Red Mansion: Incense and God Road, starting from the City God of Shenjing

Chapter 8: The Imperial Edict Reaches the Supreme Grade and Confers a Noble Title
贾府
With Lady Jia's deliberate efforts to win over the people, Rongqing Hall seemed to be much more harmonious on the surface.

It was not until dusk that a maid came running in panic.

"Madam, the palace eunuchs are outside delivering the imperial decree."

"The second master just came down from the yamen and was accompanying me. Let me invite you to the front to receive the decree."

"Okay, I understand!" Grandmother Jia was overjoyed when she heard that.

"My dear grandson, come and receive my order!"

"It must be the royal family's reward for you!"

Ever since the Jia family was implicated in the Crown Prince's rebellion, they have not received any rewards from the palace for five years.

Grandmother Jia hurriedly asked someone to bring out her imperial edict.

By the time we finished cleaning up, it was already half an hour later.

When I arrived at the front yard, I saw the prime ministers of two generations of emperors.

Dai Quan and Xia Shouzhong were both drinking tea with Jia Zheng in the front hall.

There was no trace of his former arrogance in his words.

"Meet the two inner ministers!"

Grandmother Jia stepped forward to greet them, and Dai Quan and the other two hurriedly stood up.

It would be fine if it was someone else in the Jia family, but she was the legal wife of the former Rongguo, the wife of a super-rank duke.

"My old master, you must be so humiliating. Let's just accept your order first."

Dai Quan stepped forward and spoke gently.

"The Emperor is still waiting for me to return and report!"

"What the old minister said makes sense. Let's accept his order first."

Soon, the incense table that had been prepared long ago was set out.

Everyone in the Jia family knelt in front of the incense table in turn.

Only this time the protagonist Jia Cong stood calmly, bowing slightly, with no intention of kneeling at all.

The innate gods are recognized and loved by heaven and earth.

How can you kneel down and worship an ordinary emperor?

The human way is not obvious in this world, and even the golden dragon of luck has not gathered in the sky above the capital of Daqian.

Even if Jia Cong dared to bow, the retired Emperor Kaiyuan would have to be able to bear it.

Such a bold move made everyone in the Jia family tremble with fear.

This is the imperial edict from the Supreme Emperor!

Just standing there and answering it?

Jia Zheng tried to remind Jia Mu repeatedly with his eyes from behind, but Jia Cong ignored him.

Dai Quan, who was waiting for the imperial edict to be announced, suddenly felt his eyes twitch.

Dai Quan had been in charge of the Imperial Household Department for decades, but this was the first time he saw someone dare to stand and receive an imperial edict.

But what can he do?
A nine-year-old swordsman who practices divine arts!

His combat power exceeds that of an innate martial artist, and is nearly equal to that of an invincible one.

Didn’t you see that even the retired emperor was given the title of Earl in an attempt to win him over?

We can't become enemies just because someone refused to kneel according to orders.

Use the royal power to suppress it?

Not to mention that the foundation is getting less and less every time it is used.

What if I fail and someone gets away...

Such talent.

The fate of Daqian might have really entered the countdown.

In the end, I just pretended I didn't see anything.

……

"The Emperor, by the Will of Heaven, decrees this."

"I have heard that when a country prospers and its king is wise, virtuous people will appear to assist it..."

"Now there is Jia Cong, the eldest son of the Rongguo Mansion. He is outstanding in virtue and talent, and extraordinary in bravery. He is truly a hero in the world..."

"Specially conferred the title of third-class earl, purple-robed earl, and granted a gold seal and purple ribbon!"

"His biological mother, Liu, was virtuous and kind, and educated talents for the country!"

"I hereby posthumously confer upon Mrs. Liu the title of First-Rank Consort. I decree this!"

……

After a moment, the decree was read out.

Super Earl!

Uncle Purple!
Awarded a gold seal and purple ribbon.

Even Jia Cong's biological mother in this life was posthumously conferred the title of first-rank lady.

Because it is an empty seal in order to win over people's hearts.

The title did not follow the ancient system.

Purple is a noble color.

This title appropriately shows the importance that the Daqian royal family attaches to Jia Cong.

Otherwise, if you really get a title like loyal and brave, or brave and courageous.

If you are not careful, you may end up offending others while trying to make good connections.

Dai Quan stepped forward with a smile and said, "Since the founding of the country, there has never been a precedent of conferring a title at the age of nine. This old servant congratulates Master Jia."

