mesbooks Chapter 287: Dream Returning Flower
Chapter 287: Dream Returning Flower
Xiqi Kingdom
Nangong Qi sat alone in the study. The room was so quiet that the only sound was the occasional rustling of ancient books as he flipped through them.
His eyes were fixed on the book in his hand, not missing any possible clues, because he had a persistent belief in his heart - to find a way to save Shen Li.
After a long search, he has only found a plant that might be able to wake Shen Li up. However, this ray of hope is ruthlessly blocked by the reality of distance. Shen Li is now far away in the Fuxi County Lord's Mansion in Beichen Kingdom.
A hint of cunning and expectation flashed in Nangong Qi's eyes. He raised his head slightly and looked out the window, as if he had already seen the scene of the future.
A moment later, he called over his most capable and secretive confidant, who had complex connections and rich experience in intelligence transmission in the underworld, and was specifically responsible for carrying out some confidential missions for Nangong Qi.
Nangong Qi said to him solemnly, "Now, we have learned that the 'Youmeng Fanhun Flower' may be the only hope to save Shen Li, but Shen Li is in Beichen and we are unable to reach her.
I order you to leave for Beichen immediately and do everything you can to spread the news of this 'Youmeng Fanhun Flower'. Make sure everyone in Fuxi County Lord's Mansion knows about it.
You could disguise yourself as a wandering doctor, and under the guise of practicing medicine, you could wander through the streets and alleys of Beichen, its teahouses and taverns, chatting and making friends with all sorts of people, and casually revealing the magical properties of this flower and the news that it will soon bloom in the Qiongding Mountains of Nanyue Kingdom.
The confidant took the order and left. After arriving in Beichen, he quickly integrated into the local community.
At a bustling market, he spotted a group gathered around a storyteller, listening with rapt interest. He quietly approached, and when someone in the crowd mentioned a local anecdote, he lowered his voice and spoke mysteriously, "You may not know, but in the distant Qingyue Mountains of Nanyue Kingdom, there's a magical flower called the 'Youmeng Fanhun Flower.' This flower blooms only once every ten years, and when it blooms, it can return the soul of a person who has been separated from their soul. It's said that the flower withers after blooming for just a few hours, which is quite bizarre. I heard it's almost blooming now, so this flower is truly a rare and divine relic!"
When everyone heard this, they immediately started talking about it, their curiosity was greatly aroused, and the news spread quietly in the market.
In some high-end teahouses, the confidant saw many literati and staff of dignitaries talking and chatting here, so he found an empty seat to sit down, ordered a pot of tea, and drank it slowly.
When he heard people around him discussing rare flowers and plants from various places, he also interrupted at the right time and said, "My fellow scholars, I traveled to the border of Xiqi State a few days ago and heard that there is a rare flower called 'Youmeng Fanhun Flower' in the Qiongding Mountains. It is said to have the effect of bringing the dead back to life and can be used to treat those who are unconscious.
Now the flower is about to bloom this winter, but the place is extremely steep and few people can get close to it."
These words immediately aroused great interest among the people around. They asked their confidants for more details, and the confidants described the matter in an exaggerated way, allowing the news to spread among these influential people.
Not only that, the confidant also managed to establish relationships with some small escort agencies and chambers of commerce in Beichen State, bribing their guys with large sums of money to let them bring this news to various towns and villages while traveling around to transport goods.
In this way, the news of the "Youmeng Fanhun Flower" was quietly spread to every corner of Beichen Country like dandelion seeds.
Nangong Qi knew very well that for those who cared about Shen Li, this was an irresistible life-saving straw.
Once they heard the legend of this flower, they would be extremely anxious and try every possible way to bring Shen Li to Xiqi Kingdom as soon as possible before the flower blooms.
Thinking of this, the corners of Nangong Qi's mouth rose unconsciously, outlining a meaningful smile.
He seemed to have seen the moment Shen Li woke up, and saw her bright eyes glowing again.
As the prince of Xiqi, he would be able to take advantage of his proximity to her and welcome her into the Nanyue Palace with full justification.
His heart couldn't help but ripple, and he secretly speculated: "I wonder what kind of expression Ah Li will have when he sees me as the Prince of Xiqi?
Will she be surprised and happy? "Nangong Qi was immersed in the beautiful fantasy he had woven, but he didn't expect that this carefully planned layout, like a huge rock dropped into a calm lake, would trigger a series of unexpected waves and completely disrupt the already delicate situation between the countries...
In the residence of Lady Fuxi of Beichen Country, Shen Li lay quietly on the couch, and time seemed to have stopped in this small space.
Suddenly, a piece of news came like a gust of wind, quickly blowing away the long-standing tranquility in the mansion and causing a storm in the hearts of those who cared about Shen Li.
It is rumored that deep in the distant and mysterious Dome Mountains of Xiqi Kingdom, there is a rare flower growing on the cliffs, called "Dream Soul-Returning Flower".
This flower blooms only once every ten years, and each flowering period is only a few hours, but it contains the mysterious power to bring the dead back to life and recall lost souls, as if it is a miraculous light born between heaven and earth.
For those who watched over Shen Li day and night, hoping she would wake up, the news of the "Youmeng Fanhun Flower" was like a ray of light in the darkness, instantly igniting the flame of hope in their hearts.
Although the road ahead is uncertain and full of dangers, everyone's eyes reveal determination and courage, as if they have made a vow in their hearts that no matter how many mountains, rivers, lakes and seas they have to cross, no matter how many difficulties and obstacles they have to overcome, they must bring back this rare flower that carries the hope of Shen Li's awakening.
For a time, undercurrents surged in County Lady Fuxi's mansion, and everyone quietly began a plan concerning life, death and hope.
How to sneak into Xiqi Kingdom quietly, how to accurately locate the trace of "Youmeng Fanhun Flower" in the vast and steep Dome Mountains, and what strategies to use to deal with various crises and variables that may be encountered along the way. This series of questions is like a heavy rock, weighing on everyone's heart, but no one has ever thought of retreating.
In this seemingly quiet mansion, a tense and expectant atmosphere is gradually spreading to every corner. A thrilling adventure is already on the verge of happening.