Light Dance Jiajing

As they were talking, Feng Shun came in and reported, "Your Majesty, Yan Song wants to see you."

The emperor frowned and said, "Tell him to wait."

Meng'er called Feng Shun and said to the emperor, "I will go with you. Although Yan Song is notorious, the prescription he gave me is indeed useful. I have always distinguished between gratitude and resentment, so I should thank him this time."

The emperor smiled and said, "Okay, then I have to think about what to reward him with."

The emperor summoned Yan Song to the west warm pavilion. Seeing the emperor and Meng'er sitting together, Yan Song hurriedly paid his respects to the emperor and then Meng'er. The emperor called him up and said gently, "The prescription you presented is very effective. The princess is happy and wants me to reward you. Tell me what reward you want."

Yan Song's old face smiled like a chrysanthemum, and he said humbly: "It is my duty to serve the princess. How dare I ask for any reward? I am loyal to the emperor and the princess."

It was rare for Yan Song to be so kind to her. She said, "I know Lord Yan's sincerity. You did a great job this time. If the emperor wants to reward you, just ask for it."

How could Yan Song ask for a reward? He was rich enough to rival a country, and the treasures in his home were no less than those in the palace. Besides, he knew the emperor's temper. He asked him to ask, but when he really asked, the emperor would be unhappy. With this emperor, you can only wait for him to reward you, depending on his mood, and just accept whatever reward he gives. So Yan Song continued to pretend to be a loyal minister, acting righteous and awe-inspiring, and just refused to accept the reward.

The emperor thought for a moment and asked him, "What position does your son hold now?"

Yan Song said: "My son Shifan is now the governor of Shuntian Prefecture."

The emperor said, "How about I grant him the title of Junior Secretary of the Imperial Treasure Department and a salary of the fifth rank?"

Yan Song was overjoyed, and immediately knelt on the ground, unable to hide his excitement and thanked the emperor for his grace. Yan Shifan was now in his thirties and had already been granted a fifth-rank official position, and it was the emperor who personally conferred the title. Who would dare to object? Moreover, what department was the Shangbao Division? It was the government office that managed the imperial seal. Although the imperial seal was kept in the palace and guarded by a special person, this position was very close to the emperor, and that meant that the person was someone who was completely trusted by the emperor. This was a great honor, and it further demonstrated the emperor's favor for him. He could more assuredly deal with the ministers who were short-sighted and always wanted to oppose him. Yan Song thanked the emperor happily and left. Seeing that there was no one else in the room, Meng'er looked at the emperor worriedly and said, "Yan Shifan's evaluation in history is no better than his father's. This father and son can be used, but we must be more careful. You can just reward Yan Song with some money. Why did you promote Yan Shifan's official position? Wouldn't that encourage his arrogance?"

The emperor said, "It's just a fifth-rank official, what kind of trouble can he cause? Don't worry about it."

At this time, Feng Shun brought in a tray of green cards in a very stupid way. The emperor's face sank, but he looked at Meng'er. Feng Shun faced the emperor, but actually glanced at Meng'er, and said, "Your Majesty hasn't turned over the cards for five days. Do you want to..." Meng'er was stunned. Didn't she throw Su Rui and Li Yingying's cards to him that day? Five days, that is to say, except for the first two days when he favored Su Rui and Li Yingying, he didn't turn over the cards again in the next five days. Meng'er's expression relaxed and she felt much more comfortable. The emperor had been paying attention to the changes in her expression, and he also breathed a sigh of relief. Meng'er raised his eyes again and saw Feng Shun looking at her eagerly. What does this mean? And why did you put the tray in front of me? Meng'er pushed the tray to the emperor and turned his head away. The emperor sighed for a long time and said, "Take it away. If the princess is not satisfied, there is no point in me doing anything."

Mei'er turned around and said, "I'm not unhappy, you... don't worry about me." The emperor still shook his head and motioned Feng Shun to take the tray away. Mei'er called Feng Shun and said, "Su Rui and Li Yingying, let's go with them, okay?"

The emperor nodded to Feng Shun, who quickly took the tray away. The emperor held Meng'er's hand and said, "Xiao Nan, if you feel uncomfortable, you must tell me. You are the only important person in my heart. Do you understand?"

Meng'er looked up at him and put her hand over his heart: "I'm the only one here, right?"

The emperor held her hand and said, "Yes, there will always be a place for you here, forever."

Meng'er leaned gently in her arms and murmured, "When can you take me away from here? Let's go to a place where no one knows us and start a new life, okay?"

The emperor blew into her ear and said softly, "Okay."