Qin Yun was about to respond politely!
Who would have thought!
Wei Chenggong pulled Wei Xiaochang over and said angrily, "Chang'er, you should interact less with this person in the future. Your elder brother was harmed by her! Be careful she doesn't drag you down with her!"
"Father...?" Wei Xiaochang looked at Qin Yun awkwardly, wanting to say something, but was intimidated by Wei Chenggong's stern gaze and wisely closed his mouth!
Qin Yun chuckled. "Scholar Wei, do you intimidate your son like this? Look at Wei Xiaochang beside you, he's so scared. It's clear you don't favor him in your household!"
Scholar Wei?
He had been demoted by the Emperor. He was now a Grand Scholar of the third rank. If it weren't for Qin Yun, he wouldn't have ended up like this!
Qin Yun, right! He remembered that!
Just as he was about to say something, he turned to look at Wei Xiaochang, who was trembling with fear all over.
Wei Chenggong frowned. Was he that scary a father?
"You're about to enter Blue Mountain Academy, pull yourself together! What are you afraid of?"
"Yes, Father! Your son will certainly keep your teachings in mind!" Wei Xiaochang dared not retort and could only obediently nod in response!
Wei Chenggong nodded with satisfaction upon seeing Wei Xiaochang's obedience!
Wei Chenggong cast a cold glance at Qin Yun, then entered Blue Mountain Academy with Wei Xiaochang!
Qin Yun behind them shook her head!
Wei Xiaochang was such a well-behaved child, to have such a father was truly something!
After entering the academy!
Master Ouyang instructed the scholars who placed in the top ten at yesterday's poetry gathering to proceed to the palace for an audience with the Emperor!
The ten of them entered the palace together!
On the way!
Wei Xiaochang went directly to Qin Yun and said softly, "Young Master Qin, my father is just bad-tempered, please don't take it to heart!"
Qin Yun looked at Wei Xiaochang's youthful face and smiled, "I'm fine, but you... Scholar Wei must have reprimanded you quite often, haven't he?"
Wei Xiaochang bit his lower lip, then shook his head, "No, Father is just very serious with me. He's quite good to me. Yesterday, when he learned I got second place in the poetry competition, he gave me a celadon inkstone!"
"Is that so? As long as you are happy!"
The group soon arrived at the imperial palace!
Xie Qianmo first summoned the scholars ranked fourth to tenth!
In less than ten minutes, each of them emerged from the hall beaming, holding a rare treasure!
They came out so quickly? Qin Yun touched her small head!
Next, Zheng Haonan, Wei Xiaochang, and Qin Yun entered the hall side-by-side!
The three said in unison, "Long live Your Majesty, long live, long live!"
"Rise!" Xie Qianmo's voice was cold and his imperial aura was overbearing!
The three slowly rose.
The moment Qin Yun raised her eyes, she saw Xie Qianmo, clad in a golden dragon robe, seated upright on the golden dragon throne above. He looked incomparably noble!
So this man was so majestic in front of the court!
"Young Master Zheng, has your elder brother sent any reply from the border?"
Zheng Haonan respectfully replied, "My elder brother is well. He also wrote to our parents a few days ago to report his safety!"
Xie Qianmo nodded. "That's good. I heard you are fond of red brocade jade coral, so I specifically had someone search for it!" As he spoke, a young eunuch presented the red brocade jade coral to Zheng Haonan.
Unveiling the red cloth, Zheng Haonan was overjoyed to see the lifelike red brocade jade coral before him! He immediately kowtowed to thank the Emperor for his bounty! "Thank you, Your Majesty, for the bestowal!"
"This is what you deserve. Young Master Zheng is exceptionally talented and won first place in the poetry gathering. In my opinion... the title of the capital's foremost talent should be given to you!" When Xie Qianmo mentioned the title of the capital's foremost talent, he averted his gaze and looked at Qin Yun beside Zheng Haonan!
