Chapter 2096 - 497: Bridal Chamber Night

Kneel?

Chen Jie found it amusing to hear this. Back when I stormed into the Imperial Palace, almost extinguishing your Dog Emperor, I didn’t even say I would kneel. Now you want me to kneel to your Emperor, just for a casually written Holy Decree?

Absolutely hilarious.

Although Chen Jie wanted to give his father-in-law some respect, unfortunately, this respect is something I really cannot give.

Chen Jie said nothing at this time, but someone naturally spoke for him. That’s when the hot-tempered Chen Xiaohu suddenly shouted, "How dare you! You two castrated pigs still want our Lord to kneel to you? Are you tired of living?"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Chu immediately spoke up, "Seeing these two castrated things really annoys me. Just kill them already."

"Yes, kill them. Killing them is a relief. We don’t even care about their Dog Emperor, let alone these two castrated things. Killing them would really cheer us up."

"Hey, hey, let’s not kill them. Today is our Lord’s happy day, and seeing blood would be bad luck."

"Exactly, but these two lack judgment. Letting them continue like this just doesn’t sit right. How about this? The Saintess from the Five Poison Sect is here. Let’s send them to nurture some bugs at the Five Poison Sect."

"Alright, alright, send them to the Five Poison Sect to nurture bugs then!"

Plop!

Originally, these two little eunuchs were brazen enough to announce the decree, and commanding the recipient to kneel was their routine. Whenever they announced a decree for His Majesty, whether it was local officials or the royal family, even a Vassal King, they would be courteous enough to kneel and accept the decree.

But today was exceptionally brutal. They initially thought they could extort some money from Chen Jiusi in Huangzhou Prefecture. Now it seems that forget extortion, if they aren’t fed to the poisonous pests, they could consider themselves lucky.

This time they were scared, almost crying out loud.

With a plop, both knelt to the ground, clearly afraid. Chen Jie seeing this was expressionless, while Ruyang King’s face was very unpleasant. After all, he was representing the court as a Vassal King, and these so-called Angels losing face like this truly lost him face.

But now, he couldn’t speak directly because he was on the receiving side of the decree. If he stepped in, it not only wouldn’t help the court save face but would instead be an act that loses face.

He glanced at Chen Jie but found that Chen Jiusi hadn’t made a statement.

At this time, seeing the two little eunuchs kneeling, Chen Xiaohu, who feared nothing, directly said, "Alright, since they’re already kneeling, no more talking. Announce the decree!"

This statement was rebellious enough. In ordinary times, it would be enough for the nine generations to be executed. But now, circumstances have changed, and Imperial Power couldn’t infiltrate Huangzhou Prefecture.

Therefore, when Chen Xiaohu said this, Zhou Chu and other generals, who enjoyed watching the drama unfold, shouted, "Announce it kneeling."

"Announce it kneeling!"

Chen Jie heard this, turned slightly to glance at Ruyang King, and saw Ruyang King’s face was ominously dark, on the verge of erupting.

Knowing the time had come for him to intervene, Chen Jie said, "Quiet."

Seeing their leader speak out, the generals causing a fuss were immediately silenced, fully demonstrating Chen Jiusi’s authority in Huangzhou Prefecture.

Chen Jie patted Zhao Ya, who was gripping his sleeve tight, fearing Chen Jie would be too impulsive and disrespect her father, forcing the little eunuchs to announce the decree kneeling, embarrassing her father with no way back, causing further discord.

Chen Jie patted her hand and said, "Relax, it’s fine; I know what to do."

With this said, Zhao Ya let go of her hand, and Chen Jie walked towards the kneeling lead eunuch.

The little eunuch trembled in fear, almost crying. Chen Jie looked at him and said, "Get up; the ground is quite cold."

Saying this, he personally assisted him up with a gentle strength, the little eunuch dumbfoundedly looking at Chen Jie. Chen Jie said, "Don’t be afraid; they’re just joking with you. You are an angel sent by the Emperor, and we wouldn’t let anything happen to you."

"But recently I’ve suffered from a foot ailment, and my knees cannot bend, making it difficult to kneel. How about this? You just read directly."

Chen Jie said to the little eunuch. Upon hearing this, the little eunuch felt a mix of emotions, not knowing why he suddenly felt a sense of gratitude towards Chen Jiusi. After all, to be treated with kindness at such a time does create a good impression.

It’s the practical application of "hit with one hand, give a sweet jujube with the other."

The little eunuch cleared his throat, trying to stop his voice from trembling, and said, "Since Mr. Chen has a leg ailment, then stand and receive the decree!"

Upon hearing this, Chen Jie said, "Alright, go ahead."

The little eunuch unfolded the bright yellow decree and said, "By the Emperor’s order: I govern the realm, working tirelessly, searching for the wise and avid for talents, praying for good candidates to aid in the great era. Upon hearing about the remarkable Chen Jiusi of Mianshui County, endowed with unique gifts, outstanding intelligence, diligent in learning, with a heart for serving the country."

"To recognize his capabilities, highlight his achievements, and demonstrate his loyalty and patriotism, Chen Jiusi is appointed Viscount of Mianshui County, granted the Hundred Households, to inherit the title immediately. I hope you maintain the ways of a minister, diligently motivated, committing to stabilize the realm, living up to my high hopes, forever enjoying the honors of this title and happiness."

"Take note!"

"Viscount Chen, receive your decree!"

The little eunuch watched Chen Jie, folding the decree with both hands to present it to him.