n them, making them taste the despair of even death becoming a distant hope, can we truly deter others. Let them understand the true cost of doing wrong."Zhao Rui's heart trembled. She always felt tha...Chapter 911: Supreme Honor

Don't worry

Keep it simple.

Xu Changqing let out a wry smile.

He has quite a bit of private communication with Guan Zhiwei.

Especially after the joining of Su Zhenting, Zhou Ping'an and others, Xu Changqing felt that his position as a veteran of the East Palace was no longer secure, and he communicated with Guan Zhiwei more frequently.

Now Guan Zhiwei clearly belongs to Zhao Xuanji, and he hasn't even figured out yet whether Your Highness suspects him as well.

After much deliberation, Xu Changqing still had no good solution.

Explain yourself. It's a bit like drawing attention to something by saying it's not there.

Needless to say, this is a thorn in my side.

In the end, Xu Changqing swallowed his grievances and took his leave.

After glancing at Xu Changqing's departing figure, Li Chen shook his head and told Wan Jiajiao, "There's no need to rub it anymore. Go call Xu Junlou."

"Oh."

Wàn Jiāojiāo gave a crisp reply and stepped back.

Soon, Xu Junlou rushed to the Xizheng Hall and knelt down to pay his respects.

"Your humble servant, Xu Junlou, greets His Royal Highness the Prince."

"Hmm."

Li Chen snorted from his nose, lowered his head to handle official business, and said nonchalantly, "How are things going at the East Palace these days"

Xu Junlou hurriedly replied: "Reporting to Your Highness, I was a little uncomfortable at first, mainly because I had never done similar work before, but I am studying hard."

"Yes, Wan Jiaojiao also told me that you learn quickly. Everyone else in the East Palace speaks highly of you as well."

After Li Chen finished processing a memorial, he looked up at Xu Junlou and continued, "The position of Chief Assistant Minister of the Office of Royal Secretaries may not be high-ranking, but you are responsible for managing all the big and small affairs within the East Palace. It's more like the steward of an ordinary wealthy household. I am entrusting this East Palace to you, so you must manage it well."

Anyone with a normal IQ would know what to say in this situation.

Xu Junlou immediately replied, "Your humble servant will definitely do his best and will not disappoint Your Highness's trust."

Nodding, Li Chen continued, "Your background is different from Fu Minqing and the others. Orphaned at a young age, you wouldn't have had your current prospects if it weren't for a kind uncle. Therefore, you must always remember this kindness in your heart."

Before Xu Junlou could respond, Li Chen continued, “On the day I went to your house, I was impressed by how kind your aunt was. Today, I've issued an imperial decree to bestow upon her the title of Fifth Rank誥命夫人. This is not only to publicly recognize and praise you and Xu Changqing for treating each other as family, but also a reward for your outstanding achievements in the imperial examination.”

Although the recent natural disaster has passed, there are still many displaced people in various regions as a result of the catastrophe. Among them, there are many orphans who have lost both parents and are left alone and vulnerable. These orphans can only rely on their relatives for upbringing. The imperial court needs to encourage this kind of fostering, which not only demonstrates humaneness but also reflects the ties of kinship.

Xu Junlou was overjoyed upon hearing this.

A title of the fifth rank, "Madam," is not considered an official position nor does it carry any power. However, it is a form of recognition and honor.

Throughout this dynasty, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has only bestowed such an honor upon the mother of his imperial consort, Zhao Heshan's wife, who is currently the magistrate of Xishan.

And this is probably mostly due to face-giving for Zhao Rui.

As for not implicating the concubines, none of my subjects have ever received such an honor.

This represents the prince's affirmation and trust in the Xu family, an unparalleled honor.less Yelü Guzanqi, Li Chen smiled and said, "Your Highness, how does this gun of mine look""What is this called a gun"Yelü Guzan stared intently at the unremarkable burning stick in Li Chen's hand, as...