Chapter 26 The Imperial Edict Arrives
Shen Yuning exhaled a breath of foul air, and Eunuch Su finally came.
Chu Ruyan raised her eyebrows and sneered. "The imperial edict has finally arrived. Shen Yuning, let me see what else you have to say next."
She walked over and took Pei Yanzhou's hand, "Brother Yanzhou, after Eunuch Su finishes reading the imperial edict, you must tell him about taking Chen Yuning as a concubine as soon as possible, and ask Eunuch Su to convey it to the emperor today."
Pei Yanzhou pondered for a moment and nodded: "I know that I have made the greatest concession in this matter. I believe my uncle will understand me..."
While the two of them were singing in unison, Eunuch Su walked in with a smile on his face, holding the imperial edict.
"General, congratulations, today you will get what you wish for!"
Su Fuwang was surrounded by people and came in, announcing the good news as soon as he entered the door.
Pei Yanzhou quietly suppressed his upward curve and snorted coldly. "Why should I be happy? The person Eunuch Su wants to congratulate should be Doctor Shen, right?"
He looked at Shen Yuning who was standing not far from him. She had a graceful figure and skin as white as cream, and his heart could not help but be moved.
Although I have taken her as my concubine and have said that I will not enter her bedroom, I believe that with Shen Yuning's aggressive personality, as long as she wants, she can force me in the study...
Pei Yanzhou's handsome face turned red as he imagined his future married life and couldn't help but look forward to it.
How should I avoid Ning'er in the future?
Will she molest me in front of the servants?
At this moment, Chu Ruyan's sharp voice broke his fantasy:
"Eunuch Su, Brother Yanzhou is a man of great righteousness. For the sake of his brothers in the army, he had no choice but to commit himself to Shen Yuning and accept the marriage granted by the emperor!"
"But how can a dignified commander of the Black Armor Battalion and the heir of the Marquis of Wu'an not have some integrity?"
Chu Ruyan raised her head and shouted loudly: "Please help convey this to His Majesty - Brother Yanzhou accepts the order and thanks you, but he will never be coerced by a woman! Therefore, although Shen Yuning can enter the Pei family, she can only be a concubine, and will always be a concubine!"
"concubine?"
Su Fuwang was startled, then jokingly sighed, "Oh, I didn't realize that Miss Chu is now in charge of the Xuanjia Camp. General Pei hasn't even spoken yet, and Miss Chu is already anxious?"
"Congratulations, congratulations, it looks like good things are coming to you two."
Chu Ruyan blushed and rubbed against Pei Yanzhou's arms shyly, "Hmm!"
Pei Yanzhou frowned slightly and quickly pushed her away, "Eunuch, Yan'er didn't mean that. She was just helping me..."
"General, there is no need to say more. I understand!"
Su Fuwang said with a chuckle, "You want to take the daughter of an important court official, Deputy Court Judge Shen, who holds the fifth rank and has made numerous military achievements, as your concubine... Not to mention that the Emperor would disapprove, even the common people would think the general is talking nonsense if they heard about it."
"General Pei and Miss Chu, please stop joking around!"
"Fifth rank? Deputy Dean of the Imperial Hospital?" Chu Ruyan screamed, "When did Shen Yuning become a deputy dean? She's just a little female doctor in the military camp—"
"Miss Chu, there's no need to worry about this. His Majesty is very wise!"
Su Fuwang quietly rolled his eyes, raised the imperial edict in his hand high, and said respectfully in the direction of Shen Yuning: "Xuanjia Battalion Doctor - Shen Yuning, listen to the order!"
Shen Yuning glanced at Eunuch Su doubtfully, then knelt down properly.
Let her receive the imperial edict? Isn't it Pei Yanzhou?
"By the providence of Heaven, the Emperor decrees!"
A calm and majestic voice slowly rang out in the tent:
"Dr. Chen Yuning of the Xuanjia Battalion is a man of great righteousness, with his heart set high on the world. He generously donated hundreds of thousands of taels of gold and donated his latest miracle medicine, the new blood-clotting pill, to the imperial court free of charge, benefiting the people and the world. Such generosity... I deeply admire! I hereby promote Chen Yuning to the position of Deputy Director of the Imperial Hospital, and he will assume his duties in three months."
