Lu Yunxue was also somewhat confused at this moment.
However, she didn't think much of it, after all, the imperial decree conferring her the title of marquis had been delivered by express courier.
Today's unexpected reward is entirely reasonable.
As the voice faded, the next moment, Eunuch Cao, dressed in a purple-red robe embroidered with gold pythons, walked in from outside the door, holding a bright imperial edict.
Behind him were hundreds of imperial guards clad in iron armor, making for an unprecedented and unparalleled spectacle.
Among the Imperial Guards, Mu Zian even spotted a familiar face – Shen Congwu, the Imperial Guard commander he had previously blasted away with a single punch.
It has to be said that this guy is really physically strong; he was able to get out of bed and walk after only one day in bed.
Mu Zian thought to himself that he should spar with such a perfect punching bag more often in the future.
When Mu Zian looked at Shen Congwu like that, he felt a chill run down his spine.
He subconsciously lowered his head considerably.
Upon seeing this, Lu Yunxue immediately stepped forward, knelt down, and bowed her head.
"Your humble servant, Marquis Lu Yunxue, respectfully receives the imperial edict!"
Grandmother Lu and Lu Ming also rushed forward and knelt down.
Lu Ming couldn't stop smiling. He was already thinking about how to humiliate Mu Zi'an after receiving the imperial edict to vent his anger.
Just as everyone in the Lu family was eagerly anticipating what was to come, Eunuch Cao walked right past Lu Yunxue.
He didn't even glance at her, let alone announce the imperial decree, before walking straight up to Mu Zi'an.
"Oh my, my little darling, I've finally found you! This old servant has searched your entire courtyard. If someone hadn't told me you were here, I wouldn't know how to explain myself when I got back."
Mu Zian's expression remained calm.
"Thank you for your trouble, Eunuch Cao."
"That's what Eunuch Cao said quickly."
"How could I dare? In the future, I will need you to put in a good word for my family before the Emperor."
Mu Zian and Eunuch Cao were having a lively conversation, but the Lu family members standing nearby were feeling uncomfortable.
Lu Yunxue, in particular, was so uncomfortable that her face turned bright red from holding her breath. She couldn't stand up or stay kneeling, and she was in a terrible state.
Eunuch Cao unfolded the imperial edict, and Mu Zi'an made a gesture as if to kneel.
However, Eunuch Cao reacted quickly, helping Mu Zi'an up, and then glanced disdainfully at the Lu family members kneeling on the ground.
"His Majesty said that Mu Zian can stand and listen to this decree today."
This statement caused an uproar!
Eunuch Cao cleared his throat and spoke.
"By the grace of Heaven, the Emperor decrees: I have heard that the way to govern a country lies in appointing the virtuous and capable, and the foundation of a peaceful nation relies on the assistance of loyal and virtuous officials. Now, there is Mu Zi'an, the son of the Duke of Zhenguo, who is loyal and diligent in serving the country, working tirelessly day and night, and whose gentle and kind nature deeply comforts my heart."
"He is hereby specially ordered to regain the power of the Duke of Zhenguo, and to reopen the gates of his mansion. He is to be granted three thousand taels of gold, one hundred thousand taels of silver, and one thousand bolts of brocade."
"I hope you will be diligent in your duties, uphold loyalty and integrity, enhance the prestige of the Great Li Kingdom, expand its territory, and live up to the heavy trust I have placed in you. This is my decree!"
When Eunuch Cao's voice fell, the entire hall was silent!
At this moment, all the members of the Lu family felt completely dazed! Only one sentence echoed in their minds.
The Lu family! Spicy as a pill!
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