0p0 Chapter 129 Return to the Imperial City
Chapter 129 Return to the Imperial City
Li Xiang watched Hai Lanshan take the imperial edict before speaking, "Lord Hai, Miss Hai, this is all the work of His Majesty. Today, we captured pirates, and His Majesty is rewarding us for our contributions. He learned that General Zuo and Miss Hai were childhood sweethearts, and he felt this marriage was a match made in heaven. Upon inquiry, he learned that General Zuo and Miss Hai had long been in sync, which is why he issued this decree. As for the position of commander, His Majesty has already chosen one, a talented young man from a prominent family in Floating Cloud City—Sa Qiying! Commander Sa will take up his post in two days!"
Li Xiang explained the whole story, bowed slightly and left the prefectural government without stopping.
At this point, the top forces in Liuyun City were reshuffled, and the three major families, the Hai family, the Zuo family, and the Sa family, formed a tripod.
Hai Lansheng breathed a sigh of relief. The issues he had discussed with the Emperor a few days ago had all been resolved and addressed, and he finally felt relieved. The Hai family had been the sole authority over Floating Cloud City for so long, which was not a good thing for the family's long-term development. Hai Lansheng welcomed the idea of another family joining the core management of Floating Cloud City.
But for Hai Lanshan, this was a catastrophe. All her efforts were in vain, and everything that happened was caused by her. She had caused such consequences. This was really not good news for the Hai family!
And Hai Lanshan's own imperial decree of marriage was what she really couldn't accept. Then Hai Lanshan changed her mind and thought that a marriage was a marriage, so she could just hold off on getting married and make plans later.
Many people are destined to have sleepless nights this night.
Zuo Xiaohu is about to marry his sweetheart and is so excited that he can't sleep. Hai Lanshan is so guilty and angry that he can't sleep. Sa Qiying is so successful at a young age and can't sleep!
In the bedroom of Liuyun Palace, Emperor Shenwu was worried and couldn't sleep all night as he watched over the restless Lan Qingwu.
Lan Qingwu was not restful in her sleep either. She frowned slightly, tossed and turned, and fell into a nightmare again.
In the dream, Lan Qingwu seemed to have come to an empty room with all white walls. She looked around the room but found nothing. When Lan Qingwu was about to leave the room, the mist in front of her eyes seemed to be blown away, and she clearly saw a pure white bed with a person whose face was not clearly visible lying on the bed.
Lan Qingwu was about to step forward to check, but suddenly found that he could not move.
Lan Qingwu woke up suddenly, and the next second she was embraced by a familiar arms.
Emperor Shenwu comforted Lan Qingwu: "Dreaming again? Okay, it's okay, it's okay..."
Lan Qingwu slowly calmed down: "Ruoruo is fine, it was just a dream..."
"What did Ruo Ruo dream about?"
Ever since he had the Buddhist beads, Lan Qingwu hadn't suffered nightmares again. After today's shock, he was once again troubled, and the Emperor Shenwu couldn't help but feel even more worried.
Lan Qingwu hesitated and said, "Wei Ruo forgets everything after having a dream. I can't remember what I dreamed about..."
Lan Qingwu buried himself in the arms of Emperor Shenwu, feeling depressed.
Emperor Shenwu comforted Lan Qingwu with his large palm, but his sword-like brows were furrowed tighter and tighter.
Lan Qingwu stayed on Liuyun Island with Emperor Shenwu for a few more days.
Ever since that nightmare, Lan Qingwu has been in a bad mental state. Emperor Shenwu even specially summoned Master Buyu to chant scriptures and pray for Lan Qingwu.
That day, Lan Qingwu was taking a nap in the inner hall. Emperor Shenwu summoned Master Shi and Lan Shuren to the outer hall.
The Shi family is known as the number one family in the literary world and has some background. Mr. Shi Binyuan is from a branch of the Shi family. He has devoted his life to studying literature and is proficient in piano, chess, calligraphy and painting. He is respected as a literary master.
