Chapter 78 The Strange Official

Looking at Wei Jingchen's retreating figure, Xian Pingyan felt a little strange.

He remembered that the young master of the Wei family was known as the Jade Prince in the capital.

But now it seems that Wei Jingchen is quite a cold-hearted child, not at all like a gentle and refined young master.

"Wow, this kid is really tall, almost as tall as me!"

Xian Pingyan muttered as he went back to find his master.

Wei Jingchen led Yun Zhao to the place where the tigers were kept.

As soon as they approached, the tiger sensed their presence and raised its head.

"It's me."

The tiger recognized his scent and gradually relaxed.

Wei Jingchen gently patted Yun Zhao, and Yun Zhao slowly woke up.

She was so exhausted that her eyes were squinting into slits.

"Sleeping on a tiger?"

Okay~

Yun Zhao responded softly, and then said something to the tiger.

"Tiger, I'll lie down for a little while~"

She then allowed Wei Jingchen to place her on the tiger's back.

"Ugh—"

The tiger lifted her up and let out a soft growl.

"Tiger Tiger, I'm so tired. Would you like to stay with Brother Jingchen? Little Tiger is in the car."

Later, Sister Zhixia will take you to see the baby~ Brother Jingchen, later you can help Zhaozhao feed... um, feed the tiger..."

Yun Zhao was so tired that he fell asleep before he could finish speaking.

The tiger looked up at Wei Jingchen.

The man and the tiger stared at each other, somewhat bewildered.

"Then, shall we go?"

Wei Jingchen wasn't sure if it could understand him, so after thinking for a moment, he made a "please" gesture.

The tiger seemed to understand, and raised its paw, walking towards the city gate.

To prevent Yun Zhao from slipping off the tiger, Wei Jingchen followed behind the tiger, keeping a close watch at all times.

Perhaps because Yun Zhao was asleep, the tiger walked much slower than usual.

Although it was already dark, the tiger's eerie green eyes looked particularly frightening in the dim light.

As they walked toward the city gate, everyone instinctively held their breath.

They were afraid that if the tiger got angry, it would just swat them to death with one paw.

Upon arriving at the city gate, Pei Jishi finally got a clear look at the tiger.

"Wow, it's really that big?"

Pei Jishi could tell at a glance that this tiger's eyes indicated it was a wild beast that had truly eaten people.

No wonder it caused such a commotion outside the city today; this tiger really does look terrifying.

"So, um, are we really, really going to let this tiger into the city?"

The official took several steps back, his words becoming increasingly stammering.

"Lord Yang has already agreed to let the tiger into the city. If you prevent it from entering and anger it, will you take responsibility?"

Xian Pingyan glanced at the officer, his tone somewhat irritating.

The official nervously swallowed hard: "Then, then I'll lead the way!"

After saying that, he quickly ran a few steps, with Pei Jishi and the others between him and the tiger.

"Elder Pei, shall we go?"

Wei Jingchen stood protectively beside Yun Zhao and asked.

"good."

The group entered the city through a small gate next to the main gate.

At this time, a curfew had been imposed in the city, and there was no one else except the patrolling officials.

A tiger passed by a house, and the dog in the yard, perhaps sensing danger, suddenly barked.

"Waaah!"

Upon hearing the sudden barking of the dog, the tiger immediately let out a warning roar.

The dogs in the yard immediately quieted down.

Yun Zhao was awakened by the barking of dogs, and rubbed his eyes, groggily waking up.

He stumbled and almost fell off the tiger's back!

Wei Jingchen reacted quickly and pulled her back.

"Oh my god, that scared me to death!"

Yun Zhao instantly regained his senses and sat up straight on the tiger's back.

"Tiger is so good, let's go back quickly!"

She touched the tiger's head, and the tiger took off running.

Its claws scratched at the bluestone pavement, making a "scratching" sound.

Hearing the noise, the officer turned around and saw a tiger rushing towards him!

"God, help me!"

The officers were so frightened they nearly fainted and ran away as fast as they could.

The tiger, perhaps intrigued, immediately slowed its pace and chased after the official, playing with him.

"Tiger, you're being naughty! You can't bully people!"

Yun Zhao patted its little head, and the tiger stopped, looking somewhat unhappy.

"Don't be afraid, officer, it's alright!"

Yun Zhao waved to the officials in the distance.

"This tiger is really intelligent."

Upon seeing this, Pei Jishi couldn't help but laugh.

Xian Pingyan sighed: "Master, it's not that the tiger understands human nature, it's that the tiger was in a playful mood and was tamed by Junior Sister."

Understanding human nature?

If it weren't for my junior sister, those running officials would probably have already ended up in the tiger's belly and become its dinner!

The official accompanying Pei Jishi asked curiously, "Young Master Xian, why does this tiger obey the young princess so much?"

Xian Pingyan glanced at him but did not reply.

The official didn't feel embarrassed at all, he just smiled and explained, "The little princess is really amazing. Such a fierce tiger is like a kitten in her hands."

As he kept steer the conversation toward Yun Zhao, Wei Jingchen subconsciously glanced at him a few more times.

"Sir, where are we all scheduled to rest tonight?"

"Oh, Lord Yang said that in order to prevent the spread of the disease, people entering and leaving the city from outside should be kept away from the people and arranged to stay in the yamen."

As they spoke, the group had already returned to the county government office.

There were guards outside the gate. Yang Jingyan had told them long ago that tigers would enter the city.

But when Yun Zhao appeared riding a tiger, the guards were still startled.

"My goodness, it's so big!"

"Don't be afraid, don't be afraid, it's okay, it's okay!"

Yun Zhao patted the tiger's head and reassured the officials.

The officer touched the tip of his nose somewhat awkwardly.

It's really embarrassing to say that grown men aren't as brave as a five-year-old toddler!

"Please come in, young princess!"

The group quickly dispersed, leaving the entire county government gate to Yun Zhao and the tiger.

The tiger strode into the yamen with an imposing air, and as it passed the officials, Yun Zhao suddenly made it stop.

The official felt a chill run down his spine.

"Officer, could you tell me where the stables are?"

With so many people at the county government office, Zhi Dong probably wouldn't have taken the tiger cub off the oxcart; it's likely still in the stable.

"Yes, in the backyard!"

The official pointed shakily toward the backyard.

"Okay, thank you! Tiger, let's go!"

Yun Zhao pointed towards the backyard, and the tiger took off running wildly towards it.

Kid, I'm here!

"What's wrong, Princess?"

The official instinctively looked at Wei Jingchen.

Wei Jingchen shrugged, indicating that he knew nothing.

"Oh, right, Elder Pei, our master is still discussing matters with Lord Wei in the main hall. He instructed me to tell Elder Pei to go to the main hall to find him as soon as he returns."

The officer suddenly remembered this and hurriedly spoke up.

"Thank you for your trouble."

Pei Jishi led his apprentice toward the main hall.

The officials who escorted the group back watched them enter the yamen (government office) but did not follow them inside.

Wei Jingchen had only taken a few steps when he turned back and glanced at him.

But the official who kept asking Yun Zhao and the tiger kept following Yun Zhao with his eyes.