Chapter 1101: Grand Finale: Return of an Old Friend (9)
Because I became a mother, I became braver and stronger, and I was able to take on responsibilities and keep my mind steady.
While she was talking to Empress Xian De, Aunt Tao came hurriedly from outside. She seemed a little anxious, but her face was full of joy that she couldn't hide. She smiled and said, "Congratulations, Your Majesty, congratulations, Princess. News just came from the previous court that victory has been reported from the Thirteen Capitals of Youzhou. His Royal Highness has won!"
"Really?" Empress Xian De stood up suddenly. She was usually calm and composed, but now she was a little bewildered.
Aunt Tao nodded vigorously: "His Majesty is very happy and is granting amnesty to the whole country."
"God bless you!" Luo Tan clasped his hands together and murmured.
The news of victory arrived after the capture of the Thirteen Capitals of Youzhou. What did that signify? It meant that this war, which had lasted for over half a year, might soon be completely quelled. The soldiers could return home, and on the other hand, this chaotic world would finally be unified, and the grand ambition of hegemony might soon become a reality.
Shen Miao stroked her belly, and joy welled up in her heart. She knew that Xie Jingxing would definitely be able to do it.
Aunt Tao smiled and looked at Shen Miao again: "Don't worry, Princess. His Royal Highness has sent a letter over. The messenger will deliver it to you in a moment."
“This really makes me envious.” Empress Xian De teased Shen Miao, “Instead of sending a message to me and the Emperor, you’re just thinking about your own wife. You’ve earned the title of sibling for nothing.”
Luo Tan also said: "That's right, you don't even consider other people's feelings."
"Don't be disappointed, Miss Luo." Aunt Tao, perhaps in high spirits due to the good news, continued the conversation for the first time today, "There is also a letter for you. It seems that the young master of the Gao family sent someone to deliver it."
Luo Tan was puzzled: "Gao Yang? What kind of message did he send me?"
Shen Miao and Empress Xian De looked at each other, smiled and shook their heads.
The news of victory from the Thirteen Capitals of Youzhou filled Longye with joy. Emperor Yongle even held a palace banquet, a first for the emperor, which had not been held for a long time. It was a very lively occasion.
Shen Miao did not participate in this palace banquet.
Firstly, the fact that she was pregnant had never been publicized. She had been living in the palace, and although there had been speculation outside, Empress Xian De protected her very well. Eventually, people's enthusiasm for her gradually waned, and their curiosity faded. Secondly, a palace banquet was not suitable for Shen Miao, who was pregnant at the time. If something went wrong midway, it would be even worse.
Besides, she wanted to go back early to read Xie Jingxing's "letter from home".
Xie Jingxing's "letters home" had rarely arrived since the start of the war and the tense situation. Perhaps it was too troublesome to deliver a letter, so he hadn't written to her in two months.
Shen Miao opened the letter.
The letter wasn't anything special. It just said he was doing well, boasted about his own achievements, and, incidentally, criticized Fu Xiuyi as worthless. He said that Fu Xiuyi, aside from his skill in the fight for the throne, was a complete mess when it came to governing the country. The Ming Qi court was in such disarray that there was no need to worry too much.
Then Mrs. Mei was mentioned.
It was rumored that Fu Xiuyi was praising Madam Mei so highly that even the Mingqi court was buzzing with rumors. Madam Mei had previously been considered a mere figurehead in the harem. But within a few months, she had become freely accessible to Fu Xiuyi's imperial study. Fu Xiuyi seemed to view her not just as a beautiful woman but also as a fortunate general. He even attributed several of his "victories" to Ye Mei.
Ye Mei now reigns supreme in the Ming Qi court, having her way with everyone she chooses. She truly despises everyone except Fu Xiuyi. Fu Xiuyi also indulges her, seemingly because he truly thinks she's beautiful and intelligent, but also because of Ye Mei's abilities.
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