"I accept the decree. Long live the Emperor, long live the Emperor, long live the Emperor." Zhao Yan felt a surge of excitement; his hard work had finally been recognized.
"Rise, Magistrate Zhao. Let me be the first to offer my congratulations." Fú Dé spoke in his high-pitched, affected tone while offering a symbolic gesture to help Zhao Yan up. He was always happy to show a pleasant face to those the Emperor favored.
Zhao Yan felt a touch of trepidation. He could tell that Eunuch Fú Dé was an old hand at court politics; since his promotion, the man’s attitude toward him had become significantly warmer. Still, that was hardly a bad thing.
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