Chapter 398

For Jia Hui, it was a huge reward!

He knew nothing about it beforehand.

I guess it was a surprise given to him by the Emperor and Empress!

If it were anyone else, they would definitely be moved beyond words.

They would wish to go through fire and water for them.

"Hey, to be honest, although I know you have ulterior motives and are deliberately trying to buy me off, and I also have merit and deserve it, after all, I avoided you being killed by rebellion. But I am still moved. Unfortunately, it's not me, it's my wife and sister-in-law, as well as my late father-in-law and mother-in-law, and I have to take revenge for them!"

"Therefore, no matter how many things you send me, I won't be corrupted."

In his heart, Jia Hui thought silently.

As for Qin Keqing and the others, they were so happy they almost fainted!

It was really too wild with joy!

Left Vice Minister of War, an associate second-rank high official!

And one of the most powerful departments!

Too much face!

Too exciting!

And the Ning Mansion was also a great reward.

Originally, the Marquis Wushuang Mansion was already extremely huge.

Now there are hundreds of people living there.

And it doesn't feel crowded.

There are many empty rooms.

And now another Duke Mansion that is nearly twice as big!

It couldn't be happier!

Too cool!

However.

This was not over yet.

Just when everyone, including Jia Hui.

Thought it was over.

This Xia Shouzhong took out a second imperial decree from the little eunuch behind him!

"Marquis, there is another one for your wife."

He smiled at Jia Hui with a three-point flattering smile.

Jia Hui was somewhat surprised, and also within expectations.

The women, except for Li Changge whose mood was complex.

Were all pleasantly surprised!

Looking at Qin Keqing, who was also incredibly excited, with great envy!

Obviously, everyone was extremely shocked.

But they had roughly guessed what kind of imperial decree this was!

And Xia Shouzhong read the second imperial decree immediately.

"The minister has the code of serving the public, relying on inner virtue to cultivate together, the imperial court has the grace of enfeoffment, seeing that all are noble, the virtuous model is even more prominent. I grant you, wife of Marquis Wushuang, Left Vice Minister of War Jia Hui, Qin, whose virtue is beautiful, whose moon room hangs essence, whose brocade thread pierces the clouds, assisting the general with a green lamp, whose needle is like the moon, whose governance has a reputation, should also be honored. I hereby bestow upon you the title of Supra-Rank Second-Class Titled Madam, and grant you the imperial decree. Your emblem is in the orchid room, like the mountains and rivers, and your ceremony is like the palace, warning like flying without rest, the golden paper is just bestowed, and the purple decree arrives from afar."

Supra-Rank Titled Madam!

Why is the matriarch Jia of the Rong Mansion next door so powerful?

It's not because she is the oldest elder.

It is because the matriarch Jia is the wife of the Duke of Rong, a Supra-Rank Titled Madam.

She comes into contact with princesses, commandery princesses, prince consorts, as well as titled madams, inner and outer female officials, etc.

It is precisely because the matriarch Jia is the old lady of the Jia Fu.

Jia She, Jia Zheng, Jia Zhen, etc., all treat the matriarch Jia like stars surrounding the moon. No one dares to disobey the old lady.

When Jia Zheng wants to beat Baoyu, the matriarch can scold her son bloody, and he can only kowtow and plead guilty. When the matriarch heard that Jia Zhen caused Baoyu to be beaten, she called Jia Zhen over and scolded him. Lady Xing, Lady Wang, Li Wan, and Wang Wang Xifeng all served the matriarch personally.

In the Jia Fu, the matriarch's status cannot be shaken by anyone.

This supreme status and power.

Naturally, it was given by the Supra-Rank Titled Madam.

Now.

Qin Keqing has also become a Supra-Rank Titled Madam!

Directly reaching the sky in one step!

Becoming the person with the highest and most noble status in the whole family except for Jia Hui.

Even if she walks outside.

That is also an existence that countless people kowtow to and respect!

From now on.

Even if Jia Hui wants to divorce his wife, he can't do it; he must remove Qin Keqing's Supra-Rank Titled Madam title first.

Therefore, her status in the family can be said to be as stable as Mount Tai.

No matter how many come.

Or one hundred, ten thousand concubines.

It is impossible to shake her status.

The situation of Lady Wang of the Sheng family cannot happen.

Even if some noble daughters of dukes marry in the future, she won't panic.

"Congratulations to the Marquis, congratulations to the Marquis and the Madam!"

After the reading was finished, Xia Shouzhong loudly congratulated Jia Hui and Qin Keqing one after another.

【286】 Zhao Pan'er returns home in a downcast mood, deeply hit, full of envy (8)

Afraid that Jia Hui and Qin Keqing didn't know the severity of it because their background was not high.

So Xia Shouzhong explained very thoughtfully: "Our Great Gan has first and second-rank Titled Madams, third-rank Titled Virtuous Ladies, fourth-rank Titled Respectful Ladies, fifth-rank Titled Appropriate Ladies, sixth-rank Peaceful Ladies, and seventh-rank and below are collectively called Gentle Ladies."

"However, among these ranks, there is the most noble Supra-Rank Titled Madam."

"Supra-Rank Titled Madams are divided into first to third classes."

"Madam, this Titled Madam is not necessarily enfeoffed according to the husband's title and rank... for example, if the husband is a first-rank minister, his wife might only be enfeoffed as a second or third-rank, or even a fifth-rank Titled Appropriate Lady. This also reflects the Emperor's heart, your merit, value."

"With one decree from the Emperor, you are granted a Supra-Rank Second-Class Titled Madam, which can be called a great honor."

He paused.

He continued:

"And you also know that Lady Xing next door is only a third-rank Virtuous Lady."

"Lady Wang is only a fifth-rank Appropriate Lady."

"You have now thoroughly surpassed Lady Wang and Lady Xing next door, and only the matriarch Jia can sit on equal footing with you."

"However, the matriarch Jia is now a Supra-Rank First-Class Titled Madam, and you are a Supra-Rank Second-Class Titled Madam, still one class behind!"

"But people are Duke-level Supra-Rank, you are a Marquis and second-class, already extremely noble; logically speaking, second-class is qualified for a Marquis, so it is also a super-standard courtesy for you."

Dukes, Marquises, and Earls belong to the true super-class.

Viscounts and Barons belong to the false super-class.

Super-class Titled Madams are therefore also divided into first, second, and third classes.

The wives of Viscounts and Barons.

Actually cannot be enfeoffed as Supra-Rank Madams, at most they are First-Rank Titled Madams. ===== CHAPTER 399 =====

In reality, one cannot be conferred the title of Supra-Rank Lady; at most, it is a First-Rank Lady of Grace.