Time Travel: The Noble Family-Chapter 1318 - 540: Earl of Pingyang (Part 2)

Yueyao felt the request was reasonable. Currently, Dazhuang does not have any sons, and if he later has a son, the age gap between the two children would be too large, which would easily lead to disputes.

After bathing, the two went back to the room together. An Zhichen looked at Yueyao, a small spark lit up in his eyes. Having been married for several years, Yueyao could easily understand what that look meant. Yueyao’s face turned slightly red: "It’s inconvenient these days."

An Zhichen also thought it was quite a coincidence, but he didn’t make any further gestures: "Then let’s sleep!" An Zhichen lay on the bed and shortly afterward fell asleep.

Yueyao couldn’t sleep at all, but she didn’t get up either; she just snuggled in An Zhichen’s arms, quietly pondering things. Gradually, she fell asleep too.

The next day, An Zhichen got up early, and Yueyao wanted to get up too, but An Zhichen pressed her back down: "You’re not feeling well; sleep a little longer!"

Yueyao chuckled lightly: "It’s nothing, I get up at this Shichen every day to practice martial arts." Thinking of this, Yueyao said: "Brother Shengsheng and the others also get up to practice martial arts every day; do you want to go over and take a look later?"

An Zhichen smiled and said: "No rush, once I’m done with this busy period, I’ll personally teach them Kung Fu."

Yueyao quickly said: "Don’t be too harsh on the children." Looking at An Zhichen’s demeanor, he definitely isn’t a lenient person, so the two kids are certainly going to suffer.

An Zhichen replied without thinking: "A jade stone is useless if not polished." He remembered when he was practicing martial arts, his whole body would hurt so much that he couldn’t even get up, but still, he had to get up and practice at the appointed time. Therefore, An Zhichen believes in strict teaching for producing great students; the children have to be strictly disciplined.

Seeing this, Yueyao said no more. No matter how stringent a father is, he wouldn’t push his son to the point of exhaustion; only the two children won’t have easy times ahead.

Yueyao changed the topic: "Logically, when the Northwest news of the great victory came, the Emperor should have already rewarded it. Why is it still so quiet?" Yueyao was very curious about this.

An Zhichen paused and said: "If the commander isn’t rewarded, it’s hard to reward the subordinates too." The commander was the Ninth Prince, and because it was the Ninth Prince who captured the enemy leader, the victory was achieved. Naturally, the reward should go to the Ninth Prince first.

Yueyao’s mind was quick: "You mean the Emperor intends to appoint the Ninth Prince as Crown Prince, hence the delay in rewarding?" Tradition dictates that the legitimate child is appointed first; the Ninth Prince is the only legitimate child, hence naturally the heir.

An Zhichen nodded: "It is likely this period." Even if the Emperor doesn’t mention it, the ministers are restless. After these two years, the matter of appointing an heir can no longer be delayed.

Yueyao smiled and asked: "What kind of reward might you expect?" Xiang Wei said An Zhichen might get a Nobility Title. Once there is a Nobility Title, there must be a mansion bestowed by the Emperor, but Yueyao didn’t want to move! 𝐟𝐫𝕖𝗲𝘄𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝕧𝐞𝚕.𝕔𝕠𝐦

When outsiders ask, An Zhichen would certainly be diplomatic. When asked by his own wife, An Zhichen naturally spoke the truth: "Given my military merits, I should get an Earl title; as for which rank, it’s not clear yet."

Yueyao muttered: "So there will be a residence bestowed by the Emperor? Xiang Wei guessed it right, we really have to move!" She had just managed to tidy up the house, but didn’t expect to move again so soon.

An Zhichen couldn’t help but laugh. He thought Yueyao cared about the rank of her title, but it turned out she was unwilling to move.

As An Zhichen expected, on the third day after the army’s return, the Emperor issued a decree appointing the Ninth Prince as Crown Prince, commanding the Imperial Astronomical Bureau to select an auspicious date for the official ceremony. At the same time, the rewards for meritorious ministers were also announced. An Zhichen was conferred as Earl of Pingyang, awarded three thousand acres of fertile farmland, a mansion, and additionally a thousand taels of gold and a thousand taels of silver.

After the officials who announced the rewards left, Xiang Wei laughed and said: "I thought it would be hereditary for three generations, but didn’t expect it to be five generations." This was indeed a pleasant surprise.

Yueyao let out a sigh of relief: "Now I don’t have to worry about Brother Shengsheng." Her eldest son is more honest than clever, but with this title, there will be no concern. As for Brother Xu, according to An Zhichen, Brother Xu shows some talent in martial arts; as long as he is well taught, his future too holds promise.

Xiang Wei truly admired Yueyao; Yueyao never thought about things the same way she did: "The mansion bestowed by the Emperor is on Cloud Street; we have to send people to tidy it up." It’s also an opportunity to see how large the mansion is.

Yueyao really didn’t want to move; the current place of residence was so good. But since it was the Emperor’s reward, there’s no choice but to live in it: "You go take a look with the people!" Tidying up the residence bestowed by the Emperor, then moving, and hiring some servants will take at least two or three months to arrange properly.

Yueyao felt a headache just thinking about it, but as the Lady of the House, these are her responsibilities, and she can’t shirk them: "Go invite the Eldest Miss over." Now when Yueyao handles household affairs, she includes Kexin. Her daughter is nine years old, and it’s time to learn about house management.

Xiang Wei said with a smile: "Now that An Zhichen is an Earl, Kexin is the Eldest Miss of the Earl’s Mansion; she’ll have no trouble finding a good match in the future."

Yueyao chuckled: "I was never worried."

Xiang Wei finally understood then that Yueyao had purely been scaring her previously. But Yueyao didn’t mind, she said: "Old Man Niu must be regretting greatly."

Yueyao shook her head: "The paths of our two families are different; it’s not about regret or not. Actually, Old Grand Master Niu betrothing Little Bun to the Peng Family’s daughter is also a good thing for us."

Xiang Wei was somewhat puzzled: "Why do you say that?"

Yueyao laughed: "Being a sister-in-law is not easy." Mingzhu will certainly have more children, and at that time, the responsibility of being the eldest sister-in-law will not be light.

Xiang Wei looked surprised and asked: "You’re saying, you don’t intend to betroth Kexin to the legitimate eldest son?" As long as it’s the legitimate eldest son, the future status will be that of Clan Matron, and that position carries heavy responsibilities.

Yueyao nodded.

Xiang Wei thought through several possibilities: "Have you already made up your mind?" Observing Yueyao’s calm demeanor, Xiang Wei felt Yueyao had a plan.

Yueyao shook her head with a smile: "No, but Kexin is still young, surely we will find a satisfactory match."