Chapter 108 Follow Me to See the Emperor

It was getting dark.

Because Yan Fengxiao left in such a hurry, Qin Mingzhu sat in the chair in a daze for a long time.

Although the journey to the capital was not far and riding a horse was very fast, the streets were crowded with people and Yan Fengxiao had to rush back and forth to avoid pedestrians, so it took him almost an hour to go back and forth.

He dismounted at the gate of the general's mansion, then strode into the yard with a serious expression.

It was already an hour, and Yan Fengxiao, who was standing at the gate of the yard, saw that Qin Mingzhu was still sitting in her original position.

Seeing him come back, Qin Mingzhu blinked, a little surprised.

But the next moment, she stood up from the chair and walked straight towards him.

"Commander-in-Chief."

"Pearl."

The two men faced each other, one standing at the gate and the other standing in the yard, and they spoke almost at the same time.

Yan Fengxiao paused and then stopped talking, letting Qin Mingzhu speak first.

Qin Mingzhu's eyes curved into a smile, and she didn't seem angry at all about his sudden departure. Instead, she took out a purse from her bosom and placed it in Yan Fengxiao's hand.

"The governor will be sending troops to the border tomorrow. If you don't come, I was planning to deliver this item to you personally later."

"This is……"

Yan Fengxiao was stunned and took the purse in his hand.

The embroidery on the purse is very delicate, with a pair of mandarin ducks on it...

Mandarin ducks are playing in the water, each of their feathers is lifelike, and they are embracing each other.

"It contains your son's fetal hair, and... mine. I embroidered the purse myself. I hope the governor doesn't mind."

How could he dislike it?

Yan Fengxiao's eyes instantly became bright, especially the pair of mandarin ducks, which made him very happy.

How could he not understand the meaning of this!

"I don't have anything to give you, but..."

He lowered his eyes slightly, clenched the purse, and then carefully placed it close to his chest.

"Follow me..."

He directly grabbed Qin Mingzhu's hand and walked out with her.

Qin Mingzhu was pulled along with him and quickened her pace, a look of confusion on her face.

She sat there thinking for a long time before she came up with this idea. After all, when a person leaves, the mountains are high and the roads are long, and it is unknown when he will be able to return. She cannot let him forget her and the children.

So she decided to give him her son's fetal hair and a purse she embroidered. As long as these things were with him, he would be able to think of her and the child when he was free from fighting on the border.

As for the matter of marriage, since the current situation is not suitable, let's wait until he returns triumphantly.

Qin Mingzhu was directly placed on horseback.

She was stunned for a moment: "Governor, there is a carriage in the mansion, we can..."

"Need not."

Yan Fengxiao suddenly got on the horse from behind her.

Not only are they riding together, but they are riding together in the street!

Qin Mingzhu's cheeks flushed slightly instantly. Although she could ride a horse, this was her first time with someone else!

"drive!"

Yan Fengxiao put one hand around Qin Mingzhu's waist and grabbed the reins with the other hand, and the horse started running in an instant.

It was sunset, the sky was dim, and the sun was setting...

There were fewer pedestrians on the streets, and horses were running wildly on the streets, their speed getting faster and faster...

Inside the palace.

Qin Mingzhu looked at the magnificent and extremely luxurious hall and felt like she was dreaming.

Although she had attended some palace banquets with people from the Marquis' Mansion in her previous life, those were all in the harem, and she had never been to the Yangxin Palace where the emperor was.

The long rosewood table is covered with bright yellow cloud-patterned brocade, with a green jade brush washer and an enamel paperweight placed on the top of the table. A copper crane incense burner in the corner emits curling sandalwood fragrance, which mixes with the magnolia fragrance wafting in from the window, creating a quiet and peaceful atmosphere.

The Emperor of Southern Yan, dressed in a dragon robe, sat casually on the throne, looking at Qin Mingzhu with a scrutinizing look in his eyes, which made Qin Mingzhu feel uncomfortable all over and a chill ran down her spine.

Facing the majesty of the emperor, it would be a lie for Qin Mingzhu to say that she was not nervous.

She didn't look up, her posture was respectful and courteous.

"Your Majesty, your servant, greets you."

"Stand up."

Qin Mingzhu stood up, lowered her eyes slightly, and stood obediently beside Yan Fengxiao.

Facing a person who could decide her life or death with just one word, Qin Mingzhu was calm enough.

Behave with moderation, neither humble nor arrogant.

The Emperor of Southern Yan said nothing. He just looked at Qin Mingzhu for a while, then said to the eunuch beside him, "Please take a seat."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

The young eunuch brought a chair over and placed it next to Qin Mingzhu.

Qin Mingzhu frowned slightly and hesitated for a moment.

She subconsciously glanced at Yan Fengxiao and felt the man's hand on her shoulder. He patted her soothingly and asked her to sit down.

Qin Mingzhu nodded and sat up straight. In this atmosphere, she felt what it meant to be like living with a tiger when serving the emperor, feeling as if she were sitting on pins and needles.

"You are Qin Heng's only daughter. How is your father's health now?"

The Southern Yan Emperor's tone was gentle, with a hint of casual conversation.

Qin Mingzhu said, "My father's condition has worsened. Many doctors say he is terminally ill."

She told the truth without exaggeration.

The Southern Yan Emperor frowned, as if recalling something: "Have you seen the imperial physician?"

"Thanks to the Emperor's kindness, I have already summoned the imperial physician."

The Southern Yan Emperor sighed, a look of pity on his face. "Qin Heng was once a fierce general by my side. If he hadn't met with such an unfortunate accident, the Qin family wouldn't be so weak now. Your father was a rare and talented general that I have encountered in all these years. It's a pity that he ended up like this."

Qin Mingzhu said calmly, "It's all fate. My father often tells me that if I weren't disabled, I would be loyal to the emperor for the rest of my life, even if it meant death."

When the Emperor of Southern Yan heard her say this, he laughed softly, and that smile looked very easy-going.

"There's no such thing as a daughter of a general. I heard you started learning martial arts from your father when you were young. How's your skill level now?"

Qin Mingzhu quickly replied, "Your Majesty, you are too kind. What I have learned is just fancy moves. My father was afraid that I would be bullied, so he asked me to defend myself. I can't even use them."

"You are just like your father, modest. But your father raised you very well, and you are as beautiful as a flower. I saw you when you were a child. You had a chubby little face, quite cute..."

The Emperor of Southern Yan was going to continue asking.

Yan Fengxiao suddenly spoke.

"Your Majesty, I have brought you here. Please issue your order."

Qin Mingzhu was originally very clear-headed when facing the emperor, but suddenly her mind went blank for a moment.

Issue an edict, what edict?

Yan Fengxiao brought her all the way to the Yangxin Palace without saying a word, and brought her before the emperor. She couldn't figure out the purpose of his doing so for a while.

Maybe it’s not that I can’t think of it, but... I haven’t thought about it at all.

"I just chatted with her for a few sentences, and you can't wait?"

"Time is running out." Yan Fengxiao didn't give the emperor any face at all.