Chapter 54 – Reward according to her merit The Evil Prince and his Precious Wife The Sly Lady (1/2)

“Miss Murong, that’s a great idea.” said Ye Tian Qi when he heard the idea that could resolve the disaster.

“Thanks for the compliment, Fourth Prince.” said Murong Xue, with a sweet smile on her face.

Shu Nan Xiang lowered down her head. She was enraged and clenched her fist tightly under her sleeves: Though she didn’t believe it herself, she couldn’t deny that Murong Xue had proposed a brilliant idea. Murong Xue’s idea could solve the root of the problem, which was definitely more mature and effective than her idea…

“I’ll go back to the palace right now and tell my father, the emperor, about Ms. Murong’s idea. He’ll definitely reward you according to your merit!” Ye Tian Qi glanced at Murong Xue with admiration and walked out swiftly.

Shu Nan Xiang recovered from her thoughts as she smelt the Long Yan scent on Ye Tian Qi, and she raised her head, “Such a brilliant idea… Was that really your idea, Miss Murong?”

“Or else what do you think? Miss Shu.” Murong Xue lifted the corner of her mouth.

“How did you come up with such an idea?” Shu Nan Xiang contemplated at Murong Xue with full attention, she wanted to scrutinize her reaction.

“When I was young, I saw the gardener create a small ditch to let the excess water flow into the pond beside the garden. That’s how I came up with the idea.” Murong Xue simply told her a reason. That was the solution for flood in twenty first century; it would certainly be useful in the ancient time.

“Is that true?” Shu Nan Xiang did not trust her completely.

“It’s up to you whether you believe or not. It’s late and I’ll going back now, please excuse me, Miss Shu.” Murong Xue was too lazy to argue with Shu Nan Xiang, she pushed Shu Nan Xiang away and walked out.

Shu Nan Xiang almost fell down and stepped back two steps clumsily. She saw a white figure moving forward; it was Ouyang Shaochen walking behind Murong Xue. He was undeniably elegant and handsome. Sadly, he did not look at her, not even once.

Shu Nan Xiang’s face was darkened, she glared at Murong Xue’s back from a distance, her eyes were filled with anger: It was pure luck for her to think of this brilliant idea, nothing to be proud of. Hopefully The Emperor will find the flaw in her idea and execute her immediately.

After 2 hours, an eunuch came to the Zhen Manor with an imperial edict.

“The Emperor has proclaimed that- Murong Xue, the first daughter of the Zhen Manor, who is indeed smart, has resolved the worries of the Royal Palace’s ministers and of common folk by submitting a brilliant flood management plan. She is therefore rewarded and her effort is very much appreciated!”

“Long live the Emperor!” Murong Xue exclaimed and went over to accept the imperial edict.

Eunuch Zhao handed over the imperial edict to Murong Xue. He then smiled and pointed behind him, “Congratulations Miss Murong, these are the rewards the Emperor has awarded you with.”

Murong Xue looked towards the direction which he had pointed. She saw over 10 maids aligned in a straight line holding huge trays filled with gold, gems, silk, satin and many more. It was an impressive sight.

There were so many, the Emperor was indeed a generous man: “Much thanks to the Emperor!”

“Eunuch Zhao, please take a seat and have some tea!” Murong Xue offered, smiling politely while giving him a red packet. She then asked her servants to acquire the rewards from the maids’ hands.

Eunuch Zhao gently squeezed the thick red packet and the smile on his face became broader, “Thank you for your kindness Miss Murong but we have to return to the palace. Without further delay, please let me excuse myself.”

“Have a safe trip back, Eunuch Zhao!”

Seeing that Eunuch Zhao and the maids had left, Murong Xue smiled happily as she looked at the gift list: She wasn’t short of money but no one had ever complained that they had too much…….