Reward-2

Jiaqi from yan was the winner, Zhenlin from the Tan was second and Zhigu from Ren was in third place. Each youth were humble and shined like gem greeting praises from all the people.

"Very good.. Umm.. good saplings.. continue.. Zhen expects great things from you all.. reward" orders the happy emperor. Feng Min followed by maid servants moves forward to bestow the reward.

"Ren Zhigu is rewarded 50 thousand bank notes..silver plaque for his boat...and entrance pass to the royal academy" Ren Zhigu kneels and thanks for the reward with glow on his face.

"Tan Zhenlin is rewarded 80 thousand bank notes.. gold plaque for his boat.. entrance pass to royal academy and imperial library" Zhenlin also kneels and thanks for the reward.

"Yan Jiaqi for his outstanding performance is rewarded a hundred thousand bank notes.. jade plaque for his boat.. entrance pass to any academy of his choice.. free pass to imperial library and calligraphy written by the emperor" Jiaqi kneels and thanks for the reward.

They were about to return when Zhu geng moves forward and after saluting the royal couples and crown prince speaks "lord of the valley for motivating and encouraging these youths for future also has prepared rewards"

Everyone was more excited as things given by Yusheng were of top level. Zhu geng followed by the personal maids moves forward to hand over the rewards.

"Ren Zhigu is rewarded one free treatment from the third elder of the valley...set of black dragon wood brushes and mulberry paper sheets ...500 year aged ginseng and 500 year aged spirit mushroom... his family members receive three medical treatments from the elders of association" Zhigu was over the moon and humbly expresses his thanks along with his father.

"Tan Zhenlin is rewarded one free treatment from the second elder of the valley.. set of golden cheddar brushes and silk paper sheets.. 500 year aged red ginseng, 500 year aged birthworts and 500 year aged dioscorea roots.. his family members receive three medical treatments and herbs from the elders of association" Zhenlin also thanks with his father with delight.

"Yan Jiaqi for his outstanding performance is rewarded one free treatment from the first elder of the valley.. set of red sandlewood brushes and silver powdered silk paper sheets.. 500 year aged blood ginseng, 500 year old snow lotus, 500 year aged spirit dew root, 500 year aged thunder god vine and 1000 year aged turtle shell... his family members receive three medical treatments from the valley's inner disciples" Jiaqi bows together with General yan and thanks for the grace.

Loud murmurs and envied eyes fall upon the yans for receiving the best reward. All the people sweared to win for the next and every coming competition to also have these exquisite awards.

After the awards all the royals and nobles were bestowed zongzi, some auspicious dishes and color silk threads according to their ranks. Commoners were also provided with many dishes and zongzi made from baozang restaurant.

Grand feast was held and continued till late night for the union of Yusheng and Pei Jin. The entire atmosphere was very warm and jovial with no special drama.

The night was celebrated by the entire nation remembered in long future as the fortunate day. In future generations this day became the most popular day to get betrothed. This day was firmly believed in future to be the most auspicious where the couple would be blessed with smooth and happy marriage till the end.