Chapter 25 His Majesty's decree has arrived!

"Knock, knock!"

Someone quickly came to the door of Xiao Fan's villa and knocked on it.

Xiao Fan opened the door and saw Liu Ping outside.

Liu Ping said hurriedly: "Xiao Shidu, get ready quickly. There is an imperial edict. The eunuchs in the palace have entered the prince's mansion."

Xiao Fan looked down.

I was not dressed badly. There was no problem in receiving the imperial edict.

Soon, three eunuchs from the palace came over.

The old eunuch in the lead held the golden imperial edict in his hand.

"Prince Shidu Xiao Fan, accept the imperial edict!"

The leading eunuch Liu Gonggong said in a shrill voice.

"Your humble servant Xiao Fan accepts the imperial edict."

Xiao Fan knelt down and said. He didn't need to kneel when seeing Qin Zhentian, but he still needed to kneel when receiving the imperial edict.

Some people watching the excitement around him also knelt down.

Eunuch Liu unfolded the imperial edict and said, "Your Majesty, the prince's tutor Xiao Fan has developed a simple counting method and has made great contributions to the country. He is promoted to the seventh rank prince's tutor. This is the order of the emperor."

"Your humble servant receives the order."

"Long live your majesty, long live your majesty."

Xiao Fan took the imperial edict.

Eunuch Liu smiled and said, "Xiao Shidu has been promoted two levels in a row. Congratulations."

"It is rare for your majesty to give an imperial edict to officials below the fifth rank. Xiao Shidu has caught your majesty's eye and has a bright future."

Xiao Fan smiled and said, "Three eunuchs, you have worked hard all the way here. If you don't mind, have a bowl of water from me before you leave?"

"Xiao Shidu, then we are bothering you."

Eunuch Liu and the others entered the yard.

Xiao Fan poured them each a bowl of water.

In addition, he prepared a red envelope for them, 500 Tianlong coins for Eunuch Liu and 200 Tianlong coins for the other two eunuchs.

Eunuchs also need to spend money, and of course they like money.

"Xiao Shidu, the environment here is pleasant, but unfortunately we have to hurry back to report, so we won't bother you any more."

"Goodbye."

Eunuch Liu and the others left with a smile on their faces.

"Seventh-rank Prince Shidu, tut tut."

Xiao Fan smiled. He thought he was only promoted to the eighth rank, but he didn't expect Qin Zhentian to directly promote him to the seventh rank.

The Tianlong Empire has a large territory, and the seventh-rank county magistrate has a large jurisdiction area. If he is transferred to the local area, he will be the county magistrate.

If his official position is promoted, his monthly salary will increase. In addition, there is an invisible benefit, his safety will increase.

The higher the official position, the greater the cost if someone assassinates him!

As a seventh-rank Prince Shidu promoted by the imperial edict, if he is assassinated, the government will definitely put a lot of effort into solving the case.

"Xiao Shidu, congratulations."

"Xiao Shidu, I didn't expect you to be promoted directly to the seventh-rank Shidu, amazing!"

"Xiao Shidu, you have just been commended by the prince, and you have been rewarded by His Majesty. Your future is limitless."

Some people who had just watched the excitement entered Xiao Fan's courtyard, and they all spoke to congratulate him.

These are all people from the Prince's Mansion, and many of them have higher official positions than Xiao Fangu.

"Thank you for your kindness."

"It's just a small seventh-rank Shidu, nothing in Shengjing City."

Xiao Fan said modestly.

A middle-aged man in a white robe next to Xiao Fan smiled and said, "Xiao Shidu, don't belittle yourself, you are still so young."

"Besides, we are affiliated with the Prince's Mansion. When we walk outside, who doesn't look up to us by one level? Although you are only the seventh rank, the sixth-rank officials outside have to be polite to you when they see you."

A new emperor has new ministers. Everyone knows that as long as the prince ascends the throne, some people in the Prince's Mansion will definitely be reused.

