allonlinenovel Chapter 124 Haicheng
Chapter 124 Haicheng
When Lan Qingwu learned that Emperor Shenwu was going to take him to Haicheng, he couldn't help but get excited. In the Dasheng Dynasty, he had never seen the sea!
But Lan Qingwu thought of Princess Zhenxia again and couldn't help but feel a little worried: "Your Majesty, what about Princess Zhenxia? And the princess?"
Emperor Shenwu said, "How difficult is that? Just send someone to send Zhenxia and Yuhua back."
Emperor Shenwu issued an order: "Pass on my order. Have Dr. Sun from the Imperial Hospital wait at Prince An's Mansion. Once Zhenxia returns, have Dr. Sun treat her thoroughly until she recovers. As for Yuhua? Send her directly back to the Princess' Mansion using the Princess's guards."
Lan Qingwu: “…”
Before Princess Zhenxia returned to Prince An's Mansion, the imperial physician arranged by the emperor was already waiting there. He almost pointed at Prince An and Princess An's noses and accused them of not taking good care of the child left by the first wife, and abandoning Princess Zhenxia at a critical moment.
Princess Yuhua was directly sent back to the princess's mansion by the emperor in the royal princess's guard of honor. Officials on the official road, common people walking on the long street, the prince consort who was having a good time in the princess's mansion, including his concubines, servants, family members, etc., all had to kneel on both sides of the street to welcome the princess back to the mansion. Where would the prince consort, who always had the upper hand, put his face?
Was Emperor Shenwu doing this on purpose? Or was he trying to save the royal family's reputation? Was he trying to support Princess Yuhua and vent her anger?
Emperor Shenwu looked at Lan Qingwu, who was speechless, and couldn't help but chuckle: "Little thing, what are you thinking about?"
Lan Qingwu hurriedly shook her head. She was better off not saying more about the royal family's affairs.
In the Cining Palace of the Dasheng Imperial Palace, Empress Dowager Li had just learned that Princess Yuhua had not returned to the Imperial City, but had instead sent one of her husband's concubines back to the Imperial City first through scheming. Empress Dowager Li was truly furious, her chest heaving and even smashing the teacup in her hand to the ground: "This evil creature, this evil creature... She wants to piss me off to death!"
Nanny Li behind her hurriedly soothed Empress Dowager Li, "Your Majesty, please don't be angry! We still have His Majesty to support us. He has already sent people to escort the princess back to the imperial city. The prince consort will never dare to neglect the princess again."
As for Li Xiang, after the news that the emperor had recaptured Ningzhou City, suppressed the rebellion of King Jialu, and returned to Miaoling Palace reached the palace, he left the palace and rode his horse at full speed towards Miaoling Palace.
In Siying Palace, Concubine Li sat on the chaise longue with a gloomy expression on her face, tightly clutching a paper bag in her hand. For so many days, she hadn't found any chance to get close to His Majesty. It seemed that she still had to work harder in front of Empress Dowager Li.
Emperor Shenwu has taken Lan Qingwu on a dragon chariot and set off towards Liuyun City in the south.
The Shenwu Emperor guarded Lan Qingwu closely, and in his spare time, he would summon Master Buyu to his presence to discuss Buddhist scriptures. Prince Kang was sent back to the Imperial City by the Shenwu Emperor, but Lan Shuren joined the southbound team to Floating Cloud City.
Flowing Cloud City has a mild and humid climate year-round, with warm winters and cool summers, and a small temperature difference. During the scorching summer months, Flowing Cloud City is a great place to escape the heat and cool down. The Human Emperor built the Flowing Cloud Palace in Flowing Cloud City for the emperor's travels.
The emperor arrived at the Liuyun Palace in Liuyun City. The whole street was filled with people shouting "Long live the emperor". Hai Lansheng led a group of officials and waited respectfully at the prefectural government office for the emperor's arrival.
Before Emperor Shenwu's dragon chariot arrived at the city gate, Hai Lansheng had already knelt at the gate to welcome the emperor.
