roccoschili Chapter 226 Congratulatory Gifts Depart for Xijing Kingdom
Chapter 226 Congratulatory Gifts Depart for Xijing Kingdom
Within the majestic and solemn palace of the Nanzhao Kingdom, sunlight poured down without reservation, bathing the entire palace in a brilliant golden light. Inside the imperial study, Xiao Jingchuan sat upright at his desk, his vermilion brush swiftly tracing the memorials, issuing decrees one after another. His face was stern, his eyes revealing the majesty and wisdom of a ruler, as he focused intently on handling the important affairs of state.
"Your Majesty," Gu Liuli called softly, her voice as gentle and melodious as a spring breeze.
Just then, Gu Liuli gracefully stepped into the study. Her exquisite light purple dress seemed to blend seamlessly with her, exuding a noble and captivating aura with every step. The hem of her skirt swayed gently with her movements, like a violet blooming in a breeze, breathtakingly beautiful.
Looking at her beautiful face, always radiating a gentle smile, like the warmest sunshine in spring, it made people feel incredibly comfortable and at ease. However, deep within her bright, star-like eyes, a hint of barely concealed urgency was subtly revealed.
"Your Majesty," Gu Liuli called softly, her lips slightly parted. The call was as gentle and melodious as a spring breeze, captivating all who heard it.
Hearing the sound, Xiao Jingchuan, who had been engrossed in handling state affairs, abruptly looked up. When his gaze fell upon Gu Liuli before him, his previously cold and stern face softened instantly. He slowly lowered the vermilion brush he had been gripping, and asked with concern in his eyes, "Liuli, why have you suddenly come to see me? Is there something important?"
Gu Liuli moved to the desk, bowed slightly, and said, "Your Majesty, my sister-in-law Jia Xiaoyan gave birth to a little prince some time ago. The congratulatory gifts we carefully prepared for the child are now ready. I was thinking that since the gifts are prepared, it would be better to send them to Xijing Kingdom as soon as possible, so as to take this opportunity to express our sincere blessings and deep affection to my sister-in-law and her family."
After listening to Gu Liuli's words, Xiao Jingchuan first nodded slightly in agreement, then fell into a brief moment of contemplation. After a short while, he slowly spoke, "What you say is very true. This matter must not be delayed. Firstly, it is our sincere blessing for my sister-in-law and the child; secondly, it is a crucial opportunity to maintain the deep friendship between our two countries." His deep, magnetic voice resonated, as loud as a bell, each word seemingly carrying immense weight, making one feel the importance he placed on this matter.
Gu Liuli then replied, "I have carefully selected a batch of extremely precious and rare gifts! Among them are not only exquisite silks of the highest quality, but also delicately carved and warm jade artifacts, and even small longevity locks symbolizing good fortune. All these gifts have been carefully considered and prepared by me, hoping to bring that lovely child abundant blessings and good luck." As she spoke, her beautiful and charming eyes sparkled with excitement and anticipation, as if she could already see Jia Xiaoyan and the child's joyful expressions when they received the gifts.
At this moment, Xiao Jingchuan suddenly stood up and began pacing back and forth in the spacious study. He would sometimes pause in deep thought, and sometimes quicken his pace, seemingly pondering carefully who should be chosen to escort the congratulatory gifts to Xijing Kingdom. At the same time, his previously relaxed brows gradually furrowed, clearly indicating that he was finding it difficult to select the most capable and reliable person from among the many candidates.
Gu Liuli suggested, "Your Majesty, General Li is a steady and reliable person with superb martial arts skills. Letting him lead the escort will ensure that nothing goes wrong."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Jingchuan's eyes lit up, and he nodded in agreement: "General Li is indeed the best choice. He has successfully completed many important missions, and I can rest assured that he will escort the congratulatory gifts this time." A satisfied expression appeared on his face, and he fully approved of Gu Liuli's suggestion.
Immediately afterward, Xiao Jingchuan summoned General Li to the palace. A short while later, General Li arrived hastily, dressed in black armor, his posture upright and imposing. Entering the imperial study, he knelt on one knee and respectfully said, "Your Majesty, your subject Li Xuan has come by order."
Xiao Jingchuan looked at General Li and said solemnly, "General Li, I have an important mission for you. You must lead an elite team to escort the congratulatory gifts to Xijing Kingdom and ensure that they are delivered safely and quickly. This is not only a matter of friendship between our two countries, but also a matter of great importance to show the sincerity of our Nanzhao Kingdom. There must be no mistakes."
General Li, with a solemn expression, said firmly, "Your Majesty, rest assured, I will do my utmost to live up to Your Majesty's trust." His eyes revealed unwavering loyalty and resolute determination.
Gu Liuli also instructed, "General Li, this gift carries our blessings for the child and our care for your sister-in-law. Please be careful along the way and take good care of the gift."
General Li nodded and said, "Your Majesty, please rest assured, I will take good care of the gifts and deliver them to Xijing Kingdom on time."
While General Li was preparing to depart, Gu Liuli personally inspected the gift one last time. She picked up the exquisite longevity lock, gently stroking its patterns, her eyes filled with tenderness: "I specially chose this longevity lock, hoping it will bless the child to grow up safely and healthily."
Xiao Jingchuan looked at Gu Liuli, his heart filled with emotion: "Liuli, you consider everything so thoroughly. It is my blessing to have you by my side."
Gu Liuli smiled and said, "Your Majesty is too kind. This is what I should do. My sister-in-law is like a sister to us. She has just given birth to a son, and we should offer our sincerest blessings."
With everything prepared, General Li led his entourage, pulling carriages laden with congratulatory gifts, and set off in a grand procession. Xiao Jingchuan and Gu Liuli stood on the city wall of the palace, watching them depart into the distance.
"Your Majesty, I hope General Li has a safe journey and can deliver the congratulatory gift to my sister-in-law as soon as possible." Gu Liuli gazed into the distance, her eyes full of anticipation.
Xiao Jingchuan gently grasped Gu Liuli's hand and said, "Don't worry, I trust General Li. We will soon receive news of their safe arrival."
In the days that followed, Xiao Jingchuan and Gu Liuli eagerly awaited news. Finally, a few days later, the messenger they had sent returned to the palace at top speed.
The messenger rushed into the imperial study, knelt down and reported: "Your Majesty, Your Majesty the Empress, the congratulatory gifts have been safely delivered to Xijing Kingdom. His Majesty Jiang Liushen and Empress Jia Xiaoyan were very pleased to receive the gifts and specially sent me to convey their gratitude."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Jingchuan and Gu Liuli exchanged a smile, finally relieved. Gu Liuli said, "That's good, I can rest assured now."
Xiao Jingchuan remarked with emotion, "The successful delivery of this congratulatory gift has not only deepened our friendship with Xijing Kingdom, but also laid a more solid foundation for friendly exchanges between the two countries."
After that, the ties between the Nanzhao Kingdom and the Xijing Kingdom became even closer, and this blessing conveyed by the birth of a new life became a beautiful story in the friendship between the two countries, shining brightly in the long river of time.