The Prime Minister's Darling novel Chapter 323

Chapter 323: 175 Divine Green Tea (First Update)_3

He had received news from Minister Zhuang in advance that the position of Libationer at Guozijian had been confirmed. The Emperor intended to confer upon the crown prince the title of Ning King at the first court meeting of the New Year, and simultaneously, he would be officially appointed as the Libationer of Guozijian.

“Congratulations, sir!” the butler said.

Zheng Siye raised his chin proudly: “What about it? If it weren’t for all those troublesome incidents, I should have rightfully been the Libationer of Guozijian already!”

The butler replied, “Indeed, sir! But it’s not too late now!”

“True.”

Zheng Siye smiled.

Thinking of something, he asked, “Are the clothes ironed yet?”

“Yes, sir! Yes, sir! Just waiting for the official badge to be issued by the court to sew it on!” the butler hastily answered.

Guozijian’s ceremonial robes are commissioned by the court, but Zheng Siye couldn’t wait that long. He had them made prematurely—a robe that currently lacked the Libationer badge signifying his position.

“Show it to me!” Zheng Siye said.

“Yes, sir!” The butler beamingly brought the robe over.

Zheng Siye’s eyes gleamed with anticipation as he looked at the robe.

“Sir, would you like to try it on for size?” the butler asked.

Zheng Siye cleared his throat, “Ah, sure, just in case it doesn’t fit right, you can get it altered in time.”

“Indeed, profoundly true, sir!” the butler laughed.

Eager, Zheng Siye quickly changed into the Libationer’s robe, strolled up and down, and spread out his arms for the butler’s appreciation, “How is it?”

The butler gave a thumbs-up, then flattered him incessantly, “Perfect! Sir, you look so regal in this outfit!”

Zheng Siye was extremely satisfied. He stepped before the bronze mirror, inspecting himself from front to back, and brushing his wide sleeves, he said, “Just missing the badge!”

“You will have it when you come back from the court meeting!” the butler laughed.

Reluctantly, Zheng Siye took off the Libationer’s robe. After today, he would be able to wear it every day!

Zheng Siye prepared to attend the morning court assembly.

The sky was still pitch dark, and the gates of the Imperial Palace had not opened yet, with all the ministers waiting outside.

When they saw Zheng Siye approaching, the Minister of Personnel was the first to congratulate him, quickly followed by the Minister of Revenue, the Head of Honglu Temple, and others.

Clearly, everyone had heard that Zheng Siye would soon be conferred as the Libationer.

This was a deal sealed in stone. Zheng Siye couldn’t be bothered with false humility and laughed as he returned the greetings.

His current position was lower than these ministers, but after the court meeting, he would be on par with them. Therefore, the greetings were now beginning to morph into polite equalities.