Murong Zhi said helplessly, "Ayu, there's no need for such formalities. Why are you being so distant with your elder brother?"
Murong Yu looked up at Murong Zhi and said, "When it comes to matters of state, there is a distinction between ruler and subject, and propriety cannot be disregarded."
“Outside of national affairs, my elder brother is still my elder brother.” The unspoken “still the person I respect most” was omitted.
The two brothers looked at each other and smiled.
The two discussed the arrangements for the imperial examinations in October for a while, and after having lunch together, Murong Yu got up and left.
After he left, Murong Zhi returned to Enhua Palace and summoned Zhao Cheng.
Murong Zhi said, "This is an imperial edict rewarding those who contributed to the flood relief efforts. Go and proclaim it." He then handed the edict to Zhao Cheng.
Zhao Cheng bowed and accepted the imperial edict: "This servant obeys the decree."
Huangfu Mansion
In the study, Huangfu Hua gave his grandfather a vivid account of his trip to Jiangnan to handle business and provide disaster relief.
At first, Old Master Huangfu was fairly satisfied with what he heard, but when he heard Huangfu Hua say that he had donated all the surplus grain from all the shops in Jiangnan, he couldn't help but exclaim in surprise, "What did you say? You donated all the surplus grain?"
Huangfu Hua: "Yes, Father, besides the Bai family, our Huangfu family donated the most in this disaster relief effort. The Bai family was able to donate more than us because their main branch is over there. Otherwise, our Huangfu family would definitely have won first place." There was a hint of regret in his voice as he spoke.
Grandpa Huangfu's chest heaved with anger. He asked again, "Were the supplies transported in the later shipments also donated?"
Huangfu Hua: "No, not really. We didn't donate anything we didn't need, but we donated all the grain. The grain for the resettlement area and the grain for reinforcing the dikes all came from our Huangfu family."
"Father, you have no idea how grateful the local people are to our Huangfu family. Just think about that scene, Father, you didn't see it..."
Huangfu Hua couldn't hear his father's voice anymore, so he looked up in confusion and saw that Old Master Huangfu was pressing his hand to his chest. He asked anxiously, "Father, what's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"
While asking the question, he leaned over and reached out to pat Old Master Huangfu on the back.
He then shouted to the door, "Someone come quickly and bring the doctor back!"
Looking at Huangfu Hua like this, for some reason, the old man Huangfu's turbulent emotions suddenly calmed down.
He thought to himself, "Oh well, although this brat is a bit dim-witted, he's my only son, and he's also a filial son."
The urge to beat her son subsided.
Grandpa Huangfu glared at Huangfu Hua with annoyance and said, "Alright, I'm fine."
Seeing that his father was really alright, Huangfu Hua breathed a sigh of relief and murmured, "It's good that he's alright, it's good that he's alright."
Completely unaware, he almost faced family discipline.
Old Master Huangfu: "..."
Old Master Huangfu calmly said, "Do you know how much money the Huangfu family has lost because of your actions this time?"
Huangfu Hua honestly replied, "I don't know."
Huangfu Hua: "Father, this can't be considered a loss. We're doing a good deed. Besides, Prince Yu said he would report it to His Majesty and reward those who have contributed. Our Huangfu family will definitely be rewarded as well."
He finished speaking with a smug look on his face, waiting for Old Master Huangfu to praise him.
Old Master Huangfu felt a lump in his throat and picked up a wooden stick to strike Huangfu Hua. Seeing this, Huangfu Hua quickly darted out of the study and dodged around in the yard. The father and son chased each other around the yard, creating quite a lively scene.
As he chased after him, Grandpa Huangfu shouted, "You brat, you're going to drive me crazy!"
"You dare to hide? Stop right there!"
Huangfu Hua looked aggrieved: "Father, it's one thing if you don't praise me, but why do you have to hit me? You're really being unreasonable."
"Then please put down the stick. If you promise you won't hit me, I won't dodge."
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