bookcurios Chapter 315 Reward
Chapter 315 Reward
Study in the backyard of Huairen Medical Clinic
Ru Yue and Chu Ning'an continued to live their peaceful and sweet lives as usual. Neither the external praise for the princess nor the number one scholar, nor the occasional rumors from the Marquis of Wu'an's mansion, seemed to stir up a single ripple in their lives. It was as if those disturbing rumors had nothing to do with them.
At this moment, sunlight poured into the house through the window, illuminating a corner of the study.
Ru Yue was sitting quietly at the table, carefully looking through the accounts submitted by the sauce workshop. She frowned slightly, concentrating on calculating every income and expenditure.
Chu Ning'an, who was standing by, stared at the account details she had "invented" with great interest, and the corners of his mouth couldn't help but rise up, drawing a graceful arc.
That smile was so brilliant that it seemed to instantly make the entire study bright and warm.
Just as Chu Ningan was contentedly admiring the beautiful scene before him, Ru Yue suddenly raised her head and glanced at him with a hint of reproach. Then she quickly shifted her gaze back to the account book, but she continued to talk: "Hey, you've been the top scholar for quite a while now, why hasn't the emperor given you an official position yet? Has he completely forgotten about you, the new top scholar?"
After saying that, she shook her head slightly and continued to bury herself in the accounts, writing and drawing on the paper from time to time with the pen in her hand.
Chu Ning'an's gaze was like being attracted by a magnet, firmly locked on the bright red cinnabar mole in the center of her smooth forehead.
As his sight focused, he became more and more enchanted. He felt that the person in front of him was as bright and charming as a blooming peony, and it was difficult to take his eyes off her.
The corners of his mouth curled up slightly, and he said with a hint of sarcasm, "You are now a princess, and you have an indestructible support! I guess in this huge capital, there are probably not many people who dare to run into your territory and act recklessly."
Hearing this, Ru Yue gently put down the account book she was flipping through, raised her head, and stared at Chu Ning'an with her beautiful eyes. She slowly said, "Thinking back, we went through so much hardship, all for the sake of returning to the capital to seek justice for you. But we never expected that most of those insidious and dirty things were done by the women in your backyard. However, fortunately, your father is not completely stupid. This makes it seem that everything I did before seems a bit redundant."
Before he finished speaking, Chu Ning'an quickly reached out, grabbed Ru Yue's soft hand, and with a little force pulled her into his warm arms.
He smiled and whispered soothingly, "How could that be? The demons and monsters in this deep courtyard are endless and appear one after another. But all the efforts we made in the past, whether it was the difficulties and obstacles we experienced or the carefully planned layout, will become our most powerful support and solid backing in the future, and will become the infinite confidence that supports us to move forward courageously!"
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At this moment, the two people in the house were immersed in each other's love and were completely unaware of the movements outside.
A burst of noise suddenly came from outside the house, breaking the tranquility and warmth.
A young servant in the front yard came trotting over in a panic, shouting, "Young lady! The young master, please come out quickly! The Crown Prince is here, and he said he has an imperial decree to read!"
Hearing this, the two people who were originally snuggling together were shocked and came to their senses in an instant.
They did not dare to delay even a moment, and hurriedly tidied their clothes, got up hastily and went to greet His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. They also hurriedly ordered the servants to quickly set up the incense table to receive the order.
After a while, Ru Yue and Chu Ning'an walked out of the study side by side. Looking up, they saw a group of people in front of them, like stars surrounding the moon, surrounding a young and handsome man who was walking slowly towards them.
The man, dressed in a bright yellow robe with a four-clawed dragon pattern and a jade crown tying his hair, appeared imposing and graceful. His face was as white as jade, his eyebrows sharp and his eyes sparkling. His lips curled slightly upward, a smile as warm as a spring breeze that captivated everyone. His bright, deep eyes revealed an undisguised curiosity, as if he was fascinated by everything he saw.
When they got closer, Ru Yue and Chu Ning'an both bowed and saluted with an extremely respectful attitude.
The eunuch standing by cleared his throat and sang out loudly: "The new number one scholar Chu Ning'an receives the imperial decree!"
As the chanting sounded, everyone present knelt down and paid homage, and the atmosphere became solemn and dignified for a moment.
The prince held a bright yellow imperial edict in his hand and read aloud, "By the providence of Heaven, the Emperor proclaims: There is a new number one scholar, Chu Ning'an. He possesses both virtue and talent. With his pen he can bring peace to the world, and with his sword he can conquer the world. He has stood out among thousands of scholars, taking the top spot. He is truly a pillar of the nation."
I have seen it and am very pleased with it. Therefore, I hereby appoint you as the Prince's Secretary, and you will enter the Eastern Palace to assist the Crown Prince.
I hope you will devote all your energy and dedication to help the Crown Prince understand the principles of state governance and master the essence of military tactics. You must not let me down, nor let down the people of the world's earnest expectations.
You should be diligent and self-motivated, and live up to the emperor's great grace. This is my command!"
As soon as he finished speaking, everyone in the audience showed envy, and Chu Ning'an, who was kneeling on the ground to receive the order, was so excited that his body trembled slightly.
He raised his hands high above his head, respectfully accepted the imperial edict, and shouted: "Your Majesty, Chu Ning'an, thanks the Lord for His great grace. Long live the Emperor!"
However, deep in his heart, a huge storm had already begun.
You know, while the Prince's Secretary didn't enter the imperial court, it was a genuine third-rank official position! Normally, even the most talented newly minted scholars could only obtain a seventh-rank official position upon entering officialdom. Being directly granted a third-rank official position like this was incredibly rare and unheard of.
What on earth was the emperor's reason for showing such kindness to him? Could there be some deeper meaning behind this? Thinking of this, Chu Ning'an couldn't help but frown, lost in thought...
Just when Chu Ningan's doubts had not yet completely dissipated, suddenly, there was another eunuch's high-pitched and loud shout: "Princess Xihe, accept the order——"
The sound was like a thunder, exploding in everyone's ears.
When the people who had just stood up heard this sudden decree, they all knelt down again and kowtowed respectfully.
His Royal Highness the Crown Prince unfolded another bright yellow scroll of imperial edict, "By the providence of Heaven, the Emperor proclaims: Princess Xihe, Meng Ruyue, is gentle and kind-hearted, possesses both virtue and talent, and possesses a skilled and compassionate heart. With her superb medical skills, she has saved the Empress Dowager from a critical illness, which deeply gratifies me.
This is a special reward for his outstanding achievements, and he is granted a mansion, countless silks, and some gold, silver, and jewelry.
Princess Xihe hopes to remember the emperor's kindness, protect the people of the world with her benevolence, and benefit all people with her medical skills. "I decree this!"
Ru Yue was completely stunned at this moment. She froze in place, her mind blank. She had received many rewards before, and while she was grateful for these honors, she was also quite accepting.
But today, the emperor had bestowed upon Chu Ning'an an official position, which was understandable. Although she had no idea what the Crown Prince's Secretary was, having an official position was better than nothing. However, receiving such a generous reward caught her off guard and left her completely baffled. If word got out that the newly crowned top scholar was moving into the Princess's residence with her, she was afraid the public would immediately spread rumors about the top scholar marrying into the Princess's family.
Thinking of this, Ru Yue couldn't help but feel panicked, and for a moment she didn't know how to deal with the complicated situation before her.