The Tale of the Imprisoned Consort - Chapter 21, First Meeting Between Father and Daughter (Part 1)

Afterwards, the two lived as husband and wife for about half a year. During this time, the country was peaceful and prosperous, and neither the small border countries nor the major powers invaded. Duanmu Yun was able to stay at home and spend his time with Mingruo. The couple were deeply in love, their lives harmonious and blissful. Mingruo rarely left the palace, and Duanmu Yun declined all invitations from officials to drink and make merry, except when attending court. He did not want Mingruo to wear a false face for the rest of her life, yet he was also reluctant to let outsiders know of her stunning beauty. Therefore, he simply forbade outsiders from setting foot in the general's mansion. All the servants in the mansion were chosen to be extremely discreet, so that they would not utter a word even if they saw something.
Duanmu Yun had originally intended to do so. Now that the country was becoming increasingly stable and war was no longer necessary, he planned to resign his official post and retire to his hometown with his wife. However, recently, a neighboring country had been making some subtle moves. Many foreign merchants had entered the capital, which wouldn't normally be a problem, but all of these merchants were from the Jiang Kingdom!
Jiang Kingdom was one of the few states capable of rivaling the Da'an Dynasty. In fact, before Emperor Xuli ascended the throne, Jiang Kingdom was merely a small, neighboring state. If it had been wiped out back then, there would likely be no increasingly powerful Jiang Kingdom today, but rather just another small vassal state of the Da'an Dynasty. But no one could have predicted Emperor Xuli's thoughts. He coldly watched Jiang Kingdom grow stronger, not only failing to stop it but even granting them advantages! He not only opened trade between the two countries but also allowed the Jiang Kingdom's ruler to recruit soldiers and stockpile provisions right under his nose without lifting a finger!
Duanmu Yun had no idea what Emperor Xuli was thinking, nor was it something he could control. However, when the nation was in trouble, a man should be ready to sacrifice himself for his country, regardless of his own life. This time, the Jiang Kingdom's actions were becoming increasingly aggressive, suggesting they were trying to provoke the emperor. He understood the situation clearly, but had no idea what the emperor was thinking. Not only did he not stop it, but Emperor Xuli even accepted a hundred beauties as tribute from the Jiang Kingdom! Although most were given to the guards, generals, and officials, a few remained in the harem.
There's a very high chance those beauties are spies!
Every time he thought of this, Duanmu Yun felt extremely worried, but the Emperor always remained calm and composed, seemingly unconcerned about the actions of those beauties. His attitude emboldened the Jiang Kingdom, which even invaded several towns belonging to the Da'an Dynasty on the border between the two countries a few days ago! Strangely, Emperor Xuli seemed completely unaware of this from beginning to end. Duanmu Yun wanted to bring it up several times, but each time he saw Emperor Xuli's eyes, he helplessly retreated.
That gaze was truly cold, ruthless, and treacherous, like a beast quietly waiting for its prey to come to its door—dangerous and powerful.
Even under such circumstances, no matter how unfathomable Emperor Xuli was, Duanmu Yun could not leave with peace of mind. He thought to himself that once this matter was over, he would definitely take his wife and retire to the mountains and rivers, carefree and no longer concerned with worldly affairs.
But before that, was Mingruo to stay cooped up in the mansion and never go out?! Even though she was quiet and didn't find it boring, Duanmu Yun couldn't bear to see her so restrained. So he found a reason and told Mingruo that the peach blossoms at Lingkong Temple in the outskirts of the capital were in full bloom. Although it was almost winter, due to the warmer climate, the peach blossoms at Lingkong Temple were blooming half a year later than those in the capital, and now they were at their most beautiful. Mingruo didn't like going out. She no longer wore rouge to cover her stunning beauty, but she also didn't like going out and attracting attention. However, Duanmu Yun knew her so well, knowing that she was obsessed with flowers; otherwise, the General's Mansion wouldn't be filled with flowers and plants everywhere. Sure enough, Mingruo was intrigued, so the two of them, with a coachman, took a carriage straight to Lingkong Temple in the outskirts of the city.
Throughout the journey, Mingruo was extremely curious about the outside world. Her little hands would occasionally lift the curtain to peek out, finding everything novel and interesting. Duanmu Yun always smiled, letting her be excited. Occasionally, he would put a piece of pastry into her little mouth, and Mingruo would chew it a couple of times without even realizing it and swallow it. Her focused expression amused Duanmu Yun.
His young wife was only seventeen years old. How could she not be curious about the outside world? In the past six months, he had taken her out no more than five times, and not even once was it just for fun. Naturally, she became reluctant to go out. But how many young girls really don't like going out?
"Ruo'er, would you like to get out of the car and take a look?" Duanmu Yun smiled and stroked Mingruo's long hair, thinking that her beautiful purple phoenix eyes were really gorgeous when they were wide open.
Do you like that little plush toy?
Mingruo turned around and smiled at him, put down the cloth curtain in her hand, and shook her head, saying, "No, I just think the calligraphy and paintings behind the little doll are quite nice."
Duanmu Yun glanced over as well, "Not as good as you."
Mingruo blushed and turned her face back: "How much longer until we arrive? I really want to go see them now. I wonder if I can take a few plants home?"
“I am on good terms with Abbot Budong of Lingkong Temple. I’m sure if Ruo’er takes a fancy to a few peach blossoms, he won’t be stingy.” Duanmu Yun chuckled. “Lingkong Temple is very popular with many believers, and many of the royal family and nobles are also believers. Abbot Budong is of noble character and was highly praised by the late emperor. Moreover, Ruo’er is a rare flower lover in the world. How could the master refuse?”
"Really?" Mingruo happily turned around and threw herself into Duanmu Yun's arms. After half a year together, the two had already developed a deep understanding and could know each other's hearts without words. Mingruo was even more certain that her decision back then was the right one. Marrying Duanmu Yun and having such a husband was definitely the luckiest thing in her life.
"Yunlang is the best!"
"Is that so?" Duanmu Yun laughed, reaching out to wrap his arms around her delicate body, his straight nose rubbing against her small face. "Then shouldn't Ruo'er also show her gratitude?" As he spoke, his large hand also caressed her slender waist suggestively, his long fingertips tugging at the light blue belt and playing with it.
Mingruo blushed and hurriedly got up to run away, but Duanmu Yun grabbed her and teased her with a glib tongue, "Wife, where do you think you're going to run off to? I've already touched and looked at you all over, so don't be shy, come and give me a kiss." As he spoke, he pouted his thin lips and offered them to her.
He made her chuckle, and Mingruo obediently planted a kiss on his lips. She cupped his handsome face in her hands, wrinkled her nose, and said, "What kind of general are you! If Mother and Granny see this, let's see if they will still praise you for being mature beyond your years and gentle and refined. In my opinion, General Duanmu is at best a lecher!"
Duanmu Yun wasn't annoyed at all. Instead, he made a face and rubbed against Mingruo, saying, "That's only how a lecherous man acts in front of my wife. I wouldn't even look at an ordinary woman." As he spoke, he kissed and nibbled on her jade-like neck and shoulders, making the ticklish Mingruo giggle.
The couple were playfully flirting, and the surrounding noise gradually subsided. Mingruo finally managed to break free from her husband's embrace, giggling as she hid in a corner of the carriage. Duanmu Yun also smiled and clung to her. He pulled Mingruo into his arms, his handsome face smiling, and was about to speak when his dark eyes, which had been full of laughter, suddenly turned piercing.
Author's Note:
Please use your imagination to picture all the sweet moments of married life over the next six months. Imagining it will make life even happier, hehehehe.

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