The War God Uncle's Delicate Wife

"The imperial edict arrives——"

Just as everyone was still whispering and discussing Jiang Li's sudden disappearance, suddenly, a sharp and thin voice came from behind. The voice was like a thunder, instantly breaking the noisy atmosphere and causing everyone to look back.

Zhang Fugui was wearing a gorgeous official uniform, holding a bright yellow imperial edict high in his hands, and walking towards the crowd at a steady pace. His arrogant look made people see at a glance how proud he was at the moment.

Seeing this, everyone present did not dare to neglect and hurriedly knelt on the ground, respectfully preparing to receive the order. For a moment, the whole scene became silent, and only Zhang Fugui's slightly dragging footsteps could be clearly heard.

After Zhang Fugui walked to the front of the crowd and stood still, he cleared his throat, then slowly unfolded the imperial edict in his hand and read aloud: "The Emperor decrees that the Dali Temple Minister Jiang Xing has made outstanding contributions in the disaster relief work in Qincheng, which is very gratifying to me. I hereby promote him to the position of Zuodu Yushi and grant him 100 taels of gold to commend his merits. In addition, Jiang Li, the eldest daughter of the Jiang family, generously donated a large amount of money and materials in this disaster relief operation, and also demonstrated extremely high moral cultivation. Therefore, I hereby confer her the title of Xihe County Master, and grant her another 100 taels of gold and 100 pieces of silk and satin..."

As Zhang Fugui finished reading the announcement in a rhythmic manner, the long list of rewards left everyone in the Jiang family dumbfounded. They had never expected that the emperor's reward to Jiang Li would be much greater than that to her elder brother. Especially the title of county lord, which directly proved that Jiang Li's so-called "disappearance" a few days ago was not a rumor, but that she had indeed gone to the disaster area to participate in the rescue work.

However, the matter did not end there. Then, Zhang Fugui took out another imperial edict and began to read it out with the same solemn expression. It turned out that the second imperial edict was a reward to Xie Ci, the son of the Xie family. After the two imperial edicts were read out, the people of the Jiang family and the Xie family kowtowed and thanked the emperor, shouting in unison: "Thank you for your grace, long live our emperor!" This passionate shouting echoed for a long time in the empty field, showing everyone's gratitude and awe for the emperor's gift.

In the originally noisy and crowded crowd, the servants from various court officials' houses were seen in a hurry and panic. They squeezed out of the crowd quickly like frightened birds. Everyone was in a hurry, as if there were wolves chasing them, and they couldn't wait to escape from this place of trouble.

These people knew very well that they had to rush back to their respective residences and report the current situation of the Jiang family to their masters in detail. Because no one wanted to repeat the same mistake as the two ignorant women who dared to speak ill of Jiang Li last time and ended up with a miserable end.

Back then, the two women had only said a few words behind their backs, and were mercilessly taken away by the well-trained guards of the Prince Regent's Palace. For a time, the entire capital was shaken, and everyone was in awe of the majesty of the Prince Regent's Palace.

What is even more shocking is that although the two women were eventually released, they were faced with an even more tragic fate. One of them was hastily married off by her parents to a remote and barren land thousands of miles away; the other was sent to a cold and lonely nunnery, where she lived out her remaining life with the company of a green lamp and an ancient Buddha.

Not only that, even other families that once had close ties with these two families were now trying to avoid them, drawing a clear line with them and severing ties, fearing that they would be implicated and get into trouble.

After Jiang Xing respectfully received the imperial edict, Yuanchu, who was standing beside him, quickly stuffed a heavy, bulging purse into Zhang Fugui's chubby hands. Zhang Fugui raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing an imperceptible smile, and did not refuse, and took the purse into his arms.

You know, usually those inconspicuous eunuchs under his command were responsible for announcing the decree. However, today he personally took the initiative to take on this task. His purpose was naturally to find out more for the emperor. After all, the emperor was very concerned about whether the powerful regent could successfully marry a wife.

At this time, Jiang Xing smiled and politely made an invitation gesture to Zhang Fugui, and said softly: "Eunuch Zhang, you have taken the trouble to come here to convey the imperial edict. It is really tiring. Why don't you move to the mansion to rest for a while and have a cup of fragrant tea?" Zhang Fugui narrowed his eyes and looked at the youngest Zuodu Yushi of the Shang Dynasty with a smile on his face. He couldn't help but secretly admire: this person is so young, but in just two years, he can be promoted from a small Dali Temple Secretary to such a high position. He is really young and promising, and his future is limitless!

Facing Jiang Xing's enthusiastic invitation, Zhang Fugui quickly waved his hand and declined politely, "Oh, Master Jiang, you are too polite! I have the emperor's order and I have to return to the palace as soon as possible to report." Zhang Fugui was no ordinary person, as he had been able to serve the emperor for many years. How could he not know this bit of worldly wisdom?

Hearing Zhang Fugui's words, Jiang Xing nodded to show his understanding. Then, he bowed again and said, "In that case, I will not force you to stay. When I have free time in the future, I will invite you to my house again to drink tea and chat." After that, Jiang Xing smiled and watched Zhang Fugui turn around and leave.

Seeing this, Zhang Fugui quickly bent down and bowed deeply, as a token of his gratitude for Jiang Xing's kindness. Then, he walked briskly and disappeared at the end of the street...