Chapter 129 This joke is not funny at all
When Fang saw her calm expression, she felt vaguely uneasy.
Could she have some hidden weapon to pull off a comeback? Impossible. Matters of reputation were no different from anything else; she couldn't explain them all with just one word.
Even though the master is such a smart person, he would definitely not believe her excuses.
Fang sent someone to invite Lu Guanxuan, and he hurried back.
Looking at the situation in front of the mansion, his brows furrowed.
"What's going on?"
With so many people gathered at the gate of Lu's residence, it must be a big show.
Fang was about to speak when there was a commotion outside the crowd, followed by a sharp and thin voice.
"The imperial edict has arrived!"
A hint of surprise flashed in Lu Zhiran's eyes.
Fang's heart suddenly skipped a beat, and a bad premonition slowly emerged.
The person who announced the decree was Feng Youcai, the most popular person around Emperor Defeng. This shows how important this decree was.
Who is this imperial edict for?
Without time to think, everyone knelt down.
Feng Youcai walked up to Lu Zhiran and said with a slight smile, "Pingle County Princess, please accept the order."
Lu Zhiran suppressed her doubts and spoke loudly, "Your servant Lu Zhiran accepts the order."
"By the providence of Heaven, the Emperor decrees. Three days ago, Princess Pingle entered the palace to accompany the Ninth Princess, but was deliberately slandered and her reputation was damaged by those with ulterior motives. I feel deeply ashamed. I hereby grant you a pair of jade ruyi, a gold jade pillow, a double-sided embroidered gold silk blessing and fortune pattern, and ten pieces of ice silk brocade... as a consolation. I decree this."
As the announcement was completed, the imperial guards came forward carrying boxes of rewards, and the entrance to the Lu Mansion was instantly filled up.
Fang's face was filled with astonishment and disbelief, and her silver teeth were almost broken.
The emperor actually personally issued an edict to clarify the matter for her. How could she have deserved this?
Lu Yingxi almost lost her composure on the spot and was held back by Fang.
Whether they believe it or not, this is the emperor's final conclusion on the matter, and they have to accept it!
Daring to question the imperial edict is like offending the emperor. How can they afford such consequences?
Lu Guanxuan was surprised, but more delighted.
This daughter truly wins the Holy Spirit’s heart!
Lu Zhiran, the person involved, was a little confused and didn't react at all.
Before leaving the palace, she had just apologized to the emperor. Although the emperor did not intend to blame her at that time, he did not seem to want to reward her generously or save face for her.
This imperial edict and reward are undoubtedly the most direct proof given to her by the emperor, and its weight is even heavier than what he said at the morning court today.
A surge of heat rose in Lu Zhiran's heart.
"Your Majesty, I thank you for your grace!"
Feng Youcai handed the imperial edict to her, seeming to see the doubt in her eyes. He whispered, "His Royal Highness Prince Jin advised the Emperor that the County Lady also contributed to his discovery of the gold mine. The Emperor was very pleased and granted her a special reward. The County Lady is a lucky star of the Great Qi Dynasty, and you deserve all this."
Lu Zhiran was stunned. He didn't expect that it was Xiao Yanci who asked for credit on his behalf.
How could he explain the origins of the topographic map and defense map without causing the emperor to become suspicious?
Suppressing her thoughts, she signaled Cui Fu to give Feng Youcai a heavy purse, and gave a gold leaf to each of the imperial guards who helped carry things. Everyone was shocked by her generosity.
Lu Guanxuan felt that she acted magnanimously and did not bring shame to the Lu family, and he was very satisfied.
He smiled and invited Feng Youcai and the others into his house for tea, and apologized repeatedly, "I should have welcomed you all into my house just now. It was really rude."
Before Feng Youcai could speak, Lu Zhiran apologized, "Of course I should, but Mother said I'm unlucky and need to step over a fire basin and drink talisman water before entering the house. To avoid disrupting my sister's marriage, I decided not to enter. This is truly disrespectful to Eunuch Feng and the other officials."
As soon as these words were spoken, Fang's face suddenly became very ugly. Lu Guanxuan didn't expect there would be such a thing, and he glared at Fang in anger.
Fang forced a dry smile and hurriedly explained.
"This is all a misunderstanding, a misunderstanding, Sister Ran. Mother misunderstood you just now. Mother has had the fire basin and talisman water removed. Please don't take it to heart."
Lu Guanxuan also tried to smooth things over and invited everyone to come into the mansion for a short visit again.
Feng Youcai had a smile on his face, but his tone was cold.
"I will not bother you any more, lest this imperfect person of ours should interfere with your marriage."
Fang's face turned pale instantly, and Lu Guanxuan's heart tightened.
"What are you talking about, Eunuch Feng? You are the most blessed person. We are already benefiting from your kindness, so how could we offend you?"
Feng Youcai still smiled and declined, "I have to go back to serve the emperor, so I can only drink this tea another day."
After saying that, he turned and left without waiting for Lu Guanxuan to say anything else. Lu Guanxuan's face suddenly looked unhappy.
Fang quickly shifted the focus, "Sister Ran, no matter how dissatisfied you are with me, you can't say it in front of Eunuch Feng. If Eunuch Feng misunderstands and the emperor hears about it, won't he also misunderstand me?"
These words touched Lu Guanxuan's heart. Regardless of what happened to Fang, Lu Zhiran was indeed too inconsiderate just now. How could she ruin her own family in front of outsiders?
Lu Zhiran didn't care about Lu Guanxuan's thoughts at all. She said coldly, "What I said is the truth. With so many eyes watching, I can't hide it even if I don't say it. Mother always says that I am unlucky. What if I really disrupt my sister's marriage, which is one in a million? It just so happens that the county lady's mansion that the emperor gave me is almost finished, so I will stay there for the time being."
Fang vomited a mouthful of blood.
If I really let her move to the County Lord's Mansion, I would have to bear the reputation of forcing the legitimate daughter away, which would be a loss of face.
"Master, look at Sister Ran. I was just joking with her, but she holds a grudge and wants to move out. If this gets out, where will your dignity be?"
Lu Guanxuan also felt that Lu Zhiran was being too pretentious, and his face suddenly darkened.
Lu Zhiran didn't buy it at all. "Mother, your joke is just trampling on my reputation, and it's not funny at all."
Lu Guanxuan said in a deep voice, "Sister Ran, stop messing around. You're getting married, how can you move out?"
"Since the Emperor has bestowed upon me the County Lady's Mansion, it's only natural that I should live there. What's wrong with that? Since my mother is so intolerant of me, why should I bother myself by insisting on getting close to her?"
Lu Zhiran was very firm in her attitude and refused to give in at all, causing Fang's face to become extremely ugly.
Lu Zhiran turned around and ordered people to take the rewards away. Seeing that she was serious, Lu Guanxuan glared at Fang again.
"What are you still standing there for! Hurry up and apologize to Sister Ran!"
The emperor has repeatedly praised Lu Zhiran, which is beneficial to Lu Guanxuan and the Lu family. Only a fool would let her move out.
Since Fang was the one who offended the person, she should bow her head and coax the person back!
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