The Duchess of Chong expressed her gratitude to the Emperor.
The Emperor personally drafted the royal edict.
Poor Eunuch Fu had just returned to the palace and was quickly tasked by the Emperor to deliver the edict outside the palace.
After all, he was the Emperor's favored attendant.
Being favored also meant having more responsibilities.
Duke Chong's Mansion.
From the moment the Old Madam moved out of Duke Chong's Mansion to the last maid leaving, it took only a quarter of an hour.
Everyone was gone.
Marquis Dongxiang stepped into Duke Chong's Mansion.
The servant of the Dongxiang Mansion hung the Dongxiang Mansion plaque up.
Su Chong and his group returned on horseback.
The servant stood on the ladder and asked, "Young Master, does the plaque look crooked?"
"A little to the left," Su Chong said with a smile.
"Now a little to the right."
"Up a smidge."
"That's good, now come down."
The gilded plaque shone brilliantly under the sunlight.
