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As the night fell and the day began to brighten, the capital of Dacheng gradually began to become lively.

The Dali Temple staff walked out of the Litigation Hall with sleepy eyes. Ever since the previous Dali Temple Chief Justice retired and a new one came in, they had been repeating the same miserable days every day.

This Dali Temple Minister was Chen Yu, the son of the Minister of Rites.

Logically speaking, the eldest son would inherit the position, so the position of Minister of Rites would later belong to Chen Yu.

But, Chen Yu has no rules since he was a child, often getting into trouble everywhere, and has no manners.

He had no intention of inheriting his father's legacy, and kept getting into trouble all day long. However, he managed to make a name for himself and was inexplicably given the title of the capital's detective. He was then appointed by His Majesty as the Chief Justice of the Dali Temple.

After becoming the Chief Justice of the Dali Temple, he had to manage a group of people, so he became much more obedient and stopped getting into trouble. Not only did he stop getting into trouble, he even handled cases seriously.

However, in addition to handling cases, Chen Yu formulated a series of rules and regulations for the Dali Temple.

You said he didn't inherit the rules and regulations of etiquette from his father, the Minister of Rites. This man has written several books of rules and regulations in the Dali Temple.

Including the Dali Temple's daily routine, assessment system, promotion system, training system, daily training...

In short, just look at these listless people in the Dali Temple and you will know how difficult their lives are.

They tried cases day and night, and held meetings in Songji Hall at dawn every morning.

The meeting consisted of summarizing the previous day's cases, identifying any shortcomings, expressing gratitude, and then self-proclaiming that I would be loyal and dedicated to Dacheng and work hard today...

The only two people who were in high spirits were the Dali Temple Minister himself and the recorder Xiao Qing next to him.

Chen Yu was in good spirits because he enjoyed investigating cases. Yesterday's case was very interesting, so he was in a good mood.

Xiao Qingchun was just asking because of the "painting". "Brother Yu, take a look. Does this look like the prince?"

Portraits of Prince Yong'an are hot-selling in several major bookstores, and the Dali Temple naturally has quite a few of them. The reason is simple: the paintings are so lifelike.

The person in the palace wanted to use this painting method in the daily investigation and arrest of criminals in the Dali Temple and the Ministry of Justice.

Xiao Qing had already started copying the prince's portrait a long time ago, and now he was 70% like it.

Chen Yu didn't want to bother with Xiao Qing at all. This guy would come in front of him every time he finished a painting. He had to see Bei Zhenting's sour face every day.

"Hey! Don't go! There are two more here!"

Xiao Qing grabbed Chen Yu.

Chen Yu is so annoyed!

Just as he was about to curse, a subordinate came to report, "Sir, Miss Li is looking for you."

Xiao Qing saw someone looking for Chen Yu, and Chen Yu was unhappy because he was leaving without even looking at his masterpiece.

Chen Yu took a few steps, then suddenly remembered something and walked back, dragging Xiao Qing, who was standing there looking aggrieved, away.

"Your painting is not very good. Don't you want to meet the princess in person? Here's your chance!"

Xiao Qing's expression immediately changed, and he followed with a smile, "What opportunity?!"

"This painting method is very helpful in investigating crimes. Many scholars and writers want to meet and learn from it. I just want to go and see the princess."

Xiao Qing was so excited that he almost jumped up, "Great, great! Now I have a chance to ask the princess for advice!"

When the two of them walked to the gate of Dali Temple, they saw Li Yu in a light blue skirt. Xiao Qing consciously stayed away from Chen Yu.

After the two of them left the Dali Temple, Li Yu happily went up to Chen Yu and put his arm around her wrist.

"Brother Yu!"

Chen Yu frowned and pulled his hand out.

The expression on Li Yu's face froze for a moment, but quickly disappeared.

"Brother Chen Yu, my sisters all want to see the princess. You must help me get this done. I have already promised my sisters."

"Yeah." Chen Yu didn't say much. They were childhood sweethearts, and he would usually agree as long as the request was not excessive.

In the Yong'an Palace, Luo Yaoren had just cooked four servings of breakfast noodles, but before he could eat, a servant came to ask him to serve Bei Zhenting dinner.

I give in! Luo Yao was speechless.

Bei Zhenting didn't ask him to serve him for a few days, and he thought he would never have to deal with that bastard again!

You’re thirty years old and still can’t eat?!

If you don’t know how to eat, you’ll just starve to death!

Banish him to this shabby yard to fend for himself! Feed him with medicine dregs! Beat and punish him! Don't let him eat at the table!

Who spoiled it?

Luo Yao was filled with anger and ignored the maid who came to call him.

