The bumpy carriage was driving on the wilderness. Some of the passengers in the carriage closed their eyes to meditate, some were talking quietly, and some were leaning against the inner wall, half asleep.
"Solander has arrived."
The carriage gradually slowed down and the surrounding area became noisy. A young girl with blond hair woke up from her sleep.
Letis rubbed her still somewhat groggy head and walked out of the carriage carrying the vine box.
This is a post station outside the city. The grass beside the road is as green as oil, and a warm breeze blows in the open field. Looking up, the tall city wall made of light gray and red bricks stands on the ground, and you can't see the end at a glance.
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Going forward along the road is the magnificent city gate, which is nearly 10 meters high. The slightly weathered carvings on the city gate show its long history. Many pedestrians and horse-drawn carriages pass by without stopping.
Looking inward from the city gate, the bustling street scene also comes into view.
Is this the former West Wind and the current capital of Clancia? Letis's heart was filled with hesitation and expectation.
Following the flow of people, she followed forward and entered this magnificent and desirable city.
One month later.
"Hello, Miss Lettice."
In a small shop on the street, two people were sitting opposite each other. Opposite Letis was a woman in bright clothes.
"Did I hear that Miss Letis wants to buy this store?"
"Yes, ma'am." Letis nodded.
"Can you tell me what you plan to use it for? There are domestic regulations that prohibit it from being left vacant for more than three months after acquisition, and taxes must be paid during the holding period."
"I plan to open a clothing store." Letis said, taking out a stack of clothing design albums drawn by herself from the paper bag on the side.
She handed these albums to the other party for them to look at.
After a while, the lady relaxed her brows and nodded from time to time, seeming to be very satisfied and appreciative.
"It's really good. I've been attracted by several of them. Seeing that you're not very old, and I don't know if you're short of money, if possible, I'd also like to invest in it."
"This..." Letis looked at the lady in surprise. The two had only known each other for a few days and had no personal relationship. Is the other party so optimistic about her design? In fact, she didn't have much confidence.
"If Madam wants to participate in the stock, I will naturally be very happy, but I want to lead the store myself, so I'm afraid I can't give you too much share."
"That's no problem, I don't want much." The other party didn't seem to care at all.
Then the two continued to discuss for a while and finally signed the contract.
Mrs. Xueqin transferred the store to Letis free of charge and gave her a start-up capital of 100 gold coins. She only held 20% of the shares. She was very generous. Now Letis only has 72 gold coins in her body.
"If you need any help in the future, you can also come to me. Regarding raw materials, I know many suppliers. In addition, if you want to promote it, I can also help you attract customers."
"I'm looking forward to it, Letis. I think you are a very talented girl. I hope to see the beautiful clothes you make."
"Thank you, Mrs. Xueqin." Letis bowed gratefully.
"Haha, that's it for today. I think you still have a lot of things to do, so I won't bother you."
Afterwards, the lady walked out of the shop, got into the carriage and left.
The store became quiet again, but this time only Letis was left alone.
The sun outside was strong and bright, and some pedestrians could be seen walking on the road. Letis stood up and slowly touched the facilities and retro furniture in the shop. There were many mottled marks on the rough mahogany wood, and some corners were also worn.
It's very round, and you can tell that this is a store with a long history. There are still a few bottles of dusty wine in the corner.
Open the drawer inside the counter and pull out an old and yellowed account book.
"Meet friends with wine, no distinction is made between high and low."
The beautiful black font is a little blurry, and most of the corners are wrinkled and rolled up, as if it has been soaked in water. Open it carefully, and it records the bustling scene of this store in the past.
Among them, the purchase and sales accounts include not only the famous 'Purple Blood' wine, the novel and fragrant 'Cointreau', but also the later strange and special 'Soma', etc. This wine shop can be said to have witnessed a
The rise and fall of large chambers of commerce.
Now that the past prosperity is gone, it will no longer be a liquor store, but will be reborn as a clothing store.
Then start today.
Letis closed the yellowed book and raised her head again. The sky outside the window was blue, with flowing clouds spreading in the wind.
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South, Jingyue Strait.
The blue water undulates outside the round window, and several special black ships rise and fall in the waves from time to time. A young woman in her twenties opens her hands to the wind, embracing the blue sky and sea breeze.
