They stared at the box Chen Wanqing cradled in her arms, their eyes red with excitement, wanting to touch it but not daring.
Who would have thought!
They were just common folk, and yet they lived to see a Holy Decree.
Mrs. Zhao's lips trembled. "This is wonderful, just wonderful!"
"It's all thanks to our sister-in-law. If she hadn't wanted to dig for huangqi, the treasure chest would never have been found. Without the treasure chest, how would my elder cousin have caught the eye of the higher-ups?"
"With this accomplishment, we don't have to worry about Jing's future. Jing, you've really made it! Don't forget to help out your cousins when you're successful."
With so many people chiming in, a mix of pleasant and rather tactless comments began to surface. Hearing it all, Mr. Zhao frowned and told everyone to disperse.
But who was willing to leave?
Who didn't want a look at the Holy Decree?
