The crown prince began to hesitate when he heard that not only could he not punish Zu An, he also had to put him in an important position. “But…”

The crown princess glared at him. “What, do you not even believe my words?”

The crown prince was dispirited. He quickly giggled and said, “I believe you, I believe you! Linglong’s words are always right. Men, award Zu An a hundred taels of gold and five hundred taels of silver. Also, grant him… Grant him…”

He was momentarily stunned. He gave the crown princess a pleading look. “Linglong, what rank should we give him?” He didn’t have any concept of the Eastern Palace’s various official ranks.

The crown princess said indifferently, “Just make him the crown prince’s chamberlain.”

The position of crown prince’s chamberlain was extremely high. Its name made it sound similar to a secretary-general or chairman’s assistant, but it had real authority comparable to a prime minister in feudal China....