Chapter 1216 - 878: Blood Feeding_2

Chapter 1216: Chapter 878: Blood Feeding_2

A burst of noise came from not far away, and passersby spoke with surprise and awe that His Majesty was coming.

The peculiar atmosphere between the two was interrupted, and both turned their heads shyly, looking toward the sound.

Unexpectedly, His Majesty really came over, accompanied by two generals and the legendary Sea Emperor, out for a stroll in the city.

It’s something rarely seen on a regular day, even more lively than the annual festival in the Imperial City, making people’s blood boil.

Mu Yun placed her hands on her chest, her eyes sparkling, so excited she could hardly breathe, "Oh my God, it’s His Majesty! I’ve never seen His Majesty so up close before, it’s truly a blessing! My favorite and most admired person is His Majesty!"

"Whether it’s the noble ladies of the Imperial City or us commoners, His Majesty is the most admired female in our hearts."

Hu Yun was also quite surprised. He was considered a trusted subordinate by His Majesty and knew that His Majesty had rarely been in the palace in recent years, even he seldom saw her.

"Your Majesty, why have you come out? If there’s something you need to purchase, you could just tell the palace staff." Hu Yun hurried forward to salute.

Mu Yun also quickly followed, respectfully offering a deep bow, her expression full of excitement and admiration, "Greetings, Your Majesty."

Shen Tang nodded to both of them, smiling, "I just wanted to come out for a simple stroll, to get some fresh air. No big deal, you go ahead and do what you need to do, don’t mind me."

"Then we won’t disturb Your Majesty and the three gentlemen’s enjoyment any longer. I shall now take my leave."

As Hu Yun was about to leave, Shen Tang suddenly called him, looked at the young girl beside him, and implied, "You’ve been quite busy these years, how about I give you a holiday then, have a good rest."

Hu Yun’s face turned red, "No, no need, Your Majesty! Defending the Empire is my duty, I don’t find it tiring."

"Alright, alright, anyway, the offer is there, I won’t insist, you decide for yourself."

Shen Tang waved them off with a smile and went away with the beast husbands.

Mu Yun gazed at the god-like figure disappearing into the distance, unable to conceal her excitement, and said dreamily, "I...I actually spoke to His Majesty... His Majesty is truly too beautiful, a thousand, no, a hundred times more beautiful than in news and newspapers, with such a noble aura, truly like a celestial being, making one feel ashamed of oneself."

Hu Yun nodded in agreement, looked at her, and said earnestly, "There are countless beauties in this world, there’s no need to compare. As long as you feel with your heart, everyone is unique, with an irreplaceable beauty."

Mu Yun blushed, lowered her head, a bit envious and gloomy, and said, "Though that’s true, under the bright moon, who would notice the ordinary stars? You’ve been beside His Majesty for years, seeing her every day... If I were a male, seeing that celestial-like person every day, my heart probably couldn’t hold anyone else."

Hu Yun neither agreed nor disagreed, "I admired His Majesty greatly since I was young, even... with a hint of affection, but I also know how distant the bright moon is, being showered by moonlight is already fortunate, I wouldn’t ask for more."

He said seriously, "To protect His Majesty and the Empire is the greatest honor for me as an Imperial soldier."

Mu Yun knew Hu Yun was an excellent and resilient Imperial soldier, and it was exactly because of this that she was deeply attracted to him. Yet, hearing these words, her heart still felt a trace of loss.

Hu Yun glanced at the time, it was time to return to his post, "Thank you for the lunch, as a return, I’ll help out at the shop tomorrow on my day off."

"Ah?" Mu Yun was stunned for a moment, her eyes widened, "Aren’t you on patrol tomorrow?"

Hu Yun found her dazed look both cute and amusing, "His Majesty agreed to give me a holiday, haven’t slacked off for even a moment over the years, it’s indeed quite tiring... I should take a few days to rest and spend some time on myself."

He looked at Mu Yun, his voice suddenly gentle, "Like a regular male, being with the person I like, doing things we enjoy."

Mu Yun’s pupils dilated, she forgot to breathe, her heart felt like it was leaping out of her chest, bursting into fireworks.

She no longer cared about propriety, threw herself into the young man’s embrace, hugging him tightly and smiling happily, "Alright, I’ll wait for you!"

At the city gate, the Guard Army continued their routine inspection of the comings and goings of the troops.

This was a necessary passage for merchants traveling to and from various places, and the troops dispatched at the city gate were elites among elites.

A Beastman from the Wolf Clan seemed absent-minded, when a heavy hand slapped his shoulder, startling him, "Captain, you’re back..."