Chapter 685 - 336 Grudges_1
This time, the Qian family’s happiness wasn’t just doubled; there were many reasons for celebration. The remaining guests all smiled and offered their congratulations to Marquis Qian, Lady Marquis, the Young Master, and County Master Jinxiu.
The Qian family had now officially ascended to the ranks of the new nobility in Capital City. Even if they still had the word "village" associated with their title, they were no longer a family anyone could mock easily.
The Qian family had long expected Qian Sangui to be promoted to Marquis Xiangen, but they had not expected the title to be hereditary through three generations. This title could be passed down to Mingming’s generation.
Moreover, they had not expected Qian Yixiu to be granted the title of County Master. County Master was a title that could be held by the daughters of Commandery Princes, and even for a Princess’s daughter, it required an exception to be conferred.
Those lands and wealth, though not considered much by the Qian family, were indeed the Emperor’s favor towards the Qian family.
Apart from those in the know, everyone thought the Emperor was thanking the Qian family for their nurturing of the Crown Prince. They felt that bestowing on Qian Sangui a Marquis title was already a significant honor, so why would they also grant his granddaughter the title of County Master? It seemed excessive. But it was just a thought in their minds, not something they dared to utter aloud.
Qian Sangui had been somewhat dazed since he had received the imperial decree, his eyes red, muttering non-stop, "Imperial grace is boundless, imperial grace is boundless..."
He was excited, indeed. A peasant like himself had never imagined he could become a Marquis and pass the title on to his son, his grandson, and his granddaughter had become a County Master.
Old Man Qian had also been red-eyed, but not out of excitement – he was disappointed. He could not understand, he had not mistreated Jinwa in the countryside, why then did it seem that his granddaughter and grandson had a future while only he was left out?