Traveling through ancient times: living a different life

The carriage slowly drove to the palace gate. The soldiers guarding the gate saw that it was the emperor's personal eunuch Chang, checked the token, and quickly let the carriage pass. The carriage entered the large square inside.

Bi Yue thought the layout here was somewhat similar to the Forbidden City. It covered a large area, with an independent hall every few dozen meters. It was magnificent, with glazed tiles sparkling in the sun. It was solemn and dignified, demonstrating the emperor's dignity and majesty.

Everyone got off the carriage and followed Eunuch Chang, walking all the way inside, crossing the Jinshui Bridge and passing through two or three palace gates before arriving at the hall where the emperor held court. There were many ministers inside, standing on both sides, roughly dozens of them.

In order of rank, those at the end are officials of lower ranks, and those close to the emperor's throne are high-ranking officials above the third rank.

The hall was magnificent, with golden dragons surrounding the pillars on both sides. The space in the hall was tall and wide. From afar, a man could be seen sitting at the top. He wore a crown and looked extremely majestic. It was Jiang Yuchuan, the king of Changping State.

According to Luo Chen, the emperor is almost 50 years old, but he is well maintained and looks like a middle-aged man in his 40s. This was indeed the case when he saw him today.

Led by Eunuch Chang, everyone walked slowly forward from the entrance of the hall, and the ministers on both sides whispered to each other.

Bi Yue was also looking for familiar figures. The further she walked, the more she saw the Fifth Prince, Han Shaoqing and the Luo Cheng brothers. It seemed that they were all here to receive the title today.

Standing about four or five meters away from the throne, Eunuch Chang motioned Biyue, Chen Chen, and the four people to stand still. Then the six of them knelt down in front of Jiang Yuchuan who was sitting on the throne, and shouted, "Your Majesty, long live the emperor!"

The emperor's majestic voice came from above, "No need to bow, everyone. You are all pillars of our Changping State. Stand up quickly."

Seeing that among the six people who stood up, there was a beautiful girl about fourteen or fifteen years old, he asked, "You are Chen Biyue."

"That's exactly what a folk girl is."

"You helped General Han on the front line, crushed the bandits, incorporated Jingguo into the territory of my Changping Kingdom, saved the lives of countless soldiers, opened a medical school, prepared food and grass for the army, and personally escorted food and grass to Zhu Jingtang's army, discovered iron ore, and helped the poor.

All of these are important matters that benefit the country and the people. You are an extraordinary woman who has made many contributions. You are still young, about the same age as my daughter. I intend to adopt you as my adopted daughter and make you a princess. Are you willing?"

Bi Yue thought to herself: I was just about to help my aunt find the murderer, and I needed power in my hands to better avenge my family. Then I felt sleepy, and then the emperor, this great man, sent me a pillow. That's great.

"Thank you, Your Majesty. I am willing to do so."

"Well, I am very happy to have a daughter today."

All the ministers congratulated the emperor in unison for having another daughter, and the whole country celebrated.

The emperor took out the imperial edict and handed it to the eunuch beside him. Eunuch Chang took the imperial edict and read it aloud, "By the will of Heaven, the Emperor proclaims: Chen Biyue, who is knowledgeable and sensible, noble but frugal, diligent in following the rules, upright and harmonious, virtuous and prudent, a beautiful lady of honor, is hereby canonized as Princess Rong'an.

A reward of 5 taels of gold, 10 taels of silver, 10 boxes of jewelry, 100 bolts of silk and satin, and a princess's mansion. This is my decree!"

After the eunuch finished reading, he said to Bi Yue below, "Princess Rong'an, please accept the imperial edict."

Bi Yue took the imperial edict with both hands, knelt down and kowtowed, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace."

The emperor said, "Rong An, please stand up."

Bi Yue stood up and stood aside, waiting for the rewards for other people to be announced.

