Luo Lingyue raised her eyebrows, looked at him with a hint of amusement in her eyes, and said, "Are you a little scared now? Are you worried that Hu Yanzhuozhuo will use some insidious and cunning means to deal with you?"
After hearing this, Xiao Jinghan's face turned gloomy, as if covered by a layer of dark clouds. His brows were tightly furrowed, and he said with a worried look on his face: "Yes, I'm really worried that she will play some tricks. So what should I do?"
Seeing this, Luo Lingyue gently reached out her hand, patted his shoulder, and comforted him: "Don't worry! Don't worry too much. We are here with you. We will do our best to protect your safety and will never let anyone hurt you!" Her voice was firm and powerful, giving people a sense of security.
Xiao Jinghan's mouth corners slightly raised, revealing a barely perceptible smile: "This feeling of being protected is so wonderful!"
At the same time, the Yuewu Kingdom's delegation was slowly sailing out of Jiangning City, but what they never expected was that they were like a tempting piece of fat meat, attracting the attention of countless rats.
These rats, like shadows, followed the envoys everywhere, their numbers increasing. The cunning rats followed the delegation closely, and no matter how hard the guards and eunuchs tried to drive them away, they were unable to do so. Facing this strange group of rats, the palace maids in the delegation experienced one thrilling psychological battle after another.
At first, the maids screamed in terror at the sight of those disgusting figures. However, as time went on, they grew numb and even exhausted. Whenever they encountered strange looks and pointed comments, they could only resort to self-hypnosis: "No one knows us anyway! Even if it's embarrassing, it's only the princess's!" This thought seemed to bring some peace of mind.
Despite this, the palace maids were still filled with fear and anxiety. After all, no one knew what the rats were up to, let alone whether they could reach their destination safely. Throughout this long and arduous journey, everyone was on tenterhooks, praying for a quick escape from this nightmare...
The Yuewu Kingdom's delegation had not yet arrived in Yuqing City, but the rats in the city had already been unable to contain their excitement and panic, and began to become unusually active. They flooded the streets and alleys like a tide, fleeing everywhere.
Upon hearing this, Wei Feng, the newly appointed governor of Yuqing City, felt a pang of anxiety. Knowing the seriousness of the matter, he decided to personally investigate. Upon arriving in the city, he was astonished by the sight: countless rats scurried through the streets, seemingly driven by some mysterious force.
Wei Feng watched all this with a frown on his face, then turned to his master Li Hui and asked, "So many rats are pouring out of their nests. Is there really a disaster coming? Is it possible that the earth dragon is about to turn over?" His words revealed a hint of worry and uneasiness.
Master Li Hui pondered for a moment and slowly replied, "My Lord, in my humble opinion, this matter is indeed somewhat strange. However, based solely on the unusual movements of these rats, we cannot conclude whether a major disaster will occur. Perhaps we should observe for a while to see if there are any other unusual phenomena. In the meantime, we can also send people to investigate the surrounding areas to see if there are any other unusual phenomena."
Wei Feng nodded, agreeing with his advisor Li Hui. He decided that no matter what, he couldn't let his guard down and must be prepared for any eventuality. He therefore ordered increased patrols throughout the city and closely monitored the movements of rats and changes in the surrounding environment.
Later, a patrolling city guard came hurriedly to report: "Sir, the governor! For some reason, all the rats in the city are swarming towards the outside of the city. Outside the city is..."
Hearing this, Wei Feng couldn't help but frown and asked, "What happened outside the city? Tell me quickly!"
The soldier's expression was a bit strange. After hesitating for a moment, he finally spoke, "The Yuewu delegation is not far outside the city, and those rats are running straight towards them! I also heard that all the way from Jiangning City, the rats followed the Yuewu delegation closely! Now, the people in the city are talking about this..."
Seeing the city defense soldiers being evasive and hesitant, Wei Feng became furious and shouted, "Just say what you want to say! Stop hesitating!"
After being yelled at by Wei Feng, the city guard first smirked, then stammered, "There's a rumor going around Jiangnan that the eldest princess of our country is the reincarnation of a rat spirit!"
Wei Feng stared at the city defense soldiers with wide eyes and said in a serious tone, "You should return to your posts and continue your daily patrol duties. Stop spreading these unfounded rumors! Otherwise, it will likely seriously damage the friendly relations between our two countries!"
After the city defense soldiers left, Wei Feng couldn't help but burst into laughter: "Hahaha! The Yuewu Kingdom's delegation has lost face and their reputation has been ruined!"
Standing nearby, the advisor Li Hui's eyes were filled with hatred as he angrily suggested, "Young Master! I think we should just go all out and kill the Grand Princess of Yuewu Country!"
Wei Feng gently patted Li Hui's shoulder and reminded him, "Listen carefully, Master. Never address me like that again in front of outsiders! I'm just a poor orphan without a father or mother to love me! And I come from a poor family! Also, from now on, put away all the resentment in your eyes! Do not act recklessly! Otherwise, you will ruin the great event that our young master has carefully planned!"
Li Hui lowered his head and responded softly: "I understand! I wonder if I will have the honor to follow you to pay a visit to the young master this time?" There was a hint of anticipation and awe in his tone.
Wei Feng nodded slightly, indicating his agreement, then pursed his lips and spoke slowly, "Yes, that's fine. Without further ado, let's set off and go together to welcome the Yuewu Kingdom's delegation!"
At this moment, the Yuewu Kingdom delegation appeared to be in a state of disarray. The guards, eunuchs, and palace maids accompanying them all hung their heads listlessly. Even more bizarre, several rats were hanging from each of them! These rats didn't seem to have any intention of attacking them, but no matter how hard they tried to drive them away, they stubbornly clung to them and refused to leave.
The three ambassadors from Yuewu were utterly humiliated and embarrassed. Before setting off, they had imagined every possible scenario—perhaps an assassin attack, or perhaps the disgust and rejection of the people of Dazhao... But despite all their calculations, they had never expected to be so utterly embarrassed by a pack of rats! Could it be that Dazhao truly harbored a unique individual versed in sorcery?
In desperation, they had no choice but to pass on messages to Yuewu Kingdom and Shangjing respectively, praying for a solution to the current dilemma! After all, if this continues, it will not only damage the image of the country, but may also affect the future diplomatic relations between the two countries!
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