The relaxed expression on Fenglai's face gradually disappeared. If there was anything else that could make the Qingliang Palace look chaotic in Yingchun's eyes, it would be only one thing: "Is a war about to start?"
"......" Xixin and Yingchun, who were standing aside, suddenly raised their heads and looked at each other after hearing what Fenglai said. For some reason, they felt that the other person's thoughts at this moment should be exactly the same as theirs: they must protect Fenglai and keep her away from this place that is about to fall into danger and chaos.
Tang Chen nodded and walked towards the roses in the courtyard that were well cared for by them and filled the whole garden with fragrance. He said, "Well, the war is about to begin. So, we have to send you away immediately."
Feng Lai sighed softly and ordered, "Yingchun, Xixin, didn't you hear what the princess said? Go into the house and pack your things."
"Yes, Princess."
If it hadn't been for the suddenness of the incident, Tang Chen wouldn't have wanted them to leave so hastily. Thinking back to the scene when Feng Lai entered the mansion that day, he couldn't believe how the world had become in just a year. "Regardless, I still want to thank the princess for her help with Qingliang Valley. All we can do now is to escort her safely. I hope the princess will forgive me."
Feng Lai chuckled softly, his brows relaxed, and he took Tang Chen's hand. With a hint of apology in his voice, he said, "...I was indeed too willful in the past. I have been thinking seriously about many things during this period. In the past, I was too self-centered and failed to see the responsibility that would accompany me throughout my life of wealth and prosperity. After returning to Shu, I will write to my father and ask him to secretly assist you."
Tang Chen held Feng Lai's hand and said, "Tang Chen is here. Thank you, Princess, for your generosity."
Feng Lai shook his head slightly. "You don't have to thank me. There's someone in your mansion he'll never let go of. He won't abandon her." Even if Feng Lai hadn't mentioned it, the King of Shu wouldn't have left Qingliang Valley alone. Although the Duke of Liang's family's visit to Qingliang Valley was a secret operation, the King of Shu was completely focused on the Duke of Liang's wife. He would surely have noticed that the Duke of Liang and his wife in the capital were actually impersonators.
Tang Chen had heard Liang Shuyi talk about Princess Fenglai's mother and the Duke of Liang's wife before. Her mother had a prejudice against the Duke's wife, so it seemed Fenglai also disliked them. Princess Fenglai's initiative to meet the Duke's wife was quite surprising. "Princess, have you already met the Duke's wife?"
Feng Lai said, "She is my elder after all. I've paid my respects to her several times when I've had time. Although I don't want to admit it, after just a few meetings and conversations, I've found that compared to my mother, she is indeed more fascinating. If possible, I really hope that I can be as lucky and blessed as the Duke's wife."
Tang Chen patted Feng Lai's hand gently and said, "The princess and the Duke's wife are both kind people. Heaven will not treat the princess unfairly."
If Qiu Liang and Feng Lai weren't destined to be together, Tang Chen would have really wanted to bring them together. But if there's no fate, there's no fate. You can't force fate.
Feng Lai heaved a sigh of relief and said, "Alright, there's no need to say these polite words. Besides taking care of the children, I think you have a lot of things to do now, so I won't keep you here. I'll have them pack their things as soon as possible, and I won't waste any time."
Tang Chen said apologetically, "I don't know if I can see you off on the day the princess leaves. This small gift is not much of a token of respect, I hope the princess will accept it."
"This is?"
Tang Chen smiled and checked in the brocade box he brought with him. He introduced it, "This is the floating light brocade that my old friend left me. This is the last piece left. If the princess doesn't mind, it might be useful for her wedding in the future."
When Tang Chen opened the brocade box just now, Feng Lai saw the contents gleaming in the sunlight, as if concealed by a golden cloud. She had never expected it to be the legendary Floating Light Brocade. The crafting technique for Floating Light Brocade had long been lost, and only a few pieces remained in the world. Although she didn't know how Tang Chen came by this rare treasure, she couldn't accept it. "I may not understand this, but Shu is, after all, a nation of merchants. This Floating Light Brocade is a rare treasure. It's too valuable. I can't accept it."
Tang Chen guessed that Princess Fenglai would refuse, so he said, "Princess, please accept it. They say a sword is a gift to a hero. I hope that when you see this floating brocade, you will remember the time you spent in this mansion and the words you said to Tang Chen today. I believe the owner of this floating brocade will also be willing to give it to you."
Judging from the implication of Tang Chen's words, the owner of this floating brocade should be dead now. Looking at this beautiful and rare treasure, Feng Lai had to admit that he was tempted. After thinking it over for a while, Feng Lai did not delay any longer and said, "...Thank you."
After handing the item over, Tang Chen felt a sense of relief. It wasn't that she had any issues with the Floating Light Brocade, or that it had brought back any negative memories. It was simply that from the very beginning, she felt she owed Feng Lai something, and she wanted to do her best to make amends. Now that she had accepted the item, she could finally breathe a sigh of relief. "To be honest, we didn't spend much time together, and that's a bit of a shame."
Feng Lai said, "There's nothing to regret. Even if time goes by, we may not become close friends. I'm lucky to have this casual friendship."
They were originally from two different worlds, and no matter what, they could not fully understand each other's feelings. So, as Feng Lai said, this nodding acquaintance was enough: "Yes, thank goodness. Then, Tang Chen will take his leave first. I wish the princess a safe journey."
"Thank you, see you again."
…Jiang Wanying watched Tang Chen go to see Princess Fenglai with a heavy heart, and then watched her leave with a brisk pace. She couldn't help but say, "Besides Princess Fenglai, there shouldn't be anyone else in this palace who needs you to personally send off."
"That's right. Three days. I haven't told Nianqing yet about asking for help from him, so I don't know if it's too late," Tang Chen said. None of this really mattered. What mattered was whether she could find a trustworthy team to escort Feng Lai and the others away in three days. She had already spoken to the black market owner, so he would take care of it. On this side, she had to immediately go to Wang Nianqing and see if she could spare a few people to help.
When Jiang Wanying saw Tang Chen say this with a very calm expression, the smile on her face gradually disappeared: "...I thought you had already arranged it!"
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