EBE Chapter 205 Reward
Chapter 205 Reward
Jiang Qingyan looked down at Mu Zhiqiu below the stage and asked, feigning ignorance, "What's your name?"
Mu Zhiqiu lowered his eyes, cupped his hands, and said, "Your Majesty, my name is Mu Zhiqiu."
Jiang Qingyan smiled and said, "Mu Zhiqiu, what a good name... You are the top scholar this year. Today, I hereby appoint you as a compiler in the Hanlin Academy, a sixth-rank official."
Upon hearing this, Mu Zhiqiu's eyes trembled slightly. Although he had already secured the top scholar title this year, he never expected the Emperor to bestow upon him such a high official position...
Mu Zhiqiu took a deep breath, suppressing his excitement, and kowtowed deeply to Jiang Qingyan, bowing and saying, "Your humble servant Mu Zhiqiu thanks Your Majesty for your grace!"
Jiang Qingyan stared at Mu Zhiqiu's gentle face with satisfaction, and said, "Besides this official position, I can also grant you a reward. Come and find me again when you have decided what you want."
Upon hearing this, Mu Zhiqiu seemed to recall something and couldn't help but slightly curl his lips, "Your Majesty, this humble subject thanks you for your reward!"
Jiang Qingyan yawned and waved her hand, saying, "Alright, let's adjourn the court."
She'd been sitting all morning, and her bottom was starting to ache. Plus, Mo Ting was making her feel all itchy inside...
All she wanted to do now was get back to Chaoyang Palace, finish her meal, and have a three-hundred-round battle with Mo Ting!
As soon as Jiang Qingyan stepped out of the Hall of Supreme Harmony, someone called out to her from behind.
"Your Majesty, please wait..."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Qingyan paused, turning her head slightly towards the source of the voice…
Mu Zhiqiu was walking towards her with his eyes downcast, but he never dared to look at Jiang Qingyan's face.
After all, there is a distinction between ruler and subject. Daring to look directly at the emperor's face is tantamount to offending the Son of Heaven, and in serious cases, it could result in the extermination of nine generations of one's family...
Jiang Qingyan watched Mu Zhiqiu approach step by step with great interest, and slightly curled her lips, saying, "Scholar, what do you want with me?"
Mu Zhiqiu bowed and cupped his hands, saying, "Your Majesty, I have come to exchange for a reward."
Jiang Qingyan chuckled and said, "Oh? You've made up your mind so quickly? Tell me, what do you want?"
Mu Zhiqiu pursed his lips and said, "This humble subject wants to know the answers to those two questions..."
Jiang Qingyan looked at Mu Zhiqiu's serious face with amusement. "What kind of reward is this? If you want to know the answer, I will tell you. Hair on top, hair on the bottom, hair next to hair at night, the answer is eyelashes."
Mu Zhiqiu slammed his right fist into his left palm, looking as if he had just realized something, and muttered, "It's an eyelash..."
Jiang Qingyan curled her lips, "As for the third question... I'll tell you in a few days... You should think carefully about what reward you really want."
After saying that, she took Mo Ting's arm and strode towards Chaoyang Palace.
As she walked outside the hall, a light pink figure suddenly rushed out and blocked Jiang Qingyan's path, startling her.
When Jiang Qingyan realized that the person in front of her was Mo Yan, she couldn't help but frown.
He thought that after what happened, Mo Yan would be too ashamed to appear in front of him again, but he didn't expect her to take the initiative to come to him so quickly.
Recalling how Mo Yan drugged Jiang Qingyan, Mo Ting's gaze towards her became even more ruthless, and he even began to channel his inner strength into his palm.
Sensing the murderous aura of the person beside her, Jiang Qingyan quickly grasped Mo Ting's hand and said, "Baby, you go in first. I have something to say to Mo Yan."
After saying that, he pushed Mo Ting into the hall and quickly closed the door.
After confirming that Mo Ting had obediently gone inside, Jiang Qingyan crossed her arms and coldly looked at Mo Yan, saying, "You actually have the nerve to come looking for me?"
Mo Yan's eyes reddened slightly upon hearing this, and her voice choked with emotion: "I...I'm sorry...I was bewitched at the time...that's why...but it's because I like you so much! I want to be with you!"
Jiang Qingyan frowned and said, "But what you did was really disgraceful, I can't forgive it."
Mo Yan raised her arm to wipe away the hot tears on her face, and said aggrievedly, "I thought you were gay, so I drugged you hoping to force myself on you... I didn't know you were a woman..."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Qingyan quickly covered Mo Yan's mouth and threatened in a low voice, "You're not allowed to say things like that again, or I'll kill you to silence you!"
Mo Yan nodded repeatedly in fright, "I won't tell... I won't tell..."
Jiang Qingyan glanced at her and said coldly, "Since you know everything, then give up on your feelings for me. My sexual orientation is normal; I only like handsome men."
Mo Yan pursed her lips and said, "Well... although I know you hate me right now, I still want to say boldly that I want to be your best friend from now on..."
Jiang Qingyan said speechlessly, "That's quite bold. She almost poisoned me to death, and she still dared to call herself my best friend..."
Mo Yan took Jiang Qingyan's hand and said earnestly, "We're the only two modern people here, and there are so many long years ahead of us. Don't you want someone who understands you by your side? Besides, I can often make you desserts..."
Jiang Qingyan stroked her chin. With Mo Yan, a modern person, by her side, and able to create some great modern products together, the prospect of making the Great An Kingdom prosperous in the future seemed just around the corner…
After thinking for a moment, she said, "Since you are sincere in changing your ways, I will give you another chance. Don't disappoint me again. If there is a next time, I will definitely not show any mercy."
Mo Yan nodded repeatedly and said, "I swear, I will never do anything to betray you again!"
Jiang Qingyan sighed softly and said, "It's getting late, come in with me for breakfast."
Having said that, he pushed open the door of Chaoyang Palace and strode inside.
Mo Yan, who was right behind her, had a subtle, almost imperceptible smile playing on her lips…
The men at the dinner table were already seated. Seeing Jiang Qingyan enter, they all stood up and greeted her with smiles: "Your husband is back..."
But when they saw Mo Yan behind her again, a strong murderous intent instantly surged on the men's faces...
Seeing this, Jiang Qingyan quickly comforted her, "Moyan has already apologized to me, and she knows that I am a woman. We have already talked things out, so please forgive her."
Upon hearing this, everyone sat down one after another, without offering any words of forgiveness or giving Mo Yan a friendly look.
Only Yi Luo stared at Mo Yan's smug expression and narrowed her eyes, saying, "Since my husband has forgiven her, we have nothing to say. After all, it is my husband who is with her."
Jiang Qingyan awkwardly forced a smile and said, "Alright, let's eat..."
Just then, a familiar voice suddenly came from outside the door…