freenovelworld Chapter 145: Princess Fuxi
Chapter 145: Princess Fuxi
Yan Feng carefully helped Li Degui down from the carriage.
After standing firm, Yan Feng first raised his eyes and carefully looked at the Shen family's courtyard, then turned his head to look at the lively scene under the big poplar tree over there. After a little thought, he respectfully invited Eunuch Li into the Shen family.
As soon as he entered the yard, Yan Feng raised his voice and shouted, "Where are all the Shen family members? Come quickly and set up the case to receive the order!"
This loud voice instantly broke the original tranquility in the yard.
When Shen Li and the young boy Qi beside her heard the sound, they turned around almost at the same time.
When Shen Li looked up, he saw a young eunuch with a white face and no beard standing in his yard. He looked quite majestic and no one dared to underestimate him.
Bai Jin also heard the noise at this time, and hurriedly walked out of the house with a serious and solemn expression. Shen Xuan followed him closely and came to the yard together.
The person who went to call Shen Shaodong also hurried back. When Shen Shaodong heard that the emperor had an imperial decree to issue to the Shen family, he was surprised and happy. He quickly put down what he was doing and a large group of people rushed over behind him.
After all, this is the emperor's decree. Who wouldn't want to join in the fun and see this rare scene?
So, the Shen family hurriedly carried out a large table that they usually used for eating and placed it in the middle of the yard. Then the whole family knelt in the yard in an orderly manner.
Not only the people from the Shen family, but also the villagers outside the door who heard the news, all knelt on the ground, with their heads lowered and holding their breath. The whole scene was solemn and dignified.
Li Degui looked at the scene in front of him and felt extremely satisfied. A faint blush appeared on his face. He felt very honored that the whole village welcomed him so solemnly when he came to announce the decree. His back unconsciously straightened a little.
He first calmly adjusted his clothes, ensuring his appearance was neat and proper, then he slowly opened the imperial edict, cleared his throat, and read aloud:
"By the providence of Heaven, the Emperor proclaims: I have observed that Shen Li, the Lord of Fuxi Township, Qingshan County, has a heart for the people and has spread his blessings far and wide. He has used his extraordinary power to pray for rain, alleviating my worries about drought and saving the people from disaster.
He invented the art of movable type printing, which enabled literature to be widely disseminated and the rise of culture was imminent.
Bringing high-yield grain seeds to alleviate people’s livelihood difficulties, the granaries are gradually filled, and the people have a place to rely on.
Her contributions to the country are unparalleled. I hereby promote her to the title of Princess of Fuxi County, grant her a thousand taels of gold, five hundred bolts of silk and satin, ten boxes of jewels and jade, and grant her a manor house in Qingshan County, a thousand households of food, an annual allowance of one hundred taels of silver, and one hundred bushels of rice.
To show his merits, I hope he will uphold his original intention, continue to share my worries, and benefit the people. I decree this! "
After the imperial edict was read, the villagers outside the door fell into a brief silence, as if they were all digesting this shocking news.
A moment later, the crowd erupted in exclamations and whispers.
"Wow, Fuxi Xiangjun has actually been promoted to County Lord. This is such a great honor!"
"The Shen family is truly prosperous now. Princess Fuxi is truly a capable person. She is even being paid by the emperor."
"That reward is too generous! A thousand taels of gold, and so much silk, satin, jewels, and jade."
Everyone was talking to each other, their eyes full of envy and awe, and their gazes towards the Shen family courtyard were filled with a bit more respect.
At this time, several young eunuchs came in one after another, carrying boxes of gold, pieces of cloth, and various glittering jewelry and jade in an orderly manner. There were dozens of boxes of rewards in total, which were placed in the Shen family's courtyard one by one, filling the courtyard. The scene was really spectacular.
Li Degui then said softly, "Congratulations, Princess Fuxi. Come and receive the decree!"
Everyone hurriedly shouted in unison: "Long live the emperor!" The sound echoed in the yard, full of awe and respect.
Shen Li was originally busy holding the curious young man Qi beside her, but when she heard this, she no longer cared about him. She quickly let go of his hand and ran towards Li Degui. When she got to him, she knelt down respectfully and stretched out her hands to receive the order.
Li Degui looked at the little girl in front of him with lowered eyebrows and a smile on her face, and he felt more and more satisfied. He nodded slightly and said, "My Lady, you must continue to serve the emperor well in the future!"
Shen Li still had that sweet smile on her face. She accepted the imperial edict with a smile and took out the purse that Bai Jin had helped prepare. She handed it to Li Degui and said, "I will, don't worry, eunuch. Please tell the emperor that I have been thinking about how to repay his kindness every day!"
Li Degui felt relieved when he heard this. He took the purse, touched it secretly, put it in his arms, nodded with satisfaction, and approached Shen Li, whispering, "I came here this time because I have something to ask Master Bai."
Shen Li was so smart that she immediately understood what he meant. She deliberately raised her voice and said loudly, "Eunuch Li, let's have dinner at the Shen family today. There are delicious pig-killing dishes today. You must come and try them!"
After saying that, he smiled warmly at Li Degui, and his look was so hospitable.
Li Degui nodded with satisfaction, thinking: I don’t care that my godfather has been praising Fuxi for his intelligence. He is so smart at such a young age, and his future is limitless!