Lin Zhongyuan naturally became their best candidate for inquiry.
Unfortunately, Lin Zhongyuan did not cooperate.
"..." His expression was indifferent, and his voice was even colder, keeping everyone at arm's length: "This is a family matter, so there's no need for you colleagues to concern yourselves with it."
Those who could pass the imperial examinations were all highly talented and knowledgeable, so they naturally saw through Lin Zhongyuan's refusal. However, one of them still shamelessly asked, "Brother Lin, if you don't have anything to do tonight, could you let a few of us go and meet the little princess as well?"
Although they had heard of Lin Wanyue's name many times, they had never actually seen her in person.
I didn't think much of it before, but now that the little princess has been found again, even more people want to meet this legendary princess.
"No." Lin Zhongyuan refused clearly again, then took his tea and returned to his seat to do his work.
As soon as he left, the people who had been grinning just moments before instantly changed their expressions and whispered among themselves, "Hmph, let's see how long he can keep up this smugness. Isn't he just relying on His Majesty and the Regent's fondness for his little sister? I really don't know how the Lin family can be so heartless! They heard that such a young girl is only a few years old, yet they've already sent her to His Majesty and the Regent!"
"To be honest, His Majesty is alright, after all, he is still young and they are barely a good match! But their family is really greedy. Even the Regent is so old, and their family still dares to do it!"
Some people looked at each other and asked, "What do you mean? Does that little princess have something going on with His Majesty the Regent?"
"Of course! Don't you all have eyes to see that?!" The man raised his neck high, like a rooster that thought it could blow the sun out of the sky, and said with a cold laugh, "If that little princess didn't have some relationship with the Regent, no matter how capable her family is, how could they have managed to excel in both civil and military affairs in just a few short years? Even some well-established families in the capital couldn't do that, could they?"
His filthy speculation actually resonated with some people, who felt that what he said made sense.
"But how old is that little princess? Surely the Regent wouldn't be so foolish?" Some people still refused to believe it. "With the Regent's status, what kind of beauty hasn't he seen? How could he possibly take a fancy to a little girl who's only a few years old?"
"Hmph, that's because you're ignorant! Maybe he's had enough of meat and fish and just wants to try some vegetables and tofu?" The man glanced sideways at Lin Zhongyuan and said indignantly, "He's only doing this because of his sister! I'll have a few more daughters when I get back."
These scholars gathered together and discussed it for a while, and even made up some ridiculous stories, but they had no other choice.
After all, everyone in the Hanlin Academy could see that the Emperor and Qi Sichen took great care of Lin Zhongyuan. They would often summon him to the palace to lecture the Emperor. To be constantly by the Emperor's side was an extraordinary favor.
Moreover, Lin Zhongyuan is still young, having been in the Hanlin Academy for less than two years, yet Qi Sichen has already sent him out to handle several important matters, clearly indicating that he is being intentionally groomed.
In fact, their guess was correct. Qi Sichen did indeed want to groom Lin Zhongyuan as his successor.
And it wasn't just Lin Zhongyuan.
He trusted the character of the former General Lin, and even Lin Weiming, who didn't seem to have much potential, was given a job in the Ministry of Rites and given a promotion.
He also plans to train all four Lin brothers.
Lin Ziqiu was undoubtedly the best candidate to take over the Imperial Medical Academy. With him in charge of the emperor's health, he could rest assured.
Lin Zhongyuan and Lin Zheyun, these two brothers, one a scholar and the other a warrior. The elder brother was able to accept the job he was assigned and then go to the border to guard the peace of the country.
As for Lin Zihan, his role would be even greater. If he were to use his clever little brain to make money, and were to actually find a way to do so in the future, he would be an excellent candidate for Minister of Revenue.
However, the children are still young, and Qi Sichen can only nurture them for now, so he can't be completely certain.
If they really do as he wishes, then he can retire successfully!
Just thinking about that beautiful scene made Qi Sichen feel like he could sleep even better at night.
Lin Wanyue slept until midday, when the sun was high in the sky, and she got up wearing slippers.
Xuefu hugged her and helped her get dressed, saying softly, "Wanwan, Eunuch Liu is here. He's been waiting for you outside for a long time."
"Princess, you've finally gotten up! His Majesty has been waiting for you in the palace," Eunuch Liu said with a smile.
Lin Wanyue hugged Xuefu, nuzzled her head against her chest, and sighed quietly.
Actually, she still wanted to stay with her parents and grandparents, but then she thought about how her brothers would be making a living under the emperor after she left.
Even if she didn't care about these things herself, she still had to consider Lin Weiming and her brothers. After all, when you're under someone else's roof, you have to bow your head.
Forced to bow her head, Lin Wanyue could only return to the palace with Eunuch Liu.
Upon hearing that Lin Wanyue had arrived, Qi Yuan immediately put down the memorial he was holding and rushed over.
"Wanwan! I want to take you to a fun place," Qi Yuan said excitedly.
Lin Wanyue said lazily, "Brother Yuan, I haven't had breakfast yet, I'm so hungry."
"Ah, wait a moment, I'll have someone bring breakfast over right now!" Qi Yuan, who had gotten up early to work, seemed surprised that someone could sleep until noon without even having breakfast.
However, the person in front of him was Lin Wanyue. Seeing her soft and fluffy appearance, like a freshly steamed cake, Qi Yuan immediately felt reluctant to part with her, realizing that he hadn't thought things through properly.
The food prepared by the imperial kitchen is delicious no matter whether it's breakfast, lunch, or dinner!
After all, they were people who risked the lives of their entire families to work, so naturally they did their best.
After Lin Wanyue had eaten and drunk her fill, Qi Yuan wanted to take her for a stroll in the Imperial Garden to digest her food.
Lin Wanyue didn't care about it. Since she was already there, and Brother Yuan insisted on taking her to see it, she figured she might as well go.
Upon arriving at the Imperial Garden, Qi Yuan became visibly excited again, and his hand, which was holding Lin Wanyue's, began to sweat.
"Brother Yuan, what are you so nervous about?" Lin Wanyue asked curiously.
"Wanwan, look here!" Qi Yuan said in a low voice, pointing to a large palace that was still under construction.
Lin Wanyue looked in the direction he pointed, and it was indeed a very large palace, almost as big as Qi Yuan's bedroom.
"Wanwan, this is the golden house I want to give you! This is the Empress's Palace that I had them build, but it will only be left to you!" Qi Yuan said all he wanted to say in one breath.
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