sovbooks Chapter 293 The Empress Throws Herself into My Arms
Chapter 293 The Empress Throws Herself into My Arms
For the next two days, Lin Chen didn't go anywhere.
During the day, I take my family to explore the entire Dongshan area, enjoying the scenery, flowers, mountains, water, fishing, and moon-viewing.
Evening – Overall planning and consideration!
It wasn't until the afternoon of the third day, when the sun was setting, that everyone reluctantly headed back home.
The carriage swayed along, and Zhao Mingyue leaned on Lin Chen's shoulder, her eyes half-closed, like a lazy cat.
"Husband, can we stay here often from now on?"
Lin Chen smiled and nodded: "You can come anytime."
He paused, gazing at the mountain shadows flashing past the window, and said slowly:
"When the time is right, we'll move here, sit and watch the clouds drift by, listen to the flowers bloom and fade, and live a good life without worrying about anything else."
Zhao Mingyue smiled, said nothing, but leaned closer to Lin Chen's shoulder and closed her eyes.
Lin Chen watched as Dongshan Mountain receded further and further away outside the window, his eyes flickering slightly.
Now is not the time to move.
As for the Empress, we need to consider her feelings.
What would she think if she moved out of the capital with her whole family?
The greatest danger for emperors lies in their ability to control their minds and their ability to prevent suspicion.
Even if the two have already reached some kind of agreement.
Fortunately, the world has changed drastically, and there are at least nine months left.
He had plenty of time to persuade the Empress and to prepare.
Otherwise, wouldn't the base inside the mountain have been built in vain?
It was already evening when they returned to the Prince's Mansion.
The setting sun bathed the tiles of the Prince's Mansion in gold, wisps of smoke rose from the chimneys, and the aroma of food wafted through the alleyways.
As soon as Lin Chen entered the second gate, Lin Fu ran over, panting heavily.
"Your Highness, Miss Qingluan has arrived."
Lin Chen paused, several thoughts racing through his mind, but his expression remained unchanged:
Where are they?
"I've been waiting in the lobby for a while now."
Lin Chen nodded and turned to walk towards the front hall.
In the front hall, Qingluan was sitting upright, drinking tea.
Dressed in blue, with a long sword at his waist, he sat upright, like a javelin.
Upon seeing Lin Chen enter, she put down her teacup, stood up, and bowed.
The movements were clean and efficient, without any hesitation or slackness.
"Your Highness, His Majesty requests your presence at the palace."
Lin Chen raised an eyebrow: "Now?"
Qingluan nodded: "Now."
Lin Chen looked at the sky outside. The sun had already set, and only a touch of red remained on the horizon.
"So urgent? What happened?"
Qingluan shook her head: "This servant does not know. His Majesty only said that he would like you to come over."
Lin Chen thought for a moment.
Anyway, I don't have anything else to do, so I might as well go.
The empress summoned him; he had no choice but to go.
"Okay, let's go."
The two left the palace, and Qingluan mounted her horse.
Lin Chen also mounted his horse.
The clatter of hooves sounded as the horses galloped towards the palace.
……
The Imperial Palace, the Imperial Study.
When Lin Chen pushed open the door, the Empress was leaning against a soft couch reading a book.
He was dressed in a black casual outfit, his hair was loose and draped over his shoulders, and he wore no crown or hairpins, looking very relaxed.
A thick mattress was laid on the soft couch. She lay on her side, one hand supporting her head, the other holding a book.
As soon as Lin Chen stepped into the palace, she raised her eyelids, glanced at Lin Chen, and revealed a meaningful smile on her face.
"Has the Prince of Zhenbei returned?"
The Empress put down the book, sat up, and looked Lin Chen up and down.
"Did you have fun?"
Lin Chen walked over and sat down opposite the Empress.
There was a low table in the middle, on which tea and snacks were laid out.
"Not bad," Lin Chen chuckled. "What does Your Majesty need me for?"
The Empress rolled her eyes at Lin Chen.
