Eunuch Dexi flicked his whisk, bent down, and respectfully said to Han Xiao, "Let me congratulate Young Master Han first."
After saying that, he looked at Chu Jinglin who was standing in front of him with a meaningful smile in the corner of his eyes.
Chu Jinglin had a blank expression on his face. He looked at Han Xiao with suspicion in his eyes and said, "Han Xiao, accept the order!"
When Han Xiao heard the word "receive the order", his eyelids jumped, and then he knelt on the ground respectfully. Han Mingyuan and Han's mother, who had hurried over, also knelt behind Han Xiao.
Chu Jinglin waited until all the Han family members had arrived before he took out the imperial edict and read it out: "The Emperor, by the Mandate of Heaven, decrees that... because... I hereby confer the title of Marquis of Qingping. Han Xiao, please accept the edict." (I've searched a lot of information but couldn't find out how to write an imperial edict, so I'll just leave it as it is. Please forgive me QAQ.)
Han Xiao lowered his head and took the imperial edict with both hands, wanting to see what was written inside, because he was still daydreaming when Chu Jinglin read it just now and didn't hear it clearly at all.
After seeing Han Xiao receive the imperial edict, Eunuch Dexi stepped forward and said with a smile, "Young Master Han...oh no, he's now the Marquis of Qingping. Our congratulations are correct, right? These are all rewards from His Majesty the Emperor. Your Majesty, please take a look."
As he said this, the eunuchs behind him immediately laid out all the things for Han Xiao to see.
Han didn't look closely, these rewards were nothing to him.
Han Mingyuan was confused as he looked at the boxes of things being carried in, and had no idea what was going on.
He wanted to ask Han Xiao but felt that now was not the time, so he could only drag Han's mother in to sort out the things that the emperor had rewarded him.
The young master hasn't gotten up yet. Logically, he shouldn't miss a show, but both Chu Jinglin and Eunuch Dexi seem to have forgotten about this person.
Han Xiao bowed to Eunuch Dexi and said, "Thank you for making another trip today."
As he spoke, he quietly stuffed a purse into Eunuch Dexi's hand. Han Xiao had watched a lot of palace fighting dramas when he was bored in modern times, so he knew a little about the ways of the world.
Sure enough, after receiving the purse that Han Xiao stuffed into his hand, Eunuch Dexi's face was even more wrinkled with smile: "Oh, Marquis Qingping, you are too polite. This is what our family should do. But now you are also a marquis. Next time you attend the palace banquet, you must bring your family to see it and get to know more people..."
Han Xiao immediately understood what Eunuch Dexi meant, and also understood why the emperor wanted to confer the title of Marquis on him.
After all, the emperor had known for a long time that he was the one who did the cement and concrete thing. He didn't confer the title of nobility on him earlier or later, but only after Eunuch Dexi met the young master. Even a fool could guess the emperor's purpose.
I guess Chu Jinglin also saw it, so he was a little cold towards Han Xiao today.
He probably thought that Han Xiao deliberately pushed the young master in front of the emperor for his own future.
Han Xiao touched his nose when he thought of this. If Chu Jinglin thought so, he would be wronged.
He really just wanted to know the emperor's attitude. In case the emperor hated the young master to the core, he could take precautions in advance.
Fortunately, although the emperor was a bit of a scumbag, at least he had no ill will towards the young master, and even seemed to protect him in some way.
Now Han Xiao felt much more relieved, because no matter what happened, Han Xiao would always prepare for the worst, and the same was true when he came to the capital.
Han Xiao exchanged a few words with Eunuch Dexi with mixed feelings, while Chu Jinglin stood aside without saying a word.
Eunuch Dexi also knew that the Third Prince was probably still averse to his presence, so he simply said goodbye to Han Xiao: "Well, I have delivered the imperial edict. My Lord, you should go back and rest early. The Third Prince still has some matters to be handled, and I have to return to serve His Majesty, so I will take my leave now."
After saying this, he bowed to Chu Jinglin before slowly stepping back and getting on the carriage to go back.
After everyone had left, Han Xiao brushed off the dust on his robe, thinking that this was a difficult thing in ancient times where one had to kneel at every turn.
"Okay, Third Brother, let's go in first. Ruanruan hasn't gotten up yet, so we probably have to wait for a while."
Chu Jinglin nodded lightly, without saying anything to Han Xiao, and walked towards the Han family first.
He had come to the Han family secretly many times, so he was quite familiar with the Han family.
Seeing that Chu Jinglin ignored him, Han Xiao shrugged his shoulders and followed Chu Jinglin in.
The young master was still asleep, so Han Xiao had breakfast served. The people from the palace came early this time, so Chu Jinglin probably hadn't eaten anything.
After Han Mingyuan finished his work, he wiped the sweat from his forehead and clasped his fists to Chu Jinglin: "Third Prince!"
Chu Jinglin treated Han Mingyuan much better than Han Xiao. He immediately stepped forward to support Han Mingyuan: "Uncle, there is no need to be polite. Just call me Jinglin."
Seeing Chu Jinglin so easygoing, Han Mingyuan felt much more relaxed: "Okay, then I'll call you Jinglin."
In fact, there is nothing wrong with Han Mingyuan calling Chu Jinglin's name. After all, Han Mingyuan is Mr. Qinghe's closed disciple, and can be regarded as the junior brother of the current emperor, although this identity was obtained by the emperor with a thick face.
In ancient times, people attached great importance to inheritance. Once a teacher, always a father. In this way, Han Mingyuan is still Chu Jinglin's elder.
Not to mention the relationship with the young master.
Therefore, Chu Jinglin has always treated Han Mingyuan with great respect, which is also one of the reasons why Han Xiao helped Chu Jinglin so wholeheartedly.
"Alright, Dad, we're already so familiar with the Third Prince, it's a bit strange for you to say that."
Chu Jinglin nodded in agreement with Han Xiao's statement.
Han Mingyuan glanced at Han Xiao unhappily and said, "You're the only one who talks too much. Go check if Ruanruan is up."
"Uncle Han, I'm not in a hurry. I came here today on orders from the emperor, so I can stay a little longer. Let Ruanruan sleep a little longer. He's also very tired right now."
"That's right. Ruanruan slept late last night. If we wake him up now, he might not be energetic. Let's eat first and talk while we eat."
Han Xiao asked the two of them to sit down. It seemed that the law-abiding Han Mingyuan and the strict Chu Jinglin looked more like father and son.
Both of them were so arrogant and refused to relax for a moment.
Han Xiao shook his head and felt a tingling sensation on his back. He quickly threw this strange thought away.
Ever since Chu Jinglin learned that the emperor was going to confer the title of marquis on Han Xiao, he couldn't eat or sleep well. He thought about it again and again but couldn't understand what the emperor was thinking.
I ran to Han's house early in the morning and didn't have breakfast. Now after all the trouble, my stomach is growling with hunger.
Now that I have met Han Xiao, I suddenly feel that Han Xiao’s purpose is not important anymore.
Just fill your stomach first.
The few of them ate breakfast slowly. Han Xiao patted his abdominal muscles, as if he had accidentally eaten too much.
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