bestfiction Chapter 35 Murong Yi Invites Lin Qianqian to Meet at the Tea House
Chapter 35 Murong Yi Invites Lin Qianqian to Meet at the Tea House
In the imperial court, before all the ministers, Murong Xuan solemnly issued an edict agreeing to grant amnesty to the bandits of Jiangnan. This news spread like wildfire, quickly reaching the palace and the streets, and soon reached Lin Xiaoqian's ears.
At that moment, Lin Xiaoqian was in her boudoir, lost in thought as she gazed at a landscape painting of Jiangnan. Xiaodie, who was tidying up her clothes nearby, overheard the news while chatting with a street vendor and immediately blushed with excitement. Forgetting the clothes she was still folding, she hurriedly ran towards Lin Xiaoqian, her skirt billowing in the wind.
"Miss, Miss! What wonderful news!" Before Xiaodie even arrived, her clear and excited voice reached Lin Xiaoqian's ears. She ran into the room, her hair slightly disheveled, her chest heaving, and her eyes sparkling with uncontrollable joy.
Startled by the sudden shout, Lin Xiaoqian paused for a moment, then turned around and looked at Xiaodie's excited appearance, asking curiously, "Xiaodie, what's wrong? What's making you so excited?"
Xiaodie hurried to Lin Qianqian, grabbed her arm, and said urgently, "Miss, the Emperor has issued an edict approving the amnesty! Those bandits will all have a good home now. Your efforts have not been in vain!"
Upon hearing the good news, Lin Xiaoqian was initially stunned, seemingly unable to believe her ears. Then, a dazzling smile instantly bloomed on her beautiful face, like a blooming flower in spring, bright and captivating. Her eyes glistened with tears of excitement, a mixture of joy and relief.
"Xiaodie, is what you said true?" Lin Xiaoqian's voice trembled slightly, carrying a hint of barely suppressed anticipation and nervousness.
Xiaodie nodded vigorously and said excitedly, "Miss, it's absolutely true! The whole capital is buzzing about it now. The Emperor's decree has been issued, and the matter of the amnesty in Jiangnan is settled. Miss, you've accomplished a great feat!"
Lin Xiaoqian gently raised her hand, covering her mouth slightly to conceal the slightly overwhelmed smile that came over her with excitement. She slowly walked to the window, pushed open the pane, and a gentle breeze ruffled her hair. Gazing at the azure sky outside, her heart was filled with emotion. She recalled the days and nights she had spent dealing with the bandits in Jiangnan, the earnest persuasion she had given, and the meticulously planned flood control schemes—all of which now filled her with joy and pride.
Inside the Prince's residence, Murong Yi was engrossed in handling numerous affairs in his study, with books piled high on his desk. At this moment, a servant rushed in, kneeling to report that the Emperor had issued an edict approving the surrender of Jiangnan.
Upon hearing this news, Murong Yi suddenly trembled the wolf-hair brush he was holding, causing ink to splatter and spread across the unfinished Xuan paper, just like the turbulent and restless emotions in his heart at that moment.
He abruptly straightened up, his face filled with shock and disbelief, muttering to himself, "This...it actually worked?" In an instant, his cold, stern expression softened, as if spring had arrived, melting away the ice and snow. A slight smile played on his lips, a radiant and deeply affectionate expression, and his eyes shone with a blazing light, filled with the overwhelming joy that had been suppressed within him for days. He paced back and forth in the study, his steps light yet urgent, as if trying to cast aside all the worries and anxieties he had endured for so long.
Since Lin Qianqian was trapped in Jiangnan, Murong Yi resolutely ventured into the perilous territory to rescue her, and then joined forces with her to devise a plan for amnesty. During this time, the journey was fraught with difficulties and hardships.
The cunning and difficult tactics of the mountain bandits, the numerous doubts of the court officials, and the many hidden dangers that seemed as elusive as a fog made every step as if walking on thin ice, filled with trepidation.
At this moment, however, this decree of amnesty was like a guiding star piercing the darkness, dispelling all the gloom and proclaiming that the bitter days were over and a sweet life was about to begin.
Murong Yi gazed into the distance, his admiration for Lin Qianqian flowing like a mighty river, his longing for her growing ever stronger. With this in mind, he immediately wrote a letter inviting Lin Qianqian to meet him at an elegant teahouse in the city, wanting to share the joy of victory and discuss their future visions.