bioinnovel Chapter 282 Wind, Flowers, and Light Snow: I am willing to serve Your Excellency!
Chapter 282 Wind, Flowers, and Light Snow: I am willing to serve Your Excellency!
One day, in the main hall of the Water Kingdom's palace.
Uchiha Mitsunaga sat in the main seat, his fingertips casually stroking the intelligence scrolls sent from various places.
For the past few months, he and Kaguya have been searching for Isshiki Otsutsuki.
No matter how hard they searched, they couldn't find a trace of it.
The two had no choice but to stop and spend their free time practicing together.
"Your Excellency, the envoys from the Land of Snow, Kazahana Koyuki and Asama Santayu, have arrived outside the palace."
The guard's announcement interrupted Uchiha Mitsunori's thoughts.
He withdrew his gaze and placed the intelligence scroll on the table: "Let them in!"
A moment later, two guards led the two into the main hall.
Feng Hua Xiaoxue wore a pink dress, the hem of which swayed gently with her steps. Her long, black hair was tied into a low bun, secured only by a jade hairpin, revealing her smooth neck.
Her skin was as white as snow, and her eyebrows and eyes were like paintings. Although she looked tired, she could not hide her elegant and refined temperament.
Following behind her, Asama Santayu had eyes as sharp as cold blades, and walked each step steadily, as if he was trying his best to maintain the last vestige of dignity of the Snow Country.
As soon as the two entered the hall, they bowed to the three peaks of the Uchiha clan.
Feng Hua Xiaoxue bowed respectfully, the jade hairpin in her hair swaying gently, with a barely perceptible tremor.
"Princess of the Snow Country, Kazeka Koyuki, pays her respects to His Excellency Mitsumine."
San Taiyu followed closely behind, bowing deeply. His aged voice carried a hint of weight: "Minister of the Land of Snow, Asama San Taiyu, pays his respects to the Daimyo of Mitsumine."
Uchiha Mitsunaga sat in the main seat, scrutinizing Fuuka Koyuki from head to toe.
He didn't speak immediately, but picked up the intelligence report on the table and slowly flipped through it, deliberately prolonging the silence in the hall.
The intelligence gathered by the secret service was recorded in detail.
In the Land of Snow, Kazahana Naoto launched a rebellion and, in order to seize power, killed the former daimyo Kazahana Hayayuki.
To consolidate his power, he not only slaughtered loyal subjects of the Snow Country, but also increased taxes, causing immense suffering to the people of the Snow Country.
As the rightful heir, Fuuka Koyuki was forced into exile from a young age.
To escape persecution, she went into hiding and entered the film industry, gradually making a name for herself with her outstanding looks and acting skills.
Later, upon hearing that the film industry was thriving in the Land of Water, he traveled there, hoping to use its power to return to the Land of Snow.
The bottom line of small print is particularly eye-catching: According to investigations, Fuuka Koyuki is aware of the rumors that "the daimyo of the Land of Water is a womanizer," and it seems that she has come here with the intention of seeking assistance at her own expense.
Uchiha Mitsunori placed the intelligence report on the table, his gaze falling once again on Yuki.
At 18, Feng Hua Xiaoxue was in the prime of her life, and her appearance was indeed outstanding. Even dressed in plain clothes, she could not hide her princess-like temperament.
He picked up his teacup, took a small sip, and said in a calm tone, "The Land of Snow is a long way away. What brings you two to the Land of Water?"
Upon hearing this, Feng Hua Xiaoxue trembled slightly.
She gripped the hem of her skirt even tighter with both hands, her knuckles almost digging into her palms.
"Lord Mimine, I have come here to seek a way out for the people of the Snow Country."
She raised her head, as if she had made a huge decision, and looked firmly at Uchiha Mitsunori.
"Xiaoxue knows this is abrupt, but Feng Hua Nutao is cruel and inhumane, and the people of the Snow Kingdom are already in dire straits. Xiaoxue has heard that Your Excellency is fond of beautiful women, and is willing to offer herself as a dowry to serve Your Excellency. She only asks that Your Excellency send troops to help Xiaoxue quell the rebellion and restore peace to the people of the Snow Kingdom."
The hall suddenly fell into a deathly silence. Asama Sandayu's expression changed slightly, and his lips moved, but he ultimately did not speak.
He knew better than anyone that this was the Snow Kingdom's last chance, and the only solution the princess could think of.
The Land of Snow can't wait any longer; if they delay any longer, they might not even have room to go into exile.
Seeing the helplessness and beauty in Fuuka Koyuki's eyes, Uchiha Mitsunori's heart began to lean in one direction.
He set down his teacup, a hint of admiration in his eyes: "Your Highness's beauty is indeed outstanding. However, I helped you quell the rebellion not because of your looks. While the Water Kingdom is unwilling to interfere in the internal affairs of other countries, it cannot tolerate a tyrant harming his people."
Upon hearing this, Feng Hua Xiaoxue suddenly looked up, and tears finally welled up in her eyes and streamed down her face.
She staggered and bowed again: "Thank you, Your Excellency! Xiaoxue... Xiaoxue is willing to keep her promise and serve Your Excellency!"
Knowing that haste makes waste, Uchiha Mitsunori spoke gently: "Once the rebellion is quelled, if you truly wish to remain in the Land of Water, you can make your decision then. If not, I will send someone to escort you back to the Land of Snow to protect your dignity as the rightful ruler."
Upon hearing this, Asama Santayu immediately stepped forward, knelt on the ground, and bowed deeply, his forehead almost touching the ground.
"Thank you for your righteous assistance, Your Excellency! The Land of Snow will never forget the kindness of the Land of Water! Your Excellency and Her Highness the Princess must have other important matters to discuss, so I will take my leave now and wait outside the palace."
After saying this, he turned around and slowly left the main hall, gently closing the door to isolate the two of them from the outside world.
Only Sanfeng and Xiaoxue remained in the hall, and a faint awkwardness filled the air.
Feng Hua Xiaoxue lowered her head, somewhat shy, her fingers unconsciously twisting the hem of her skirt.
Uchiha Mitsunori walked forward slowly, and the approaching footsteps made Kazaka Koyuki's cheeks blush slightly.
"I know a little about what happened in the Snow Country. Your father spent a fortune building a geothermal generator, and Fuuto thought it was some kind of secret treasure, so he killed your father!"
Xiaoxue looked up abruptly, her eyes filled with shock: "Geothermal generator? What's that?"
Uchiha Mitsunori gently rubbed her waist: "Activating the geothermal generator can melt the ice and snow in some areas, allowing the land to grow green grass and flowers, so that people can grow crops and no longer rely on imported food. The key you carry with you is used to activate the geothermal generator."
"Geothermal generator!"
Feng Hua Xiaoxue murmured these words repeatedly, tears welling up in her eyes again.
She loved spring when she was little and longed to play on the grass in spring.
Her father once told her, "Don't give up hope; even the snow country will have spring."
She reached up to touch the key on her chest, feeling a chill on her fingertips, yet a surge of warmth welled up inside her.
"So that's why... that's why Father was killed by Feng Hua Nu Tao!"
The misunderstandings and longings of ten years ago have finally been resolved at this moment.
Feng Hua Xiaoxue could no longer hold back. She squatted down, buried her face in her knees, and burst into tears.
Hearing the princess's cries, Asama Santayu pushed open the door and barged in.
"Your Highness...don't be afraid...this old minister will protect you with his life..."
Seeing Asama Santayu barging in, Uchiha Mitsunori's expression was somewhat displeased!
Fuuka Koyuki wiped away her tears and cried out, "I'm fine... I just learned some of the truth..."