Chapter 226 - 112: Finally Meeting an Old Friend
The one who came to issue the Imperial Decree was a familiar face.
Dressed in a round-necked robe, his face bore a smile, wrinkled by the corners of his eyes, exuding an amiable manner.
It was the Chief Eunuch from the Ritual Office.
Li Guanyi was at the Xue Family’s residence, dressed in casual attire and took the initiative to go out to greet him, saying with a smile,
"I did not expect it to be you, sir."
The Ritual Eunuch laughed and said, "Captain Li has served the country with loyalty, praised by all in the court. I have taken on the task of delivering the Imperial Decree. His Majesty has commanded that since Captain Li was injured in service to the country and has merits, you may receive it seated."
Behind him, a few eunuchs held trays covered with bright yellow silk.
The Ritual Eunuch unfolded the scroll in his hand and began to read the Imperial Decree, filled with ceremonial words, praising Li Guanyi’s bravery and loyalty, condemning treacherous ministers, and finally came to the main point, saying, "Raise Imperial Guard Spear Soldier Li Guanyi to the rank of Yiwei."
The Yiwei is a special position, signifying a close confidant of the royal family.
In Chen Country, only those of the second grade great-grandsons, third grade grandsons, and fourth grade sons could receive this position.
In some people’s eyes, this position was more valuable than any gold and silver reward.