Emperor: "Yu'er, explain the situation clearly. What happened?"

Murong Yu: "Father, that evening, I followed my maid out of the palace and encountered a few hooligans. Just when they were about to attack me, it was Master Xie who came to my aid and averted the disaster."

"Xie Baiyuan, I want to ask you, is what Yu'er just said true?"

"Your Majesty is wise. What the princess just said is indeed true." Xie Baiyuan was very grateful to Murong Yu.

"Then why didn't you explain it just now? If the princess hadn't come, how would I know the truth of the matter, that it was actually like this?"

"Your Majesty, I was drunk that day and did something indecent to the princess. Minister Zhao's words were not excessive. I don't know how to explain it."

"Besides, I didn't know that the girl was actually the Princess at that time. I am sorry for the offense. I beg Your Majesty and the Princess to punish me."

"You saved my Yu'er, what crime have you committed? If you are innocent, why should you punish me?"

After hearing this, the emperor was very happy, and he admired Xie Boyuan even more in his heart. He said that he was worthy of being the son of General Xie and had the demeanor of a gentleman.

Hearing Bai Yuan say this, Murong Yu blushed with shame and said to the emperor, "Father, I think that Mr. Xie is an upright and open-minded person. He should stay by your side as a model of a loyal minister."

"Yu'er is right. You have hit the nail on the head. The truth of the matter has been revealed. Do you have any other suggestions?"

The ministers below began to discuss the matter.

"Your Majesty, I think that if Xie Tanhua is indeed a gentleman, he should enter the Hanlin Academy and stay by your side to give advice."

"Well, what Chen Aiqing said is exactly what I wanted to say."

After these words were spoken, the ministers fell silent. Since the emperor had said so, who would dare to object? Wouldn't that be tantamount to openly going against the emperor?

Zhao Tuo lowered his head and said nothing, but he was already indignant in his heart. Once Xie Baiyuan stayed in Shangjing, his plan would be difficult to implement. He would have to think carefully if he wanted to cause trouble for Yunsheng Restaurant in the future.

What's more, now the eldest princess suddenly appeared halfway, and the relationship between the two has not been clarified yet. If you act rashly, you will probably bring shame upon yourself.

He looked up at Prince Fenyang. At this time, he was the only one who could speak up to stop the emperor.

Prince Fenyang knew what his intention was, but the timing was not right. He could only test the emperor's attitude to see if there was any room for easing the situation.

"Your Majesty, I dare to say something."

"Brother, please speak!"

"I think Xie Boyuan is still young. If he enters the Hanlin Academy, it will inevitably cause dissatisfaction among other Jinshi candidates. Your Majesty, please think carefully about this."

Murong Yu hated the Prince of Fenyang the most. Although he was her uncle, she always felt that this man was particularly hypocritical. On the surface, he did not fight or compete, but every time when loyal ministers were selected, he would come out to cause trouble.

Without waiting for the emperor to answer, she said, "Father, I think that cultivating loyal ministers has nothing to do with age. The late emperor was already in charge of the country when he was ten years old. The people of the country talked about it with great relish and shared a peaceful and prosperous era."

"And the Seventh Imperial Uncle is fifty years old, but he still has evil intentions and wants to seize my father's power. These events are enough to show that upright people should be cultivated as early as possible. Evil people should be eradicated as soon as possible."

After the words fell, no one dared to say anything more.

This is only the eldest princess. If anyone else dared to mention the seventh prince, Prince Yu, they would have been beheaded long ago.

When Prince Yu was fifty years old, he started a rebellion and privately kept a dead servant. If Xie Songlin had not fought desperately against him, the kingdom would probably have changed hands today.

After hearing this, King Fenyang shut up and didn't mention what had just happened.

The emperor was a tolerant and kind-hearted man. Although he was a little dissatisfied when the seventh brother was mentioned, what Yuer said made sense. Loyal ministers must be cultivated from childhood. If they were taken advantage of by people with ulterior motives, the consequences would be disastrous.

"I understand what Yu'er said, no need to say more."

"Yes! Father!"

"Come here! Issue an order to pass on my oral order. The third place winner Xie Boyuan, who is loyal and upright, is appointed as a bachelor of the Hanlin Academy, with a rank of fifth rank. He is to stay by my side and give me advice. He will take up his post on a chosen day."

Xie Boyuan immediately knelt down and kowtowed, "Thank you, my Lord, for your grace! Long live the Emperor!"

All the ministers knelt down one after another, "Your Majesty is wise!"

"All my dear friends, please be free!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

"If there is nothing else, then leave the court."

After the ceremony of conferring titles ended, the ministers walked out of the Golden Palace one after another.

Zhao Tuo glanced at Xie Baiyuan, his hatred deepening, but he couldn't show it on his face, so he turned and walked towards King Fenyang.

Xie Baiyuan was secretly delighted and looked around, thinking about thanking the eldest princess.

After Murong Yu came out, she happened to see him.

"Thank you, sir!"

"Your Highness, I apologize for any offense I have caused you before. Please forgive me."

"Thank you, Master, you are too modest. The situation was urgent that day and you saved me. I should thank you in person."

"I dare not. Being able to save the princess is a blessing I have earned in several lifetimes."

After saying that, both of their faces turned red instantly.

Why does this sound like a confession?

Xie Boyuan blushed and wanted to run away. He stammered, "If the princess has nothing else to do, I will take my leave first."

"Wait, Mr. Xie."

"What do you want, Princess?"

"You, where are you going next?" Murong Yu's heart was pounding. She didn't know what to say, so she just asked casually.

"I am going to the street to buy a roast duck. Mother said she wants to celebrate for me."

"Then let's go together. I know a place that serves delicious roast duck. Mrs. Xie might like it."

Xie Boyuan was panicked, but he was very happy. The princess took the initiative to ask him out. What do you think? Should he agree? But his mouth was one step faster than his brain.

"Then I'll have to trouble you, Princess."

"It doesn't matter."

At this time, the eldest princess' carriage had been waiting outside for a long time. The maid and Guard Jiang were very anxious when they saw that she had not come out yet.

When Biyu was about to go in, she saw the princess and Master Xie walking out together.

She smiled secretly and said, "She had gone out on a date." I was wondering why she hadn't come out for so long.

"Your Highness! Thank you, Master!"

"Hello, young lady!" Xie Baiyuan bowed respectfully.

Murong Yu introduced Jiang Feng to him, "Mr. Xie, this is Guard Jiang, the Chief of the Imperial Guards and also my close associate."

"Master Jiang, I would like to thank Bai Yuan for his courtesy."

Jiang Feng nodded coldly without saying anything more.

"Princess, get in the car and go back home."

"Don't worry, go to the street and buy a roast duck, it won't be too late to come back later."

Buy roast duck? What's going on? How could the princess have eaten such greasy food? Biyu couldn't figure it out. She looked at her own princess and then at Xie Boyuan.

Jiang Feng smiled, what's the point of eating roast duck so early in the morning? Xie Boyuan's stomach is too good, isn't it?

"Ahem." Murong Yu explained, "Mr. Xie's mother wanted to buy it to celebrate, and I know a family that sells it, so I just happened to be there."

Biyu laughed in her heart. On the way? It's in two completely different directions from the palace. Fine, princess, it's okay.

Jiang Feng had no objection, as he also wanted to eat.

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