Eunuch Gao came to announce the imperial edict, which was nothing more than praising Duan Qingxi for his great achievements, his virtuous and intelligent character, and how much the emperor and empress valued him.
After saying so many polite words, the focus is naturally on the countless rewards.
Gold, silver, jewelry, antiques, and curios were all given to her, and she was even given several mansions and houses, leaving it to Duan Qingxi to decide how to deal with them.
That’s not all, the emperor even gave her a golden medal of immunity from death and a token allowing her to enter and leave the palace freely.
Even Duan Hong and Duan Sijin were shocked. Although Duan Qingxi had followed Helian Sheng to provide disaster relief and suppress bandits and had made great contributions, he should not be given such a large reward.
Gold, silver, jewelry and mansions are easy to deal with. After all, they are external possessions and it doesn't matter how much you give.
But this golden medal of immunity from death and the token that allows free entry and exit of the palace are not available even to the princes and princesses!
Duan Hong does have a golden medal of immunity from death, but that was earned through his military merits over the past decade!
Seeing everyone's expressions, Eunuch Gao was very satisfied.
Although he was also surprised by the emperor and empress's rewards, he understood what they were thinking.
Duan Qingxi helped the Ninth Prince to successfully provide disaster relief and suppress bandits, and even saved the life of the Empress. This favor alone was enough for the Emperor to treat her specially.
What's more, Duan Qingxi is the only female disciple of Master Qingyuan, and according to the information the emperor has sent back, her future achievements cannot be underestimated, so the emperor naturally wants to win her over.
Duan Qingxi was also a very good person. He knew that Eunuch Gao was the most favored person around the emperor, so he naturally gave him a lot of good things.
Eunuch Gao might not necessarily covet these things, but his affection for Duan Qingxi increased because of this action.
Nowadays, there are many people who are arrogant and domineering because of a little favor, but there are very few who know how to win people's hearts like Duan Qingxi.
Eunuch Gao said a few polite words and then left. Duan Qingxi also found an excuse to return to his own courtyard.
Duan Sijin got along well with the person he met outside, so he left the house.
Duan Hong was about to leave when Chen called him.
“Big Brother!”
Duan Hong looked back at her, but Chen didn't say anything. Instead, she poked Duan Ming secretly.
Duan Ming hesitated, not knowing how to start. But after thinking for a moment, he said, "Brother, are you free? If you are, could you please lend me a hand and talk?"
Duan Hong really had nothing to do. Seeing him like that, he thought he had something important to tell him, so he dismissed the servants on both sides and walked towards the main hall with Duan Ming.
After seeing Chen follow, Duan Qingqing and Chen Xuaner looked at each other and naturally followed.
But they took two steps, looked at Duan Shishi behind them, and asked, "Shishi, do you want to go and take a look?"
Duan Shishi knew at a glance why Duan Ming and Chen were looking for Duan Hong, and their actions were exactly what she wanted.
However, because of what happened two days ago, Duan Hong was very disappointed with her. Now he was reluctant to talk to her when they met. Naturally, she would not go up to join in the fun.
"No, you guys go ahead. I'm not feeling well, so I'll go back and rest first."
Duan Qingqing didn't doubt it. She nodded and told her to have a good rest, then she pulled Chen Xuan'er to catch up.
In the main hall.
As soon as Duan Hong sat down, he looked at Duan Ming and Chen and asked, "What do you want to say?"
Chen and Duan Ming exchanged a glance before stepping forward and saying with a flattering smile, "Brother, some things are your eldest wife's affairs, so it's not easy for us to say anything. However...we are all family, and it's not good for us to keep some things in our hearts, so we'll just speak out."
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