Everything seemed to be hanging in the balance, just a moment away from becoming suffocating. It seemed that with just one breath and one word from the Emperor, the atmosphere would be filled with sorrow or turn out to be a false alarm.
This is just like gambling.
"Hahaha, Eunuch Ni, Young Master Yan saved me from this predicament, he deserves a great reward. You should stop being so paranoid and leave now."
Finally, the emperor suddenly smiled and spoke in a loud voice.
"I knew Your Majesty would see through this, so I have no worries at all."
Xie Lingqin followed the lead, praising the Emperor to his delight.
Throughout history, which emperor didn't enjoy hearing kind words, especially such natural and unforced words that struck right to the heart?
"Your Majesty, the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Personnel has arrived with his son, Qin Xun."
Just then, the eunuch outside relayed a message.
The Emperor suddenly felt much more relaxed, and his expression became peaceful. "Let them in," he said.
"yes."
Xie Lingqin lowered her gaze slightly.
Qin Xun, she was right about this person. With just a little guidance, he understood the secret and found an opportunity.
It is said that on the night she assassinated the emperor and left, when Eunuch Ni was helping the emperor to the palace, they happened to encounter the carriage of the Vice Minister's residence.
Qin Xun, who was sitting inside the former Grand Tutor's mansion, was in a hurry to borrow books. Upon seeing this, he remained calm and composed. After inviting the Emperor to sit in the carriage, he took on the responsibility of protecting him himself.
He remained calm and composed throughout, handling the situation appropriately.
At the time, he didn't realize it, but afterwards, when the Emperor thought about it, especially given the Emperor's obvious desire to downplay the severity of the situation, then Qin Xun...
Before long, Eunuch Ni entered the hall with the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Personnel and his son Qin Xun.
The moment Qin Xun entered the room, his gaze shifted and he saw Xie Lingqin—Xie Lingqin disguised as a man.
He paused for a moment, then calmly composed himself, as if he did not recognize the person.
"Your Majesty, I, along with my young son, pay my respects."
The Vice Minister of the Ministry of Personnel recognized Elder Dong, smiled and nodded to him, and then first paid his respects to the Emperor.
"Get up. Let your son raise his head and let me take a good look at him."
"Yes." The Vice Minister of the Ministry of Personnel answered with a smile, looking at Qin Xun as if afraid of startling him by speaking too loudly.
After all, this was Qin Xun's first time entering the palace to meet the Emperor.
"Qin Xun, quickly, pay your respects to the Emperor."
Qin Xun immediately stepped forward, his posture upright and his head slightly lowered, and said, "Your subject greets Your Majesty and wishes Your Majesty good health."
"Healthy, of course I'm healthy. If it weren't for your quick action that night, I'm afraid I really wouldn't be healthy now."
The Emperor was overjoyed and looked at the Vice Minister, "Vice Minister Qin, it's not that I'm saying this, but I've never heard of you having such a good son before. I've only heard that your eldest son is always causing trouble."
Qin, the Vice Minister, was ashamed and lowered his head, looking somewhat embarrassed. "Your Majesty, please forgive me. It is this old minister's failure to properly educate his son."
"Haha, how could I be a bad father? How could I be bad at raising such a capable and calm son who is so composed in times of crisis?"
"Yes, yes, Your Majesty is right." Minister Qin was even more pleased as he was praised by the Emperor.
"However, why didn't such a good son participate in the autumn examination this year?"
The Emperor seemed to have thought of this and asked again.
"This..." Upon hearing this, Minister Qin's brows immediately furrowed with worry.
Over the years, if it weren't for borrowing a carriage from Xie Lingqin, the eldest daughter of the General's Mansion, on the street, allowing Qin Qi to arrive at Old Master Dong's residence in time for treatment, he would have almost forgotten that he had such a son.
So how could anyone have thought of allowing him to take the autumn exam?
Moreover, if it weren't for the emperor's summons, he wouldn't have known that the son of this person he had never paid attention to had actually saved the emperor.
"Your Majesty, I am not very good at writing, and my martial arts are just so-so. My father thought that there would be many talented people in the autumn examination, so he told me to practice more and participate again next year."
Seeing that Minister Qin was unable to answer for a long time, Qin Xun, having watched the show to his heart's content, stepped forward and reported in a humble yet respectful manner.
"Haha, is that so, Minister Qin? You're too timid. Young people should be put to the test."
The Emperor, with a sly smile, stroked his chin and let out another hearty laugh.
Minister Qin glanced at his son who had come to his rescue, a hint of appreciation in his eyes.
This son is truly remarkable. He wasn't intimidated at all during his first meeting with the Emperor and even managed to get him out of a predicament. He really didn't care about the situation in the household before.
"You rascal, well done. Once I recover, I will definitely give you a good opportunity to make an important use of your talents."
Although the Emperor's words were not explicitly stated, they carried immense weight. Upon seeing this, Minister Qin was immediately taken aback and pulled Qin Xun to kneel and express his gratitude.
"Your Excellency, do you recognize this young master Yan beside me?" The Emperor thought of something and then pointed to Xie Lingqin beside him.
"Your Majesty, I have heard of him, but I have never known him."
"He is the one who saved your son at Elder Dong's residence that day."
The Emperor seemed to be making an introduction.
Xie Lingqin composed herself slightly, met Qin Shilang's gaze, and smiled in acknowledgment.
This Minister Qin almost killed her before because of Qin Qi, but I'll let you live for now.
Upon hearing the Emperor's words, Vice Minister Qin immediately stepped forward and said, "Thank you, Lord Yan. That day, when Madam came out of Elder Dong's residence with my son, she only said that Elder Dong and a young master had treated him, and did not say anything else."
"It's just a doctor's compassion." Xie Lingqin waved her hand, but secretly glanced at Old Master Dong.
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