"This humble servant is a court official, receiving the Salary of the court, enjoying the court's rank. It is my duty to serve Your Majesty and the court. Your Majesty's merits and faults are clear, rewards and punishments are just. My contributions have already been rewarded, and I indeed dare not ask for any further rewards."
Watching Chen Yuan decline, most officials couldn't perceive anything unusual, merely thinking that Chen Yuan's words were eloquent. However, Jingtai on the dragon throne furrowed his brows slightly.
He knew what he was implying.
Chen Yuan also knew what he was implying.
Yet he still appeared to be refusing, which made him feel slightly displeased, so he didn't speak immediately but shifted his gaze to a civil official on the right.
Minister of Rites Cui Wenli's mouth twitched, understanding the Emperor's hint.
But...
Bringing up such a matter at this time seems rather inappropriate.
