Chapter 365 Duke An’s Mansion(3)_1
"Fourth Sister is as beautiful as when she left, a beauty indeed..."
Someone broke the awkward silence, and the room soon became bustling. Several sisters-in-law stood up first and warmly greeted Lady Du.
Du Ruohai drawled, solemnly saying, "Get up, we’re all a family, no need to bother with formalities."
"Yes!"
Lady Du rose and, leading Mu Zhongqing, made intimate greetings with the others individually.
"This is eldest brother, he was already a Sixth-Rank Hanlin Academy Compiler when I left. I wonder what office he holds now?"
Du Yongzhi gave a proud smile and said, "I’m now just a mere Fifth Rank Zhongshu Shiren, I fear I’ve made Fourth Sister and Brother-in-law laugh."
He said it was funny, but the expression on his face clearly revealed his pride, as if he was quite remarkable.
Truth be told, without his Brother-in-law, the mighty Great General of the Second Rank, Du Yongzhi might not have been able to maintain his sixth rank at the Hanlin Academy. Now that his Brother-in-law had been promoted to be a First-Rank Great General to protect the nation, he was unrivalled in court. Given his Brother-in-law’s deep affection for his sister, he naturally took extra care of his own Brother-in-law as well.
"This is Second Brother. When I left, he was still studying in the academy. I don’t know what office he holds now?"
Lady Du introduced Du Yongbang to Mu Zhongqing, who hastened to greet him.