Yourning looked at the tray of paper the eunuch brought before her, and the smile froze on her face.
"Your Majesty... what is this?"
"Ten Thousand Taels of Gold. Open it and you'll see."
Quite satisfied with Jiang Yourning's reaction, Chu Wenzong laughed benevolently.
Jiang Yourning reached out and picked up the sheet of paper. Her eyes widened as she read the words on it.
I think I've gone blind. Someone save me!
I thought emperors only handed out IOUs as rewards in TV dramas. How is this happening in real life too? And on such a huge tray!
Ten thousand taels of gold, sure, but if you could collect it, would you be giving it to me?
Hearing that utterly despairing voice, Chu Wenzong felt inexplicably delighted.
"Well? A sovereign never jests. Will you accept these ten thousand taels of gold or not?"
Keeping her expression composed, Jiang Yourning bowed to Chu Wenzong again.
"Yourning thanks Your Majesty for the reward!"
I refuse to believe I can't collect this reward.
But... you've gone too far! Once I get back, I'll make your son call me Dad and my sister Mom.
I won't forgive you. Absolutely not!!!
???
In an instant, several spectators present widened their eyes.
Jiang Wanrong nearly swayed off her feet.
Such treasonous words...
Was the Jiang Family finished?
The emperor's eyes widened.
Son? What son?
Weren't all his assorted troublesome sons sitting right here?
Jiang Yourning accepted her reward and returned to her seat. Only then did she remember that she had forgotten to mock the Screaming Chicken still there.
Damn it! I forgot to ridicule the Screaming Chicken. Such a perfect chance to slap her in the face, and I just missed it.
Jiang Yourning's words finally reminded the emperor and empress that someone