Chapter 675: This Is Something You Can ‘t Get If You’re Envy
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation

After Xiao Hanzheng returned to North City, he had to deal with a lot of work that he had accumulated recently.

Shi Qingluo was also busy with the Craftsman College.

Xi Rui brought people to study and fiddle with the cotton spinning machine, and even improved the original textile machine.

It was also because of this that he was more interested in improving and researching machinery.

Shi Qingluo realized that he had a lot of potential, so she let him go to the newly opened mechanical class.

Then, she found that Xi Rui was also very talented as a teacher. He wasn’t used to it at first, but after getting used to it, he got better and better.

He could also arrange for other teachers and courses.

After discussing with Xiao Hanzheng, she decided to appoint Xi Rui as the dean of the Craftsman College.

Apart from Xi Rui’s own ability in this aspect, she also wanted to repay the Xi Family for helping them a lot in the capital.

They asked Xi Rui. Xi Rui didn’t expect to be the dean of the academy one day, so he certainly wouldn’t refuse.

Moreover, not only did he not rely on his family, but he also had a pretty good status. He would have more confidence to marry Baili in the future.

Then, Xiao Hanzheng wrote a memorial and sent it back to the capital.

Because the Empress Dowager doted on Xi Rui, the Emperor also doted on him, so he naturally wouldn’t object to such a thing.

Therefore, he personally issued an edict appointing Xi Rui as the dean of the North City Craftsman College.

This news broke the peace of the court.

Not to mention the other officials, even Old Master Xi and Xi Xinheng did not expect their grandson to become the dean.

Although the Craftsman College wasn’t as prestigious as the Academy, the possibility of becoming the dean meant that Xi Rui’s future wouldn’t be bad. And it was obvious that the Emperor was paying more attention to craftsmen because of Xiao Hanzheng and his wife.

The textile machine that Xi Rui had researched and modified had been sent to the capital. Many families with textile businesses were eyeing it.

After the court session ended, many officials walked up to Old Master Xi and Xi Xinheng to congratulate them.

Old Master Xi’s face was full of pride. “My grandson has always been very smart. It’s just that he liked to play in the past. Now that he knows how to work hard, he’s able to achieve results.”

The other ministers were speechless. Your grandson is the number one silkpants in the capital, but he’s too ‘modest’ to be playful.

The old man showed off his grandson, and the others could only cater to him.

An old Marquis with real power had always been at odds with Old Master Xi.

Seeing Old Master Xi flaunting his grandson made him verv unhappv. He said in a strange tone, “Your grandson must have been lucky enough to get close to someone. Otherwise, how could such a good thing happen?

His grandson was also a dandy, but he was suppressed by Xi Rui when he was a dandy.

Now, Xi Rui not only made a tricycle, but also improved the textile machine. He was also the dean of the Craftsman College, which made him very unhappy.

When Old Master Xi heard this, not only was he not angry, he even raised his eyebrows and smiled. “Didn’t you just say that my grandson is with Xiao Hanzheng and Princess Fu Bao? That’s my grandson’s ability.”

“Xiao Hanzheng and Princess Fu Bao are both capable people, and my grandson is also becoming more and more ambitious.”

“I don’t think it’s shameful. Instead, I feel proud that my grandson has hooked up with them.”

He glanced at the old Marquis. “You’re the typical sour grapes. Your grandson can’t even get close to them.”

The old Marquis was furious. “Shameless. What are you proud of for letting your grandson follow someone else?”

Old Master Xi sneered. “Your grandson can follow him, but he despises your grandson.”

“You old man, you’re just jealous. However, it’s useless no matter how jealous you are. This is something that you can’t envy.”

“My grandson has a bright future ahead of him. Who’s like your grandson? He’s not even married yet and he already has a illegitimate son. He has no sense of propriety or shame at all.”

The old Marquis choked, his face ashen. “You!”

Old Master Xi looked at him meaningfully. “Since you don’t like my grandson, then your family definitely doesn’t like the textile machine my grandson improved. Don’t buy it in the future.”

The pillar industry of this old man’s family was the textile industry. He had been eyeing the textile machine improved by his grandson.

If they were humble and sincerely wanted to buy it, they would consider selling it to the Marquis’ residence.

Now, he was actually sour about his grandson and had an unforgiving mouth. Now, he could refuse to sell the textile machine.

The old Marquis’s expression changed. “You, you’re simply pestering me and being unreasonable.”

He suddenly felt a little regretful. He had mocked this old fellow because he was unhappy just now.

The new textile machine was much faster than the original one. Not only did it save energy, but it also saved time.

If their textile mill did not change its loom, wouldn’t they fall behind the other families?

“I don’t like to be reasonable,” Old Master Xi said with a smile. “It’s not the first day you’ve known me.”

“My grandson is so hardworking. I have to go back and tell my family to hold a few tables to celebrate. I won’t waste time bickering with you here.”

After saying that, he left with his family members with a smug look on his face.

This also angered the dark-faced old Marquis.

When the others saw this, those who wan ted to say something sour suddenly felt lucky that they didn’t say anything. Otherwise, it wouldn’t be good if Old Master Xi wrote them down.

After all, Xi Rui’s current status was not the same as before.

Because of this, many families had their eyes on Xi Rui, thinking that if he could improve and improve, and with the favor of the Duke and the Empress Dowager, his future would not be bad.

Thus, Xi Rui became popular in the capital, and many families came to try to get married to the Xi Family.

The Xi Family rejected him on the grounds that Xi Rui was still in North City and was waiting to aglc for his nnininn Xi Family.

The princess wife took the two invitations that had just been sent and said to Xi Xinheng speechlessly, “You don’t know, but now our Rui’er has become a fragrant bun.”

“This means that Rui’er has a bright future ahead of him.” Xi Xinheng laughed.

“Old Master made the right decision. Rui’er went to North City with Xiao Hanzheng and his wife, and everything changed.”

The princess wife glared at him. “My son is not bad. He was just a little playful in the past.”

Xi Xinheng was speechless. If he was playful enough to be the number one silkpants in the capital, forget it.

The princess wife knew what he was thinking when she saw his expression. “My son doesn’t go to gambling dens or brothels. He just likes to go out with people to eat, drink, and play. If this isn’t a little playful, then what is?” Xi Xinheng laughed. “Yes, you’re right.’

However, it seemed to make sense. Although his son was the number one silkpants, he was not as lustful as the old imperial uncle, nor was he addicted to gambling dens.

“Those who want to test the waters and get married, decisively reject them.”

“Do you need to say that?” The princess wife smiled. Rui’er’s letter previously emphasized that I shouldn’t help him get married.”

“I guess he wants to marry Xiao Hanzheng’s sister.”

“Our son has become more motivated and responsible after he went to the northern border. I think Xiao Baili is quite good. If he really succeeds, the couple will be able to live happily ever after.”

She had never had high expectations for her youngest son, as long as his future was happy.

Xi Xinheng nodded. “I think so too.”

Xiao Hanzheng and his wife played a big part in his son’s success, and Xiao Baili might have played a part too.

Of course, they preferred a daughter-in-law who could help their son improve..