The Pretty Wife of General Jinxiu Huanian

Chapter 143: Prestige Increases

Yunxi sat quietly in the garden of the Marquis's mansion, needle and thread in her hands, carefully sewing small clothes for her unborn baby.

The warm sunlight shone on her face, adding a touch of softness to her.

The maid Cui'er trotted over to Yunxi, teapot in hand, muttering, "Miss, the Marquis's Mansion has been so busy these days, the doorstep is practically being trampled down!"

As he said this, he handed tea to Yunxi.

Yunxi pursed her lips and smiled, stopped what she was doing, looked up at Cui'er, and asked, "Oh?

Who are they?"

Cui Er tilted her head, counted on her fingers, and kept saying, "There are wealthy businessmen in the city, and they all dress so extravagantly.

There are also other ladies from the mansion, all dressed up beautifully."

As they were talking, the housekeeper, Uncle Li, came running over. When he arrived, he bowed respectfully and said, "Madam, there are some gentlemen outside. They said they came to thank the Marquis' Mansion for its righteous actions during the drought."

Upon hearing this, Yunxi quickly put down her needlework, straightened her body, stood up neatly, and said, "Please invite them to the front hall."

When I arrived at the front hall, I saw several adults in official uniforms standing there, each with a respectful look on their faces.

When they saw Yunxi coming in, they all bowed and saluted.

"Madam, the Marquis's disaster relief efforts have alleviated the people's urgent needs. This is truly a great act of kindness."

A thin-faced adult said this, his eyes narrowed into slits, his face was smiling, and his waist was bent very low.

Yunxi smiled and returned the greeting, bowing slightly, and said, "Thank you for your praise, my Lords. This is what we in the Marquisate should do."

Another burly man continued, "The good reputation of the Marquis' Mansion is now known to every household in the capital, and the people all praise it."

The adult's voice was like a bell, and he clasped his hands in front of his chest. His strong arms looked very strong and powerful.

At this time, a man with a goatee came forward and said flatteringly, "Madam, your kind act has set an example for our capital. The higher-ups have heard about it and are praising the benevolence and righteousness of the Marquisate."

Yunxi always had a faint smile on her face. She waved her hand gently and said, "My lords, the Marquis' Mansion has only done its bit and does not deserve such praise."

The thin-faced man stroked his beard and said, "Madam, you are too modest. The Marquis's action has saved so many victims. This is a great merit."

Yunxi nodded slightly and said, "Natural disasters are merciless. We can help as much as we can."

The burly man nodded and said loudly, "Madam Hou is very righteous and admirable."

Everyone exchanged a few words of greeting before saying goodbye and leaving.

After seeing off the guests, Yunxi just returned to the yard and heard a noise coming from outside.

"Go and see what's going on." Yunxi said to Cui'er, frowning slightly with a look of confusion on his face.

Cui Er responded and ran off. After a while, she returned breathlessly to report, "Miss, a group of people are at the gate of the Marquis's residence, saying they want to present a plaque to the Marquis's residence."

When Yunxi heard this, he quickened his pace and came to the door, only to see a plaque with the words "Home of Kindness" held high by the people.

An old man stepped forward, his hands trembling with excitement, and said, "Madam, we are truly grateful to you and the Marquis for your kindness. This plaque is just a token of our gratitude."

Yunxi quickly said, "Fellow villagers, this is unacceptable. We are happy to be able to help you all."

The people insisted on keeping the plaque, so Yunxi had to have it hung on the gate of the marquis' mansion.

As soon as the plaque was hung, the Marquis's Mansion became even more lively. Yunxi stood at the door, looking at the plaque, with a look of satisfaction on her face.

At this time, the servants in the mansion also came over and talked in a flurry.

"Madam, this is truly an honor for our mansion!" a maid said with a smile, her eyes narrowed into slits.

"Yes, Madam, from now on our mansion will have an even greater reputation in the capital!"

A servant responded, rubbing his hands excitedly.

Yunxi looked at them and smiled softly: "This is the result of everyone's joint efforts. From now on, we must work even harder."

As they were talking, a vendor selling candied haws came to the door. Yunxi found it interesting and asked her maid to buy a few strings.

"Madam, please try this candied haws, it's so sweet!" The maid handed over a string.

Yunxi took it, took a bite, and said with a smile, "Hmm, it's quite sweet."

It was getting lively here when Xiaoyu came running over.

"Madam, there is a special guest in the mansion."

Yunxi asked hurriedly, "Who is it?"

Xiaoyu panted and said, "Miss, it's Miss Sun from the Sun Mansion who is here."

Yunxi went out to greet her and saw Miss Sun in a pink dress, looking pretty and cute.

As soon as Miss Sun saw Yunxi, she flew over like a happy little bird.

"Sister Yunxi, I really admire you and the Marquis." Miss Sun said while holding Yunxi's hand, her eyes full of envy.

Yunxi smiled and said, "Sister Sun, you are too kind."

Miss Sun tilted her head and blinked: "Sister, I didn't lie.

The good deeds done by this mansion have spread all over the capital!"

Yunxi pulled her into the house and said, "Come in and sit down. Don't stand here."

