Chapter 90 Si Yao wasn't angered by General Feng's words and broke down.

Chapter 90 Si Yao wasn't angered by General Feng's words and broke down.

Eunuch Li paused for a moment, then continued reading:

"Si Yao is hereby appointed as the Deputy Guardian of the Armory (without a hat), by imperial decree!"

Si Yao's eyes widened suddenly.

"A deputy commander without a top hat?"

What kind of official position is this? She had never heard of it before.

Lord Lin replied with a smile, "It means you're in charge of the armory. 'Without an official hat' means you don't have one."

He's just a gatekeeper at an armory.

What defines an official?

They're not even as good as the ones guarding the city gates.

The Emperor is mighty!

Si Yao looked dissatisfied. "Even my eldest brother, a lowly ninth-rank official, is only a warehouse keeper, while I'm just a deputy keeper?"

"Your Majesty, this battle was incredibly difficult; I nearly lost my life! This is not fair!"

Although Su Xiao was only a sixth-rank official, he was a genuine military officer and a general.

As for myself, I'm just a guard of the armory!

Even just giving her an official hat would be nice.

"Be content," Lord Lin chuckled softly. "You still receive a salary from the imperial court, which is better than when you were just a commoner."

She was originally slated to be a rank eight official, but she ruined it herself, so she has no one to blame but herself.

Si Yao's face darkened, and she hesitated to accept the imperial decree.

Ordinary people are much better off; they can even be general's wives and enjoy a life of luxury at home.

This deputy guard had to go to the Ministry of War every day to guard their weapons, which was no different from being in prison!

The thought of her and Su Xiao working themselves to the bone while Si He stayed home as a general's wife, enjoying all the benefits, was unbearable.

She felt a surge of suppressed anger.

So all that work they did was left for Sihe to enjoy all the benefits.

"Deputy Commander, receive the imperial decree." Eunuch Li came to her and handed her the imperial decree.

In fact, such a low-ranking, unofficial position can be obtained simply by relaying a message.

Writing it on an imperial edict is simply a waste.

"Hurry up and answer! Don't you want your head?!" Su Xiao turned his head and roared in a low voice.

With so many people watching, Si Yao felt the imperial edict in front of her was incredibly heavy. She lowered her head in utter humiliation and reached out to receive the edict.

"Quickly thank the Emperor for his great favor!" Lord Lin added smugly from the side.

Si Yao gritted her teeth, "Your Majesty, I... thank you for your great kindness!"

Su Xiao also received his own imperial decree.

Upon opening it, he was struck dumb with disbelief.

The imperial edict originally stated that he was to be appointed as a fifth-rank general.

Later, with a stroke of the red brush, it was changed to the sixth rank!

Just now, His Majesty changed it in front of many of them!

A higher rank can have a huge impact; even a single rank can make a world of difference!

Su Xiao was filled with remorse. If he had known, he wouldn't have spoken up for Si Yao earlier!

“Brother Xiao, I…” Si Yao tried to take Su Xiao’s arm, but he coldly pushed her away.

She was stunned.

Everyone in the hall was laughing at her, and even her husband stopped helping her...

How could it have turned out like this?

Her military exploits, which she risked her life for, and the long-awaited investiture she received.

In the end, it turned out to be a joke.

The Emperor's patience with her had come to an end.

"Si Yao, are you satisfied with your position?"

Si Yao's face was pale, her lips trembled, and she braced herself to answer.

Lord Lin quietly added, "Don't forget, you're a role model for women who know how to fight for themselves."

Si Yao glared at him.

Only now did she realize that Lord Lin had been mocking her from beginning to end.

She replied to the Emperor, "Satisfied!"

We can't fall for Lord Lin's trick again; he clearly wants to be beheaded!

Xia Changle looked at his father and said with a smile, "Since you are satisfied, then Your Majesty, I will present Deputy Commander Si with a great gift."

The Emperor nodded. "There is a pleasant surprise, but I haven't yet figured it out. Let him in."

Upon hearing this...

Si Yao's eyes, which were originally filled with resentment and unwillingness, instantly ignited a glimmer of hope.

Did the Emperor prepare a surprise for her?

It doesn't matter. So what if her official rank is low? With His Majesty's reward, she can still stand out.

But as the figure appearing at the palace gate slowly became clearer...

Her smile froze, and her heart pounded with panic.

Wang Qi?

Why would he bring a memorial tablet here?