noffsinger Chapter 148 Chinese New Year
Chapter 148 Chinese New Year
The old emperor had no expression on his face, but he was very excited at the moment. He looked very much like the prince. Was that his eldest grandson?
Thinking of his eldest grandson, the old emperor looked at the slender Long Yi with interest and let him talk nonsense.
But he kept talking, and the more he spoke, the more outrageous it became. "Your Majesty, I have already sent people to infiltrate Mojia Village."
"Long Yi, are you sure your people have sneaked into Mojia Village?" The old emperor's majestic voice sounded.
"Your Majesty, my men have not yet infiltrated. I will personally go there after I have reported to you."
"Is Mojia Village an impregnable fortress? Even you, the Dragon Hidden Guards, can't get in?" Eunuch De asked curiously.
"Eunuch De, you don't know that the entrance to Mojia Village is heavily guarded. King Chen has many extraordinary people under his command, and they can't get in."
"Since none of you can get in, how did you get to see the prince?"
"Your Majesty, none of them saw it. Only I saw the Crown Prince. He and his new wife were watching the Xiao Family Army make a fool of themselves."
"His wife? Is he married?" The old emperor stood up from the dragon throne anxiously.
"Yes, I heard His Royal Highness the Crown Prince calling his wife with my own ears. I am sure that it was not the Crown Princess. Hehe, it should be the new wife."
Long Yi touched the back of his head and chuckled. Seeing that his master was not angry, he continued speaking.
"Your Majesty, on my way back to the capital, I heard from the secret guards that the Crown Prince was sending people to help the refugees."
"He sent people to help the refugees? He even had subordinates? What did he use to help the refugees?"
"Didn't I tell you that there's a magical well in Mojia Village? The water from that well can quickly ripen crops. You can see them growing rapidly with the naked eye..."
Long Yi knelt on the marble floor, chattering about what he had heard outside Mojia Village. After all, he really hadn't seen what he had seen.
Although he looked tired, he couldn't hide the gleam in his eyes, which was full of excitement.
"Have you seen it with your own eyes?" The old emperor sat upright on the high dragon throne, his eyes sharp as torches.
Judging from Long Yi's excited expression, he seemed to have seen the news he brought.
"I didn't see it myself, but the secret guards did." Long Yi said in a low voice, and he took a deep breath in his heart.
Only then did he feel the heaviness and tension of the air. He immediately bowed, his forehead almost touching the cold ground.
Then he raised his head, his eyes firm and clear, like a sharp knife, cutting through the heavy atmosphere.
"Your Majesty, the drought has lasted for a long time, and the refugees have fled in all directions. Countless refugees have starved to death this year. Fortunately, Your Majesty has great blessings..."
There was a hint of excitement in Long Yi's voice as he excitedly described the stirring and surging picture.
"It's not that I'm blessed, but rather that Heaven is merciful and will not let Nanzhao perish."
The old emperor's voice was as steady as a mountain, containing unparalleled majesty, making people feel inviolable.
"Long Yi, upon receiving the order, will immediately depart for Mo Village and ensure the safety of the Crown Prince."
The old emperor had a serious expression on his face, but there was a hint of anticipation in his gray eyes.
"Crown Grandson?" Long Yi was slightly stunned, and then a glimmer of anticipation flashed in his eyes.
Although he is not smart, he is not a fool. He saw that the man was not the ageless prince, but the emperor's grandson?
Just kidding, he clearly saw with his own eyes the prince's head being chopped off by the executioner!
"Yes, he is the prince's only son, Long Yi, you did a great job."
The old emperor's voice rang out again, distant and clear, bringing people great comfort and encouragement.
Long Yi felt a warm current flowing into his heart, and his eyes became slightly hot.
He had longed for His Majesty's recognition since he was a child, and now he finally got his wish at this moment.
The indescribable excitement in his heart surged like a flood, almost drowning him.
"We must protect him well and follow his instructions in everything." The old emperor said immediately.
"I am willing to do my best to serve Your Majesty." Long Yi answered without hesitation, a new fighting spirit ignited in his heart.
After Long Yi walked away, the old emperor slowly stood up. The golden dragon pattern behind him, which symbolized authority, seemed to convey a sense of mission.
"Your Majesty, you haven't even seen him, and you don't have any tokens, so how can you be so sure he's the eldest grandson?"
"Just based on his face that looks so much like his father, I wouldn't make a mistake. Besides, that's Mo Village, and there's no one else with the surname Mo in Nanzhao."
The old emperor's voice was deep and powerful, like the waves of the sea, carrying unquestionable power.
"But I never dreamed that he would be willing to marry a peasant girl!"
"The eldest grandson was only three years old when he left the Eastern Palace. He should not remember his identity!" Eunuch De helped Mo Lengzhou to excuse himself.
"Most people may not have any memories at the age of three, but Xuanyuan is not that stupid. He must remember, and perhaps even hate me."
"........."
"Hate him or not, he's the only one in Nanzhao who can make the people live and work in peace and contentment!"
"........."
Eunuch De really wanted to say that the prince could have shouldered the heavy responsibility back then, but you didn’t cherish him!
But he didn't dare say it out loud, so he could only lower his head and reduce his presence.
"Xiao Dezi, do you think he really had such a wonderful experience, possessing well water that could make crops mature quickly?"
"This...I don't know."
"The palace banquet is about to begin, and it's time for me to go over." The old emperor said as he walked out.
The air inside the palace was filled with fragrance, the smell of incense intertwined with the taste of food.
The women were busy, their light footsteps echoing on the bluestone floor, holding exquisite food utensils in their hands and respectful smiles on their faces.
The entire palace banquet hall instantly became lively, and nobles with fluttering robes gathered in front of the gate.
The emperor's grandchildren, dressed in gorgeous court robes, had handsome faces and excitement in their eyes, as if they were looking forward to the upcoming feast.
There was a hint of nervousness and anticipation in the eyes of the princesses. Even the fifth princess, who was usually unpopular, came to the annual banquet.
Her fingers gently stroked the delicate jewel-encrusted hem of her dress, her heart filled with mixed emotions for the upcoming party.
They desire to be the center of attention, but are also afraid of being swallowed up by the undercurrents of power games.
Prince Chen led a group of imperial grandchildren onto the gorgeous floor leading to the banquet hall, making their figures even more dazzling.
The guards on both sides stood in unison with serious expressions on their faces, showing the majesty and mystery of the palace.
The villagers of Mojia also celebrated the New Year with great enthusiasm.
Mo Lengzhou and Lu Zhitao sat side by side in the main seats in the dining hall, with several clan elders on their left and right.
Next came the village teenagers, who were seated in order of age.
"Wife, have a chicken leg." Mo Lengzhou picked up a chicken leg and put it into Lu Zhitao's bowl.
"Husband, we'll each take half."
How to divide a chicken leg? When Mo Lengzhou was stunned, he saw his wife split the chicken leg into two halves with a chopstick, as neatly as if it were cut with a knife.