"So I simply said to Dugu Zhi: His Majesty is worried about the young lady and specially asked me to escort her home."
Helian Jue: ...It's even more disgusting, isn't it?
Why would I worry about such an ugly and stupid thing?
However, Helian Chen's words, though somewhat cheesy, should be enough to intimidate Dugu Zhi.
Helian Jue rubbed his temples; he was unwilling to waste his brainpower on Dugu Zhi.
However, Dugu Zhi still has value and must be dealt with properly!
"How about this!"
Helian Jue thought for a moment and said, "Dugu, the Dugu clan—"
There was nothing else Helian Jue could do; he really didn't know Dugu Zhi's real name, so he simply used her surname as a general term.
"For her meritorious service in offering advice, Dugu was granted the title of County Lady and was bestowed with ten bolts of silk and one hundred taels of gold."
Helian Jue "generously" bestowed the reward; well, this is probably the last time.
Once Helian Jue has dealt with Dugu Xiong, he will then deal with Dugu Zhi.
At that point, you won't have to force yourself to endure anymore; you can punish them to your heart's content.
"yes!"
Helian Chen agreed and bowed before leaving.
Before long, a palace attendant went to Dugu Zhi's tent to deliver an imperial edict.
"The county magistrate?"
Although she had no title or fief, it was merely a nominal title, and she was still the lowest-ranking county magistrate.
However, this is already a great honor for me.
In her previous life, Dugu Zhi did not receive any royal favors; she was simply married to the sixth prince as a subject's daughter.
Having been reborn, she indeed changed her destiny.
"The county magistrate's wife? That's just the beginning! My goal is the Empress's Palace!"
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