There was a huge crowd at the east end of Xiahe Village. The news that Zhu Ping'an won the top prize was like a catalyst, making the crowd boil.
Uncle Li, an old neighbor of Zhu Ping'an's house, once again sat on the roof of his house and had a clear view of the large formation in Zhu Ping'an's yard. Then he looked at the crowds of people climbing trees and stepping on feet outside Zhu Ping'an's house. Uncle Li
My old face is full of pride. Who can compare with me? You can see clearly without any effort.
But the big fat dog in Uncle Li's house is different. His voice was good two days ago, and he has only been barking for a day. Today, so many strangers passed by the door of the house, and the big fat dog barked at the top of his voice for a while.
Because there were too many strangers coming and going, the big fat dog barked and became too tired to bark anymore.
"Everyone has worked hard, drink some water and have a rest."
After Chen gave instructions to the carpenter Li Dahei, he warmly greeted the messengers to sit down for tea and a break. According to the previous news reports of Zhu Pingan, a scholar, a scholar, and the Hui Yuan Dynasty, these messengers received their rewards after reporting the news.
, basically just take a break and have a wedding drink before leaving.
"Ma'am, please wait a moment."
To Chen's surprise, the officer who announced the good news did not sit down in a hurry, but seemed to have some other errands.
"You're welcome, sit down." Mrs. Chen thought these guards were being polite, so she greeted her warmly. Mrs. Chen is always in high spirits on happy occasions. Her son won the top prize, and Mrs. Chen's mood couldn't be better.
So I couldn't hide the smile on my face when I spoke.
However, a scene that was beyond Chen's expectation appeared. Chen had just finished being polite, and then the scene that appeared in front of her made her open her mouth in surprise.
plop, plop
The guards in front of Chen all knelt down towards her, one after another, leaving Chen completely defenseless.
"What are you doing, get up?" Chen's eyes widened in surprise.
"The decree has arrived"
Just when Mrs. Chen was surprised, a well-spoken imperial edict came from behind her.
Chen turned around in surprise and saw the well-dressed man to whom she had just stuffed the red envelope, slowly opening a bright yellow scroll in his hand.
In fact, just when Mrs. Chen warmly greeted the guards to sit down, this man stood up and took out a bright yellow scroll. When the guards saw the man standing up, they looked at the scroll again. Knowing that, they did not hesitate to do so.
Kneel down.
The county magistrate quickly knelt down. The people watching outside in the yard dared to stand. They all knelt down in darkness. Uncle Li who was in isolation also knelt down on the roof without hesitation, and the brothers in the tree also knelt down.
They all knelt down on the tree branches with difficulty. Even Uncle Li’s big fat dog didn’t know who was holding its front legs and kneeling down.
There are only two people standing at this moment, one is the Master Fu Zun who is holding the imperial edict and reading it out. The other one is Chen.
The imperial decree has arrived. Kneel down quickly. Father Zhu, who had knelt down earlier, tugged on Mrs. Chen's clothes, and then Mrs. Chen knelt down belatedly.
Imperial decree?
The people in Xiahe Village were all shocked. It turned out to be an imperial edict. The ancestors and ancestors had a vision. This was the first imperial edict that Xiahe Village had seen in its history. This would give it a lot of bragging rights with people in the future.
Isn't it good news that Zhu Ping'an won the top prize? Why is there still an imperial edict? What is this edict for?
People's curiosity reached its peak at this moment.
"It is the destiny of heaven. The emperor makes the announcement." The master of the palace stood there holding the imperial edict and began to announce it.
"It is destiny that the emperor decides on?" Zhu Pingjun, who was kneeling in the corner, heard the beginning of the imperial edict and bumped his father Li Shouren, who was also kneeling in the corner, with his arm. He said doubtfully, "Dad, isn't it all destiny?
The emperor issued an edict?"
"What are the emperor's edicts and the emperor's regulations all the time? From now on, stop reading those books that have some but not some!" Upon hearing this, the uncle Zhu Shouren gave Zhu Pingjun a lesson with a straight face, thinking that Zhu Pingjun was too eloquent.
Envy, jealousy, and hatred made Uncle Zhu Shouren feel very depressed at the moment, and he was just venting his worries. Zhu Pingjun had already caught up, so it would be strange if the uncle didn't give him a good blow. Of course, he would wait until the imperial edict was announced.