This glance was quite charming.
"Can't I contact you if there's nothing wrong?"
Lin Chen chuckled twice, "Yes, yes, yes. If His Majesty summons me, even if I'm busy in the inner quarters, I have to stop immediately and rush over to see him."
The Empress nearly lost her composure, coughed lightly, and quickly changed the subject.
"I heard that Dongshan is quite well-built?"
Lin Chen's heart skipped a beat.
Well built?
The Empress's words were loaded with meaning.
He hadn't reported the matter of the Dongshan base to the Empress.
Although the empress had already given him that place, making it his territory.
But the Empress is, after all, the ruler of a country, sitting in the center of power, and blessed by the true dragon's fortune. No matter how small the disturbance is inside or outside the capital, it cannot escape her notice.
Even if he caused such a commotion in Dongshan, the Empress probably already sensed something was amiss.
Various thoughts flashed through Lin Chen's mind, but his expression remained unchanged.
"It's alright. It's a good vacation spot with nice scenery and fresh air."
The Empress blinked, her eyes sparkling like a little girl's.
"I want to go and see."
Lin Chen was taken aback: "Now?"
The Empress nodded: "Now."
Lin Chen looked at the Empress.
The Empress also looked at Lin Chen.
The two stared at each other for a few seconds.
Lin Chen's mind raced.
Is she simply going to see it for herself, or is she going to conduct an on-site investigation? Or...?
Lin Chen looked into the Empress's eyes and suddenly smiled.
"Very well, Your Majesty, I will take you there."
The empress stood up, a slight smile playing on her lips, appearing to be in a good mood.
"Let's go."
After saying that, she vanished from the spot in a flash.
Lin Chen looked up and saw that she had already flown into the air.
His dark robes fluttered in the night wind, his long hair danced in the air, and he looked like an immortal in the moonlight.
Lin Chen chuckled and flew after him.
The two flew across the night sky, heading towards Dongshan.
In less than the time it takes to drink a cup of tea.
Dongshan, the mountaintop.
Lin Chen brought the Empress to the gate of the manor.
The empress stared in disbelief at the manor before her.
Under the moonlight, the pavilions, bridges, streams, carved beams, and painted rafters were all so beautiful.
The Empress took a deep breath, turned to look at Lin Chen, and sighed softly:
"Lin Chen, how many things are you still hiding from me?"
Lin Chen smiled and said, "There are many, but Your Majesty can discover them gradually."
The Empress looked at Lin Chen with a complex expression.
The two of them stood there, neither of them saying a word.
The moon rose to the middle of the sky, illuminating the entire mountain in a silvery white light.
The Empress suddenly spoke:
"Lin Chen".
"Um?"
"Take me around."
Lin Chen nodded and led the Empress on a tour of the manor.
From the main hall to the side halls, from the garden to the lakeside.
The Empress was amazed as she looked around.
When she reached the island in the middle of the lake, she suddenly stopped.
"This place is really nice."
Lin Chen stood beside her, looking at the lake under the moonlight.
Do you like it?
The Empress nodded.
Lin Chen reached out and gently took her hand.
The empress trembled slightly, but did not break free.
The two of them stood there, looking at the lake under the moonlight.
After an unknown amount of time, the Empress suddenly turned her head and looked at Lin Chen.
Under the moonlight, those eyes shone with an astonishing brightness.
Lin Chen's heart stirred, and he slowly lowered his head.
The empress did not dodge.
Their lips touched gently.
Soft and warm.
It was a long time before the two parted ways.
The Empress leaned against Lin Chen's chest and whispered:
"Lin Chen, thank you for bringing me here."
Lin Chen patted her back.
"No need to thank me. You can come anytime you want. There's a seat for you here."
The Empress raised her head, looking directly at Lin Chen, a hint of shyness and determination flashing in her eyes, and said softly:
"I'm not going back tonight, okay?"
Lin Chen was slightly lost in thought, then smiled and nodded.
"good!"