flstandardbreds Chapter 155 La Niña Phenomenon
Chapter 155 La Niña Phenomenon
The next day, Xin Moling wanted to spend more time with her sister before the court assembly, so she didn't go to the court to report on her duties first. The two of them were about to leave with Lou Xiaobao when a servant rushed over to report.
"Young master, something...something has happened." The servant said hurriedly, panting heavily.
"Why are you so panicked?"
"How should I put this? Young master, young lady, please proceed to the back hall."
The brother and sister looked at each other, somewhat puzzled. What couldn't they express themselves verbally?
Upon reaching the side door of the back hall, one sees a large group of servants carrying boxes and boxes of things inside. All sorts of rare and precious treasures fill the entire hall, leaving no room to stand.
"Sparkling~" Lou Xiaobao blinked his big eyes, looking particularly excited, and reached out to pick up a string of pearls and hung it around his neck.
"What's going on?" Xin Moyan looked around and felt like she was about to be blinded by the reflection of the jewelry.
As the last box was put down, Liu Qing quickly walked up behind them and bowed to the two of them.
"Greetings, General Xin; greetings, Princess."
"Liu Qing, what are you doing?" Xin Moyan had a bad feeling. What was Xuan Yuan planning to do with all these boxes?
"Yan'er, how do you know his name?" Xin Moling's brows were almost twisted into a knot. He remembered that this person was a subordinate of the Xuan King.
"General Xin, my master is very polite and has specially ordered me to deliver this to your door. I will check it briefly and then explain it to you."
After Liu Qing finished speaking, he took out a small booklet from his pocket and began to list the contents of the booklet as if they were his own treasures. He thought to himself, "By the time I finish reading, my master should have arrived!"
"Ahem! A jadeite and glass Pixiu, a red ribbon with agate and coral intertwined, a hollowed-out gold lion dancing with an embroidered ball, a twelve-petaled snow crystal ice flower, a Hetian jade hollowed-out small jade cup, an old silver and gold filigree vase, a cloisonné enamel incense burner with intertwined flowers, a large golden gourd with flowing water, a double-sided hollowed-out purple-gold brocade screen, a hundred-turn jade carving of phoenixes singing in harmony, a peacock gold and stone woven incense burner, a silver star thousand-faced lantern, a lotus root cleverly carved from mutton fat jade, a lotus and fish relief jade pendant from blood jade, a small black jadeite lotus pendant, a double phoenix hairpin with red silk and gold inlay, a small mutton fat begonia hairpin, and a precious gold hairpin with intricate floral patterns." Pearl and jade tassels, magnolia and jade hairpins, openwork hibiscus earrings, gold and ruby earrings, red gold phoenix pendant, blue turquoise and pearl earrings, coral bracelets with blood-stained coral from the deep sea, silver bracelets with twisted phoenix design, double-clasp bracelets with koi fish design, gold and jade bracelets with mandarin duck design, gold and blue glass bead inlaid bracelets, 200 bolts of gold silk brocade, 200 bolts of plain silk brocade, 200 bolts of light red gauze, 200 bolts of blue and white gauze, 200 bolts of dark-patterned gauze, 200 bolts of dwarf silk, 500 bolts of purple gauze, 500 bolts of multicolored woven gauze, 100,000 taels each of gold and silver ingots…
Liu Qing recited the menu like a menu, without taking a breath, for a long time. The booklet was only half-flipped. Xin Moyan was completely dumbfounded as she looked at the golden boxes that were being opened one after another.
"and many more!"
Just as Liu Qing was getting into a good mood, Xin Moling raised her hand and interrupted him. The more he listened, the more something seemed off.
"General Xin, there are some more dresses and jewelry to come. Let me read them aloud!"
"Why were so many rare and precious treasures sent to my residence?"
Liu Qing subconsciously looked at Xin Moyan, whose expression was one of utter shock. How could it be so huge?
"General Xin, this small gift is a present from my prince to the princess."
"What is the reason?" His face suddenly darkened, and he stared intently at Liu Qing, his gaze as sharp as a hawk's, emanating a chilling aura.
Having served his master for many years, Liu Qing had long since developed an aura that kept his emotions hidden. However, he was still slightly intimidated by Xin Moling's imposing presence. He swallowed hard and explained earnestly, "General Xin, my lord and the princess... are deeply in love. I am sending this small gift to express my feelings."
"That's unreasonable!"
In the blink of an eye, the Azure Water Sword was already at Liu Qing's neck, and had even torn his outer garment.
"Brother, calm down!" Xin Moyan hurriedly pressed down on his arm, afraid that Liu Qing would bleed on the spot.
"Ha! How dare you! What do you mean by 'mutual affection'? How dare you openly slander Yan'er's reputation! I'll kill you first, then go and settle accounts with that Xuan King!"
With that, a clear, cool yet steady voice came from behind.
"General Xin, please don't be angry."
Today, Xuan Yuan wore a snow-white robe with dark phoenix brocade, his hair tied up with a phoenix silver crown. His dark eyes were like deep mountain valleys, his eyebrows like empty valleys, his eyes like cold stars, and his features were exquisite and three-dimensional, as if they were created by the work of a master craftsman.
He slowly walked up to the group. His cool and aloof gaze softened as it fell on Xin Moyan's face. Seeing that she couldn't avoid his gaze, a smile gradually appeared in his eyes.
"Prince Xuan, what do you mean by this?" Xin Moling's face was so ugly that words could not describe it. He took a step forward and shielded his sister behind him. He was not familiar with Yuan Huaixuan, and moreover, this man was too mysterious. Over the years, he had secretly kept an eye on Yuan Huaixuan, but had never found any clues. Today, seeing this generous gift, it seemed to have exceeded the usual provisions for a prince.
Xuan Yuan remained unfazed, meeting Xin Moling's eyes with composure. His voice was steady and firm as he calmly said, "I am pursuing Yan'er. As Yan'er's elder brother, I must obtain your consent. In the future, Yan'er... can only be my wife."
"Yuan Huaixuan, how dare you utter such arrogant words!" Xin Moling roared, gathering his inner strength at the tip of his sword, pointing it directly at Xuan Yuan's eyes. His whole body was filled with murderous intent, and his eyes burned with fierce flames, as if he wanted to burn him to ashes.
Faced with the imposing aura, Xuan Yuan showed no fear, his expression calm and undisturbed, his eyes revealing an irresistible domineering power.
The air froze instantly, and the surroundings were so quiet that only the sound of breathing could be heard, making it hard to breathe.
Seeing the two of them so at odds, Xin Moyan stood there stunned, something seemed to pop into her mind: Due to the strengthening of the southeast trade winds, warm surface water in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean is blown to the west coast, while cold water at the bottom rises to compensate, the Walker circulation strengthens, and the air sinks, causing a sudden drop in temperature in the equator and the eastern Pacific Ocean, also known as the La Niña phenomenon.
Suddenly, her dead high school geography knowledge attacked her brain. She slapped her head hard, her face full of annoyance. What kind of time is this to be talking about La Niña?
She quickly pressed down on the hilt of the Azure Water Sword, carefully moved it aside a few feet, and said anxiously, "Brother, don't be angry, it wouldn't be good if you hurt someone!"
"Yan'er, step aside. This person is dangerous. I will teach him a lesson today."
"Brother, Prince Xuan... Prince Xuan isn't a bad person!"
His hand holding the sword paused. He turned around, a hint of disbelief in his eyes, and asked hesitantly, "Yan'er, how do you know he's not a bad person?"