Chapter 265 Leaving the Palace
Chu Ci's flattery completely flattered the emperor, "Not bad, not bad. I didn't make a mistake in choosing him."
After saying this, the emperor paused and said, "How about this? I'll make an exception and return the Fan family's courtyard and the previously confiscated property to you. Also, I heard that you, Yixin, like to tinker with farmwork, so I will grant you a farm and a hilltop so you can do whatever you want. Yixin, are you satisfied?"
"Yixin, thank you." Chu Ci knew that if he didn't continue, the emperor would really lose face, and he would probably be accused of being ungrateful.
But after thanking him, Chu Ci still asked persistently: "But, Your Majesty, Chu Ci still wants to know what kind of person my boss and partner is?"
"After all, if we work together at the Imperial Women's Academy and our personalities don't mesh, and our philosophies conflict, it will be difficult to run the academy successfully, and we'll disappoint the Emperor's high hopes."
This time, facing Chu Ci's persistence, the emperor was in a very good mood, with a warm smile on his face. "Don't worry, the thing you worry about won't happen. I will let the Queen take on the position of dean."
"The Queen has always been very clear-headed and righteous. She won't interfere in the daily affairs of the academy."
"But if there are any ignorant people who dare to cause trouble in the academy, Yixin, you can take action to deal with them without any worries."
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Not only that, but as soon as the emperor finished speaking, his personal eunuch, Zhang Rang, approached Chu Ci with small, respectful steps, holding a token in both hands. "Princess Yixin, this is the token that the emperor had me prepare this morning, allowing you to enter the palace at any time."
If it was just the position of vice-president of a women's college, perhaps no one present would be moved by it. However, even the usually calm eldest prince and the free-spirited fifth prince could not help but be moved by the token that Zhang Rang presented.
Chu Ci immediately knew that this was a rare and valuable item, so he quickly put the token away. His movements were quick and careful, as if he was afraid that the treasure would fly away.
He asked Zhang Rang slyly, "Eunuch Zhang, could you explain this token to me?"
Zhang Rang had never seen anyone so familiar and yet so bold.
He was startled and subconsciously looked up at the emperor sitting above him. Seeing the emperor nod slightly, Zhang Rang finally breathed a sigh of relief and explained to Chu Ci, "In the Great Zhou, those who possess such a token are extremely rare. There are no more than three in the entire Great Zhou."
"This is the fourth one you have received, a testament to the Emperor's favor and trust in you. This token not only allows you to enter the palace to see him at any time, but also allows you to move freely within the palace. In case of emergency, you can even dispatch the palace guards."
"Your Majesty trusts me so much?" Chu Ci heard this, his face filled with disbelief. He was flattered and quickly knelt to express his gratitude: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace. I will do my best to live up to your trust and run the women's college well."
"I am willing to work hard and devote myself to this mission. Even if faced with numerous difficulties and dangers, I will never retreat. I will make the Imperial Women's College a beautiful part of the Great Zhou and cultivate many outstanding female talents for the Great Zhou."
No one refuses to hear good words, not even the emperor. The emperor's face was filled with joy, and he laughed heartily three times. "Good, good, good. I believe that with your ability and wisdom, you will complement the empress and run this Imperial Women's Academy with great success."
"I have high hopes for you. Please do not let me down. If you encounter any difficulties in the future, please report them to me and I will take care of it for you."
"Yes." Chu Ci replied.
Even the queen nodded in response with a smile.
Only Concubine Shu had a gloomy expression. Her son was injured, but neither she nor her son had gained anything.
He couldn't help feeling a little dissatisfied, but he didn't dare to show it. He could only grit his teeth secretly and complain about the emperor's injustice in his heart.
The emperor, who was in a good mood, didn't pay much attention to this little action, and even took the opportunity to praise Princess Minghui several times.
The emperor, in a good mood, didn't pay much attention to this little action.
He even took the opportunity to praise Princess Minghui several times. With a smile on his face, he said softly, "I heard that Minghui is a smart and well-behaved child. Princess Yixin, let Minghui follow you in the future. Firstly, she can learn more, and secondly, she can have a companion."
"Why..." Concubine Shu was full of dissatisfaction, but as soon as she opened her mouth, the eldest prince shook his head slightly at Concubine Shu, signaling her not to be impulsive.
The emperor was very pleased with the eldest prince's actions. Then, the emperor looked at the eldest prince and said earnestly: "You are injured this time, so you need to recuperate well. After you have recovered, go to the Ministry of Revenue to gain some experience and help me. The Ministry of Revenue has complicated affairs, so you need to study hard and must not be careless."
Although the eldest prince knew that the emperor would not treat him unfairly, he finally felt relieved when he heard this. He quickly knelt down to express his gratitude: "I will not let you down. I will do my best to serve you and the court."
The Emperor treated the Fifth Prince equally well, saying directly, "Fifth Prince, you will go to the Dali Temple. Besides assisting with cases, you can also gain some experience. Furthermore, you spend the most time with Princess Yixin, so you can help her. Women have many difficulties in their daily lives, so you should take care of her."
Upon hearing this, the Fifth Prince's face lit up with joy, and he quickly knelt to express his gratitude: "I will obey your order and do my utmost to help Princess Yixin and contribute to the affairs of the court."
At this point, the emperor's purpose in summoning Chu Ci had been achieved. So, the emperor simply waved his hand and said loudly, "Come here, escort Chu Ci and his wife out of the palace."
Afterwards, attendants respectfully led Chu Ci and Fan Jingrui out of the palace.
Although the emperor returned the Fan family's house, it had been uninhabited for more than two years, so it inevitably looked dilapidated and messy.
Chu Ci and Fan Jingrui decided to find an inn to stay in temporarily and then pack up everything later.
Unexpectedly, upon exiting the palace, Feng Yan's steward was already waiting respectfully. "Princess Yixin, Master Fan, my master knows that you two currently lack a suitable place to stay, so he has instructed me to prepare a separate courtyard. I have come to guide you, and I hope you will not despise me."
"Your master? Feng Yan?" Chu Ci thought for a moment and then asked.
When the old servant heard this, his eyes flickered slightly and he pondered in his heart.
In the capital, no matter how high or low the official rank is, everyone respectfully addresses his master as Lord Feng.
But the person in front of you is Princess Yixin, and you can't take her lightly.
The more this happened, the more respectful the old servant became, and he quickly replied, "Yes."
If it were someone else, Chu Ci would have refused without hesitation.
Chu Ci pondered Feng Yan for a moment. Feng Yan always acted prudently, and since he had some friendship with him, his kindness must be genuine. With this in mind, Chu Ci said, "Okay, lead the way!"
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