Returning to the Imperial Clan! Entering the Genealogy! Witnessed by All the People! Long Live the Emperor!

Returning to the imperial clan!

For an ordinary family, this was an immensely significant matter, let alone for the imperial family.

The scale of this ceremony to return to the imperial clan could be called the first truly grand event since the founding of the Ming Dynasty.

It was even more magnificent than the previous ceremonies for enfeoffing princes.

"I understand."

Zhu Ying looked at the chests and nodded.

"Steward Lin, receive the decree." Yun Qi took out another imperial edict and turned his gaze toward Lin Fu.

At his words!

Lin Fu immediately knelt and called out loudly, "This commoner, Lin Fu, respectfully receives the imperial decree."

Then—

"By the Mandate of Heaven, the Emperor decrees!"

"Lin Fu, a native of Beiping Prefecture, devotedly cared for the Imperial Eldest Grandson after he entered the common folk. His loyalty never wavered. He rendered merit to the state, allowing the Imperial Eldest Grandson to return to the imperial family and reclaim his ancestral roots."

"Such outstanding merit must be richly rewarded."

"Therefore!"

"Lin Fu is hereby conferred Earl of Loyalty and Righteousness, hereditary in perpetuity, and shall enjoy the stipend and privileges of his title."

"Respect this decree!"

Yun Qi proclaimed loudly.

"Lin Fu thanks His Majesty for his immense grace!"

"I swear to protect Young Master with my life!"

Lin Fu cried out, overwhelmed with emotion.

For a commoner to be made an earl showed just how grateful Zhu Yuanzhang and his son were to Lin Fu.

The title Loyalty and Righteousness—

was an acknowledgment of Lin Fu's years of care for Zhu Ying.

Yun Qi walked forward with a smile and placed the imperial edict in Lin Fu's hands.

Time flew by!

The ten-day deadline—

passed in the blink of an eye.

After the four princes had been