OBS Chapter 385: Ancient Dimension, Cannon Fodder Jin 13, Whose Marriage Was Snatched Away by His Cousin
Chapter 385: Ancient Dimension, Cannon Fodder Jin 13, Whose Marriage Was Snatched Away by His Cousin
Under the cover of the night, all movements seemed to be shrouded in a mysterious veil. The female guards were like shadows hidden in the darkness, silently recording every detail they saw in a book.
From time to time, a few pigeons flapped their wings and flew up from some hidden place, drew a few imperceptible arcs in the air, and then flew back quietly.
Elsewhere, Xiao Jingrui sat quietly in front of the window, looking at the booklet in his hand.
This is what the Shi family girl does during the day, busy and fulfilling...
As for the female guard's report about Miaomiao tormenting the cousin, Xiao Jingrui just raised his eyebrows slightly after hearing it. In his opinion, the cousin had ill intentions, so wasn't it normal for Miaomiao to respond in that way?
However, that woman really shouldn't bother Miaomiao at the Shi family anymore...
Thinking of this, Xiao Jingrui called Xiao Shunzi, whispered a few words to him, and then asked him to do the work.
Although I don’t know why Miaomiao in this world wants to deal with that woman, but in the previous world, she lost her life because of that woman.
But it doesn’t matter. No matter what she thinks, I have to help her complete it.
The next day, Miaomiao woke up slowly just as the morning light was gently shining on the window lattice. She might have to go to the palace to meet the emperor today, so she didn't want to be too negligent.
After breakfast, time passed slowly. It was almost 9:00 PM. Just when Miaomiao was feeling confused and wondering if there were any follow-up arrangements for today, a palace servant finally came secretly to summon her, saying that the Concubine Dowager had summoned her.
Miaomiao packed up her things a bit, picked up a fairly thick booklet, and then followed the palace servants into an inconspicuous carriage and entered the palace.
Little did she know that Xiao Jingyuan had been waiting for her in the palace for a long time.
After the morning court, Xiao Jingyuan started to get busy. He used to be busy with official duties, but now he was trying on rows of exquisite and gorgeous clothes one by one.
Just to choose a piece of casual clothing that is not too deliberate, but amazing and memorable enough.
He felt that this one was too flashy and was afraid that it would scare his beloved girl; he felt that that one was too plain and would make him look too old.
Xiao Jingyuan tried the clothes on and looked at them over and over again. His usual decisive and majestic imperial demeanor had disappeared without a trace, and he looked like a nervous and awkward young boy who had just fallen in love.
Xiao Shunzi, who was serving on the side, looked at his master like this. He was originally just hesitant in his guess, but now he is extremely certain.
At this time, the head of the family looked really blessed.
During all these years that Your Majesty has been in power, has he ever bothered about any woman?
Even when the ministers in the court banged their heads against the pillars and begged for more palaces to be opened, he remained unmoved.
Now, I have been going back and forth so many times just to decide what clothes to wear and what jade crown to put on.
Miaomiao followed the palace servants all the way to the imperial study. The moment she stepped into the imperial study, she looked up and saw His Majesty sitting behind the desk. She was immediately filled with surprise.
She really didn't expect that this high and mighty emperor would be so handsome.
He was wearing clothes that were as elegant as green bamboo, exuding an otherworldly charm, as if incorporating the tranquility and elegance of the bamboo forest.
The clothes had a soft luster as the light and shadow played, which perfectly set off his handsome face.
Deep eyes, straight nose, strong yet elegant lines, the curve of the lips with just the right amount of warmth, a majestic yet refined temperament, making it difficult to look away after just one look.
The emperor, who was high above, seemed to see her coming, put down the scroll in his hand, stood up and walked towards Miaomiao.
After a brief moment of astonishment, Miaomiao came to her senses and subconsciously knelt down to pay her respects.
But who would have thought that as soon as she bent down slightly, the overly young emperor reached out and held her arm. The force was neither too strong nor too weak, just enough to prevent her from kneeling.
"No need to kneel down. What does Miss Shi want to see me about?"
The emperor's voice carried an innate majesty, but at this moment it was deliberately softened, and Miaomiao's heart felt more at peace.
"I am the current head of the Imperial Merchant Shi family. I earnestly request that the majority of the Shi family's assets be returned to the national treasury."
Miaomiao lowered her eyes and spoke softly. Although her voice was steady, she could not hide a hint of nervousness.
Once she enters this plane, she becomes a person of this plane and naturally has to abide by the laws and regulations here.
The palace was a place of strict etiquette. Even though His Majesty didn't allow her to kneel down at this moment, she still knew a thing or two about the rule of "not looking at the emperor's face".
Of course, she couldn't raise her eyes and look directly at the emperor. She could only stand there respectfully, waiting for the emperor's response.
At this moment, she would never have thought that a few years later, after her mourning period had just ended, this extremely noble Tianyan, whom she dared not look directly at, would not only be glared at by her without any scruples, but even kicked several times.
But now, Miaomiao was just anxiously waiting for the emperor's reply, and didn't even notice that her arm was still being supported by the other party and didn't seem to be taken away at all.
"Return it to the national treasury? My national treasury is currently full and not empty at all. I am definitely not someone who covets the money of my subjects.
"Miss Shi, are you acting this way because you've encountered some difficult problem? Since you're so kindhearted and willing to give away most of the Shi family's assets, then as the ruler of a country, I will certainly not sit idly by. Just tell me, I will do my best to help you solve it."
Xiao Jingyuan only felt his throat rolling a few times unconsciously, and his heartbeat, which was always calm and steady on weekdays, seemed to be out of control at this moment, beating rapidly in his chest.
Looking at his beloved girl at such a close distance, his eyes were obscure, and there was a burning heat hidden inside, as if he wanted to imprint Miaomiao's figure deeply in his heart.
Between the wings of his nose, there was a faint fragrance emanating from her body. The fragrance was like the fragrance emitted by the most beautiful flowers in spring, which penetrated into his heart, tickled his heartstrings, and made him feel a little confused and infatuated.
He wished he could take another step closer to Miaomiao so that he could feel her presence more clearly.
But he still had to maintain the dignity and reserve that a king should have, and speak those seemingly sanctimonious words.
But in my heart, those beautiful and bold ideas have already grown wildly like weeds.
Xiao Jingyuan's throat rolled up and down unconsciously, but the offensive thought just now could not be stopped once it came out.
This made his ears turn slightly red uncontrollably, and he could only force himself to remain calm, fearing that Miaomiao would notice his inappropriate behavior.
Not to mention what Miaomiao encountered, even if Miaomiao wanted his life, he would be willing to give it to her with both hands. The only thing is that she must be his and not belong to anyone else.