"Beloved Minister Zhao, no need for such formalities, rise quickly."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Because of the Emperor's exclusive favor, Zhao Yin was arrogant before the eunuchs and palace maids, utterly dismissive of them.
However, before the Emperor, he dared not act out of line. His every gesture and movement were proper, and he knelt respectfully on the ground, only rising after the Emperor gave his command.
The Emperor remained speechless, his deep and penetrating eyes glaring at him silently.
Zhao Yin felt a chill in his heart, thinking to himself, "Why is the Emperor acting so strangely today? Just staring without speaking."
But despite the silence, Zhao Yin dared not utter a word.
After a while passed.
The Emperor finally asked in a faint voice, "Zhao Yin, I've heard from the eunuchs—what are you fooling around with in your chambers lately?"
Upon hearing this, Zhao Yin let out a breath of relief: "Reporting to the Emperor, I've been studying Gu Insects."