Chapter 451: King Rui (1)
Early the next morning, Chen Xin and Luo Xueyan followed Shen Qiu into the palace. They didn't return until the afternoon, when Emperor Wenhui reinstated several officials and returned the tiger talisman to Chen Xin. The Shen family soldiers who had been assigned to the Imperial Guard were once again in Shen Xin's hands, but he wasn't particularly happy.
Pain is the best way to sharpen one's will. In the harsh environment of Xiaochun City, he trained the disorganized Luo family army into an outstanding force. Compared to two years ago, Chen Xin seemed even more indifferent to fame and fortune. He didn't show much emotion at Emperor Wenhui's practice of giving a sweet date after a slap in the face.
However, not long after Shen Xin and Luo Xueyan entered the palace, the Shen residence unexpectedly sent someone to Shen Miao's residence, inviting her back for a visit. Shen Miao ignored them, simply telling the servants to pretend they were away. The Shen family's informants waited for a long time, but received no response. First, they pleaded at the door, claiming it was all a misunderstanding, then later, they denounced the Shen Xin couple as heartless and unfilial, unfilial descendants. Hearing this, Luo Ling frowned. Luo Tan, impulsive as he was, immediately rushed out and launched a barrage of abuse at the Shen family. Luo Tan had grown up bickering with the girls in Xiaochun City, so his words were naturally snarky. He repeated the Shen family's previous actions of taking advantage of their misfortunes, leaving the Shen family blushing. Finally, unable to bear the gossip and criticism from the surrounding people, they fled with their tails between their legs.
After Chen Xin and the others returned, Shen Miao informed them of this matter. Chen Xin was silent for a moment, then waved his hand and instructed Mo Qing to arrange more guards at the gate of the mansion in the future. He was so ruthless and unsympathetic. This was exactly what Luo Tan liked, and she applauded.
Luo Xueyan said at the dinner table, "In three days it will be tribute day, and we all need to go to the palace. Let's have the tailor come over this afternoon to make some new clothes, especially for Tan'er and Jiaojiao. We haven't been in Dingjing for two years, and we don't know what fabrics and styles are in fashion these days. We can't be left behind." At the end, she looked at Shen Miao with a look of considerable satisfaction. If two years ago everyone still considered Shen Miao a fool, now, after two years, she had completely transformed. With such beauty and elegance, coupled with her all-encompassing demeanor, even the princess would be three points inferior to her.
"Let's go into the palace!" Luo Tan said excitedly. "Then I can see the people in the palace. Maybe I can also see people from Qin and Daliang? I heard that the people of Qin are all tall, and the members of the Daliang royal family are even more beautiful. I wonder how many of them I can see this time?"
Luo Xueyan laughed: "We in Mingqi are not bad people either. If Tan'er sees a young man he likes at the tribute banquet, your aunt and uncle will also ask for you."
Luo Tan did not feel embarrassed or ashamed when she heard about her life-long event. Instead, she said, "I'm not in a hurry. But my little cousin needs to think about it seriously. I don't like those people in Xiaochun City. There are many noble young men in Dingjing City. If there is someone my little cousin likes, he should think about me first." She looked at Shen Miao with a mischievous smile.
Shen Miao glanced at her and said nothing. On the other hand, Luo Ling, who was standing beside her, paused with his chopsticks in his hand, his eyes hesitant.
By the afternoon, a tailor had indeed arrived to make clothes for them. Emperor Wenhui had rewarded Chen Xin handsomely during his recent visit to the palace, hoping to win him over. Among them were several rolls of high-quality cloth, perfect for making clothes. Since it was already late autumn, Luo Xueyan had the tailor take measurements and make several pieces for each of the two girls, including winter clothes. She also selected a large amount of jewelry, determined to dress the two girls beautifully.
In reality, Luo Xueyan hadn't done this intentionally. Tribute was a major event. Ming Qi had to present itself as a wealthy and powerful nation to Qin and Daliang. Civil and military officials, along with their wives and children, were required to dress lavishly, not to disgrace Ming Qi. Otherwise, they would be condemned as sinners.
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