Clip-clop, clip-clop~
With Black Bureau constables clearing the way ahead, the lavish carriage set off again toward the imposing Imperial City.
After a day busy with official duties, Dongfang Liren wanted to unwind in her spare time. Rather than enter the carriage, she walked alongside it through the brilliantly lit streets, saying with a hint of displeasure:
"Why didn't you wait until I returned from court before going to investigate today?"
Ye Jingtang followed beside her with his saber at his waist and shook his head with a smile.
"I only stopped by on my way to have a look. Calling Your Highness along for something so trivial felt like making a mountain out of a molehill."
"Hmph~ Everyone at the bureau is talking about your sharp eyes now. There are all sorts of stories-even something as outrageous as 'Lord Ye swept his hand across his brow, and a heavenly eye appeared in a blaze of golden light.' What a pity I didn't see it myself."
Dongfang Liren turned her head and declared with great authority:
"Remember to call me along next time there's a case, or you won't get any reward money even if you solve it."
"Heh~"
Ye Jingtang felt as though his girlfriend were complaining that he wasn't attentive enough. He smiled helplessly and assured her he would remember.
Only then was Dongfang Liren satisfied. Walking with her hands behind her back, she turned to serious matters.
"The case of Prince Wu's rebellion has been closed. At court today, the officials discussed rewards and punishments. Thanks to you, I earned the foremost credit, so I requested a reward for you too. Guess what the Imperial Court awarded you?"
Ye Jingtang had already discussed it with Yu Hu, but seeing the mysterious look in Silly's eyes, he still