Chapter 293 Your Majesty, please come soon, don't keep me waiting too long.
Inside the imperial study, Xiao Mo was looking at the memorials handed to him by his ministers and the reply from the King of Qin.
After reading it, Xiao Mo put it down, took a sip of tea, and said to Wei Xun, "Tell the Ministry of Rites to proceed according to their set date, which is around the beginning of July, right? Then let the daughter of the Yan family and Princess Qinyang enter the palace."
"Yes, Your Majesty." Wei Xun nodded, quickly wrote it down, and was about to convey His Majesty's decree.
"Wait a minute," Xiao Mo called out to Wei Xun.
"What are your orders, Your Majesty?" Wei Xun asked, bowing.
"If I remember correctly, today is the Poetry and Lantern Festival?" Xiao Mo asked.
"Yes, Your Majesty," Wei Xun replied. "Tonight, every household in the capital will hang red lanterns, and many teahouses will hold poetry gatherings. It will be quite lively."
"Hmm." Xiao Mo stroked his chin, looking thoughtful.
"I have nothing to do, so go and make preparations. I'm going out for a stroll tonight," Xiao Mo said, raising his head.
"Huh?" Wei Xun was startled. "Is Your Majesty going out tonight?"
If he went out during the day, Wei Xun still wouldn't react.
But wouldn't it be too dangerous to go out at night?
"Nonsense, the Lantern Festival is only lively at night. If I don't go out at night, am I supposed to go out during the day?" Xiao Mo waved his hand. "It's settled then. I haven't gone out for a stroll at night in a long time. Just have a few guards accompany me."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Wei Xun wanted to offer some more advice, but seeing that His Majesty had made up his mind, he dared not say anything more.
However, the capital of Zhou is still very safe. Even at night, with guards following him, His Majesty will not encounter any accidents.
"However, Your Majesty," Wei Xun's eyes flickered, "should we invite Princess Qinyang to accompany us?"
"Hehe." Xiao Mo chuckled. "You old codger, are you trying to give me a headache? If we're going to invite Princess Qinyang, should we also invite the daughter of the Yan family?"
Wei Xun was stunned for a moment, then immediately slapped himself twice on the face: "Please forgive me, Your Majesty, this old servant was confused."
Just as His Majesty said, if Princess Qinyang is invited, then the daughter of the Yan family must also be invited; otherwise, it would be showing favoritism.
If the two imperial consorts accompany His Majesty on his excursions, things might get tense.
"Go and prepare. Remember, don't make too much of a fuss. Just like last time when you went on an incognito visit." Xiao Mo waved his hand.
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Wei Xun hurriedly left the Imperial Study.
However, Wei Xun's words just now reminded Xiao Mo.
I really can't invite the Yan family's daughter and Princess Qinyang to go together, but should I invite Jiang Rou?
After thinking about it, Xiao Mo felt that he really should invite them.
Although Xiao Mo thought that Fairy Jiang was so engrossed in swordsmanship that she probably wouldn't be interested in the Poetry and Lantern Festival.
Regardless, they had been practicing swordsmanship together these past few days, and this Fairy Jiang could be considered a half-friend.
Although the Poetry and Lantern Festival is not an important holiday, it is indeed lively. Asking her if she wanted to go was a way of showing respect.
Having made his decision, Xiao Mo set off for the Imperial Preceptor's residence.
Arriving at the gate of the Imperial Preceptor's residence, Xiao Mo knocked on the door.
Soon, a woman's voice came from inside the courtyard: "Come in."
Xiao Mo pushed open the door and walked in. Looking at the woman sitting on the stone bench with her eyes closed in meditation, he smiled and said, "It seems that Fairy Jiang is cultivating at all times."
Jiang Rou opened her eyes, looked at Xiao Mo, and slowly said, "What we cultivators need to do is cultivate. What else can we do?"
Your Majesty has good talent, but you should still work hard in your cultivation.
"If Your Majesty ever decides to relinquish your position as ruler of the Zhou Kingdom, I can recommend you to join the Myriad Swords Sect and truly embark on the path of cultivation."
"Let's talk about that later."
Xiao Mo politely declined.
If Xiao Mo didn't have the Hundred Lifetimes Book, he might still consider going to the Myriad Swords Sect.
But now, he can obtain resources from the Book of a Hundred Lifetimes, and with the Chaos Emperor Bone, he can cultivate by relying on the fortune of mountains and rivers.
Now, the identity of an emperor is not a constraint for him, but rather an asset. Going to a sect would be even less worthwhile.
Seeing that Xiao Mo refused, Jiang Rou didn't say anything, but just looked at Xiao Mo calmly: "Your Majesty, is there something you need from me today?"
“Nothing much.” Xiao Mo shook his head. “Today is the Poetry and Lantern Festival, similar to a lantern festival or temple fair. It’s very lively at night. I wonder if Fairy Jiang would like to go and take a look, so she can experience the local customs and culture of our Great Zhou.”
"I'm not interested," Jiang Rou said calmly.
"Alright then, I'll have to trouble you, Fairy." Xiao Mo didn't insist, as Jiang Rou's refusal was within his expectations.
"Is Your Majesty going out tonight?"
Looking into Xiao Mo's eyes, Jiang Rou asked.
“Yes, staying in this deep palace for too long can be a bit boring, so I’ll want to go out for a stroll,” Xiao Mo replied.
Hearing Xiao Mo's words, Jiang Rou lowered her head, seemingly deep in thought.
After a while, Jiang Rou looked up and asked, "Your Majesty, are you going out at night? Aren't you worried about your safety?"
"Of course I have guards with me."
"Your Zhou Kingdom's guards are as weak as chickens and ducks."
Jiang Rou said dismissively.
"Your Majesty, please come and pick me up when you leave the palace tonight."
"What does Fairy Jiang mean?" Xiao Mo was taken aback.
Don't misunderstand.
Jiang Rou turned her head away.
"I don't intend to attend your Zhou Kingdom's Poetry and Lantern Festival, but it would be troublesome if something happened to His Majesty. Does His Majesty understand?"
“.”
In Xiao Mo's opinion, she wanted to go, but was just too embarrassed to ask.
Unexpectedly, the disciples of the Ten Thousand Swords Sect are quite arrogant.
However, looking at her, Xiao Mo had a hidden urge to tease her: "There's really no need to trouble you, Fairy. Although those guards are not as good as you, they can still protect my safety. You can rest well, Fairy."
As he spoke, Xiao Mo was about to pretend to leave the Imperial Preceptor's residence.
But before Xiao Mo could take two steps, a long sword slammed down in front of him with a clang, blocking his path.
Jiang Qingyi stood in front of Xiao Mo, her jade hand resting on the hilt of her sword: "There's still some time before evening. I have some free time today, so let's practice swordsmanship together again."
“.”
Xiao Mo recalled the last time she sparred with him, her sword strikes penetrating to the bone, leaving him unable to get out of bed for a whole day, and he felt lingering fear.
"I suddenly feel that I would feel more at ease if the fairy could accompany me," Xiao Mo said after thinking for a moment.
Hearing Xiao Mo agree, the woman's lips curled up slightly beneath her veil.
"Since His Majesty insists that I go, then I will reluctantly agree."
She drew her longsword and entered the room, her voice echoing throughout the Imperial Preceptor's residence.
"Your Majesty, please come soon, don't keep me waiting too long."
(End of this chapter)
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