Chapter 1137: Chapter 1134: Reward
Chu Heng looked at her, his eyes flickering with mixed emotions, and suddenly, he reached out and embraced Ye Muyu.
“I know you are not the sa lady I had before.” Chu Heng’s voice carried a smile, “I am very pleased.”
This was an implicit admission from Chu Heng that he had been reborn.
Upon hearing this, Ye Muyu smiled slightly, “In fact, you knew long ago, and it was you who changed my na, but then you lost your mory and forgot about this matter.”
“Be very cautious of Madam Tang, since she too knows about the past life and now she has clung to Duke Zheng. You have offended her before, and I fear she may use Duke Zheng to deal with you,” Ye Muyu warned.
Chu Heng released her and touched her face with his hand, “Alright.”
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“Thank you.” Chu Heng’s voice was very soft, his head resting on her neck, his voice filled with deep warmth.
“No need to thank ,” Ye Muyu patted his shoulder, “Actually, I already had so ideas. Because I co from the future, I could guess your and Madam Tang’s experiences, but others might be skeptical.”
“At least, they will doubt the truthfulness of Madam Tang’s words. We are now in the shadows, and Madam Tang doesn’t know about your situation; therefore, we can make her words untrustworthy.”
“Yes, you are right. Moreover, in her past life, Madam Tang had never entered the imperial court and was rely a concubine to a minor official. She only knows superficial matters; the real truth is far beyond her reach.”
“However, I still need to consider whether to keep a low profile or to be more assertive,” Chu Heng thought. If Duke Zheng listens to Madam Tang, he would only grow more reckless and quicken his actions.
“Be careful at ho, and avoid eting Madam Tang. She is ruthless, not soone to be trifled with. I’m worried she might exploit Duke Zheng’s power to harm you,” Chu Heng advised with concern.
Ye Muyu’s eyes smiled, “Don’t worry, I wouldn’t be so foolish. I will protect myself, but the education of Lil’ Jin…”
“Hire a Master to teach him at ho,” Chu Heng decided firmly. Although there are schools in the capital, the best is the Imperial College, but Lil’ Jin’s foundations are not solid enough; it would be better to have a Master teach him at ho.
“Alright.”
Three days later.
The Imperial Decree arrived at the Chu family residence.
“By the Mandate of Heaven, the Emperor decrees that for Scholar Chu’s ritorious service in disaster relief… bestowed are two advanced residences, five hundred taels of gold, a pair of landscape screens, and a pair of South Lake pearls…”
The imperial rewards were bestowed, and the silver used by Ye Muyu and Chu Heng in South State was fully reimbursed, along with so valuable rewards. Even the location of the houses was sothing that could not be bought with silver.
Since they were granted residences, Ye Muyu and Chu Heng did not delay and moved to their new ho within a day.
The new Chu residence was in West City of the capital, surrounded by high-ranking officials and nobles. Generally, the houses there were granted by the Emperor, which led to the saying that in West City, even a wealth of silver could not buy a house.
This ti, Chu Heng had not been promoted and continued to work as usual at the Hanlin Academy, checking in daily.
In other matters, King Qi had been demoted, penalized by the forfeiture of a year’s salary, and sent back to school with a three-year prohibition from returning to the capital.
The Noble Consort fainted from kneeling in the Imperial Palace, but it was to no avail.
Lu Sangqi received rewards, but was not admitted to the Imperial Hospital; instead, he submitted the instructions for treating the epidemic.
The Du families also received rewards.
And the Fourth Prince, conferred as Prince Rong, was granted a fiefdom. However, the land given was in the Northwest, a vast difference compared to the land given to King Qi. Everyone in the court knew that the Fourth Prince was not favored and was soon to depart for his fiefdom.
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