Ah Jing, dressed in a light pink gauze dress, walked to his side and spoke in a gentle whisper, âMaster, everything is ready. We can embark on our journey.â
Mu Fei turned his body, a smile on his face which was even more delicate and beautiful than a womanâs, âDid you bring my calming incense?â
âBrought it! Iâve also made a sachet for Master. Wearing it on your body, you will feel much more at ease.â
Alt Jing laughed like silver bells, walking to Mu Feiâs side. She hung a purple embroidered sachet on his waist belt. She tilted her head with a smile, and the tassels on her hair made a tinkling sound, pleasant to the ears.
Mu Fei, looking at her pure eyes, smiled even more, âGood girl, follow your master to Yingdu.â
All Jing did not know what place Yingdu was, but since Mu Fei had said so, she smiled sweetly, âAlright, All Jing will always follow Master!â
The Great Wei Capital, Yingdu.
The Great Wei Imperial Palace was majestic, and within the harem, the Funing Palace had the deepest aura. Qin Muyan, lacking in spirits, sat to one side.
Above him was the Eldest Princess of the Great Wei Dynasty, Qhi Ge, who had raised him from his youth.
Qin Ge was chatting and laughing with her mother, the Empress Dowager.
The Empress Dowagerâs hair was now full of white, yet she was still spirited and ruddy-cheeked, especially when looking at the young girl beside her.
She held the young girlâs hand, her eyes brimming with affection, âZhaoâerâs health has always been delicate, but just seeing you, Yanâer, her cheeks have rounded, and her lips have reddened. Her illness indeed seems to have improved quickly.â
âImperial Grandmotherâ¦â the girlâs voice was delicate, shyly hiding her beautiful and charming face in the Empress Dowagerâs embrace.
âHahaha! Zhao Hua likes the Fifth Brother, how could I not know? Now that Fifth Brother has earned military merit and slain that villain Wu Dao, resolving the crisis for the four kingdoms and nine provinces, he truly deserves to be called a hero. It is only right for me to arrange a marriage for him!â
Qin Rulie, with his heroic spirit, raised his cup and toasted Qin Muyan, âFifth Brother, cheers to you! This time, in quelling the rebellion, you have accomplished a great feat for our Great Wei.â
Qin Muyan lifted his cup, âThank you, Imperial Brother. However, quelling the rebellion was not my doing alone; I dare not claim the credit. I contributed only a modest effort; it was the Ninth Prince of the Great Cheng Dynasty and Su Yingxue who killed Wu Dao.â
âYou have already told me this, and I am aware. You do not wish to claim the credit. If the Ninth Prince comes to our Great Wei, naturally, I will treat him well,â said Qin Rulie, a magnanimous sovereign who was never stingy with praise.
âEnough. You men discussing court affairs can continue after leaving Motherâs presence. Just now, Mother mentioned Yanâer and Zhaoâerâs marriage. Are you both pretending not to hear?â
With the family sitting together, Qin Ge had no qualms about reminding them.
Qin Muyanâs expression clouded slightly, silent, whereas Qin Rulie was quite enthused, âGrandmother and Auntâs words, of course, I heard clearly. Zhaoâer, having been lost for many years and now found, is naturally the pearl in the palm of the Great Wei Imperial family. How could I let her be wronged? As long as Mu Yan agrees, I will immediately arrange their marriage!â
The Empress Dowager was pleased and patted the young girlâs back, âDid you hear that, Zhaoâer? Your Imperial Brother is going to arrange a marriage for you. Arenât you going to rise and express your gratitude? How much longer are you going to be shy?â
âImperial Grandmother-â
Shen Yuâs delicate and frail voice truly evoked pity.
She lifted her head, her face, bearing a resemblance to Su Yingxue and with traces of Long Shuli, made the Empress Dowager even more distressed.
Seeing her shyness, the Empress Dowager urged Qin Muyan,