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  After two months of hard work, Yun Ye finally lived a life as comfortable as a pig.

  Every day, sleep until natural wake-up, no need to worry about food shortage, and no need to worry about running naked without clothes. In the morning, someone will bring over water for washing face, even toothbrushes are ready, so-called "toothbrush" is just a fine willow branch with one end made into a brush head, dipped in green salt for brushing teeth, a simplified version of a toothbrush. However, Yun Ye has a toothbrush and doesn't need to use the willow branch, but when he uses his own toothbrush while shaking his leg and brushing his teeth, he suffers from an unexpected disaster.

  Cheng Chumou's mouth was full of white foam, his whole body trembling as he pounced on Yun Ye, pinning him to the ground. He struggled to spread Yun Ye's limbs apart, prying open his mouth and stuffing a handkerchief inside before tying it tightly behind his head. Cheng Chumou then untied his belt, wrapping it around Yun Ye's legs several times and pulling it tight, binding his hands to his waist as well. Yun Ye's entire body was tied up like a human stick, staring at Cheng Chumou with wide eyes in confusion. He couldn't understand why Cheng Chumou, who had been brushing teeth with him just fine earlier, suddenly tied him up so bizarrely. Did this guy have some kind of special hobby?

  Cheng Chu Mo finally let out a sigh of relief, turned around and ran, shouting: "Doctor, doctor, come quickly, my brother Yangjiao has fallen ill."

  Listening to this guy yelling, Yun Ye almost died of anger. He was just brushing his teeth, why did they tie him up and accuse him of having scabies? What the hell is in your mouth? Please don't tell me it's that handkerchief, I saw you wipe your armpit with it yesterday. Thinking about this, a sour, sweet, bitter, and strange taste spread through his mouth, and most importantly, there was a strange salty flavor. Yun Ye fainted completely.

  When he came to, he was lying on the military camp bed. Yun Ye looked at Cheng Yaojin with a worried face and was about to speak when Old Cheng stopped him, saying: "Worthy nephew, do not speak too much, focus on recovering from your illness. Since ancient times, there has never been a perfect situation. You are one of the few talented individuals in the world, and other things aside, just your clever method of making salt is enough to be considered a lifesaving technique for the Tang Dynasty. It can also alleviate the suffering of the people in Longyou who lack salt, which is a great virtue. Your mathematical skills can make Huang Zhi'en lower his proud head and calculate with an abacus all night, which is also a remarkable talent. Heaven is unfair, allowing you to suffer from illness again, it's really frustrating. Just focus on recovering from your illness, don't worry too much, and after you recover, I will rely on you in many ways."

  Yun Yan stretched out his trembling hand towards the complacent Cheng Chumo, who quickly stuffed Yun Yan's arm into the quilt and said with a shocked expression: "Brother, don't say any more, just focus on recovering from your illness. Luckily, I was quick to react, or else you would have bitten off your tongue. Don't mention thanks, it's only because we're brothers." Just as Yun Yan was about to jump up and strangle this scoundrel, a commotion erupted outside the tent, followed by a shrill voice: "The heavenly envoy has arrived! Lan Zhou Wei Zhang Jun military secretary Yun Yan is summoned to receive the edict!"

  Upon hearing this voice, Yun Yan, who was about to jump up, shrank back into his blanket. He really didn't understand how to respond or why he would receive an imperial decree. Could it be that Emperor Li had already discovered his existence? This was too terrifying. It's said that the ancients could calculate everything from ancient times to the present, and their own fortunes were clearly known to others. As for himself, what a mess! Just as he was hesitating between advancing and retreating, he heard Cheng Yaojin speak up: "Strange indeed! My memorial just went up last month, how did an imperial decree arrive today? I'll go take a look." After saying this, he walked out of the military tent. Cheng Chu Mo quietly told Yun Yan, "The merit your father reported on your behalf has been approved by His Majesty, my brother is going to take a look." Having said that, he also ran off.

  Wrapped in the quilt, his mind was like a boiling pot, and in an instant, he was completely at a loss. Although he had fantasized about this scenario before, when it actually happened, he was at a complete loss as to how to face it. Well, pretending to be ill was also an option.

  Not long after, Cheng Yaojin accompanied a young man to come in. He saw that the young man was wearing a black hat with a white jade inlaid on it, wearing a dark-colored round-necked outer robe, with a dark-colored leather belt around his waist, and a pair of thin-soled boots on his feet. He looked spirited and had a fair complexion without a beard, but his eyes were extremely lively. Before speaking, he smiled: "Ah, ah, so this is the cloud gentleman who can solve crises with one skill? His Majesty has heard that the gentleman used his cleverness to make salt in Longyou and solved the problem of lack of salt in Longyou, and was overjoyed. He specially ordered our family to rush to Longyou overnight to take a good look at this 14-year-old prodigy. Today, I see that he is indeed a talented young man." "I apologize for making the inner attendant laugh. The inner attendant has come to announce the imperial edict, but Cloud Huo is lingering on his sickbed and has been rude."

  I don't know what to call the eunuch, so I'll just use "nei jian" instead. Anyway, as long as it's an official title, it won't be wrong, since a eunuch is also an official. After saying that, he pretended to want to get up.

  That eunuch hastily pressed down Yun Yan, still speaking in a shrill and urgent tone: "Young Master Yun is ill, the Duke has already given orders, so there's no need to get up. His Majesty has always sought talent like a thirsty man, he certainly won't blame this small breach of etiquette. We can't bear the title of 'adult', Young Master, you might as well call me Liu Nei Shi." After finishing speaking, he stood still with his back to the south and face to the north. Old Cheng also stood by, cupping one hand in the other. Liu Nei Shi cleared his throat: "The Emperor of Great Tang decrees: Now there is a good family son named Yun Yan, who from childhood has upheld good morals, and has...".

  Tai Jian read for a good while, except for the beginning, Yun Heng didn't understand what these ancient texts were saying. It wasn't until he heard "Ping An County Male" that he realized this was probably the title being bestowed upon him, so he would also be a lord? After Liu Nei Shuai finished reading, Cheng Yaojin supported Yun Heng in performing three bows and nine kowtows on the bed.

  Liu Nei Shì immediately put on a smiling face and repeatedly bowed: "Congratulations, sir, congratulations, sir. At the age of 14, he was conferred as a noble, and it's only a matter of time before he becomes a marquis." Yun Yan knew that this guy was asking for hongbao (red envelopes with money). He searched his entire body but didn't have any gold, silver, or jade items to give as a reward.

  Just then, Cheng Chumu walked in with a tray, smiling and said to Liu Neishi: "I'm sorry to trouble you to rush thousands of miles, my brother is grateful, how can we let you return empty-handed? A small token of respect, I hope Liu Neishi won't despise it."

  Liu Naishi was also a wonderful person, smiling as he took the tray and saluted Yun Ye: "Thank you, Lord, for your gift." He also gave a salute to Cheng Yaojin, holding the tray as he exited the tent. Yun Ye had a good impression of this knowledgeable and tactful eunuch, not as despicable as the history books said.

  Tang Yan described eunuchs in "Qian Shu" as follows: Looking at them, they don't seem like human bodies; looking at their faces, they don't seem like human faces; listening to their voices, they don't sound like human voices; examining them closely, they are not close to human emotions. I don't know if these guys have a prejudice against eunuchs or have been persecuted by eunuchs, but in any case, Yun Yan thinks that this Liu Nei Shi is quite a good person. Before speaking, he smiles first, knows the situation and is considerate, giving people a feeling of spring breeze on their faces; as for whether his heart is dark or not, it's none of my business.