nashuaworldcup Chapter 277: Red Envoy
Chapter 277: Red Envoy
Unexpectedly, the emperor asked a question that had nothing to do with today's matter. "If I remember correctly, you were the one who did the investigation before the eldest princess got married. At that time, you were just a small green-clothed envoy?"
The emperor's gaze was deep and distant, as if he was lost in memories of the past. The expression on his face became somewhat complicated, as if he was sighing with emotion, or thinking about something, making it difficult to guess what he was thinking.
Even so, the red-robed envoy Wu Dingbang couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat.
Beads of sweat rolled down his forehead, but he didn't dare to raise his hand to wipe them off. "Yes, I had just been promoted from Lianzhou to the Blue Envoy of the headquarters. Investigating the Li family was my first mission after arriving at the headquarters."
His voice trembled slightly, with an undisguised nervousness, and it seemed as if it was squeezed out from his throat.
The Red-robed Envoy's nervousness was justified. After all, serving the emperor was like serving a tiger. The slightest mistake could lead to death.
The emperor used this as an excuse to vent his anger, his tone full of majesty and dissatisfaction, and shouted angrily: "It seems that you didn't do a good job in your mission at the beginning."
"The princess is so abnormal now. Whether you were a rookie or a Red Robe Envoy now, you have not found any clues. What's the point of me keeping you bunch of useless people!"
The emperor's roar echoed in the hall, making people tremble with fear.
Wu Dingbang fell heavily to the ground with a dull thud, as if his spine had been removed. "I am incompetent, please punish me, Your Majesty!"
His forehead was pressed against the ground, and he did not dare to look up at the emperor's angry face. His heart was beating rapidly, as if it was about to jump out of his throat.
"If you know you are not smart, then listen to the opinions of smart people. Since the eldest princess has been pretending, check it again for me! Do you understand?"
The emperor's voice was very soft and his tone seemed calm, but it was as if he was educating his disobedient juniors.
Only the man in red kneeling below Wu Dingbang knew what kind of tremendous pressure he was facing. The invisible feeling of oppression made it almost impossible for him to breathe, as if a mountain was pressing on his back.
"I will obey your order and will not let go of any abnormality." Wu Dingbang responded hurriedly, his voice full of determination and fear.
The emperor seemed to be a little satisfied. He nodded slightly, his expression eased a little, and said, "If that's the case, why are you still standing there? Go check it out quickly, don't let me down again."
Wu Dingbang didn't expect that he could escape the disaster so easily. He secretly rejoiced in his heart and kowtowed to the emperor. The sound of his forehead hitting the ground was particularly clear in this quiet palace: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace. I will take my leave!"
After saying this, he did not dare to delay any longer. He stood up, bent his body, and slowly backed away. After he had retreated a certain distance, he turned around and left quickly.
If Chu Ci were here, he would have sighed: How have people been brainwashed in this imperial society?
It is really sad and lamentable that the emperor, who is high above, can make his subjects tremble in fear and tread on thin ice with just a look or a word. Even their lives depend on the emperor's thoughts.
What is Chu Ci doing at this moment?
The emperor is really a fool and doesn't care whether the "Royal Women's College" is built or not.
But as an emperor, he believed that his words were law, and if he promised to send a female official, he had to do it, and he had to do it quickly.
Therefore, he forced the queen to carefully select the ten female officials and maidservants needed for Chu Ci within just three days.
Once you choose it, you have to give it away!
The empress didn't know where to send them, and was hesitant, so the emperor waved his pen and said decisively: "Send them to Fan Mansion, so that these female officials can get along with Chu Ci in advance so that they can adapt well."
God damn, just adapt yourself. You are clearly asking for trouble, but you make it seem like you have been blessed with a great, supreme gift.
This emperor really knows how to flatter himself!
Chu Ci kept muttering to himself in his heart, criticizing the emperor's behavior, but his smile was as bright as a flower.
Her appearance also made those who were secretly waiting and plotting against her feel extremely angry.
It was at this time that Li Min from the eldest princess's family came with her personal maid.
She was like a fairy walking out of a painting, with graceful steps and a slight bow. She said in a soft and gentle voice, "Li Min greets Princess Yi Xin."
Li Min?
Upon hearing the voice, Chu Ci looked up at the girl who looked 80% like the eldest princess. The charm between her eyebrows was as affectionate as autumn water, and her every move was elegant and dignified, which made Chu Ci more certain of his judgment.
Then, Chu Ci smiled brightly, walked over quickly, and said kindly: "Miss Li, please get up. It's really a relief to see you today."
Perhaps she had never felt such pure passion before, Li Min's face flushed slightly, and the blush was as moving as the gorgeous sunset in the sky. "My princess, you are too kind."
Her voice was as low as a mosquito and a little shy.
"Li Min just heard that the Royal Women's College is recruiting female teachers with skills starting today." Li Min lowered her eyes slightly, folded her hands in front of her, and continued, "I am not very talented, but I can show off my piano skills and women's craftsmanship. I wonder if I can sign up."
Obviously, she should be a favored girl of heaven, but seeing this girl is so cautious and careful, even the skills she is good at are just common female labor in ordinary families. This makes Chu Ci feel heartbroken.
Chu Ci couldn't help but sigh in his heart, such a beautiful woman should be confident and outspoken, why is she so cautious and treading on thin ice?
So Chu Ci quickly took Li Min's hand, his eyes full of sincerity and eagerness, and said, "Yes, yes."
"And we can take the exam now. Miss Li, do you want to take it? The examiners are the female officials appointed by His Majesty today. They are experienced and well-behaved, and can definitely guarantee fairness and justice."
Li Min was extremely excited when he heard this. His heart was pounding and his thoughts were in a mess. He was a step slow in responding.
So, the maid beside Li Min was extremely anxious when she saw that her master did not move, fearing that she would miss such a good opportunity because of her hesitation.
He immediately shouted: "Exam, our young lady wants to take the exam."
But as soon as she finished speaking, she realized that she had overstepped her bounds. She was immediately shocked by her own rash behavior and her face turned pale in an instant, like a leaf hit by frost. She quickly knelt on the ground and apologized in a trembling voice: "I'm sorry, Princess. I was reckless. Please punish me."
Even Li Min, who was standing by, quickly went from being excited to being disappointed, and her eyes, which had once sparkled, dimmed, as if the bright stars had instantly lost their luster.
Seeing this, Chu Ci sighed softly and said gently, "Get up, you are also thinking about your young lady."
"But this is just one time, it won't happen again. Don't be so reckless in the future, otherwise it will be difficult for me to protect you."