That would also add twenty-one adult members to the wild people, and then it's the chicken-and-egg cycle. In short, by this calculation, the Eldest Prince could be said to have destroyed an entire wild people tribe! Of course, such teasing was only appropriate if kept to oneself for amusement, and certainly not to be said in the Eldest Prince's presence.
"Lord, this gift is truly too extravagant."
Eunuch Liu, the one who had announced the imperial edict, was considered one of the more senior eunuchs in the palace.
"Eunuch Liu, you came from afar; it must have been arduous. This little token is as it should be."
Eunuch Liu covered his mouth, chuckled, and said, "HEHEHE. Then I'll accept it on behalf of the Sixth Prince."
Upon hearing this, Zheng Fan squinted slightly but just nodded without any visible reaction. He couldn't be sure if Eunuch Liu was speaking truth or lies, but he didn't really need to confirm either.