There is nothing wrong with looking up to one level.

Xiao Fan, a seventh-rank tutor, is much more valuable than an ordinary seventh-rank official.

"What Shen Zhanshi said is right."

Xiao Fan smiled.

The middle-aged man in white robe is Shen An, the junior secretary of the Prince's Mansion, who is in charge of many affairs of the Prince's Mansion. Above him is the Eastern Palace Secretary.

The junior secretary is the fourth rank, and the secretary is the third rank.

Originally, Xiao Fan was only a ninth-rank tutor of the Prince, and was not in Shen An's eyes at all. Now the gap between Xiao Fan and the seventh rank has narrowed.

Moreover, Xiao Fan was directly promoted to the seventh rank by the imperial edict, which means that in the heart of His Majesty, Xiao Fan has been marked.

Shen An smiled and said, "Xiao Shidu, I am just the junior secretary. You call me Shen Zhanshi, be careful that Feng Zhanshi will scold you."

"Shen An, am I such a stingy person?"

A slightly old voice sounded outside the courtyard, and Feng Xinian, the secretary of the Prince's Mansion, also rushed over after hearing the news.

"Master Zhanshi."

Everyone saluted.

Feng Xinian waved his hand: "We are all family, no need to be polite. Xiao Shidu, you got a beauty and got promoted, congratulations."

Xiao Fan smiled and said nothing.

Feng Xinian turned his eyes and said: "Xiao Shidu, you have become a seventh-rank Shidu, and I can change you to a bigger courtyard."

"In addition, your monthly salary will be increased to 5,000 Tianlong coins per month."

Xiao Fan used to have 3,000 Tianlong coins per month, and the increase to 5,000 Tianlong coins has increased a lot. This money is equivalent to 25,000 in his previous life.

The Tianlong Empire treats officials more favorably. Officials have a lot of monthly salaries, and they can live well without corruption.

Xiao Fan hurriedly said: "Master Zhanshi, I am used to living in this courtyard, and there is no need for three people to live in a big courtyard."

"I have spent a lot of effort on these flowers and plants, and I don't want to change places."

Change places? That won't work!

His courtyard uses the Zhenfu Divine Stele, which is very difficult to move, so there is no need to toss for the time being.

In a year or so, Qin Xuan will ascend the throne and become emperor, and they will all have to leave then.

"Don't want to change?"

"According to the rules, your monthly salary can be compensated. It should be no problem to increase your monthly salary to 6,000 Tianlong coins."

"I will apply for it for you then."

Feng Xinian stroked his beard and smiled.

As the secretary of the Prince's Mansion, he is a smart man. Xiao Fan received the reward from the Prince and the reward from His Majesty, which is not ordinary.

Even if Xiao Fan is only a seventh-rank official, it would be best to make friends with him.

"Thank you, Mr. Secretary."

Xiao Fan said happily.

One thousand Tianlong coins are not a small amount. With one thousand more Tianlong coins every month, life will be more comfortable. He will not be hard on money.

Feng Xinian said with a smile: "Xiao Shidu, we are all officials of the Prince's Mansion. You can walk around more often and don't be too formal."

Xiao Fan nodded: "Master Zhanshi is right. I will invite everyone to Fengyue Tower for dinner tonight. I wonder if Master Zhanshi is free?"

Feng Xinian laughed: "There is food and wine, of course I am free. A happy event like yours should be celebrated."

"Shen An, help Xiao Shidu count how many people want to go. It has been a while since everyone got together."

Shen An nodded with a smile: "No problem."

"Xiao Shidu, you will probably have to spend money tonight. There will definitely be a lot of people who want to join in the fun of such a happy event."

Xiao Fan smiled. It was impossible to spend money.

He was promoted, how could everyone go empty-handed to show their support? After receiving a round of gifts, he would definitely make a lot of money.

"Xiao Shidu, we won't bother you too much. See you tonight."

Feng Xinian said with a smile.

Soon Feng Xinian and the others left.