HLnovel Chapter 81 is for you
Chapter 81 is for you
I slept without a dream, and when dawn broke, the sky was clear.
Shen Ruoyun got up early, only to find that Lin Yanshu had gotten up even earlier than him.
After washing up, he found that Lin Yanshu had dried and folded his clothes, and placed them neatly on the chair.
Lin Yanshu brought out breakfast from the kitchen: porridge and eggs.
Shen Ruoyun quickly went into her room to change her clothes and then rushed out to cook.
After finishing breakfast, Lin Yanshu got up and went to the kitchen. A little while later, he came back carrying a small bamboo basket.
The small bamboo basket contained cherries, which I estimate weighed about seven or eight pounds.
"I'm so sorry, the original box broke, so I had to use this one," Lin Yanshu explained apologetically.
After saying this, he took out a flower cake wrapped in yellow oil paper from the side and put it into the small bamboo basket.
"These flower cakes can't be kept for too long, so eat them as soon as possible. Remember to drink plenty of water to avoid getting a sore throat."
Shen Ruojun nodded hurriedly in agreement and immediately reached out to take the heavy little bamboo basket.
I was secretly thrilled, but I also felt a little embarrassed about taking food and gifts.
Lin Yanshu politely accompanied Shen Ruojun to the main entrance.
"If you're not comfortable staying over there, you can come and stay here."
Upon hearing this, Shen Ruoyun was slightly taken aback.
"OK, all right."
Watching Lin Yanshu's retreating figure, Shen Ruoyun subconsciously took two steps forward.
Then, as if suddenly remembering something, he called out, "Wait a minute!"
Lin Yanshu immediately stopped and turned to look at Shen Ruojun with a hint of doubt in his eyes.
Shen Ruojun quickly bent down, grabbed a handful of cherries from the basket, and jogged over to Lin Yanshu.
"this is for you."
Lin Yanshu was slightly taken aback, then reached out and took it, smiling and teasing.
"In ancient times, people would give red beans as gifts; it's quite unique of you to give cherries."
Shen Ruoyun looked up at the other person and scratched her head somewhat embarrassedly.
Even his usually thick, thick skin was flushed with a few blushes.
"Uh... I'm just passing on what I've learned."
Lin Yanshu stared at Shen Ruojun, his expression slightly serious.
"Wait for me a moment." With that, he turned and stepped into the courtyard.
Shen Ruoyun nodded, turned around, squatted down by the door, and began to count the ants.
She secretly wondered how many cherries she could still eat, excluding the handful she had just eaten.
Suddenly, there was a slight noise from the door behind me.
Shen Ruoyun immediately stood up and looked at Lin Yanshu behind her.
The other person was holding a bunch of red camellias, which were blooming like fire.
The bouquet must have been freshly cut; it was still glistening with dew.
Wrapped in a light brown paper, Lin Yanshu gently raised his hand and handed the bouquet to Shen Ruoyun.
"Jiangnan has nothing to offer, but I'll give you a sprig of spring. May you leave behind the twilight years and enjoy the warmth of spring year after year."
Shen Ruojun's eyes lit up, and she quickly took the flowers.
I thought I could make flower cakes when I got back.
Looking up at Lin Yanshu, he smiled and thanked her in return.
"Shallow to deep, joy lasts forever."
Lin Yanshu looked up at the smile on Shen Ruojun's face.
With handsome eyebrows and bright eyes, his gaze was captivating, and his elegant and extraordinary appearance was a gift from heaven.
"I have a courtyard in the south of the city. If you have time, I'll invite you to see the crabapple blossoms next time."
Upon hearing Lin Yanshu's words, Shen Ruojun would not refuse and nodded in response.
"Okay, I'll definitely go next time. I'll head back now."
On set…
"Your Majesty!! That traitor Gao Zhi has dared to lead his troops and brazenly attack Yancheng!"
Their wolfish ambitions are obvious. If we do not send troops to encircle and annihilate them now...
