bayedsolid Chapter 36 "We will never forget Miss Lin's great kindness!"
Chapter 36 "We will never forget Miss Lin's great kindness!"
Lin Xiaoqian accepted Murong Yi's invitation and, after carefully dressing up, went to the teahouse as scheduled. She wore a light pink silk dress with delicate plum blossom patterns embroidered on the hem, and a moon-white gauze cloak draped over it, appearing and disappearing as she walked, like a fairy descending to earth. A mutton-fat jade hairpin adorned her hair, further highlighting her beautiful face and refined temperament.
Murong Yi was waiting in the private room of the teahouse early on. He was dressed in a royal blue brocade robe with delicate cloud patterns embroidered with silver thread on the collar and cuffs. He had a dark silk ribbon tied around his waist, and his sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes exuded both heroic spirit and refined elegance.
The moment Lin Xiaoqian stepped into the private room, Murong Yi's gaze was fixed on her, his eyes filled with surprise and tenderness.
"Miss Lin, you've arrived." Murong Yi stood up to greet her, her voice filled with undisguised joy.
Lin Xiaoqian gave a slight curtsy and said with a smile, "How could Qianqian dare not come when Your Highness has invited me?"
The two sat facing each other, with steaming hot tea and delicate pastries already laid out on the table. The aroma of tea rose and filled the entire private room. Murong Yi personally picked up the teapot and poured a cup of tea for Lin Qianqian, her movements elegant and skillful.
"The success of this attempt to recruit the emperor is entirely due to Miss Lin's wisdom and decisiveness," Murong Yi said sincerely, looking at her with earnest eyes.
Lin Qianqian took a sip of tea and replied with a smile, "Your Highness is too kind. If it weren't for Your Highness's strong support, I would have been helpless on my own. Besides, this is what everyone wants. Those bandits have a heart that yearns for good. Giving them a chance to reform is a blessing for the court and the people."
Murong Yi nodded slightly, recalling the hardships of the past, and couldn't help but feel a surge of emotions: "Yes, we have gone through many twists and turns, but now we have finally achieved our goal. I still remember when we first arrived in Jiangnan, facing those fierce mountain bandits, I was also full of worries, fearing that something might happen to you."
Lin Xiaoqian felt a warmth rise in her heart as she listened, and her cheeks flushed slightly: "I will always remember Your Highness's care and protection. In fact, in the process of getting along with the bandits, I found that they also have their own helplessness and suffering. As long as we reason with them and appeal to their emotions, they are willing to walk the right path."
As they sipped tea, the two chatted about the details of the amnesty, sometimes laughing, sometimes sighing. They discussed everything from the scenic beauty of Jiangnan to the lives of ordinary people, from the court's policies to their aspirations for the future. Before they knew it, sunlight streamed through the window, adding a bright touch to their warm scene.
Outside the teahouse, the streets were bustling with people, but inside the private room, they were immersed in a rare tranquility and joy, as if all the world's troubles were irrelevant to them. They only wished that this moment of beauty could last, and that in the days to come, they could walk hand in hand, facing the unknown storms and challenges together.
On the other side, Zhao Xiong and the others also received the imperial decree of amnesty. Zhao Xiong unfolded the bright yellow imperial edict and read it word by word. His face first showed an expression of disbelief, which was then replaced by ecstatic joy. His originally resolute and somewhat wild face was now slightly red with excitement, and his eyes were also a little moist.
"Brothers, the imperial court has agreed to grant us amnesty! We finally don't have to live in fear and be despised anymore!" Zhao Xiong turned around and shouted to his brothers. The brothers were stunned at first, then burst into deafening cheers.
Zhao Xiong was filled with gratitude, knowing that all of this was inseparable from Lin Qianqian's efforts. "If it weren't for Miss Lin, we wouldn't have this turn of events today. She disregarded the danger, ventured deep into the mountain stronghold, treated us with honesty, and showed us this bright path. We will never forget her great kindness!" Zhao Xiong clenched his fists, his tone firm.
The thin brother beside him nodded repeatedly and said, "Big brother is right. Miss Lin is like our second parents. She gave us hope and showed us that we are not just bandits in these mountains. Now that the imperial court has offered amnesty, we must perform well and not let Miss Lin down."
The brothers echoed their sentiments, their faces beaming with anticipation and hope for the future. They began to imagine what life would be like after being granted amnesty: would they achieve great things in the army, or return to their hometowns to live a simple but peaceful life? Throughout all these imaginings, Lin Qianqian's figure always held a prominent place; it was she who, with her wisdom and kindness, changed the fate of this group of people who had once wandered in darkness.