"Hahaha, I'm so happy~"
Aliena closed her eyes slightly and listened to the sound of seagulls chirping in the sky.
In the past few months, she has led 6 quasi-submarines, which has greatly dealt a blow to the rampant pirates in the sea area, making the sea area clear and clear, and all ships can sail smoothly.
In order to reward this rare achievement, the Hinazuki Council recently awarded her the Hinazuki Badge and invited her to become an official member of the Hinzuki Council.
"In the future, my status in the kingdom will be higher than that of dad, haha."
The crescent moon badge with cranberry branches entwined was held high in front of him, staring in the direction of the sun. The twinkling light in it was exquisite and magnificent.
"I am also a famous mage and alchemist in the kingdom."
"However, all this is just the beginning. I am the triple great Alena."
Under the blue sky, the girl shouted bold words, startling a crowd of birds and flying into the distance.
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"Congratulations to 'Golden Flame Tulip', you will become the pastry supplier in the emperor's wedding. The wedding will be held in early September, please make it with your heart."
"Thank you for your majesty and all the adults' appreciation. On behalf of the Hongyuan family, I promise to guarantee that we will present a satisfactory masterpiece for this grand ceremony!"
Count Hongyuan, who was dressed in formal attire, thanked and saluted under the envious eyes of everyone, and then received the letter of commendation and appointment from the palace envoy.
Under Titania's exquisite elf-style arches, blond elf maids stand quietly on one side. On the white cloth table in the center, tempting cakes of different shapes reflect a soft halo in the sun. No one can
Unexpectedly, in the cake selection that was the focus of this wedding, a pastry house from the eastern part of the empire won the first place, while other luxurious pastry houses in the imperial capital all failed.
After leaving the palace's annex in the city, Count Hongyuan reboarded the carriage and left.
"This victory is inseparable from Miss Bumansha's contribution."
In the carriage, Li Lin looked at the chestnut-blond haired girl opposite.
"No, in fact, it can only be said that it is good luck. I happened to make the flavor that the future queen likes."
Bu Mansha lifted her hair from her ears and looked at the sky outside the window. Unknowingly, she recalled her former roommate and classmate, that lazy and innocent girl.
What kind of path will she embark on in the future? Maybe this can be regarded as getting her wish, just as she expected in the past.
The Third Age, September 1698
A grand wedding was held in the capital of the Canghong Empire. Compared with the wedding that caused a sudden change a few years ago, this time it was even more grand and eye-catching.
Aristocratic girls wearing red feathers flew in the sky. They carried baskets of roses and sprinkled endless crimson petals to embellish this prosperous city.
On both sides of the street are neatly arranged isosceles flower baskets. Light pink and white roses are placed in these flower baskets woven from twigs. Waiters in formal dresses and windbreakers stand quietly on both sides.
Countless people crowded along the main road of the imperial capital, looking at the end of the street, holding their breath and listening. Among them were nobles, civilians, and many newly promoted officers.
"The convoy is coming!"
A burst of melodious orchestral music came from a distance, and in the expectant eyes of people, a team of horn players slowly approached.
This band seems to be composed of military personnel, and behind the band is an honor guard wearing red and black uniforms.
These 500-person honor guard are almost the same height and have handsome faces. They are all elites in the army above Sequence 5. They hold flower-drawing rapiers, stand upright in front of them, look straight, and step forward, neatly and with a hint of splendor.
As the team moved forward, many petals floated down from the sky, people cheered and waved, and the floating faces were like a warm ocean.
Although many people among the nobles thought that the queen was of low origin and criticized her slightly, in the eyes of the common people, this was a great victory.
The emperor's wife, the next emperor's mother, and another person in charge of the empire's authority was a girl of ordinary birth, not a descendant of a wealthy family.
Such an identity has aroused the imagination of countless people. If this girl can do it, does it mean that in the future, she, or descendants of common people like herself, can also ascend the grand stage and enter the top level of the empire.
Although none of them knew the 'Lily Esther', this did not stop everyone from having a good impression of her. This girl who was born into a marginal nobleman not only represented herself, but also represented the hearts of many lower-class people.
That little hope.
"Coming!"
