98 Third Miss Enters The Palace (1/2)

With that, the emperor was left with no more words left to say. With his lips tightened into a thin line, he acknowledged the girl with a stiff nod along with an uncomfortable smile on his face. Seeing him nod, Hongyue smiled even brightly and clapped her hands in glee.

”Then...then since I got that right, do I get a reward?” Hongyue's voice was so naive, it was almost harmful to the heart. The emperor felt like he wanted to bash his head against the wall in frustration. He couldn't reprimand her, nor could he say anything else to scold her. How could someone teach a stupid person?

She...she wanted a reward for that?

The wise who developed an advanced usage of magic could be rewarded. The strong who saved a nation's people from hardship could be rewarded. She, who thought she could speak to spirits and called another servant fat, wanted a reward?!

Tell him, what reward would be fitting?!

A slap across the face?

His mouth opened and closed with no sound escaping his mouth. In the end, he still didn't have anything to say. It would be better for him if he didn't, lest she says something else that would anger him to death. He kept quiet and said nothing else. Next time, he wouldn't even bother to ask her anything.

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Outside the royal palace doors, beneath the fiery glare of the sun; a cream-colored carriage appeared at the gates. Seeing the new arrival, the guards at the doors frowned. From each side of the palace gate, a guard came forward to inspect the passengers inside the transportation.

”Who is it?”

From the carriage, the small window curtain was raised up to reveal the face of a carefree Lan'er. The guards seemed surprised at the sight of the third miss. Their eyes opened wide, and their mouths were agape. Even without Lan'er introducing herself, the guards already appeared to know who she was. A warm smile crossed the face of one of the guard.

”Ah, it's the third miss of the Wei's Manor,” The guards greeted politely.

Lan'er greeted back with a small nod, keeping an ordinary fan over her face as she moved her head. This little sign of elegance was enough to draw even more respect from the nearby guards. Behaving modest, the third miss tossed out some simple words to please them, ”To be known by these gentlemen, this miss is honored.”