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Finally, after a careful examination, the imperial physician slowly withdrew his hand.

He bowed to the emperor again and was about to report his pulse condition.

However, before he could utter a word, the emperor gently waved his hand, indicating that he didn't need to say anything more.

The emperor's expression was as calm as water, without the slightest fluctuation. He simply waved his hand and asked the imperial doctors to quietly leave.

Then, the emperor slowly turned his head, his eyes fell softly on Ye Zifen's beautiful face, and said softly: "Serve lunch, let Princess Fuxia accompany me to eat today."

Hearing the emperor's words, all the words Ye Zifen wanted to say turned into a sigh, and she responded respectfully: "Yes, I obey your command."

Not long after, there was the sound of light footsteps, and then several palace maids came in one after another, each holding an exquisite tray in their hands, on which were placed delicious dishes.

These dishes smelled delicious and would have made Ye Zifen salivate in the past, but now she had no appetite.

In a short while, the originally empty table was filled up.

The emperor smiled slightly, picked up the chopsticks first, and gracefully reached out to one of the plates of tempting braised fish. He gently picked up a piece and put it into his mouth, then chewed it slowly.

He seemed quite satisfied with the taste of the dish and a contented expression appeared on his face.

However, Ye Zifen seemed a little uneasy at this time. Although she also picked up the food with her chopsticks, her eyes were always wandering unconsciously, as if she had thousands of thoughts in her mind.

She just mechanically repeated the action of picking up the food and putting it into her mouth, without tasting the delicious flavor of the food at all.

The emperor keenly noticed that Ye Zifen was absent-minded, so he stopped eating, gently placed his chopsticks on the edge of the bowl, and asked with concern: "Princess Fuxia, don't worry, just enjoy this sumptuous lunch with me."

Upon hearing this, Ye Zifen looked up as if awakened from a dream, looking into the emperor's eyes full of concern. She tried hard to squeeze out a slightly far-fetched smile, nodded and said, "Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. I will adjust my mood and eat seriously."

After that, she took a deep breath and forced herself to focus on the delicious food in front of her.

For a moment, no other sound could be heard on the dining table except the occasional crisp sound of cutlery colliding.

Although neither of them said anything more, the atmosphere did not seem awkward. Instead, it revealed a different kind of tranquility and peace.

Inside the magnificent palace, a solemn atmosphere permeates every corner.

The emperor sat upright on the dragon throne, the symbol of supreme power, his body leaning back slightly, as if his spine was bent by an invisible burden.

He slowly turned his gaze to the graceful Princess Fuxia not far away, and said in a slightly low and hoarse voice: "The matter of conferring the title of Duke of Chongguo on my son-in-law is a decision I made after careful consideration. This matter must be properly handled while my mind is still clear."

Hearing what the emperor said, Princess Fuxia was slightly startled. She lowered her head subconsciously, and her long eyelashes fluttered gently like butterfly wings, concealing the complex emotions in her eyes.

Surprise, confusion and worry were intertwined on that pretty face, making it difficult to guess what she was really thinking.

Then he raised his hands respectfully and saluted the emperor, saying, "Your Majesty's decision has become an established fact. General Zhang Gaoyi and I have no objection to it."

The emperor sighed softly, and the sigh seemed to carry a heavy weight as it echoed in the empty hall.

He straightened his body slightly and explained sincerely, "I know that this decision may be a little abrupt, but the prince consort has made great contributions to the country and society, and he deserves such a reward."

At this time, Princess Fuxia finally raised her head. A gleam of determination flashed across her beautiful eyes. She said with her red lips: "The Emperor's decision must have far-reaching significance. I will obey the Emperor's orders. Such a generous reward is not only a recognition of the personal achievements of the Prince Consort, but also the supreme honor bestowed upon the Princess's Mansion and the General's Mansion."

Afterwards, Ye Zifen, who had a graceful figure and pretty face, carefully and reverently picked up the memorial that Zhang Gaoyi had written so carefully last night with her fair hands.

She walked slowly in front of the emperor, then bowed slightly and said, "Your Majesty, this is the memorial written by Zhang Gaoyi last night. Please take a look."

Seeing this, the eunuch who had been standing beside the emperor quickly turned his gaze to the emperor, observing his expression.

After seeing the emperor nod slightly, the eunuch walked forward quickly, stretched out his well-maintained hands, and steadily took the memorial from Ye Zifen.

Then, the eunuch turned around and respectfully presented the memorial to the emperor.

The emperor reached out to take the letter with an elegant and unhurried movement.

After the letter was fully unfolded, he began to read it carefully word by word.

At first, the emperor frowned slightly, as if he had some doubts or dissatisfaction with some of the content; however, not long after, as he read deeper, his slightly wrinkled brows gradually relaxed, as if the haze in his heart was blown away by a breeze.

"Oh? I see...it's about the Tiger Army's reinforcements."

The emperor murmured softly, his low and magnetic voice echoing in the unusually quiet Chengqian Hall, as clear and audible as the sound of a Huangzhong Dalu.

After reading the memorial, the emperor did not rush to express his opinion, but gently placed it on the table.

Then, he stretched out his right index finger and tapped the table rhythmically, with his eyes slightly closed, as if he was thinking deeply about some important decision in his mind.

For a moment, the entire imperial study was filled with a tense and solemn atmosphere.

After a moment's silence, the emperor suddenly opened his eyes and quickly raised his head.

At this moment, his eyes were as bright as torches, revealing an unswerving determination and a fearless spirit.

"Pass on my order!" the emperor said loudly, his words were sonorous and powerful, "Immediately select suitable people from the sons of the ministers and send them to the army for training. If they can pass the assessment, they will be allowed to stay in the Tiger Army; on the contrary, if they fail to meet the standards, they will be sent back home. No mistakes!"

The eunuch beside him said quickly: "This is the imperial decree!"