There were many speculations.
Could it be that Chi Yan's actions angered His Majesty?
But judging from Grandpa Fu's expression, it doesn't seem quite right.
Lady Hou seemed to have guessed something, and disbelief flashed in her eyes.
She forced a smile and asked, unwilling to give up, "Eunuch Fu, has our young master Yan offended His Majesty in any way?"
Chi Yan, who was at the center of the controversy, was also confused and looked up at Eunuch Fu.
A hint of pity flashed subtly in Eunuch Fu's eyes as he chuckled and said, "Madam, don't worry, it's a good thing!"
"His Majesty heard from Vice Minister Liu of the Court of Judicial Review that Young Master Chi has suffered an injustice and has been misunderstood and slandered by the world. He has truly been wronged. To express his condolences, His Majesty specially ordered me to come and clear Young Master Chi's name. And here I am, he has also bestowed many gifts upon him."
He tucked the whisk into his arm, and the little eunuch behind him immediately presented the reward.
A quick glance revealed a row of gleaming gold ingots, along with some pearls and agates. It was likely that they knew Chi Yan's character and were catering to his tastes.
"..."
The surroundings were completely silent.
Everyone was filled with mixed feelings. How could Chi Yan, such a good-for-nothing scoundrel, have the honor of worthy the Emperor to personally send someone to appease him?
Madam Chi was relieved and immediately regained her energy.
After the imperial decree was announced, a moment of silence ensued. Eunuch Fu stepped forward and helped the still bewildered Chi Yan to his feet, smiling as he said, "Second Young Master, get up quickly. You've really been wronged this time! Who could have imagined such a thing would happen?"
Although his mind hadn't quite processed what was happening, Chi Yan skillfully raised the corners of his lips and began exchanging pleasantries with Eunuch Fu: "It's just a small matter, why would His Majesty need to worry about it? It's too kind of you to make the trip yourself..."
If he wants to make someone happy, there's nothing he can't do!
As expected, Eunuch Fu was all smiles as he was coaxed: "Young Master Chi is indeed a clever man!"
The old lady and the lady of the house both looked somewhat stiff.
They considered themselves superior and naturally refused to lower themselves to flatter a eunuch, and they also deeply despised Chi Yan's behavior.
But undeniably, there was a hint of sourness in it. Eunuch Fu was a favorite of the emperor, yet he always acted distant and polite in front of them, while he was able to chat happily with Chi Yan.
As Eunuch Fu was leaving, he glanced at Shen Tangning and said, seemingly casually, "Look at my memory, I almost forgot something important! Miss Shen, Her Majesty the Empress asked me to pass on a message to you. She misses you terribly, as you haven't been to the palace for a long time."
The air fell silent for a moment, and all sorts of complicated gazes fell on Shen Tangning.
Her eyebrows curved slightly, and her attitude was humble and respectful: "Please ask the eunuch to tell Her Majesty that after I finish dealing with the matters at hand, I will send a letter to the palace to pay my respects."
Her aunt is standing up for her. She had to avoid suspicion before, but now that the truth has come out, she's going to help her get revenge.
"Alright, I will definitely pass on the message."
After Eunuch Fu left, the stagnant atmosphere slowly came to life.
Shen Tangning stood up and helped her mother-in-law up as well.
She looked around and saw that both the old lady and the lady of the house had stiff faces, as if they had swallowed flies. With a slight smile, she asked in a puzzled tone, "Grandmother, should we still ask for family discipline?"
The old lady paused, glanced at the imperial edict in Chi Yan's hand, and felt a lump in her throat. Now she had contradicted herself. Her face twitched slightly, and her tone was neither warm nor cold: "His Majesty has spoken, what else can I say?"
Did Chen Tangning go to the palace to complain to the Empress right after Chi Yan was punished?
Rubbing her temples, a breath of stale air rising in her chest, the old lady reluctantly turned her eyes away and said listlessly, "That's enough, I'm tired, you may all leave."
Chi Yan raised an eyebrow slightly and bowed respectfully: "Grandson thanks Grandmother for her magnanimity."
What magnanimity!
The old lady's eyelids twitched, and she could only swallow her pride and the blood.
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