The eunuch delivering the imperial decree weighed the silver in his hand, his mouth practically agape in a grin.
“Governor Liu, I was only ordered to deliver the imperial edict and do not know how many officials His Majesty has hosted. I only received this one imperial edict. As far as I know, the other eunuch who was supposed to deliver the edict is not on duty today.”
Governor Liu nodded knowingly: "It's really kind of you to come all this way, Your Excellency. Please take a seat and have a cup of tea."
"Governor Liu, you're too kind. I won't have any tea; I must return to the palace to report." The eunuch delivering the imperial decree bowed slightly.
"Then I'll see you out, Your Excellency." Governor Liu gestured for him to leave. "There's something else I need to ask you about. What kind of things does the Seventh Princess like?"
"The Seventh Princess is only half a year old. What she likes and dislikes depends entirely on whether the Imperial Concubine likes her or not." The eunuch delivering the decree paused and continued, "In the palace, when celebrating a child's birthday, people always give gold bracelets, gold locks, and the like to express their sentiments."
Governor Liu's eyes lit up: "Thank you for your guidance, sir."
The eunuch who delivered the imperial decree had just left.
Governor Liu couldn't wait to go to the warehouse.
If we were to try and get a golden lock or something now, it would probably be too late.
He searched the warehouse carefully for a long time and finally found one that he was satisfied with.
That was not long ago.
The Prefect Wang gave him a pure gold Ruyi (a type of scepter).
As one wishes.
This does not symbolize that everything will go smoothly.
The meaning seems quite good.
Governor Liu found a piece of red cloth, carefully wrapped it up, and placed it in an exquisite box.
He walked towards the palace, quite pleased with the gift he had prepared for the Seventh Princess.
You really have to say that.
This Prefect Wang is quite filial; the gold scepter he sent is actually quite heavy.
He carried it all the way here, and his arms started to ache.
Governor Liu secretly made a vow in his heart.
We'll go back after we finish this meal.
He must have introduced the person who bought the official position to Prefect Wang, so that he could be promoted and given a higher rank.
When Governor Liu entered the palace.
Emperor Yuanwu was already waiting for him in the banquet hall that had been prepared.
"Greetings, Your Majesty! Long live the Emperor!"
Governor Liu knelt on the ground, a bad feeling creeping into his heart.
The Emperor invited him to dinner, but why did he also invite Consort Shu and Lu Zhaolin?
Although Lu Zhaolin was also an official in the imperial court, just like him.
But from another perspective...
Lu Zhaolin is the elder brother of Consort Shu.
I went through a whole bunch of things.
He was the only outsider at this meal.
He thought that he and the emperor were the only two people eating today.
Governor Liu turned around and said, "Greetings to the Noble Consort Shu. I pay my respects to the Noble Consort Shu."
"Get up." Emperor Yuanwu looked down at Governor Liu kneeling before him, his face expressionless, revealing neither joy nor anger.
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Governor Liu, his heart pounding, took a step back and sat in the only empty seat.
[Father, hurry!]
[Quickly ask that corrupt official what he's holding in his arms.]
[Is this a gift they prepared for me?]
Mu Qianqian stared at Governor Lu with shining eyes.
Emperor Yuanwu:...
This little money-grubber.
When Governor Liu entered the palace, he had already ordered his home to be searched.
The things that were copied back will not all belong to her in the future.
That's really short-sighted.
Father, ask him quickly!
Father, what are you waiting for?
Quick, quick, let me see for you how much this corrupt official's filial piety is really worth.
Emperor Yuanwu:...
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