MC - Chapter 568: Will Spring Come?

Even the slowest of news from the Northern Frontier would eventually reach the Divine Capital, especially now that His Majesty the Emperor had already returned, so that news naturally transmitted back as well.

First came the names of the many dead, youngsters from the Heavenly Imperial Institution, from the warden faction, but most were from prominent great families. Of course, no one really cared about the deaths of the cultivators from the foreign lands. But even so, the imperial court quickly issued many announcements, and the Ministry of Rites had been busy for quite some time, preparing many things to send to the great families of the Divine Capital. This was to reflect His Majesty's goodwill, to honor their contributions to the Great Liang. Naturally, aside from hanging white lanterns at their doors, these families also drafted memorials to send to the Emperor in the Imperial Study, expressing their gratitude for His Majesty's rewards.

But in reality, neither the things His Majesty sent nor the memorials the families delivered to the palace were given much attention.

Li Heng was squatting in the Imperial Study, currently burning those memorials.

These great families were wealthy, so the paper they used was of the highest quality. As it burned, a faint fragrance of ink rose into the air, giving Li Heng a feeling of calm contentment.

The Great Liang Emperor sat behind his desk, watching the wisps of black smoke swirl in the breeze, and said softly, "Another year has passed in the blink of an eye."

Li Heng said, "Your Majesty has already been to the desolate north twice. You cannot go again."

The Great Liang Emperor ignored him and simply said, "Spring has arrived, let's fly some kites."

Hearing this, Li Heng paused and looked at His Majesty in confusion. The latter paid him no mind, rising on his own and leaving the Imperial Study.

Li Heng said no more. As he exited the Imperial Study, he ordered someone to fetch a kite.

Spring in the Divine Capital was still quite cold, with only the first green buds

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Martial Cultivator Chapter 568: Will Spring Come?

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