Arriving at Liuyun City, the dragon chariot stopped at the city gate, and the majestic voice of the Divine Martial Emperor rang out: "All of you, please stand!"
When they arrived at Liuyun Palace, Hai Lansheng stood up to greet the emperor: "Your Majesty, everything is ready in the palace. Please come in."
Emperor Shenwu leaned slightly to the side and extended his hand. Hai Lansheng raised his eyes slightly and saw a slender jade hand stretched out from the dragon chariot. The white hand was placed in the broad palm of Emperor Shenwu. Hai Lansheng's heart skipped a beat and he lowered his head deeply.
Emperor Shenwu helped Lan Qingwu get off the dragon chariot and walked into the Liuyun Palace.
Lan Qingwu accompanied the Emperor Shenwu to live in the Floating Cloud Palace. A few days after arriving in Floating Cloud City, the Emperor Shenwu became busy.
Emperor Shenwu often returned to his bedroom late at night and disappeared in the early morning before Lan Qingwu woke up.
Another day, Lan Qingwu did not see the Emperor Shenwu during the day. She could not help but frown slightly. Ruhan saw this and asked hurriedly: "Master, are you feeling unwell?"
"I just want to go out for a walk. His Majesty is out early and back late now, and we can't leave here by ourselves."
At this time, Ruping entered the inner hall: "Master, have some tea first." Ruping put the teacup on the table.
"Master, I've heard a strange story. The governor here, Lord Hai Lansheng, was once a martial arts master, but many years ago he was attacked by pirates and accidentally ingested poison. Although he survived, he can no longer use force. However, commanding the sea requires someone with superb martial arts skills to intimidate. Just then, Lord Hai's sister, Hai Lanshan, stepped forward. This woman is not afraid of hardship, danger, or rumors, and has become a sharp weapon that Lord Hai uses to intimidate the sea."
Lan Qingwu finally became interested: "What a heroine! I didn't expect that in this... Dasheng Dynasty, there would be such a remarkable woman."
Ru Ping continued cautiously, "Master, it's said that His Majesty has been accompanied by Lord Hai and this... Commander Hai in recent days during military parades and martial arts exercises! Perhaps it's because Commander Hai has a special personality, His Majesty also has some special feelings for her, but perhaps it's because His Majesty has known them since childhood."
Lan Qingwu was slightly stunned and couldn't help but smile bitterly in his heart. It was true that wherever he went, there were admirers of the emperor. He just didn't know what Emperor Shenwu was thinking.
Lan Qingwu sighed softly: "Often the budding of a relationship begins with something special at the beginning!"
Ru Ping and Ru Han looked at each other and couldn't help feeling a little worried.
Seeing their expressions, Lan Qingwu couldn't help but smile: "Okay, I was just joking. If possible, I would also like to meet this heroine!"
In fact, her relationship with Emperor Shenwu also started out special. The special time, place, and her special personality created the emperor's special feelings for her. But now Lan Qingwu will not allow another special person to exist.
Late at night, Emperor Shenwu returned to his bedroom in Liuyun Palace. Lan Qingwu was waiting for Emperor Shenwu with great anticipation. She woke up as soon as she heard any movement.
Emperor Shenwu raised his sword-like eyebrows slightly: "What? Did I wake you up?"
Lan Qingwu shook his head: "Your Majesty, you've been busy for so many days, aren't you tired? Working so late every day?"
Emperor Shenwu gently embraced Lan Qingwu. "It's nothing. These past two days have been fine. It's just that Hai Lansheng and the others have to accompany me to inspect the coastal situation. I'm afraid you'll be sunburned and tired, so I won't have any extra time to accompany you. Are you bored again? After these two days, I will accompany you well."
Lan Qingwu put his arms around the Shenwu Emperor's neck and said, "Your Majesty, if... if there comes a day when you no longer want me to stay with you, then tell me and let me go!"
Emperor Shenwu was startled. "Why are you saying these things? Did someone whisper something in your ear?"
Lan Qingwu hurriedly shook his head: "It was just a thought that Your Majesty could never belong to just one person..."