"Please accept my order, my Lord."

"Thank you!" Jia Cong took the imperial edict casually and nodded lightly.

Dai Quan's eyebrows twitched again.

This young man is really brave!

According to convention, after the imperial decree was announced to award the reward, the Jia family should have given Dai Quan a generous sum of silver notes as a tribute.

However, everyone in the Jia family was in shock at this moment, and no one could care about these things.

Dai Quan followed Emperor Kaiyuan for decades, and few people knew that he was also secretly practicing the martial arts techniques collected by the royal family.

It is an unconventional way of practicing martial arts, using some precious elixirs to overdraw potential in advance, and is known for its quick success.

It is true that the innate warriors cultivated in this way are the weakest among the third realm.

But it is also the last barrier beside Emperor Yuan.

But in front of Jia Cong.

Being watched indifferently by Jia Cong, Dai Quan felt a constant sense of alarm in his heart.

There was a vague feeling that if the other party made a move, there would be no way for me to stop him.

There is no doubt in my heart.

This sword cultivator is definitely the genuine article.

There was also a hint of flattery in his words.

"According to custom, Lord Bo needs to go to the palace to express his gratitude."

"It's just that the Emperor knew that Master Bo had just made a breakthrough, so he gave me a special instruction before I came here."

"Let Master Bo focus on his cultivation. Once his cultivation is solid, it won't be too late to enter the palace."

"I understand." Jia Cong nodded lightly with a cold expression.

……

"The Emperor Shunde of Heaven decrees this."

"The world today is full of talented people. Purple Earl Jia Cong is extremely talented and stands out among them!"

"I grant you a pair of jade ruyi, two imperial manors in the suburbs of Beijing, and two manors in Liaodong."

"One hundred pieces of precious jewels, three hundred rolls of silk and satin, ten thousand ounces of silver, and a thousand ounces of gold!"

"The palace treasure is a magic sword, and the Ministry of Works is ordered to build a mansion according to the regulations for a marquis. I decree this!"

After Dai Quan announced the decree, Xia Shouzhong stepped forward and announced the order of Emperor Shunde.

Jade ruyi and ceremonial objects represent power.

Various gold and silver jewelry, coral ornaments, and three hundred pieces of silk and satin.

Ten thousand taels of silver and one thousand taels of gold.

He also bestowed a mansion upon the marquis, and ordered the craftsmen of the Ministry of Works to renovate and rebuild it according to the marquis's specifications within three months.

It is located right next to the Rongguo Mansion and was the residence of a princess of the previous dynasty. It is a large mansion with five courtyards.

In general, Emperor Shunde spent a lot of money to win over Jia Cong.

The value of the two imperial farms in the suburbs of Beijing alone is immeasurable. The more than 2,000 acres of land is enough for others to pass down their family heritage.

It should be noted that since the founding of the country, most of the land outside the capital has been awarded to various noble families.

This kind of gesture is really generous.

After the imperial edict was announced, Xia Shouzhong exchanged a few polite words with Jia Cong.

Then he and Dai Quan said goodbye to everyone in the Jia family and left.

Leave time for everyone in the Jia family.

……

"Oh, Brother Cong has been conferred the title of Super Earl?"

"Wow, the emperor has rewarded Brother Cong with so many treasures."

It was not until this time that everyone in the Jia family finally reacted.

Wang Xifeng screamed, holding the handkerchief in her hand.

He walked forward and said with a smile.

"I pay my respects to you, my Lord."

She has some of the demeanor of a fairy concubine.

"Sister-in-law, please stop teasing me." Jia Cong shook his head.

As a congenital god, how could he care about worldly treasures?

"It's not easy for my second sister-in-law to manage the household on weekdays. If you like, you can choose some jewelry you like."

"I think those fabrics are of good style. They must have been woven by the embroiderers in the palace."

"As for all the sisters and the eldest sister-in-law, please give some to the second sister-in-law as well."

A simple word of concern warmed Wang Xifeng's heart.

Thinking about how Jia Lian was spending all his time drinking and carousing outside, when he ran out of money he would seize her dowry, and from time to time he would steal some and pawn it outside.

Have you ever thought about how hard it is for her to be the housekeeper of the Rongguo Mansion, which is in decline?

Instead, the brother-in-law who usually ignored it saw it.

This is the first time someone cares about me like this.

……

(End of this chapter)