novelraw Chapter 1305: Thunderous Cheers
Chapter 1305: Thunderous Cheers
The cavalry galloped, the Imperial City Guards in golden battle armor surged toward Shangyue City like a golden river. Accompanying them were Han Yan’s party, still in a cloud of confusion, and an unconscious Wu Ziyue.Behind them, thunderous cheers emerged, countless people knelt on the ground, chanting "Long live." The citizens of the city trusted Yue Fanchen without a doubt. Although they didn’t understand why Han Yan, despite being the Princess, became an envoy of Anyun, the fact remains that she stepped forward and saved them. Previously, her selfless act of saving Han Yan had moved them deeply, and now knowing her identity, their pride was even greater. This is their Princess of Shangyue, such strength and such benevolence!
Yue Fanchen, hearing the cheers from behind, glanced at Han Yan, somewhat surprised. Whatever the situation is, they’ll figure it out later. However, for Han Yan to gain such admiration upon arrival is unexpected and makes him somewhat proud because, after all, they are family.
"What exactly is going on?" On the way, Han Yan couldn’t help but ask Yue Fanchen again.
"You’ll know once we enter the palace," Yue Fanchen said with a faint smile.
Seeing his mysterious facade, Han Yan didn’t bother asking further.
"By the way, Doctor Sun, why have you come to Shangyue?" Han Yan inquired of Doctor Sun.
"After returning from Fang Village last time, I’ve been searching for the antidote for Thousand Poison Corrosive Powder. Later, I found some clues in an ancient book fragment, which said that there might be a family of alchemists in Shangyue City that knows the antidote. This time, I came to Shangyue specifically to seek their guidance." Doctor Sun replied.
Only then did Han Yan understand that Doctor Sun came to Shangyue for Zirong, and despite his current status, he was willing to lower himself to seek guidance, his courage truly admirable to Han Yan.
"Thank you so much, Doctor Sun," Han Yan said gratefully.
"Lady Mu is too kind. You shared the various changes of the Vein-Splitting Hand with me freely. I am grateful beyond words. To be able to help you out counts as fulfilling a wish. Moreover, the study of medicine and alchemy knows no bounds. Even if not for you, I would still have embarked on this journey." Doctor Sun said with a smile.
Upon hearing Doctor Sun say this, Han Yan felt even more respect for him.
Dingbian City is only about three thousand leagues away from the Capital, and as they conversed with Doctor Sun about medical and alchemy techniques, they arrived at the Capital unknowingly.
Compared to Anyun City, Shangyue City lacked a certain glamor, but possessed more solemn majesty. Within the city, martial arts arenas could be seen at intervals along the major streets, and from afar, one could hear the Sword Sound emanating from cultivators sparring on the platforms.
The martial spirit of Shangyue Country is truly well-founded.
Surrounded by the Imperial City Guards in golden armor, the carriage soon entered the inner city. Huayue and others were taken to the hostel to rest while Han Yan, led by Yue Fanchen, entered the Imperial Palace.
"Let’s go; the Empress Dowager is probably already anxious from waiting," Yue Fanchen said, striding towards a luxurious palace.
"Empress Dowager?" Han Yan was a bit puzzled, having thought Yue Fanchen would take her to the Emperor, but instead, it was the Empress Dowager.
Soon, the answer would arise, and Han Yan did not question further, obediently following behind.
Soon, Han Yan saw a palace-dressed lady pacing anxiously.
Upon hearing footsteps, the palace-dressed lady suddenly turned around.
"Mother!" Han Yan exclaimed instinctively.
The palace-dressed lady, in a phoenix robe, had a stunningly beautiful visage, looking precisely like her mother.
Having left Heishi City for a year, Han Yan often missed her mother, and upon suddenly seeing this woman resembling her mother, she was completely stunned.
"Do I look that young? Hahaha," the lady said, first shocked and then laughing joyfully.
Only then did Han Yan come to her senses. Although the lady looked extraordinarily like her mother at first glance, upon closer inspection, there were slight differences; her brows and eyes were more bright and charismatic, and her age seemed slightly older. However, due to long residing in the palace and living in luxury, she looked exceedingly youthful.
"Come over, quickly, let me see my precious granddaughter, she’s grown so big without any notice, even prettier than your mother was as a child." The palace-dressed lady moved forward, holding Han Yan’s hand, growing more delighted each time she looked.
Granddaughter? She’s my grandmother? Han Yan’s mind was a whirl of confusion.
Although upon hearing Yue Fanchen’s name initially, Han Yan felt a slight coincidence, her mother’s name was indeed Yue Fanling, but she had never thought her mother had any connection with the Shangyue Royal Family, merely assuming it was all coincidental. After all, there were certainly more families bearing the surname Yue beyond the Shangyue Royal Family.
It was only now she realized, none of this was a mere coincidence.
If in another time or place, Han Yan might have had some doubts, but once she saw the lady’s appearance, there were no doubts left. Besides blood relatives, no one could resemble each other so much by mere coincidence.
If they donned identical attire, people would believe them as twins rather than mother and daughter.
"My name is Lu Nianxin, I am the Emperor Dowager of Shangyue, and also your grandmother; your mother Yue Fanling is my biological daughter," the palace-dressed lady explained as she saw Han Yan dazed.
"Oh," Han Yan replied, somewhat blankly. Though she understood, everything was far beyond Han Yan’s expectations; she had no immediate idea how to face her grandmother, feeling somewhat helpless.
"By the way, I heard your skills are quite impressive, even Yue Fanchen, that proud fellow, wasn’t your match, come tell grandmother, how did you bully him?" Lu Nianxin, understanding her feelings, asked curiously, pulling Han Yan’s hand with excitement unbecoming the demeanor of an Empress Dowager, more like a neighbor’s older sister.
On her grandmother, Han Yan did not sense the imposing presence of a monarch, but rather more of the blood-strong bond of family, making her feel at ease.
Han Yan figured her grandmother’s nature was entirely different from her mother, who was gentle and virtuous while her grandmother was forthright and generous, maybe a bit absent-minded. Yue Fanchen might have lost to Han Yan, but it was narrowly, and certainly couldn’t be considered bullying. As Lu Nianxin said, Yue Fanchen was prideful, seemingly indifferent to saving face for others.
Sure enough, beside them Yue Fanchen’s face blushed with embarrassment.
"One move, it was just losing by one move, if it wasn’t for..." Yue Fanchen began to explain.
"What do you mean by losing by only one move? Losing is losing, winning is winning; do the men of the Yue Family lack even this bit of dignity?" Lu Nianxin glared at him and admonished.