After my mind was read, I became the emperor's favorite

Qi Mingze knew that this was a critical moment, success or failure depended on this one move, and there was no room for error.

He looked calm, without any trace of guilt or uneasiness.

He just stood there openly and calmly, allowing Jun Linyuan to look at him.

After a moment, Jun Linyuan pretended to speak with appreciation.

"Qing Qi deserves the greatest credit this time. How would you like me to reward you?"

"Your Majesty's mission has been completed. I hereby return the Dragon Order to Your Majesty and thank you for your trust in me."

Qi Mingze presented the token bestowed by Jun Linyuan with both hands. Not only did he not take credit for it, he also humbly returned the power that was within his grasp.

While he was bowing his head respectfully, a fleeting smile flashed across Jun Linyuan's eyes.

What a good move of retreating to advance. If it were the old him, he would definitely believe Xiao Che's "heartfelt words" completely.

However, this did not prevent him from taking advantage of the situation and giving away his trust, which might make Xiao Che feel more at ease.

"Since I have given you this, there is no reason for me to take it back. Qi Qing, please take it back."

These words were spoken so sincerely that Qi Mingze couldn't help but steal a glance at him.

The system doesn't have so many twists and turns. Seeing such a good thing, it immediately urged its host to accept it.

[This is a good thing, host, please take it quickly. If you miss this opportunity, you will never get it again. You may even be able to use it as a death-proof card in the future.]

He discovered that the person in the lead had returned to his original appearance of the emperor who was majestic without being angry and cold and indifferent.

Qi Mingze had no way of judging whether this was his true thought or just another test.

He decided not to answer the call for now and to test the emperor's bottom line before doing what he wanted.

"I have something important to report to you." He acted hesitant for a moment, then gritted his teeth and secretly made up his mind.

He had to act thoroughly. Even if Jun Linyuan couldn't see his expression at the moment, he wouldn't relax in managing his facial expressions.

It's like stroking a tiger's whiskers, so of course you have to be extremely careful.

"Qi Qing, please feel free to speak."

Where Qi Mingze couldn't see, Jun Linyuan looked at him and the worried system beside him with interest.

This little scoundrel wanted to continue acting, so how could he not cooperate?

Qi Mingze immediately knelt on the ground and kowtowed to apologize.

"I'm afraid the Wu family incident is also closely related to the Wuwei Marquisate. This makes me extremely anxious and restless day and night.

This visit to the palace to see the emperor was to report and summarize, and also to apologize.

I beg Your Majesty to show mercy and detain me temporarily.

After the relationship between the Wuwei Marquisate and the Wu family is thoroughly investigated, I will be dealt with as a result of my crimes."

Having said that, he actually just wanted His Majesty to believe that he was completely ignorant of the royal secrets.

He was also an innocent victim in the incident of Marquis Wuwei, so he could stay out of it completely.

As for guilt? He could guarantee that he was clean and flawless in everything.

The more he investigates, the more His Majesty will appreciate him, trust him, and even use him.

By the time the hidden danger of the Wuwei Marquisate is eliminated, he will be a loyal minister of the royalist party.

From now on, as long as His Majesty is in power, he and Jinrong will no longer have any worries.

He achieved multiple goals at once and had to thank the Wu family and Cui Mingruo for their great contributions to him.

Hearing the sound of someone kneeling to the ground, Jun Linyuan's heart skipped a beat.

However, given his current status, he could only watch Xiao Che's hair helplessly.

A feeling of powerlessness instantly swept over his body, causing him to waver for a moment.

Wait a little longer, wait until he has arranged everything, wait until the day when Xiao Che cannot leave even if his identity is exposed.

The existence of the system has always been a thorn in his heart.

This made him feel uneasy that he might lose Xiao Che at any time, which was why he didn't dare to act rashly.

He suppressed the reluctance in his heart and spoke in a gentler voice.

"Oh, this is what you want?"

He knew that Xiao Che was planning to attack the Wuwei Marquis Mansion, but this was also a good thing.

If it weren't for Xiao Che and Yan's mother, the Wuwei Marquis Mansion would have ceased to exist long ago.

They should be grateful to Xiao Che's kindness for being able to survive until now.

"Your Majesty, please grant me your permission."

Qi Mingze now understood that the emperor truly trusted him, but this trust was still a little inexplicable.

"allow."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

The two reached a tacit consensus.

Jun Linyuan looked at the things on the imperial table, but in the end he couldn't bear to hurt Qi Mingze in the slightest.

He could only pick up the inkstone next to him and smash it towards a position not far from Qi Mingze.

The loud bang not only stained Qi Mingze's official robe with ink, but also alarmed the guards standing outside the palace.

A drop of ink even splashed onto the left corner of Qi Mingze's eye, causing the system to suddenly realize something.

[Host, this drop of ink looks like the teardrop mole from your past life.]

【what? 】

Some ink splashed on your face.

【Oh. 】

The casual conversation between the two men caught the attention of Jun Linyuan at the top. It turned out that his Qin Che had a teardrop mole at the corner of his eye.

He also wants to add to that painting!

"Somebody come!"

Several personal eunuchs and guards outside the palace immediately obeyed the order and entered the side hall.

Seeing this scene, everyone was a little unresponsive for a moment.

"Grand Historian Qi Mingze neglected his duties, disobeyed the Imperial Order, and spoke rudely, offending me.

He is now being held in the Taishige jail under strict guard. Once everything is investigated, he will be convicted as a warning to others."

Jun Linyuan pronounced the verdict in a cold and expressionless tone.

The guards obeyed the order and took Qi Mingze away, leaving only a few eunuchs looking at each other in silence.

Chu Dequan remembered Qi Mingze's previous advice to him, and looked at the emperor's angry expression.

After repeated considerations and several decisions, he finally gritted his teeth and spoke.

"My Lord, if Lord Qi said or did something wrong, you could have taught him slowly. There's no need to cause such a commotion.

If something really happens to someone, you’ll be the one who feels bad in the end.”

The others all looked at Chu Dequan who suddenly offered them a step as if they had just met for the first time.

Did the sun rise from the west? Eunuch Chu, who was usually the most cautious and careful, actually took the initiative to plead for someone today!

Even Jun Linyuan looked at him deeply, which made him almost break out in a cold sweat and kneel down to apologize.

Just when he was about to give up, Jun Linyuan said something indifferently.

"You're quite good at currying favor. Send this to Xiao Che."

He handed the token on the table to Chu Dequan.

"Yes, thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace." Chu Dequan immediately understood, took it with a smile, and couldn't wait to give it to Qi Mingze.

The other confused people finally came to their senses and began to admire Eunuch Chu's ability to guess the emperor's intentions.

In fact, Chu Dequan's behavior this time was impulsive and he did not consider the consequences too much.

It was both his recognition of Qi Mingze as a person and his concern for His Majesty.

Unexpectedly, it turned out to be a blessing in disguise, making Jun Linyuan look at him with a higher regard.

From then on, Jun Linyuan had a deeper understanding of Xiao Che's personal charm. Even a shrewd person like Chu Dequan was conquered by him.

How could he keep his treasure?