Eunuch Huang?
Chen Siyuan was shocked. This was the same eunuch Huang who had gained the old emperor's trust and later volunteered to be buried alive with him after the old emperor's death.
Judging from the other person's age and appearance, it should be that one.
Looking at him, Chen Siyuan felt a growing sense of respect for this person.
Many people think that it is Huang Gonggong’s good fortune to be able to serve the old emperor, but they don’t know that it is also the old emperor’s good fortune to be served by this man.
Chen Siyuan felt embarrassed to be held and wanted to get down, but Qiao Yuchen wouldn't let her. She could only lean closer and whisper, "Let me down."
"He's just a eunuch, what are you afraid of him for?" Qiao Yuchen's arrogance knew no bounds; he showed no respect even to a favorite of the old emperor.
"Nonsense! Eunuch Huang is here to read the imperial edict!" General Qiao reminded him from the side.
That good-for-nothing son can put on airs in front of others, but to put on airs in front of Eunuch Huang is just asking for trouble.
Chen Siyuan found it even stranger.
They came back at the perfect time, just as the imperial edict was being read out. Wasn't that forcing them to kneel?
Reluctant but knowing the rules, she whispered something in Qiao Yuchen's ear, and she was able to get down and kneel on the ground with the others.
She wondered to herself what important event could be so important that it needed to be announced at the door. She had never encountered such a scene in her past life.
Chen Siyuan was unable to calm down. After Eunuch Huang finished reading the imperial edict, she was completely out of sorts.
Eunuch Huang stood on the steps, slowly unfurled the imperial edict, and glanced at the crowd around him.
"By the grace of Heaven, the Emperor decrees: Chen Siyuan, the young mistress of the General's Mansion, is learned and sensible... She is hereby conferred the title of First-Rank Imperial Lady. This is the imperial decree!"
The sound seemed to have stunned everyone around.
What's going on?
A first-rank imperial consort?
General Qiao was a highly decorated general and held the rank of First Rank. Even though Madam Qiao was granted the title of Lady of the Imperial Decree, she was still considered a First Rank official. However, Chen Siyuan married Qiao Yuchen, who was now considered a Third Rank official due to his status as General Qiao's only son.
The title of a lady who has been granted the title of Lady of Imperial Decree for generations will never be higher than that of her husband.
What's so surprising about that? Chen Siyuan was actually granted the title of First-Rank Imperial Lady.
With this title, wouldn't Qiao Yuchen have to bow to his wife according to etiquette when they meet in the future?
What merit or ability does Chen Siyuan possess to receive such an honor?
Everyone was in an uproar, and even Chen Siyuan, who had lived two lives, couldn't remain calm.
She had no idea how she received the imperial edict or how she returned to the East Garden.
Chunlan and Chunping, the two maids, were also completely passive and couldn't react for a long time.
I don't understand what's going on.
Chen Siyuan almost died during this ordeal, but she never expected to return like this.
They were all maids and didn't know much, but they did know that with this title, Chen Siyuan would have a salary but no real power, and no one would look down on her anymore.
First-rank imperial consort.
You will be required to attend banquets held in the palace from now on.
Such an honor is unprecedented in the entire Shang Kingdom.
Everyone was puzzled by this sudden imperial decree.
If it were Madam Qiao who was bestowed the title, they could accept it to some extent. Why was it this merchant's daughter from a small town who was chosen?
Qiao Yuchen reacted quickly and immediately started celebrating with a big feast at Dongyuan.
When General Qiao heard about this, he rushed over.
General Qiao glanced at him, and Qiao Yuchen immediately invited him to sit down. "You seem quite happy?" General Qiao wondered if his son was a fool.
He was a third-rank official, but his wife was granted the title of First-Rank Imperial Lady.
"This is a good thing, why can't we be happy?"
Without outsiders around, the father and son can be more direct.
They're both people who don't like beating around the bush, and it's such a good thing, so they're quite direct in their speech.
"You're only a third-rank official, how come you've only been granted the title of a first-rank imperial consort?" General Qiao was furious at the thought.
Who knows how this will turn out by tomorrow morning's court session?
The capital is not peaceful right now. Not long ago, Xucheng was hit by a plague, which has only just been resolved. This sudden bestowal of such a title upon Chen Siyuan is putting the entire General's Mansion in the spotlight.
As expected, the son's return was too short, and he didn't understand the intricacies of the situation.
"What's there to be afraid of? What's coming will come," Qiao Yuchen said nonchalantly, downing a glass of wine in one gulp. "Besides, I don't think that old emperor is senile."
At this moment.
The imperial edict was read aloud at the entrance of the general's mansion, and this event quickly became a popular story.
Those who don't know the situation might think Chen Siyuan has some incredible luck to have such a fortunate life.
After many people found out, they started to take action.
I was initially envious and jealous, but after just one night, the winds of change shifted.
The reason for this extraordinary appointment is simply that Chen Siyuan was suspected of having improper relationships with certain individuals.
At this time, no one dared to openly say that Chen Siyuan and the old emperor had an ambiguous relationship, which was why such a good thing happened.
When General Qiao heard this on his way to court, he was so angry that his nose almost twisted out of shape.
On the contrary, Qiao Yuchen seemed carefree and oblivious to the impending disaster, accepting the congratulations along the way with equanimity.
......
General's Mansion.
The General's Mansion produced a First-Rank Imperial Lady, who even surpassed Madam Qiao and directly became Madam Qiao's Young Mistress.
From now on, Madam Qiao will not need to attend banquets or festivals held in the palace, but Chen Siyuan will have to attend.
Such an honor would be a slap in the face for Mrs. Qiao, but a great thing for Chen Siyuan.
......
Warm room.
Aunt Xu could no longer sit still.
Anyone with eyes could see that Aunt Guo intended to kill Chen Siyuan that day, and Chen Siyuan suffered as a result. It was even said that she almost died in the prison cell, but was later forcibly taken away by Qiao Yuchen. That day, the entire prison was filled with blood.
This was originally a disaster, but how come after going away for a while, she returned and became a first-rank imperial consort?
With this title, even if Aunt Guo manages to leave that place alive, she can easily suppress Chen Siyuan if she wants to do anything to her again, simply because of her status.
Qiao Zhen heard that her aunt was looking for her, so she came to see.
As soon as I entered, I saw Aunt Xu, who was fidgeting.
"Auntie—"
"Zhen'er, come here quickly." Aunt Xu pulled her daughter's hand and sat her down. "You've always been a decisive person, so tell me, what exactly happened?"
Qiaozhen smiled slightly, seemingly genuinely happy for Chen Siyuan, "I think my sister-in-law is a blessed person."
“You…” Aunt Xu thought she was quite insightful, but after hearing her daughter’s words, she was even more confused.
“Aunt, the imperial edict was read aloud by Eunuch Huang himself, so it can’t be fake. Aunt, don’t forget to pay your respects to your sister-in-law when you see her in the future.”
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