Led by Madam Yu, those of higher rank, such as Madam Yu and the First Madam, were all dressed in full imperial robes.
Even those like Lady Sun, who did not hold an imperial title, dressed in their finest attire, just like other young ladies, to show respect and reverence for imperial power.
The incense table was quickly set up, and Yue Fuguang was about to kneel down with Madam Yu and the others when she was stopped by the person who announced the imperial decree.
This man looked to be under forty years old, of medium build, with a fair complexion, a short beard, bright and piercing eyes, and a resolute expression on his face. Judging from his appearance, he was a positive person.
Isn't the job of announcing imperial edicts usually done by the eunuchs in the palace?
The person in front of her didn't seem like it either. Wasn't he wearing official robes? She couldn't tell what rank he was.
After all, this is a fictional dynasty, and we can't apply the same assessment methods as those used back home.
He said, “Seventh Miss, His Majesty has decreed that you have the privilege of not kneeling before anyone in our Dayan Dynasty, including the Emperor, Empress Dowager and Empress in the palace.”
"Yes, Your Majesty, I thank you for your kindness."
While Yue Fuguang expressed her gratitude, a glint of shrewdness flashed in her slightly lowered eyes; she was about to begin her performance.
"Little Pearl, why does this official delivering the imperial decree look so familiar?"
The system is also acting like a drama queen. Ever since it put on such a big show with Yue Fuguang yesterday, it has suddenly become bursting with the desire to perform. It even likes its identity as the 'Boundary Breaker Pearl' more now.
A divine artifact from the celestial realm—it's far more impressive than a system just by talking about it.
The system cheerfully replied, "Master, this gentleman is Wei Ping, the Vice Minister of the Court of Judicial Review. If you think he looks familiar, you should have seen him at the palace banquet yesterday."
Only after being reminded did Yue Fuguang realize, "Isn't proclaiming imperial edicts the job of the palace eunuchs? Why is it this official in charge of law who has come?"
Unbeknownst to Yue Fuguang, Wei Ping had argued vehemently with a group of scholars to secure the spot to deliver the imperial decree, defeating a host of colleagues who wanted to take this opportunity to befriend her, the little fairy.
His Majesty, mindful of his meritorious service in handling the affairs of the Marquis of Changqing's residence without a moment's rest since yesterday, granted him special permission to come and deliver the imperial decree.
Those who could hear the voices of the heart were fighting tooth and nail for a single spot to deliver an imperial edict.
This behavior seems very confusing to those who cannot hear.
I really don't understand why some of my colleagues, who were acting strangely starting yesterday, have 'relapsed' again in less than a day?
Of course, this idea was only temporary. After today, when Yue Fuguang started attending the Grand Assembly and some people were able to hear her thoughts, they would realize just how much her colleagues had been hiding from them!
Looking back at those who still can't hear, as someone who was once one of them, how ignorant they were!
Now that they are among those who can hear each other's voices, a strange sense of superiority suddenly rises in their hearts.
Did they look at their colleagues, whom they previously thought were 'sick', as if they were 'fools' kept in the dark?
Leaving aside Wei Ping's internal monologue after overhearing the two's conversation, he focused on waiting for everyone to kneel down and for Yue Fuguang to stand out from the crowd before beginning to read the imperial edict.
The conversation between Yue Fuguang and the system continued, and she added, "Little Pearl, surely His Majesty knows that whoever I kneel to dies, which is why he granted me the privilege of not having to kneel before anyone?"
With just that one sentence, sweat poured down Wei Ping's forehead. Fortunately, Yue Fuguang had her head down and could pretend not to notice his unusual behavior.
Wei Ping, his heart pounding, was so frightened that he almost dropped the imperial edict in his hand.
If you look closely, you'll notice that his voice almost went off at that moment, and his hands are still trembling slightly.
Wei Ping used the greatest patience he had ever had and the emotional management skills he had cultivated over the years to barely manage to keep himself from giving himself away on the spot.
He remained dutiful and responsible, reading the imperial edict in a calm and measured tone, even with great intonation.
【Master, Little Bead is certain that in this small world, apart from us, there is no one who is beyond mortals.】
This world is devoid of spiritual energy; even cultivating immortality is difficult. How could anyone possibly see through your true identity?
Yue Fuguang was slightly relieved and said, "That's good. We still need to keep a low profile. Although life without divine power is very inconvenient, it's only for a few decades. I'm sure I can manage."
The moonlight shone brightly, encouraging herself and moving Old Madam Yu, Madam Yu, and Wei Ping, who were still reading the imperial edict.
Indeed, even if a celestial being were to come to the mortal realm for trials and tribulations, their life there would never be as good as, even slightly, the life of a celestial being.
Moreover, after hearing what she said yesterday, they themselves would also feel a huge sense of disappointment.
The Yu family felt even more guilty when they thought about what had happened to her and the others before.
Even Wei Ping couldn't help but feel a sense of condemnation when he looked at the Yu family members again.
Yue Fuguang continued, "Could this be the reason why Master sealed my divine power along with my memories?"
I only vaguely remember bits and pieces of my past, mostly things from modern society that I explored during my last training trip. Even so, I can feel the difference. If I remembered my life in the immortal realm, wouldn't I be unable to survive even a single day?
The system agreed, saying, "Master, the Divine Lord is indeed very considerate. He was afraid you wouldn't be able to endure the hardships of the mortal realm, so he sealed away all the good days you once lived."
"But I still remember a little bit, though not much, but..."
Her indescribable expression was obvious to anyone who paid a little attention, so Wei Ping, who had already read the imperial edict, couldn't pretend not to see it.
He could only feign ignorance and ask, "Young Master, do you have any further questions?"
He looked at Yue Fuguang with a kind expression and said, "You might as well speak up. In the future, we will all serve in the same court. I and the Junior Tutor will be colleagues. Maybe I can give you some advice."
Upon hearing his words, Yue Fuguang didn't mince words and directly asked, "Lord Wei, I don't know why His Majesty appointed my daughter as Junior Tutor."
"After all, I was just an ordinary person before this. Although I lived in a Taoist temple for a few years, I didn't really learn anything. I know absolutely nothing about Taoism."
Wei Ping carefully considered his words, recalling the Emperor's instructions before he came to deliver the decree. He said, "Your Excellency, there is no need to worry. Our Great Yan Dynasty also had a National Preceptor and a Junior Preceptor decades ago."
However, after the two masters passed away, no divine decree was received, leaving the positions of Grand Preceptor and Junior Preceptor vacant for many years.
"Oracle? What oracle?" Her face showed curiosity, as if she wanted to find out more.
"His Majesty said that three years ago he received a divine revelation in a dream that a noble lotus maiden would descend upon our Great Yan and become our Junior Tutor."
In truth, His Majesty has been searching in secret for many years. Yesterday, upon seeing the lotus mark on your forehead, he realized that the person he had been searching for all these years was right before him.
Yue Fuguang chuckled inwardly. Emperor Mingxi had gone to great lengths to give her a legitimate identity. The pretentious mark she had created for herself was meant to make her stand out and appear more divine.
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