Chapter 1124: Grand Finale: Return of an Old Friend (32)
The people downstairs were silent for a moment, and then they cheered together, the cheers were so loud that they seemed to break through the sky!
Everyone loves victory. The people need comfort, and even more so, a powerful oath. In the absence of the monarch, this woman was able to shoulder the heavy responsibility, demonstrating both courage and boldness. This is both admirable and reassuring.
He actually seemed very supportive.
The civil and military officials standing behind her were all moved by this scene.
Such is the power of words. This woman seemed to be able to stir people's hearts. She stirred the most passionate part of people's hearts, making their blood boil, and invisibly, she made the gate of Longye City even stronger.
Shen Miao turned and left.
Over the next few days, the rumors in Longye had died down. Even if there were those who stirred up trouble, the people would immediately refute them. After all, that day, Shen Miao had personally ascended the palace tower under such dangerous circumstances, and her words were inspiring. As long as the people settled down, the power of the people's hearts would be revealed.
However, the Lu Ye rebels intensified their attacks outside the city, and they looked extremely crazy.
Shen Miao had to look after the daily memorials while arranging for the Imperial Guards to reinforce the city defenses. She was busy all day long. She was also pregnant and felt a little overwhelmed.
One day, she had just woken up early when she saw Luo Tan running in. As soon as he saw her, he said, "Little cousin, someone is here to see you."
Shen Miao frowned: "Who?" She was in the palace, and now, apart from a few words with the court officials during her daily court sessions, no one came to visit her on purpose. She had even fewer relatives and friends in Longye, and the best ones were all in the palace.
"I'll help you go out and see." Luo Tan said.
Luo Tan helped Shen Miao out and into the main hall, where they saw a man sitting at the table. Jingzhe was pouring tea for him. The man was dressed in a fluttering blue robe, still as elegant and proud as he remembered.
Shen Miao lost her voice and asked, “Mr. Pei?”
Pei Lang turned his head.
It had been nearly a year since they'd last met, and so much had happened in that time. Pei Lang's decision to leave had, in some ways, been the best choice. After all, given the memories of their previous lives, no one knew how they should feel about facing each other.
When he saw Shen Miao, he smiled faintly: "I heard that Longye is in trouble and the palace is in danger. Although I don't have any special skills, I can at least share some of the burden."
Shen Miao frowned and didn’t speak for a while.
Pei Lang smiled, "Don't overthink it. I'm from Mingqi, so in Daliang, we're at least from the same hometown. Besides, we were teacher and student back then, so it's not like we're completely strangers. This time, just consider it as me helping a neighbor."
He looked at her with a smile on his face, as if nothing had happened. Shen Miao carefully looked at him and saw that he looked calm, as if he had let go of the past. She couldn't help but feel relieved.
To Shen Miao, that past was now almost a distant memory. She was more concerned about the future. Pei Lang's appearance could indeed help her share many of her difficulties.
She said, "I owe you another favor." Last time, it was Pei Lang who blocked the knife for her.
Pei Lang whispered, "Debt?" He smiled again and said, "It's good to think so." When he raised his head and looked at Shen Miao, he said, "Don't waste time. Let's start dealing with the most important matter in Longye now."
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The most important task in Longye right now was, of course, to eliminate the remnants of the rebels and protect the safety of the people within the city. The wars were causing a constant stream of court affairs, and the memorials were endless. It was already difficult for the pregnant Shen Miao to handle everything. Furthermore, she was about to give birth and truly couldn't handle such a commotion.
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