Ming Dynasty: I risked my life to teach the prince, the emperor begged me not to die

Chapter 355 New official takes office
Eunuch Huai'en personally brought people from the East Factory with him, and the scale of the delegation was quite large, which also showed how much importance Emperor Hongzhi attached to Chen Ce.

"Mr. Chen, I, the old servant of the Imperial Household Department, have received the imperial edict to reward you. Do you want to go back to the palace to receive the imperial edict?"

Karma?
The Zhang brothers stared at each other, what was going on?
Aren't you here to arrest Chen Ce? The court has been impeaching Chen Ce recently, so why are you here to reward him now?

What reward? What imperial edict?
Not only the Zhang brothers were puzzled, but Chen Ce was also a little puzzled, but he still said to Huai En: "Then let's go back to the yard first?"

"it is good!"

The Zhang brothers secretly followed the group to Huaihua Hutong. The two brothers hid in the corner outside the yard. They wanted to hear what reward the emperor was going to give to this kid and why.

When Eunuch Huai En read out the imperial edict, the Zhang brothers were stunned. What was going on? How did this guy achieve merit?

No way! He can really cure diseases? He can actually cure malaria?
"what?"

"He was also knighted?"

The Zhang brothers clenched their fists, their faces distorted with jealousy. Although they were marquises, to be honest, they were given the title based on their connections. How difficult it would be for an ordinary person to be granted a title!

Chen Ce received the imperial edict. He didn't care about the title, but it was a bit troublesome to serve as an official in the Eastern Palace.

Huai En smiled and reminded Chen Ce, "Congratulations, Lord Chen. As for the Jing Bureau of the Zhanshi Mansion, this position is leisurely and does not necessarily require reporting in every day. In short, it is a good thing."

"Then I will not disturb Master Chen any more."

Chen Ce respectfully saw Huai En off, then looked at the Zhang brothers outside the courtyard, thought for a moment, and went out to ask, "Would you like to come in for some tea?"

The Zhang brothers said calmly, "Just a cup of tea? You've been conferred a title, why don't you treat me to a meal?"

Chen Ce: “No.”

Zhang brothers: "..."

"Well, let's drink tea."

If you can get something for free, then get it for free. This is the Zhang brothers’ code of conduct.

After casually inviting the Zhang brothers to have some tea, Chen Ce did not try to keep them. The Zhang brothers seemed very disappointed. They had thought they could get some money from Chen Ce, but in the end they got nothing. They lost interest and left in dismay.

Not long after the Zhang brothers left, Qin Hong and Xu Guan came to Chen Ce's courtyard at the same time.

With relief and smiles on their faces, they said to Chen Ce: "Chun Jian, congratulations."

Chen Ce shook his head slightly.

Qin Hong said: "You know medicine? Malaria is an incurable disease. Before you invented the antidote, there was no way to deal with this plague in human history. This reward is what you deserve."

"But since you have a cure for malaria, your own illness..."

Qin Hong and Xu Guan had expectant looks on their faces. Chen Ce shook his head and said, "I have no way to cure my disease. As for malaria... I only read about it occasionally in a medical book."

In order to avoid Qin Hong and Xu Guan asking more questions, Chen Ce gave the explanation himself.

They thought that since Chen Ce could cure malaria, an incurable disease, there might be hope for tuberculosis. Although they did not believe in miracles, Chen Ce actually performed a miracle for them.

But now they heard that Chen Ce was helpless with his disease, they couldn't help but feel disappointed, and comforted Chen Ce: "It's okay, maybe there will always be a way in the future, don't be discouraged."

Chen Ce nodded, and Qin Hong continued, "As for the official position in the East Palace, you can go and report for duty when you are free. Although you don't need to go every day, you still have to show up."

"Don't feel too stressed. The emperor has his own considerations for giving such a reward."

"You can't always walk around in the dark all the time. It's easy to dodge an open attack but hard to guard against an arrow from the dark. Only by pushing you to the front will others be afraid of you."

"As for the Crown Prince... well, he probably doesn't know yet that you're going to be an official in the Eastern Palace. This layer of window paper will be broken sooner or later." Chen Ce nodded. Indeed, he and Zhu Houzhao both understood it tacitly, but this layer of window paper will be broken sooner or later.

"okay, I get it."

Qin Hong smiled and said, "Anyway, if you encounter any problems in the officialdom, I will help you if you can find me. The government offices are all in the imperial city. If you have time, go to the Ministry of Revenue and have a cup of tea."

Xu Guan also followed up and said: "The Ministry of Industry also welcomes you at any time."

Chen Ce bowed and said, "Thank you, my Lords."

……

Zhu Houzhao indeed did not know that Chen Ce would soon come to the Eastern Palace to take up duty. When Liu Jin told Zhu Houzhao that the prescription for treating malaria that Chen Ce sent to the southwest had taken effect, Zhu Houzhao was overjoyed and hurried to find Chen Ce.

However, it was too late, and even though Zhu Houzhao was very excited and wanted to congratulate his younger brother, he still held back.

"Liu Jin, what do you think the emperor should reward my little brother for his great contribution?"

Liu Jin shook his head and said, "I don't know, but according to Master Chen's personality, he won't accept any reward from the Emperor, right?"

Zhu Houzhao scratched his head and said, "That won't do! This time, we must let the emperor reward us no matter what. Otherwise, how can the officials obey us?"

If it wasn't so late, Zhu Houzhao would have rushed to the Qianqing Palace.

"By the way, my Lord, I heard from the Zhanshi Mansion that a new proofreader will be coming to the Sijing Bureau tomorrow. Would you like to summon him to meet him?"

Zhu Houzhao shook his head and said, "No, you can go to see him tomorrow morning on my behalf and just say a few polite words. I will go to look for my younger brother after class tomorrow."

Liu Jin said, "Okay!"

……

Early the next morning, Chen Ce came to the Eastern Palace's Zhanshi Mansion early. The Sijing Bureau was where books were stored. It had an independent courtyard and a main hall. Inside the main hall were various books from the Eastern Palace. Whatever book the crown prince wanted to read, eunuchs had to come here to get it.

Chen Celai checked in, but it was still quite early and the bureaucrats from the Finance Bureau had not arrived yet.

Liu Jin came to the Finance Bureau early today. After all, a new official took office, and he, Liu Jin, had to find a way to make some money.

"Who is the new proofreader of the Bureau of Classics? Come and meet us."

Liu Jin came over arrogantly with a few young eunuchs and spoke in a domineering tone.

Chen Ce was wearing a navy blue official robe. He was tall to begin with, and he looked even more majestic in the robe. Liu Jin almost vomited blood. Isn't this Master Chen?
"Ah? Chen, Master Chen?"

Chen Ce smiled and said to Liu Jin: "Well, what do I want to see you for?"

Liu Jin: "..."

Several young eunuchs beside him pointed at Chen Ce and shouted, "You little schoolmaster, do you know who our master is? How dare you talk to our master like that? Are you trying to save your life?"

Liu Jin was sweating profusely. He slapped him with his backhand and said angrily, "Get lost!"

"Mr. Chen, haha, old slave, this... you are here? Ah, it is an honor to have you here. No, old slave, I..."

Chen Ce noticed that he was speaking incoherently and asked, "Where is the prince?"

Liu Jin hurriedly said, "The class is in session, old slave, I will go tell His Royal Highness the Crown Prince right away!"

(End of this chapter)