Cultivation Helped by Ancestors-Chapter 332 - 275: The Emperor’s Expectation

Because at his current pace, given some time, he will inevitably be promoted to the rank of Duke, presiding over the Court.

After painting a promising picture for Zhang Jian, Emperor Jingwu, in high spirits, eventually calmed down and then offered Zhang Jian some tangible benefits.

After Zhang Jian's departure, several decrees were consecutively drafted!

"Promote Zhang Jian, Junior Grand Secretary of the Chamberlain's Mansion and Grand Scholar of the Academy of Literature and Martial Arts, to Minister of the Imperial Treasury, while still holding the position of Minister of the Ministry of Agriculture, retaining the title of Junior Third Grade!"

Beyond this, Emperor Jingwu made a grand gesture and issued two more decrees, bestowing Zhang Jian's mother and wife, two Madam Zhang Qi, with the decrees of Third-Grade Lady.

"The decree states: In a virtuous family, accumulated goodness will pass blessings to future generations, the mansion's strategies credit the ancestors with exceptional grace, and the family reputation expands greatly…"

In the Champion Scholar's Mansion, Emperor Jingwu personally dispatched a special envoy from the palace to the residence to announce the decree, not only granting the status of a decree-holder, enabling the holder to meet the Empress with this decree and enter the palace directly to participate in the many feasts in the Palace of the Imperial Harem, but also granting all the corresponding salary and privileges of a Third Grade official, including the tooth card.

After reading the decree, Zhang Jian sent someone to escort Liang Shiwu away, of course, not forgetting a small red envelope before departure.

Upon seeing the red envelope, the smile on Liang Shiwu's face became even more delighted.

"Husband, is this the treasure of the decree?"

Holding the decree, Qi Yuhua, heavily pregnant, was also looking with a touch of surprise in her lovely eyes.

Seeing Qi Yuhua's delighted expression, Zhang Jian shook his head and said.

"Look at how little prospects you have, being so easily satisfied with just a Third Grade decree!"

Emperor Jingwu is pettier than imagined.

He improved so many seeds, especially with the appearance of the large tomato, which would best help Emperor Jingwu stabilize the realm, such a merit is equivalent to a significant victory, and should have been enough to grant a marquis and appoint a minister.

However, Emperor Jingwu is very frugal, only helping him rise one rank and granting two Third Grade decrees.

This is actually not uncommon.

Court Important Ministers like him should originally have decrees granted by the Court to signify grace and honor.

While joking with Qi Yuhua, Zhang Jian actually knew that his actions had already aroused Emperor Jingwu's vigilance.

Firstly, because of his young age, he was already a Third Grade official, advanced early as a marquis, with no more titles to grant in the future.

Secondly, there's fear that he will use this opportunity to buy popularity, threatening the foundation of Daqian's rule.

Qi Yuhua, at this moment heavily pregnant, softly smiled seeing Zhang Jian's expression: "Yes, my husband is indeed capable of divine techniques, but I cherish it very much, because this is what you have earned for our family…"

Her tenderness is like water, always soothing hearts.

Seeing this, a smile appeared on Zhang Jian's face.

He wrapped one hand around Qi Yuhua's rounded body, casually infused a magic into Qi Yuhua's abdomen, perceiving the subtle heartbeat of the fetus, with a hint of joy in his eyes.

Qi Yuhua put away the treasure of the decree in her hand, suddenly asked after some thought.

"Husband, Chang'an will soon be eight years old, do you have plans for her?"

Mentioning Zhang Chang'an, a slight smile appeared at the corner of Zhang Jian's mouth.

Zhang Changan is his eldest daughter, and his affection for Zhang Chang'an surpasses that for Zhang Yi and Zhang Zhao.

Since childhood, the little girl has been lively and clever.

She resembles her little aunt, Empress Xiaoqi.

About her future, Zhang Jian hesitated; he hopes for her to be an ordinary person, yet, taking advantage of his and Qi Yuhua's excellent lineage, Zhang Chang'an also possesses the qualification for cultivation, and even surpasses her brother Zhang Zhao in this aspect.

The Daoists of Dong Shen Temple had already hovered around the door several times, quite envious of this.

But Zhang Jian has no intention of putting all his eggs in one basket.

"What do you think, wife?"

Qi Yuhua glanced at Zhang Jian, pondered, and then said.

"Husband, I asked Chang'an, and Chang'an mentioned that she wants to be like her two brothers, to learn magic, and to be capable, free and unfettered!"

Zhang Jian looked at Qi Yuhua, his eyes wavering.

Being free should be Qi Yuhua's obsession, or perhaps her obsession before she left the boudoir.

Zhang Jian had heard Qi Yuhua mention her former fears, very afraid of marrying into a noble clan, as her elder sister did, where the splendor outside cannot hide the rotten core, and suffer torment.

After some thought, Zhang Jian said.

"In some time, she will have another opportunity, let us see her own creation!"

Zhang Jian's eyes wavered.

Having stayed in Haojing City for long, he indeed discovered many mysteries, with some places containing cultivation opportunities or cultivation techniques.

Most of these cultivation opportunities are buried by the passing of time and dust of the mundane world.

Only a few with exceedingly great fortune can discover their locations.

However, these mysteries cannot escape Zhang Jian, who possesses Yang God Divine Sense.

Even if he has not actively emanated the Yang God Divine Sense, the materialized Yang Spirit can always discern unique changes and identify the value of some treasures.

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Meanwhile, on the Daqian Court, due to a shout from Qian Pan, numerous civil and military officials couldn't help but fix their gaze on the Ministry of Agriculture.

Since ancient times, the appearance of 'auspicious omens' has always stirred waves inside and outside the court.

Emperor Jingwu, unlike past Emperors, is not a ruler indulging in pomp and circumstance; he does not enjoy receiving various bizarre and exaggerated auspicious omens, instead, he is more pragmatic.

Most civil and military officials are aware of this and dare not fabricate auspicious omens recklessly to curry favor.

When everyone was waiting to see the Ministry of Agriculture's humiliation, Emperor Jingwu's series of rewards at the early morning court the next day astounded the officials.