Pan Lunchi handed the imperial edict to Li Mumu, "Congratulations to Jia'an Xiangjun."
Li Mumu was stunned.
She never dared to dream that she would be named Xiangjun.
Although Xiangjun is the lowest rank, it is equivalent to the fifth rank, and enjoys 300 food and land.
In her previous life, Li Mumu liked to read ancient stories and study history.
Knowing that Xiangjun is the highest reward she can give her at present.
After all, except for the county lord, county lady, county lady, county lady, princess, and princess, all the other titles above are titles that can only be obtained by the daughters of the royal family, so how could she be in the position of Xiangjun.
Even this Xiangjun made Li Mumu confused.
"Thank you, eunuch." Li Mumu stood up and stuffed a purse into Pan Lunchi.
Pan Lunchi accepted it with a smile, thinking that this lady did not look like a peasant girl at all.
She was not nervous in front of him, and would even secretly give him reward money.
How could an ordinary farm girl understand this?
Pan Lunchi smiled and said to Li Mumu and Gu Shangqing: "When I came, the saint asked me to say one more thing."
"The saint said that General Gu's rank is a bit low now, and if he gives his wife a royal decree, it can only be the sixth rank. Besides, most women receive royal decrees because of their husbands. But the wife's merits are all earned by herself, so it would not be appropriate to give her a royal decree. Therefore, the saint thought about it and decided that Xiangjun is more suitable." Pan Lunchi said with a smile.
Li Mumu laughed, "Thank you, saint."
This saint is really interesting, even saying such a big truth.
And said it in front of the husband.
Pan Lunchi said again: "The saint also said that if General Gu works harder, he can also give Mrs. Gu a royal decree."
"Yes." Gu Shangqing smiled and bowed, "I will definitely work hard."
Unexpectedly, one day, it was the saint who urged the husband to work hard in order to give his wife a royal decree.
"You have worked hard on the way, if you don't mind, would you like to come in and sit for a while?" Li Mumu said with a smile, "I have prepared some snacks, although they are not as exquisite as those in the palace, they are also interesting.
Would you like to try them?" "Then I am sorry to bother you." Pan Lunchi said with a smile.
Fortunately, Li Mumu usually has the habit of preparing various snacks at home.
Especially when Master Guan is giving lectures and the three children are studying, they are easily tired. Master Guan
is sometimes irritated by the three children.
Sometimes the three children are lazy.
Li Mumu will try different ways to make some snacks that they have never eaten and that they like to eat, to give them some motivation.
It happened that she made some new tricks this morning and was going to serve new ones to Wangyou Xiaoxi.
Li Mumu went to the kitchen with Wang Cuizhen, Zhang Caiping, and Gu Mian to bring the snacks.
Pan Lunchi saw that the Gu family had a simple population, and even the servants were only the cook and Gu Mian.
He was also a little surprised. Li Mumu's business was not small, and even if she moved to a bigger house, it would be enough to support more servants.
Seeing Li Mumu and others personally bringing tea and snacks, Pan Lunchi hurriedly stood up and said politely: "Why bother Madam to bring it yourself? Just call me and I will bring it myself."
"How can I bother you, eunuch?" Li Mumu said with a smile.
Pan Lunchi was very pleased with what Li Mumu said, "Forgive me for asking a question, why are there so few servants in your family? On weekdays, aren't there many things that you ladies have to do personally?" () ()
Li Mumu said: "We are an ordinary family, and it would be bad if we go too far and exceed the rules."
Pan Lunchi tasted the tea and snacks brought by Li Mumu, and it was indeed delicious.
When leaving, Li Mumu also packed a lot for Pan Lunchi and took some instant noodles.
"I know that eunuch Pan will not lack these, but this is our intention." Li Mumu explained.
"Madam, you are too polite. I really like these snacks. On the way here, General Li also made some instant noodles for me and they were really delicious. General Li also asked me to bring some more when I go back. I didn't expect Madam Gu to pack so much for me."
"As long as you like it, father-in-law." Li Mumu said with a smile, "We are not able to entertain you well this time. If there is a chance in the future, I hope you can stay for a meal."
"I heard that the Gu family's snacks and barbecue are unique." Pan Lunchi said, "I wanted to try them, but I was in a hurry to go back and report."
It is not known whether he can come next time, so Pan Lunchi said, "See you next time. I'm afraid that your family will come to Beijing!"
"Thank you for your good words, father-in-law." Li Mumu thanked with a smile.
"It just so happens that I have prepared utensils for hot pot and grilling." Li Mumu said, "I also wrote down the detailed instructions. Meat and vegetables are not easy to store, and I am afraid they will go bad if you take them back, so I can only bring you pots and pans. You can go back and ask someone to try it according to what I wrote."
"There are also seasonings in it, so you can dip it in it when you eat it." Li Mumu introduced.
"Madam Gu is really thoughtful." After everything was packed, Pan Lunchi bowed to everyone, "I will return to the capital to report, everyone stay." When
Pan Lunchi returned to the capital, Li Huailin specially sent people to escort him.
After entering the palace, Pan Lunchi did not rest, but just changed his clothes to avoid being rude in front of the emperor, and then immediately went to see the saint.
"I pay my respects to the saint." Pan Lunchi knelt in front of the saint.
"Get up and answer." The saint called him up and asked, "What kind of person was Li Mumu when you met her?"
"Sir, that Madam Gu is really a wise person." Pan Lunchi said, and told the saint everything that happened after he met Li Mumu. He
also took out the purse given by Li Mumu, "After I left the Gu family, I looked at the purse. The reward silver given by Li Mumu was not stingy, but it was not too much."
The saint looked at the silver poured in Pan Lunchi's palm.
As a high-ranking eunuch who was in front of the emperor, Pan Lunchi naturally had a lot of these.
If he gave too much, it would be beyond the scope of what the Gu family should have, which would be inappropriate. If
he gave too little, wouldn't that be a slap in Pan Lunchi's face?
Not too much, not too little, Pan Lunchi would not look down on it, nor would he look down on it too much.
"Okay, since it's given to you, you can keep it yourself. When you receive the reward silver, do you need to explain it to me?" The saint didn't care. What
Li Mumu gave was indeed appropriate.
The saint nodded, and Pan Lunchi continued, "The Gu family is simple, and even has only two servants. A cook and a little maid, who looks about twelve or thirteen years old. According to my observation, the little maid lives well in the Gu family. There are rules, but she is not treated harshly. It can be seen that the Gu family is a kind family."
"I even asked a question, why there are only two servants in the family. General Gu is at least a sixth-rank official, and Madam Gu has a big business, so even if they move to a bigger house, they can afford more servants." Pan Lunchi said slowly, "Madam Gu told me that their family is an ordinary family, and they are also afraid of breaking the rules."