I became the tyrant's only belief.

Chapter 163 Something big happened!
"Lady Bai, something terrible has happened in your family!" Aunt You, a familiar neighbor, came to the city gate and hurriedly pulled Lady Bai away, "Come back with me!"

"What's the matter?" Bai was confused and shook off the arm that was being held by Aunt You. "Aunt, please don't pull me. My husband sent a message that he will be in the capital today. I'm waiting for him."

"His Majesty has a reward. The officials have already arrived at the shop. Shang Ming and Xin'er are waiting for you to receive the reward together." Aunt You kept walking, pulling Bai to follow.

Bai was stunned by the news. She followed him for a while in a daze before asking, "Auntie, are you kidding me? His Majesty is a very famous person, why would he suddenly reward my family?"

Aunt You was so excited that she looked as if she had been rewarded. She turned around and looked at Bai and said, "Why should I tease you? The officials came here with drums and gongs, making a lot of noise. The neighbors all knew about it and gathered around your house to watch the fun. They said Shang Ming and Xin'er had done a great job."

Merit?

Mrs. Bai only knew that her son was brought back by her youngest daughter yesterday, who said that he was chasing a murderer. She was so scared that she almost picked up a carrying pole to beat the child. How could she just do something like chasing a murderer?

What if I get hurt?
Could it be that this is the matter that Your Majesty is rewarding you for?

With a lot of questions in their minds, Bai and Aunt You almost ran all the way back home.

As soon as I arrived at the street where the grocery store was, I saw that all the neighbors had come out and were standing around the door of the grocery store, blocking it tightly.

Aunt You grabbed Bai and shouted, "Make way, make way, Lady Bai is back!"

When everyone heard this, they turned around and made way for her.

It was the first time that Bai was stared at by so many people. She was extremely nervous and did not feel relieved until she stepped into the shop.

"Mom!" Chu Yuxin rushed over excitedly, wearing new clothes made for the New Year. Her little face was flushed with excitement, and she looked very happy.

Chu Shangming also changed into a newer long gown, and walked over and called out, "Mother."

Mrs. Bai nodded to her son and daughter. Just as she was about to ask for clarification, a shrill voice suddenly came to her ears: "This is Madam Chu, right?"

Bai had been married to Chu's father for many years, but this was the first time she was called "Mrs. Chu". It sounded strange and unfamiliar.

She turned her head and looked. He had a fair face and no beard, a whisk in his hand, and was a little fat. He looked like... a eunuch, right?
Bai nodded awkwardly.

Zhou Yuande, who had specially taken on this mission, smiled and said, "Mrs. Chu deserves credit for raising such an outstanding pair of children."

Bai didn't know how to respond and just gave a dry smile.

Chu Yuxin was very happy. She looked up and said in a very clear voice, "Eunuch Zhou, my mother is back. Can I receive the reward now?"

Zhou Yuande nodded, signaling the three Bai family members to get ready, then his face became serious and he shouted loudly: "Kneel and listen to the imperial decree!"

The three Bai family members knelt down, and the people who were watching the fun outside also knelt down one after another.

In the dead silence, Zhou Yuande's voice stood out.

"I have heard that there is a man named Shang Ming in the Chu family. He is of high character, honest, respectful, and has assisted the government in catching criminals. He is very brave and has both talent and virtue. I cannot bear to see such a good talent buried, so I specially grant you to study in the Imperial Academy. I hope you will be diligent and live up to my expectations, so that you can serve the court one day. I decree this!"

Chu Shangming was stunned!

Imperial College!!

His Majesty actually granted him permission to study at the Imperial Academy!
The opportunity that thousands of students beg for is suddenly thrown upon him?

Is he dreaming?

If so, this dream is so beautiful!
Bai was also feeling dizzy. It would be more accurate to say that her mind had not been clear since she learned that His Majesty had given her a reward. She felt as if she was wrapped in a soft cloud and she thought this dream was too beautiful.

Chu Yuxin didn't think as much as her mother and elder brother. She was so tired from shouting yesterday that she was looking forward to her reward. She wanted money.

As long as there is money, my father won't have to travel very far to deliver goods and may not be seen for a month or two. My mother won't have to work so hard from dawn to dusk. My eldest brother won't have to stay up late to copy books. The family can have two more meals of meat. Everyone in the family can have new clothes, and they can also send clothes to the palace to help my sister and save up a dowry for her.

Zhou Yuande said loudly: "Although Chu's daughter Yu Xin is young, she is courageous and has made great contributions in helping to capture the murderer. I will reward her with 100 taels of silver, 10 pieces of silk, and a pair of jade ruyi. I decree this!"

One hundred taels! And silk!
So much money, so much cloth!
Get rich! !

Chu Yuxin almost jumped up with excitement, sweat on her forehead, and shouted: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for the reward. Long live Your Majesty!"

Zhou Yuande glanced at her with a hint of appreciation. She was young but quite smart.

Chu Shangming, who was stunned by the good news, was brought back to his senses by his sister's voice. He also bowed his head and said loudly: "I thank the Lord for His grace. Long live the Lord!"

Bai followed and said, "Long live, long live, long live."

His voice was trembling, and his hands were shaking.

My eyes were red with excitement.

"The three of you please stand up." Zhou Yuande personally helped Bai up. If the people in the palace or other officials saw this, they would probably be shocked.

When has Manager Zhou ever been so polite to anyone?

Such a smiling welcome and friendly attitude, who else but those high-ranking officials of the second or third rank can get such treatment?

Even though Bai Shi didn't know, she was flattered. She rummaged in her sleeve pocket and took out a tael of silver and fifteen copper coins, stuffed them into Zhou Yuande's hand, and said, "Please have some tea, eunuch."

Zhou Yuande didn't think it was too little and accepted it with a smile.

Seeing him accept it, Bai's uneasy heart finally settled down, thinking that she had done the right thing.

She was just wondering whether she should say something else when she suddenly heard Zhou Yuande whisper, "Please rest assured, Madam. Miss Liu Zheng is fine."

Bai was stunned, raised her eyes and asked, "Does the father-in-law know my You Miao?"

Zhou Yuande said nothing, but just looked at her with a smile that was very meaningful.

Bai was so confused that he wanted to ask about Chu Liuzheng's situation, but Zhou Yuande said, "The imperial edict has been delivered. We have to return to the palace to report. Goodbye."

Bai had no choice but to shut up and escort the person out with Chu Shangming.

Zhou Yuande and his entourage came in a grand procession and left in a grand procession. Within half an hour, the news that the Chu family had received a reward from His Majesty and Chu Shangming was about to enter the Imperial Academy to study spread widely.

The Chu family’s threshold was almost broken down by people who came to offer congratulations. No matter if they were acquainted with the family or not, they all came to share in the good news and to inquire about the news.

There were also many families who came to inquire about Chu Shangming's marriage, and they all wanted to marry into the Chu family, openly or secretly.

Chu Shangming instantly became popular. Enthusiastic aunties and grannies surrounded him, asking him what kind of girl he liked, and talking about whose daughter was good-looking, whose daughter was good at housekeeping, whose daughter had a good temperament, etc. They talked so much at once that he wanted to hide in his room.

But I was blocked and couldn't leave.

On the other side, Chu Yuxin hid behind the counter to protect the reward she had received. Whenever someone tried to touch it, she would glare at them fiercely, for fear that someone would steal it.

Mrs. Bai was overwhelmed and felt even more dizzy because of the noise. She regretted not having time to close the door and refuse the visitor.