strictlysupreme Chapter 126 Only with the people can there be officials
Chapter 126 Only with the people can there be officials
“Your Highness, how can you be so sure that this silk flower belongs to the young princess? You know, silk flowers are everywhere in the market!” Mingyi finally couldn’t suppress his doubts and blurted out the words.
Murong Qian was well aware of the doubts in everyone's hearts, and now that Mingyi had asked so directly, even he himself was somewhat uncertain for a moment. However…
“To be honest, at first I couldn’t be certain that this flower belonged to Luo’er. As you said, there are many people who possess similar silk flowers. However, this petal is my only clue and hope in finding Luo’er. Even if it doesn’t belong to Luo’er, I will still give it a try.” Murong Qian’s face was haggard, and his eyes were bloodshot, clearly indicating that he hadn’t closed his eyes for many days. Since Tang Luo’s disappearance, there had been no news of her, and his heart had been tormented constantly, on the verge of collapse.
However, on those delicate, dewy petals, there was a mysterious mark that belonged only to her.
Murong Qian narrowed his eyes slightly, staring intently at the mark, but he did not reveal to the others what the mark meant.
In fact, the mark was accidentally left on the ground by Tang Luo. This seemingly insignificant mistake has now become a key clue to solving the mystery.
Recalling the moment she discovered the mark, Murong Qian felt secretly relieved. If it weren't for Tang Luo's mistake, finding any trace of her daughter in the vast sea of people would have been a hundred or a thousand times more difficult than finding a needle in a haystack!
Even with such a crucial clue in hand, Murong Qian was still extremely anxious. With each passing moment, his worry for his daughter's safety grew ever heavier.
He knew that time was of the essence and dared not delay any longer.
If he continues to wait in this agonizing way, he might really lose his composure and anger, and without hesitation lead his army straight into the heavily guarded palace with overwhelming force.
Even if this action would invite the scorn and condemnation of the world, he did not care at all.
After all, in Murong Qian's deep, ocean-like eyes, everything in this world is nothing but fleeting smoke, something that can be discarded at will.
However, his beloved daughter was the one treasure he could never part with, and her safe return was of paramount importance and irreplaceable to him.
In order to bring his beloved daughter back to his side as soon as possible, even if it meant bearing a terrible reputation that would last for thousands of years and suffering endless scorn and condemnation from the world, he would not complain, would be happy to do it, and would not hesitate to do so!
At this very moment, poor Tang Luo is imprisoned in a secluded little dark room.
Because it was pitch black all around, she had no idea how much time had passed. Many other girls were imprisoned there with her.
The sobbing and wailing sounds rose and fell, never ceasing.
Most of these girls were still young and underage. After experiencing such a terrible thing, they were terrified and trembling with fear.
"Alright, stop crying. We'll definitely escape." Tang Luo suppressed her fear and gently comforted the children who were several years younger than her, who were sitting around her.
Despite being imprisoned herself, Tang Luo displayed an extraordinary maturity and composure, like a little adult.
In reality, she was already shrouded in fear, but when she saw the group of children in front of her who could only cry helplessly, a sentence her father had once said to her suddenly came to mind.
My father said earnestly, "As a princess, you are not only a princess of our family, but also a princess of all the people under heaven. You must not only think of your own interests, but also shoulder the responsibilities that come with being a princess!"
When Tang Luo first heard these words, she was very confused.
In her naive understanding, a princess meant supreme respect and glory, an unparalleled and lofty existence.
However, after experiencing this event, she seems to be slowly beginning to understand the deeper meaning it contains.
It turns out that the title of princess is not just an empty name; it represents a heavy responsibility—to wholeheartedly protect all living beings and ensure their well-being.
Only with the support and endorsement of the general public can officials obtain the corresponding status and power;
As the saying goes, "Water can carry a boat, but it can also capsize it." If one loses the support of the people, even the highest official position and rank will eventually vanish into nothingness.
Thinking of this, Tang Luo's originally fearful and uneasy heart gradually calmed down.
She knew she bore a great responsibility and had to bravely stand up to protect these innocent children from harm.
So she took a deep breath, straightened her back, and looked at the children with a firm yet gentle gaze...
Tang Luo's words were like a magical spell, freezing the older children in place and abruptly stopping their whimpering.
Looking at the little girl in front of them, who was several years younger than them, and seeing how strong and brave she was, without shedding a single tear, the children couldn't help but feel ashamed.
And so, the cries that rose and fell gradually faded into nothingness.
Seeing this, the clever and quick-witted Tang Luo had a sudden inspiration and decided to use storytelling to further divert everyone's attention.
She walked gracefully among the children, found a comfortable spot, and slowly sat down.
Then, she cleared her throat and said in a clear and melodious voice, "Dear brothers and sisters, would you like to hear how brave and fearless the soldiers guarding the border are in fighting the enemy? And how our regent, who is renowned throughout the world, went through countless life-and-death trials and finally became the God of War revered by everyone in Tianyuan Kingdom?"
As soon as she finished speaking, the children around Tang Luo were like nails drawn to a magnet, instantly focusing all their attention on her cherry-like mouth, their eyes filled with anticipation and curiosity.
Several children even shouted, "What, you know?"
The other children also looked at Tang Luo with bright eyes, waiting for her answer. Although they were all afraid of the Regent's ruthless methods, the title of War God of Tianyuan Kingdom was still very attractive to a group of half-grown children. No one in Tianyuan Kingdom did not know the deeds of the War God Regent, who fought against a hundred men and recovered several border cities.