HRPM – Chapter 367 The Emperor Plays a Trick on Her (4)

She even included future achievements in the tally—surely that carried enough weight now!

The Emperor nodded solemnly. “So your contribution really is that great. It seems I truly must put some thought into rewarding you properly.”

Jin Luoluo’s eyes lit up. Hehe, this time I’ve finally convinced the old Emperor.

The Emperor pondered with a troubled expression for a long while.

“Since you view things from the perspective of the nation, it would be inappropriate for me to insult your noble spirit with vulgar things like gold and silver. How about this—I shall award you the ‘Medal for Bravely Saving a Prince’ to commend your role in preserving a rare and invaluable talent for our Chu Yun Kingdom.”

No one had ever heard of such an award before. It was obvious that he was teasing Jin Luoluo in a roundabout way. Everyone watched the spectacle with smiles, eager to see how she would react.

Xiao Luo, standing nearby, could not help laughing. It seemed his imperial brother had suffered quite a few losses at Jin Luoluo’s hands as well, which was why he was now taking the opportunity to toy with her.

Jin Luoluo protested, “‘Medal for Bravely Saving a Prince’? What kind of ridiculous thing is that? I don’t want it.”

“Not grand enough for your taste? Then how about the ‘Heroine Among Women Award’? No woman in our dynasty has ever received such a title. It would be absolutely one of a kind.”

“Your Majesty, although I regard money as dirt, titles this empty and symbolic still don’t feel very substantial. Why don’t you reluctantly reward me with something more practical instead?”

What use were bizarre titles like Medal for Bravely Saving a Prince or Heroine Among Women Award? She wanted none of them.

The Emperor laughed smugly. “Something practical? But I cannot insult your lofty ideals with worldly possessions. No matter how much I think about it, I can’t come up with anything suitable. Why don’t you display your noble spirit once more and simply waive this reward altogether?”

You stingy old man! You’re making fun of me and won’t even give me any compensation. Do you really think I’m that easy to cheat?

Jin Luoluo’s mind spun rapidly. If she couldn’t get something tangible, then she’d settle for something intangible—she could still profit from it.

“Your Majesty, if you truly refuse to grant me any material reward, I won’t insist. But if someone renders great service and receives no reward, what would people say about your reputation? You should at least make some gesture. How about this? I won’t ask for much. There’s that square by the Eastern Imperial Temple in the capital, the one normally used for official performances. Just let me use it for a single day.”

The Emperor had not expected such a request and found it rather strange.

“What do you want that square for?”