Chapter 457: A Thundering Move

You know him, the one that because of you, entered the Hong Lu Office, Xie Ren Hui.

Jing Wan was very much astonished, but thinking about it soon after, it seemingly made sense.

Hong Lu Office handled matters regarding foreign guests. Under normal circ.u.mstances, it was for the most part very difficult to make big contributions, but once there were foreign emissaries visiting, as well as sending emissaries to other countries, Hong Lu Office will occupy a very important position. And those that were proficient in all kinds of foreign languages were especially irreplaceable. This years longevity festival

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, starting from the national letters, to later receiving the emissaries from the various countries, in addition to the friendly diplomatic relations afterwards, Xie Ren Hui not just once picked out certain peoples language traps that were set with ulterior motives, causing Qi Yuan, in this regard, from beginning to end, to maintain an invulnerable position. As such, his contributions naturally werent small.

After sending off the various countries emissaries, Le Cheng Emperor was greatly pleased. Afterwards, it wasnt just leaping three ranks, but rather directly leaping five consecutive ranks, in addition to various other bestowments.

For the entire official circle, Xie Ren Hui at present was still not prominent, but among the people that entered officialdom at the same time as him, there wasnt a single one that could compare to his accomplishments, including that older clan brother of his that was the top scorer in the imperial exam.

Xie Ren Hui was a shu-born, even having foreign blood in him. Even if the di mother didnt mistreat him, in the Xie clan, he was still an invisible one. But now, although it was still far from being viewed highly by the entire clan, this branch of theirs certainly wont continue to ignore him. Just, dont know how they thought of wanting to make marriage ties with the Luo family.

Jing Wan had her question asked out loud.

The specifics werent mentioned, and moreover, it was Xie Ren Huis di mother that looked for your mother. What kind of person is your mother, would you not know? Even if others have some deeper meaning, this blockhead of hers wouldnt be able to make out either. Luo Old Madam very bluntly said.

Zhang-s.h.i.+s face was full of shame. Although it long wasnt her first time getting said as such by her mother-in-law, but in front of her daughter, she was still deeply embarra.s.sed. She secretly peeked at Jing Wan, discovering that Jing Wan had her head lowered, drinking tea, like as if not hearing. Zhang-s.h.i.+ finally relaxed a breath. Afterwards, she just tugged her handkerchief, pretending to be a wooden log.

If this marriage is able to work, then its also not bad. There also wont be any bad ties. Grandmother and mother can just handle as you see fit. Jing Wan slightly contemplated, and then just no longer showed interest in this matter.

Afterwards, Jing Wan bid farewell to Luo Old Madam and Zhang-s.h.i.+.

A qinw.a.n.g and qin-w.a.n.gfei leaving, the entire manor from top to bottom naturally all needed to come out to respectfully send off.

In the horse carriage, Jing Wan mentioned this matter to Li Hong Yuan.

Li Hong Yuan stared at Jing Wan with slightly narrowed eyes, his expression difficult to guess. Facing Jing Wans puzzled look, he coldly sneered.

Jing Wan was baffled by this look of his.

Heh, what else can be the reason. Xie Ren Hui, because of you, this Bo Le

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, was thus able to have todays circ.u.mstances. As the saying goes, the favor of a drop of water paid back with a gus.h.i.+ng spring. Moreover, this was equal to the grace of giving new life. Even if sacrificing his entire life, hes still unable to completely pay back. When we were getting married, hed brought people to back you, and now, wanting to make marriage ties with the Luo family, taking your shu younger sister as wife, whats so strange about it? Dont forget, previously because of you, your shu younger sisters reputation was greatly affected, her marriage arrangements bearing the brunt of the force, else your mother and them wouldnt have such a hard time picking a suitable candidate. For him to do this kind of thing, whats so strange about it?

Jing Wan naturally was able to make out what was wrong from his tone. Wasnt this vinegar consumption a bit too unreasonable? However, since Jing Wan clearly knew that he was unreasonable, she naturally didnt bother bickering with him, else this vinegar jar can turn into a vinegar tub in seconds. Any more, and itll be able to drown her to death.

Jing Wan lazily leaned against him, What hes thinking has nothing to do with me at all. As long as it wont cause any unfavorable influences towards you and the Luo family, this kind of thing, I naturally wont care.

Li Hong Yuans expression finally eased a little.

Returning to the qinw.a.n.g manor, they continued leisurely pa.s.sing their days.

However, the next day, a shocking news came from the Ding Duke Manor. Even Li Hong Yuan was speechless for a very long time.

