"Receiving a decree?"
Mrs. Cui was taken aback.
Qin Yuan quickly reassured her, "Mother, I think Marquis must have submitted a petition before opening the mansion, and now the Emperor has issued a decree."
Mrs. Cui exhaled a long breath, laughing as she said, "This is a good thing. Marquis petitioned to seal the mansion for the safety of the Capital City, and now that the epidemic is gone, the Emperor should indeed reward the Marquis Mansion."
Old Madam Gu and Qin Yuan, both dressed in formal garb that matched their status and rank, accompanied Gu Shiliu to the front hall to join Marquis Gu and Sixth Master Gu.
The one delivering the decree was the Chief Eunuch beside the Emperor, whom Qin Yuan had seen several times in her past life.
This person appeared to be in his prime, tall with a fair complexion, and his long phoenix eyes slightly upturned at the corners, giving an indescribable air of frivolity.
