Chapter 236: Time to Raise the Price! (1 / 2)
Xu Yanmiao held back his findings for an entire month, waiting until the eve of the Lunar New Year to submit the investigation results to the Minister of War. He pretended that the covert agents had gone to great lengths to uncover the truth.
Thankfully, the Minister of War only asked a few cursory questions about the investigation process. Without digging further, he submitted the findings to the emperor. Within half a day, the emperor’s reward was issued.
“Master Xu,” the palace eunuch said, “His Majesty says that since the New Year is approaching, he has sent you five bolts of brocade, eight bolts of silk, and eight bolts of cloth to make new clothes.”
Xu Yanmiao bowed in the direction of the imperial palace. “Thank you, Your Majesty.”
The chief eunuch then presented a large red box. Inside, wrapped in crimson silk, was a jade pendant nestled snugly in the center.
“Master Xu, His Majesty said that possessing this item allows you free access to the Tiger Courtyard.”
In other words, he could now visit the tigers whenever he wanted!
Xu Yanmiao’s expression immediately turned excited. “Thank you, Your Majesty!!!”
The chief eunuch pursed his lips into a smile. “With that, I’ll take my leave.”