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Chapter 257 Recommendation
Shen Tang was happy for his uncle and aunt, and quickly returned to Chenxiangxuan.
Knowing that Xie Guimo was in the study, he went straight to find him there, his eyes sparkling, "Did you help my fourth uncle get the position of Doctor of the Ministry of War?"
Xie Guimo shook his head, "It's not me."
Shen Tang was stunned for a moment, "Not you?"
This is a good thing. If Xie Guimo did it, he would not deny it.
Xie Guimo said, "I didn't even know you were planning to let your fourth uncle take that position."
The only person who knew about this was the princess. Shen Tang said, "My mother knew I had this idea and asked me if I wanted her to mention it to my father. I didn't let her. Could it be that my mother asked my father for help with my fourth uncle?"
Xie Guimo thought it was unlikely, "If you didn't let her, then she shouldn't be your mother."
Shen Tang also felt that it was unlikely that it was the princess. The princess knew very well that the Fourth Master wanted that position, and the Fourth Mistress had asked her for it. She also didn't think that her Fourth Uncle could be promoted two levels to get that position. If the princess spoke to the prince under such circumstances, it would be embarrassing for the prince, and the princess should not do such a thing.
But it's not Xie Guimo, nor the princess, so who else would help her fourth uncle? Shen Tang doesn't believe that without someone recommending him, the emperor would think of her fourth uncle.
Seeing Shen Tang racking his brains to think about this, Xie Guimo said, "I have asked someone to inquire about it, and we will know soon."
If you can't guess something, you can only ask around. This shouldn't be difficult to find out, just be patient and wait.
Wutong Courtyard.
The old lady sat on the Arhat couch with a gloomy face.
The second and fourth wives sat on the left and right of the old lady respectively, and the third wife was also there.
The second wife frowned, and the fourth wife's face turned ugly.
The Second Wife went to the palace to ask Concubine Ye for help in getting the Fourth Master promoted. Concubine Ye agreed. She thought the position was in the Fourth Master's pocket, but she didn't expect that it would eventually fall into the hands of the Fourth Master of Pingyuan Marquis's Mansion!
Her master failed to get promoted to the next rank, but Master Shen Si was promoted two levels higher.
The fourth wife was so angry that her mouth tasted blood.
She wanted to know if it was Master Shen Si who was being helped by the prince!
He doesn't help his own family, but helps an outsider. How can he be so disloyal?!
The fourth wife drank cup after cup of tea to calm her anger. A maid came in and said, "Madam, the second master is here."
While they were talking, the Second Master came in. The old lady asked, "Is it the Fourth Master Shen whom the prince recommended?"
The Second Master shook his head, "Not Your Majesty."
The fourth wife was surprised, "Isn't it the prince?"
If it wasn't the prince, then who recommended him? Thinking of Xie Guimo recommending the second master of Xuanyi Marquis Mansion before, the fourth wife's face became even uglier, "Then it must have been recommended by the prince."
The Second Master wanted to say something but didn't know how to start. The Old Lady saw this and asked, "What's going on?"
The Second Master said, "At court this morning, Prince Qi's men recommended Fourth Brother, and Prince Yu stepped forward to recommend Fourth Master Shen. Whether the Crown Prince asked Prince Yu for help is unknown."
"Why is it Prince Yu?"
The old lady cried out in surprise. In the study, Shen Tang, who was listening to Chen Qi's report, was also shocked.
Not to mention Shen Tang was surprised, even Xie Guimo was surprised, "Why would Prince Yu think of recommending Fourth Master Shen?"
Master Shen Si is only of the fifth rank. Prince Yu wants the position of Langzhong in the Ministry of War, so he must have a more reliable candidate. Why would he take the risk and recommend Master Shen Si?
Chen Qi said, "On the way back, I happened to meet Prince Yu. Prince Yu asked you to treat him to a meal, so I asked him one more question. Prince Yu recommended Master Shen Si because of the Second Madam..."
Shen Tang, “…???”
Xie Guimo, “…???”
Chen Qi told Shen Tang and Xie Guimo everything. A maid knocked on the door and said, "Master and Consort, the old lady wants you to go to her place."
If they were to be contacted at this time, it would be obvious that it was because the Fourth Master missed out on the position of Doctor in the Ministry of War.
Originally, seeking an official position depends on one's ability. Why should others give way to the Fourth Master?
The prince allowed Shen Tang not to go to the old lady's morning and evening visits, but the old lady sent someone to invite him, and not going would be too disrespectful to the old lady, so Shen Tang and Xie Guimo got up.
Since taking the sterilizing medicine, Shen Tang has not set foot in Wutong Courtyard again, but she and Xie Guimo are not in a hurry and take a leisurely stroll to Wutong Courtyard.
Before entering the yard, I felt that the atmosphere was not right. It was even worse when I entered the house. I walked around the screen and saw the old lady sitting on the Luohan couch with a gloomy face. Except for the third wife who was born out of wedlock, everyone else had a bad look on their face. The second and fourth masters were also there.
Walking in, Xie Guimo asked, "With so many people here, what do you want us to do?"
The old lady remained silent. It was the second master who spoke. "It was you who asked Prince Yu to recommend the fourth master of the Pingyuan Marquisate?"
Xie Guimo said, "I advise Second Uncle not to delve into this matter."
Shen Tang glanced sideways at Xie Guimo. The old lady had called them here just to ask about this matter, but not only did he not say anything, he also deliberately kept it in suspense to whet their appetite. It would be strange if he wanted to know more.
The second master said, "It really is you."
Xie Guimo said, "It wasn't me. It was Second Aunt who helped Fourth Master Shen find Prince Yu for help."
"I?"
The Second Wife didn't expect that this fire would burn her. She pointed at herself and said, "The Crown Prince wants to help people, but he can't find a good excuse. I haven't even met Prince Yu, let alone help Fourth Master Shen."
Xie Guimo looked at the Second Wife, "Fourth Aunt asked Mother for help, but Mother refused. Second Aunt then sent a letter to the palace to find Noble Concubine Ye, asking the Prince of Qi to recommend Fourth Uncle. It wasn't Mother who went to the palace to find Noble Concubine Ye, but Second Aunt. Do you think the Queen would find it strange and send someone to inquire about it?"
"In order to provoke Concubine Ye into helping, Second Aunt told her that Tang'er intended to ask my father and me to recommend Fourth Master Shen. Prince Yu and Prince Qi have always been at odds, so Prince Yu immediately considered recommending Fourth Master Shen."
After Xie Guimo finished speaking, Shen Tang added, "My fourth uncle is only a fifth-rank official. He needs to be promoted two levels before he can sit in the position of military doctor. I have this idea, but I know the chances are slim, so I didn't dare to speak to the prime minister. When my mother asked me if I really had this idea, I denied it. This time, I am really grateful to my second aunt..."
"If my fourth uncle and aunt knew about this, they would definitely be grateful."
In the quiet room, Shen Tang's clear voice echoed.
The rosewood chair under the dissolute Second Wife's buttocks had sprouted thorns, which made it difficult for her to sit still.
The second wife's face turned red and white. She didn't expect that after going to the palace, she would end up making a wedding dress for the fourth master of Pingyuan Marquis's Mansion. She was so angry that her mouth tasted blood.
She entered the palace after accepting the benefits given by the Fourth Wife!
In the end, it did more harm than good. If this matter is not handled properly, it will definitely affect the relationship between the sisters-in-law.
The Second Wife said, "The Crown Prince and Prince Yu have a close relationship privately. Why bother sowing discord between them when he can just ask Prince Yu to help Fourth Master Shen get an official position?"