The Emperor looked at Qiao Lian'er with admiration in his eyes: "I gave the Princess two days. That very night, she gave me the result, resolving a major concern of mine. I am very pleased. I will remember this merit well."
Although he didn't say it explicitly, he made a decision in his heart: as long as Qiao Lian'er made another great contribution, he would make her a princess and elevate her to a higher position.
Whether it's one, two, or three items depends on the actual situation.
For over a hundred years since its founding, Daze has never had a princess of a different surname. This kind of thing will definitely cause a stir throughout the country. The more convincing it is, the better. Most importantly, it is to convince everyone.
Lian'er had solved countless problems for him, so since he was going to put her in a position, he had to be thorough in doing so.
Moreover, since the princess is practically a goddaughter, we must be more cautious.
Qiao Lian'er saw a hint of being given important responsibilities in the emperor's eyes. She also vaguely guessed that her current status could be further improved. If she could interfere in political affairs and have some real power to make decisions, that would be another step forward. Of course, there would be some trouble later on, and the emperor had never even thought that she would gradually achieve this.
Seeing that Chen Tingxin was also about to be taken away, Qiao Lian'er spoke up.
"Your Majesty, the Chen family has colluded with the enemy and obtained the Qiao family's formation, which has also implicated the Qiao family. I have some questions for Fifth Young Master Chen."
"Okay, go ahead and ask."
Two imperial guards escorted Chen Tingxin to Qiao Lian'er.
At this moment, Chen Tingxin was like a chick waiting to be slaughtered, completely devoid of the spirit he once had when he pointed at the sky and cursed the earth. He lowered his head, his hair was disheveled, and he was like a puppet on strings, without any strength at all.
"Young Master Chen, was your choice of the Qiao family your own decision, or did someone remind you?"
Chen Tingxin didn't expect that Qiao Lian'er's question would hit the nail on the head.
Moreover, she used the word "remind," which clearly indicates that she is a friend who knows him very well.
Chen Tingxin immediately realized that Pang You must have some grudge against the Qiao family to ask him to find them. Now that the Chen family has fallen to this state, Qiao Lian'er was a major instigator. How could he let her find Pang You as she wished?
It would be better to let Pang You live well. He would be grateful for his kindness and might one day cause Qiao Lian'er and the Pei family to suffer a great setback.
He raised his head, tossed his hair, and looked at Qiao Lian'er with a provocative smile.
“That’s right, it was my own idea. Your formation is exquisite, and the Da Nu Kingdom will definitely like it. Of course, I want to make my move from you.”
"Flowers don't bloom for a hundred days. The Chen family is in such a state. Who knows if this won't be your future? Princess Feiluan, don't be too proud of yourself."
Qiao Lian'er smiled faintly: "I will not betray my country and collude with the enemy. I will only do my best, even risk my life, to protect this land. That is the difference between you and me."
The next morning, news of the Chen family's misfortune spread throughout Lingxiao Academy.
Pang You breathed a sigh of relief upon confirming that Chen Tingxin had not implicated him, but he felt no gratitude, because Chen Tingxin was merely a dog in his eyes, a tool to achieve his goals.
"The autumn examination is just around the corner, Young Master Pang. In all the exams in our class, big and small, you always come in first place. You're sure to pass the imperial examination and become a scholar," a student nearby said with envy.
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