When entering the palace, Fang Qingyue also lowered her head, so she did not see Shen Yuhan and others sitting on both sides.
When she reached the emperor's desk, Fang Qingyue knelt down and saluted gracefully.
Seeing her like this, the emperor couldn't help but feel a bit of favor towards her and said, "I heard that you won first place in the three competitions in the back hall. That's really good."
Fang Qingyue bowed her body and said in a neither humble nor arrogant manner, "Thanks to the Emperor's grace, the great expedition has brought peace and tranquility to the seas and rivers. Only then can I have the opportunity to learn what I want to learn."
She spoke very well. Although it was a compliment, there was not much compliment in her words, which made her seem more sincere.
The emperor couldn't help but laugh, and after a while he tentatively said, "I have heard a lot about your affair with Prince Jian'an in the palace. Because of this, Prince Jian'an even intended to refuse the marriage. Did you know?"
Fang Qingyue clenched her palms, feeling as if an axe was hanging over her head, ready to fall at any moment.
"I don't know. I'm just friends with Prince Jian'an. He was worried I'd get harmed, so he took me into his mansion to stay temporarily. It's my fault for ruining His Majesty's reputation like this." She bit her lip and spoke after a while. "If this incident affects His Majesty too deeply, I'm willing to move out of the palace as soon as possible. I'm afraid His Majesty will have to spare some time to protect me."
She was present when the Shen Qiu Nian incident happened that day and knew the emperor's attitude towards it.
Although Shen Qiu Nian has not been mentioned now, a few words still evoke the emperor's emotions from that day.
"It seems I'm not smart enough." The emperor shook his head helplessly and said, "Do you have someone you like? If so, please speak up. I'm in a very good mood today and can arrange a marriage for you."
Fang Qingyue knelt down hurriedly and said, "Your Majesty, I only want to carry forward my clinic and save all the suffering people in the world. I do not want to get married. I hope Your Majesty will grant me your permission."
The emperor couldn't help but feel a little disappointed, but he still said, "If that's the case, then let it go for now. If you find someone you like in the future, you can come to the palace and ask me for your help. I will always keep my word."
Fang Qingyue didn't believe it in her heart, but she still knelt down and said respectfully: "I understand."
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