Rebirth: The Time-locked Girl
Chapter 491 Global social platforms exploded【1 more】

Chapter 491: 491 Global social platforms exploded【1 more】

"Carefree King wrote a letter?" Xie Linyuan was also curious, "What does it say? May I know?"

"Of course," Hua Yingyue still looked indifferent, "I’ll read it to you, Hua Hua, unfold the letter—"

She had just read a sentence when her voice suddenly stopped, and her gaze abruptly froze.

"Cough, cough, cough!" A thunderous cough came from Xie Linyuan, "Hua... Hua Hua?"

He had never expected that the Carefree King would address King Qin by such a nickname.

If the people of the world at that time had known, they probably would not have accepted it.

King Qin, although a woman, was brave and good at fighting, no less than any man.

This depiction of Hua Yingyue made it truly impossible for people to associate her with "Hua Hua."

Hua Yingyue silently read the letter, not speaking again.

The letter was not long, but she looked at it for a full ten minutes.

"What does the letter say?" Xie Linyuan stroked his chin, "Could it be that the Carefree King has found some fun amusement and is sharing it with you?"

Hearing this, Hua Yingyue seemed to awaken from a trance; she suddenly stood up, went out the door, her back in a hurry.

"What happened to her?" Xie Linyuan was stunned, "Could it be that the contents of the letter have dealt her a tremendous blow?"

Ye Wanlan gently shook her head and softly said, "Some things, once truly confirmed, indeed require one to take a moment alone."

"It seems to be a secret, then I will not ask," Xie Linyuan breathed out a long sigh, a hint of a smile appearing in his eyes, "Little Junior Sister, now I am completely relieved."

Ah Yin, they will definitely meet again.

Ye Wanlan tilted her head and asked, "Big Senior Brother, during your trip, did you find any news regarding Prince Yan’s Sword?"

"I must admit my embarrassment, but indeed I have not," Xie Linyuan sighed, "I went to every location you suggested, but I genuinely can’t figure out where else Prince Yan’s Sword could be."

Ye Wanlan fell silent.

Although her hopes were high, as long as Prince Yan’s Sword remained unfound, her heart could not settle.

Prince Brother...

"Little Junior Sister, rest assured, I will continue to search," Xie Linyuan said with a solemn expression, "If Brother He could see you, he would certainly be extremely happy."

Ye Wanlan gently nodded, "I’m going to see Yingyue."

**

Hua Yingyue sat by the water, gazing fixedly at the clouds in the sky.

Footsteps sounded behind her, but she did not turn around, still staring at the clouds.

"You can’t drink or smell the aroma of the alcohol now, so I can only let you take a glance," Ye Wanlan deliberately waved the cup in front of her, "It’s traditionally brewed, tastes quite good."

Hua Yingyue was slow to react, "Did you come here specifically to spite me?"

Because of a congenital illness from birth, Princess Yongning naturally could not drink alcohol.

Sometimes, to tease her childhood companion, she would flaunt fine wine.

As time changed, it was now she who became envious.

"This isn’t about teasing you; it’s because I’m worried about you being alone and overthinking. I specifically came to keep you company," Ye Wanlan also sat down with her legs crossed beside her, "Would you like to ask him what he truly thinks when you see him later? The Exquisite Eight Treasures Box still has your name engraved on it."

Hua Yingyue did not respond immediately; after a long while, she slowly said, "Actually, I do feel it."

Ye Wanlan looked at her, "Oh?"

"Think about it, if someone loves you intensely and passionately, it’s like the sun radiating its warmth," said Hua Yingyue, "Could you possibly not feel it?"

Ye Wanlan’s eyelashes fluttered slightly, "Then you—"

"Because it’s impossible," Hua Yingyue was very calm, "so there’s no need to hold any hope."

The responsibility she carried on her shoulders was no less than anyone else’s.

From the moment she chose to become King Qin, it was destined that she had no time for what was called a romantic relationship.

She would continue to hold tightly to her whip until she was old and her bones could no longer move.

Hua Yingyue fell silent again for a few seconds, "Actually, he surely knows this too, which is why he wouldn’t clarify it directly to me, yet he wrote such a letter."

"Unfortunately, the outbreak of the war involving countless armies prevented her from ever receiving this letter while she was still alive."

"The arrival of this letter was delayed by a full three hundred years."

"Hua Yingyue, times have changed," Ye Wanlan said with a faint smile. "At least this time, you can speak openly, and even if there is no possibility, understanding each other’s feelings is still good."

