novelaction Chapter 419 Su Ran's Secret Business
Chapter 419 Su Ran's Secret Business
In the quiet and elegant side hall of Cangyue Pavilion, the aroma of tea rises.
Shen Li picked up the teacup boredly, took a sip, and the warm tea went down her throat, but it failed to dispel the boredom in her heart.
Looking up, I saw Luo Lingchen leaning against the window, his eyes blank, as if his thoughts had already drifted far away;
Nangong Qi sat aside, tapping his fingers on the table unconsciously, revealing his impatience; Chu Fengmian, on the other hand, looked relaxed, playing with the folding fan in his hand, shaking it gently from time to time.
Chu Fengmian was the first to break the silence, a smile plastered on his face as he sighed, "I never expected this. I thought the battle for the throne would be a protracted battle, and we would have to put in a lot of effort. But it turns out that we didn't even have to do anything. Su Ran single-handedly handled the matter beautifully in just ten days, successfully ascending to the throne."
Upon hearing this, Shen Li lowered her eyes slightly, a trace of loneliness flashing across them. She sighed softly, her voice filled with frustration: "Look at the people around me, each one of them is a dragon and phoenix among men, with the potential to be an emperor. Su Ran was very skilled in the court, making things happen with a wave of his hand, and successfully won the throne; you are all also shining in your respective fields. But I, on the other hand, have not achieved anything until now. I am really ashamed."
Chu Fengmian quickly put away his smile, his expression becoming serious. He said earnestly, "Shen Li, you must not think like that. Think about it carefully. For example, the cooperation with Robert seems simple, but it is actually extremely difficult. It was you who successfully facilitated the cooperation between the two parties with your wisdom, courage, and excellent communication skills. This not only opens up new opportunities for us, but is also likely to change the future pattern of maritime trade. This achievement alone is enough to make you famous in history. You must not underestimate yourself!"
As they were talking, a crisp chuckle emanated from outside the hall. Everyone looked inward and saw Su Ran, dressed in casual clothes embroidered with an exquisite dragon pattern, walking briskly into the hall. The dragon pattern shimmered faintly in the sunlight, highlighting his now distinguished status.
Su Ran walked straight to Shen Li, looked at her softly, and said in a gentle voice, "What happened? How come the girl who was always full of confidence and could face any difficulties head-on suddenly became so unconfident? This is not like the Shen Li I know."
Nangong Qi's face was filled with surprise, his eyes widened, and he blurted out: "You are the emperor now, why don't you stay in the palace to handle state affairs? Why do you run to Cangyue Pavilion?"
Su Ran put away the smile on his face, his expression became solemn, and he said in a serious tone: "I have an important matter and need to discuss it with Shen Li alone. Now I want to ask, do you guys step aside for a moment, or should Shen Li and I go out and find a quiet place to talk?"
Upon hearing this, Luo Lingchen, Nangong Qi and Chu Fengmian looked at each other.
Chu Fengmian was the first to react, his smile plastered on his face again, and he jokingly said, "Alright, since you've just ascended the throne, we'll give you this favor. To congratulate you on your ascension, this place will be temporarily given to you two!"
Having said that, without waiting for Luo Lingchen and Nangong Qi to speak, Chu Fengmian reached out his hands, casually put his arms around their shoulders, and half-heartedly led them out of the hall, and considerately closed the door.