But only ng Pei and Shu Yu know that ng Yunzheng does not plan to beco an official in the future.
It always feels like the Emperor is holding back so big surprise.
Before they could think it through, Tang Wenqian suddenly lifted his head and glanced at Shu Yu.
Then, he took out an imperial decree from the box behind him.
"...Monarch Lu Xiang is wise and courageous, admired greatly by the forr Emperor for her abilities... Now bestows the title of Wen’an County Lord upon Monarch Lu Xiang..."
Shu Yu: "..." What did she just hear?
The others present were also stunned—County Lord? Monarch Lu Xiang has now beco County Lord Lu?
Tang Wenqian finally finished reading the imperial decree, and he looked up, "Please give your thanks, everyone."
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace."
ng Pei and Shu Yu stepped forward to receive the imperial decree, still a bit bewildered.
Tang Wenqian’s main purpose today was to read the imperial decree. Having done so, he should leave, as there was much to do and he couldn’t stay.
Especially since those rescued from the black market currently staying in an abandoned mansion had their identities verified and needed their intentions understood—whether to return ho or settle here.
Thinking of all this, Tang Wenqian couldn’t stay at the ng family any longer.
After the county magistrate left, those still in the ng family finally ca to their senses, and the next mont, the whole household was in an uproar.
ng Han jumped directly in front of Shu Yu, eyes burning at the imperial decree in her hands, "County Lord? Sister Shuyu, you’ve beco a County Lord. My goodness, let touch it."
Shu Yu laughed, thinking she wanted to touch the imperial decree, and moved it forward.
To her surprise, ng Han grabbed Shu Yu’s arm, touching here and there, "It’s my first ti knowing soone of such noble status, and it’s my future sister-in-law, soone who’s particularly good to . I need to touch more to share in the luck."
Shu Yu was amused. Compared to ng Han’s excitent, her reaction was much calr.
ng Han thought she had the deanor of a general, very composed, but only Shu Yu knew her own inner turmoil.
County Lord — this status stands out even in the capital. Becoming a County Lord ans her business could expand to the capital. Even without relying on the identities of Grand Tutor Qi and others, she would have a solid footing.
Shu Yu couldn’t help but smile, turning to look at ng Yunzheng, who winked at her.
The two walked aside to talk quietly. ng Yunzheng took the imperial decree from her hand and read it again. "Wen’an County Lord, hmm, well deserved."
"Looks like my trip was worth it," Shu Yu was quite pleased with the na Wen’an, "By the way, did you know beforehand? You went to the county office after coming back yesterday, right? Tang Wenqian ntioned it to you?"
"He ntioned it briefly but did not specify the details of the confernt."
"And about the Emperor’s reward for you..."
"The Emperor knows my future plans, but his desire for to enter the court as an official hasn’t changed. This ti, he’s saving my contributions, actually intending to grant a position of fifth or sixth rank directly after my success in exams."
Generally, candidates passing the imperial examinations either enter the Hanlin Academy or serve elsewhere, or they can only be a small eighth-rank official.
It’s not easy to get promoted step by step from one rank to another. The Emperor indeed has great ambitions, directly wanting ng Yunzheng to leap several ranks.
"But don’t worry, my plans won’t change. The most the Emperor might do is, hmm, scold for being short-sighted or foolish, but he won’t force ."
Shu Yu ’chuckled’ aloud, "Your mind is very good; being a teacher is forward-thinking, cultivating the pillars of our dynasty, right?"
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