Hua Yingyue’s furrowed brows relaxed: "I hope he dies a natural death, but if I truly see him, I will definitely ask him properly."

She paused, then frowned again: "It’s just his weapon... I really do not know what it is."

Ye Wanlan also focused her thoughts on this matter, but her ruminations were interrupted by the ringing of her phone.

The caller ID showed Fang Qingli.

She answered, "Qingli?"

"Sister Lan, I really shouldn’t disturb you while you’re recuperating," Fang Qingli’s breathing was a bit rushed. "But there is indeed something urgent."

Ye Wanlan reassured her, "Go ahead, I’m listening."

"Sister Lan, the TV series ’Annus Mirabilis’ set many records during its broadcast over the winter holidays," Fang Qingli quickly said. "After yesterday’s grand finale, the online viewership directly broke through ten billion. Zhou Chengyu and Nie Shuangyi, as the lead actors, gained over ten million fans in three months, especially Nie Shuangyi."

Ye Wanlan nodded.

This was the first TV series she had produced after taking over Shengshi Entertainment, and she had poured a lot of effort into it.

"Annus Mirabilis" was not only the growth history of a female official but also a history of Shenzhou’s cultural development.

Many products from Pulling the Sky Company were also showcased to the audience in this drama.

"You also know, Sister Lan, that after receiving your orders, the director not only restored the original novel in the drama but also added many elements of Shenzhou culture," Fang Qingli continued. "One scene was shot on the night of the 15th day of the first lunar month. To reproduce the Lantern Festival authentically, the director even specially invited many artisans who craft lanterns."

Ye Wanlan hummed in acknowledgment: "The Lantern Festival, I know."

The Lantern Festival is a traditional event held on the 15th day of the first lunar month, and people have always had the custom of admiring lanterns.

Tracing back to ancient times, the Lantern Festival originated during the Yong Dynasty period, having a history of more than two millennia.

During the Ning Dynasty Period, this tradition was naturally continued.

And every 15th day of the first lunar month, Fengyuan City would hold the annual Lantern Festival, which was also the day specifically set aside for her to rest and relax.

On this day, He Jia would return from the Northwest to Fengyuan and accompany her to stroll together along the bustling streets.

"Last month, ’Annus Mirabilis’ also began airing in several regions abroad," Fang Qingli’s voice held a bit of gritted teeth, "and just yesterday, it happened to air the episode with the Lantern Festival. This morning, many people from the Southern Ming Principality on the international internet started saying that the production crew filmed their Lantern Festival without their permission."

Hua Yingyue also clearly heard this and her expression went blank for a full three seconds, somewhat incredulously retorting: "The Southern Ming Principality says the Lantern Festival is theirs?"

Is this the Southern Ming Principality she knows?

Three hundred years ago, wasn’t the Southern Ming Principality still paying tributes to Shenzhou?

After all, the Eastern Wilderness Border adjoins the Southern Ming Principality, and their emissaries and merchants wishing to enter Shenzhou must obtain her permission.

Even after three hundred years, despite Shenzhou nearly getting destroyed, it’s incomparable to the Southern Ming Principality.

Hua Yingyue fell into a mystifying silence.

Three hundred years later, reality compared to her knowledge had indeed undergone earth-shattering changes.

"They also said they want to sue to the Global Center," Fang Qingli said, laughing bitterly, "and now the online world is already in uproar. Originally, it was a very laughable matter, but they brought out the results of their heritage application."

Ye Wanlan’s expression remained very calm from beginning to end as she opened the website link sent by Fang Qingli—

Global Community.

This is the largest social platform worldwide, developed by the Global Center.

The hot trends all related to "Annus Mirabilis" and Shenzhou, with extensive discussions.

#Shenzhou, stealing#

#Lantern Festival, Southern Ming Principality traditional event#

#Annus Mirabilis#

["Ah, I actually quite liked the series shot by Shenzhou, which helped me understand a lot of Shenzhou culture, but it turns out to have stolen from the Southern Ming Principality?"]

["Shenzhou people say this is their thing, do they have evidence? We have it!"]

["Three years ago, the World Cultural Heritage Center’s Heritage Application Organization already approved our application, and we also hold the Lantern Festival on the last day of the New Year every year."]

["We demand the ’Annus Mirabilis’ production team to apologize to our Southern Ming Principality! And to indefinitely take down ’Annus Mirabilis’, donate all the drama’s revenue to us! Additionally, they must admit to the world that the Lantern Festival is a tradition of the Southern Ming Principality!"]