Chapter 176: Chapter 0176 Banner Leader

Li Dequan and Yan Mingchun offered apologetic smiles, with Yan Mingchun saying, "We servants are but shallow in knowledge, how could we know of such significant matters? Whatever reward His Majesty wishes to bestow, Fourth Master wouldn't be displeased."

"I did have the thought of advancing old Four's noble rank upward, however, with his elder brother, old Three, left with nothing... That wouldn't be right."

Third Master has no achievements, and having only Fourth Master's noble rank elevated would look improper over Third Master's head.

"His Majesty is wise." The two dared not say more; speaking too much at this time would be like admitting to taking bribes from someone.

"You two are becoming increasingly impudent," Emperor Kangxi harrumphed.