Chapter 148 Northwest City
Ye Qingyu was eating the molasses cake. Seeing Qingfeng was embarrassed by Qingyi's teasing, he said, "You two should go and rest."
"Yes, master." Qingfenghe responded lightly and retreated.
"Hahahaha, Qingfeng was scared away." Qingyi couldn't help laughing.
"Why are you teasing him? Don't you like to eat too?"
"It's funny! How can Qingfeng be so patient? If you don't like it, just say you don't like it. Why don't you say it out loud?"
Ye Qingyu glanced at Qingyi and said, "Do you think they all look like you?"
"What's wrong with me? Do I have to say I like something I don't like? I'm not that hypocritical!" Qing Yi defended.
Ye Qingyu still felt that there was something wrong with Qing Yi's words and said, "Hypocrisy? What does this have to do with hypocrisy?" This kid still didn't read enough and used inappropriate words.
Qing Yi, however, disagreed. He looked at Ye Qingyu, who was eating with gusto, and asked sincerely, "But Xiaoye, why do you like eating these cloyingly sweet things so much?"
"It's delicious, just like you love meat. Wouldn't you get tired of it? I see you're enjoying it too."
Qing Yi was immediately convinced after hearing this: "Well, that makes sense." But when he saw Ye Qingyu had already eaten three pieces in a row and was about to reach out for more, he quickly stopped her and said, "Xiao Ye, let's wait for the next meal. You've eaten too much!"
Ye Qingyu had no choice but to silently withdraw her hand. Seeing this, Qing Yi hurriedly got up to pour water for Ye Qingyu and said, "I'll pour you some water so you can rinse your mouth." He was afraid that Xiao Ye would not be able to resist eating the molasses cake again, as eating too much sweet food is not good for you.
The two chatted for a while, and Qing Yi sat down cross-legged and began to meditate. Ye Qingyu felt a little sleepy and lay down on the bed, and soon fell asleep. The room became quiet, leaving only the faint sweet aroma of molasses cake lingering.
The next morning, as the dawn broke, the four of them packed up and set off again.
Along the way, they remained vigilant, watching for the woman named Bai Lingfeng, mentioned by the Three Winter Monsters, to come and assassinate them again. However, the journey was strangely peaceful, as if the previous series of ambushes and assassinations had disappeared without a trace.
One day, they finally entered the gates of Northwest Wangcheng. While this city differed from the bustling capital, it possessed its own unique charm. In the downtown area, vendors hawked their wares at the top of their lungs, displaying a dazzling array of novel goods. Peddlers crisscrossed the streets, creating a vibrant atmosphere of daily life and a bustling crowd. It was clear that the King of Northwest Wang had managed this city quite well.
As soon as she entered the city, she was filled with excitement. Looking northwest, she saw the city, her home. Every brick, every tile, every blade of grass, every tree, she knew it all so well. Along the way, she kept introducing it to Qingyi: "Look over there, that's a famous pastry shop in the city. Their pastries are so delicious. And over there, there are all kinds of exquisite little things..."
"Our palace is just ahead." He said gently, pointing ahead.
Qing Yi looked in the direction of her finger and saw the four powerful characters "Northwest Prince's Palace" standing proudly above the door lintel. They were already there so soon! To be honest, he really didn't want to see the King of the Northwest. But now that he was at the gate of the palace, how could he not see him? Oh, how frustrating!
"What are you thinking about?" Qingqing looked at Qingyi's troubled expression and immediately guessed what he was thinking. She couldn't help but laugh. This brat was usually fearless, so it was rare for him to be frightened by someone.
"Ah, nothing, your Northwest City is really lively!" Qing Yi quickly denied it. He would not admit that he was a little afraid of the King of the Northwest.
As they spoke, they arrived at the gate of the Northwest Palace. The gatekeepers here were completely different from those in the capital's palace. They wore sturdy armor, held sharp weapons, stood tall, and had sharp and alert eyes, which made the palace look even more majestic.
"Young Prince!" The gatekeeper naturally recognized his own young prince and quickly knelt on one knee, saluting respectfully.
"Yeah." Ye Qingyu nodded slightly, responded, and stepped into the gate of the palace.
As soon as he entered the palace, the servants in the palace bowed to the young prince one by one. Ye Qingyu looked around and asked the housekeeper, "Where is my father?"
"Reporting to the young prince, the prince has gone to the military training ground." The butler bowed hurriedly and reported.
At that moment, two people strode over. Qing Yi looked closely and recognized them. They were both from the Northwest King's entourage—Mu Xin and Mu Hu. They had been chatting about something, but upon seeing the young prince return, they quickly quickened their pace and bowed respectfully, "Young prince, you're back?"
"Well, there's no need to be so polite, my lords." Ye Qingyu has always been very polite to the ministers around his father.
"Hey, you're here too!" Mu Hu was a straightforward man, and he recognized Qing Yi immediately. Three years ago, when he asked him to rescue the young prince, this kid was extremely reluctant and made excuses. Why was he here today?
"The young prince invited me to come and appreciate the customs and culture of Northwest Wangcheng." Qing Yi had fought with Mu Hu before, but he didn't expect to meet him as soon as he entered the Northwest Prince's Palace.
"Young Master Qingyi must stay for a while. Although our Xibei Wangcheng is located on the border of Da Chu, it also has many unique scenery." Mu Xin and Mu Hu have completely different personalities. He is meticulous and although no one knows what he is thinking, he speaks very politely and considerately.
"Thank you, my lords." Qing Yi also said politely.
Ye Qingyu learned that his father was not in the palace, so he took Qingyi to his residence. Along the way, Qingyi looked around curiously.
"Xiaoye, this yard is so big!" Qingyi couldn't help but sigh as they walked into Ye Qingyu's residence. The yard was spacious and open, with pavilions and towers scattered in an orderly manner, and lush flowers and trees. As expected, he was the prince of the Northwest. Xiaoye's residence here was much more magnificent than the one in the capital.
"Young Prince!" The maids saw the young prince coming back and hurried over, bowing gracefully. Qing Yi looked over and saw that each of these maids was beautiful. It turned out that what Qing Qing said was true. The young prince's maids were really more beautiful than the other.
"Oh!" Qing Yi couldn't help but sigh in his heart.
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