boyutpedia Chapter 144 He Mingyan's Dilemma
Chapter 144 He Mingyan's Dilemma
Rong Momo followed behind with a smile, reminding everyone to watch their step on the path from time to time; Xiao Tao excitedly pointed to a beautiful peony and exclaimed in admiration; while Yanzi looked around curiously, seemingly full of novelty about everything around her.
Before they knew it, time had slipped away. He Mingyan opened her eyes, looked up at the sun's position in the sky, and estimated that it was about time to go back. So, she softly called to the other three, then turned and led them slowly back along the path they had come from.
Back in her room, He Mingyan, as usual, first had Xiao Tao bring her a basin of warm water to wash her hands and face, then changed into a loose and comfortable set of pajamas. After completing these preparations, she quietly walked to the bedside, slowly lay down, adjusted her position, and prepared to take a short nap.
For He Mingyan, taking a nap had become an unwavering habit. Regardless of the season, unless there was something particularly important to attend to, she would almost always set aside some time each afternoon to rest and recharge. Today was no exception; in the tranquil afternoon, she quickly drifted off into a sweet dream…
He Mingyan gracefully entered the inner room, looked at the well-behaved and adorable Yanzi and Xiaotao in front of her, and softly instructed, "I'm going to rest now, you two should take turns resting too." Hearing this, Yanzi and Xiaotao hurriedly and respectfully replied, "Yes, Your Highness."
He Mingyan slightly bowed her long, swan-like neck, a subtle smile appearing on her delicate face, revealing her inner satisfaction. Then, from her cherry-like lips came a soft, gentle sound of agreement, like a breeze rippling across a lake. The sound was like a weary bird, having traveled a long way and endured countless hardships, finally finding its warm nest, and filled with joy and anticipation, lightly flying towards the soft, comfortable, and alluring bed.
Her figure was graceful and elegant, like a willow swaying in the wind. Her slender waist could be encircled with one hand. With each step she took, she was like a willow swaying in the wind, exuding a charming and captivating beauty.
The day's busyness and running around left He Mingyan feeling utterly exhausted, a wave of fatigue washing over her like a surging tide. Dragging her heavy legs, almost too heavy to lift, she slowly made her way to the soft bed. It was as if an invisible force had instantly drained all her strength. As she approached the bed, her movements became increasingly light and graceful, like a delicate flower shyly unfurling its petals before gently lying down on the faintly fragrant bed. The instant she touched the mattress, she felt like a newborn infant, completely unguarded around her, quickly sinking into a deep, sweet sleep, entering a dream world that belonged only to her.
He Mingyan slept exceptionally soundly and peacefully, as if lying on a soft, fluffy cloud or immersed in a warm, comfortable hot spring. Her breathing was even and gentle, and the corners of her mouth unconsciously turned up, as if she were experiencing an unprecedented and wondrous journey.
In this incredibly beautiful dream world, He Mingyan saw colorful flowers blooming in competition, exuding a captivating fragrance; she heard the melodious songs of birds, rising and falling in waves; she felt the gentle breeze caressing her cheeks, bringing a sense of tranquility and peace. Here, there was no noise or trouble, only endless peace and beauty.
The dream was so wonderful that time slipped away unnoticed, but He Mingyan remained deeply immersed in it, unwilling to open her eyes and return to reality.
I don't know how much time had passed, but suddenly, a soft, rhythmic knocking sound drifted in, like the clear chime of a wind chime, gently disturbing the tranquility of the room. Although the knocking was faint, it successfully broke the peaceful atmosphere.
The person standing outside the door was Yanzi. She was dressed in a pale pink silk dress, the hem fluttering in the wind, like a lively, graceful little sprite. She carefully raised her slender hand and gently knocked on the door a few times, then paused for a moment, listening intently to any sound from inside. After confirming there was no response, she raised her hand again and knocked with an extremely gentle touch.
Immediately afterwards, Yanzi gracefully pushed open the door, her footsteps as silent as if she were walking on clouds. Her elegant figure floated in gracefully, like a beautiful and moving painting slowly unfolding.
Upon entering the room, Yanzi went straight to the bedside. She leaned down slightly, her large, bright eyes gazing at the still dazed He Mingyan with concern. After a moment's hesitation, she parted her lips slightly and asked softly in a voice as melodious as a nightingale's song, "Your Highness, may I now serve you your evening meal?"
At this moment, He Mingyan was struggling to break free from the thick drowsiness and slowly wake up from her long sleep. Her eyelids felt incredibly heavy, and it took a great deal of effort to barely open them. Even so, her mind still seemed to be tightly shrouded in a thick fog, her consciousness somewhat blurred, and her thoughts utterly chaotic.
Upon hearing Yanzi's voice, He Mingyan was initially startled, as if frozen in place. A long while passed before she slowly came to her senses, as if waking from a dream. She blinked her beautiful, still sleepy eyes, a look of confusion and doubt in them. She parted her cherry lips slightly and murmured softly, "What time is it now?"
Seeing this, Yanzi, who was standing to the side, quickly stepped forward respectfully, bowed, and replied, "Your Highness, it is already the hour of You (5-7 PM)." Upon hearing this, He Mingyan's beautiful face instantly showed an expression of utter astonishment. Her beautiful eyes widened, like two copper bells, and her mouth opened wide in surprise, almost big enough to fit an egg. She exclaimed in disbelief, "What? I actually slept for so long without realizing it? Why didn't you come and wake me up!"
