Transmigration: From Farmer To Empress
Chapter 365 Duke An’s Mansion(3)_1

Chapter 365: Chapter 365 Duke An’s Mansion(3)_1

"Fourth Sister is as beautiful as when she left, a beauty indeed..."

Someone broke the awkward silence, and the room soon became bustling. Several sisters-in-law stood up first and warmly greeted Lady Du.

Du Ruohai drawled, solemnly saying, "Get up, we’re all a family, no need to bother with formalities."

"Yes!"

Lady Du rose and, leading Mu Zhongqing, made intimate greetings with the others individually.

"This is eldest brother, he was already a Sixth-Rank Hanlin Academy Compiler when I left. I wonder what office he holds now?"

Du Yongzhi gave a proud smile and said, "I’m now just a mere Fifth Rank Zhongshu Shiren, I fear I’ve made Fourth Sister and Brother-in-law laugh."

He said it was funny, but the expression on his face clearly revealed his pride, as if he was quite remarkable.

Truth be told, without his Brother-in-law, the mighty Great General of the Second Rank, Du Yongzhi might not have been able to maintain his sixth rank at the Hanlin Academy. Now that his Brother-in-law had been promoted to be a First-Rank Great General to protect the nation, he was unrivalled in court. Given his Brother-in-law’s deep affection for his sister, he naturally took extra care of his own Brother-in-law as well.

"This is Second Brother. When I left, he was still studying in the academy. I don’t know what office he holds now?"

Lady Du introduced Du Yongbang to Mu Zhongqing, who hastened to greet him.

Du Yongbang nodded and said, "Younger sister and Brother-in-law need not be so formal. I’m just a low-ranking official like the small official, Chengyilang. I fear I may invite sister and Brother-in-law’s ridicule."

Mu Zhongqing politely said, "Second brother and I are of the same age, yet you hold the Sixth Rank, while I am still a scholar without rank or grade. Comparatively speaking, I feel quite ashamed!"

Mu Zhongqing’s courtesy greatly satisfied Du Yongbang’s vanity. His disdain for Mu Zhongqing lessened and he said with a smile, "Although Brother-in-law is temporarily unsuccessful, he will make it."

He was about to say, with ’Young Master Huo’ as his son-in-law, who would worry about official positions?

However, he suddenly stopped himself. In his moment of pride, he had nearly made a slip. When Young Master Huo sent someone to arrange this matter, he repeatedly admonished that the Mu family must not know that he had facilitated their reunion. Of course, he did not want to provoke Young Master Huo and incur his displeasure, so he was thankful he managed to hold his tongue in time.

"Hehe, I meant, with such talents as my Brother-in-law, passing the civil service examination is merely a matter of time. Sooner or later, he will serve in the court!"

Du Yongbang quickly smoothed things over, and Mu Zhongqing, politely gave a modest bow, then followed his wife to recognize the last Brother-in-law.

"This is Third Brother, the youngest child of our parents,"

"And the biggest disappointment!"

Before Lady Du could finish speaking, Du Yongchun intercepted her, casually giving Mu Zhongqing a bow and nonchalantly saying, "Brother-in-law, it’s funny. I am now just a lowly Collator in the Hanlin Academy, my future prospects cannot be compared to yours."

Du Ruohai cast a sideways glance at his youngest son. Although he was displeased, he was accustomed to his demeanor, and just gave a light snort, turning his face away.

After Lady Du and her husband had individually become acquainted with everyone in the mansion, there were still some young masters and misses they did not recognize. Presumably, these were the children of her brothers. Being younger generations, Lady Du didn’t make her husband greet them.

Madam Wang, having gathered her emotions, beckoned Lady Du to her side. She held Lady Du’s hand and sat down. Pulling out a handkerchief, she wiped her tears and sobbed, "My child, your mother and I were forced by that old beast, the King of Guangling, and had no choice but to send you away to preserve our family. You must not blame us!"