Chapter 277
Chapter 277
THE EMPEROR’S REWARD ~
Xu Li turned to look at him . “Didn’t you hear what Miss Mu said? As long as the Emperor nods his head, she’ll be willing to beat someone, not to mention just one of the young ladies of the Meng family, even Grand Preceptor Meng himself, won’t she be able to fight?”
He really didn’t understand what was going on in the minds of the officials . Wasn’t their status and wealth just between a single sentence from the Emperor? Some people jump up and down to fight and scheming against each other . But they think that the Emperor can’t see it, and they don’t look at how our Emperor managed to get to the throne all the way .
When Li De heard this, he couldn’t help but inwardly suck in a breath of cold air . His tone carried a hint of sadness . “I wonder how the Imperial Concubine De in the Palace will cry when she heard this news?”
This time, it was clear that the Emperor wanted to disgrace the Meng family’s face, which was the Imperial Concubine De’s family, who had always been the pettiest personality .
“Cry? It should be a laugh . ” In the end, she didn’t really anger the Emperor . He just happened to let Miss Mu meet her and gave the Meng family a warning . If she still didn’t understand, I’m afraid there won’t be such a good thing next time .
Li De chuckled, and the strength in his grip on Xu Li’s shoulder became even more gentle . “Master, Imperial Concubine De had just sent someone to deliver the soup . She knew that the Emperor was seeing Miss Mu and left the things behind . ”
Xu Li raised his eyelids, “The gods fighting and the kids will suffer . This matter isn’t something that we can get involved in it . Don’t talk too much and do more . The most important thing is to serve the Emperor well . ”
Li De hurriedly nodded . “Yes, Master . ”
Mu Yunyao returned to the Su residence . As soon as she entered the inner courtyard, she called over by Old Madam Sun .“Greetings, Grandmother . ” Mu Yunyao’s body was already injured . After a series of torments inside and outside the Palace, her face now turned pale . But it seemed that Old Madam Sun didn’t see it and instead called her up with a smile on her face .
“There’s no need to be so courteous . Quickly, sit down . Did the meeting with the Emperor go well?”
Mu Yunyao’s face filled with joy . “The Emperor is the ruler of a nation, but he treats others kindly . He doesn’t make things difficult for a mere commoner like me . ”
Wide and peaceful? Old Madam Sun couldn’t help but raise an eyebrow in her heart . It was only recently that the Emperor started to dislike killing . The current Emperor of the Dali Dynasty was never a gentle person .
“That’s good . I was worried that you’d enter the Palace for the first time and didn’t know how to answer the Emperor’s words . ”
Mu Yunyao was slightly suspicious, “The Emperor is the true Son of Heaven . His eyes are like torches that can detect the slightest trace of danger . I naturally have something to say in front of him and don’t dare to hide it from him in the slightest . After all, deceiving the Emperor is a great crime, and it might even implicate my family!”
The Old Madam’s brows furrowed, and her expression turned cold . She was about to say something when Wen Mama walked in quickly . She immediately became displeased . “In a hurry, what happened?”
Wen Mama glanced at Mu Yunyao and respectfully bowed her head . “The Palace internal servant has come . They said that the Emperor has something to give to Miss Biao . ”
The Old Madam’s hand that held the Buddhist beads tightened as she raised her head to look at Mu Yunyao . The smile on her face was slightly stiff . “Looks like Yao’er is indeed very pleasing to the Emperor . ”
Mu Yunyao slightly lowered her head as if she was very embarrassed . She knew in her heart that the Old Madam wanted to investigate why the Emperor gave her such a gift . But in the end, she didn’t say anything .
The Old Madam was infuriated, but she could not show it on her face . On the contrary, she wore a joyful expression . “Quickly set up an incense stick and inform the people in residence to kneel and welcome the Emperor’s bestowal . ”
In the East District, the Eldest Madam heard from Qi Mama that Mu Yunyao had left the Palace with reddened eyes . She couldn’t help but smile . “Does she really think that if she makes a little reputation in Jingling City, she can make people look at her? It’s just a joke . Do you really think she has the ability to do so?”
