"Yes, Your Majesty, I obey the decree."
There has been no result yet in the distribution of imperial supplies to the general public.
The results of the palace examination, which had been delayed for a long time, have finally been obtained.
Xie Ruofan was second in the standings, and He Xingyi was third.
Lu Zhaolin, on the other hand, became the top scholar in the imperial examination.
Emperor Yuanwu bestowed mansions upon the three individuals respectively.
The threshold of the General's Mansion was almost worn down by the crowds.
Lu Zhaolin declined all the congratulatory gifts and did not intend to host a banquet for anyone.
"Father, I hope you can understand my concerns. My sister lives deep in the palace. Although she is greatly favored, every word and action of her maternal family affects her safety in the palace."
"Her maternal family's prosperity was her best support in the palace."
"But if someone makes a big deal out of this, I'm afraid it will implicate my sister."
"I dislike all these vulgar things. My life is..."
Lu Zhaolin paused here.
He wanted to say that Mu Qianqian had saved his life, but he swallowed the words back down.
Some things.
Even his parents, the fewer people who know, the better.
"My son's life was saved. I don't want anything else now, I just want my sister to be safe and sound in the palace, and for our family to be safe and sound. I ask for nothing more," Lu Zhaolin said sincerely.
"It's good that you think that way," General Lu said with satisfaction. "But, as an official in the court, there are still some formalities that need to be observed."
"Thank you for your guidance, Father. I understand now," Lu Zhaolin said.
During wartime.
Each general was a hero who killed the enemy.
But once a peaceful and prosperous era arrives...
These generals, who had once made great contributions in battle, would all become major threats in the eyes of the emperor.
Holding military power, they were even more worried that the enemy might rebel.
When Consort Shu returned home to visit her family last time, she had already reminded him of this matter.
Even if he is more focused, it won't help.
If Emperor Yuanwu were to become suspicious, it would likely be a crime punishable by the extermination of nine generations of his family.
If that happens, it will also implicate Consort Shu's four children, which would be a huge loss.
now.
They not only had to protect themselves, but also Consort Shu and her four children.
"Greetings, General Lu. This must be our top scholar, a truly handsome man."
A female voice followed.
Lu Zhaolin's steps suddenly stopped.
The servants from the General's mansion hurriedly chased after him from outside.
"General, I just told her to inform her, but she just..." Before the servant could finish speaking, the general waved his hand at him, signaling him to leave.
“This is…” General Lu stood up from the stool.
"I really didn't expect the General to be here too." The woman was a little embarrassed.
Upon hearing the voice, Madam Lu came out of the house: "Isn't this the Prime Minister's wife? What brings you here at this hour?"
"Madam Lu, we came here specifically to congratulate you both on your son's outstanding achievement of becoming the top scholar in the imperial examination. You have truly raised your son well!" The Prime Minister's wife beamed with joy.
"Madam Prime Minister, you're too kind. Please have a seat." Madam Lu invited the Prime Minister's wife to sit down.
The general bowed slightly to the two of them and said, "Then you two chat. I have official business to attend to. Excuse me."
"General Lu, you're busy," the Prime Minister's wife replied.
Mrs. Lu poured her a cup of tea.
"Since I'm here today, I won't beat around the bush," the Prime Minister's wife said somewhat embarrassedly. "As you know, our Wanying is not young anymore."
Although the Prime Minister's wife did not say it explicitly, Madam Lu probably guessed his purpose.
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