Chapter 35: Chapter 35

Chapter 35: Rain Clouds Gather

Shen Tengfeng left, clutching the five taels of silver, his steps lighter than the last time.

“All the things that Fifth Brother collected should be sent to me.” Shen Yian turned his gaze to the shopkeeper.

“I understand.”

The shopkeeper bowed and said respectfully.

“Go back early, it’s about to rain.” Shen Yian could clearly feel the increasing humidity in the air and the lowering atmospheric pressure, signaling an impending downpour.

As expected of the National Master, the old man is truly formidable.

“Yes, Your Highness! This subordinate takes his leave!”

“Hmm.”

Duke of State Manor.

“It’s going to rain, Jinxiu and Jinlian, let’s put away the clothes and things that are hung out to dry.”

Ye Liyan tilted her head back, her snow-white swan neck gracefully elongated, her azure blue eyes fixed on the sky, with occasional flashes of bright white light dancing within them.

“Yes, Miss, we’ll go inform everyone right away.” Jinxiu took Jinlian’s hand and they scurried out of the room.

Without the presence of the two maids, the room suddenly seemed vast and empty. Ye Liyan stood alone by the door, her back casting a lonely yet melancholic beauty.

The prince probably won’t be coming today, will he?

She lowered her gaze and untied the jade flute from her waist. A blissful smile bloomed on her exquisite face, her thoughts drifting to something that made her cheeks flush with a rosy hue.

“Miss! Miss!”

Jinlian ran over quickly with her face flushed.

“What’s wrong? Why are you so flustered?”@@novelbin@@

“Miss, another imperial decree has arrived from the palace.” Jinlian panted, her voice slightly breathless.

Ye Liyan was startled, she didn’t dare delay, and quickly led Jinlian towards the front courtyard.

“Duke of State Ye Tiance!”

Eunuch Xu raised his voice and shouted.

“Your Majesty! We receive the decree and express our gratitude!”

Ye Tiance took the imperial decree with both hands, his heart filled with mixed emotions of anticipation and reluctance. Time flew, and his granddaughter was about to be married.

“Duke Ye, prepare early, this old servant is eagerly awaiting a share of the wedding festivities.” Eunuch Xu chuckled.

Ye Tiance stood up and smiled, “Then Eunuch Xu, don’t forget to attend the festivities.”

“Of course, of course, this servant wouldn’t forget.”

During their pleasantries, Ye Tiance called for Afu to bring tea and money, which he handed to Eunuch Xu.

Eunuch Xu’s eyes crinkled into a smile, “Duke Ye, this servant shall take his leave.”

Deputy: o(?д?;)

――――――

Dark clouds rolled in, covering the sky endlessly. A torrential downpour began without warning.

King of Chu Manor.

Shen Yian was going through the items needed for the wedding with Mendu, many things had to be purchased in advance.

As he was counting, Shen Yian suddenly raised his head, his brow furrowed, startling Mendu.

“What’s wrong, Your Highness?” Mendu asked, a little confused.

“This prince forgot about his father-in-law...” Shen Yian said gravely.

Ye Feng was stationed at the northern border, and could not return without an imperial decree.

The foolish girl hadn’t seen her father in at least eight or nine years.

The last time Ye Feng returned to Tianwu was because he had made a great achievement, returning to receive a promotion and raise in salary. He stayed for only a few days before leaving again.

He vaguely remembered the foolish girl crying her eyes out, it was heartbreaking to see.

How could he let the silly girl get married without her father present?

“Mendu, prepare the carriage, this prince is going to the palace.” Shen Yian looked up and said seriously.

Mendu nodded and got up, “This subordinate will prepare it right away.”

Calculating the time, if the old man could issue a decree, he could personally deliver it. The journey there and back would take a day, and the remaining time would be enough for Ye Feng to arrange everything and rush back from the northern border.

Martial Marquis Manor.

Gu Qing tried to persuade him, “Your Highness, it’s raining heavily outside, why don’t you rest for a while in the mansion?”

Shen Jingyu looked at Gu Ruoyi, who was standing there, and apologized, “Then this prince will intrude upon General Gu.”

He had come today to apologize on behalf of the Zhao siblings. He hadn’t expected it to suddenly start raining.

“Your Highness, please don’t be so polite.” Gu Qing waved his hand cheerfully.

As a father, he was happy that his daughter had made some good friends. He was worried that his daughter wouldn’t be able to adapt to the environment of Tianwu City.

Gu Qing wasn’t very fond of these noble princes. He didn’t care whether they had contact with him or not.

But now, compared to the Fifth Prince, the King of Song in front of him had a reputation that was much better.

Moreover, the two had met before and knew each other to some extent.

Now that the other party not only helped his daughter out of trouble, but also came to apologize on behalf of the Zhao siblings, it showed his noble character. Gu Qing’s impression of Shen Jingyu increased greatly, and his impression of the Zhao family almost dropped to freezing point.

“General Gu, Miss Gu, it must have been hard for you two to be separated from each other for so long?” Shen Jingyu looked at Gu Ruoyi, their eyes met, and then they quickly looked away as if struck by electricity.

(Shen Tengfeng: ?)

“Alas... it’s my fault that they suffered so much...” Gu Qing sighed, as if he had opened a floodgate, and began to talk about the past.

Shen Jingyu listened very attentively, empathizing and even sighing with regret.

The rain fell relentlessly, as if carrying untold sorrow.