Given time, he will surely become a major threat to our dynasty!
Minister of War Li Mao knelt down and kowtowed anxiously, shouting at the top of his lungs.
However, at that moment, an official from the Ministry of Revenue quickly stepped forward and loudly refuted him.
"Your Majesty, you must not send troops lightly!"
Our army is currently facing a shortage of manpower and food supplies.
Moreover, the northern region has recently been frequently ravaged by floods.
If funds and supplies are not allocated in time for disaster relief and rescue, it could lead to even greater chaos!
"Your Majesty! If we do not completely eliminate the internal troubles now, it may be too late once they become too powerful!"
"Your Majesty! The Beirangi tribe has colluded with other tribes and has repeatedly invaded our borders."
We humbly beseech Your Majesty to swiftly dispatch troops, expel the foreign invaders, and preserve the integrity of our land!
Another general stepped forward and passionately volunteered for the battle.
For a time, the entire court was filled with a great deal of noise and bustle.
Various voices rose and fell, creating a noisy and chaotic scene.
Gao Hao sat on the high throne, his brows furrowed.
I raised my right hand and gently rubbed my temples, feeling incredibly annoyed by the noise.
Finally, amidst the commotion, Gao Hao slammed his hand on the armrest of the dragon throne and roared angrily.
"Alright, all of you shut up! The Ministry of Revenue shall immediately investigate and calculate how much silver is needed."
If that's not enough, then an additional 20% tax will be levied.
That concludes today's matter. If there is nothing else, the court may adjourn.
Having said that, he suddenly stood up, flicked his sleeves, and left without looking back.
Watching the emperor's departing figure.
The court officials looked at each other, at a loss for what to do.
After the morning court session, Gao Hao originally intended to go to the Imperial Study, but then changed his mind and went to Changming Palace instead.
"Cough cough cough..." Qin Zijian covered his mouth with his hand and coughed lightly a few times.
The sound was soft, yet exceptionally clear in the quiet room.
He slightly raised his hand and slowly cut off the bell hanging by the bed.
Just then, footsteps approached from outside the door.
Gao Hao hurriedly stepped into the palace gate, his pace quickening involuntarily.
As soon as I entered the room, a clear and melodious bell sound reached my ears.
Looking in the direction of the sound, one could see Qin Zijian cutting off the bells that he had specially ordered to be hung in the room, one by one.
Without hesitation, he threw it into the brazier beside him.
Upon seeing this, Gao Hao felt a surge of displeasure.
He strode forward, reached out his right hand, and snatched the scissors from Qin Zijian's hand, which she had not yet put down.
He gripped the scissors tightly, struggling to control the anger surging within him.
Why cut off these bells?
Gao Hao stared wide-eyed at Qin Zijian, his voice accusatory.
Qin Zijian slowly turned around, his face pale.
He didn't look at Gao Hao, but casually took a bowl of medicine soup from the maid beside him.
He tilted his head back and drank it all in one gulp, without even flinching.
He put the bowl down before answering slowly, "I don't like it."
Upon hearing this, Gao Hao could no longer contain his emotions.
He forcefully slammed the scissors in his hand onto the brazier.
With a loud "bang," the brazier overturned, and hot coals splattered everywhere.
Even so, he still tried his best to suppress the anger in his heart.
"You don't like it? If you really didn't like it, then why did you try to kill yourself in the first place?"
Gao Hao said through gritted teeth, his eyes flashing with a mixture of anger and disappointment.
On his forehead, veins bulged out like writhing dragons, as if they were about to burst through his skin!
Its grotesque and twisted appearance was chilling.
He clenched his teeth and squeezed out a question.
"Do you dislike this bell, or do you dislike the bell I gave you?"
Every word seemed to roar out from the depths of his throat, carrying endless resentment.
Qin Zijian glanced at him, a slight smile playing on her lips, and replied softly.
"I don't like you."