties. Since my grandfather left you alone in Sui'an City, he must have wanted me to use you more, so Shiro Ah, work hard, maybe you will be able to stand side by side with Shao Yu in the future!"

 “I obey the decree.”

Guo Silang was promoted as soon as he entered the palace. Everyone could see that this was to appease the Guo family and other senior ministers who had strong opinions in Jinling City, so Guo Silang did not feel very happy about this promotion. .

 So, after returning to Guo's house, everyone felt a little depressed.

Just then, I met Xue Niang, who had just returned from the general's mansion, and asked while drinking.

"where have you been?"

"Sixth sister-in-law has something going on over there. She asked me to come over and give her some advice. What's wrong with my husband? Why are you drinking cold wine in broad daylight? How about I ask them to warm it up for you."

 As he said that, he was about to take the wine from Guo Silang's hand, but unfortunately he stopped him.

“Drinking cold wine on a cold day can also help me to remember why I got this position today.”

"What do you mean?" "Your Majesty has promoted me to be the deputy commander. There are many people outside waiting to congratulate me, but I am not happy at all."

Xue Niang was a little surprised, and then she said something.

"Sixth brother is really good at predicting things. He guessed that my husband might be promoted before he left, so he specifically asked Sixth Sister-in-law to ask me to tell you that the most important thing is to stay calm and do your job well."

Hearing this, Guo Silang raised his head and looked at Xue Niang with some surprise in his eyes.

Xue Niang felt sorry for her husband, walked up to him, moved the cold wine away, and said.

"Now that our family is staying in Sui'an City, we have a mission. No matter what, we must secure some future for our children. I know that my husband is not happy with what he does, but how many people are looking forward to it and still can't. I believe that if your grandparents were here, they would let you do your job well."

Her words made Guo Silang feel a lot more comforted.

Hence he let go of the wine glass, pulled Xue Niang into his arms, and sighed softly.

"If possible, I would rather be the one accompanying my grandfather to the south. It would be really frustrating to stay here in Sui'an City."

“Didn’t my grandfather say that I have to keep you here to temper your temper? Otherwise, how will you be able to support your family?”

 Guo Silang had nothing to say, he just hugged Xue Niang tightly. The couple had a rare intimacy, but unfortunately there was no peace outside.

After a while, Guo Silang spoke.

“By the way, I remember that when Sixth Brother left, he left someone to send messages to Sixth Sister-in-law, right?”

"What's wrong?"

"I have something to say to Brother Six, but this news must not fall into the hands of others."

Xue Niang didn't know much about Liu Xun's situation, but she thought that the person who could make Sixth Brother stay was definitely trustworthy, so she had no doubts.

"Are you anxious? You just got promoted and rushed to the general's mansion today. I'm afraid it's a bit eye-catching. How about waiting for Uncle Du's birthday in two days?"

 “Well, it’s up to you.”

Xue Niang smiled, then took Guo Silang's hand and said.

“Now that the matter has come to this, all we can do is live a comfortable life, otherwise it’s ours to make Grandpa and the others worry in Jinling City, isn’t it?”

How could Guo Silang not know this truth, but he was holding a breath in his heart.

“That boy Xing Zhao is too busy right now. Otherwise, if I had asked him to come and sit down at home and have a meal, he would also have a few sips of wine to calm down.”

“There are now more than a dozen people who want to have a drink with Cousin Xing. Let’s not join in the fun. Let’s wait until the Xing family’s family has settled down in Sui’an City.”

The Xing family came here for the position of Prime Minister Guo.

Although the people outside didn't know it, there was already news in the court, so Concubine Xing and the Seventh Prince were also in trouble in the harem. They just didn't know whether the Xing family would be able to accept such a blessing.

They are thinking about the Xing family here, and the Xing family also cares about the Guo family.

 Jinling City, Guo Mansion.

Mrs. Xing and several ladies from the Gu family came to see the two elders and brought a lot of things.

“Grandpa Guo, don’t be polite to us when he comes to Jinling City. If you have anything to do, send someone to say hello. If nothing else, we need to prepare two more tables for dinner. We are all here to join in the fun!”