The case of Bao Lianxuan has alarmed the emperor, and Qingyun and I have received commendations because of it.

Da Meng has always emphasized filial piety, and household matters should not be revealed to one's father. This is why Qingyun had to endure until now.

But this case is no longer a family matter; it involves children. Concealing such filth and impurities, the emperor, wielding the power of thunder, will completely eradicate these evildoers.

As a result, Qingyun entered the Dali Temple, and I was also appointed as a county princess.

When we received the imperial decree, Second Sister was the happiest. She hugged me tightly.

"Yinger, now that you have become a county princess, Father can no longer easily manipulate your marriage."

I hugged her back, filled with joy. "That's right, I don't want to get married. I want to follow Qingyun to solve cases."

Qingyun stood by, smiling as he watched our antics.

Three days later, in the evening, Second Sister, Qingyun, and I celebrated together at the Wang Mansion.

Just as we were in high spirits, a servant came to report that someone from the palace had arrived and asked us to go and receive the edict.

Could the emperor have more rewards for us?

We were puzzled but quickly tidied ourselves up and went to greet them.

A eunuch carrying the imperial edict entered, and as soon as he saw me, he smiled and said, "County Princess, it's good to find you here. I've been looking for you."

I hurriedly asked, "Who is this, Your Excellency?"

The eunuch laughed, "County Princess, His Majesty is greatly pleased and appreciates your contributions. He has specially arranged a good marriage for you."

"What?" I was stunned.

Qingyun and Second Sister wore equally incredulous expressions, both looking at me simultaneously.

The eunuch looked at me with a fake smile plastered on his face. "County Princess, please accept the edict promptly."

I stood still, gazing blankly at the horizon where the twilight was about to be swallowed by darkness.

After a while, I saw myself kneeling on the ground, bowing my head to receive the edict.

A drop of water fell to the ground, quickly obscured by the dust.

"Long live, Your Majesty, long live, long live."