The Soldier King Becomes a Useless Little Girl

Chapter 236: Empress, You Are Absolutely Right!

Empress Feng’s presence graced the scene, her elegance captivating the soul.

Thousands of people stood in North Square, suddenly silent, each and every one bowing in salute.

When in Rome, do as Romans do; Xin Lin had no choice but to slightly lower her body, performing an obeisance.

"There is no need for undue ceremony. I have come uninvited today to see this year’s candidates for the Zixiao Palace Exam," said Empress Feng, her voice delightful to the ear, reminiscent of the songs of orioles.

It was as if she had forgotten Xin Lin’s earlier offensive remarks, her gaze warm and sweeping around.

Empress Feng’s actions made Xin Lin break out in a cold sweat.

She thought that once the Written Examination was over, Little Xinzhuo would have narrowly escaped disaster, not expecting Empress Feng to stoop to visit the examination venue herself.

When Empress Feng’s gaze lingered on Little Xinzhuo for a moment, it was sharp, making Little Xinzhuo feel uneasy, fearing his true identity would be recognized.

But recalling his sister’s usual teachings, Little Xinzhuo silently encouraged himself.

"I’m a brave little man. I cannot be a coward!"

He straightened his little frame, boldly meeting Empress Feng’s gaze.

Xin Zhuo’s behavior instead dissipated any doubts Empress Feng might have harbored.

Empress Feng had come personally only because she had been suspecting that the Seventh Prince might also be mingling among the candidates. But with nearly a hundred boys aged six or seven present, it was indeed a challenge to discern which one was the Sixth Prince.

After scanning the crowd, Empress Feng’s gaze returned to Xin Lin.

While viewing Xin Lin’s examination papers, Empress Feng had become curious about this particular candidate.

She had expected the candidate who had written such an answer to be quite the individual — not expecting to see a nearly-grown girl, with a tender and endearing appearance. Only those eyes...

Xin Lin’s eyes were black and large. At a glance, they sparkled brilliantly, truly outstanding.

Among the candidates who saw Empress Feng, there were usually two reactions — one was amazement, and the other was fear.

Yet this little girl, who looked about seven or eight, exhibited not the slightest hint of an unusual expression in her eyes, which was exceedingly peculiar.

"Empress, it’s good that you’re here. Someone just questioned the validity of my score. I request the Empress to uphold justice for me," stepped forward Jin Chen to lodge his complaint.

"Oh? Who dares question my judgment?" Empress Feng began to inquire, but just then, the eyes of the young girl in front of her changed suddenly.

"The Empress is truly beautiful. Beauty represents justice; who would dare say the Empress is wrong," she puffed out her cheeks, hands on hips, in a manner as if she were about to reprimand someone.

Jin Chen was taken aback.

It was you, Xin Lin, who has been questioning me all this time.

Now that the Empress herself is here, you’ve turned timid.

Empress Feng raised an eyebrow.

She had thought this sharp-tongued little girl had some spirit, but it turned out, a mere scare was enough to frighten her.

It seems I have been mistaken; how could a half-grown girl harbor such deep schemes?

Empress Feng’s gaze softened slightly.

The chief invigilator and Captain Yang also came back to their senses.

"The Empress is right."

"Indeed, who would dare question what the Empress says?"

"Young Master Jin’s third place is rightfully earned."

"The Empress is wise."

The surrounding candidates also echoed in quick agreement, switching sides immediately.

"Exactly! That’s why Young Master Jin is third in the Written Examination!" exclaimed Xin Lin loudly.

"Correct, third place indeed."

"Third place, that’s for sure."

Even Jin Chen himself subconsciously felt that it was normal for him to have achieved third place.

Wait a minute!

Jin Chenmeng snapped back to reality.

He was clearly questioning Murong Ziyue and Xin Lin’s scores; how had it suddenly become about him only deserving third place?

He had been tricked!