Grandpa Huangfu was old, and after running for a while he couldn't run anymore. He stopped and panted heavily.
Seeing this, Huangfu Hua stopped running and went forward to comfort the old man.
Huangfu Hua: "Dad, I'll call for you, please don't get agitated..." His voice was pitiful and hesitant.
After saying that, he closed his eyes with a look of resignation to his fate.
Old Master Huangfu: "..."
The stick in his hand was raised high, but in the end, it did not fall.
Old Master Huangfu threw down the stick in his hand and said, "Fine, I'll let you off this time."
Upon hearing this, Huangfu Hua opened his eyes and smiled so broadly that his eyes disappeared from his teeth. He then hugged Old Master Huangfu's arm and said, "I knew you were the best, Father." Old Master Huangfu couldn't help but raise the corners of his mouth a little, but he quickly suppressed it so that Huangfu Hua beside him wouldn't see it.
At this moment, Madam Huangfu walked into the courtyard, her face beaming with joy, and said, "Master, Eunuch Zhao has come to announce the imperial decree, saying that His Majesty has bestowed a reward. Let's hurry to the front courtyard."
Huangfu Hua was excited upon hearing this and urged, "Father, hurry, let's go collect the reward."
Looking at Huangfu Hua, whose eyes were shining and whose face was full of joy, Old Master Huangfu thought to himself, "This silly boy is probably beyond saving. Fortunately, the Huangfu family still has some wealth, which should be enough to ensure that he will live a life of comfort and ease."
The group arrived at the front yard.
Zhao Cheng: "Huangfu Hua received the imperial decree. By the grace of Heaven, the Emperor decrees: 'Now, the Jiangnan region is suffering from floods. Officials and the people have worked together to overcome the difficulties, which is excellent! You, the imperial merchant Huangfu Hua, are virtuous and generous, and have donated gold and grain to relieve famine and provide relief. You have not only contributed to the Emperor's grace but also helped the starving people in their time of need. I am deeply gratified. Therefore, I hereby commend the Huangfu family for their benevolent business and bestow upon them a plaque as a reward. This is my decree!'"
Huangfu Hua and his entourage knelt and bowed, saying, "This humble subject accepts the decree and thanks Your Majesty. Long live the Emperor!"
Huangfu Hua stood up to receive the imperial decree. The old master Huangfu gave Zhao Cheng a red envelope and said with a smile, "Thank you for making this trip, Eunuch."
After Zhao Cheng and his group left, Old Master Huangfu turned around and saw Huangfu Hua staring intently at him.
Grandpa Huangfu coughed lightly, feeling a little awkward, and stepped forward to pat Huangfu Hua on the shoulder, saying, "Not bad."
Huangfu Hua finally received praise from his father and left the mansion satisfied. He was going to find Duan Yang to share this good news.
Two weeks later
Jiangnan Bai Family
Grandpa Bai held the imperial edict of commendation in his hand, his hands trembling with excitement. He carefully handed the edict to Bai Feng beside him, saying excitedly, "Xiao Feng, quick, take this and put it on the altar in the house. This...this is the highest honor for our Bai family!"
"Great, great... I never thought I'd live to see this..."
Bai Feng replied, "Okay," and respectfully accepted the imperial edict as he walked into the inner room. Bai Feng was also very excited. Although merchants were wealthy, their status was not high. To receive such an award from His Majesty was an unparalleled honor.
When Grandpa Bai saw Bai Feng come out, he asked, "Xiao Feng, is Xiao Qing still at the farm?"
Bai Feng: "Yes. A few days ago, he was busy in Tianzhuang cultivating sweet potato vine seedlings and distributing them to various villages for planting. Recently, he has been going to Xiling Mountain every day. I don't know if he is looking for something. The people in the village wanted to go into the mountain to help, but he refused."
Old Master Bai: "Listen to him, and tell people not to bother him."
Bai Feng: "Yes."
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