Chapter 17 — After Reconciliation, I Was Appointed County King

"I have submitted a report to the Emperor, asking for orders to stay in Hoang Chau to monitor the situation of the Yellow River, preserve your achievements in water management, and not let problems occur again." "The Emperor has prepared for me to guard Hoang Chau, I will not leave without incident." I listened and was stunned. Unexpectedly, she would give up the path of becoming an official in the capital and ask herself to go out to become a local official. Looking at her for a moment, I finally nodded: "It's up to you." I knew that from now on, Giang So Uyen and I would never see each other again. When I stepped out of the room filled with the smell of tobacco, the sunlight outside the door fell on me. As soon as I raised my eyes, I saw Tu Thanh Hoan waiting in front of the door. The woman stood still in place, not losing patience at all. Seeing me leave, her eyes immediately softened. I strode forward, holding her hand: "Let's go, let's return to the capital." In the fall of July, the tired group of people returned to the capital. What makes me both happy and worried is that the Queen Mother was supported by her palace maid, waiting outside the city gate. Seeing me get off my horse and kneel, the Queen Mother smiled and signaled the eunuch to promulgate the decree. "Phung Thien inherited the fortune, the emperor's edict wrote: Bui Tac Du has merit in governing water, his talent is also special, he was specially appointed to be a district king." The holy decree read three parts, I and all the people behind me who had merit in governing water were awarded. After receiving the decree, the Queen Mother laughed loudly and asked someone to help me stand up. "Tac Du, you have been awarded the title of district king, what are your plans for the future?" After listening, I reached out and grabbed Tu Thanh Hoan's hand next to me. Smiling, she replied: "Dear Queen Mother, I and General Tu are about to have a happy occasion. I would like to invite the Queen Mother to drink a cup of celebratory wine." The Queen Mother was stunned, then couldn't stop being happy. "Okay, okay, everyone will definitely drink this celebratory cup of wine." My eyes looked towards Tu Thanh Hoan, the two of them smiled in agreement. I believe that my new life will be full of happiness. Full text complete.