Empress Feng’s presence graced the scene, her elegance captivating the soul.
Thousands of people stood in North Square, suddenly silent, each and every one bowing in salute.
When in Ro, do as Romans do; Xin Lin had no choice but to slightly lower her body, performing an obeisance.
"There is no need for undue ceremony. I have co uninvited today to see this year’s candidates for the Zixiao Palace Exam," said Empress Feng, her voice delightful to the ear, reminiscent of the songs of orioles.
It was as if she had forgotten Xin Lin’s earlier offensive remarks, her gaze warm and sweeping around.
Empress Feng’s actions made Xin Lin break out in a cold sweat.
She thought that once the Written Examination was over, Little Xinzhuo would have narrowly escaped disaster, not expecting Empress Feng to stoop to visit the examination venue herself.
When Empress Feng’s gaze lingered on Little Xinzhuo for a mont, it was sharp, making Little Xinzhuo feel uneasy, fearing his true identity would be recognized.
But recalling his sister’s usual teachings, Little Xinzhuo silently encouraged himself.
"I’m a brave little man. I cannot be a coward!"
He straightened his little fra, boldly eting Empress Feng’s gaze.
Xin Zhuo’s behavior instead dissipated any doubts Empress Feng might have harbored.
Empress Feng had co personally only because she had been suspecting that the Seventh Prince might also be mingling among the candidates. But with nearly a hundred boys aged six or seven present, it was indeed a challenge to discern which one was the Sixth Prince.
After scanning the crowd, Empress Feng’s gaze returned to Xin Lin.
While viewing Xin Lin’s examination papers, Empress Feng had beco curious about this particular candidate.
She had expected the candidate who had written such an answer to be quite the individual — not expecting to see a nearly-grown girl, with a tender and endearing appearance. Only those eyes...
Xin Lin’s eyes were black and large. At a glance, they sparkled brilliantly, truly outstanding.
Among the candidates who saw Empress Feng, there were usually two reactions — one was amazent, and the other was fear.
Yet this little girl, who looked about seven or eight, exhibited not the slightest hint of an unusual expression in her eyes, which was exceedingly peculiar.
"Empress, it’s good that you’re here. Soone just questioned the validity of my score. I request the Empress to uphold justice for ," stepped forward Jin Chen to lodge his complaint.
"Oh? Who dares question my judgnt?" Empress Feng began to inquire, but just then, the eyes of the young girl in front of her changed suddenly.
"The Empress is truly beautiful. Beauty represents justice; who would dare say the Empress is wrong," she puffed out her cheeks, hands on hips, in a manner as if she were about to reprimand soone.
Jin Chen was taken aback.
It was you, Xin Lin, who has been questioning all this ti.
Now that the Empress herself is here, you’ve turned timid.
Empress Feng raised an eyebrow.
She had thought this sharp-tongued little girl had so spirit, but it turned out, a re scare was enough to frighten her.
It seems I have been mistaken; how could a half-grown girl harbor such deep sches?
Empress Feng’s gaze softened slightly.
The chief invigilator and Captain Yang also ca back to their senses.
"The Empress is right."
"Indeed, who would dare question what the Empress says?"
"Young Master Jin’s third place is rightfully earned."
"The Empress is wise."
The surrounding candidates also echoed in quick agreent, switching sides imdiately.
"Exactly! That’s why Young Master Jin is third in the Written Examination!" exclaid Xin Lin loudly.
"Correct, third place indeed."
"Third place, that’s for sure."
Even Jin Chen himself subconsciously felt that it was normal for him to have achieved third place.
Wait a minute!
Jin Chenng snapped back to reality.
He was clearly questioning Murong Ziyue and Xin Lin’s scores; how had it suddenly beco about him only deserving third place?
He had been tricked!
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