Chapter 62 The imperial edict arrives

After the New Year, an imperial edict came to the princess's mansion.

Xu Jinhuai thought that an imperial decree had arrived to confer him the title of nobility, and he was so excited that he almost forgot how to walk.

He pulled the servant next to him and said, "Quick, go tell the old lady that there is an imperial decree from the palace. It must be an imperial decree to confer a title of nobility."

Seeing that the servant was about to leave, Xu Jinhuai stopped him again, "Also notify the eldest master, the eldest lady, the second master, the third master and others, and have them go to the front yard to receive the order."

"It's the prince consort. I'll go right away." The servant said and ran away.

After the servant left, Xu Jinhuai could no longer suppress his inner joy and burst into laughter.

He is going to be conferred a title of nobility!

He was finally going to be conferred a title of nobility, and he wanted his entire family to witness this moment of glory for the family.

He wanted all his ancestors to know that it was under his leadership, Xu Jinhuai, that the Xu family officially left poverty behind and became the imperial capital's aristocracy.

Thinking of this, Xu Jinhuai's steps became much lighter and he hurried to the front yard excitedly.

At about the same time, the old lady, Xu Hanyue, Xu Nianyue, Xu Linyue and Xu Junyue all arrived.

Xu Jinhuai looked at Eunuch Qiao with a smile on his face and said, "Eunuch, everyone is here, you can read the imperial edict."

Eunuch Qiao glanced at everyone but did not see Princess Chaoyang and Xu Yaoyao.

She asked in confusion, "My Lord, why don't I see Princess Chaoyang and Miss Yaoyao? Aren't they in the mansion?"

Xu Jinhuai then realized that he had forgotten to inform Princess Chaoyang, and quickly said, "Yes, he was delayed by something and hasn't come yet."

After saying this, he winked at the servant, and the servant hurried towards Princess Chaoyang's courtyard.

Eunuch Qiao is an old man in the palace, so he naturally noticed Xu Jinhuai's little move and looked at him meaningfully, "In that case, let's wait a little longer."

A group of people stood in the cold wind waiting.

After about an incense stick of time, Princess Chaoyang brought Xu Yaoyao over.

She walked up to Eunuch Qiao and nodded slightly, saying, "Yaoyao's clothes got wet just now. I was afraid she would catch a cold, so I changed her into dry clothes before I dared to bring her out."

"I'm sorry to have kept you waiting for so long, sir."

Eunuch Qiao smiled and said, "It's okay, it's okay. We didn't wait long."

"In that case, please read the imperial edict quickly, sir." Xu Jinhuai suddenly interrupted.

He wanted to be granted the title of nobility so badly that he was not willing to wait even a moment longer.

As long as he is granted the title of marquis, he can not only become a noble in the imperial capital, but also build a marquisate of his own and change it to XX Marquisate.

From then on, he would no longer be referred to as the royal family's son-in-law.

But what kind of title will the emperor confer on himself?
The old lady was also very excited. She felt that the moment to bring honor to the family had come, and she couldn't suppress the smile on her face.

She thought to herself, it must be that New Year's Eve when she and her children knelt all night for the ancestors, and their spirits appeared.

Xu Hanyue also showed a smug smile on his face. If his father was conferred the title of Marquis, then he would definitely be the Crown Prince, and his status would only be more respected. Let's see who would dare to offend him easily in the future.

If he passes the imperial examination three times again, he will become a legend in the entire Fusu Kingdom and all the glory and status will be in his hands.

Even Xu Nianyue was very happy.

Although usually, the noble ladies in the imperial capital would bring her along when they got together, she knew that deep down they looked down on her.

If my father were really granted the title of marquis today, who would dare to look down on her?

When Eunuch Qiao saw Xu Jinhuai interrupting, a trace of displeasure flashed across his face. But when he saw Princess Chaoyang nod, Eunuch Qiao still walked up to the crowd and took the imperial edict handed over by the eunuch behind him.

Upon seeing this, everyone knelt down to receive the order.

[The Emperor proclaims, in compliance with the Will of Heaven.]

[Princess Chaoyang's youngest daughter Xu Yaoyao is beautiful, clever, well-behaved, and dignified. She is very much in my heart. I have specially conferred her the title of Princess Fuman, and have granted her 100 pieces of silk, 100 pieces of brocade, a pair of blue and white porcelain vases, 10 sets of gold and silver food and tea sets, and 100,000 taels of gold.]

[I hope Princess Fuman can inherit the fine traditions of the royal family, abide by her heart, study hard, and contribute to the prosperity of Fusu. ]

【I hereby order.】

After reading the imperial edict, Eunuch Qiao walked up to Princess Chaoyang and said with a smile, "Congratulations, Princess Chaoyang."

"Princess Chaoyang, Princess Fuman is still young, so you will be the one to receive the imperial edict on her behalf." Eunuch Qiao said as he placed the imperial edict in front of Princess Chaoyang.

"Thank you, Lord." After expressing her gratitude, Princess Chaoyang took the imperial edict with both hands, and then asked someone to give hard work fees to Eunuch Qiao and others.

Everyone in the Xu family looked at each other in confusion. Why wasn't it an imperial decree to confer a title of nobility?
Especially Xu Jinhuai, his face was as pale as paper.

Even after Eunuch Qiao finished reading the imperial edict and left, Xu Jinhuai was still kneeling on the ground, looking incredulous.

When Xu Yaoyao saw Xu Jinhuai's face looked uglier than when he had eaten shit, she was instantly overjoyed and clapped her little hands loudly.

[Hahaha, looking at the look on the scumbag dad's face, could it be that he thought it was an imperial decree to confer a title of nobility?]

[Oh, scumbag dad, how does it feel to have your hopes dashed? ]

[How about you tell Yaoyao about it in person? ]

[And that vicious grandmother, why does she look like she was struck by lightning? ]

[Hahaha, fun, fun, so fun. ]

"Prince Consort, why are you still kneeling? Eunuch Qiao has already left." Princess Chaoyang took the initiative to walk over and helped Xu Jinhuai up from the ground.

"My dear Prince Consort, our Yaoyao has been named Princess Fuman. Why do you look so unhappy?" Princess Chaoyang seemed puzzled, but in fact she was giving Xu Jinhuai a solid stab.

When Xu Jinhuai heard Princess Chaoyang's words, he felt a great blockage in his heart.

He tried to force a smile, "Happy, how can I not be happy."

Although he said this, his hands hidden in his sleeves were clenched tightly.

Princess Chaoyang continued to stab, "The word 'Fu Man' is really good. It shows that my brother put a lot of effort into it."

Xu Jinhuai endured the pain in his heart and smiled apologetically: "Qing'er is right, Fuman is the highest title among the princesses."

Princess Chaoyang turned around and pinched Xu Yaoyao's nose. "Our Yaoyao is really amazing. She was made a princess at such a young age."

"Yes, Yaoyao is really amazing." Xu Jinhuai weakly repeated Princess Chaoyang's words.

"Madam, what's wrong with you?" The maid's scream instantly attracted everyone's attention.

Xu Yaoyao looked over and found that the old lady could not bear the disappointment in her heart and fainted.

Everyone was suddenly in a panic and quickly sent the old lady back to her own yard.

Xu Nianyue walked beside Princess Chaoyang, looking at the innocent Xu Yaoyao, with deep jealousy flashing in her eyes.

I have already reached the age of 15, but have not yet been given the title of princess. How can Xu Yaoyao get the position of princess that she has always dreamed of in less than two months?
Unfair, this is so unfair!

She must get what Xu Yaoyao has!

(End of this chapter)