Royal Palace.

Huagai Hall.

"Young Master Hu can have such insights at such a young age, which puts us to shame!"

"Master Hu's talent is unparalleled in ancient times and rare in today's times. He is truly a blessing to the Ming Dynasty!"

"With Mr. Hu's talent, it's really a waste of talent to be trained by someone of the eighth grade!"

"Your Majesty, I would like to ask Mr. Hu to join my household department and be on duty!"

"Your Majesty, I would like to ask Mr. Hu to join us as a duty officer in the Ministry of Industry!"

"Your Majesty, the officials also requested an order!"

"There are also officials!"

"...The Ministry of Etiquette is also available!"

For a while, there were endless compliments, and then the six ministries in the DPRK and Central Government began to grab people, all scrambling to win over Hu Fei.

Even Pang Yuhai, the chief eunuch standing next to Zhu Yuanzhang, could hardly help but want to argue.

Hu Weiyong looked at this scene and was so excited that he almost burst into tears. He had never thought that one day his son would become the favorite of the six directors.

On the other side, Princess Anqing had stood up excitedly and was about to run towards Hu Fei.

Princess Lin'an had quick eyesight and quick hands, so she hurriedly grabbed Princess Anqing.

"Sister, what are you doing?"

Princess Anqing turned to look at Princess Linan and asked anxiously.

"What do you want to do? There are so many people here, why don't you be more reserved?"

"Now is the time for him to enjoy his honor. At this time, you run over. If you do anything wrong and anger your father, wouldn't that implicate him?"

Princess Lin'an shook her head helplessly, smiled, and said seriously.

After listening to Princess Lin'an's words, Princess Anqing came back to her senses and immediately felt that her sister's words made sense, so she returned to her sister unwillingly.

"How's it going? Are you satisfied with your wishful husband now?"

Princess Lin'an looked at her sister and asked jokingly.

Princess Anqing nodded, then shyly grabbed the corner of her clothes, her face flushed.

Looking at her shy sister, Princess Lin'an smiled and shook her head, showing a hint of relief, and the apology in her heart became much lighter.

"Okay, don't argue anymore, just be quiet!"

At this moment, Zhu Yuanzhang loudly stopped the six officials who were scrambling to get Hu Fei, and then looked up at Hu Fei with a smile.

"come here!"

Zhu Yuanzhang waved to Hu Fei and said slowly.

Hu Fei smiled and slowly walked up to Zhu Yuanzhang.

Then, with everyone stunned, Zhu Yuanzhang actually poured a glass of wine for Hu Fei himself. Not everyone can receive such treatment!

"I am very happy today, and it is all due to you! Come, let me have a drink with you!"

Zhu Yuanzhang raised his hand to signal and said seriously.

Hu Fei did not dare to neglect, and hurriedly picked up the wine glass and bowed respectfully to Zhu Yuanzhang.

"Dry!"

As the words fell, Zhu Yuanzhang had already raised his head and drank all the wine in his glass.

Hu Fei didn't waste any time and drank the entire glass of wine.

At this moment, he knew that Zhu Yuanzhang's trust in him had deepened!

This is indeed something worth drinking.

"No matter how much credit you have had in the past, I will remember it. Just what you did tonight is worthy of my reward. Tell me, among the six parts, which one do you want to go to the most? As long as you say it, I will definitely agree to it."

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Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Hu Fei and asked seriously, the relief on his face was beyond words.

Before Hu Fei could answer, Hu Weiyong was already filled with joy and excitedly looking at the six ministers. Even when he became the prime minister, he had never been so happy.

But Hu Fei's next words instantly chilled Hu Weiyong's originally excited mood.

"Your Majesty, you should understand Wei Chen. Wei Chen has no interest in serving as an official. If he just agrees casually just to win His Majesty's favor, wouldn't that be causing trouble to His Majesty?"

"Eighth-grade Teruma is already the limit for Wei Chen. I hope Your Majesty will not embarrass Wei Chen. Wei Chen still had the original idea and just wanted to be an idler."

