Chapter 171

The visitor was an eunuch from the palace.

But in the mess of the Han Dynasty, the Emperor had no real power at all!

After the Ten Eunuchs Rebellion, the eunuchs also seemed extremely desolate.

Forced by their livelihood.

They naturally would no longer rely on the Emperor.

But instead turned to the real power-holder, the current Prime Minister, Old Dong, who was about to be promoted to Grand Tutor.

Although Fu Wan was timid, his brain turned relatively fast.

The moment he saw this eunuch.

Fu Wan understood that the edict the visitor brought must be Old Dong’s intention.

Before Fu Wan could respond, the eunuch said on his own:

"Cavalier Attendant-in-Ordinary Fu Wan, loyal and patriotic, has made contributions to the country; effective immediately, you are promoted to Grand Master of Palace Leisure!"

"Bang!"

It was like a huge pie from heaven.

It smashed onto Fu Wan’s head without warning!

Grand Master of Palace Leisure, what did this mean?

It meant that Fu Wan was promoted three ranks at once, entering the ranks of high-ranking court officials!

Although... Grand Master of Palace Leisure was still an idle position with nothing to do.

But it couldn't be helped that the rank of this official position was high!

In an instant.

Fu Wan stood frozen in place, not knowing what to say in thanks.

"Grand Master of Palace Leisure, why don't you hurry up and receive the edict and thank the Emperor for his grace?"

The eunuch responsible for conveying the edict frowned, seemingly dissatisfied with Fu Wan’s attitude.

Seeing this, Fu Wan hurriedly stuffed a silver ingot into the eunuch’s pocket, and the latter nodded with satisfaction.

Although, silver was not the main settlement method in the late Han period.

Copper coins were.

But silver ingots were already existing items and were considered valuable items, with a value far exceeding copper coins.

As for gold...

Fu Wan was not a rich man; where would he get gold to reward the eunuch who conveyed the edict?

After sending away the eunuch who conveyed the edict.

The joy on Fu Wan’s face could no longer be concealed!

Being promoted three ranks at once was not a treatment that ordinary people could have.

However.

Compared to Fu Wan.

His daughter Fu Shou was not as ecstatic.

Fu Wan’s wife, Princess Yang'an, Liu Hua, had already passed away several years ago.

Fu Wan’s several sons were also small officials in the court, not worth mentioning.

Therefore, in the Fu family, it was Fu Shou, the youngest daughter, who saw things most clearly.

Fu Shou said with a worried expression:

"Father, this Dong Zhuo is not a good person."

"And that Li Wenyu and Gu Linzhi are both leaders in the world today."

"He didn't promote you earlier, and he didn't promote you later."

"But suddenly promoted you three ranks at this juncture; how could there be no ulterior motive?"

Regarding what Fu Shou said, Fu Wan waved his hand with a smile:

"Dong Zhuo perhaps realized my talent."

"And wants to reuse me."

Hearing this shameless talk from Fu Wan, Fu Shou rolled her eyes helplessly.

What kind of character her father had, Fu Shou, as a daughter, understood better than anyone.

Talent?

Perhaps Fu Wan really had some, but it definitely wasn't much!

Dong Zhuo had countless capable people under his command.

Especially after Gu Yi came, the number of civil and military talents under Dong Zhuo increased exponentially; there was no shortage of people at all.

Under such circumstances, why would Dong Zhuo suddenly reuse you, Fu Wan, a small shrimp?

"Little sister, you must be suspicious."

"Father, after all, is the late Emperor’s brother-in-law."

(Brother-in-law in the Han Dynasty meant the older brother of the wife, referring to the fact that Emperor Ling of Han, Liu Hong’s sister, Princess Yang'an, Liu Hua, was Fu Wan’s wife.)

"It is reasonable for Dong Zhuo to want to win over Father."

In stark contrast to Fu Shou’s worry.

His several older brothers all held the attitude that it was only natural for their father Fu Wan to be promoted three ranks at once.

"Forget it, forget it, I can't talk to you guys either."

"Anyway, we will soon know what medicine Dong Zhuo is selling in his gourd."

Fu Shou was very helpless.

These brothers of hers were all fools.

Even far worse than their father Fu Wan!

If it weren't for the legacy left by their mother, these brothers would probably not even be able to get an official position.

Just as Fu Shou was wondering why Dong Zhuo would suddenly promote her father Fu Wan.

At the entrance of the Fu residence.

A visitor arrived again.

The visitor was none other than Dong Bai.

The drunkard’s heart is not in the cup, but in the landscape.

Whether Fu Wan lived or died was completely unimportant.

But Dong Bai intended to take Fu Shou into the residence and make her Gu Yi’s new concubine.

After the pleasantries.

Dong Bai soon got to the point.

"Grand Master of Palace Leisure, I have long heard that your daughter is gentle and virtuous."

"Today I have a request, and I hope the Grand Master of Palace Leisure can agree."

Fu Wan’s main wife, Princess Yang'an, had already passed away.

Therefore, the matter of taking Fu Shou as a concubine could be discussed directly with Fu Wan, the father.

At this moment, Fu Wan had just been promoted and was in high spirits.

The visitor was Dong Bai, Old Dong’s own granddaughter, Gu Yi’s main wife.

How could Fu Wan slight Dong Bai’s face?

However.

After hearing the news that Dong Bai wanted to take Fu Shou into the residence as a concubine for Gu Yi.

Fu Wan was stunned in place, at a loss.

Fu Shou also never expected that Dong Bai’s visit today would have this purpose!

Actually.

Don't look at Fu Wan not doing very well.

But Fu Shou was, after all, Fu Wan’s only daughter.