The eunuch who came to announce the decree had an indifferent attitude and did not speak to Gu Zhaoduo at all along the way.

Gu Zhao tried to talk to him, "What's your surname, father-in-law? How do you call him?"

"How can a person who has been sentenced to death have a surname? Our family is now called Hsinchu."

Hsinchu's appearance is very gentle, he looks like a scholar, and his tone of voice and demeanor are calm.

Listening to his choice of words and sentences, it seems that he must have read books.

Gu Zhao looked for a topical side relationship, "How is Mr. Shen Yixiu?"

Shen Yixiu has followed Emperor Shouzheng since he was still a prince, and has experienced hardships with the emperor, and naturally received rich rewards.

Nowadays, Shen Yixiu is the ancestor among the eunuchs in the palace, and all the eunuchs are his disciples and disciples. Greeting Shen Yixiu is a very safe topic.

Unexpectedly, Hsinchu's reaction to this topic was even colder. "We will know when Mr. Gu arrives."

When Gu Zhao talked to him again, Hsinchu simply didn't say a word.

This made Gu Zhao feel a little uneasy.

Gu Zhao was no stranger to the roads in the palace. She thought about the purpose of Emperor Shouzheng's summons and followed Hsinchu all the way to Jiaotai Hall.

Huge pillars engraved with golden dragons hold up the high roof, bright yellow curtains hang on the gold brick floor, and the tall Boshan stove exudes fragrance.

Hsinchu led Gu Zhao to the throne and then retreated silently.

According to the rules, Gu Zhao couldn't look up and look around. When she saw the pair of boots embroidered with golden dragons, she knelt down and said, "My humble minister Gu Zhao, please see your majesty!"

Emperor Shouzheng's voice was full of vitality, and he didn't sound like an old man at all.

"Gu Zhao, please get up."

In front of this unpredictable emperor, Gu Zhao did not dare to slack off at all and stood up respectfully, "Thank you, Your Majesty."

"Lift your head and let me see."

Gu Zhao slowly raised his head.

Emperor Shouzheng was wearing a bright yellow dragon robe, with a long beard and a ruddy complexion. He stared at Gu Zhao's face for a long time and suddenly laughed, "Not bad, not bad."

Gu Zhao had no idea where these two "good ones" came from. He could only lower his eyes and look at the dragon pattern on Emperor Shouzheng's chest, his mind completely confused.

"The prince was assassinated in Huifa Temple this time, and it was thanks to your bravery that he rescued you. I summoned you to see him, just to see what kind of grace Lady Gu is like after receiving my colorful crane uniform and making new achievements."

"I am very satisfied when I see you today."

As he spoke, Emperor Shouzheng waved his sleeves and his voice was majestic.

"Come here, prepare a decree! Gu Zhao is loyal and brave, and has repeatedly solved major crimes. He will be rewarded according to his merits and promoted to Qingyi Yunhe, the Crane Control Division."

Gu Zhao was shocked in his heart, but he still had a look of gratitude on his face, and knelt down to receive the order to thank him, "I am a humble minister, Gu Zhao, I have received this holy grace, and I am willing to die for your majesty!"

"Gu Qing, please get on your own. Come and give Gu Qing a seat."

Gu Zhao was even more flattered by Emperor Shouzheng's offer of a throne.

Based on her understanding of Emperor Shouzheng in her previous life, this man was not a man with a father-son affection.

Just because she rescued the prince at Huifa Temple, do you give her such an honor?

Gu Zhao was sitting on the seat with half his buttocks, ready to get up at any time, looking trembling.

Emperor Shouzheng asked a few questions about the household affairs in a pleasant manner, and then heard the eunuch come in and report, "Your Majesty, the Crown Prince is here."

"Hurry and tell him to come in." Emperor Shouzheng raised his hand with a smile on his face.

Prince Qin Youzhen, wearing a sky-blue uniform with dragon patterns and a golden crown on his head, walked into the hall and was startled when he saw Gu Zhao.

Gu Zhao quickly stood up, waited for the prince to salute Emperor Shou Zheng, and then came forward to see him. "The humble minister Gu Zhao comes to see the prince."

"Lord Gu, there is no need to be polite. I heard that you had captured and killed those assassins in just two days. You are indeed worthy of being Caihe Lord Gu."

Emperor Shouzheng raised his hand, "I have just promoted Gu Qing to the rank of Qingyi Yunhe. The weather is fine today, so I have asked people to set up a banquet in the Imperial Garden. You can have a few drinks with Gu Qing on my behalf."

The prince bowed to accept the order. Although Gu Zhao was puzzled, he could only thank him.

Starting from the Jiaotai Hall, along the long palace wall, the prince's chariot moved majestically amid the crowds.

Gu Zhao followed beside him, moving his legs painfully, looking at the aloof prince, and kept cursing what the hell was this?

It sounds very honorable and honorable for the emperor to treat guests and for the prince to accompany guests, but now she would rather go back to her own courtyard and lie under the tree with Yuan Fu to bask in the sun and eat snacks...

The promotion came out of nowhere. She had to kneel down and kowtow when she saw the guests. She had to stretch her legs when accompanying guests in the car. No matter how many delicacies there were, she had no interest in them.

The banquet was placed in a pavilion in the imperial garden. The surrounding scenery was beautiful, with several trees and flowers in bloom, gurgling water, and a few birds chirping from time to time.

The prince waved all the people serving him to move away, and only he and Gu Zhao were left in the pavilion.

He first picked up the jug and poured a glass of wine for Gu Zhao.

Gu Zhao quickly stood up and tried to take the wine bottle, "How can you let His Highness do it? I'll do it, I'll do it."

The prince waved his hand, poured himself a glass, and said in a hearty voice, "Ms. Gu, please sit down. I have been ordered to accompany guests today, so don't be polite to me."

"Thank you, Your Highness." No matter what he was thinking, Gu Zhao had to show that he was moved and excited.
Chapter completed!