The hall was bustling. Before the Emperor and Empress Dowager appeared, the scholars had already started chatting in twos and threes. The princes who had arrived early were also crowded with people. Some recited poems, some talked about political history, and some talked about family ties.
" The Emperor has arrived, the Empress Dowager has arrived, and the Princess has arrived." The eunuch's voice forcefully tore the atmosphere apart. Everyone knelt down and saluted. They watched in fear and trepidation as three pairs of shoes flashed past their eyes, followed by a row of servants.
Some people secretly raised their heads to take a look at the dragon's face, but their eyes were attracted by the beautiful face with spiritual energy.
" Rise!" the Emperor announced with a wave of his hand after sitting down.
First, it was the Emperor's usual opening speech. He pitied the talented and hoped that they would do their best for the country. This was the content that would never change in ten thousand years.
Next, they entered the Gathering of Elites Meeting. The Emperor set the questions for everyone below the stage to answer, and the princes were among the first to answer. Jiuran Ling was absent-minded from the beginning and did not listen carefully to what they were talking about.
"Aijia's imperial grandson is outstanding. Qing 'er, You' er and Xi 'er didn't embarrass aijia and performed very well.”The empress dowager held Jiu Ranling's hand and said proudly.
"Yes." Jiu Ran Ling replied faintly.
"It's just that Xiao 'er, as the crown prince, his ability is too mediocre.”
"Yes."
"Eh?" Jiu Ranling suddenly heard the Empress Dowager exclaim in surprise," The Meiluo family also has such an outstanding son? This Meroxiu seemed to be quite good.”
Jiu Ranling's heart thumped. She looked down the stage and saw Mei Luoxiu speaking confidently. He sounded meticulous and his words were just right.
Jiu Ranling's gaze swept past Jiu Ranqing, Jiu Ranyou, and the Emperor, and she found that they all had satisfied expressions on their faces.
In the end, the Emperor personally appointed a few people to stay in the meeting hall, but Mei Luoxiu was not there. After the assessment, the Empress Dowager also told everyone to be at ease. Only then did the audience begin to eat and chat.
Jiu Ran Ling propped her chin up in boredom, turned her head to the side and pouted. As the only unmarried woman present, the Emperor had no intention of mentioning her marriage until the banquet began.
After three rounds of drinking, the scholars were much more relaxed and began their drinking games. Jiu Ranchen and Jiu Ransheng had already mingled with the crowd. Many people had gathered around Jiu Ranxi, Jiu Ranyou, and Jiu Ranqing. Seeing this, the Emperor did not stop them. He only smiled as he watched the situation develop.
Jiu Ran Qing looked at Jiu Ran Ling's expression, which was clearly that her soul was wandering away. She lowered her head and drank the wine in her glass helplessly.
In an instant, the entire place fell silent.
Jiu Ranling was pulled back to her senses by the empress dowager because her right hand was being held tightly by the empress dowager. Her father's face darkened, and the princes below the stage all stiffened.
Jiuran Ling took a closer look and saw a man kneeling in the middle of the hall. But what did he do just now? Why did the atmosphere in the hall suddenly drop to freezing point? In fact, everyone's attention had shifted to her.
Jiu Ranling looked at the Empress Dowager in confusion. The Empress Dowager looked at the Emperor who was about to fly into a rage and said gently,""This widow is old and my ears are not sharp, so I didn't hear what you just said. Commander Lin, what did you say?”
Jiu Ranling could hear the warning in the Empress Dowager's words and knew that this was the Empress Dowager's way out. She hoped that the person would give up what he had just said and everything would be fine.
However, the man was obviously not very smart, because he said loudly again,"The commander of the imperial guards, Lin Yike, pleads His Majesty to bestow a marriage upon the princess!”After that person finished speaking, he raised his head firmly and looked straight at the Emperor. This allowed Jiu Ran Ling to see the person's appearance clearly.
General Lin's grandson, Lin Yike.
His position as the commander of the Imperial Army was actually a dispensable position. After all, if the Imperial City encountered an emergency, the first person they would think of would be General Lin and the two young generals. Usually, the job of training new recruits was also done by Jiu Ranchen and Chu Anxi.
However, Jiuranling heard every word Lin Yike said. She fixed her gaze on Lin Yike's face, and the smile on her lips turned into a playful one.
Without waiting for the Emperor and Empress Dowager to speak, Jiu Ranling stood up while clapping her hands with a smile. This time, the focus of the entire audience shifted from Lin Yike to her.
"Wonderful, wonderful!" Jiu Ran Ling slowly walked down from the top." I didn't expect General Lin to have such an interesting person in his family."”
"Thank you for your appreciation, Princess." Lin Yike lowered his head again.
The people present looked at each other, not understanding what this princess who never played by the rules was up to.
Jiu Ranling walked to Lin Yike's side and bent down to look at him.""However, I really don't know what Young Master Lin likes about me.”
Lin Yike didn't think too much and answered seriously,""Everything about the princess makes me fascinated.”
" So, my background is also the motivation for you to ask Imperial Father for a marriage?" Jiu Ran Ling smiled.”
Lin Yike lowered his head even more.”
Jiu Ranling pulled back Jiu Ranchen, who was about to fight Lin Yike to the death. She suddenly thought of something and said,""In that case, this princess will make a bet with you. You and my 11th brother are both generals under the Great General. Why don't the two of you have a competition? If you win, I'll marry you.”
"Royal Sister!" Jiu Ranchen said disapprovingly, but Jiu Ranling stopped him with a look.
Jiu Ranling looked around and saw Jiu Ranyou and Jiu Ranxi frowning. Only Jiu Ranqing was watching the development of the situation with a smile.
" Princess, isn't this a little inappropriate?" Lin Yike's tone was still neither servile nor overbearing, neither angry nor happy." Everyone knows that the Eleventh Prince is outstanding in martial arts and has the position of Young General at such a young age. Isn't your request making things difficult for me, Princess?"”
"You!" Jiu Ranchen almost exploded in anger.
Unexpectedly, Jiu Ran Ling revealed a smile that was exactly what she wanted. She turned to look at the stern Emperor and Empress Dowager, but her expression was as innocent as it could be."Imperial Father, Old Ancestor, Young Master Lin said that your son is making things difficult for him. But your son doesn't know him, let alone like him. He insisted that you marry your son to him, isn't that making things difficult for your son?”
After Jiu Ranling finished speaking, she saw that the Emperor and Empress Dowager were relieved and their nervous expressions eased.
The Emperor coughed twice and slowly said,""Minister Lin, you know that there is only one princess in the Heavenly Dawn Kingdom. She is doted on by me and the Empress Dowager, so I hope that her marriage will be of her own volition. However, I have seen your virtue. If you meet a beauty in the future, I will definitely make a decision for you!”
How dignified! Jiu Ranling sneered secretly, but her smile became even brighter.""Young Master Lin, I really don't have any feelings for you. Shouldn't you stop making things difficult for me?”
Lin Yike was silent for a long time until Jiuranling was almost out of patience.""This lowly official deserves to die, please forgive me, emperor. I was rude."
"No worries." The Emperor waved his hand. Since the matter had been resolved smoothly, there was no need to hold on to it.
Lin Yike lowered his head and left. The banquet continued. However, after Lin Yike's ruckus, the atmosphere among the scholars became a little strange.
One of them cursed in a low voice when he saw that things had failed. After a while, the servant came to report. After hearing the news, the corners of his mouth curled up again.
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