Affected by George Thompson's interference, it was destined that Benjamin Franklin would become famous in the Tang Dynasty in the tenth year of Zhenguan. On the very day he followed Henry Thompson into the palace, he happened to encounter Empress Zhangsun fainting. The imperial physicians busied themselves for half a day but she did not wake up. Abraham Lincoln ran from the Hall of Supreme Harmony straight to the empress's chambers, furiously berating the physicians for their incompetence. Living up to his reputation as the King of Medicine, Benjamin Franklin proved himself worthy of his fame. With his miraculous acupuncture skills, he revived Empress Zhangsun in moments. After a detailed diagnosis, he assured Abraham Lincoln that with a year of careful recuperation, the empress's health would improve.

This made Abraham Lincoln overjoyed. He bestowed titles and ranks upon Benjamin Franklin. Although Benjamin Franklin tried his best to decline, saying he did not wish to be an official, he could not withstand the emperor's authority and finally accepted the position of Imperial Physician, taking charge of the entire Imperial Medical Bureau. As the main recommender, George Thompson received the emperor's praise, not only lifting his house arrest but also granting him rewards.

Philip Thompson, being the Prince of Liang, could only be rewarded so much in terms of title—at most, some land and money, and not in great quantity. What was more special was the treatment of Simon Thompson.

It was probably that old Peter Thompson, seeing his son help him with such a big matter, felt he had been a bit too harsh before. After all, he was his own flesh and blood. How could he let his son marry a concubine's daughter and expect him to hold his head high in the future? But now it was too late to break off the engagement, since in this era, breaking off an engagement was subject to public moral condemnation, and the royal family, as the model for the nation, could not set such a precedent. However, there was still a way: Abraham Lincoln decreed that Edward Harris should have William Harris adopted by his eldest legitimate son. In this way, William Harris became the legitimate daughter of the main branch. Although everyone knew what was really going on, it sounded much better in name, and Louis Thompson would not be too embarrassed.

After receiving the reward, he had to immediately enter the palace to express his gratitude. Old David Thompson giving his son something was only natural, but as a son, he still had to rush to the palace to thank him. In his previous life, his father had given him many things, and he had never once said thank you.

Although he felt indignant, he still had to go to the palace. Harold Green had already prepared the carriage, and Anna and Emma were waiting inside. To say the least, his princely airs were quite grand—just to go out in a carriage, he needed two attendants, and a row of bodyguards stood by the carriage. Well, not bodyguards, but guards.

The Prince of Liang's carriage was extravagantly luxurious. Even with three people inside, it didn't feel crowded at all. The carriage was fully stocked with tea and snacks, far better than the so-called service of the modern Ministry of Railways.

Nibbling on snacks and sipping salted tea, David Thompson insisted on having some stir-fried tea to drink. The carriage left Anxing Ward, passed through Yongxing Ward, and then entered the imperial city through the Yanxi Gate. The imperial city was divided into two parts: the front housed government offices like the Department of State Affairs, the Ministry of Rites, and the Directorate of Construction, with the Chengtian Gate as the boundary. Beyond the Chengtian Gate was the Taiji Palace, where Abraham Lincoln and his consorts lived. To the east of Taiji Palace was the Eastern Palace, the residence of the crown prince, from which the title "Crown Prince of the Eastern Palace" originated. To the west was the Yeting Palace, mainly for palace maids and for the wives of disgraced officials assigned to palace labor.

In the Ganlu Hall of Taiji Palace, when Carl Thompson arrived, old Peter Thompson was examining his children's calligraphy. Ganlu Hall was the third largest hall in Taiji Palace, functioning much like a study, and generally only Old Thompson's consorts and children could enter.

Inside the hall, George Thompson, nine princes and more than a dozen princesses were present. Except for those who had died young or were married off, almost all were there, even the one-year-old Princess Mary and Princess Helen, who were being held and played with by their wet nurses. Abraham Lincoln strolled around, observing his children's calligraphy, occasionally offering comments, appearing very loving.

Peter Thompson quickly walked up to Abraham Lincoln, bowed deeply, and said, "Your son greets Father Emperor!"

Before coming, he had specially asked Harold Green to give him some etiquette training, so now he performed quite properly. At the same time, he secretly observed this historically renowned Emperor Taizong, and found that he was indeed as described in the history books: a handsome, decisive, and imposing man. With such good genes, the princes and princesses writing at their desks were all attractive—either handsome and heroic or beautiful and cute; there wasn't an ugly one among them.

"Mm, you did very well this time. Thanks to the Benjamin Franklin you recommended, your mother's illness is now under control." Abraham Lincoln looked at Edward Thompson with an approving yet slightly complicated gaze. "I heard from Henry that you suffered from soul-loss syndrome after your last injury and now remember nothing. Is that true?"

As Abraham Lincoln said this, he looked at Edward Thompson again with suspicion. It wasn't that he didn't trust his son, but previously Alan Thompson had been so unruly, daring to do anything. Given his past behavior, it was entirely possible he was faking illness just to get back at The Clark Father and Son. After all, if Brian Thompson was only lightly injured, with the The Clark Family's merits, it was nothing. But if someone's brain was damaged, it wouldn't be so easily settled—at the very least, there would have to be severe punishment, since this concerned the dignity of the royal family.