Unexpectedly, Jiang Shen was very sensible and didn't ask for more.
After the banquet, when the family returned home, he still clung to his mother's embrace, holding her tightly against her chest, unwilling to part for even a moment.
Just then, the steward hurriedly walked in from outside the door and said with a solemn expression, "Master, Madam, someone from the palace has arrived."
Upon hearing this, everyone stood up. Before long, they saw that familiar figure—Eunuch Wang—walking briskly into the hall.
His face was beaming with joy, his eyes and brows radiating happiness.
When he saw that Lin Muheng was also present, he quickly stepped forward and respectfully bowed.
Lin Muheng smiled and looked at Eunuch Wang, a hint of curiosity in his eyes.
Upon seeing this, Eunuch Wang immediately understood and eagerly exclaimed, "Great news! This is truly a joyous occasion!"
Before he finished speaking, he quickly unfolded the bright yellow imperial edict he was holding and loudly proclaimed, "General Jiang, receive the edict."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Zhongyong dared not be negligent in the slightest and hurriedly led his entire family to kneel down and listen to the imperial decree.
Then, Eunuch Wang loudly proclaimed: "By the grace of Heaven, the Emperor decrees: The Jiang family has been loyal for generations, and the whole family are righteous men. Now, a thousand taels of gold are specially bestowed upon them to commend their merits; Jiang Huai is appointed as a second-rank General of the Cavalry, with the additional title of Dragon and Tiger General, and is granted a general's mansion; Jiang He is also appointed as a fourth-rank Imperial Guard to protect the Emperor. So be it."
Upon hearing the imperial edict, the Jiang family shouted, "Thank you for your great favor, Your Majesty! Long live the Emperor!"
Jiang Zhongyong respectfully accepted the imperial edict.
Jiang He was overjoyed; his elder brother had returned victorious and had even been promoted.
This is indeed a good thing.
But the emperor's eating manners were rather unseemly.
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