Chapter 1203 - 112 is her (third watch)
This was Lin Yuan’s first visit to the palace, but when meeting the Emperor, she constantly remembered Sister Chang’s teachings, offering her salutations to the Emperor alongside Xia Zheng with such impeccable motion that the Emperor couldn’t help but praise her repeatedly.
"Lady Lin Yuan pays her respects to Your Majesty. Long live the Emperor, long live, long long live!"
The Emperor pursed his lips and did not immediately allow Lin Yuan to rise, but instead turned his head to glance at Xia Zheng. As expected, he received a gaze from Xia Zheng that was both pained and mildly reproachful.
The Emperor raised an eyebrow, feeling that today was the most delightful day he had had in years. It turned out that this brat Xia Zheng also had his weaknesses, and moreover, these weaknesses seemed quite within his grasp to control.
Turning back to look at Lin Yuan, the Emperor recalled the investigation he had once secretly ordered. They said this woman was fierce in temperament, and though her martial arts skills were rudimentary, she had tremendous courage, even having used a knife to stab someone. However, her culinary skills were extraordinary; even Old Man Zhen, known for his picky taste, had been subdued by her cooking.
The Emperor, clearly interested, tapped his fingers on the table and involuntarily a shallow smile appeared on his lips. This woman in front of him appeared so docile, where was even a hint of ferocity? It seemed the Hidden Guard’s information wasn’t so reliable after all!
As the Emperor scrutinized Lin Yuan, she too was secretly wondering. Although Xia Zheng had already told her that today’s palace visit was for the matter of movable-type printing, the sight of so many people in the room still made her a bit nervous. After all, this was her first time meeting the Emperor in her two lifetimes!
But nerves aside, she hadn’t forgotten the dignity and rituals that were due. Today, she represented not just herself, but also the honor of Lin Jiaxin and Lady Liu, as well as Princess Anle and the Third Prince, and even more so, Xia Zheng. She would not let anyone look down on her, nor would she allow anyone to feel she was unworthy of Xia Zheng.