Chapter 846: Chapter 851, Chapter 852: Nalan Yiren Arrives (Part 2)
Wei Linchun raised his hand to bring the junior official forward and asked, "Is there something you need?"
The junior official raised his hand and approached, saluting the two of them, then looked at Wei Linchun and said, "Lord Prefect, a letter from the Court has arrived at the government office, and Lord Song invites you to come over."
"Oh, what letter?" Wei Linchun asked again.
The junior official glanced at Yi Qianchi.
Wei Linchun feigned anger: "Landlord Yi is not an outsider, no need for secrecy, speak."
"Yes." The junior official said, "In the middle of last month, the people in the Capital petitioned, and His Majesty issued a decree to abdicate, willing to cede the throne to King Wei. King Wei accepted Heaven’s mandate and agreed to the abdication of His Majesty, and the abdication ceremony will be held on the seventh of next month. Chancellor Geng requires officials from all regions to submit a congratulatory message before the ceremony. "
Upon hearing this, both Wei Linchun and Yi Qianchi were shaken; a voice simultaneously echoed in their hearts.
King Wei is going to ascend the throne.
"Understood, you may leave, I will come immediately." Wei Linchun said.
"I take my leave."
After the junior official left, Yi Qianchi noticed that the servants in the mansion had not left, and immediately realized he had other matters besides bringing the junior official, so he asked, "Do you also have something to report?"
The servant nodded, bowed, and said, "Master, a letter from the young lady has arrived."
Saying this, she took a letter out of her chest and handed it to Yi Qianchi.
Yi Qianchi received the letter, initially planning to read it after Wei Linchun left, but considering that Wei Linchun had not avoided him earlier, it would not be right to avoid him now.
He then read the letter in front of Wei Linchun.
Upon seeing the letter from Yi Shiyin stating she was pregnant, Yi Qianchi couldn’t hide his excitement and exclaimed, "Heavens bless, ancestors bless, Xiaolu is finally pregnant."
Wei Linchun, who was planning to leave, was momentarily stunned upon hearing this. Recently, he learned that Yi Qianchi’s daughter, married as a concubine to King Wei, is nicknamed Xiaolu.
Now that she is pregnant, the Yi family’s position is even more secure.
King Wei will soon be Emperor, and Yi Qianchi will be the Emperor’s father-in-law.
"Congratulations Yi, congratulations Yi, soon you will have a royal grandson in your arms." Wei Linchun quickly congratulated Yi Qianchi.
"Thank you for your kind words, Lord Wei." Yi Qianchi sincerely hoped Xiaolu would give him a royal grandson.
Besides mentioning she was pregnant in the letter, Yi Shiyin also invited him and his mother to the Capital to attend the abdication ceremony next month.
...
Time flew by quickly, and it was now late July.
In the master bedroom of the Prince Wei’s Mansion, all was in disarray.
Chen Mo was as usual entangled with Yue Ruyan. Both being Upper-Grade Martial Artists, neither had to hold back when together, allowing them to be quite indulgent.
After struggling together for nearly half an afternoon, Yue Ruyan pushed Chen Mo away, her face flushed and radiant, unable to resist complaining, "All you do is mess around; now in this heat, I have to take another bath."
Chen Mo pulled her back into his arms and kissed her cheek fiercely, laughing, "Haven’t you felt your strength growing recently? Take a break; we’ll bathe together later."
"Enough, starting tomorrow, you’re not allowed to touch me; I’m finding they’re all resenting me for stealing their time." Though Yue Ruyan didn’t mind much, living under the same roof meant constantly seeing each other, and she wished to maintain good relations.
"Oh, you’re so cruel." Embracing his beautiful partner, Chen Mo said, "Then let’s indulge ourselves today."
Yue Ruyan: "..."
Just as Chen Mo was planning to continue his antics.
