However, Emperor Hui was not finished. With a smile, he spoke again: "A reward: a certificate of merit for the Marquis of Pingyang, to be inherited by his descendants."

The old lady of the Marquis's mansion was stunned. What? There's a share for her too?

Seeing the stunned expressions on the faces of everyone in the Marquis's household, Hua Zisheng smiled and reminded them, "Lord Pingyang, Madam, Madam, quickly accept the imperial decree and express your gratitude!"

Gu Boyu, Gu Zhongyu, Gu Shaoyu, Gu Chengyan, the old lady of the Marquis's mansion, Madam Tu, Madam Lu, and others then knelt down to express their gratitude for the emperor's favor.

The old lady of the Marquis's mansion: Amitabha! I can go to see the old Marquis in style now. My third daughter-in-law has earned a certificate of merit for the mansion!

Tu Shi: Amitabha, even if Yan'er's affair with his mistress is exposed, we're not afraid of being beheaded, and our titles can be preserved for generations.

Gu Chengyan: Amitabha! Even if Yingying is discovered by Third Uncle, at worst we can use the imperial edict and she won't die... Xie Zhaozhao was originally my wife! Damn Yuan Ji!!

Xie Xiangxiang: What kind of luck did this bitch have? Tingting finally turned things around, but she got the right to be exempt from kneeling. She's exempt from kneeling even before His Majesty, let alone the Crown Prince's concubine, she doesn't even have to kneel before the Empress!

What kind of worthless merchant did they save that they could get two iron certificates? Are iron certificates worthless pieces of tile?

Xie Zhaozhao: No matter which of the Xie family or the Marquis's family is in trouble, Gu Shaoyu and I will be exempt! Gu Shaoyu, you really are a cunning bastard!

Today, whether it's ministers or concubines in the palace, everyone is incredibly envious, but they have nothing to say. Who else could have such great courage?

Gu Shaoyu and Xie Zhaozhao, along with the people from both mansions, kowtowed to express their gratitude for the Emperor's grace, shouting, "Long live the Emperor!"