"By the mandate of Heaven, the Emperor decrees..."
Following a series of commendations, Gu Wenheng was directly promoted three grades in a row, instantly becoming a Standard Fifth Rank Imperial College Doctor at the Hanlin Academy.
The officials still toughing it out to build seniority in the Hanlin Academy were speechless. They thought, "This is so unfair."
Even Gong Zhengping was a little surprised. He had known Gu Wenheng would take a step forward this time, but he never expected such a massive leap. He certainly didn't think offering a few minor mathematical techniques was enough to warrant a three-grade promotion. There had to be an underlying reason he was unaware of.
Feeling the probing gazes around him, Gu Wenheng respectfully received the Holy Decree first. As he took it, he discreetly slipped a sachet into the hand of the eunuch delivering the edict.
