Hou Mingyuan: Since the Emperor sent this girl, if she doesn't achieve anything in the end, even if Li Xiaochen protects her, she'll still suffer a lot.
Ji Qiulin: With the regent following along, there shouldn't be any major trouble.
The other three: With the regent around, even if they had opinions, they wouldn't dare to voice them!
"Since everyone has no objections, Li Xiaochen and Lin Yuxin, why don't you two hurry up and accept the imperial decree?"
The Emperor looked directly at the two oblivious people, signaling them to behave themselves.
"Your subject obeys the decree!"
Li Xiaochen stepped forward and respectfully bowed to receive the imperial decree.
"Your subject obeys the decree!"
Lin Yuxin received the imperial decree reluctantly, and even her bowing was done with great difficulty.
These ministers are utterly useless; they can't even handle such a small matter. They seem to have a lot of ulterior motives!
"However, Your Majesty! I have a request!"
Lin Yuxin thought for a moment, then pretended to hesitate before speaking.
"you say!"
The Emperor asked with amusement, "This girl's scheming is written all over her face."
"Your Majesty, I am but a woman, and I have been suddenly appointed to this critical mission. There will surely be many who will resent me. If anyone disobeys my orders or interferes, and the disaster becomes uncontrollable, you cannot blame me. However, I will do my best."
Lin Yuxin spoke as if she were a weak woman, someone who could be bullied by others.
The Emperor glared at her. This girl was putting on quite a good act. It would be strange if she were the kind of person who would let others bully her. But what she said was right. It was best not to let those shady characters interfere at times like this!
The Emperor thought for a moment and then spoke:
"I understand what you mean. Then I will bestow upon you the Imperial Sword, which can be used to execute tyrannical rulers and corrupt officials. If anyone dares to cause trouble in front of you, just cut them down."
Lin Yuxin was just waiting for these words, and she immediately felt happy.
"Thank you for the reward, Your Majesty!"
[Hehe, the Emperor is indeed shrewd. Now that's settled, whoever dared to act so arrogantly in front of her will be beheaded.]
The ministers also had mixed feelings, but they all knew that the newly promoted Princess Pingning would likely become a favorite of the emperor, and they couldn't afford to offend her easily for the time being.
"Alright, that's enough! Everyone, step back!"
Once the matter was settled, the Emperor began to dismiss the people.
"Your Majesty, I take my leave!"
"Your Majesty, I take my leave!"
The ministers took their leave and departed.
Lin Yuxin and Lin Chenglie were about to leave when Lin Yuxin paused in her bowing motion.
Wait, wasn't she here to collect her reward? Where's the reward?
"Your Majesty, didn't you summon me here to receive a reward?"
Lin Yuxin raised her head and asked cautiously.
"That's right! Didn't you just collect the reward yourself?"
The Emperor said in a very serious tone.
"ah?"
Now it was Lin Yuxin's turn to be dumbfounded. Her gold and silver jewelry was gone just like that?
[Waaaaah! My gold and silver jewelry is gone, and I've been given such a miserable job! Waaaaah, why am I so unlucky!]
Lin Yuxin was on the verge of tears. She felt like she had been tricked by the emperor, but she had no evidence.
"What? You're not satisfied with my reward?"
The Emperor raised an eyebrow and looked at Lin Yuxin, who was on the verge of tears, and asked.
Little brat, you finally know how to control this brat, making you curse me in your heart!
"Satisfied, very satisfied!"
Lin Yuxin quickly put on a very ugly smile.
"Alright, all of you, step back!"
The emperor was finally in a good mood and waved for the three to leave.
"Your subject takes his leave."
"This humble woman takes her leave."
Li Xiaochen and Lin Yuxin bowed and left.
Lin Yuxin stood at the door of the Imperial Study, her heart bleeding. She planned to go back and have a big meal to ease her depressed mood.
"Sister, why don't you go back first? Your brother still needs to go to the Ministry of War."
Lin Chenglie was going to the Ministry of War to collect his new appointment letter. He had been promoted by the Emperor for his meritorious service in the last bandit suppression campaign. He was now a centurion, but no imperial edict had been issued in writing.
"Okay, big brother, you go ahead! I can go back by myself."
Lin Yuxin waved her hand dismissively; she really didn't remember the way, so she could ask the eunuch.
"Let me escort Princess Pingning and discuss the drought situation in the north."
Li Xiaochen suddenly spoke up from the side.
Lin Yuxin couldn't bring herself to refuse him, after all, he was only concerned with this important matter and probably had no other intentions.
Lin Yuxin was filled with anxiety, but there was nothing she could do. She suddenly realized that she could no longer remain calm when facing Li Xiaochen alone.
"Then I'll have to trouble you, Your Highness! Sister, please don't say anything out of line, okay? I'll be leaving now."
"Your Highness, I shall take my leave now."
When Lin Chenglie heard that Li Xiaochen was going to send his sister away, he thought it was a good idea. He quickly thanked the prince and, before leaving, specifically told his sister not to say anything carelessly.
Lin Yuxin watched her older brother's retreating figure, pouting. She'd been told not to say anything out of line, but what had she said?!
At this moment, Eunuch Liu, who was by the emperor's side, walked over with a long box in his hand.
"Congratulations, Princess Pingning. This is the Imperial Sword bestowed upon you by the Emperor. Please keep it safe. Also, the imperial decree conferring the title of Princess will be delivered to your residence soon. I hope you will take it seriously."
With a smile on his face, Eunuch Liu said respectfully.
From the moment the state banquet was held, Eunuch Liu knew that Lin Yuxin would become a favorite of the Emperor, and it turned out to be true. Just a few days later, she was conferred the title of Princess and entrusted with such an important task.
This shows how much the Emperor trusts her; how could he not be respectful?
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