The long procession moved forward, and the red knights in full armor walked forward with the luxurious float. On the magnificent float full of roses, the emperor of the current empire appeared in front of countless people holding a petite and beautiful girl.
In eyes.
The gorgeous bright red dress is studded with roses, each one in bud, extending along the long skirt behind her. This slender girl is wearing a wreath of roses on her head and holding a white jasmine bouquet symbolizing purity in her hand.
He waved to the welcoming crowd with an excited expression, and there seemed to be some tears streaming from the corners of his eyes.
My heart has never been beating like it is at this moment, and the excitement, tension, anxiety, worry, and anticipation all explode together, filling every nook and cranny of my heart.
Lily looked at the enthusiastic faces and the congratulations and blessings, as if she was being soaked in the warm spring water and was about to melt.
This ordinary girl in the past has never experienced such a grand scene, such a noble ceremony, such a drastic change in identity. If happiness is a warm thing, then at this moment she has been so heated by it that she is uneasy and frightened, and is afraid of what is happening in front of her.
All this is just an illusory dream.
"Stand still."
A familiar and gentle voice rang in her ears, and the interlocked palms of her hands brought her endless peace of mind and stability. Lily looked sideways, her handsome face so dazzling against the sun behind her.
"Um."
Holding the hand holding the bouquet tightly and pressing it on her chest, Lily took a deep breath, trying to calm her violently heaving heart.
Today is the most important day in her life, so she can't make a fool of herself.
The emperor and empress's float slowly drove through the city. The two people, surrounded by countless roses, were seen by the people of the entire imperial capital. Finally, amid the sounds of blessings, they slowly walked into the central palace square.
Under the emperor's decision, this wedding is no longer limited to the participation of the palace nobles, but is celebrated with the vast number of people of the empire. Various pastries and food have been prepared around the square, and will be distributed free of charge to
Everyone present.
Of course, there are differences between nobles and commoners. They will enter the inner circle of the wedding and enjoy gorgeous floral parasols and round tables.
The civilians at the scene had no objection to this arrangement. This was a fact. The nobles were indeed superior to others, which is why they were so eager to become one of them.
Compared with the past weddings that were aloof and isolated from the world, this open and transparent wedding greatly satisfied the curiosity of the people and created a sense of intimacy with the newly married emperor and his wife.
This couple was united in front of their own eyes, and this emperor was far more peaceful than the previous kings.
"Long live your Majesty the Emperor!"
"Long live your Majesty the Queen!"
Warm and noisy cheers formed a colorful ocean, spreading into the distance under the sun.
It was night, and the lights inside and outside the palace were brightly lit.
There was still an unending wedding ceremony in the square and the palace. People in the square danced and sang around the open space in the middle. In the palace, pairs of nobles in formal dresses danced gracefully. Light and soothing music sounded in the golden and glorious hall.
In the high castle tower in the palace, Emmank held Lily's hand and climbed up step by step. The rose-studded dress spiraled up the stairs, like a gradient crimson rainbow.
Feeling those strong and reassuring fingers, Lily slowly lifted the skirt up, her eyes full of tenderness.
Finally, the two of them climbed to the top of the tall tower in the palace. The soothing night breeze blew in their faces. Stars twinkled in the clear night sky. Looking down, the lively square below was filled with orange lights.
"Do you like it here?" Emmank turned around and looked at Lily.
"I like it very much, very happy." Lily's face turned slightly red and she lowered her face slightly.
"Don't bow your head, you are my wife, the most noble queen in the empire."
Aimanke's fingers gently brushed Lily's cheek.
"Although there is no bright full moon, today, I have prepared another gift for you." After he finished speaking, he raised one hand and waved it down.
Immediately, endless fireworks rose from the distant land.
These light blue, bright yellow, bright red, lavender, and emerald green fireworks are like stars rising into the sky and then blooming.
Beautiful meteors of five colors streak across the night sky, shining into this prosperous and beautiful world.
On this same night, in the far east, the imperial capital of the Plantagenet Dynasty.
At the Shaowei Banquet Hall on Yuzhang Mountain, the majestic and loud voice solemnly announced.
"I confer Luo Lan, a disciple of the Zhuoyun Xiangyu Sect, as the Golden Bird Priestess of the Dynasty, one of the Four Blessings of the Dynasty, the Star-Songing Wind Blessing!"