Chapter 365: Anguogong Mansion (3)

"Fourth sister is still as beautiful as when she left. A beauty is a beauty..."

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

Du Ruhai said in a long tone with a stern face: "Get up, we are a family, don't just be so formal."

"Yes!"

Du stood up and led Mu Zhongqing to meet with everyone one by one.

"This is my eldest brother. When I left, my eldest brother was already a sixth-rank Hanlin Academy editor. I don't know what position he is in now?"

Du Yongzhi smiled proudly and said: "I am only a fifth-rank Zhongshu Sheren now. I am sorry to make my fourth sister and brother-in-law laugh."

Although he said he was embarrassed, his face showed a proud look, as if he was so great.

If Du Yongzhi were to rely on himself, he would not even be able to keep his position as a sixth-rank Hanlin Academy editor. Fortunately, he has a second-rank mighty general as his brother-in-law. Now his brother-in-law has been promoted to the first-rank general of the Protectorate, and he is very popular in the court. His brother-in-law has a deep affection for his sister, and naturally he also takes good care of his brother-in-law.

"This is my second brother. When I left, he was still studying in the academy. I don't know what position he is in now?"

Du pointed at Du Yongbang and introduced him to Mu Zhongqing, who hurried forward to greet him.

Du Yongbang nodded and said, "Sister and brother-in-law, there is no need to be polite. I am not talented enough to be a small official like Chengyilang. I am sorry to make you laugh."

Mu Zhongqing said politely, "My second brother is about the same age as Zhongqing, but he has reached the sixth rank, while Zhongqing is still a scholar of no rank or grade. This really makes Zhongqing feel ashamed!"

Mu Zhongqing's politeness greatly satisfied Du Yongbang's vanity. When he looked at Mu Zhongqing, he was no longer so contemptuous. Instead, he said with a smile, "Although my brother-in-law is not successful for the time being, he has it."

He was just about to say, with a son-in-law like 'Mr. Huo', would he still worry about not having an official position?

But when he said this, he suddenly stopped talking. He was so proud just now that he almost let it slip. When Master Huo sent someone to talk about this matter, he repeatedly told them not to let the Mu family know that he was the one who made them recognize each other behind their backs. Of course, he didn't want to touch Master Huo's reverse scale and cause his dissatisfaction, so he was very glad that he shut up in time.

"Haha, I mean, my brother-in-law has a lot of talent and knowledge. It's just a piece of cake for him to pass the imperial examination. He will become an official sooner or later!"

Du Yongbang smoothed things over in time. Mu Zhongqing politely bowed and followed his wife to recognize the last brother-in-law.

"This is the third brother, the youngest son of our parents,"

"and the least capable one!"

Du Yongchun interrupted Mrs. Du before she finished her words, and casually bowed to Mu Zhongqing, saying nonchalantly: "Sorry for making fun of me, brother-in-law. I am only a clerk in the Hanlin Academy now. You have a promising future, but you don't think you can compare with me."

Du Ruhai glanced at his youngest son. Although he was dissatisfied, he had long been accustomed to his behavior. He snorted and turned his face away.

Mrs. Du led her husband to meet the people in the mansion one by one. There were also some young men and women she didn't know, who must be the children of these brothers. Because they were younger generations, Mrs. Du didn't let her husband greet them.

Mrs. Wang had prepared herself for the incident, so she beckoned Du to her side, took her hand and sat down, took out a handkerchief, wiped her tears, and sobbed, "My son, your parents were forced by the old beast, the Prince of Guangling, to give you up in order to save our family. Please don't blame your parents!"