strictlysupreme Chapter 247 Unintentional Intention
Chapter 247 Unintentional Intention
Shen Li followed the eunuch who delivered the imperial edict, moving lightly with lotus steps, but the doubts in her heart were like wild weeds growing wildly in spring, and she could not suppress them no matter what.
She tilted her head slightly and whispered to the eunuch beside her, "Eunuch, why did His Majesty suddenly summon me into the palace? What's the matter? You've been in this palace for many years, so you must have heard some rumors, right?"
The eunuch quickly bowed, a professional smile plastered on his face as he respectfully replied, "County Lady Fuxi, Your Majesty's thoughts are not something I can fathom. I truly do not know the reason for this summons. You will understand once we reach the palace."
Stepping into the breathtakingly majestic palace hall, Shen Lilian lowered her head slightly and performed a standard court salute with great grace, saying softly, "Your humble servant Shen Li pays homage to His Majesty. May Your Majesty live long and long."
Emperor Xuan Ye sat upright on the high dragon throne, looking at her with a heavy gaze. He raised his hand and said, "Shen Li, please stand up. I am really overwhelmed by the recent events. I summoned you here because of this war."
Shen Li slowly stood up, her beautiful eyes filled with confusion as she looked at the emperor. The emperor frowned, his tone tinged with fatigue and worry as he continued, "The Xiqi Kingdom is ambitious and brazenly attacked our Beichen border before the snowstorm. Although our Beichen soldiers fought desperately, we have already lost two counties in a row. The war is raging, and the people are displaced. This situation is truly critical."
Upon hearing this, Shen Li looked up in astonishment, her brows furrowed, her face showing worry. She said anxiously, "Your Majesty, what should we do? The people will surely be in dire straits. What is the current situation of our Beichen army?"
The emperor shook his head slightly, sighed deeply, and said helplessly, "My Beichen soldiers have tried their best, but Xiqi's offensive is fierce. Tensions between the two countries are on the verge of breaking. This tense atmosphere is like a taut bowstring, ready to explode at any moment. I am truly worried."
In this solemn atmosphere, the emperor suddenly changed the subject, a complex smile appeared on his face, and he said, "However, Shen Li, I heard that your mysterious master, Xuanfeng Sanren, has made great efforts in the disaster relief work in Yanggu County."
Shen Li's heart trembled, but she remained calm and said, "Your Majesty is wise. My master did contribute a little in Yanggu County."
The emperor continued with a slightly excited look, "I heard that Xuanfeng Sanren was riding a fairy goose over Yanggu County, distributing disaster relief supplies everywhere. He moved freely in the air, like an immortal descending from the earth, and his magical powers were so great that he instantly became a legend among the people. The news spread like wildfire, and even the surrounding countries heard about it."
Shen Li nodded slightly and said respectfully, "Your Majesty, my master is compassionate and could not bear to stand idly by when he saw the people of Yanggu County suffering. I was only there to help a little, but I never thought the news would spread so far."
A glint flashed in the emperor's eyes, and he couldn't help but burst into laughter, his laughter echoing in the hall: "When the Xiqi Kingdom heard about this, they were terrified and secretly thought that Beichen was secretly protected by the gods.
After much deliberation, they felt that if they continued fighting like this, there would be little chance of winning. So, after weighing the pros and cons, they unexpectedly agreed to Beichen's request for peace talks, a move they had never before attempted.
Shen Li covered her mouth in surprise, her eyes sparkling with excitement: "Your Majesty, this is really great news! In this way, the people can finally be spared from the suffering of war and can rest and recuperate."
The emperor nodded with satisfaction and said, "That's right. The results of the peace talks have just reached the capital. When I heard this good news, my face was filled with joy. I immediately thought of you, the Fuxi County Master, who has been actively assisting with disaster relief efforts in Yanggu County and has a master-disciple relationship with Xuanfeng Sanren."
As the emperor spoke, he turned his head and ordered the eunuch Li Quan beside him, "Go, fetch all the memorials submitted by the counties and cities, and present them to Princess Fuxi."
After a while, Li Quan, with a happy face, respectfully handed the memorial to Shen Li.
Shen Li took the memorial with both hands and slowly opened it. She saw that it was filled with words praising Princess Fuxi. Such words as "she is wise, cares about the people, and saves people from dire straits" were used to praise her to the sky.
Shen Li looked at the memorials, her beautiful eyes filled with surprise and emotion. She said softly, "Your Majesty, I truly feel unworthy of this. I only did a small thing within my ability at the time, and I never thought I would receive so much praise."
The emperor smiled and waved his hand, saying, "Shen Li, you don't have to be so modest. Your actions not only truly helped the people, but also resolved a war for Beichen, bringing long-awaited peace. This is truly a great achievement. I will definitely reward you generously to commend your achievements."
Upon hearing this, Shen Li quickly knelt on the ground and solemnly thanked him, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace. I will do my best to continue serving Your Majesty and Beichen's country, even if it means my death."
The emperor laughed again: "Okay, okay, get up. I believe you will not let me down."
Shen Li stood up, his posture straight, with a determined light flashing in his eyes, which showed his expectation and responsibility for the future.