HRPM – Chapter 243 Forced into a Dilemma (1)

Jin Luoluo became smug again. “Of course. If I were like ordinary women, could I have become the richest woman around? If I live, I want to live differently—I want to live brilliantly and freely. Men can all stand aside. No one gets to suppress my radiance.”

Xiao Luo felt that whenever Jin Luoluo was full of confidence, her beautiful eyes would shine with a dazzling light, making her whole person seem to sparkle so brightly that people could not look away.

It seemed that he could see hope for his own dream through her. This was a girl full of miracles. Being with her, one would unconsciously be infected by her optimism and freedom.

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“Jin Luoluo, where are you planning to take this old master?”

The moment the emperor left the palace, he became like a wild horse freed from its reins. All his majesty, solemnity, and imperial airs were thrown behind him. He chatted and laughed with ordinary people, not like a lofty emperor at all, but more like the master of a wealthy household.

“Master, how about we hire a painted pleasure boat and take a tour on Blue Moon Lake? We can bring wine, delicious food, singing, and dancing aboard too—eat, drink, and enjoy everything in one place without having to run around everywhere.” Jin Luoluo proposed the most money-saving option she could think of.

The emperor nodded. “Mm, the moonlight tonight is delightful, and the breeze is cool. Drifting on the lake would surely be very comfortable. We’ll do it your way!”

Jin Luoluo immediately ordered people to prepare everything. The Jin family servants had always been efficient, and very quickly they procured a magnificent large boat.

Jin Luoluo and Xiao Luo accompanied the emperor aboard. The painted boat slowly departed from the shore and headed toward the bustling center of the city.

“It seems especially lively on the lake tonight. There are many more pleasure boats than usual.”

Jin Luoluo had no interest in the singing and dancing. She glanced out the window and noticed that Blue Moon Lake was crowded with painted boats. The lake, usually quiet and peaceful, now looked like a bustling marketplace. Countless colorful lights shone from the boats, and music drifted everywhere through the air.

“There seems to be some kind of excitement around the bend ahead,” Xiao Luo said. His eyesight was sharper, and he could see many pleasure boats gathered in the distance. The shore was also ablaze with lights, while huge crowds packed the long embankment. The clamor echoed through half the capital city.

The moment the emperor heard there was excitement to be found, he immediately ordered the boat to head over and sent people to investigate the situation.