Su Yuyi sat at the side with a carefree look and her eyes glinting with pleasure .
However, the smiles on their faces had not dissipated when the servants reported that the Emperor had rewarded them .
The Eldest Madam froze on the spot, her fingers tightly pinching the handle of the chair . After a while, she stiffly released it . “Did they say why the reward is given to us?”
“There’s no news . ”
The smile on Su Yuyi’s face also disappeared . She stepped forward to support the Eldest Madam’s arm, “Mother, could it be that Mu Yunyao really can make the Emperor look at her?”
The Eldest Madam slowly straightened her sleeves, and after a while, she wore a smiling face again, “Let’s also go and congratulate your cousin Yunyao . ”
“Mother?” Su Yuyi felt unresigned in her heart . She was just a country girl with a bit of a reputation . How could she receive a reward from the Emperor?
The Eldest Madam looked at Su Yuyi with a warning gaze, “We should be happy when your cousin receives the reward, so we have to laugh happily . Do you understand?”
Su Yuyi pursed her lips and reluctantly nodded . “I understand, Mother . ”
Very quickly, the incense stick was set up . Su Qing took a step to the incense stick and stood there . When he saw Mu Yunyao walking over with the Old Madam, she couldn’t help but slightly breathe a sigh of relief .
Mu Yunyao walked directly to Su Qing’s side . Seeing her worried eyes, she couldn’t help but comfort her with a smile . “Mother, I’m fine . ”
Seeing that she was in good spirits, Su Qing’s heart sank a little . “Good, good …”
“Emperor’s edict . The Emperor decreed that Mu Yunyao, the Mu family’s daughter, has a pure heart and a gentle heart . She especially rewards a pair of jade ruyi, bestowing ten brocades …”
The rewards were limited, so the imperial edict wasn’t too long . But for the first wife, it felt like a day was like a year . She pure and kind-hearted, also her nature was gentle and beautiful . When such praise fell upon a country girl, no matter how one looked at it, it made them feel out of place . How can she make the Emperor look up to her?
After the imperial edict had been read out, the Eunuch who gave the decree indicated for Mu Yunyao to come forward with a smile . “Miss Mu, please receive the edict . ”
Mu Yunyao knelt down and clasped the imperial edict above her head . “This humble daughter, Mu Yunyao, thanks Your Majesty for his grace . ”
The Eunuch, who announced the decree, looked to the side with a smile at Su Wenyuan, “Lord Su, our order was to announced the decree today, so it is not appropriate to pay our respects to you . Please forgive us . ”
“Eunuch is too courteous . Men, you escorted Eunuch out . ”
After the official left, Su Wenyuan first went up to pay his respects to the Old Madam, then looked towards Mu Yunyao, who was holding the imperial edict . “The affairs of the court have been busy these past few days, and I didn’t have the time to see my niece, Yunyao . It’s my fault as an uncle, but today you have received the Emperor’s reward, so we should have a few banquets in residence . A few tables of banquets will be filled with noise and excitement and should be used to welcome the return of you and your mother back to our family . ”
The Eldest Madam stepped forward and said, “Earlier, I wanted to hold a banquet for Sister Su Qing and Yunyao, but considering how tired they must be from such a long journey, so I didn’t worry about it . But, I didn’t expect that another big event to happen today, so this banquet must be even more lively . I have drawn up some lists of invited guests . After discussing with Sister Su Qing, I wrote a post to send them out . “
Su Wenyuan nodded his head, “You have always been thorough in your work, so this matter is definitely good . What you need to do only look at the arrangements . Yunyao, what’s so uncomfortable about coming to the Su family’s residence?”
Mu Yunyao had a smile on her face as she passed the imperial edict to Jin Lan, who stood to the side . She replied in a clear voice, “The Capital is different after all . Even though I’ve only been here for three days, I’ve gained quite a bit of knowledge . ”