As soon as these words came out, Pei Yanzhou looked at Shen Yuning deeply with his dark eyes.
When did she develop her new blood-clotting pill? And when did she donate it to the imperial court for free?
That medicine was her labor of love, and it was a miraculous cure for wounded soldiers on the battlefield. She could have made a fortune with it, but she simply gave it to the common people?
Is Shen Yuning crazy?
When did she become so generous and noble?
This is not her style...
She is obviously a scheming and ruthless person!
Without giving Pei Yanzhou time to think, Eunuch Su continued to read the imperial edict:
"The Shen family has made great contributions to their daughter's education. Furthermore, the former head of the Imperial Hospital, Shen Lincong, has always been loyal to the court. He saved the dying and the wounded, and made great contributions to the Great Yu Kingdom. Therefore, Shen Lincong is posthumously named Duke Xiaoxian, and the Shen family is rewarded with a thousand acres of fertile land and ten manors. Many members of the Shen family are loyal and righteous, and all those serving in the court will be promoted one level above their current positions..."
"Hmph!" Chu Ruyan couldn't help but roll her eyes.
Duke Xiaoxian? A member of the Shen family was promoted to a higher rank?
Oh, just by donating a few pills and adding some change, you can get promoted? Is her Shen family worthy of it?
Chu Ruyan thought maliciously: I originally thought that after Shen Yuning's engagement was broken off, she would become an abandoned woman ridiculed by the world. I didn't expect the dog emperor to suddenly show up. Wouldn't that make the Shen family so angry?
In this case, wouldn't every young man in the capital want to marry into the Shen family?
Chu Ruyan dug her nails into her palms. It seemed that the Dog Emperor was indeed getting senile. She hoped that her father would seize the throne and take her place as soon as possible!
"In addition, considering that Chen Yuning came to the palace a few days ago and repeatedly stated that Pei Yanzhou and Chu Ruyan were in love and had made a vow to each other, they could no longer tolerate anyone else. After careful consideration, I believe that Pei Yanzhou was the first to betray his loyalty, and Chu Ruyan intervened in their relationship later. Therefore, I have decided to agree to Chen Yuning's request - to cancel the engagement between the Pei and Chen families. From now on, whether Chen Yuning gets married or not will no longer have anything to do with Pei Yanzhou. This is my decree!"
"Chen Yuning obeys the order, thank you for your grace!"
She raised her hands and took the imperial edict.
He still has three months left in Xuanjia Camp. Three months is enough time for him to repay this man's kindness.
Seeing that the task was completed, Su Dewang quickly took out two letters of annulment with a smile:
"General Pei, Deputy Judge Shen, this is the letter of annulment drafted by His Majesty himself. It's already been stamped and is effective immediately. Please take it!"
"Yes!" Shen Yuning answered very quickly and reached out to take it.
Pei Yanzhou, who was standing aside, froze in place, his face pale.
A letter of withdrawal of engagement?
Did Shen Yuning really go to ask for permission to cancel the engagement that day?
Is she serious? Does she really want to leave me?
Pei Yanzhou looked at Shen Yuning in disbelief. It turned out that not only did she refuse to marry me, she also wanted to leave Xuanjia Camp and go to the Imperial Hospital to take up her post in three months?
Chu Ruyan saw the disappointment on Pei Yanzhou's face, and a surge of jealousy and hatred surged from the bottom of her heart.
Pei Yanzhou must be heartbroken. His wishful thinking has been dashed. He can no longer have women around him, right?
Haha, she just broke off the engagement with him, but he looked so distraught, as if he was feeling worse than if his mother had died... It seems that he is also deeply in love with Shen Yuning.
Chu Ruyan glared at Pei Yanzhou fiercely. It seems that this man is not that reliable. I need to discuss my future with my father.
Eunuch Su took in the expressions of several people, curled his lips into a smile, and went back to report triumphantly.
If he reported this situation to Xiao Yihan, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince might reward him with some gold, silver and treasures.
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"Chen Yuning, did you go to the palace that day to ask for an imperial decree to cancel the engagement?"
After Eunuch Su left, Pei Yanzhou tightly grasped Shen Yuning's arm, not caring whether others were there or not:
"Are you serious about this? You've been wanting to break off your engagement with me for a long time, haven't you?"
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