The lead Official chuckled and handed the Literary Decree to Butcher Hu.
Upon hearing this, everyone was stunned, staring at the two Officials in disbelief.
Butcher Hu, who had just been reaching out, snatched his hand back in fright. He stammered, "Ah… This… My lords, what has my Hu Clan ever done to deserve this?"
"Lord Officials, we're just a common family. Are you sure you haven't made a mistake with this decree?"
Chun Ju asked, unable to believe her ears.
"That's right, it's for your household. It's written clearly right here. Lord Xu even gave special instructions for us to deliver it with the utmost speed."
the Official replied.
"What?"
Butcher Hu and Chun Ju were completely dumbfounded. The couple accepted the Literary Decree with trepidation.
The other Official explained, "You two need not worry. Your exemption from taxes and corvée labor is thanks to a Literary Decree that the future Martial Arts Scholar, Young Master Chu, had Lord Xu issue for you."
