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Yin Liuli was taken aback.

Accept the purpose?

What imperial decree are you receiving?

Has this matter even reached the emperor's ears?

Will the emperor reward her?

"Miss Liuli, the imperial decree has arrived! Kneel down and receive the order!"

Madam Gao quietly tugged at her, her face beaming with undisguised delight, and whispered, "The case of the sorcerer has caused quite a stir and had a huge impact. The Emperor must be about to bestow a reward upon him!"

He then pulled her down to kneel down with him.

"Is this Miss Liuli?"

The eunuch delivering the imperial decree gave Yin Liuli a smiling look.

"Congratulations, Miss Liuli! His Majesty summons you to the palace to bestow honors upon you!"

……

Yin Liuli's first time entering the palace.

First, Madam Zhen and Granny Jin made her stand in front of the dressing mirror and gave her a thorough makeover. Then, a nanny from the palace gave her many instructions on the rules.

Led by someone, we entered a magnificently decorated side hall.

In the central seat of the side hall, the emperor sat high above.

Although he was around fifty years old, he wore a bright yellow dragon robe, had a broad face and a high forehead, and his eyes were deep and unfathomable. He exuded an aura of imperial authority without being angry.

Indeed, the majesty of the Son of Heaven!

"Yin Liuli greets Your Majesty."

Yin Liuli was not intimidated; she simply knelt down and kowtowed as instructed by the palace matrons.

"Grandson pays respects to his maternal grandfather!"

Before she could finish speaking, a refined voice came from behind her. Gu Jinyan walked to her side, knelt down, and secretly winked slyly at Yin Liuli.

Yin Liuli gave him a questioning look: Why are you here too?

Gu Jinyan raised an eyebrow smugly: I was afraid you'd be lonely, so I came to keep you company.

Yin Liuli pouted at him: I don't need you to accompany me!

She wasn't afraid of meeting the emperor; it was just a formality.

However, with Gu Jinyan standing beside her, Yin Liuli felt an invisible warmth welling up in her heart.

"Rise."

The Emperor smiled slightly. "You're Yin Jingtang's eldest daughter? You're the one who solved the case of the sorcerer at Chaolu Temple?"

Yin Liuli nodded. "Gu Jinyan said that the case at the Dali Temple is suspicious. I only lent a helping hand and did my best."

Gu Jinyan said respectfully,

"Grandfather, if it weren't for her divination that revealed A-Yun's location and connected several events, thus breaking the demonic formation, this case would never have been solved by the Dali Temple alone!"

The Emperor looked at Yin Liuli with great interest.

"I heard from Yan'er that your Taoist skills are extraordinary?"

Yin Liuli said casually, "I was abandoned by the Yin family when I was young. Fortunately, my master found my Taoist crown and I learned some Taoist arts from him."

The Emperor exclaimed in surprise, "With such a clever daughter as you, how could Yin Jingtang bear to throw her away?"

Yin Liuli raised her chin and said coldly,

"Not only did he abandon my daughter, but he also neglected and abandoned my mother, divorcing her and remarrying, causing my mother twelve years of suffering!"

"You should know about the impeachment of Yin Jingtang by the court officials, right?"

A hint of surprise flashed in the Emperor's deep eyes, and he said with a half-smile,

"The disappearance of children in the capital has caused widespread panic and made it difficult for the people to eat or sleep. You have helped the Dali Temple solve this case and put the people's minds at ease for me."

"I had intended to bestow upon you a great favor; if you were willing to speak, I would consider pardoning the severe punishment imposed on your Yin Marquis's household. What do you say?"

Yin Liuli sneered.

"Your Majesty, I thank you for your kindness, but it is unnecessary! I severed my father-daughter relationship with Yin Jingtang long ago. Whatever illegal or disorderly things he has done, he will bear the consequences himself!"

The Emperor said with great interest, "You little girl, you have quite a few ideas at such a young age!"

Since you refuse to plead for mercy, then whatever you desire, I will grant it to you!

"Thank you, Your Majesty. It is my duty to rid the people of this scourge; I need no reward."

Yin Liuli thought for a moment, then said with a serious expression.

A smile suddenly appeared on Gu Jinyan's lips.