The emperor took out a scroll of imperial edict, and Eunuch Chang unfolded it and read aloud, "By the providence of Heaven, the Emperor proclaims that Han Shaoqing has made an unprecedented contribution on the battlefield of Jingguo this time, and is hereby conferred the title of Duke Dingyuan, the first rank, and is granted 10 taels of gold and silver, 10 boxes of jewels, and 50 bolts of silk and satin.

The eldest son, Han Chengyuan, was made General Huwei, of the third rank, and was granted the title of Prince Dingyuan. He was given 1000 taels of gold, 5000 taels of silver, three boxes of jewellery, and 3 bolts of silk.

The second son, Han Chengzhang, was made a general of Yunhui, a third-rank official, and was promoted to Viscount, with 1000 taels of gold, 5000 taels of silver, 3 boxes of jewelry, and 30 bolts of silk.

The youngest son, Han Luochen, was given the title of General Zhongde of the third rank, and was given the title of Viscount. He was also awarded 1000 taels of gold, 5000 taels of silver, 3 boxes of jewelry, and 30 bolts of silk."

After reading it, he handed the imperial edict to Han Shaoqing.

He took the imperial edict and kowtowed with his three sons, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace."

"Lord Dingyuan and the three generals, please stand up!"

He took out another imperial edict and handed it to the eunuch next to him. He read it loudly, "By the Will of Heaven, the Emperor decrees that Chen Chen be appointed as a third-rank general of Tiger Power, with 5000 taels of gold, 5 taels of silver, 50 boxes of jewelry, bolts of silk and satin, and a mansion.

Chen Dong was the captain of Zhendong, a sixth-rank official, with 1000 gold, 2000 silver, two boxes of jewelry, and 20 pieces of cloth.

Captain Chen Nanzhennan, sixth rank, was rewarded with 1000 gold, 2000 silver, two boxes of jewelry, and 20 pieces of cloth.

Chen Xi was appointed as the commander of Zhenxi, sixth rank, and was awarded 1000 gold, 2000 silver, two boxes of jewelry, and 20 pieces of cloth.

Chen Bei is the Zhenbei Captain, rank six, and is awarded 1000 gold, 2000 silver, two boxes of jewelry, and 20 pieces of cloth. "

After the eunuch finished reading, he handed the imperial edict to Chen Chen.

He took the imperial edict and said to the emperor, "Your Majesty, the five of us are from an unknown island off the coast. Please grant that deserted island to me."

When the ministers in the hall heard her words, there was an uproar. They had just received so many rewards, but now they wanted the emperor to give them the Nameless Island. This was a bit greedy.

Seeing this, Bi Yue immediately knelt down and said to the emperor, "I met Chen Chen on the Nameless Island and have lived there for more than three years. They have taken care of me during these years. The Nameless Island is like their home. I hope Your Majesty will grant the deserted island to them."

"You five have also made great contributions in this battle. Since Princess Rong'an has proposed it, I will grant Wuming Island to Chen Chen and the others."

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your consideration." Everyone knelt down again to thank the emperor.

The emperor spoke at the head, "You all should stand up. According to the ancestral system, the army will be rewarded together after it arrives in the capital. However, you are all pillars of the country. In this war to recover the country, you have made immortal contributions. Therefore, you will be rewarded in advance today, and the palace banquet will be held after the army arrives."

Eunuch Chang said loudly, "Let's adjourn the court today."

After saying this, the emperor and Eunuch Chang got up and left.

The ministers also withdrew from the court and walked out of the hall.

The fifth prince came to Biyue and introduced her with a smile, "Yueyue, congratulations, this is my brother, the Crown Prince."

Bi Yue bowed and said, "Rong An greets His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."

"Royal sister, you're welcome. I've heard Xuan'er say a lot about you. After seeing you today, I can see that you are indeed extraordinary. You look as beautiful as a fairy."

"Your Highness, thank you for your praise."

Dongnanxibei, Luo Chen and Chen Chen all came over to pay their respects to the Fifth Prince and the Crown Prince. After a few greetings, they dispersed and left the palace.