Chapter 2: The Carefree Daily Life of the Demon Lord Junzhu Chapter 2: Invested as Junzhu

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Protagonist:

Yan Qianqian

In the sun-drenched Yudi, dappled light filtered through the carved window lattice, casting a golden glow over Emperor Yan Hao Yu. He sat at his desk, happily correcting that mountain of memorials, a relaxed smile on his face. Beside him, Eunuch Sun stood smiling, ready to attend to the Emperor's orders at any moment.

Suddenly, the Emperor stopped the vermilion brush in his hand, his eyes still fixed on the memorials, and asked casually, "Has Imperial Physician Fang not returned yet?" Eunuch Sun hurriedly bent over and replied, "Your Majesty, Imperial Physician Fang has not returned yet."

The Emperor pursed his lips and muttered discontentedly, "Old Seventh really is something. I told him to take several more concubines, but he refuses, insisting on having children with his Wangfei, and this is already the fifth!" (An Wang ranks seventh) Eunuch Sun couldn't help but let out a "pfft" laugh, saying, "Your Majesty, this shows An Wang is devoted to love, just like you. With so many beauties in the harem, don't you still run to Fengyi Palace every day to see the Empress?"

Hearing this, the Emperor put down the memorials, glared at Eunuch Sun, and pretended to be angry, saying, "You old rascal, you dare make fun of me!" Eunuch Sun quickly lowered his head to apologize, smiling and saying, "Your Majesty, please forgive this servant just this once." The Emperor shook his head helplessly and said, "You, you..."

Just as the Emperor and Eunuch Sun were chatting and laughing, the Minister of Works arrived in a flurry at the entrance of the Yudi and said to the two guards at the door, "Please inform them that the Minister of Works requests an audience with Your Majesty." Eunuch Sun heard the voice and hurried over, leading the Minister of Works into the Yudi.

As soon as the Minister of Works entered the room, he knelt directly and said excitedly, "Your Majesty, great news! The rain in Nanyang Cheng has finally stopped! This rain has continued for half a month. Although the rainfall is not heavy, if it continues, all the crops will die, and the common people will face famine and poverty."

Originally, the Directorate of Astronomy predicted this rain would last another month, but just now, the Director of the Directorate of Astronomy suddenly sent someone to inform this old minister that celestial phenomena had changed, and a lucky star had descended to bless our Dachang Guo with favorable weather."

Upon hearing this news, the Emperor's face lit up with joy. He stood up, walked toward the Minister of Works, and personally helped him up, smiling and asking, "Oh? Is that true? That is wonderful! I must reward this lucky star well!"

The Minister of Works stood up and replied, "Your Majesty, according to the Directorate of Astronomy, this lucky star is a person of heavenly auspice, but their specific identity is still unknown. However, they speculate the lucky star should be in the capital."

The Emperor nodded slightly, a glimmer of anticipation flashing in his eyes. He turned to the Minister of Works and Eunuch Sun and said, "Since that is the case, let the Directorate of Astronomy closely monitor the lucky star's movements. Once their identity is confirmed, report to me immediately."

The Minister of Works and Eunuch Sun agreed in unison, both filled with curiosity and anticipation for this mysterious lucky star. Her arrival might truly bring unexpected surprises and changes to Dachang Guo." Just then, a young eunuch hurried over and said to Eunuch Sun, "Gonggong, Imperial Physician Fang has returned!"

Hearing this, a hint of joy appeared on Eunuch Sun's face, and he hurriedly asked, "How is the situation?"

The young eunuch hurriedly replied, "Replying to Gonggong, An Wang Your Highness is blessed with a daughter, and both mother and child are safe."

After hearing this, Eunuch Sun felt a great weight finally lift from his heart. He hurriedly turned to report to the Emperor, "Congratulations, Your Majesty, congratulations, Your Majesty. An Wangfei has successfully given birth to a daughter, and both mother and child are well."

Upon hearing this, the Emperor's dragon countenance was greatly pleased. He stood up excitedly and laughed loudly, "Hahaha, good! I knew it. My little lucky star must be An Wang's little daughter!"

Saying this, the Emperor waved his hand and instructed the eunuch beside him, "Hurry, draft the decree!"

Soon, an imperial decree was drafted, which read: "An Wang's young daughter, a lucky star descended from heaven, is hereby titled Yongping Junzhu, granted the fief of Pingcheng Jun, rewarded with ten thousand taels of gold, one thousand bolts of silk, and two night pearls contributed by Nansheng Guo."