"Grandfather, I told you her personality was different from ordinary women, didn't you believe me?"

His Majesty laughed heartily, waved his hand, and said,

"The more this is the case, the more I want to reward you! However, I also have a request for you; I wonder if you can grant it?"

Yin Liuli blinked in surprise.

"Your Majesty, you are the supreme ruler, the chosen one of Heaven, possessing the entire world. Do you still need to ask me for something?"

The Emperor smiled meaningfully and said, "First, tell me what you want as a reward!"

"The Emperor has no idea about renting land from outside, but I have a good one."

A smile flashed across Gu Jinyan's handsome face as he quickly said, "Liuli has been separated from her mother for many years, and her mother is the person she cherishes most in her heart!"

"It would be best if His Majesty would grant Lady Zhen the title of First-Rank Imperial Lady. With this honor, even if the Marquis Yin's family commits any crime in the future, they will not be implicated."

Yin Liuli's eyes lit up, and she looked at Gu Jinyan with surprise.

Gu Jinyan's words struck a chord with her!

Although she didn't know what the status of a first-rank imperial lady was, she was sure that her mother would be very happy if she could avoid being implicated by the Yin Marquis's mansion and would not be inferior to other ladies from prestigious families in the future!

"You brat, don't think I don't know you're abusing your power for personal gain! I personally arranged your marriage!"

The Emperor gave a perfunctory reprimand, then waved his hand and said, "Very well, as Yan'er requested! Guards, convey my decree to bestow upon Lady Zhen the title of First-Rank Imperial Lady."

"Liuli, are you satisfied? Then can you grant me a request?"

"Your Majesty, I thank you for your great kindness!"

After kneeling down to express her gratitude, Yin Liuli tilted her head and looked at him, "Your Majesty, what exactly do you want from me?"

The Emperor was amused by her charmingly puzzled expression and burst into laughter.

"Liuli, you are incredibly skilled and proficient in Taoist magic. You are truly a rare talent!"

"I want you to enter the Dali Temple as its chief minister and assistant minister, to handle those extraordinary cases alongside Yan'er. What do you say?"

As soon as he finished speaking, a look of surprise appeared on Gu Jinyan's handsome face, and he hesitated to speak.

After reading the records from Chaolu Temple, the Emperor greatly praised Yin Liuli, and his words carried an unusual undertone.

He didn't know what the meticulous emperor was planning, which is why he came uninvited.

Unexpectedly, the Emperor decided to put Yin Liuli in charge of those extraordinary cases!

Yin Liuli frowned.

"What kind of official is the Minister and Assistant Minister of the Court of Judicial Review?"

Why do you still need to be with Gu Jinyan?

"Your Majesty, if I do this, will I become Gu Jinyan's subordinate?"

Why do I feel like I've been tricked by this old emperor?

A smile played in Gu Jinyan's deep eyes as he spoke in a clear, melodious voice.

"They are not my subordinates, but the subordinates of Lord Zhou Qinggong."

The Minister of the Court of Judicial Review is in charge of all affairs of the Court of Judicial Review. You are his assistant. I have my own things to do. You are just working alongside me.

It would be fine if he wasn't his subordinate!

She needs to accumulate more merits to overcome her tribulation. Helping the Dali Temple solve cases will allow her to accumulate a lot of merits, which is a good thing for her.

Yin Liuli thought about it for a moment, then agreed.

"As long as they are not Gu Jinyan's subordinates, then this humble woman is willing!"

The Emperor looked at her with a smile.

"You agreed so readily? Liuli, from the beginning of our dynasty to the present, there has never been a woman serving as an official in the court. You are the first one that I have made an exception for!"

Aren't you afraid that being a woman will bring you a lot of criticism in the future?

Yin Liuli raised an eyebrow. "What's there to be afraid of? There are women in the world who can be majestic female generals!"

If she can be a general, why can't Liuli be the first female official?

"Good! Well said! Such courage at such a young age, I knew I hadn't misjudged you!"

The Emperor was overjoyed and loudly proclaimed, "Guards, draft an edict for me, appointing Yin Liuli as Assistant Minister of the Court of Judicial Review, to assume office immediately!"