Evan Xiao glanced at Grace and smiled, "Once we've settled in Yan City, I will definitely come to your house and formally propose."
"Alright, good!" Grandfather nodded. "But the Emperor rewarded the Zhu, Yuan, and Shen families, yet didn't reward you. Why is that?"
Evan Xiao paused for a moment and said, "Probably... the Emperor wants to wait until we arrive in Yan City before rewarding me."
"Hahaha!" Grandfather laughed heartily. "If the Emperor waits until Yan City to reward you, it must be an important position. Looks like he thinks very highly of you!"
Evan Xiao just smiled quietly and said nothing.
At that moment, Grace's second aunt, Mrs. Liu, said, "Father, Mother, there's something my husband and I have discussed, and we'd like to hear your thoughts."
"What is it?"
"Well, originally, my husband had a position at the local office, but now, with all of Blue Moon Nation gone... the job's gone too. We thought we'd move to Yan City as well. First, we could look after Big Brother and Sister-in-law, and second, it's a good chance to be filial to Father and Mother, isn't it?"
Zhu Minghan frowned.
What help could they possibly be? As long as they don't make trouble, that'll be enough.
But Grandfather didn't hesitate and said, "Good! You all, and Third Brother too, will move to Yan City together. Jobs can be found slowly! Our family must stay united!"
Mrs. Liu was overjoyed. She exchanged a look with her husband, Zhu Mingzhang, their happiness written all over their faces.
Zhu Qingyun kept stealing glances at Evan Xiao, her eyes full of emotion, lost in her own thoughts.
"Father, Big Brother is new to Yan City, his footing isn't secure yet, and he's unfamiliar with the place." It was Grace's third uncle who spoke. "I think I'll stay in Danyang for now and take care of our third branch's business. If Big Brother settles down well in the future, then we can talk about moving."
Grandfather nodded, "That's fine too."
......
And so, the Prime Minister's family moved first, and Grace's second uncle's family began planning their move to Yan City as well.
Evan Xiao would leave a bit later; he had to complete his military assessment first, then bring the qualified Spirit Cavalry with him.
......
Loyalty Manor was a gift from the Emperor.
It had to be officially handed over to Zhu Minghan by the Ministry of Works, which was in charge of the renovations.
The person leading them to the manor was none other than Minister Victor Zhao from the Ministry of Works.
After handing over the property and land deeds, Victor Zhao said to Zhu Minghan in a strangely sarcastic tone, "Lord Zhu, this manor is the most famous feng shui treasure in all of Yan City! You'd better take good care of it!"
"Alright, thank you for making the trip, sir," Zhu Minghan said, bowing politely.
Victor Zhao gave a cold, ambiguous smile and left.
The old lady asked curiously, "Minghan, why did that official act like that?"
Zhu Minghan looked confused and shook his head.
Grace said nothing, but she knew exactly why.
Victor Zhao was just blatantly jealous.
The manor was located in the south of Yan City and had originally served as the official residence for receiving foreign envoys.
Later, when the official residence was relocated, this manor was left vacant.
Emperor Henry Tuoba renovated it to the standards of a marquis's manor and gifted it to Zhu Minghan.
This really was a famous feng shui treasure.
Many princes and marquises set up their residences around the official manor, all hoping to benefit from its auspicious feng shui.
After the manor stopped being used as an official residence, plenty of nobles and powerful families tried to get their hands on it, but the Emperor gave it to the newly arrived Zhu family instead. Of course, the others were jealous and upset.
......
Once everything was settled, Grace went to the palace to thank Emperor Henry Tuoba.
She went in the evening, since Emperor Tuoba had just quelled a rebellion and was extremely busy.
He attended court in the morning and discussed politics in the afternoon; only in the evening did he have a bit of free time.
When they met, they exchanged a smile.