Hu Fei bowed his hands and said respectfully.

After hearing Hu Fei's words, Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't help but show a hint of disappointment on his face, and Hu Weiyong underneath was even more anxious to stamp his feet.

"No, Mr. Hu, since you have amazing talents, you should serve the imperial court. How can you just want to be an idler?"

"Yes, Mr. Hu, if you are an idler, how can we get along with ourselves?"

When they heard that Hu Fei refused to join the Sixth Department, the heads of the Sixth Department tried to persuade him with grim faces.

"My lords, there is no need to say any more. I have said that no matter how high or low your status is, whether you hold an official position or not, you should do your best as long as the court needs it."

"Besides, who said you can't be loyal to the imperial court if you are not an official? Whether you are effective or not depends only on your heart, not on the size of your official position or whether you are in the imperial court."

Hu Fei turned to look at everyone and said meaningfully, extremely seriously.

After hearing what Hu Fei said, everyone was speechless and looked at Zhu Yuanzhang in embarrassment.

"Okay, you don't have to argue anymore. Since he doesn't want to, I don't want to force anyone to make things difficult. Let's discuss this matter later."

Zhu Yuanzhang glanced at everyone, waved his hands and said, then looked at Hu Fei again.

"It's okay not to join the Sixth Division, but since you have merit, you should be rewarded."

"Since you are unwilling to become an official, I will grant you a title!"

"From now on, Hu Fei will be given the title of Long-An Hou, a salary of three thousand dan, and he will be hereditary! You cannot refuse!"

Zhu Yuanzhang hesitated for a moment, looked at Hu Fei, and said loudly.

After hearing Zhu Yuanzhang's words, everyone present was shocked!

No one thought that Zhu Yuanzhang actually rewarded Hu Fei with a marquis as soon as he opened his mouth. If they remember correctly, Hu Fei will become the youngest marquis in the history of the Ming Dynasty!

Compared with being on duty in the Sixth Ministry, the reward of a Marquis is as great as the sky!

Hu Weiyong, who had already scolded his son in his heart, once again smiled happily when he heard Zhu Yuanzhang's reward.

"Your Majesty, do you want to discuss this matter again? Hu Fei is still young, so please think again."

Xu Da on the side took a step forward, cupped his hands towards Zhu Yuanzhang, and said solemnly.

"Xu Qing, are you talking too confidentially today?"

Seeing Xu Da's question, Zhu Yuanzhang changed his expression instantly and said in a deep voice.

Xu Da made things difficult for Hu Fei several times today, and even Zhu Yuanzhang couldn't stand it anymore.

Hearing Zhu Yuanzhang's rebuke, Xu Da shrank his neck and did not dare to say another word.

"Hu Fei, you won't refuse my kindness, will you?"

Then, Zhu Yuanzhang turned to look at Hu Fei and asked with a smile.

"Since His Majesty insists on rewarding me, if I continue to refuse, wouldn't I be disrespecting him?"

"But I have an unkind request, and I hope your Majesty will grant it."

Hu Fei bowed respectfully and said slowly.

"But it doesn't matter!"

Upon hearing that Hu Fei finally agreed, Zhu Yuanzhang immediately smiled happily and said with a wave of his hand.

"Jiu'an Hou, if Wei Chen's guess is correct, it means long-term peace and stability, right?"

Hu Fei looked at Zhu Yuanzhang and asked slowly.

"Well, not bad, you are smart."

Zhu Yuanzhang nodded and said with a smile.

"I have the courage to ask your majesty to change the long period of time to ninety-nine to one-nine."

Hu Fei cupped his hands and said slowly.

After listening to Hu Fei's words, everyone present was shocked again. No one has ever dared to change the title when His Majesty bestows a title, unless they are brave enough!

Hu Weiyong's face changed drastically underneath him again. After a New Year's banquet, he was sometimes happy, sometimes shocked, and almost going crazy.

"Why?!"

Zhu Yuanzhang frowned and asked in confusion.
To be continued...