The two sat down, and Miss Sun continued, "The prestige of the Marquis' Mansion has greatly increased now. Sister, you must be careful about people getting jealous."

Yunxi frowned slightly and asked in confusion, "Why do you say that, sister?"

Miss Sun leaned close to Yunxi's ear and lowered her voice, saying, "I heard that some ladies in the mansion were talking behind their backs, saying that the Marquis' Mansion was stealing their limelight."

Yunxi sighed softly, her expression calm: "As long as we behave properly, we won't be afraid of what others say."

Miss Sun nodded repeatedly: "Sister, you are right. However, Sister, you still need to be more careful."

A few days later, the Marquis' Mansion held a banquet and invited many famous nobles in the capital.

The banquet hall was ablaze with lights and packed with guests. Yunxi, dressed in gorgeous attire, entertained the guests alongside the prince.

Yunxi greeted every guest with a polite smile on her face.

The prince stood aside, toasting with the guests from time to time.

"My Lord, Madam, the good deeds of the Marquisate this time are truly admirable."

A lady said.

The prince smiled and replied, "My lady, you are too kind."

At this time, a young lady came over. She was wearing a light green dress, the pearls and jade on her hair swaying gently. With a shy look on her face, she bowed to Yunxi and said, "Madam Hou, I have always wanted to ask you how I can be as kind and wise as you."

Yunxi smiled and replied, "As long as you care about the people, you will naturally know what to do."

As Yunxi spoke, her eyes were gentle and her hands were gently folded in front of her.

When the banquet was halfway through, someone suddenly came to report that the emperor had sent a eunuch to give rewards.

Everyone was shocked and knelt down to greet him. The eunuch took small steps, a flattering smile on his face, and shouted in a shrill voice, "The imperial edict has arrived, everyone in the Marquis' Mansion, please accept it!"

Everyone fell to the ground, not daring to breathe. The eunuch unfolded the imperial edict and read aloud, "Marquis Yunxi and the Prince are commendable for their kindness and dedication to the benefit of the people. Therefore, I hereby reward you with a pair of jade ruyi, several boxes of pearls and agates, and a hundred pieces of silk..."

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace." Yunxi and the prince kowtowed in gratitude. Yunxi gently touched his forehead to the ground, his expression respectful.

After the eunuch left, everyone congratulated him again. A chubby wealthy businessman bowed and said, "My Lord and Madam, this is truly a great honor!"

A lady nearby also echoed: "That's right, from now on, the status of the Marquis' Mansion will be unmatched."

After the banquet, Yunxi and the prince returned to the room.

"Your Highness, the prestige of the Marquis' Mansion has greatly increased. I don't know whether it is a blessing or a curse."

Yunxi said this worriedly. She frowned and paced back and forth in the room.

The prince held Yunxi's hand and said firmly, "Don't worry. As long as we are dedicated to the people and have a clear conscience, we will be able to handle everything."

There was a look of courage and determination in the prince's eyes.

In the days that followed, the Marquis's residence was still bustling with people. Every day, all kinds of people came to visit, some seeking favors, some trying to establish connections, and some simply coming to give gifts and curry favor.

Yunxi looked at the lively scene, feeling both relieved and worried.

She stood at the door, watching the people coming and going, and sighed softly.

On this day, Yunxi and the prince were discussing something in the study. The prince was looking at the account book seriously with a frown on his face.

Yunxi was sitting aside, pen in hand, thinking about something when she suddenly heard a noise outside.

"Go and see what's going on." said the prince.

After a while, the guard came back and reported: "Your Highness, the two young masters of the mansion were fighting at the gate for the first place to enter the mansion."

Yunxi and the prince looked at each other and shook their heads helplessly.

"Bring them in and question them thoroughly," said the prince.

Not long after, the two young masters were carried into the study by the guards like chickens.

As soon as the two young men entered the room, their heads almost drooped to the ground and they didn't dare to make a sound.

The prince asked sternly, "Why are you causing trouble in front of the Marquis's mansion?"

One of the young men shuddered and said tremblingly, "Your Highness, we heard about the good reputation of the Marquis' Mansion and wanted to come and visit first. Who knew that in the midst of arguing, we made a mistake. I deserve to die. I hope Your Highness will forgive me."

As he spoke, the young man's legs were shaking and beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.

Another young master quickly chimed in, "That's right, Your Majesty. We were just too impatient, thinking only of getting into the Marquis' Mansion as soon as possible. We got carried away and made a fool of ourselves. Please be magnanimous and forgive us this time."

As he spoke, he raised his hand to wipe the sweat from his face.

The prince's face was dark, his eyes were as big as copper bells, and he looked at them fiercely: "Since this is your first offense, I will let it go this time, but if it happens again, I will not let you off easily."

When the two young masters heard this, they felt as if they had been pardoned. They immediately knelt down and kowtowed to express their gratitude, muttering to themselves, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your mercy. Thank you, Your Majesty, for your mercy."

Then he stood up, bent his waist, and walked away dejectedly with his tail between his legs.

As the prestige of the Marquis' Mansion grew, various troubles also followed.

But Yunxi and the prince always stick to their original intentions and deal with everything.