Chapter 277: Red-robed Envoy
Unexpectedly, the emperor asked a question completely unrelated to today's matter. "If I remember correctly, you were the one who conducted the investigation before the eldest princess's wedding. At that time, you were just a small envoy in blue uniforms?"
The emperor's gaze was deep and distant, as if he was lost in memories of the past. The expression on his face became somewhat complicated, as if he was sighing with emotion, or thinking about something, making it difficult to guess what he was thinking.
Even so, the red-robed envoy Wu Dingbang couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat.
Beads of sweat rolled down his forehead, but he didn't dare raise his hand to wipe them away. "Yes, I had just been promoted from Lianzhou to the position of Green Envoy at headquarters. Investigating the Li family was my first assignment since arriving at headquarters."
His voice trembled slightly, with an undisguised nervousness, and it seemed as if the voice was squeezed out from his throat.
The Red-robed Envoy's nervousness was justified. After all, serving the emperor was like serving a tiger. If one was not careful, he might be killed.
The emperor used this as an excuse to attack, his tone full of majesty and dissatisfaction, and shouted angrily: "It seems that you didn't do your mission well at the beginning."
"The princess is acting so strangely now. Whether you were a rookie back then or now a Red Robe Envoy, you haven't been able to detect the slightest clue. What's the point of me keeping a bunch of you useless people?"
The emperor's angry roar echoed in the hall, making people tremble with fear.
Wu Dingbang fell heavily to the ground with a muffled thud, his entire body feeling as if his spine had been torn out. "I am incompetent. Your Majesty, please punish me!"
His forehead was pressed against the ground, and he didn't dare to look up at the emperor's angry face. His heart was beating rapidly, as if it was about to jump out of his throat.
"If you know you're not smart, then listen to the opinions of smart people. Since the eldest princess has been pretending, then investigate again for me! Do you understand?"
The emperor's voice was very soft and his tone seemed calm, but it was as if he was educating his disobedient juniors.
Only the man in red kneeling below Wu Dingbang knew the tremendous pressure he was facing. The invisible feeling of oppression made it almost impossible for him to breathe, as if a mountain was pressing on his back.
"Your humble servant will obey your order and will not let go of any abnormality." Wu Dingbang responded hurriedly, his voice full of determination and fear.
The emperor seemed a little satisfied. He nodded slightly, his expression slightly relaxed, and said, "If that's the case, why are you still standing there? Go and investigate quickly. Don't let me down again."
Wu Dingbang hadn't expected to escape such an easy escape. He secretly rejoiced and kowtowed to the emperor. The sound of his forehead touching the ground was particularly clear in the quiet hall. "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace. I will take my leave!"
After saying this, he didn't dare to delay any longer. He stood up, bent his body, and slowly backed away. After he had retreated a distance, he turned around and left quickly.
If Chu Ci were here, he would sigh and say: How brainwashed have people become in this imperial society?
It is really sad and lamentable that the emperor, who is high above everyone else, can make his ministers tremble with fear and walk on thin ice with just a look or a word. Even their lives are in the hands of the emperor.
What is Chu Ci doing at this moment?
The emperor is really a fool and doesn't care whether the "Royal Girls' College" is built or not.
But as the emperor, he believed that his words were his bond. If he promised to send a female official, he had to do it, and he had to do it quickly.
So he forced the queen to carefully select the ten female officials and maids needed for Chu Ci in just three days.
Once you choose it, you have to give it away!
The empress was at a loss as to where to send them. Just as she was hesitating, the emperor waved his pen and said decisively, "Send them to the Fan Mansion. Let these female officials get along with Chu Ci in advance so that they can adapt well."
God damn, adapt so well. You're clearly looking for trouble, but you make it seem like you've been blessed with a great, supreme gift.
This emperor really knows how to flatter himself!
Chu Ci kept muttering to himself, criticizing the emperor's behavior, but his smile was as bright as a flower.
And her appearance also made those who were secretly waiting to plot against her feel extremely hateful.
It was at this time that Li Min from the eldest princess's family came with her personal maid.
She was like a fairy walking out of a painting, with graceful steps and a slight bow. Her voice was soft and gentle: "Li Min greets Princess Yi Xin."
Li Min?
Upon hearing the voice, Chu Ci looked up at the girl who looked 80% like the eldest princess. The charm between her eyebrows was like the affectionate autumn water, and her every move was elegant and dignified, which made Chu Ci more certain of his judgment.
Then, Chu Ci's face blossomed with a brilliant smile, and he walked over quickly with a smile, saying kindly: "Miss Li, please stand up. It's really a pleasure to meet you today."
Perhaps having never felt such pure passion before, Li Min's face flushed slightly, a blush as captivating as the gorgeous sunset glow in the sky. "My princess, you are so kind."
Her voice was as low as a mosquito and a little shy.
"Li Min just heard that the Imperial Women's College is recruiting female teachers with special skills starting today." Li Min lowered her eyes slightly, folded her hands in front of her, and continued, "I am not very talented, but I can still show off my zither playing and women's craftsmanship. I wonder if I can apply."
She should be a favored girl, but seeing this girl being so cautious and careful, even the skills she is good at are just common female labor in ordinary families, Chu Ci couldn't help but feel heartbroken.
Chu Ci couldn't help but sigh in his heart, such a beautiful woman should be confident and outspoken, why is she so cautious and treading on thin ice?
So Chu Ci quickly took Li Min's hand, his eyes full of sincerity and eagerness, and said, "Yes, yes."
"The exam can be taken now. Miss Li, do you want to take it? The examiners will be the female officials appointed by His Majesty today. They are experienced and have good character. They will definitely ensure fairness and impartiality."
Li Min was extremely excited when he heard this. His heart was pounding and his thoughts were in a mess. He was a step late in responding.
So, the maid beside Li Min was extremely anxious when she saw that her master did not move, fearing that she would miss such a good opportunity because of her hesitation.
Then he shouted anxiously: "Exam, our young lady wants to take the exam."
But as soon as she finished speaking, she realized that she had overstepped her bounds. She was immediately shocked by her own rash behavior. Her face turned pale in an instant, like a leaf hit by frost. She quickly knelt on the ground and apologized in a trembling voice: "I'm sorry, Princess. It was my fault for being reckless. Please punish me."
Even Li Min, who was standing by, quickly changed from excitement to disappointment, and her eyes, which had been sparkling, dimmed, as if the bright stars had lost their brilliance in an instant.
Seeing this, Chu Ci sighed softly and said gently, "Get up. You are also thinking about your young lady."
"But this is just one time, and it won't happen again. Don't be so reckless in the future, or I won't be able to protect you."
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