Chapter 829

Chapter 829 – Leaving the Imperial Capital

After finishing this visit, Lolan Hill felt slightly relieved and stayed in the manor, handling some matters related to the trade caravan.

Recently, many people had been inquiring about the prices of goods, mostly interested in the beautiful and smooth silk. Additionally, the exquisite and charming porcelain with Eastern flavors was also very popular. During their free time, Lolan Hill had the caravan personnel include some small gifts in the goods, such as fans, tea, lacquerware, incense burners, and the like.

A week later, most of the goods were sold out, and a new trend swept through the Imperial Capital. Many nobles visiting their friends’ homes could see these new items from the East.

Tallying the money earned this time, it amounted to nearly twenty thousand extraordinary gold coins. Luxury goods indeed yielded high profits.

Lolan Hill sat comfortably by the desk, wearing a white blouse and holding a silver-plated pen in her hand, summarizing the income from this trip to the Imperial Capital.

At that moment, the door to the study suddenly opened, and Ye Ling rushed in, holding a black rabbit plush toy.

“Are you leaving? I saw everyone packing up,” she said excitedly.

“Yes, we will set off early tomorrow morning,” Lolan Hill put down her pen.

“Oh, finally leaving, staying in the Imperial Capital was too stifling,” Ye Ling raised the black rabbit toy and cheered happily.

“You weren’t happy at first? You said you would see many new things at Titania’s place,” Lolan Hill asked with a smile.

“That was at the beginning, with lots of expectations. After a few days of exploring, I found many things I had already seen in Luo Capital, so I lost interest,” Ye Ling blinked, indicating she was quite clever and perceptive.

“Indeed,” Lolan Hill suddenly remembered that when they were in school, though this little one was lazy and playful, her grades were always among the top few, not a foolish existence.

“Let’s go, let’s go.” Ye Ling spun around with the rabbit toy in her arms, and her long twin braids swirled in the air.

“Did you say goodbye to Lily?” Lolan Hill asked.

“At this time? It feels hard to meet. The guards are strict, and it would be troublesome for Lolan,” Ye Ling tilted her head towards Lolan Hill.

“Perhaps I have a way, I’ll try tomorrow,” Lolan Hill replied.

“Then I’ll leave it to Lolan, hehe.”

When it came time to part ways, everything was kept simple. Considering that staying longer might expose her identity, Lolan Hill left discreetly, informing only a few people.

“See you again next time, little Lacy,” Rosella hugged Lolan Hill briefly, then handed her a small badge.

“If you encounter any trouble from other nobles in the South, you can show this, it will save you some trouble. Earl Howard’s influence is quite significant among the nobility,” he said.

“Mm, thank you Rosella.” Although she wouldn’t need it, Lolan Hill still appreciated her kindness.

“This is for Lacy too, a trinket,” Fachine handed over a beautifully adorned black feather that seemed to emit a faint glow, refracting splendid patterns.

[Smoke Crow Feather] (Rating: Excellent Golden Grade): A one-time extraordinary creation that generates a large area of black smoke, obscuring vision, sunlight, and even weak extraordinary perception.

“Thank you, Fachine,” Lolan Hill expressed her gratitude. Then she had several maids bring two boxes, each containing a few books.

“These are books I bought in the East. They may not be much use, but they record many interesting and fresh things from there,” the young lady said modestly.

In fact, these books were made with high-quality gilded paper, which alone was worth a lot. They depicted various customs, landscapes, and exotic creatures of the East. For nobles who lacked resources and supplies, these books were even more attractive.

“The world is vast, not just the Empire. There are many wonderful things out there.”

“Well, see you next time,” the young lady waved and got onto the carriage by the roadside. As the wheels rolled, the caravan gradually disappeared around the corner.

Rosella and Fachine stood in place, watching Lolan Hill leave, feeling a mix of emotions.

“I didn’t expect her to leave so soon. I thought she would stay in the Imperial Capital for a long time, maybe even settle down,” Rosella said with regret.

“I feel like she won’t come back for many years after this departure,” Fachine voiced her thoughts.

“Fachine has such a feeling? Is this a prophecy?” Rosella turned in surprise. Among the few, Fachine, a girl from the Treiye family, was the most mysterious, possessing rare foresight abilities as a witch.

“My prophecies aren’t always accurate. The higher the rank of the extraordinary beings, the less reliable my feelings become,” Fachine shook her head.

“Those Sequence 9 existences are all unique, largely free from common constraints.”

“So, my occasional prophetic ability adds a bit of fun but can’t change the greater trends.”

“Enough talk, we should head back. Rumor has it that the Regent Prince will arrive in the Imperial Capital soon. Many people are hesitating whether to align themselves with him. After all, the Emperor’s child is still too young, and the Empress is too weak to control the Empire.”

“How many waves will this cause?”

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After leaving the Imperial Capital, the caravan headed south. By evening, they set up camp in a small valley not far from the main road, preparing to rest for the night.

Ten large tents were erected, and orange-red bonfires were lit, warming the deep autumn night.

In the crackling sound of burning wood, Ye Ling held two skewered meat sticks, watching them slowly turn golden brown and sizzle with oil.

“It needs a bit more time to cook thoroughly,” Lolan Hill’s voice came from behind. She bent down beside Ye Ling, sprinkling some seasoning on the meat sticks.

“Alright, \~\~\~” Ye Ling agreed wholeheartedly, her eyes reflecting the excited flames.

After the caravan members enjoyed a delicious and comfortable dinner, they began to settle down for the night. Since they were near the Imperial Capital, there was no worry about bandits, and the caravan included many experts.

As the night grew deeper, Lolan Hill woke up in the tent, as if her alarm clock had gone off.

She nudged Ye Ling awake and gestured for silence.

Then the two of them left the tent, rising into the distant dark sky under the unawareness of the others, flying back toward the Imperial Capital.

(End of Chapter)