There was a knock at the door, and a maid’s voice sounded:
"Prince, someone came from the government office, saying a woman came looking for the Prince, but didn’t identify herself, only saying she knew the Prince. Seeing her beauty and strength, the office didn’t dare drive her away, and came to inquire."
"A very beautiful woman?" Listening to this, Yue Ruyan’s eyes showed suspicion as she looked at Chen Mo, as if asking where he had found another woman.
Chen Mo frowned and asked, "What does she look like?"
"The office didn’t describe in detail, just said her face is quite fair." The maid replied.
"A very beautiful woman with a fair face?"
For a moment, Chen Mo couldn’t recall who it might be.
But since someone was looking for him, Chen Mo decided to go see for himself.
As he walked past the back hall, all the women in the hall gave Chen Mo strange looks, as if questioning which woman he was involved with this time, especially since he had been in the Capital recently.
In the Capital City Government Office, the chief officer warmly entertained the lady.
Although King Wei was admired throughout the world, his fondness for women was widely known.
The fair-skinned, conspicuously beautiful lady before them, dressed unlike in Song-style clothing, might very well be one of King Wei’s women; the chief officer, adhering to the principle of better safe than sorry, dared not show any hint of negligence.
After some time, footsteps sounded outside the hall, and a tall, slender figure walked in, speaking, "Miss Nalan, is it you?"
The chief officer instantly felt grateful for his foresight in notifying King Wei and held onto a shred of hopeful anticipation.
Perhaps his performance this time might impress King Wei.
Nalan Yiren wore a short-sleeved cloak, with a wide felt belt around her waist. The overall blue tone was accented with white lines and silver trim. Her lower half was a colorful apron, resembling a pleated skirt, which made her look slender and graceful.
"King Wei, it’s been a long time." Upon hearing the voice, Nalan Yiren turned, seeing Chen Mo, displayed some slight awkwardness before quickly suppressing it, making herself appear composed, even offering a smile.
"Long... time... no see..."
Chen Mo was quite surprised, not at seeing Nalan Yiren again, but at her current attire.
She was not hidden in a black robe, nor carrying those bamboo cages, and most importantly, she was not wearing her half-face mask.
If Chen Mo hadn’t seen her true appearance before, without her speaking, he likely wouldn’t have recognized her at a glance.
Chen Mo had many questions.
He turned his head to see, intending to dismiss the people in the government office, only to find the chief officer and those in the hall had already departed, leaving only him and Nalan Yiren.
"What is it, King Wei... don’t want to see me?" Seeing Chen Mo’s reaction, Nalan Yiren felt somewhat displeased.
"Of course not." Chen Mo quickly replied and then said, "I’m just surprised at your attire, where’s your mask, why not wear it?"
"I am a woman, dressing like this is quite normal, isn’t it?" Nalan Yiren raised an eyebrow, saying, "Besides, my deep grievance is avenged, what need have I for a mask."
With this, she muttered internally, my true face was long shown to you, the mask is no longer necessary.
"That’s not what I meant, I was just surprised. Didn’t I give you my token back then? Why didn’t you come directly to Prince Wei’s Mansion when you reached the Capital, but came to the government office looking for me?" Chen Mo asked.
"Didn’t you say back then the position of Great Song State Preceptor would always await me? Naturally, I come to the government office seeking you." Nalan Yiren held back another thought; coming to the office was official, but visiting your mansion, what would that imply?
Nalan Yiren certainly didn’t want to seem cheap.
Chen Mo wasn’t a fool; as someone experienced with women, upon hearing Nalan Yiren’s words, he could guess what was on her mind.
He touched his nose, a smile appeared on his face, and he said, "Miss Nalan, you have finally arrived, I’ve been waiting for you a while.
However, the position of Great Song State Preceptor is no more."
Upon hearing this, Nalan Yiren frowned, curious about his meaning.
As she wondered.
Chen Mo smiled brightly, "The Xin Dynasty needs a State Preceptor, do you want the role?"
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