Then, Eunuch Qi had tea and snacks served.
After thanking him, Qiao Lian'er respectfully took a sip. She noticed that the emperor on the throne was looking at her, as if trying to figure something out, but there was no sense of intimidation or malice.
The emperor was probably wondering how he could hear her voice in his head, and it was confirmed.
The emperor finally couldn't help but speak: "Lian'er, when you were in the inner army headquarters, did you think of me?"
Qiao Lian'er feigned surprise: "How did Your Majesty know that Vice General He and Lieutenant Pang had ill intentions and that I was in danger? But I was afraid that I would never have the chance to present the big durian I had finally obtained to Your Majesty, so I expressed my regret and helplessness in my heart."
The emperor remained silent for a while.
It seems he and this girl have a deep connection.
"Has this happened to anyone else?" the emperor asked again.
Qiao Lian'er looked puzzled: "This humble woman does not understand Your Majesty's meaning."
The emperor leaned back and sighed: "It's like this, I think I heard Lian'er calling and had a premonition that Lian'er was in danger, so I sent Eunuch Qi to the Inner Army Headquarters."
Qiao Lian'er was very surprised: "Is this really true? What virtue or ability do I have to receive the Emperor's response and thus resolve the crisis? I am grateful to the Emperor for saving my life."
As he spoke, his eyes were already red.
He immediately rose and kowtowed.
"This is indeed the first time I have encountered such a situation. I am truly humbled and unworthy of such praise. Perhaps it is because Your Majesty is the Son of Heaven that you can respond to the desires of your subjects. This is a blessing for all your subjects."
Qiao Lian'er silently admired her acting skills, which were now so superb that no flaws could be seen.
Every word of these words flattered the emperor, making him feel comfortable and pleased.
The emperor rose from his throne and personally helped Qiao Lian'er up. It was rare for the usually stern and imposing emperor to show such closeness to his subject.
"Even if everyone in the world could echo my sentiments, none could match Lian'er's intelligence and wisdom. Such a connection is beyond words."
"Lian'er is like my daughter."
The emperor looked at Qiao Lian'er with a newfound sense of kinship.
He felt a pang of emotion once again, thinking how wonderful it would be if Qiao Lian'er were his biological daughter.
I just hope this girl will continue to live up to expectations and become a princess.
In fact, he could have made Qiao Lian'er a princess, similar to an adopted daughter, right now, but he hoped she would rise to that position through merit, so that the title of princess would carry weight.
Qiao Lian'er knew that the Emperor might have some genuine feelings, but such words were just for show. She couldn't compare to the princes and princesses who were her own children, and she didn't have much of a cost to make.
If an ordinary person heard this, they might become arrogant and complacent, but to her, it only served as a reminder to take each step steadily and cautiously as before.
So she thanked him respectfully.
The Emperor continued, “The Imperial Army has always been loyal and unwavering. Since I ascended the throne, there has never been any trouble. I believe that what happened today was caused by one or two people with ulterior motives. However, since the witnesses have been destroyed, we cannot convict them. We can only prevent them from endangering the examination hall again. I have already sent word that General Zheng will guard the examination hall for the next few days.”
Qiao Lian'er lowered her eyelids, seemingly struggling and aggrieved.
The emperor, seeing this, was finally moved with compassion.
Without any indication of appreciation, will the durians that Lian'er brings from now on not be sweet?
“They detained the county magistrate without authorization, which is illegal and irregular. They can be punished for this.”
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