If nothing unexpected happens, Su Changyuan is about to be heavily utilized by Zhao Yi.

It might not just be Su Changyuan; the entire Su Family might rise to great heights!

Linglong's expression suddenly changed slightly at this thought.

It was only then she realized that Zhao Yi had long known that Su Qianqian's collusion with the Heaven-Facing Sect had nothing to do with Su Changyuan.

Zhao Yi's real intention for sending her to the Death Prison was actually a test of her loyalty.

If the results she brought back were contrary to Zhao Yi's intentions...

Cold sweat broke out on Linglong's back immediately.

Though Linglong was smart, she had too little experience in the officialdom, and her political instincts were quite dull. She should have realized that Zhao Yi sending her to investigate the Death Prison was already a sign of pardoning the Su family!

Fortunately, she didn't have other thoughts, or her life might be at risk today.

To serve a prince is like serving a tiger!

Seeing Linglong's pale face, Zhao Yi asked with concern, "Linglong, are you feeling unwell?"

Linglong quickly snapped back to her senses and replied hastily, "Your Highness, I just caught a slight cold on the way back, nothing serious."

Zhao Yi nodded.

In both this world and Zhao Yi's previous life, those with power and influence indeed had access to more convenient medical resources.

Linglong, as the rising star of the Yao Race, had been raised with all kinds of Spiritual Treasures and Spirit Medicines as food; getting sick was not easy for her.

Zhao Yi paused and then said, "From this day forth, you shall be the Chief Historian of the Eastern Palace, fully responsible for all governmental affairs of the Eastern Palace."

Linglong's eyes lit up, and she swiftly knelt and said, "Thank you, Your Highness!"

The position of Chief Historian is akin to a Crown Prince's advisor, with no specific rank, but possessing significant actual power, capable of participating in almost all affairs of the Crown Prince's Mansion, being the Crown Prince's absolute confidant.

Linglong understood that she had just arrived, and it was impossible for Zhao Yi to fully trust her, but it was a very good beginning.

What Linglong lacked most was a platform to showcase her abilities.

As long as Zhao Yi was willing to use her, that was enough!

Upon hearing that Zhao Yi had finally appointed a Chief Historian, Huang Ying was overjoyed.

The Crown Prince's Mansion was becoming larger, with more and more affairs, and Huang Ying was overwhelmed by the trivial matters daily.

Now that Linglong was here, she could take the opportunity to extricate herself.

"Chief Historian Linglong, let me take you to familiarize yourself with the Crown Prince's Mansion." Huang Ying said warmly.

Seeing Huang Ying in this manner, Linglong felt relieved.

Originally, she was worried that Huang Ying might fear she was usurping power, but unexpectedly, Huang Ying was so magnanimous, she had indeed judged a gentleman with the heart of a villain.

Linglong quickly expressed her gratitude, "Thank you, Lord Huang Ying."

Huang Ying waved her hand, repeating, "No trouble, no trouble at all."

With that, she warmly took Linglong along as they headed to the rear mountain, talking while walking, "Chief Historian Linglong, let me first take you to meet the auspicious creatures in our mansion; those spiritual beasts are very docile, as long as you don't provoke Black Stripe, the leader of all spiritual beasts."

Black Stripe?

Linglong recalled the black dog that almost falsely accused her at the gate earlier and couldn't help asking, "Lord Huang Ying, where do the spiritual beasts in the mansion come from?"

Huang Ying replied, "West Mountain, they all come from West Mountain!"

"I knew it!"

Upon hearing the name Black Stripe earlier, Linglong had vaguely guessed it might be that black dog.

Because the name "Black Stripe" was too odd.

Normally, people wouldn't give such a name!

Linglong became more convinced that there must be secrets about the protagonist.

If Black Stripe was a gigantic fierce beast and the protagonist fell from a cliff and hit it, Linglong might reluctantly accept it.

But now Black Stripe is a dog!

Such a small dog looked from the top of the mountain might not even be the size of an ant.

Yet the protagonist managed to fall right on it.

There's another doubtful point.

Although Black Stripe is large, it's still a dog.

It couldn't just lie there for the protagonist to fall onto.

How did the protagonist manage to knock the dog out while remaining unscathed himself?

The doubts in Linglong's heart increased more and more.

She decided to investigate the protagonist after managing the affairs of the Crown Prince's Mansion.

Especially the investigation into why the protagonist intentionally appeared beside Zhao Yi!

If the protagonist knew Linglong's thoughts, he would be furious.

What does it mean he intentionally appeared beside Zhao Yi?

It was clearly Zhao Yi who was haunting him.

The protagonist didn't want any entanglement with Zhao Yi.

But no matter where he fled, Zhao Yi always appeared in the same place.

The most important thing is,

every time the protagonist encountered Zhao Yi, he would have bad luck.

He was extremely unfortunate.

So, the protagonist just wanted to hide in a place with no people.

Until Zhao Yi died, he wouldn't come out again!

Just after Linglong left, Miaoyin suddenly appeared from nowhere.

Seeing Linglong leave, she asked Zhao Yi, "You've taken in that woman?"

Zhao Yi asked in confusion, "How did you know I intended to take her in?"

Miaoyin replied casually, "I heard it from General Zuo Luo, she said you healed Linglong in the Secret Realm, which made me guess you were planning to use her."

Zhao Yi nodded, "Too many miscellaneous affairs in the Crown Prince's Mansion, and I, unlike my father, don't have a central agency to help solve various problems, so I must find a capable Chief Historian myself. Linglong is the female phoenix of the Yao Race, and I've long heard her name; since I met her, I must bring her back to work hard."

Miaoyin nodded.

She withdrew her gaze and looked at Zhao Yi, "You didn't attend the morning court today, about the discussion for pardoning the remnants of the Heaven-Facing Sect, the central authority and ministers are all fierce in argument. Today may just be a start; I see their intention is to invite some respected figures to the Imperial Court to debate; what are you going to do?"

Zhao Yi's expression unchanged, "Wasn't this already anticipated? Those so-called respected figures are merely mouthpieces for aristocratic families and wealthy clans, nothing worthy. How's your side preparing?"

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