Ah Shi and Qing'er looked at their young master cautiously. Although they both hated Bei Zhenting, they didn't dare to offend their master. The young master was so brave that he even dared to disobey the prince.

Seeing Luo Yao ignoring her, the maid rolled her eyes and said, "Princess, please hurry up. If you are late, you will know what will happen to you!"

After saying that, she walked away with her hips twisted.

Luo Yao was so angry that he laughed. How could these maids and servants bully others by taking advantage of their power...

When I watched costume dramas before, I thought these servants were hateful, but now Luo Yao was speechless.

Luo Yao finally went. In order to live a better life, one had to bow his head under the eaves.

Ah Shi and Qing'er both felt sorry for their master, but they had no way to serve the prince on their master's behalf, so they had to say that they would leave a big fried dough stick for Luo Yao.

When Luo Yao arrived, Bei Zhenting was arguing with another man in the hall.

Luo Yao was in a dilemma as to whether to go in or not, so he stood awkwardly at the door.

For some reason, he always felt a little guilty every time he saw Bei Zhenting.

Although his grandfather said that the Luo family was not responsible for what happened back then, Luo Yao still felt guilty when he saw Bei Zhenting because his son was regarded as an enemy and killed the enemy of an entire family.

"roll!"

When Luo Yao heard Bei Zhenting's roar, his heart trembled with fear.

The other tall man didn't tolerate Bei Zhenting either, and actually stepped on the tiger's tail directly, "Don't be so excited, I'm not always looking for you."

"I won't allow it! Don't even think about it!"

After Bei Zhenting said this, he noticed Luo Yao standing at the door and stopped talking.

The man also turned around and saw that Luo Yao was very happy. He immediately wanted to go forward and give Luo Yao a bear hug, but suddenly he remembered that Luo Yao was now grown up and was Bei Zhenting's male concubine, so he bowed and saluted Luo Yao.

Luo Yao also recognized the man's identity, of course, through the original owner's memory. This man was his cousin.

Because the wife of the Minister of Rites and his mother both came from the Jiangnan Boxing Gym, although they had no relationship, the two women came from the same place and had close contact, so Luo Yao and Chen Yu knew each other.

"Brother, why are you here?"

When Bei Zhenting heard this name, he narrowed his eyes and the air around him immediately became cold.

Chen Yu has been getting into trouble everywhere since he was young. He was a leader among the children. When Luo Yao was very young, he was also a little brat that he paid special attention to. The important thing is that Luo Yao is different from other little followers. Luo Yao is a younger brother.

Chen Yu had thick skin and didn't feel the temperature drop. He hadn't seen Luo Yao for a long time, so he wanted to have a good talk with his brother. "Your painting skills have improved a lot, and I didn't even know it!"

Luo Yao glanced at Bei Zhenting quietly, and seeing that Bei Zhenting looked indifferent and cold but not angry, he continued to talk to Chen Yu.

He wanted to get in touch with the outside world, and this contact was delivered to his doorstep!

Wouldn't it be foolish not to seize the opportunity?

Chen Yu has a carefree and unconcerned personality, and Luo Yao is very happy to communicate with him.

After a few pleasantries, Luo Yao began to make arrangements for a meeting.

When Bei Zhenting heard that Luo Yao wanted to make an appointment with Chen Yu, he coughed a few times, and Luo Yao then remembered why he came.

Only after Chen Yu achieved his goal did he feel that it was impolite for him to enter the palace alone.

"Since the prince and princess are about to have dinner, I will take my leave first."

Luo Yao wanted to say something, but they hadn’t agreed on a time and place yet!

He also wanted to invite Chen Yu to dinner, but when he glanced at Bei Zhenting secretly, he found that the other party had no intention of being polite and inviting the court official to dinner.

When you are under someone's roof, you have to live under theirs. He is the son of the enemy and married into the palace to atone for his sins. He has no say over the things in the palace, especially when Bei Zhenting is around!

How could Bei Zhenting not know what he was thinking, but Bei Zhenting just didn't want Chen Yu to stay for dinner.

Chen Yu said goodbye to the two of them and turned to leave.

Luo Yao stood next to Bei Zhenting. Just like last time, Luo Yao was the one serving dishes and pouring tea.

However, Bei Zhenting didn't know whether he had forgotten or had a change of heart, and he didn't let Luo Yao sit on him to serve him. Instead, he sat on the stool next to him.

After pouring a cup of tea for Bei Zhenting, a guard walked in.

"Greetings, Your Highness, Princess. When Chen Siqing left just now, he said he would meet with the Princess in a private room on the second floor of Zuisheng Restaurant tomorrow at noon."

Luo Yao's eyes lit up and he looked at Bei Zhenting.

Bei Zhenting frowned slightly and said nothing.

If you don't say anything, I'll take it as your agreement.