2021
Just when Xiao Ruo had stopped expecting any rewards from the Emperor, the Emperor's reward arrived.
This time, the Emperor bestowed upon Xiao Ruo not only some treasures and a few shop fronts, but also a special token that would allow her to freely enter and exit the Imperial Palace.
Such a reward could be regarded as an unparalleled honor; however, Xiao Ruo was not particularly happy, as she hadn't truly achieved anything deserving of reward, making it feel rather ironic to her.
Fu Hanwen understood her thoughts, his eyes gleaming as he whispered, "The Emperor said that the medicine you prescribed has made him feel much better these days. Once the Emperor is less busy, he'll have you enter the palace to perform acupuncture on him. However, he doesn't want this to be publicized, and that's why he's given you this token."
Xiao Ruo's eyes lit up, "Then what about these rewards?"
