Chapter 1127: Grand Finale: Return of the Old Friend (35)
Luo Tan had grown up with the Luo family, and possessed a deep sense of heroism and courage. The more dangerous the situation, the less fearful she became. Her words stirred the blood of everyone in the palace. Even the maids and eunuchs of Weiyang Palace knelt, vowing to live and die with the imperial palace.
It's not that desperate.
Shen Miao sat in the center of the hall. The hall was spacious, but too spacious, making it seem a bit empty. Pei Lang sat to one side, flipping through memorials. Shen Miao was inside, looking at some documents that had been delivered by court officials at noon. As for Luo Tan, he was fiddling with a nine-linked ring he had found from somewhere. Aunt Tao and Eunuch Deng stood to one side, constantly reheating their tea. They each seemed to be preoccupied with their own affairs, but they were quite busy.
It also diluted the tense atmosphere a little.
But it was only a few, because from time to time the guards would come to report what the current situation in the city was like. Those bandits were indeed brutal, slaughtering civilians everywhere, as if they were going against the royal family, causing panic everywhere. Fortunately, Shen Miao deployed most of the guards, as well as the city garrison, and they fought endlessly with those Lu family members, and for a while, it was unclear who had the upper hand.
These bandits were cunning. Some were trying to sow discord among the people, while others were secretly outflanked, attempting to attack the palace. Hearing the distant sounds of battle and the occasional shouts of soldiers, accompanied by the occasional flash of fire, it was impossible for anyone to remain truly calm.
It's like a bow, one moment stretched to its full length, the next relaxed, and finally drawn to perfection. Every movement tugs at the heart, making it difficult to find peace.
The night was extremely long, so long that the green smoke from the incense burner had to float out very slowly, scattering in the air, giving off a quiet fragrance, but making people's hearts rise to their throats.
As the morning light faded, the noise outside gradually died down.
Eunuch Deng and Aunt Tao also looked relieved.
The leader of the Imperial Guards came in from outside and said to Shen Miao, "My dear Princess, the Lu family rebels have retreated outside the city, and the thieves in the city have been eliminated. The city garrison is currently comforting the people."
This means the crisis is over.
Luo Tan stretched lazily. She had fiddled with the Nine Rings all night, but couldn't solve them. It wasn't that she was stupid, but she hadn't focused on them all night, so it was a miracle she could solve them. She yawned, excited but also exhausted. "My little cousin, the crisis is over. I stayed with you all night, so I guess I deserve some credit."
Shen Miao raised her head. She was in better shape than Luo Tan. Although she looked a little tired, she wasn't that sleepy. She just smiled and said, "Everyone has worked hard. When His Highness returns, we will reward everyone according to their merits."
The head guard also smiled and said, "Your Highness, you have worked hard too."
Being able to remain calm and composed at such a critical moment, and even sitting with them in the palace for a night, in a way, was almost like fighting alongside them. A woman who could do this was always particularly admirable. Moreover, everyone could see clearly what kind of person Shen Miao had been these days. If it weren't for her leading and keeping Longye under control, I'm afraid Longye would be in chaos now.
Pei Lang also raised his head from the memorial, looked at Shen Miao and smiled slightly, as if he was relieved.
Aunt Tao was most concerned about Shen Miao's health, so she said, "Since everything is fine, Princess should rest first. Sitting all night without closing your eyes is unbearable for ordinary people, let alone two people." She came over to help Shen Miao.
Shen Miao was supported by Aunt Tao. Just as she took a step, she felt a sinking sensation in her stomach and she suddenly stopped.
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