Chapter 470: You handle things, I am at ease

"This—this is too precious!" Although Li Meng was simple, she could see that this pair of earrings was worth a fortune.

"Just a small trinket." Li Chen put them on her personally, his fingertips inadvertently brushing her reddened earlobes.

Ma Hei, as the owner of this house, was very sensible and didn't come up to disturb them.

He stood behind a pillar, watching Li Chen's gentle movements as he put the earrings on Li Meng, a gratified smile appearing on his lips.

The Holy Master had long since instructed that as long as he didn't cause trouble, that was the greatest help.

Now that this pair of lovers was in mutual affection, that was the best result.

Li Chen and Li Meng left the residence hand in hand, blending into the bustling streets of the Imperial Capital.

At this time, Vermilion Bird Street had already turned into an ocean of flowers, with various flowers blooming in competition, the fragrance hitting the nose.

Tourists from all over the place, wearing exotic costumes, shuttled through the sea of flowers.

Painters set up easels to capture beautiful moments for tourists; vendors shouted to sell flower garlands and snacks; children laughed and shuttled through the crowd.

"Little Brother, look!" Li Meng pointed excitedly at a patch of blue flowers: "That's our Southern Frontier's Blue Butterfly Flower! I didn't expect to see it in the Imperial Capital!"

She pointed to a strange red flower not far away: "I've never seen that one, it's so beautiful!"

Li Chen looked in the direction of her finger: "That is the Fire Phoenix Flower offered from the Sassan region; it only blooms once every ten years."

Speaking of the Sassan region, Li Meng remembered something and said: "Our May Tian Ce Dynasty's Emperor is so amazing, being able to incorporate the Sassan Dynasty into the territory. My Papa said that the current Emperor of the May Tian Ce Dynasty is the strongest Emperor in five hundred years."

Hearing her say it so innocently, Li Chen was very satisfied; after all, wasn't this him?

"I heard the Sassan region has a rainforest climate, with many rare flowers and plants." Li Meng said with longing.

Li Chen gently pinched Li Meng's palm and promised: "I'll take you to see more flowers you haven't seen in the future."

Just as they were having a happy date, the Prince of Anxi, Li Ji, followed quietly with several secret guards in the crowd.

His task today was to ensure this flower festival went smoothly and not let any accidents disturb His Majesty's interest.

Just now, two drunken men were staggering toward Li Chen and the others; with a glance from Li Ji, the secret guards immediately took the two away from the crowd without a trace.

Although they might not necessarily cause trouble, Li Ji needed to take precautions.

This was what Li Ji felt he should do; after all, he was the organizer of the flower festival.

"Prince, ahead is the entrance to the Imperial City." A secret guard reminded in a low voice.

Li Ji nodded: "Strengthen the guard; no idlers are allowed to approach."

At this time, Li Meng was still immersed in the joy of the sea of flowers, until she saw the towering Imperial City gate ahead, and she suddenly became nervous.

Standing before the gate were royals in luxurious attire and court officials with extraordinary presence, and the guards were even more strictly disciplined.

Li Meng leaned toward Li Chen unconsciously, her voice trembling: "Little Brother, the flowers inside are so beautiful, but it seems like it's not a place we can enter, and those people are all so scary."

Li Chen laughed lightly and pinched her little hand: "Don't be afraid; they are the ones who should be afraid of me."

Li Meng hadn't understood the meaning of this sentence yet when she saw Li Chen leading her straight toward the Imperial City gate.

What shocked her even more was that those seemingly high-and-mighty Imperial Clan members and heavy ministers knelt to the ground the moment they saw Li Chen.

"Welcome, Your Majesty! Long live, long live, long live Your Majesty!"

"Welcome, Your Majesty! Long live, long live, long live Your Majesty!"

"Welcome, Your Majesty! Long live, long live, long live Your Majesty!"

The neat shouts echoed in front of the Imperial City.

Li Meng stood frozen in place, her widened eyes full of disbelief.

She looked at the man beside her whom she had always called "Little Brother," who now looked so majestic and noble in the sunlight.

"This—this..." Li Meng stuttered and couldn't speak, her little hand unconsciously twisting the corner of her clothes.

Li Chen looked back at her, his eyes full of gentle smiles: "What, don't you recognize me?"

Li Meng only felt her legs go soft, and everything before her felt like a dream.

She recalled the bits and pieces of these past few days: the Prince of Anxi's unusual respect, President Jiang's special treatment, the suddenly appearing Myriad Flower Assembly—everything had an explanation.

Li Meng had originally felt it was strange, but now she realized it wasn't strange at all.

Even why Senior Brother Ma Hei was so respectful, and even why he could offend the second senior brother for Li Chen.

Why her own Papa had seen him off for ten miles so courteously—Li Meng had a feeling of "so that's how it is."

"You—you really are?" Li Meng's voice was as thin as a mosquito's.

Li Chen reached out and gently stroked her cheek: "Just as you guessed."

Saying this, he turned to the kneeling crowd: "All rise; today is the flower festival, no need for formalities."

Everyone thanked him and stood up, but still didn't dare to look directly at the Heavenly Face.

Li Meng watched this scene and suddenly laughed "puchi": "Little Brother, you should have said so earlier; I was just worried you would offend those big officials."

Li Chen also laughed: "Now you know who is afraid of whom, right?"

Li Meng nodded, blushing, her heart both surprised and sweet.

Her Little Brother was actually the Emperor of the May Tian Ce Dynasty!

This realization made her both terrified and happy, but more than that, it was a strange sense of peace.

It turned out the person she loved was even more amazing than she had imagined.

Just as Li Meng was still immersed in shock, Jiang Rong walked over, a pale gold palace dress making her look dignified and noble.

She cordially took Li Meng's hand and said softly: "Sister, you look so beautiful in this outfit today."

Li Meng widened her eyes, looked at Jiang Rong, then at Li Chen, and suddenly realized: "So President Jiang is..."

Her little face flushed red, and she hurriedly wanted to salute.

Jiang Rong smiled and supported her: "No need for formalities among family."

Saying this, she looked at Li Chen meaningfully: "Your Majesty has a good eye."

Li Chen coughed lightly and took Li Meng's hand: "Let's go, I'll take you to see the Imperial Garden."

Li Meng took a deep breath and gathered her courage to step into the palace gate.

Passing through layers of halls, the scene before her left her exclaiming in admiration; in the Imperial Garden, a hundred flowers bloomed in competition, and many rare flowers she had never seen before bloomed here. There were Ice Crystal Orchids from the Far North, Seven-Colored Coral Flowers from the South Sea Islands, and even the Nine-Heart Begonia that legend said could cure a hundred poisons.

"Do you like it?" Li Chen asked softly.

Li Meng nodded hard, her eyes bright: "I've never seen so many beautiful flowers!"

"In the future, you can come to see the flowers here whenever you want." Li Chen's promise made Li Meng's heart warm.

Jiang Rong stepped forward at the right time: "Your Majesty, I have already ordered people to tidy up the Xixia Palace, which is closest to the Imperial Garden; Sister Li should like it."

Since Li Meng had already entered the Imperial Palace, she could live here in the future.

Li Chen nodded approvingly: "You handle things, I am at ease."

Just then, Eunuch Cui walked over cautiously, his face carrying an apology: "Your Majesty, this old servant really doesn't want to disturb your interest, but..."

Speaking of this, he lowered his voice and leaned into Li Chen's ear, using a volume only the two of them could hear: "The commander of the Southern Army, Yun Xu, has sent emergency military intelligence; the Eternal Day Empire's army has begun abnormal movements."

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 471 =====