"Yeah, yeah, what if he makes us wait here and then runs off on his own?"
"Sister Chunhua, we can't be so foolish!"
Most of them didn't trust Li Lin, so they tried one by one to persuade the leading female official to make the decision.
She turned around, smiled suddenly, and defied the crowd, saying, "If Minister Li truly wanted to marry Her Highness the Princess, he would never have done something so foolish, wouldn't you agree, Minister Li?"
"Haha, thank you for your trust, young lady. I'll be right back!"
Li Lin gave her a grateful look, then strode forward and saw his older brother, who was also his superior, the Imperial Censor Li Xin.
"Sir! I have received an invitation from the princess to come to the palace for a discussion. I would be grateful if you could grant me a morning off!"
He performed the proper etiquette according to the hierarchy with great respect, and then politely asked for leave.
This was hard for Li Xin, who was used to seeing him as lawless and crazy, to believe. His mouth was agape wide enough to fit an egg.
"Since that's the case, then I'll grant you leave. Remember, when you meet the princess, you absolutely cannot act recklessly just because she's your fiancée, understand? Remember to always behave properly as a man and a woman..."
"Understood, I will certainly comply and will not do anything rash!"
Surprisingly, Li Lin listened to Li Xin's rambling without showing any annoyance, and even smiled at him.
Li Xin even wondered if he was dreaming.
After watching Li Lin walk away, he slapped himself hard across the face, only to find it hurt quite a bit.
"So I wasn't dreaming today? But what's wrong with my brother? He's like a completely different person after just one morning court session. Oh well, whatever, as long as he's better, it's time for him to grow up!"
Li Xin muttered to himself, then, as if he had come to terms with it, headed to the Censorate.
actually.
Li Lin, who had just encountered this group of palace maids, had already noticed something fishy. This was no ordinary invitation for him to meet the princess.
It was more like a test for him.
Secondly, when he was boasting to the sycophantic censors around him, he saw a black and gold phoenix-shaped sedan chair.
As is widely known, the Qin Dynasty revered black.
Black and gold are noble colors, and they are also used in phoenix and dragon carvings.
This must be either a favored concubine in the harem or a princess, so he deliberately paused and politely went around in circles.
On the one hand, it can delay the observation for a while longer.
On the other hand, it's about building up goodwill.
Sure enough, he returned in less than the time it takes to brew a cup of tea. He had investigated everything along the way and found that there was indeed that important figure from the harem in the vicinity.
So he immediately made up his mind and put on the appearance of a virtuous gentleman.
"Ladies, the Imperial Censor has granted me leave. Please take me to my appointment!"
Li Lin looked at the soft jade before him, the faint fragrance wafting around his nose, but he remained unmoved, even staring straight ahead as he was led by this group of beautiful women.
We arrived at a palace.
The plaque above the palace bore the three large characters "Xuanyong Hall".
There are two black and purple stone lions around, and there are three thresholds in front. If an ordinary person comes here, they will definitely step over them without paying attention, which would be impolite.
Fortunately, Li Linxin's hair was as white as silk, and her demeanor was quite appropriate when she stepped over.
As soon as he entered the main hall, the door outside the hall slowly closed.
At this moment, a woman who looked frail stepped down from a sedan chair, but in reality, she was shrewd, capable, lively, and lovely.
Another middle-aged man with a dignified and imposing appearance emerged from behind her.
The middle-aged man smiled kindly and asked, "So, does Li Lin's behavior meet your approval?"
“Father, Li Lin is indeed a gentleman. I originally thought there was no such man as Liu Xiahui in this world, but after seeing Li Lin’s behavior today, I believe that there is such a man as Liu Xiahui in this world!”
"Haha, I'm glad you're satisfied. Father's decision was a bit hasty. After all, Li Lin is an unparalleled talent. After much thought, Father could only ask you to do this so that such a person would sincerely submit to our Great Qin and serve our Great Qin!"
This middle-aged man was none other than the First Emperor, Ying Zheng.
Standing beside him was his youngest daughter, Princess Manyin.
"Father, look at what you're saying! I don't like any Tom, Dick, or Harry. Last time, I put Li You through the same test, but that hypocritical fellow turned red in the face halfway there. He's a shameless lecher. If I marry him, I don't know how much suffering I'll endure in the future!"
Princess Manyin pursed her lips and continued, "But this Li Lin, not only is he handsome, but his character is also one that one could entrust one's life to. He is kind and principled, truly a first-rate man in the world!"
Hearing his beloved daughter praising that brat Li Lin like that, the First Emperor felt increasingly uncomfortable.
He knew exactly what that brat Li Lin was thinking, because he was sitting in a sedan chair not far from Li Lin.
Damn it, Li Lin! If I hadn't been able to hear your thoughts, I might have been deceived by your disguise, just like my precious daughter! You brat, where is your gentlemanly demeanor?
You're clearly a pervert. I thought I was lustful enough, but after meeting you, I realized there are always people more lecherous than me.
"Father, what's wrong? Why are you so gloomy? Is it because I'm going to see Li Lin later and you're reluctant to let me go?"
Looking at the beautiful Princess Manyin in front of him, the First Emperor was truly reluctant to part with her.
But daughters will eventually get married when they grow up, so what difference does it make who they marry?
Since that scoundrel Li Lin has already won over my precious daughter, let him be. Anyway, since that scoundrel dared to do something to betray Manyin, I'll castrate him and have him as a snack!
snort!
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