[Crazy, crazy.]
This was the only thought in Gao Lishi's mind.
Since ancient times, imperial power had always been supreme. He had heard that the Emperor empathized with the hopes of the old officials and allowed them to listen to the imperial edict without kneeling. He had also heard of arrogant and despotic officials, standing arrogantly as they listened to the imperial edict, but …
But even the most domineering and powerful officials would not tear off the last piece of cloth of imperial power. Making a eunuch kneel and read the imperial edict?
Does your grandmother know you are so awesome?
"Don't be afraid and don't think too much. I know you are here to pass on the imperial edict and represent the Emperor. It is because of this that you should kneel."
"In other words, your master should come and kneel. He should be extremely grateful to my grandmother because one after the other, he owes her two big favors. First, she taught a good grandson. Second, she did a good deed in the end."
"Otherwise, he probably wouldn't even have the chance to come and kneel."
Gao Lishi trembled in fear and did not dare to sweat.
[Heavens Empress, what did I hear?]
[What did I hear?]
[Are you serious?]
He revealed a smile that was uglier than crying. "Marshal … Marshal …"
"Of course, I understand you. I know it is not easy for you. Originally, you were sent to do this job, so you must have offended someone. But it doesn't matter, I will protect you in the future. After her burial, I will go to the imperial capital. The position that the Emperor conferred is a bit interesting, I am very satisfied. You can come and help me, just like Wei Zhongxian."
Sun Lang looked at Gao Lishi, his expression becoming more and more amiable. "Right now, we are in the middle of a funeral. In front of her, I have to be a good child, so I will tell you these things. But if you don't want to read it, it is not impossible. Now, memorize the imperial edict and you can go down and tell her."
Gao Lishi's face was bitter, but he also knew that there was no turning back. His heart was in turmoil. Seeing Sun Lang slowly stand up, he panicked and did not think about it anymore. He opened the imperial edict as fast as he could and read it. "By the will of the Heavens, the Emperor, the imperial edict says …"
Sun Lang quietly walked out of the house with his hands behind his back. Outside was a clear sky.
There were many people surrounding the courtyard outside. Some of them came to offer their condolences, while others came from their own residences. When they saw Sun Lang, they instinctively saluted together. This was the legendary person. Even now, they still felt that it was a lifetime ago that they could actually see a living legend.
Previously, when they heard that the Imperial Envoy had arrived, they were all moved. The things that had happened in the past few days were too much for their eyes to take in. First, they had come to attend the wedding, and in the end, it had turned into a funeral. They had been affected by the emotions of that day and had a lot of respect for the old lady. Most of them sincerely wished the old lady well, but they did not forget other more practical things … The return of the Jia family's marshal meant that many things would change. They had to consider the problem of betting.
Today, there was an imperial edict. The imperial edict was the best weather vane. The content of the imperial edict was enough to explain a lot of things. It explained the Emperor's intentions, the attitude of the imperial court, and whether Marshal Jia, who claimed to be able to summon the Heavenly Thunder to bombard the entire city and had the power of an immortal, was as awesome as the legends said.
In fact, many people had already seen the first signs.
This was because the eunuch who came in to deliver the imperial edict was not arrogant at all. After all, the eunuchs in the palace were the best at observing people's expressions, especially when they delivered the imperial edict. It was a barometer for determining the identity and fate of the person who received the imperial edict.
If the eunuch was arrogant and filled with murderous intent, then the content of the imperial edict would definitely be very bad. It would either be a reprimand or a demotion of an official or a confiscation of property and beheading. If the eunuch was expressionless and scrupulous, then the content of the imperial edict would not be anything special. If the eunuch was filled with a smile and looked like he was carefully serving someone, then the person who received the imperial edict would definitely be someone who held the emperor's heart. He would either be an important official or a young talent with a bright future.
This was most likely the case.
But if the eunuch who delivered the imperial edict was trembling with fear, as if he was about to be executed …
Damn, was this real or fake?
Many people were shocked.
They came of their own accord and paid attention to every movement in the room. They saw the eunuch who was scared witless and repeatedly kowtowing. They also saw the Marshal who was sitting on a small bench with a calm tone and a gentle face. This appearance and this manner made it seem as if the words "Ambitious and Ruthless in Troubled Times" were carved on his forehead.
As they watched, they broke out in a cold sweat. Because the surrounding temperature was constantly dropping, they seemed to be able to empathize with the Marshal's grief of losing a loved one. They were really worried that the Marshal would suddenly explode and crush the eunuch's dog head with one claw.
Then, the Ambitious and Ruthless in Troubled Times walked out.
They heard the eunuch's signature pronunciation and cadence as he recited. In the imperial edict, the Emperor was madly flattering, not at all stingy with his praise. But the people's expressions became very shocked because the person who delivered the imperial edict was kneeling in front of the coffin. The impact of this scene was so great that they almost thought that their eyes were playing tricks on them.
Silence. Panic. Huge waves surged in people's hearts.