Faced with He Mingyan's question, Yanzi still wore that gentle smile on her face, and calmly and patiently explained, "Princess, this is not our fault. It was all specially instructed by the nanny. The nanny said that Your Highness is too tired today and must rest and recuperate. Therefore, she strictly ordered us not to go and disturb Your Highness's peaceful sleep!"
Upon hearing this, He Mingyan's beautiful face curved into a slight smile, like a flower blooming in spring, revealing a gentle and captivating smile. That smile seemed capable of melting away all things in the world, making one unable to resist its charm. At the same time, her voice was like a gentle spring breeze brushing past one's ear, warm and melodious: "In that case, then send down the order to prepare the meal."
Standing to the side, Yanzi, like a clever and lovely little bird, nodded obediently after hearing her master's instructions and replied softly, "Yes, Princess." Then, she turned around quickly and gracefully, and with light, quick steps, began to methodically arrange the dinner arrangements.
Before long, a sumptuous dinner was laid out before them. He Mingyan sat elegantly at the table, her jade-like hand gently lifting to pick up a delicate dish and slowly savor it. Each dish was exquisite in color, aroma, and taste, making one's mouth water. After dinner, He Mingyan waved her hand lightly, signaling the servants beside her to summon Rong Mama, Yanzi, and Xiaotao to her side.
At this moment, He Mingyan's beautiful and refined face carried a slight hint of worry, making her already stunning appearance even more captivating. She parted her lips slightly and asked in a soft, melodious voice, "Do you think it's inappropriate for me to personally go to see Qin Zejun tomorrow?"
Upon hearing this, Rong Momo's face immediately showed a puzzled expression, and she hurriedly asked, "Your Highness, is there something of paramount importance that requires you to personally go to see Young Master Qin?" He Mingyan nodded slightly to indicate confirmation, then her beautiful eyes gazed ahead, seemingly lost in memories. After a moment, she slowly spoke, pouring out all her concerns to everyone without reservation. Finally, she slowly raised her delicate head, her beautiful eyes now filled with deep confusion and helplessness. Her lips trembled slightly, her voice a little hoarse and choked with emotion, as she softly asked the three women before her again, "Faced with this difficult situation, can you tell me what the most appropriate course of action is?"
Xiao Tao, who was always outspoken, immediately blurted out without thinking after hearing this: "In my opinion, Your Highness should go and find him yourself and ask him clearly. Otherwise, it's really hard to bear keeping it all bottled up like this!"
Yanzi, standing on the other side, looked troubled, biting her lower lip and appearing hesitant. After a moment's hesitation, she finally asked tentatively, "That's true, but where should we go to find him? Are we really going to go straight to that heavily guarded military camp? That probably isn't appropriate..."
At this moment, Rong Momo, who had been silent all along, finally spoke. Her face was solemn, her brows furrowed, and she said seriously, "Going to find out the truth is naturally imperative, but as Yanzi said, that military camp is not a place we can easily set foot in. Therefore, Your Highness, this old servant believes that you should be patient and wait for some time. When the time is right, then we can go to find Young Master Qin."
After hearing Rong Mama's words, Xiao Tao was immediately puzzled. Her eyes widened, and she eagerly asked, "Mama, what is the reason for this? Why do we have to wait for so long?" At the same time, even He Mingyan herself couldn't help but turn her full of doubts into a gaze that was fixed on Rong Mama, hoping to get a satisfactory explanation from her.
Rong Momo's gaze slowly swept over He Mingyan and the others. Seeing them all staring intently at her, she cleared her throat before speaking unhurriedly, "This old servant just heard some news. It's said that the Emperor has issued an edict today appointing Young Master Qin as the commander of the Capital Garrison. You all should think about this carefully. Young Master Qin hasn't been back in the capital for long, yet he's already been appointed to such a crucial position as the Capital Garrison, and even directly become its leader. Just imagine how the people in the Capital Garrison will react! Especially the generals!"
Without a second thought, He Mingyan blurted out, "In my opinion, they'll probably harbor resentment towards this newly appointed commander, and might even try to deliberately make things difficult for him!" Rong Mama nodded slightly in agreement, then chimed in, "Your Highness is absolutely right!"
At this moment, Yanzi, who had been standing quietly listening, couldn't help but interject, "If that's the case, Princess, if you go to see Young Master Qin tomorrow, he might not even have time to receive you." Upon hearing this, Rong Mama nodded again, indicating that she agreed with Yanzi's opinion.
He Mingyan was silent for a moment, seemingly deep in thought. After a long while, she finally said, as if she had made up her mind, "In that case, let's wait a while. We can go find him when he's finished with his work and isn't so busy anymore!"
Seeing He Mingyan's slightly furrowed brows, as if she were somewhat downcast, Rong Momo felt a pang of anxiety and quickly stepped forward, gently comforting her, "Princess, please don't worry about this matter. Young Master Qin may indeed be busy with affairs right now, but once he has dealt with them, he will definitely come to invite you! After all, someone whose heart belongs to another is filled with thoughts of their beloved, and they will surely be eager to see them!"
Upon hearing this, a hint of doubt flashed in He Mingyan's beautiful eyes, and she asked hesitantly, "Really...really?" Xiao Tao, who was standing beside her, also looked puzzled and then asked, "Yes! Granny, will he really come to ask the princess out?"
Rong Momo's face was beaming with smiles, as bright and beautiful as a flower blooming in spring. She nodded happily and replied, "Don't worry, my little princess. Once Young Master Qin finishes his business, he will definitely come to meet you without delay!"