Eunuch Fang slowly took out the imperial edict and read aloud: "By the grace of the late Emperor, it is decreed that the Third Prince be granted the title of Prince Jing and the Fourth Prince be granted the title of Prince Qin."
This simple imperial edict struck like a thunderclap, shocking everyone around it.
Lu Qingyan's lips twitched when she heard the word "Jing". Jing means to bring peace and stability to the country. She really didn't think that the Third Prince, who had accomplished nothing all these years, was worthy of this title.
What is the Emperor really thinking?
Thinking of this, Eunuch Fang felt somewhat uneasy. He knew exactly how these titles came about. The Emperor, after being reminded by someone, felt that the time was right to bestow titles upon his sons, so he ordered the Imperial Household Department to select a few titles, which he would then decide upon.
But after the results were presented, the emperor was busy favoring the newly promoted concubines, so he checked four characters in order, saying they were titles for the four princes.
Therefore, in the above order, the eldest prince is Prince Chen, the second prince is Prince Ning, the third prince is Prince Jing, and the fourth prince is Prince Qin.
Lu Qingyan was able to receive the title "Jing" because of her birth order.
It is clear that having a good ranking is sometimes the key to victory.
Lu Qingyan bowed and said, "Eunuch Fang, do you have time to tell me where my eldest brother, second brother, and our residences are located?"
Eunuch Fang smiled and said, "This matter is not under my jurisdiction. If Prince Jing wants to know, he should ask the Imperial Household Department."
He was telling the truth; Eunuch Fang would never interfere in matters that were not his responsibility.
Lu Qingyan readily agreed and personally saw Eunuch Fang off.
Because of this joyous occasion, the group of them left school early. Lu Qingyan returned to Feng Changgui's palace, and her face darkened after closing the door.
"Master~" Xia Zi called out cautiously, afraid that Lu Qingyan might be even slightly unhappy.
“Master, let this servant investigate this matter. Since Master wants to know—” he said, glancing cautiously at Lu Qingyan’s expression.
Lu Qingyan's expression returned to normal, and she sighed, "You're overthinking it. What does this have to do with Eunuch Fang?"
"Then Master..." Xia Zi was a little confused. Since it had nothing to do with Eunuch Fang, why did Master have such an expression?
Lu Qingyan couldn't tell Xia Zi everything, so she turned her face away and said seriously, "I'm just thinking about what kind of gift I should give my older brother, so my expression is a little serious."
And then, Xiaxiazi just believed it. How could he possibly guess the real reason?
Lu Qingyan's reason for being jealous was partly due to her title attracting attention. However, after thinking about it for a while, she came to terms with it. After all, she hadn't chosen the title herself; other people's envy and jealousy were their business. Could she possibly cater to everyone's feelings?
The other half of the reason lies in Feng Changgui's attitude. The Fourth Prince might not know about this important matter, but it's impossible for Feng Changgui to be completely unaware. And yet, knowing full well, he didn't mention it a word to him—what was he thinking?
Lu Qingyan didn't actually know if she should think this way.
In truth, Feng Changgui saw no difference between these titles; the emperor could bestow them upon whomever he pleased, and he, as the son, simply listened obediently without giving them much thought.
Lu Qingyan thought about it for a moment, but couldn't figure it out, so she put them aside. The one who was arguing was the Second Prince.
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