After handing over the silver to Prince Rong Li Jingyu, Zhou Qiongyue took her children and Yuan Bohua to the farm and had a great time for a few days before returning to the palace.
Zhou Qiongyue's family of four had just arrived at the palace. They had just washed up and were sitting at the dining table waiting for dinner.
Zhou Qiongyue and the others had lunch at the farm before setting off. However, after the bumpy ride back in the carriage, the four of them were tired and hungry. They just wanted to finish dinner quickly and go straight back to their rooms to fall asleep.
But Zhou Qiongyue and the others had just taken two bites when the doorman rushed in to report, "Your Majesty, Princess, an imperial edict has arrived."
Yuan Bohua and Zhou Qiongyue stood up immediately. Yuan Bohua immediately asked Fang Fu to go to the front yard to greet the father-in-law who was delivering the imperial edict.
Yuan Bohua immediately took Zhou Qiongyue back to the main room to change clothes. For such a major event as receiving an imperial edict, they had to dress more formally. The four of them were all planning to rest after dinner, so they were definitely dressed more casually.
When Yuan Bohua took Zhou Qiongyue away, he did not forget to order people to change clothes for the two young masters, set up the incense table, and prepare to receive the imperial edict.
After all, this was a major event like receiving an imperial edict, so they moved quickly. In just an incense stick of time, Yuan Bohua's family of four were standing in the front yard in high spirits.
As soon as Eunuch Hou saw Yuan Bohua and the others, he stepped forward and saluted with a smile, "Your servant greets Prince Fu'an, Princess Fu'an, and the Crown Prince. Your servant is the first to congratulate the Prince and Princess."
Eunuch Hou also bowed to Yuan Chaokang. Yuan Chaokang just smiled at Eunuch Hou and did not avoid him.
Although this eunuch Hou is a favorite of the new emperor, Yuan Chaokang is also of noble status, but he does not have a title.
Yuan Bohua personally reached out and helped Eunuch Hou up. "I haven't seen you for a few days. You are still as charming as ever." Yuan Bohua said as he stuffed a purse into Eunuch Hou's hand. "Have some tea with this!"
Eunuch Hou had served the new emperor since he was a child, and had many opportunities to be rewarded by this prince. He also told the emperor about this matter.
The second prince Li Jingchen had also expressed his opinion at that time, telling him to just take it and just remember to report to him if anything happened.
So when Yuan Bohua gave him a reward, Eunuch Hou did not refuse and accepted it with a smile, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for the reward."
After the greetings, Yuan Bohua and others knelt down to receive the imperial edict.
"By the Providence of Heaven, the Emperor proclaims: I have heard that Yuan Chaokang, the second son of Prince Fu'an and his wife, is intelligent... Therefore, I personally confer the title of Prince of a County upon him, bestowing upon him the title 'Yi', and awarding him a Prince of a County Palace and jade ruyi as a token of congratulations. I hope that he will study hard, become a talented person, and become a pillar of the country to repay the Emperor's grace.
So ordered! "
The most surprised among them was Yuan Chaokang, as he had never thought that he would be conferred the title of Prince.
Although Yuan Bohua and Zhou Qiongyue were surprised by the emperor's generosity, they were not too surprised. After all, the silver had already been handed over. The food and fodder had always been in the hands of the court.
Yuan Chaokang only glanced at his father and mother kneeling in front of him with emotion, then he calmly knelt in front. He raised his hands skillfully to receive the imperial edict, "I thank the Lord for his grace!"
Yuan Bohua and Zhou Qiongyue were both very satisfied with Yuan Chaokang's calmness, and there was no surprise on their faces. This son has always been smart, so they were still confident in him in this situation.
The eunuch Hou, who read the imperial edict, looked at Yuan Chaokang, who was so steady and proper at such a young age, and couldn't help but sigh at the good fortune of Prince Fu'an and the princess.
With such an outstanding son, it’s a blessing to have two.
Yuan Chaochang, who was kneeling below, was even happier. Since he went to the palace to be a companion to the emperor, he understood many things that he did not understand before.
Yuan Chaochang knew even more clearly what the position of the crown prince meant. Every time he looked at his smart younger brother, he knew that the title was taken by him just because he came out first.
He actually felt quite guilty, especially when his younger brother was so good to him in every way, he felt that the title was too difficult to handle.
But Yuan Chaochang knew that his younger brother was good to him, and if he said he didn't want the position of crown prince, he felt that his younger brother would not want it either.
Yuan Chaochang could only study harder, thinking that he could earn a title for himself in the future, and then it would be natural for his father's title to be given to his younger brother.
Now that his younger brother also has a title, he no longer has to worry about this. Maybe he can skip school with the eldest prince in the future.
Thinking about this, Yuan Chaochang felt that his good days as a study partner were coming.
However, no one paid attention to what Yuan Chaochang was thinking at this time. Yuan Chaokang held the imperial edict, bowed deeply towards the palace, and finally placed the imperial edict respectfully on the incense table.
Eunuch Hou led the way in greeting: "Greetings to Prince Yi!"
The servants around also saluted with joy. With two titles in one family, one is a prince and the other is a duke. They are also honored to have such enormous wealth.
Yuan Chaokang directly pulled off a jade pendant from his waist and placed it in Eunuch Hou's hand. "If Eunuch Hou doesn't mind, take it and play with it!"
Of course, Eunuch Hou accepted it with joy and said a lot of nice things.
After Fang Fu personally sent Eunuch Hou away, Yuan Chaokang immediately announced to the attendants, "Today is a good day for this prince. Everyone will receive half a year's monthly allowance, which will be paid from this prince's private treasury."
Zhou Qiongyue had no shortage of money, and when she was happy, she was willing to be a money-spending boy. "Today, this princess is happy. Prince Yi's reward is Prince Yi's reward, and this princess will also give an extra six months' allowance."
"Thank Prince Yi for the reward, thank Princess Yi for the reward!" The people serving around shouted very loudly, not to mention how excited they were.
Yuan Chaokang turned quickly and knelt down towards Yuan Bohua and Zhou Qiongyue, bowing solemnly. "Thank you, Father and Mother, for your help."
Yuan Chaokang knew without hesitation that it was earned by his father and mother. What he cared about was not the title of a prince, but the heart of his father and mother towards him.
He didn't think that because he was the second son, he didn't need a title. The days when his father was fighting bandits and his mother stayed up late to read the account books and earn money suddenly became a sign of happiness in Yuan Chaokang's heart.
Even if the throne is returned to him now, he doesn't want to go back to his previous life.
Yuan Bohua and Zhou Qiongyue remained motionless, waiting for Yuan Chaokang to finish his formal ceremony. Yuan Bohua then stepped forward and helped Yuan Chaokang up. He didn't take any credit for it, saying, "Actually, it's all thanks to your mother. She's such a kind mother!"
"My mother is the best mother." Yuan Chaokang really believed so. No matter what he wanted to do, as long as it was not excessive, his mother would always fulfill his and his brother's wishes.
Even if he just wanted to be a playboy, his mother didn't say no, and she earned the title for him early on.
If he had no fate with parents in his previous life just to meet his mother in this life, he can only be thankful now.
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