He saw Qin Yun lowering her head, seemingly lost in thought!
Xie Qianmo curved his lips into a smile, a smile that stunned Zheng Haonan!
Did the Emperor seem happy because of his outstanding performance yesterday? Not only did he bestow upon him his favorite red brocade jade coral, but he also granted him the esteemed title of the capital's foremost talent!
Thinking of this, Zheng Haonan offered his thanks again!
Next!
Xie Qianmo looked at the rather slender Wei Xiaochang!
Wei Xiaochang was timid and dared not meet the Emperor's gaze!
Like Qin Yun, he quietly lowered his head!
"Wei Xiaochang? The second son of Scholar Wei's mansion?" Xie Qianmo asked coolly!
"Yes, this student is indeed Wei Xiaochang!" Wei Xiaochang's voice was clear and respectful!
"What do you desire?" Xie Qianmo asked directly!
This question undoubtedly invited Wei Xiaochang to state his conditions!
However, Wei Xiaochang refused!
He shook his head. "Your Majesty, this student only wishes to successfully enter Blue Mountain Academy. I have no other requests!"
Xie Qianmo nodded with satisfaction! He had indeed judged correctly; this Wei Xiaochang was a person of some substance!
"Very good. I grant you entry into Blue Mountain Academy! I bestow upon you the honorable title of Gentle Jade Young Master, and also a silver belt!" https:/
Wei Xiaochang hurriedly kowtowed. "Thank you, Your Majesty, thank you, Your Majesty!"
Qin Yun muttered from the side!
This Wei Xiaochang is gentle and refined, the bestowed name Gentle Jade Young Master is truly fitting!
The first two had received bestowments, now it was her turn!
Qin Yun adjusted her attire and then stood straight, waiting for Xie Qianmo to grant her favor!
Unexpectedly!
Xie Qianmo seemed not to see Qin Yun, treating her as if she were transparent!
He kept talking to Zheng Haonan and Wei Xiaochang!
At one moment, he chatted about family matters, at another, about the academy!
In any case, he never said a word to Qin Yun!
Since the Emperor did not ask her, she did not dare to speak, and could only stand properly!
An hour later!
Zheng Haonan and Wei Xiaochang left with their bestowments!
Qin Yun, at this moment, was unsure whether to stay or leave, and could only wait for the one above to speak!
After a while longer, Xie Qianmo still showed no intention of speaking!
Qin Yun cautiously raised her head and saw that Xie Qianmo was reclining on the dragon throne with his eyes closed, resting!
Could this person not see her?
It seemed there was nothing for her today!
Qin Yun prepared to tiptoe away!
Just as she took a few steps, Xie Qianmo's voice suddenly came, "Where are you going?"
Qin Yun quickly stopped and turned to look at Xie Qianmo, saying, "This humble one saw Your Majesty resting, so I did not wish to disturb you!"
Who knew Xie Qianmo would say, "You are already a student of Blue Mountain Academy!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Qin Yun waited for Xie Qianmo's next words, but after waiting for a while, she saw no bestowment from the Emperor!
She thought today would end like this, but unexpectedly! Xie Qianmo took something out of his robes!
He then handed it to Fang Jing, who, after leaving the imperial hall, gave it to Qin Yun!
Looking at the treasure before her, Qin Yun was stunned and stammered, "This... this is the Purple Gold Gourd?"
"That's right, I am giving it to you!"
Qin Yun carefully examined the treasure in her hands, looking at it over and over again!
She could be 100% sure that the Purple Gold Gourd before her now was the real one!
But how did the real Purple Gold Gourd end up with the Emperor?
On the dragon throne!
Xie Qianmo saw Qin Yun continuously staring at the Purple Gold Gourd, looking at it countless times, and thought Qin Yun really liked this treasure. The corners of his lips curved slightly upwards!
"Your Majesty, how did this Purple Gold Gourd end up with you?"
Xie Qianmo playfully retorted, "Then where do you think it should be?"