The reason being that the secluded Sun Old Madam had suddenly walked out of her own courtyard, and without allowing others to comment, just had Sun Yi Lin given out for adoption

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, the target being the former Ding Dukes younger brother-a person that had died prematurely before even reaching adulthood. One has to know, in the past, theyd never considered giving him a son, yet now, it was giving him a grandson. And what was even more unbelievable was that Sun Yi Jia also got given away along with Sun Yi Lin. In other words, their biological father now became their tang uncle, and as their tang uncle, his relation with Sun Yi Lin and Sun Yi Jia naturally just diluted a lot. If the Ding Duke were to ask Sun Yi Jia to do something again, it completely wont hold ground.

This move of Sun Old Madams can be considered drastic, using another kind of method, one that wont harm Sun Yi Jia as well as her child, to sever her relation with the Ding Duke Manor.

One could only use one word to describe-impressive.

Jing Wan for a moment was somewhat dumbstruck. Sure enough, it was to not move thus silent, but one move like roaring thunder of ten thousand volts.

At the same time, Sun Old Madam also swiftly had the Ding Duke Manor divided. Those brothers of the Ding Duke, what should be given to them, she didnt give a cent less, and afterwards, ordered them to immediately move out, the time limit three days. For every day delayed, their share will reduce by a tenth.

Sun Old Madam was absolutely a qualifying di mother, else how could the previous Ding Duke be able to leave behind that many shu born children. Never mind this, even after the previous Ding Duke pa.s.sed away, she still didnt have them divided out, letting them continue staying in the duke manor, living a life of luxury, enjoying the privileges brought about by the Ding Duke Manor.

One has to know, even if brothers, living in the Ding Duke Manor versus living outside, that was definitely two different concepts.

Suddenly making such a move, there naturally were people that were unable to accept. Afterwards, it was just getting sorted out by Sun Old Madam, losing not just one layer of skin. Probably due to Sun Old Madam taking up a buddhist lifestyle for a very long period time, her presence not very prominent, these people all forgot her innate character and personality.

In reality, Sun Old Madam not mistreating those shu sons and shu daughters, it wasnt for the sake of her reputation, nor was it because she was really virtuous and magnanimous. It was just that she didnt care. And because she didnt care, thats why, she allowed them to exist.

Thats why, at this time, she also wont care about her reputation. Moreover, after the head of the family dies, having the shu sons divided out, this was also something that couldnt be more normal. No one can criticize her on this matter.

The Ding Duke wanted to say something, yet as a result, before the words even came out, he just got beaten by Sun Old Madam with the cane. His children and grandchildren were all watching to the side, his dignity sweeping the floor, but facing Sun Old Madams gaze that was like as if containing ice, the Ding Duke could only tremble and obediently kneel. The words of objection by the mouth also got forcibly swallowed back down.

Seeing this pathetic look of his, Sun Old Madams complexion grew even colder. Sometimes, she would suspect whether this son and that daughter in the palace had switched genders. If this moron had half of his younger sisters brain, the Ding Duke Manor wouldnt be like this. And if that daughter just had half, not getting consumed by her greed for power, then the Ding Duke Manor also wouldnt be like this today.

Speaking of having Sun Yi Lin given out for adoption, the happiest was none other than his eldest brother Sun Yi Bin. The joy in the bottom of his eyes practically wasnt able to be suppressed. Sun Old Madams cane that was taller than a person once again swung over. That strength, if not for her old age, afraid wouldve been able to directly break Sun Yi Bins leg. b.a.s.t.a.r.d thing thats less than an animal.

Just a chilly few words, as if carrying the deepest malice.

The smugness in Sun Yi Bins eyes disappeared cleanly, his complexion deathly pale, his lips trembling, his legs going limp, also kneeling onto the ground, Grandmother, this grandson

Shut up, this old woman doesnt want to listen to your chattering, annoying to death.

[1] Just another way to refer to the Emperors birthday

[2] Bo Le A horse connoisseur during the Spring and Autumn Period, very talented in discovering good horses. His name is used to refer to people who have good eye for talent.

[3] (guo ji) This is a very specific type of adoption that only happens within a family clan. Theres another word for adoption when referring to taking in an outside child (ling yang). In this particular case, its really just moving names around in the family record. Both cases are also different from Jing Wans adoption as the Grand Elder Princesss adopted daughter (basically daughter in name), which although is done formally, Jing Wans name would never be recorded into the Jiang family or as the Grand Elder Princesss daughter. Its more just in an honorary sense.

T/N: Sun Old Madam, I always feel is a very unique character, especially in cnovels where there arent a lot of variety when it comes to elderly women characters. Im traumatized by too many malicious and evil grandmother characters.