Emperor Shenwu was very interested in Mr. Shi's calligraphy and discussed it with him for a while.
Lan Shuren stood respectfully beneath the throne, listening attentively to the conversation between the emperor and his teacher. He was startled when he heard the voice of the man in the inner hall. When Lan Shuren regained consciousness, he saw the emperor had already stood up and hurried toward the inner hall.
Lan Qingwu woke up from another nightmare. Ruhan beside her hurriedly wiped the sweat from Lan Qingwu's forehead: "Master, are you dreaming again?"
Lan Qingwu was still in shock and just shook his head slightly.
The Shenwu Emperor had already entered the inner hall. Ruhan hurriedly bowed and withdrew. The Shenwu Emperor sat down beside the bed and stared at Lan Qingwu's pale face. "Ruoruo, we will return to the imperial city in a few days. The prayer platform in the palace has been built. You will be safe."
Lan Qingwu just silently hugged Emperor Shenwu's waist, silently praying for the emperor's company.
The Blue Tree Man outside the palace's eyes wandered. What had become of that person? She had been frightened that day, but was she feeling better? With the Emperor by her side, she would eventually be alright!
Mr. Shi suddenly coughed. He looked at Lan Shuren solemnly and said, "Shuren, calm down!"
Lan Shuren came back to his senses and bowed respectfully to the master: "Yes, sir!"
Mr. Shi continued, "When you get back, pack up your things and prepare to return to the Imperial City. The journey is long, so write me an article about the customs and people of Liuyun City!"
Lan Shuren's heart trembled: "Yes, sir!"
The convoy heading back to the Imperial City finally began to slowly move towards it. Lan Qingwu lowered the curtain in her hand. It seemed that soon, she would have to return to the complicated harem.
In De'an Palace of the Dasheng Imperial Palace, the three consorts were seated in the main hall. The ascendant Consort Jiang glanced at Consorts Chen and Wan and said, "His Majesty will be returning to the palace soon. You two sisters must be alert and take care of all matters in the harem. Also, Consort Yi has been recuperating in Miaoling Palace due to illness. The Empress Dowager has personally inquired about her several times, and His Majesty will no doubt ask about her when he returns. We must take care of everything in Suowu Palace and send someone to inquire about Consort Yi's health."
Concubine Wan said slowly, "It's not our fault. It's just that Concubine Yi is in poor health."
Concubine Chen smiled gently: "Concubine Yi's health is really... I don't know how it is now?"
Concubine Jiang gently put down the teacup in her hand: "As long as we do our part, it will be fine."
The emperor finally returned from his inspection tour in Liuyun City. On his way through Miaoling Palace, he directly picked up Concubine Yi. The emperor and his concubine returned to the Dasheng Palace together.
After resting for two days, Empress Dowager Li specially summoned Emperor Shenwu to the Cining Palace.
After Emperor Shenwu arrived at the Cining Palace, he found that in addition to Concubine Li, there was also a strange woman in the Cining Palace. The woman was wearing palace clothes and was obviously not a palace maid.
Emperor Shenwu was thinking a lot. It seemed that Empress Dowager Li was starting to worry about the affairs of the harem again.
Emperor Shenwu put down the teacup in his hand and said, "Mother, I have just returned to the imperial city and have many memorials to deal with. I will spend the next two days with you."
Empress Dowager Li smiled and said, "Why are you accompanying me? Your Majesty, you've been very busy these past two days, but you must also take care of your health. I've had a tough summer lately, and thankfully Miss Shen has been helping me with my diet, which has helped me feel better. Miss Shen is a very intelligent and kind person, a rare talent. Your Majesty, please enjoy some of her food."
Shen Bihe, slightly nervous, prostrated herself on the ground again: "Your Majesty, your servant Shen Bihe greets you. Long live your Majesty!"