Chapter 828: Chapter 336: The Year-End Arrives! Universal Celebration! (Part 2)

Back then, the royal decree could not be defied, so he had his own daughter marry Fusu, while he and Wang Wan were at daggers drawn, making his daughter’s life in Fusu’s Residence quite unhappy.

But now everything had changed.

All because of Zhao Feng’s appearance.

"Rise."

Li Si smiled.

"Father-in-law."

"Fusu has only just returned today and did not first pay a visit to Father-in-law. I beg Father-in-law’s forgiveness." Fusu spoke with a trace of apology.

"Whether you pay a visit or not is not important; what matters is that you treat Rou’er well."

Li Si looked at Fusu as he spoke, his tone carrying a hint of admonishment.

"Please be at ease, Father-in-law."

"Fusu will never fail Rou’er." Fusu turned his head and gazed gently at Li Rou.

"Father."

"My husband treats your daughter very well." Li Rou quickly added.

Coming back to herself.

Li Rou hurriedly brought the two little ones at her side over.

"Ping’er, An’er."

"Hurry and pay respects to your Grandfather." Li Rou said.

"Greetings, Grandfather."

The two little ones immediately bowed.

Fusu had one daughter and one son.

The elder was already five, the younger was three.

The eldest daughter was named Ying Ping, the younger son Ying An.

Peace and safety—that was the meaning.

"Good, good."

Looking at his two grandchildren, Li Si’s face also broke into a smile.

"When you return home tomorrow, you can just meet your eldest brother as well." Li Si said with a smile.

"Father."

"How is Sister-in-law?" Li Rou asked with a smile.

"The two little ones are almost a year old now; they already know how to walk and call people."

Mentioning his grandchildren, Li Si could not be more delighted.

Just one year ago.

His daughter-in-law had given birth to a pair of Dragon and Phoenix twins, deeply blessed with fortune.

On the day of the birth.

The present First Emperor and Empress.

As well as the Crown Prince and Crown Princess Consort all came in person.

And Ying Zheng even personally gave the two little ones their names.

The elder brother was named Li Cheng, the younger sister Li Lan.

At this moment.

The State Governors and Prefectural Governors who had been governing outside had all returned to the Capital to report on their duties, so things were naturally very lively.

Many colleagues who were on good terms had not seen each other for a long time, so of course they were chatting happily.

After quite a while—

"His Majesty has arrived."

"The Empress has arrived."

"The Crown Prince has arrived."

"The Crown Princess Consort has arrived."

The loud cries echoed across the Imperial Conference Square.

At the sound!

All the assembled Ministers immediately grew respectful, facing the steps of the square.

"We subjects pay respects to Your Majesty, pay respects to the Empress."

"We subjects pay respects to the Crown Prince, pay respects to the Crown Princess Consort."

On the square, the Hundred Officials and their family members shouted continuously.

Amid the loud shouts of the Court officials and their families.

Ying Zheng held Xia Dong’er’s hand.

Zhao Feng held Wang Yan’s hand.

They slowly walked out from within the great hall and came to stand atop the steps.

"All of you, rise."

Ying Zheng smiled and raised his hand.

"Today is the year’s end. The Court’s Hundred Officials, the various Shangjiangjun, the main generals of the great camps, the State Governors of Jiuzhou, the Prefectural Governors of the Thirty-Six Prefectures, have all gathered in Xianyang."

"First, because it has been long since you all returned to the Capital; second, because I and the Crown Prince are to reward you all for your loyal service to the state."

Zhao Feng also smiled and spoke loudly.

"We subjects thank Your Majesty for Your great grace."

"We subjects thank the Crown Prince for His great grace."

The multitude of officials shouted in unison.

"Enough."

"All of you, be seated."

Ying Zheng smiled.

Then, holding Xia Dong’er’s hand, he walked to his own seat and sat down.

Zhao Feng naturally did the same.

"Today."

"With the year’s end upon us."

"It is also the very first year-end under the Qin New Calendar."

"The entire realm should celebrate together; the whole country should rejoice."

"Pass down Our decree."

"From this day forth, Qin’s grain tax shall be reduced by another ten percent, extending favor to the common people under heaven." Ying Zheng announced with a hearty laugh.

"Your Majesty is wise."

All the officials on the square shouted in unison.

The Qin of today was already different from the past: the national treasury was full, and after abundant harvests there was no longer any worry over provisions.

Even without Spiritual Grain, merely planting ordinary rice was enough to keep the treasury brimming.

"Father."

"Today is the year’s end, a time to celebrate the New Year together, so it is still best to focus on feasting the ministers. As for state affairs, let us discuss them after the year-end holidays are over." Zhao Feng said with a smile.

"You all see this boy is already ordering Me around."

Ying Zheng said with a hint of helplessness.

The assembled officials on the square also smiled, though they did not dare laugh aloud.

"All right, all right."

"What Feng’er says is right—today is the year’s end celebration; we should not speak of state affairs."

"Today, I and Feng’er have prepared a banquet to reward you all."

"Of course."

"Feng’er has also prepared an even greater favor for you."

"To prolong life and enhance your Cultivation."

Ying Zheng smiled and clapped his hands.

"His Majesty has given the order."

"Serve the feast."

The Inner Eunuch waiting to the side spoke out loudly.

They saw numerous palace maids and temple officials carrying prepared delicacies and fine wine, placing them before each seat.

"Hahaha."

"Today His Majesty and the Crown Prince have actually brought out Dream-Drunk, the finest brew of Immortals’ Liquor House."

"I must make sure to drink my fill." Wang Jian looked at the fine wine before him and immediately laughed.

"Grand Commandant."

"You jest."

"Have you not drunk enough of this fine wine already?"

"Of everyone in Court, you drink the most of it."

Han Fei could not help teasing him.

"Not enough, nowhere near enough." Wang Jian laughed heartily.

"Hahaha..."

Many Ministers burst into laughter.

"Father-in-law."

"Today there is not only fine wine and delicacies, but something even better." Zhao Feng smiled.

He clapped his hands.

They saw—

Squad after squad of the Crown Prince’s personal guards carrying brocade boxes, walking toward the banquet seats.

Clearly.

Anything escorted with such formality by the Crown Prince’s personal guards had to be a precious treasure.

Seeing this scene, the officials could not help growing curious; such a level of escort was truly rare.

"Your Highness."

"All the Spirit Fruits have been distributed."

Zhang Ming came to Zhao Feng’s side and said respectfully.

He also placed four brocade boxes on the table of Ying Zheng and Zhao Feng.

"You may all open the brocade boxes before you." Zhao Feng smiled.

With puzzled looks, the officials all opened the brocade boxes in front of them.