The Emperor turned his head slightly and softly instructed Eunuch Sun, who was attending nearby, "You personally go to An Wangfu to announce the decree. Tell Old Seventh that I am giving him seven days off, no need to attend court, so he can take good care of An Wangfei at home. Also, remind him to take it easy, after all, giving birth is like walking through the gates of hell for a woman. Tell him to be careful and absolutely not let An Wangfei go wandering around again."

Eunuch Sun respectfully replied, "Yes, this old slave will go do it now." He flicked his horsetail whisk, picked up the imperial decree with agile movements, turned, and quickly walked out. At this moment, the Emperor suddenly remembered the Minister of Works was still here, so he said, "Nothing else, you may retire first." The Minister of Works hurriedly clasped his hands in salute and replied, "Yes, this old minister obeys the decree." He then exited the gongdian.

Sunlight streamed through the window into the room, illuminating An Wangfei on the bed. She slowly opened her eyes, her gaze gently falling on the little daughter beside her. The little one slept quietly, her small face pink and adorable.

By the bedside, An Wang and four little radish heads sat in a circle, happy smiles on their faces.

Just then, Yue Yi hurried in and said to the Wangye, "Wangye, Eunuch Sun from the palace has come to announce the decree and is waiting in the Front Hall."

The Wangye nodded and replied softly, "Good, this Wang knows." Then he turned to look at the Wangfei and said gently, "I will take these four to the Front Hall to receive the decree. You just gave birth and cannot get up, so lie down and rest well. Royal Brother will not blame you."

The Wangfei smiled and replied, "Yes." Her eyes were full of trust and understanding. The Wangye smiled broadly, leading the four little ones in a grand procession toward the Front Hall.

Upon arriving at the Front Hall, the Wangye recognized at a glance that the person before him was Eunuch Sun, who was by the Emperor's side. Eunuch Sun had a brilliant smile on his face. Eunuch Sun hurriedly clasped his hands and said, "Congratulations, Wangye, congratulations, Wangye, on the birth of your precious daughter!" An Wang smiled and replied, "Eunuch Sun is too kind."

Saying this, he gestured for Yue Yi beside him to hand Eunuch Sun a heavy red envelope. Eunuch Sun did not decline at all. After taking the red envelope with a smile, he said, "Thank you, Wangye, for the reward. This old slave will not be polite in accepting this congratulatory money. Wangye, you should hurry to receive the decree."

Thus, the Wangye led the four little radish heads to kneel respectfully on the ground. The maid and old woman beside them also knelt down one after another. Sun Gonggong cleared his throat and began to read the imperial decree aloud: "By the mandate of Heaven, the Emperor decrees: An Wang's young daughter, a lucky star descended from heaven, is hereby invested as Yongping Junzhu, granted the fief of Pingcheng Jun, rewarded with ten thousand taels of gold, one thousand bolts of silk, plus two night pearls contributed by Nansheng Guo. So decreed!"

"Thank Your Majesty for your great grace." The Wangye led the kowtow. Then, a group of yatou and pozzi shouted in unison, "Wangye, hurry to receive the decree. Today is truly a double joy!" Eunuch Sun smiled so much that the wrinkles on his face formed a blooming old chrysanthemum. He said cheerfully, "Wangye, please stand up quickly to receive the decree." The Wangye slowly stood up and respectfully received the imperial decree with both hands.

At this moment, Eunuch Sun added with a smile, "Wangye, His Majesty specially asked this old slave to bring you a message. Starting tomorrow, you no longer need to attend court. You can rest at home for seven days and focus on caring for Wangfei. His Majesty also said you should take it easy, after all, five children are already enough."

Hearing this, the Wangye smiled and replied, "Eunuch Sun is absolutely correct. Please tell His Majesty that this Wang understands. When there is a suitable opportunity, I will personally enter the palace to kowtow and thank His Majesty."

An Wang spoke earnestly and with a very obedient attitude. "Then this old slave will not disturb you further. Wangye, you may attend to your business." After saying this, Eunuch Sun was about to leave. The Wangye ordered Yue Yi to see Eunuch Sun off, and as he was leaving, he stuffed another handful of gold leaves into Eunuch Sun's hand. Eunuch Sun hurriedly declined, saying, "The congratulatory money has already been received by our family. These gold leaves absolutely cannot be accepted again."

The Wangye smiled and said, "Wangye is happy today. It is a double joy, so the congratulatory money should be prepared in two portions. Eunuch Sun, please accept it." Eunuch Sun, seeing he could not decline, accepted it.

After seeing off Eunuch Sun, An Wang went into Wangfei's room and told her the good news. Upon learning that her daughter had been titled Anping Junzhu and granted a fief, Wangfei was very happy. She smiled at Wangye and said, "Our little daughter is truly a little lucky star!" Hearing this, Wangye also laughed heartily.