Shen Qingzhou covered her lips and whispered:
"Brother Liang, that imperial edict looks like it's used for official appointments and dismissals... Are you going to be promoted?"
Liang Zhou's face fell, but the next second he put on a fake smile and walked forward respectfully.
Oh no, I’m not really going to be promoted, am I?
When I think about Zhu Lan and his friends in the capital, they work like dogs every day.
Liang Zhou felt his scalp tingling and he wanted to cry but had no tears.
"The Emperor, in compliance with the Will of Heaven, proclaims:
Yingcang County in Yunzhou had experienced turmoil and the people had suffered a lot. When Liang Zhou came to power, he achieved outstanding results in governance. The people of Yingcang County lived and worked in peace and contentment, and trade prospered. He can be regarded as a model of state governance.
I have been there in person and was impressed by his ability to govern."
From what he said, it looks like he's going to get promoted!
Who come save him!
Liang Zhou lowered his head with a sad and angry expression.
I wonder if it would be helpful if I hugged your Majesty's thighs and cried again.
The voice of the young eunuch announcing the decree continued:
“…I hereby grant Liang Zhou the title of ‘Marquis of Yingcang’. Although he will not leave his place, his glory will shine in all directions.
I hope you will continue to defend the land and protect the people, and prosper the country.
This decree was shown to the entire court and all officials to highlight Liang Zhou's virtue.
So decreed."
Liang Zhou looked up suddenly, surprised:
"Not leaving the place? I will still stay in Yingcang County?"
The young eunuch smiled and nodded.
"I obey your order. Long live your Majesty!"
The other officials attending the banquet were stunned.
A little girl from Yingcang County, quietly transformed into a marquis? ? ?
No, this is too magical, isn't it?
An official from the Ministry of Personnel who knew the inside story saw his colleagues' faces full of envy and nudged them with his elbow:
"Don't be jealous. Do you know how capable the Liang County Magistrate - oh no, Lord Ying Cang - is?
In Yingcang County, grain production tripled within five months, and bandits were almost eliminated. Last autumn, three people from Yingcang County alone passed the imperial examination!
And the things that his people did among the common people...tsk tsk tsk, this marquis is definitely not an ordinary person!"
When the others heard what he said, they thought about it for a moment and all felt that it made sense. They all sighed that Your Majesty had a good eye for people and was indeed a wise man.
…
The wedding banquet lasted for several hours and ended in the evening.
The guests were drinking to their heart's content and knew they couldn't disturb the newlyweds from doing something "good" so they politely said goodbye and left.
Zhu Lan stepped out of the mansion, his steps were slightly unsteady and his eyes were slightly drunk.
Shen Qingzhou staggered past her and smiled:
"Master Prime Minister, it's still early... Let's go, call some more people and go to my place to have another fight!"
Zhu Lan quickly waved his hands, smiled and said that he really couldn't handle the alcohol and wanted to go home.
Shen Qingzhou’s face was full of regret, and he went to look for other people.
Zhu Lan walked for a while and turned into an alley. He saw no officials passing by.
The drunkenness in his eyes disappeared in an instant.
She dodged through a courtyard gate and headed straight towards the Imperial Fragrance Pavilion.
Lights were lit up on the streets of the capital, and the rooms in the Imperial Fragrance Pavilion were filled with warmth.
By the time Zhu Lan arrived, most people in the wing had gathered and it was bustling with activity.
There is a large round table in the middle of the room, big enough to seat thirteen or fourteen people.
There was a long table on one side of the wall, on which were several baskets of fresh fruits and vegetables, meat, and many cutting boards.
Everyone was busy washing vegetables and cutting meat together.
"Liang Zhou! Lend me your sword!"
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