The Xuanyong Hall is very large.
It's also quite convoluted.
It is said that this palace was built by craftsmen at the request of the First Emperor, based on the palaces of the six kingdoms, and it is a true one-to-one replica of the appearance of the palaces of the six kingdoms.
It contains all sorts of small palaces.
The Xuanyong Palace was originally just a deer platform. King Huiwen of Qin once watched the Qin army train here and personally saw off his generals as they headed to the front lines.
The buildings are now so ornate and elaborate that after walking for most of the day, Li Lin felt as if he had entered a gigantic maze.
No matter which way he goes.
It seemed like they couldn't get out.
Fortunately, he had these palace maids to lead the way; otherwise, he would have definitely wandered around like a headless fly.
About half an hour has passed.
That's how we arrived at our destination.
"Lord Li, Her Highness the Princess is in this room. Please handle the rest yourself, Lord Li. We will take our leave now!"
"What? You're leaving?"
Li Lin was immediately covered in sweat, which meant he was now alone in a room with the princess.
No way?
[Boys need to protect themselves when they're out in the world. I'm so handsome, what if that princess suddenly becomes a beast? Can I submit to her tyranny? I haven't lost a single drop of my true yang energy in this life!]
At this moment, the First Emperor, who was hiding behind the screen in the room, heard Li Lin's extremely arrogant thoughts and his face immediately darkened.
Damn it!
I have seen shamelessness, but I have never seen anything as brazen as this!
[No, I need to take a deep breath and calm myself down. Those were definitely the princess testing me. If it was a test, then this princess is no ordinary person; she's at least very clever. But usually, clever girls admire boys who are even smarter than them! I've got it! Hehehe...]
The First Emperor grew increasingly distressed as he listened. All he wanted today was for Manyin to inquire with Li Lin about how many other countries existed besides the Qin Dynasty.
He also took the opportunity to test Man Yin.
Unexpectedly, this guy was too clever. Not only was his counter-surveillance ability outstanding, but he was also able to use his own knowledge to turn the tables on others, which made the First Emperor feel a pang of heartache.
Such a lovely girl, I never imagined she'd end up with this bastard. It's absolutely despicable!
"Bang bang bang!"
Li Lin knocked gently on the door. "I am Li Lin, the Imperial Censor, here to keep our appointment. May I ask if Your Highness is able to open the door at this time?"
"Oh? It's Li Zhongcheng! Please come in quickly!"
He stood outside the door and heard the calm, unhurried voice, already planning his next move.
With a creak, the dark vermilion door was opened from the inside.
He looked up and stared intently.
Wow!
A fair and rosy oval face stood out prominently beneath his eyes, his willow-leaf eyebrows were slightly relaxed, and his beautiful eyes, as clear as autumn water, shimmered with a hint of shame.
Her neat, jet-black hair flowed down her shoulders, swaying gracefully along with the tassels at her waist.
Her fair skin, bright eyes, slightly red lips, and glass-adorned headdress gave her a striking appearance.
However, it wasn't what she had imagined their first meeting to be like.
Li Lin had already seen her general appearance from a distance last time, so this time the stunning beauty didn't leave him stunned or bewildered. Besides, he had maintained a clear head throughout.
Therefore, there was not a trace of lewdness in his eyes when he looked at her.
It was as clean as a blank sheet of paper.
This inadvertently increased his positive impression.
However, this time Li Lin really didn't know. He was still thinking about what to say next and didn't try to cover it up at all.
I never expected it to have such a miraculous effect.
Her face flushed slightly, after all, this was the first time she had spoken to a strange man at such close range since birth.
So I'm still a little shy.
"Lord Li, please come in!"
"Thank you, Your Highness. Please, Your Highness!"
After exchanging pleasantries, the two moved in one by one.
The layout of this house is very strange.
No mattresses!
There were no temporary hammocks either.
There was only a huge map hanging on the screen to the side, but the content of the map puzzled Li Lin. Only the Qin Dynasty was marked on the map.
There isn't one anywhere else.
However, another area on this map of the Qin Dynasty is blank.
It seems to have been deliberately left blank.
Secondly, this place doesn't resemble a young woman's boudoir layout; there's not a single place a girl would typically use, such as a dressing table.
It's more like a secret place for discussing military matters.
"Lord Li, my father has already informed me of our marriage. I will be marrying into the Li family on the third day of next month. At that time, I hope you will be lenient with my willful and capricious nature."
Her first words were somewhat unexpected for Li Lin.
Princess Manyin spoke to him so tenderly; could it be that she truly regarded him as the husband she would rely on for the rest of her life?
Has he passed the princess's test?
"Your Highness is too kind. It is already an honor for me to marry Your Highness. How could I dare to let you suffer any injustice? Besides, I have lofty ambitions and will certainly not disappoint Your Highness!"
He cupped his hands in a respectful gesture, racked his brains, and uttered these words.
Although it doesn't seem like much, it sounds quite cheesy, like a different kind of vow of eternal love, but it's not particularly eloquent, yet it's still quite sincere and simple.
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