Qin Shan indeed kept his word. He specially petitioned the King of Qin to allow Shen Yi and the others to reside in the Tongtian Residence, thereby displaying the Qin State's magnanimity.
Shen Yi reunited with Jiang Miaoyi. During the time before the King of Qin's birthday, the two spent a wonderful period together, and their relationship advanced by leaps and bounds.
In the blink of an eye, the day of the King of Qin's birthday arrived.
Changyang City was adorned with lanterns and colorful decorations, brimming everywhere with a festive atmosphere.
Jiang Miaoyi personally helped Shen Yi into his court robes, carefully straightened the corners of his garments, then linked arms with him as they left the residence.
"What a pair of immortal lovers!"
Today was the King of Qin's birthday, and Changyang City was exceptionally lively. Outside Tongtian Palace, many commoners had gathered after hearing of him, eager to see what kind of extraordinary person the Peerless Marquis was, to dare discipline Prince Qin Jian.
Shen Yi wore a white robe embroidered at the chest with a purple-gold flood dragon. His ebony hair was gathered together and pinned crosswise with a short warm-jade hairpin. An exquisite jade pendant hung from his waist, engraved with the two characters, "Peerless."
Jiang Miaoyi, meanwhile, seemed naturally flawless. No matter her attire or adornments, she carried an ethereal, immortal air.
"Father said that this time, I am only to present two birthday gifts: one Ten Thousand Year Blood Ginseng and one Nine-Leaf Heart Lotus. As for the remaining gift, you, as the envoy delegation's chief, must decide for yourself."
Jiang Miaoyi spoke in a breath as fragrant as orchids, whispering softly into Shen Yi's ear.
"The old man is no simple lamp either. He knows I'm a poverty-stricken nobody, yet he still