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Chapter 411 Reward

Chapter 411 Reward
Cui Du had been in Nanyang County for almost four years, and gradually got used to bowing and saluting. Moreover, he was willing to do so, without any reluctance.

In the eyes of everyone, Cui Du's bow had different meanings.

Chen Changshi winked at Feng Changshi.

Feng Changshi's mouth curled up.

Cui Ping's eyes flashed with joy and excitement, and he glanced at his son Cui Wang. Cui Wang knew what his father meant by this look. He had originally planned to stay in Nanyang County, and now the court had conferred the title of earl on Cui Du, so what was there to hesitate about? He had to stay!

Jiang Shaohua stepped forward with a smile and helped Cui Du up: "Get up quickly."

"In a few days, when the imperial envoy comes to read the imperial edict, you will be the Earl of Changning."

The earls who were awarded for their achievements in farming were different from the military generals who were awarded for their military achievements. The word Changning means that the people will live in peace and happiness forever.

Cui Du had recently often heard Lu Cong, Cui Ping and others talk about the ranks and privileges of the Daliang title, and he had some idea of what an earl was. He grinned and said, "So from now on, in Nanyang County, apart from the princess, will I be the highest-ranking official?"

Jiang Shaohua laughed: "A title is different from an official position. You are not yet an adult, and the court has not given you a formal official position. Now you only have a title. When you meet the two chief officials Chen and Feng, you still have to bow."

Before Cui Du nodded, Chen Changshi immediately said with a smile: "This is absolutely not allowed. Feng Changshi and I are only fifth-rank Changshi, how can we afford to pay respects to the Earl of Changning."

Feng Changshi also agreed with a smile: "We should pay our respects to Lord Changning."

Cui Du smiled and said, "In my heart, the two chief secretaries are the most approachable and respectable elders. From now on, we will not discuss official positions, but seniority."

Look, when necessary, Mr. Cui's emotional intelligence is also very high.

Song Yuan smiled knowingly.

As for Lu Junma standing aside, his smile seemed a little forced.

He suddenly remembered the scene when he married into the family.

Jiang Yan loved him and treated him very well. The King of Nanyang was not very satisfied with his son-in-law. He was polite but looked down upon him. He had to be careful in what he said and did. He had lived in the palace for several years and spent a lot of money and effort, but he only made friends with Yang Shenshen and Qiu Dianshan.

As a result, Qiu Dianshan resigned and left, and Yang Shenshen, a fence-sitter, was suppressed by Jiang Shaohua and now became a well-known lackey. His cousin Lu Cong, who came to seek refuge with him, said a lot of nice things to him, but he didn't take any real action...

He was over 30 years old, and in the eyes of everyone, he was still a gigolo. No one in the palace really respected him.

The Cui Du in front of him actually received a reward from the imperial court.

Earl Changning!
This is a hereditary title that comes with a fief and salary. According to court practice, the fief will not actually be given to Cui Du, but all taxes within the fief will belong to Cui Du.

In other words, Cui Du will have his own property and salary in the future, and even if he marries into the Nanyang Prince's palace, it will not have anything to do with being a gigolo!

Thinking of this, Junma Lu felt envious and jealous.

No one else noticed, but Lu Cong glanced over and warned him with his eyes. Only then did Lu Junma withdraw his gaze and pretend to be calm.

The crowd surrounded Princess Cui Du and her entourage and entered the main hall of the palace to discuss in detail the reception of the imperial envoy.

"Why is it so troublesome!" Cui Du's mouth twitched when he heard it: "Isn't it enough to kneel down and accept the imperial edict?"

Everyone laughed.

"It's not that simple." Chen Changshi said with a smile: "The imperial court's conferring of a title is a great reward, and the proper ceremony must be followed."

"Mr. Cui has been in Nanyang County for almost four years," Feng Changshi continued with a smile, "He has always been keeping a low profile, working hard and keeping his head down. This time, the awarding ceremony must be held in a grand manner." "First, it demonstrates the court's kindness, and second, it also shows the importance the palace attaches to Mr. Cui."

The most important thing is to show the princess's importance to Mr. Cui.

Cui Du understood the meaning of Feng Changshi's words, and he was overjoyed and smiled from ear to ear: "Both Changshi are right. I will listen to you."

Jiang Shaohua pursed his lips and smiled: "Also, pass on this princess's oral order, and invite the magistrates of the fourteen counties to come and watch the ceremony."

Now that there are goshawks to deliver messages, the communication between the palace and the fourteen counties is much faster than before. The princess's oral instructions can reach the ears of all the county magistrates in half a day at most.

Chen Changshi accepted the order with a smile.

Cui Ping, who had been silent the whole time, finally had the opportunity to stand up and speak: "Cui Du is where he is today, thanks to the princess' kindness and support. On behalf of the Cui family of Boling, I would like to thank the princess."

Since Cui Du was a descendant of the Cui family of Boling County, the glory of the title of Earl of Changning belonged not only to him, but also to the Cui family of Boling.

The Bo Ling Cui family had lost many talents in the past few decades and had declined among the major noble families. Now that a Changning Earl had suddenly appeared, it was enough to make the Bo Ling Cui family proud.

At this moment, Cui Ping's gratitude to Princess Nanyang was particularly sincere.

Jiang Shaohua smiled and said, "I will never treat people with ability and talent unfairly. Cui Du is where he is today because of himself."

Cui Du took over the conversation without hesitation: "Without the princess, I would not be alive today. Everything I have is given by the princess. The glory today should also be attributed to the princess."

Cui Ping thought, Cui Du, you should say more, win the princess' heart, and marry into the Nanyang Palace as soon as possible. The Boling Cui family and the Nanyang Palace will be related, and it will be more convenient for them to "move around" in the future.

Even Chen Changshi couldn't help but secretly praise it in his heart.

Who could have thought that the little mute who was picked up from the street would become an indispensable minister in the Nanyang Palace and the princess's right-hand man.

Jiang Shaohua smiled and said, "For such a happy event, there is no need to wait for the imperial envoy to come. Let's have a banquet tonight to celebrate."

……

The banquet that evening was exceptionally lively.

Jiang Shaohua, who rarely drinks, also made an exception and drank a few glasses. As the alcohol rose, a thin layer of red blush appeared on his smooth face, which was as white as jade. His black eyes sparkled, and a smile on his lips was refreshing.

Cui Du sat at the same table with the princess, and drank while watching her. He drank too much without realizing it. Finally, he laughed a few times and fell on the table.

Jiang Shaohua laughed and ordered Meng Sanbao to send Cui Du back.

Meng Sanbao was tall and strong, and he easily helped Cui Du up.

After walking a few steps, Cui Du screamed and vomited most of the liquid on Meng Sanbao's clothes.

Meng Sanbao: "..."

This scene reminded everyone of the day when Cui Du first entered the palace, and they couldn't help but laugh: "That day when Master Cui came to the palace, he vomited all over Meng Sanbao in the same way."

"Isn't it? In the blink of an eye, it's been almost four years."

Only Meng Sanbao had a sullen face and couldn't smile at all.