As he spoke, Tong Youlin suddenly smiled sheepishly and exclaimed in surprise, "So Nian Nian is a fairy princess! I was so blind, I thought she was a little mountain god!"
Liang Sheng: ...?
"No, no, that, that..." Liang Sheng looked at Tong Youlin, who was looking very serious, and suddenly had a million words stuck in his throat, but he didn't know which one to say first.
He felt he had explained it clearly enough, and the simple-minded man understood it, so why did it come out of his mouth as a completely different story?
Huo Chengche glanced at the useless Prefect of the Capital with disdain. After explaining for so long, he had only gotten himself into trouble. He was really embarrassing him!
"Tell him what the Crown Prince means." The boy's impatient, cool voice rang out lightly, drifting into Liang Sheng's ears.
The latter felt a chill run down his spine, quickly shrank his neck, and suddenly realized—this simpleton didn't know what "Crown Prince" meant!
Taking advantage of having his back to the Crown Prince, Liang Sheng vented his anger by rolling his eyes at Tong Youlin in disdain. "'Crown Prince' is the title for the current heir apparent, that is, the eldest son of the royal family. He is the most noble prince among the emperor's sons who will inherit this vast empire and will be the next emperor."
Although his face was full of disgust, the tone of the shrewd and cunning Lord Liang was completely approachable, without the slightest trace of the disdain and contempt on his face.
Tongyou Lin: This Lord Liang is truly a good official who is close to the people and loves them! He is so kind to talk to a commoner like me, much better than that arrogant county magistrate.
His face is a bit fierce, like he's rolling his eyes at people. But nobody's perfect. Maybe it's because Lord Liang knows he's ugly and might scare people that he's so kind to people!
Immediately afterward, Tong Youlin thought about Liang Sheng's words carefully and was so frightened that cold sweat poured out of his body. His legs went weak and he knelt down with a "plop".
A prince?! The most, most noble prince?! And the future emperor?!
Tong Youlin almost choked on his breath, his face flushed red, and cold sweat poured down his cheeks.
What kind of extraordinary person has he met...?
Huo Chengche glanced at him, then glared at Liang Sheng, who was watching the show with great interest.
The latter's smile froze, and he quickly forced a stiff bow, helping the big, simple-minded man to his feet. He said in a kind tone, "Brother, please get up. What are you doing? Our Crown Prince is always fair in his rewards and punishments. You are honest and simple, and have done nothing wrong. There is no need for you to kneel for so long. A simple bow is enough to show your respect."
Huo Chengche withdrew his gaze with satisfaction, glanced at the yamen runners kneeling and trembling in fear, and then his gaze fell on Jia Wen, who was scrambling over.
Jia Wen's face was ashen, covered in what looked like tears or cold sweat. When he saw Huo Chengche looking over, he immediately kowtowed in fear, "This humble subject was unaware of His Highness's arrival and has offended Your Highness. Your Highness, please forgive me! Your Highness, please forgive me!"
"Heh," Huo Chengche looked at Jia Wen indifferently and gave a cold laugh that sent a shiver down Jia Wen's spine.
The young man narrowed his deep eyes sharply, a cold smile curving his thin lips. "I remember, what did Magistrate Jia just say? 'He said even if he were the King of Heaven himself, it wouldn't matter'?"
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