Joyful Motherhood in a Rural Family-Chapter 774 - : Heart’s Telepathy
Chapter 774: Chapter 774: Heart’s Telepathy
The thriving capital city was adorned with resplendent architecture everywhere; red walls and green tiles, intricately carved beams and painted rafters were a feast for the eyes.
The streets bustled with ceaseless streams of carriages while people thronged busily, donning luxurious silks and brocades, painting a prosperous and peaceful scene of the thriving realm and its content citizens.
Upon setting foot in the capital, Liu Sisi and her company felt like Granny Liu entering the Grand View Garden, for they did not know where to set their eyes.
The group was truly weary, so Liu Sisi chose a random wine-house to stay in.
After freshening up, everyone felt rejuvenated, and they decided to go downstairs to eat. To gather information about the current state of affairs in the capital, Liu Sisi purposefully chose a quiet corner that still allowed her to hear peoples’ chatter.
The triplets were already hungry, so they ordered a table full of dishes and started eating without waiting for the others to arrive.
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Liu Sisi was hungry as well, so when Zuo Xingyu and Di Cheng joined them, the group started eating and drinking. While she slowly savored her food, she kept an ear out for the surrounding noise.
“…Sigh! Seems like those two princes are in great trouble now.”
“Yes, isn’t it? I heard that the one up there has long wanted to pull down these two princes. Now that he finally has the opportunity, how could he let it slip? However, with this, I am afraid that the capital city will witness a storm of blood and murder again!” the speaker exclaimed, shaking his head.
“Really? I heard that Prince Luo is very close to those princes, I wonder if it’s true.”
“We better not discuss these matters here, otherwise we won’t even know when our heads get moved from our shoulders.”
Suddenly, the wine-house fell silent.
However, after a moment’s pause, another fearless voice said, “What if the two princes are overthrown? Prince Luo is extraordinary. He and the Bloodthirsty Demon General, Hell King Di, are very close. And since the latter has the favor of His Majesty, how could Prince Luo fall? What a joke!”
The wine-house fell into an uncanny silence for a moment.
Upon hearing the name ‘Bloodthirsty Demon General Hell King Di’, all the people at Liu Sisi’s table stopped eating and unanimously turned their heads to look at the speaker.
After finishing his sentence, the man lifted his chin triumphantly and let out a smug humph.
After a few moments, the uproar resumed, and everyone began to nod in agreement with his views.
Another customer at a nearby table chimed in: “Have you heard? The Bloodthirsty Demon General Hell King Di is returning! His Majesty has already issued the decree, ordering Hell King Di to return to the capital.”
“Pfft! This news is so old that it’s three or four months old. Who wouldn’t know about this?”
“But can you guess why His Majesty would order Hell King Di to return now? Even though our Great Zhao is negotiating a truce with Northern Liao, the terms of peace have not been settled. Calling Hell King Di back from the border at this time… if you say there’s nothing fishy about this, who would believe it?”
His words stirred the room like hot oil sizzling in a pan, creating an uproar in the wine-house!
A wide array of theories emerged from the crowd; everyone had different opinions. The discussions were even louder than those in the marketplace.
Seeing no further valuable information around, Liu Sisi finally got up to return to her room.
“That’s strange, it doesn’t make sense!”
Zuo Xingyu furrowed his brows, murmuring to himself.
“Big Brother Zuo, did you notice something off too?” Liu Sisi quickly queried.
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“Indeed, something is off. The journey from the border city to the capital is much shorter compared to our water route. If we have arrived in the capital, why haven’t they?”
Zuo Xingyu’s brow furrowed ever more tightly.
“Would the travel speed slow down if a large army follows us?” speculated Liu Sisi.
“Let’s hope so.”
Zuo Xingyu glanced at her, without further elaboration, “Have you noticed something too?”
“Earlier, those people mentioned that Northern Liao was negotiating with the Great Zhao. If they’re really in talks, why would His Majesty summon Ye Lei back to the capital? It doesn’t add up. So I was wondering if maybe…”
Liu Sisi turned her head towards the window, where the bustling street outside the wine-house painted a thriving picture.
Behind all this prosperity, however, lay countless filth and power struggles. Who could say for sure?
Her words caused Zuo Xingyu’s brow to twitch, but he said nothing. Meanwhile, Di Cheng sat there in silence too. The only sounds were the playful laughter of the triplets teasing young Di Cheng, the defensive voice of Xiao Feng, and the obstinate wails of young Di Cheng, interweaving into an interesting cacophony.
Young Di Cheng was four years old now. Since he was born at the equinox, Liu Sisi named him Di Qiu.
Di Qiu inherited the temperament of Xiao Feng. No matter how hard the triplets teased him, besides crying and making a fuss, he would fight back, mostly with Chou Chou, demonstrating a fierce nature.
“Prefecture Princess, your concerns are valid, but His Majesty’s intentions are inscrutable. Since you’ve arrived in the capital, it’s best to visit the palace as soon as possible rather than feeling helpless here,” suggested Shadow, who had been at Liu Sisi’s side for a few years, finally speaking up.
Liu Sisi’s eyes sparkled. “Uncle Shadow is right. His Majesty had left you four here, saying it was to protect me on my journey to the capital. Now that I, the Prefecture Princess, have safely arrived, it’s time for you four to return to the palace.”
Perhaps Liu Sisi’s words touched them. They exchanged glances, but eventually shook their heads. “Our duty is to escort the Prefecture Princess into the palace. Until you have entered the palace, we cannot consider our imperial mission complete. It’s been over four and a half years; a day or two more won’t matter.”
“Fair enough.”
How could Liu Sisi refuse? More protectors at her side could only be a good thing.
“We will rest tonight. Tomorrow morning we will go to Elder Di’s Residence, and in the afternoon we will visit Prince Luo’s Mansion and Assistant Minister Di’s Residence. I haven’t seen Ying’er and Xuan’er for a few years; I wonder how they are doing now.”
Xuan’er and Ying’er also live in Elder Di’s Residence, Liu Sisi would have to pay a visit even if she finds the place revolting. As for Assistant Minister Di’s Residence, it belongs to Di Hongyuan.
Suddenly, Zuo Xingyu turned his ear, listening intently for a moment, before walking towards the door: “I’m afraid we might not be able to stay here tonight.”
No sooner had he finished speaking than a knocking sound was heard at the door.
“Mom! Mom, are you in there? Ying’er came to pick you up!”
Ying’er, Ying’er’s voice! Liu Sisi was thrilled! She quickly got up and hugged Ying’er who had just rushed in from the doorway.
“Ying’er, is that really you? I was just mentioning you to them, and here you are. We are truly connected heart-to-heart.”
Di Ying had evidently grown a lot taller, her chubby face had pulled in, now with a melon seed shape, glowing with a smile. However, her complexion was not good, rather pallid instead.
“I told you not to run around, but you never listen. Are you feeling unwell again?”
Accompanied by a thick male voice filled with reproach, a tall figure entered Liu Sisi’s line of sight, capturing all her attention at once.
