Zhao Ling followed in the footsteps of the little eunuch and stepped into the high threshold of the Harmony Hall. When he looked up, he found that Lu Ziqing was also there, dressed in a purple official uniform, standing upright and solemn.
On the other side are several princes of Emperor Ming, headed by Meng Tianluo, followed by Meng Tianjue and Meng Tianyan.
It was just that between Meng Tianjue and Meng Tianyan, there was a burly, tall and mighty man. He was about 20 years old, with dark skin and extraordinary heroism. His dark eyes were staring at Zhao Ling with excitement.
Zhao Ling was beyond words. Could it be that this was Meng Tianlin, the fourth prince whom he hadn't met last time? But this image was too different from the other princes, especially compared with Meng Tianjue next to him. One was suet white jade, and the other was rough rock.
Zhao Ling stole a glance at Emperor Ming, who was sitting on the dragon chair at the head of the hall, looking down at all beings.
Although Emperor Ming was over half a hundred years old, he was still handsome, and his body was well maintained. He must have been a handsome and extraordinary man when he was younger.
Seeing Zhao Ling kneeling below, Wei Yi's face softened, and her usual serious tone softened a little. "Girl Shen, get up and talk."
"Thank you, Your Majesty." After Zhao Ling thanked him, she got up and stepped aside, standing next to Lu Ziqing.
Before she could stand still, the heroic fourth prince on the opposite side rushed in, standing in front of her. Due to the huge difference in height, he squatted down and encircled her with two bright eyes, saying happily. "Are you the one who cured my father's sudden illness and rescued me from the heavenly prison, Sister Zhao? Wow, you are so beautiful, you look like a fairy in the sky."
Hearing this, Zhao Ling couldn't help but staggered on her feet before quickly gathering herself and recovered her footing. She raised her head in surprise, only to see the burly, tall and rough fourth prince in front of her, but she put on a deer-like innocent and harmless look, blinking. A pair of big black eyes stared at her for a moment, with a simple happy smile on his face.
This... what was this situation? Could it be that Meng Tianlin, the fourth prince with a rumoured pure mind, was actually... mentally retarded?
Zhao Ling's inquiring eyes turned to Lu Ziqing who was standing beside him. Lu Ziqing seemed to understand the doubts in her heart and nodded slightly to her.
Sure enough!
Facing such an incongruous man, Zhao Ling didn't know how to respond for a while, so she forced the corners of her mouth, showing a slight smile, and said, "I'm grateful for the praise from the Fourth Prince."
Meng Tianlin was happier when she saw that she smiled at him. He swayed left and right in front of her, and said dancingly, "Sister Zhao, you look better when you smile. I heard that you could also investigate cases and perform autopsy, right? Can you teach Tianlin? Tianlin also really wants to investigate cases, and really wants to conduct an autopsy."
"Fourth brother, you will scare Sister Zhao like this." Meng Tianyan smirked on the opposite side, and persuaded aloud. When he said the word "Sister Zhao", he deliberately increased his tone, and finally couldn't help laughing. "He he he."
Meng Tianluo turned his head with disgust on his face, obviously looking down on Meng Tianlin. The fact that this fool was actually his own brother made him feel very ashamed.
On the other hand, Meng Tianjue watched all this calmly, with a secretive expression that made it impossible for people to see what he was thinking.
"How could it be, Sister Zhao, don't you like Tianlin?" Meng Tianlin suddenly looked aggrieved, and said with tears in his eyes, "As soon as Tianlin saw Sister Zhao, he liked her very much. Tianlin is very good. Yes, I will be very obedient, why don't you like Tianlin, Sister Zhao?"
Zhao Ling felt a headache. She could deal with gangsters, murderers, and delinquent teenagers, but in the face of such an innocent and coquettish big man, she was really speechless and helpless.
Just when she was in a dilemma, a majestic scolding from Emperor Ming came from the hall. "Nonsense! Step back!"
Meng Tianlin was still very afraid of Emperor Ming. Hearing his angry scolding, he froze all over. He glanced at Zhao Ling reluctantly, and retreated to the side with a dejected look, making Zhao Ling feel depressed. She felt a little guilty for no reason, wondering if she was sorry for him.
After Emperor Ming suppressed Meng Tianlin, he sighed helplessly. He had so many sons, but none of them are worry-free. The first had a strong desire for power, but he couldn't hold his breath. The third child was too deep and had too many thoughts, which were always invisible. The seventh only knew how to eat, drink, play and play flowers. The fourth child was not stupid, but he had suddenly turned into an idiot. And the second child... Well, let's not mention it.
It was this girl from the Zhao family, who was demure and unhurried, which made people look at ease. If she hadn't found out that Concubine Li was suspicious, he might have been kept in the dark for the rest of his life, and he didn't even know how she died. He shuddered at the thought of those five stone powders found in Cuiwei Palace, and he was more than afraid.
Thinking of this, he kindly said to Zhao Ling, "Girl from the Zhao family, listening to what Lu Qing said, you have made a great contribution to solving the case of the headless female corpse this time. Tell me, what reward do you want me to give you?"
It turned out that if one enter the palace, one could still ask for the reward by oneself?
Zhao Ling didn't think of this, and couldn't think of what she could want for a while. After all, this was an unfamiliar world, and this could be her only chance of ever getting a reward from the emperor.. So, she must think carefully before making a decision.