Li Heng? My mind quickly searched for memories about this emperor. In the original owner's memory, this emperor seemed to be not interested in women. He rarely set foot on the three thousand beauties in the harem. He was devoted to government affairs and was an absolute workaholic.

I was thinking about it, but Li Heng suddenly stood up and walked towards me. My heart skipped a beat. No way, could it be that the old emperor has taken a fancy to me? I am not some peerless beauty who would conquer a country or a city!

"Your servant Lin Qingya pays homage to His Majesty." I quickly stood up and saluted, but in my heart I was complaining like crazy: This etiquette is so troublesome, I have to kneel down all the time, my knees are going to be numb!

"No need to be polite." Li Heng's voice was deep and magnetic, and it made my bones go numb. Wait, Lin Qingya, wake up! This is the emperor!

"Thank you, Your Majesty." I lowered my head and secretly looked at him with my peripheral vision. Well, I have to admit that the old emperor is indeed good-looking, with sharp eyebrows, bright eyes, a high nose bridge, and lips of moderate thickness. With the dragon robe as a backdrop, he looks even more majestic and domineering.

"I heard that Lord Lin's daughter is proficient in music, chess, calligraphy and painting. After seeing her today, I found that her reputation is indeed well-deserved." Li Heng's eyes swept over me with a barely perceptible scrutiny.

I sneered in my heart. This old emperor is really a fox! On the surface, he is praising me, but in fact, he is testing me!

"Your Majesty, thank you for the compliment. I only know a little bit and do not deserve such praise." I replied humbly, but I was thinking in my heart: I am a modern woman in the 21st century. How can such a small scene stun me?

"Oh? Really?" Li Heng's lips curled up with a playful arc, "Then I would like to see Miss Lin's talent. I wonder if you would be so kind as to play a song for me?"

I thought to myself, this old emperor has bad intentions! He wants me to play the piano to test my ability, right?

I was thinking about how to refuse, but I heard a gentle voice next to my ear: "Brother, Sister Qingya is not feeling well these days, so I'm afraid she won't be able to play. Why don't you let me do it?"

I turned around and saw a man in a white brocade robe, looking at me with a smile. He had delicate features, gentle as jade, and a faint smile on his lips, making me feel like I was bathed in spring breeze.

He is the younger brother of the current emperor, Prince Rui, Li Rui.

Li Rui? Information about him emerged in my mind. This prince is a legendary figure! Not only is he brilliant, but he is also indifferent to fame and fortune. He has no interest in the throne. He spends his days traveling and reciting poems. He is the dream lover of all unmarried women in the capital.

"Oh? Your younger brother can also play the piano?" Li Heng looked at her with a smile, a hint of inquiry in his eyes.

"You only know a little bit, sorry for showing off." Li Rui smiled slightly, walked to my side, and stretched out his hand to me, "Sister Qingya, please."

I was stunned for a moment, then looked up at him. His eyes were clear and his smile was sincere, without any of the deep scheming of the other princes. I hesitated for a moment, then gently placed my hand in his palm.

놛's hand was warm and powerful, as if it had a magical power, instantly calming the anxiety in my heart. I looked up at 놛, and a smile unconsciously appeared on the corner of my mouth.

Maybe this life is not as bad as imagined...