Chapter 222: Conferring Him a Noble Title

After Ji Yunnuo came out, the young eunuch unfolded the imperial edict.

"Now that everyone is here, I will begin reading the imperial edict!"

"By the providence of Heaven..."

“Wait!”

As soon as the young eunuch opened his mouth to read the imperial edict, Chen interrupted him harshly.

In front of countless people, he questioned: "Ji Yunnuo is just a concubine of the Marquis's Mansion. What virtue and ability does he have to deserve the imperial decree from His Majesty?"

Hearing this, the young eunuch snorted coldly and asked sternly, "Madam Ji, are you questioning His Majesty's decision?"

Chen quickly shook her head, "Of course not, I'm just afraid that the imperial edict was delivered to the wrong person. Eunuch, as His Majesty's personal eunuch, you should be more cautious, right?"

The young eunuch snorted again, "So, you are not questioning your majesty, you are questioning the miscellaneous family?"

Chen didn't say anything, which was considered as her agreement.

Seeing her like this, the young eunuch's face turned red with anger.

"Whether the imperial edict is wrong or not, we will know after I finish reading it!"

After saying this, the young eunuch opened the imperial edict and read it out in a sharp voice: "The Emperor, by the Mandate of Heaven, grants grace!"

For a moment, Chen and the Ji family members stared at the little eunuch nervously.

"Ji Yunnuo accepts the order!"

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone widened their eyes and looked at the little eunuch in disbelief.

"Is this imperial edict really for Ji Yunnuo?"

"Your Majesty will really issue an imperial decree to a bastard's son? But why would Your Majesty issue an imperial decree to him?"

"Tell me, what is written in this imperial edict?"

"Who knows? We'll know soon."

"quiet!"

The young eunuch shouted coldly, and everyone quieted down.

Ji Yunnuo took two steps forward and knelt straight on the ground.

"Ji Yunnuo accepted the order."

The young eunuch glanced at Ji Yunnuo before beginning to read the imperial edict.

"I believe that the safety of the country depends on talents; the prosperity of the country must be highlighted by meritorious service. Here is Ji Yunnuo, who comes from a family of scholars and has a loyal and pure mind. I have heard that he is both talented and virtuous, and I think of his loyalty and bravery. I specially promote Ji Yunnuo to Ding'an Marquis, give him 3,000 households, and grant him 100 taels of gold, 100 pieces of brocade, and grant him a red-lettered iron certificate, allowing him to inherit the throne. I hope that he will accept this grace, work harder, and help me to stabilize the country and live up to my expectations. I decree this!"

"What?"

After hearing the imperial edict, Chen's eyes widened in shock.

He asked in disbelief: "Is this imperial edict really for Ji Yunnuo? His Majesty wants to give the title of the Ji family to Ji Yunnuo!"

The other members of the Ji family were so shocked that they were speechless.

"Your Majesty has given the title to Ji Yunnuo, so what should we do? Who can we rely on in the future?"

"Yes, yes, our relationship with Ji Yunnuo is not good. Now that he has become the Marquis of Anding, I'm afraid he won't help us in the future!"

"What are you talking about? Even if Ji Yunnuo inherits the title, he is still a member of the Ji family. We are all on the same family tree. If he doesn't help us, who will he help?"

"Yes, yes, we are all on the same family tree. He is our backer. We just need to get along well with him in the future."

When Ji Yunnuo heard this, he couldn't help but curl the corners of his mouth.

It would be naive to try to lure him into the Ji family just by looking at a family tree.

After tomorrow, they will know how ridiculous this idea is!

At this moment, Chen still didn't believe it and asked again: "Eunuch, there won't be any problem with this imperial edict, right?"

"What else?" The young eunuch glanced at Chen and snorted, "When your majesty was drafting the imperial edict, I was right beside him and saw it clearly!"

As he spoke, the young eunuch held out the imperial edict and said, "Marquis Anding, are you still not accepting the edict?"

Ji Yunnuo stood up and took the imperial edict respectfully, "Ji Yunnuo thanks your majesty for the grace!"

"Marquis Anding, from now on, you will have the final say in this Ji family."

The young eunuch patted Ji Yunnuo's hand and spoke earnestly.

"Father-in-law, I know."

Afterwards, the young eunuch looked at the clansmen behind Ji Yunnuo and warned again: "Marquis Anding, it's time to rectify the family tradition of the Ji family!"

After these words were spoken, everyone couldn't help but tremble.

Ji Yunnuo looked at the young eunuch with a smile and said politely, "Sir, thank you for your help."

As he spoke, he took out a purse from his sleeve and stuffed it into the young eunuch's hand unnoticeably.

The young eunuch weighed the purse with a smile on his face.

When he opened the purse and saw the gold pieces inside, the young eunuch's smile deepened.

He nodded with satisfaction and patted Ji Yunnuo on the shoulder, "Not bad, not bad. You are worthy of being the one chosen by His Majesty."

After saying this, he put away his purse, turned around and left with great satisfaction.

"Go slowly, father-in-law."

Ji Yunnuo sent the little eunuch away with a smile on his face, turned around and looked at the Ji family and Chen. The smile on his face faded and instantly became gloomy.

Seeing Ji Yunnuo like this, Chen's heart skipped a beat.

How could Ji Yunnuo, who is usually timid and submissive, have such a terrifying look?

But soon, Chen still pretended to be calm, pointed at Ji Yunnuo, and asked coldly: "How much money did you give to that eunuch just now?"

"Not much, just one hundred taels..." Ji Yunnuo paused deliberately.

Then, in Chen's surprised eyes, Ji Yunnuo added two more words, "Gold."