Chapter 330: Praise

Fan Jingrui said nothing, but bowed deeply to thank the prince.

Chu Ci couldn't stand it any longer. He poked his head out from behind Fan Jingrui and said angrily, "Your Highness, you can say it casually, but we can't just listen to it! This matter is very serious. It can be big or small. If anything goes wrong, we can't afford it."

The Crown Prince raised an eyebrow and said with a hint of joking, "How dare Princess Yixin give me this pill? Aren't you afraid of something going wrong?"

Chu Ci curled his lips upon hearing this and replied without hesitation, "Isn't it impossible to refuse? Your Highness, you've already asked for it. If I don't give it to you, wouldn't that be an insult to you? Besides, this pill isn't harmful at all, it's just that the effect may not be what you want."

Although the prince thought Chu Ci was a good person for speaking the truth, sometimes it was quite frustrating when everything he said was true.

However, those who can become the crown prince are both thick-skinned and well-educated. "I see. If that's the case, I hope Princess Yixin can maintain this style in the future."

Chu Ci blinked and pretended to be puzzled and asked, "Your Highness, are you talking about the style of not offending you, or the style of daring to speak the truth? You have confused me."

The prince was certain that Chu Ci was a man who took advantage of others. In a rare good mood, he joked, "Guess?"

When Chu Ci heard this answer, he rolled his eyes and was about to retort.

Suddenly, a team of majestic guards came riding on fast horses.

Leading the group was a pale-faced eunuch holding a bright yellow imperial edict with a solemn expression.

After arriving in front of the team and carefully confirming that it was the person they were looking for.

The leading eunuch then shouted in a shrill voice: "The imperial edict has arrived——"

The voice was sharp and thin, echoing in the air, instantly making the expressions of everyone present become nervous.

The Fan family at the tea stall not far away also noticed the movement here, especially when they saw the sisters Qianxue and Qianyan on horseback, their faces were full of concern.

But they all knew the rules, although they were extremely excited at the moment, as if a huge wave was surging in their hearts.

But at this time, he just suppressed his emotions and knelt down respectfully with everyone else.

Unlike everyone else who looked so solemn, Chu Ci thought to himself: The emperor is so anxious that he can't even wait until he reaches the city gate and sends someone to deliver his order.

I don’t know what’s going on. Could something urgent have happened in the palace?

But the one who came to deliver the imperial eunuch this time was just an ordinary eunuch, and the order was very simple. He just loudly announced: "Your Highness, Ye Zhen and Ye Lin, father and son, after arriving in Beijing, must immediately appear before the emperor in the palace. There must be no delay!"

Even with Chu Ci's incredibly creative imagination, he couldn't figure out the meaning of such a short message.

Fortunately, no one cared about Chu Ci’s imagination at this time.

Everyone's attention was focused on the imperial edict.

After hearing the imperial edict, the prince immediately replied, "I obey your order."

His voice was calm and firm, and his face showed no emotion at all.

Ye Zhen was a little surprised, but after all, he had experienced many storms and soon calmed down.

Although he was filled with emotion, he did not hesitate to act. He hurriedly and respectfully continued, "I thank you, my lord, for your great grace."

Ye Lin, let alone him, responded along with his father: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace."

The eunuch who announced the decree put away the imperial edict, and the arrogance on his face disappeared instantly.

Then he put on a flattering smile, bowed his waist and walked to the side of the prince: "Your Highness, the Emperor, all the clan members, and the ministers of the court are waiting for you in the imperial study!"

"I have come here under orders and dare not delay even a moment. I hope Your Highness will depart quickly."

As for the Chu Ci couple beside the prince, the young eunuch just bowed slightly and dealt with them perfunctorily.

As for the Ye family father and son, the young eunuch simply ignored them the entire time, as if they didn't exist at all.

The way of treating people differently based on their taste is shown vividly and without any concealment.

Seeing this, Chu Ci felt even more itchy and curious.

But compared to watching the fun and risking his life, Chu Ci still cares more about his own life.

Therefore, without waiting for the Crown Prince to speak, he hurriedly said, "Then we will not go forward with the Crown Prince and the two Generals Ye. It's just right for us to go home with Grandpa, Dad, and Mom."

The reasons given by Chu Ci and his wife were too legitimate and reasonable, and the prince and his two companions were distracted by the sudden imperial edict.

So naturally, no one objected to the proposal of Chu Ci and his wife, and soon, the original team was divided into two groups.

After the prince and the Ye family father and son left, Chu Ci and his wife immediately took the sisters Qianxue and Qianyan and ran to the tea stall where the Fan family was.

After the prince and the Ye family father and son left, Fan Jingrui and Chu Ci immediately took the sisters Qianxue and Qianyan and rushed to the tea stall where the Fan family was.

As soon as they entered the teahouse, Fan Jingrui pulled Chu Ci, and took the two sisters Qianxue and Qianyan and walked forward quickly. They bowed respectfully together and said, "Grandson, granddaughter-in-law, and granddaughter pay their respects to grandpa, grandma, father, mother, and all uncles and aunts."

"Good, good, you are all great." In the letter, Fan Jingrui only briefly informed Chu Ci about the matter of collecting food and fodder for the Zhenbei Army.

But Mr. Fan had been in the court for many years and had experienced countless ups and downs, so he naturally understood how critical and dangerous the situation was at that time.

Therefore, Mr. Fan, who rarely praised others, could not help but praise Chu Ci and the others as soon as they met: "You performed well this time and brought honor to the Fan family!"

Although Fan Jingrui was extremely happy, he was still able to keep his composure.

Qianxue and Qianyan are not so lucky. From childhood to adulthood, they have never received any praise from Mr. Fan.

At this moment, the two of them couldn't help but feel happy, and their faces were filled with smiles as bright as flowers and they couldn't suppress it.

But they understand better who brought all this glory.

So the two of them looked at each other and replied in unison: "Grandpa, it is because of sister-in-law's good teaching that we have the opportunity to do well. This credit should go to sister-in-law."

Mrs. Fan likes the younger generations in the family to work together and contribute to the family.

Seeing this, he immediately smiled and said lovingly, "Good, granddaughter-in-law taught you well. You also learned well. You are all good children and grandchildren of my Fan family. As a family, we must live in harmony and work together!"

The person who was happiest when her son was praised was Chu Ci's mother-in-law.

However, seeing the looks from the people around her, she suppressed her inner joy, smiled, and continued, "Shouldn't we go home then? Standing here isn't the point. Why don't we go back and have a good chat?"