Chen Yao knew that Xiao Yun was probably outside the door, and this was going to be difficult.
"Sir, Xiaoyun is still young, she has no bad intentions."
Mingyue looked at Chen Yao with a puzzled expression, "What's the point of you pleading for her?"
"Because you saved me, I spent more time with Xiaoyun and the others..."
Mingyue raised her hand to interrupt Chen Yao, "This is not a reason to plead for her. As a servant, it is my dereliction of duty as the master to overstep my bounds and allow my servants to look down on me."
Without rules, nothing can be accomplished. She had already given Xiaoyun some leeway because of her hard work.
Unfortunately, Xiao Yun, relying on her limited connections, failed to recognize her own true identity.
"Yes, sir."
Chen Yao sighed; Xiao Yun had been completely abandoned.
After the meal, Shen Yu learned what had happened from Chen Yao. She was surprised that Sister Xiaoyun was so confused. Even she wouldn't dare to interfere in adults' affairs.
"Sister Xiaoyun really made a mistake this time."
Even Shen Yu understands this principle, but Xiao Yun doesn't. Chen Yao is very helpless. "Forget it, let's just take it one step at a time. You don't need to talk to Xiao Yun anymore. I already said it last night, but I didn't get a good look in return."
"Understood, Sister Chen Yao."
Afterwards, the atmosphere in the Imperial Preceptor's residence became unusually strange. Xiao Yun would avoid Chen Yao and Shen Yu whenever she saw them, making Chen Yao unable to open her mouth to say anything.
It wasn't until the bathing banquet began that Chen Yao wore a brocade robe in the same color scheme as Mingyue for the first time. Shen Yu helped Chen Yao fix his disciple's hair ornaments, making him look somewhat like a child.
The moon remained unchanged, showing little interest in the washing banquet.
As the carriage entered the palace, it encountered Su Linglong, who was also attending the bathing banquet. This time, Su Linglong did not reprimand the carriage, but simply watched it enter with a complicated expression.
Although her third brother could walk, he was lame. He lost all hope of winning the throne, and his temperament changed drastically, becoming unpredictable. She tried to comfort him several times, but he remained the same, so she gave up.
Once she sits on the throne, she can personally suppress Mingyue and avenge her third brother and Nangong Ming.
Ji Yong'an saw Mingyue and walked over. "My lord, you've finally arrived. Isn't this Chen Yao? Is she the apprentice you've been looking for?"
"Um."
Mingyue responded lazily.
Chen Yao had never seen such a scene before. He nodded slightly, his body tense, not daring to make the slightest mistake.
"Don't be nervous, it's all just a formality. There are adults here, so you don't need to pay attention to the others."
Ji Yong'an's words of comfort had no effect whatsoever. Chen Yao forced a stiff smile and said, "Thank you, General Ji."
Ji Yong'an touched the tip of his nose and cleared his throat, "Your apprentice's mental fortitude needs improvement."
Mingyue picked up a bunch of grapes. "Oh."
"The Emperor has arrived!"
A large group of people knelt on the ground and shouted "Long live the Emperor!" except for Mingyue, who remained calmly seated.
The emperor chuckled and dismissed everyone, spouting a string of inspiring platitudes before turning to Mingyue. He was quite surprised to see her long, black hair and continued, "Who is the Imperial Preceptor's newest disciple?"
Mingyue pointed at Chen Yao, who stood up from her seat, walked to the center of the banquet, and knelt down. "I am Chen Yao, a disciple of the Grand Preceptor."
She had practiced these words countless times, and she felt instantly relieved when she said them.
The Emperor nodded. After all, it was a banquet, and he had to give Mingyue face. He generously bestowed many gifts upon her. Chen Yao thanked the Emperor before returning.
"The Imperial Advisor and General Ji have made great contributions to this bandit suppression and disaster relief efforts. I am very pleased. Please feel free to make any requests you may have."
Promotion is impossible; the Imperial Advisor has no room for advancement. As for Ji Yong'an, he is still under General Ji's command. All that can be done is to offer him something along with one request.
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