After the palace master finished reading, he continued to read: "Zhu Ping'an's mother, Mrs. Chen, has a good reputation in her life. She is virtuous and virtuous, and she teaches her children well. I have ordered Zhu Ping'an's mother, Mrs. Chen, to be the Anren."
buzz buzz
Hearing this, there was a buzz in the courtyard. The imperial edict was actually for the Chen family? Does the emperor know the Chen family? Isn't the Zhu family's second son Ping'an Lang too powerful? All the villagers inside and outside the Zhu family's courtyard were shocked.
Already.
Uncle Zhu Shouren, who was kneeling in the corner, was so surprised that his jaw dropped. It was so unbelievable that Zheer actually asked for the title of Madam of Imperial Order for Chen?!
"Accept the imperial edict, Madam Zhu and Chen," the Master of the Palace said to Madam Chen after reading out the imperial edict.
"What is Anren?" Mrs. Chen received the imperial edict and asked with a confused look on her face.
"Anren is a kind of imperial title. Your Majesty's reward is for your son to be the top scholar in high school." Lord Fu explained, and then seeing that Mrs. Chen still looked confused, he smiled slightly, "Simply speaking, this is what everyone usually does.
The Lady Gaoming mentioned is of sixth rank."
"Mrs. Mao Ming Sixth Grade." When Mrs. Chen heard this, her eyebrows almost flew up, and she could hardly bear the excitement in her heart. Before she left, she said she wanted to earn a life for herself, but she still coaxed me like she was a coward.
Well, I didn't expect that Mrs. Gaoming was really won back by Xie'er.
What are you so proud of? Looking at the beaming Mrs. Chen, Mrs. Zhu and the eldest aunt, their sore teeth almost fell out.
My son is so awesome! He said he would earn his life for me! Some people must regret it.
Mrs. Chen raised her head and glanced at Mr. Zhu, Mrs. Zhu and her uncle and aunt. She was so proud that she almost went to heaven.
"Carpenter, make me a better watch frame. It needs to be carved." Mrs. Chen waved the imperial edict in her hand and stopped Li Dahei, a carpenter in the village, again.
"Congratulations on your peaceful life, congratulations on your peaceful life." The county magistrate came over and congratulated Chen with clasped hands.
"Master Qingtian" said that Chen was now very proud, but when she saw the county magistrate, Chen still subconsciously knelt down and bowed down because of her hierarchical mentality.
"Don't dare, don't dare, An Ren must not offend Xiaguan. An Ren is the sixth rank, and the lower official is only the seventh rank. Only the lower official has seen An Ren. How can An Ren worship the lower official?" The county magistrate said.
He quickly gave Chen a hand and wiped the unnecessary sweat from his forehead.
This behavior of the county magistrate made Chen feel even more dizzy.
The county magistrate then introduced Mr. Fu Zun to Mr. Chen and Mr. Zhu, who read out the imperial edict. Mr. Zhu and Mr. Chen paid their respects. Mr. Fu Zun praised Zhu Pingan endlessly, which made Ms. Chen even more elated.
The government officials and county officials had many affairs and could not stay for long, so they left quickly. However, a dozen of the messengers who brought the good news still stayed.
Farmer's wax wine and delicacies and game were soon served on the table in plates by the chief of the department of the neighboring village. Dozens of tables were set up outside Zhu Ping'an's house, where the servants who announced the good news and the villagers who were watching the excitement were all sitting.
We sat at the table and started eating and drinking lively.
"This Anren is a sixth-grade man, a real deal. When you saw the county magistrate, you all bowed to me."
"Here, from now on, I will have a salary of ten shi every month without doing anything."
Chen obviously spoke in a suppressed voice, but Father Zhu could hear clearly even though he was facing Chen from two desks away. He could even imagine how happy Chen was now, so Father Zhu also had a slightly dark face.
smiled.
"I am also at the sixth level, and Xie'er is no longer alone and weak."
After everyone had finished eating and drinking and dispersed one after another, Mrs. Chen said something leisurely to her uncle Zhu Shouren who was the last to leave. The meaning was very clear. It was in response to what Zhu Shouren said before the good news came.