On that day, it was said that a thunderstorm had descended on the city. Lightning flashed and thunder roared all night. With the power of a human, the Celestial Phenomenon had been triggered. Among the people present, there were talents from all over the Summer State. They were very far away from Jinling and did not see the terrifying thunderstorm that shook the heavens and the earth, so they were skeptical of this legend. After all, hearing was false and seeing was believing. How could there be such a powerful person?
But now, they were a little convinced.
To make the eunuch kneel to deliver the imperial edict, he was either a lunatic who had lost his mind or a daring madman. But the eunuch was not made of clay, and the royal guards beside him were not decorations. The eunuch was the Emperor's servant, and came to deliver the imperial edict on behalf of the Emperor himself. Not to mention kneeling, even if he did something slightly wrong and was regarded as a disgrace to the royal family, he would be beaten to death after returning to the palace, let alone kneeling to deliver the imperial edict.
You asked him to kneel, and he would kneel in front of you?
What kind of joke was this?
But he really did kneel.
It could only mean one thing.
This eunuch who came to deliver the imperial edict had either received the Emperor's private instructions, or he had made the decision himself. In other words, this eunuch from the Forbidden Palace actually felt that the consequences of not kneeling to deliver the imperial edict were more terrifying than the Emperor's thunderous rage.
After seeing this scene, the foolish people were terrified and thought that they must keep a distance from the Jia family when they returned, but the smart people saw more and saw an opportunity.
Sun Lang only listened in silence for a while before leaving the courtyard. People made way for him, and the courtyard was still echoing with Gao Lishi's recitation.
Sun Lang went all the way to the courtyard next door. Voices came from inside. When he opened the door, the room was full of blooming flowers and fragrance. The women in the room all looked in his direction.
Xue Baochai, Lin Daiyu, Jia Tanchun, Qing Wen, and Wang Xifeng lying on the bed.
A fiancée of a rich family, a fiancée of a distant aunt, a fake sister, a maid, and a sister-in-law who he had just found out was actually not related to him by blood.
It was really too scary.
Lin Daiyu and Xue Baochai immediately stood up and greeted him with a smile. Qing Wen hurriedly came forward to greet him, but Tanchun and Wang Xifeng's expressions were still somewhat complicated. It was difficult for them to change their emotions at the moment.
Tanchun hesitated for a moment, but still softly called out, "Second Brother." Wang Xifeng also revealed a generous smile. "You're here."
The old lady had already passed away. The important thing was to start anew. The matters of the past had been buried under an eternal fog. The things the old lady had said were the final truths … this was very good.
Sun Lang greeted them one by one. He pulled over a chair and sat next to them. "How is Sister Feng's body?
The flow of blood seems to be much smoother today. "
Wang Xifeng nodded. "It is much better, thanks to Doctor Lu. After another ten days of rest, it will be fine."
"That's good," Sun Lang said. "The imperial edict came today."
Lin Daiyu was shocked. "How could it be so fast?"
Xue Baochai thought for a moment. "He should be here because of what happened that night … After all, Eldest Uncle just wrote the memorial yesterday. It's impossible for him to come and go so quickly. That night, my husband let Prince Zhong Shun go. It seems that he has already delivered the message."
"En, it's the previous batch."
Sun Lang skipped over the matter of the spirit jade to avoid adding to the grief. As for the changes in the old lady's body and the nature of the spirit jade, there was no need to talk about it. Only he could deal with this matter, and only he knew what that thing meant … this was also the matter he had to deal with next.
In front of the family members of the Rongguo manor, he only spoke of the Emperor's intentions and the contents of the imperial edict. "Perhaps it is the Emperor's new conspiracy, or perhaps it is justice that has suppressed evil. There are still more good people in the court. They know that the blood of meritorious officials cannot be spilled in vain. They must have fought for the truth in their hearts for me and sought justice for me.
Sun Lang's brother in Jia Tanchun's heart was a generous, gentle, and dignified general. He was a calm man who didn't smile much, so he couldn't get used to Sun Lang's serious way of talking nonsense. Hearing this, he couldn't help but have a strange expression. This second brother … was much more lively than he had imagined.
However, Wang Xifeng's nickname was Feng Lazi. It could be seen that she was used to being impudent and impetuous, so she didn't think much of it. She only smiled and said, "You should just tell the result."
"The result …" Sun Lang looked at the women in the room and smiled. "The result is that there is an official position. At this time, the war is over, and the Emperor wants to take back military power. During the war, the title of Marshal of the World's Armed Forces must have become an empty title. It doesn't have much meaning. This time, the Emperor knows it in his heart. At least he didn't give something that was only pleasing to the eye but not useful. However, it is still very thought-provoking …"
Xue Baochai said helplessly, "Husband, don't keep us in suspense."
Sun Lang spread out his hands and said lightly, "General Shentse is allowed to open a manor and establish an official office. It is the head of the military officials' manors, above the three dukes of the princes … and on par with Tensei Province."