Richest Man: Divine-Grade Reconstruct System Chapter 1315 - 1170: Meeting the Young Top Scholar

Xiao Zihan took the note from the shopkeeper, "If I understand it correctly, it means someone has meddled right under our noses," Xiao Zihan said indignantly.

Under Lin Yi’s leadership, there were indeed not many corrupt or illegal officials in Dayou Kingdom.

If indeed someone has meddled in this matter, it surprisingly makes one excited, because now there’s something to do.

"Your Majesty, through my contact, this young man appears to have commendable character, not coveting wealth," the shopkeeper shared his impression after meeting the young man.

"It seems scholars always think highly of themselves," Xiao Zihan remarked.

Meanwhile, her hands were not idle. Recently, she learned the art of tea ceremony. Before the shopkeeper arrived, she had already brewed this year’s newly tributed Pre-Rain Longjing tea.

At this moment, it was just the right time. Xiao Zihan skillfully poured the tea from the teapot a few times, then looked at Lin Yi, "Your Majesty, please step over."

Lin Yi had been attentive to Xiao Zihan’s every move. Seeing the tea was ready, he moved over as soon as Xiao Zihan spoke.

"Tea brewed personally by the Empress for me; I must savor it well," Lin Yi said as he sat on the chair and took the tea handed over by Xiao Zihan.

Lin Yi lifted the tea to smell it, and indeed it was a refreshing scent.

"The Empress’s tea brewing skills are truly improving, just a light sniff fills the air with fragrance," he said and took a gentle sip from the cup.

"Marvelous, marvelous, this tea brewed with Holy Water is indeed different from well water," Lin Yi nodded repeatedly.

The shopkeeper secretly glanced at the two of them at this moment, thinking, I’m still standing here; could you two be a bit considerate of me?

This is something a commoner like me should be watching, really...

"Shopkeeper, as for this matter, the Empress and I are already aware. Whether true or false, it needs to be investigated," Lin Yi said while savoring the tea.

"Yes, Your Majesty," the shopkeeper quickly lowered his head again.

"This evening, arrange for this young man to be invited to a private room in the hotel; the Empress and I will go meet him," Lin Yi said.

"No problem, I will let the shop close early tonight, just as arranged before?" The shopkeeper, having hosted Lin Yi and Xiao Zihan more than once, asked.

"Once you return today, have someone closely monitor the young man. If there’s nothing unusual, notify him to go to the private room by evening," Lin Yi had already poured himself a second cup of tea.

"During this period, if the young man meets anyone, you must carefully investigate," Lin Yi looked at the shopkeeper and said.

"Understood, I will arrange personnel once I return," the shopkeeper agreed repeatedly.

"The rest can wait until after meeting this young man. If indeed he is not the one who came for the imperial audience, it’s quite interesting," Lin Yi felt excited thinking about it. If someone indeed impersonated, wouldn’t that give him something to do?

Xiao Zihan immediately saw through Lin Yi’s thoughts and silently shook her head.

"Your Majesty, when I arrived, I brought your favorite beggar’s chicken; I’ve already given it to the maid beside you to take to the small kitchen," the shopkeeper mentioned the beggar’s chicken he brought since the main subject was nearly done.

"You’ve gone out of your way, always remembering," Xiao Zihan said with a smile.

"It’s what I should do," the shopkeeper replied hastily.

"Alright, it’s getting late. Take your badge and go back, hurry and get things done," Lin Yi said, picking up the badge the shopkeeper handed to the conscript from the table and extended it to the shopkeeper.

The shopkeeper hurriedly bowed, reached out both hands to take it, and carefully placed it inside his sleeve.

"Xiao Xiazi," Lin Yi called out toward the door after seeing the shopkeeper had stored the badge safely.

Xiao Xiazi, hearing the Emperor calling, hurriedly walked in from outside.

"Your Majesty?" Xiao Xiazi asked softly.

"Escort the shopkeeper out," Lin Yi said looking at Xiao Xiazi.

"Understood," Xiao Xiazi bowed to Lin Yi.

Then he turned to the shopkeeper and said, "Please," extending his hand to lead the shopkeeper out.

The shopkeeper promptly knelt down to bid farewell to Lin Yi and Xiao Zihan.

Watching Xiao Xiazi leading the shopkeeper out of the hall.

Xiao Zihan looked at Lin Yi, "What do you think of this matter?"

"If this matter involves impersonation, it’s certainly not the first time in our Dayou Kingdom, it just happened to be exposed this time," Lin Yi said putting down the teacup.

"But if someone were really to orchestrate such a thing, one person definitely couldn’t do it alone, it would undoubtedly involve many others," Lin Yi thought, knowing there’s a lot to explore here.

"If the young man is truly the literary champion, investigating who the impostor might be is also a direction to pursue," Xiao Zihan suggested.

"Truly, cheating exists in every era," Lin Yi said shaking his head.

"Indeed, past news of such cases always seemed unimaginable," Xiao Zihan added.

"If it really is happening, it must be stopped promptly," Lin Yi stated.

"It surely is, disruptive elements cannot be tolerated," Xiao Zihan agreed.

Upon hearing this, Lin Yi nodded to confirm just that.

Suddenly, a different issue dawned on Lin Yi. Although these matters were underway, he hadn’t inquired about the neighborhood construction for some time:

"By the way, Zihan, how is the progress over at the neighborhood?