Since the prince told them this, it must be a sign of his support, and perhaps this is a kind of preferential treatment he is giving them!
The people present were filled with mixed emotions, and they were somewhat distracted for the rest of the time, wishing they could go back and start preparing as soon as possible.
Fortunately, Prince Cheng and Princess Cheng saw through their intentions. Since they had achieved their goal for the day, they ended the banquet and let everyone leave.
So everyone began to say goodbye to King Cheng and his wife, and brought back various fruits as gifts from the Queen, including the lychees they valued most.
Tang Jian and his wife were kept behind by King Cheng, clearly because there was something else to discuss.
After all the guests had left, the Prince Cheng's Mansion returned to its usual quiet and solemn state.
The four children are still with Wei Yu, so the couple doesn't need to worry.
The King and Queen led the two to the study in the palace. After they were all seated, the King then spoke to the couple:
"Today's events deserve the greatest credit from you two, especially Madam Tang. Please accept our bow!"
King Cheng and his queen solemnly bowed to Lin Zao and Tang Jian.
Startled, Lin Zao and Tang Jian quickly stepped aside and helped the two up.
Tang Jian respectfully helped King Cheng up with both hands, then knelt on one knee and bowed to King Cheng with both hands clasped:
"Your Highness and Your Highness are too kind to us. We dare not accept such a great gift. We have only done what we should have done. We really do not deserve it."
Upon seeing this, Lin Zao also curtsied to Prince Cheng and his wife.
Now it was King Cheng and his wife's turn to help the two up. After a difficult time getting them both back to sit, King Cheng then said to Tang Jian:
“You don’t need to be so flustered. Everyone knows how much kindness we have received from you. You two deserve to be treated this way.”
Princess Cheng also held Lin Zao's hand and said frankly:
"Your Highness is right. You are all too formal. Every single good thing that has happened in the Prince's mansion has been accomplished without your help."
"If we take credit for your work as a matter of course, wouldn't we be ungrateful?"
King Cheng: "What the Queen Consort says is true. I do not yet have the authority to grant you higher status, but if that day ever comes, I will never forget you!"
As he said this, a burning ambition flashed in King Cheng's eyes; this was a promise he had made to Tang Jian and his wife.
Tang Jian and Lin Zao understood what Prince Cheng meant. "Your Highness, rest assured, your subordinates will certainly live up to Your Highness's expectations!"
The couple finally breathed a sigh of relief after returning to the general's mansion with their four children.
Along with them came countless precious gifts, priceless treasures, all bestowed upon them by King Cheng and his wife.
In fact, they understood what Prince Cheng and his wife meant. After all, those things were discovered by Lin Zao, and the recent good things that happened in the Prince's mansion were basically inseparable from Lin Zao's involvement.
The King and his wife probably worried that they would take all the benefits while Lin Zao didn't gain any reputation, and that Lin Zao would mind.
After all, the people who benefited should really thank Lin Zao, but the good reputation went to the Prince's Mansion.
Therefore, fearing that Lin Zao would feel wronged, the King and his wife sent generous gifts to the general's mansion and made such a precious promise to him in person.
It is important to know that people in ancient times valued promises the most, especially since King Cheng was a prince of the reigning dynasty and a person of high moral character, so he would not make promises lightly.
His solemn promise now is enough to show how much he values the couple and to reassure them.
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