Chapter 795: 794
When Wufu and his company set off from Changan, another group was making their way to the Shu region. This group was none other than the imperial envoy sent by the Ministry of Rites to prepare birthday gifts for the Empress Dowager of Nanyue.
In Chengdu Capital, Prefect Li, with his team, went to the post station to welco back the imperial envoy.
“I have been waiting for a long ti to greet Lord Wu,” Prefect Li said with a deep bow toward a middle-aged man in the front wearing an official hat and dark red uniform. The officials trailing behind him also bowed down, so stealing glances at the imperial envoy.
The envoy, Imperial Envoy, had fair skin and handso features, with a small, neatly trimd beard on his chin. Although he was middle-aged, the mature and composed deanor he carried also fully reflected his refined and gentle nature, suggesting that in his youth, he must have been a dashing and handso young master.
Lord Wu personally helped Prefect Li up, smiling as he said, “There is no need for such formality, Lord Li. The Empress Dowager has entrusted
to oversee the preparations for her longevity celebration. I will need your assistance in this matter.”
“Rest assured, Lord Wu,” Prefect Li said with a beaming smile, all pleasantries, “As officials and subjects, it is our duty to serve the Emperor and the Empress Dowager wholeheartedly. Knowing of the Empress Dowager’s upcoming celebration, our Capital City has also prepared nurous rare and exotic treasures to express our profound gratitude for the imperial grace. In due ti, I will organize a feast and personally introduce everyone to you. Additionally, if there is anything important you need, please do not hesitate to order
to take care of it.”
The man before them was one of the imperial envoys sent to procure gifts for the birthday celebration, an official at the Ministry of Rites, Wu Lihong.
“I have confidence in your ability to manage affairs, Lord Li,” Wu Lihong chuckled, “I will surely report your loyalty afterward. Nanyue could use more loyal and good officials like you. Would everyone not agree?”
The others, despite finding this excessively flattering, could not help but nod in agreent and praised along.
Hearing this, Prefect Li’s smile grew even broader as he stepped aside and said, “Lord Wu, I have prepared a feast to welco and refresh you and your entourage. Shall we move on to rest now? This post station is quite nice, but after all, it’s not very convenient.”
“This…” Wu Lihong hesitated for a mont before laughing, “With such generous hospitality, Lord Li, it would be rude of
to refuse. Please, lead the way.”
“After you, Lord Wu.”
As Wu Lihong walked into the Capital City, he was struck with a mix of emotions at the sight of the streets on either side.
“In a blink, over a decade has passed, and the Capital has changed significantly. It seems the past few years under Lord Li’s governance have been quite rigorous. Seeing the citizens living peacefully and happily, this is truly comndable,” Wu Lihong comnted.
Lord Li felt a surge of pride but maintained a modest expression as he replied, “You are too kind, Lord Wu. By your words, have you visited the Capital before?”
A wave of nostalgia washed over Wu Lihong as he responded, “In my youth, I traveled extensively to study and once ca to this side of the Shu region.”
His mories were distant. Back then, young and headstrong, believing that it was better to travel ten thousand miles than to read ten thousand books, he wandered far and wide. In a beautiful town under Chengdu Prefecture’s jurisdiction, he had t a lovely and gentle woman.
I wonder…
She must have married by now!
Recalling those days, Wu Lihong’s heart stirred with emotion.
It was an event from his youth, a beautiful experience, recording the wonderful mories he once had.
How could he not be moved upon revisiting the old place? After all, it was his youth.
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