Chapter 316 Are you not even pretending anymore?

The corner of Xiao Yunshuo's mouth twitched slightly, almost imperceptibly.

If it's as she guessed, this person is exactly the same as the description in the intelligence...

He turned around and gave an order to the maid, and soon, a man in a plain scholar's gown, with a refined and gentle temperament, appeared in front of everyone.

Sure enough, at this moment, Qin Zhaoyue's excitement was completely unconcealed.

Her eyes were like honey, glancing at Yan Zhibai's face without any hesitation.

The villain in my heart is already shouting crazily: Handsome, so handsome, these eyebrows, this temperament...

Even though he is weak and doesn't have eight-pack abs, Qin Zhaoyue will accept it!

Xiao Yunshuo understood immediately.

There is no need to call others out, one is enough.

"Mr. Yan, we are planning to visit Fengjing City. Would you like to come with us?"

Upon hearing this, Yan Zhibai's eyes lit up, revealing his inner excitement and anticipation. He quickly bowed and saluted.

"Thank you, Your Highness."

He turned to face Qin Zhaoyue and bowed solemnly, "Thank you, everyone. Please wait a moment. I...I'll go get the book."

After saying that, without waiting for a response, Kuku ran backwards as if someone was chasing him.

"Uh, cough," Qin Zhaoyue coughed lightly, her eyes still glued to the hurried figure, "Second Princess Xiao, who is this gentleman with an extraordinary demeanor?"

Xiao Yunshuo smiled slightly and introduced, "This is Mr. Yan Zhibai, the descendant of Mr. Yan Huaichuan, a famous scholar in Shuofeng."

Qin Zhaoyue nodded. Who did she think it was? It turned out to be Yan Zhibai. Hi!

"who?"

Blinking a pair of innocent and clear big eyes, his face was full of genuine confusion.

Xiao Yunshuo was slightly stunned.

The fifth prince Qin Jingzhan, who had been silent all the time, could not bear it any longer and rolled his eyes.

"You don't even know Mr. Huaichuan? He's a renowned scholar rarely seen in the North for a century.

His extensive knowledge and outstanding character have earned him a high reputation throughout Shufeng."

"He is an uninhibited person by nature, a restless traveler who has an almost obsessive yearning for unknown geography, scenery, and human nature.

Upholding the ambition of a measurer, I firmly believe that 'knowledge gained from books is shallow, and true understanding comes from personal experience.'"

“I left my hometown when I was young and traveled all over the mountains, rivers, cities and villages in the north wind.

Later, his presence was not limited to the north wind, but also appeared in the deserts of the Western Regions, the Gobi grasslands, and the snow-covered glaciers.

I also traveled south and entered the territory of Daqian."

"My life was not about politics or disputes, but about learning and exploration.

He was an expert in both calligraphy and painting, and left behind countless precious travel notes, maps and paintings.

What is even more rare is that he is never stingy in spreading knowledge.

No matter who asked for advice, as long as he knew something, he would teach it to the best of his ability.

If I am unable to do so, I will send a message back to my family and do my best to seek answers and resolve the doubts."

"In terms of protecting rare ancient books and recording local customs and practices that are on the verge of disappearing, it has made extraordinary achievements.

The Atlas of the World and the Atlas of the World are his masterpieces that he spent half his life compiling. Unfortunately..."

Qin Zhaoyue raised his eyebrows, haha.

Awesome, eh? Erudite, eh? Showing off, eh? And you're even playing dumb with me.

If there weren't other people present, Qin Zhaoyue would have to teach her fifth brother a lesson.

Restraining his temper, he still held it in his hands, "What's a pity?"

"Unfortunately, I was unable to complete my mission. After only a year in the army, I was forced to interrupt my travels and leave in a hurry due to the sudden outbreak of war between the two countries.

After returning home, he never set foot outside the country again, became depressed and unhappy, and eventually died young.

At this moment, Yan Zhibai came running over.

He didn't hug me at all, he just ran away with his book box on his back, and when he got close to me, he hurriedly bowed.

"Thank you for waiting."

He bowed deeply to Qin Zhaoyue, Qin Zhaoshu, and Qin Jingzhan, and said sincerely:

"I have volunteered to accompany Her Royal Highness the Second Princess to carry on my father's legacy.

Today, I am honored to have received the permission of the three Your Highnesses to allow me to see the splendor of Fengjing.

Qin Zhaoyue waved her hand and said, "It's okay. Now that you're here, just look around and see what you want!"

Meng Jian on the side: ...

He stared at Qin Zhaoyue's worthless appearance with an expressionless face, and felt a surge of evil fire rising up.

Oh, you said you like eight-pack abs?

Could this weak scholar in front of me, who falls down with the wind and can't even tie a chicken, have it?

Shit!

Two luxurious carriages, escorted by the imperial guards, drove slowly along the wide streets of Fengjing.

The black-armored imperial guards lined up in front and behind, marching in unison. Their armor shone with a cold, hard luster in the autumn sun, and passers-by avoided them one after another.

Qin Zhaoshu, Qin Zhaoyue and Xiao Yunshuo rode in the same car.

The interior of the car was spacious, covered with soft brocade cushions and filled with a faint scent of styrax.

Xiao Yunshuo leaned slightly to the side, his slender fingers lightly lifting a corner of the curtains. Through the slit, he observed the street scenes and pedestrians whizzing by. A gentle breeze carried the bustle of the city and the aroma of food into the carriage.

After watching for a while, Xiao Yunshuo lowered the curtain and turned to the two people in the car, his tone carrying just the right amount of yearning and regret:

"Those who sit in a car and take in the sights in a hurry may see the splendor of Fengjing, but they will never be able to get a glimpse of the essence of the city's life, customs and people.

I wonder if I could disguise myself a little and walk through it like an ordinary citizen to experience it carefully?"

Her eyes were clear and filled with genuine inquiry.

"Heh," As soon as he finished speaking, an undisguised sneer came from beside him.

Qin Zhaoyue leaned lazily on the cushion, without even lifting his eyelids, with a sarcastic arc at the corner of his lips.

"Princess Xiao is really crazy. I'm showing you how much I appreciate your hospitality by letting you come out and see me.

Still want to disguise yourself and go deep into the market? How dare you ask, why are you so shameless?

Xiao Yunshuo: ...

I already knew that this proposal had little chance of success and was just a matter of time.

But he refused directly and decisively, even with a strong sense of impatience, which was completely different from the enthusiastic look he had just shown in the other courtyard.

Is it because she knew Yan Zhibai's identity, that he was not her aide but just a fellow scholar?

Are you not even pretending anymore?