The Emperor showed no sign of displeasure when Lu Yuan refused his reward.
'A sovereign can easily hide the look in his eyes when he wants someone dead.'
Lu Yuan, however, was not intimidated. He had never heard of anyone losing their head for refusing a reward.
The Emperor, for his part, was quite frustrated. Lu Yuan's medical skills were truly extraordinary. Empress Ma had already recovered splendidly after just one day of taking the medicine, a far cry from the predicted seven days.
Lu Yuan's courage, medical prowess, and the novel gadgets he created were proof enough of his immense talent.
Yet this man before him kept his distance, avoiding him, the Emperor. He would rather have a grand old time with his own rascally grandson, Gu Gaoxu, than accept a promotion to serve at his side.
Seeing Lu Yuan's refusal, the Emperor didn't press the matter.
'I am the revered sovereign. Must I beg someone to accept a post?'
