: Ennoblement

Hearing this, Emperor Hongwen was startled at first, and then said angrily: "Am I so unbearable in your eyes?"

"That's true. I also believe you, but where is the next emperor?"

For Emperor Hongwen, Lu Yaoyao still trusts him, but he can never say that he trusts him completely. The emperor has many things on his mind. No matter whether he is sincere or not, in Lu Yaoyao's view, he still needs to keep a safe distance.

There are some things that you must not touch. Not only that, you can't make too much money. Isn't Shen Wansan in his previous life a living example?

Emperor Hongwen smiled inwardly when he heard her words. He thought that if nothing unexpected happened, his next successor would be Prince Jin. He didn't know what she was worried about?

But having said that, Emperor Hongwen was quite satisfied that she could have such a clear mind. People are afraid of not being clear-headed, especially in the center of power. Once the mind is not clear-headed, big problems can easily occur.

"I will hand over these salt mine resources to the imperial court, but it will not be in vain. I want to ask the emperor to give me something."

She had thought about it from the beginning. The salt mine resources must not be kept in her own hands, but must be handed over to the court. Not only for her own safety, but also for the court to have this wealth, the country would be better off.

Only when the country is good can her life be stable, right?

"Oh? Just say whatever you want. I can't be stingy when you give me such a big gift."

In fact, even if Lu Yaoyao didn't say anything, he would still give something, but he was a little worried about what to give.

"Your Majesty, you also said that this is a great gift. Is the promotion enough?"

Hearing this, Emperor Hongwen was startled, and Wang De beside him was also quite surprised. Lu Yaoyao had always given them the impression that he was relatively indifferent to fame and fortune, and he never seemed to care about titles or anything like that.

That’s right. Didn’t you take the initiative to resign when you were still the Country Lord?

What happened today? You actually offered to be promoted?

What is the rise of the princess? Princess?

Could it be that she knew something?

Thinking of this, Emperor Hongwen looked at Lu Yaoyao nervously and asked: "Wanfu, do you want to be promoted?"

"Huh? Can the princess be promoted further?"

Lu Yaoyao was a little confused by his words.

"Ah?" Emperor Hongwen's mind was a little overwhelmed.

Isn't it asking if it's enough to be promoted? Why doesn't it seem like it's not the case?

"No, I just want to ask if it's enough. If it's enough, and I can't be promoted, I just want to ask the emperor if he can give my share of the credit to the Lu family?"

The Lu family has always wanted to change their family and break away from the merchant family. This was her grandfather's dream. Anyway, her title has come to an end. Her credit cannot be wasted, so let's find some benefits for the Lu family.

"I see."

Emperor Hongwen suddenly understood, then smiled and nodded repeatedly: "That's okay, but you still have a lot of merit that you haven't been rewarded for, why don't you give it to the Lu family as well?"

Emperor Hongwen was very grateful to the Lu family. If Lu Yaoyao had not been fully supported by the Lu family when he was young, he would have been killed by Xu Zhao and his wife.

As for Lu Yunjun's relationship, he has always wanted to express his gratitude to the Lu family, but he never had a reason. Now that Lu Yaoyao has this intention, he naturally doesn't mind giving more.

After thinking for a moment, he said, "How about I make your grandfather a county uncle?"

"County uncle?"

Lu Yaoyao was a little surprised. This is a count. How can it be so simple?

She originally thought that it would be great to have a county boy or a county son, but Emperor Hongwen actually gave it to the county uncle so generously?

She immediately asked hesitantly: "Is this in compliance with the rules? Is it too high? Will the people in the court have any objections?"

"What opinions can they have? If they have any opinions, they will get 40% of the salt mine resources, and I will give them to the county uncle."

"Besides, it's too late for some of them to be happy about the 40% salt mine resources. What's your opinion?"

Hearing what he said, Lu Yaoyao quickly smiled and said, "In that case, I would like to thank the emperor for the reward."

Later, Emperor Hongwen asked Wang De to draft the decree in person, and then went to the Lu family with Lu Yaoyao.

Soon the carriage arrived at the door of Lu's house.

"Eunuch Wang De, please wait a moment, I will go in first to prepare."

"Your Majesty, if you are ready, just let me know."

Wang De smiled and nodded.

Lu Yaoyao turned around and walked towards the front door of the Lu family. When the servants of the concierge saw her, they quickly stepped forward to salute her respectfully and say hello.

This is the highest-ranking master of the Lu family.

Lu Yaoyao smiled and nodded in response, walking inside without stopping.

I quickly found the old man, and I was not in a hurry to talk about the knighthood. I just said that there was an imperial edict and asked the old man to send someone to call back everyone at home.

This is a big deal, and everyone in the family must know it as soon as possible.

As soon as Mr. Lu heard about the imperial edict, he immediately sent people outside to find his two sons.

During his time in the capital, he had experienced the matter of receiving imperial edicts several times, and he had become proficient in arranging them.

While going to inform his two sons, he told his two daughters-in-law to prepare the incense case.

After busying for a while before everything was ready, Lu Yaoyao arrived at the door in person.

Looking at Wang De, he said apologetically: "Mr. Wang De, I kept you waiting for a long time."

"Princess, you are such an old slave. This is a big happy event, so you should be well prepared."

Lu Yaoyao smiled and led Wang De into the Lu family. At this time, the incense table had been set up. As soon as Wang De unfolded the imperial edict, Mr. Lu took the lead and led others to kneel down. Lu Yaoyao also walked over. Just as he was about to kneel down, Wang De

He quickly said: "Princess, you don't have to, the emperor said you don't have to kneel."

Lu Yaoyao nodded.

Soon after Wang De finished reading the imperial edict, the kneeling people of the Lu family stayed where they were.

His face was full of disbelief, especially Mr. Lu who was the most confused. He had done nothing. How could he be knighted so easily?

And he's still an earl? What on earth is going on?

Could it be that there was a mistake in the imperial edict?

Seeing their expressions, Wang De smiled and gave an explanation, and everyone suddenly realized that it was Lu Yaoyao who had made another meritorious service and specifically asked the emperor for grace.

"Grandpa, take the order quickly."

Mr. Lu didn't have time to express his gratitude that he had a good granddaughter. He quickly thanked her loudly and raised his hands to receive the imperial edict.

Then he stood up with Lu Yaoyao's help.

"Congratulations to Mr. Lu. Oh, no, I should call you Mr. Lu from now on. You have a good granddaughter."

Wang De smiled and congratulated.

When Mr. Lu heard him calling him Sir Sir, he was happy and uneasy at the same time. Everything happened so fast that his brain couldn't keep up.

"Thank you, Mr. Wang De."

Lu Yaoyao was the most sober person among the Lu family in the room. As he spoke, he also pulled his eldest aunt.

Mrs. Zhao reacted immediately, handed over her purse, and said respectfully: "If you are not busy, sir, please come in and have some water and wine. I will let you go there in person in this cold weather."

"Madam, you are very polite. It is an honor for our family to serve the emperor, not to mention such a happy event."

"There is no need for water and wine. Our family has to return to the palace to recover."

After that, he saluted Lu Yaoyao and Mr. Lu, said goodbye, turned around and left with the others.
Chapter completed!