Chapter 494 Li Baozhu's Lackey!
This time, Xuan Ting stared expectantly at Li Rong, waiting for him to continue.
Li Rong: "It's too early to decide. There are many variables. Let's wait until Ping'er arrives in the capital before making a decision."
Xuan Ting tilted his head and thought for a moment: "Master is right, then let's wait a little longer."
As he said this, he asked nervously, "Master, why don't you stay in my house? That house was specially prepared for you, Aunt Nuan, and Baozhu. Your current house is so small, and there are so many of us family members. What if there isn't enough room for everyone?"
Li Rong: "Don't worry, a three-courtyard house is enough. Besides, Master doesn't hold any official position now, and your Aunt Nuan only works in the Imperial Hospital. This place is very close to the palace, so you can sleep a little longer."
In a daze, Li Rong recalled the image of A Nuan tilting her head and blinking at him, and a warm feeling inexplicably welled up in his heart.
Even knowing that Kyoto was a place of great danger and uncertainty, the thought of seeing her soon still stirred something in Li Rong's heart, and the fatigue and hardship of the past few days seemed to ease somewhat.
However, despite trying to keep her away, she still ended up getting involved in these troubles.
As the two were talking, the carriage suddenly stopped.
Xuan Tingjun frowned, lifted the curtain, and asked, "Why did you stop? Hurry up, don't delay picking them up!"
An Dehai immediately replied, "Your Highness, there was a line of carriages blocking the road ahead, and they are making way for us. The one leading them is Zhou Xing, the Minister of Rites, who says he requests to see you."
Xuan Ting frowned and peered out through the crack.
Although Zhou Xing is from the Ministry of Rites, he is quite different from the old fogies there. He has always liked to do flattering things.
Xuan Ting disliked him, so he frowned and asked, "What did he say?"
Zhou Xing saw Xuan Ting from afar, took a few steps forward, clasped his hands and said loudly, "Your Highness! Your humble servant Zhou Xing pays respects to Your Highness!" As he said this, he kowtowed heavily, performing the greeting with exceptional utmost respect.
Xuan Ting couldn't very well embarrass him in front of so many people, so he turned back and glanced at Li Rong questioningly. Seeing Li Rong nod, he lifted the curtain and came out: "Rise, Lord Zhou, is there something you need?"
"Your Highness, may I ask you a question? Are you on your way to pick someone up?"
Xuan Ting raised an eyebrow slightly: "How did Lord Zhou know?"
"Your Highness, that's it. Your humble servant has already sent someone to bring it back. Look!"
As he said this, he pointed towards the carriage behind him.
Xuan Ting followed his finger and saw a dozen or so ornately decorated carriages lined up behind them, heading towards the capital.
Zhou Xing beamed and whispered to Xuan Ting in the carriage, "Your Highness, I came on behalf of the Ministry of Rites to welcome you. I have brought back the person you were supposed to pick up and have prepared generous gifts to entertain them well. Your sister particularly enjoyed the snacks I prepared."
As he said this, he rubbed his hands together.
Xuan Ting's eyes lit up in a daze: "How did you pick them up so quickly?"
Upon hearing that Aunt Nuan and Baozhu were in the car, Xuan Ting forgot about Li Rong and jumped out of the car. He then gave Zhou Xing a satisfied look.
He wasn't tall enough yet, and when he tried to pat Zhou Xing on the shoulder, he found he couldn't reach. Zhou Xing, being a sensible person, immediately beamed and bent down.
Xuan Ting patted him on the shoulder and nodded: "You did well! If Aunt Nuan and the others are happy, wait until we get back, and I will reward you handsomely!"
As he said this, he excitedly ran towards the carriage.
Zhou Xing's expression faltered for a moment. Who was Aunt Nuan? Could it be Lady Zhao? Did Lady Zhao have such a nickname?
Without giving him a chance to think, he immediately jogged after him, saying, "Oh dear, Your Highness, please slow down. Let me help you."
An Dehai, who had been pushed aside from behind, said, "."
With such keen insight, why would he go to the Ministry of Rites? He should go to Eunuch Cao's place and get a good beheading, then go serve in the palace. He'd definitely become a high-ranking eunuch.
In fact, An Dehai was stunned when he saw Li Rong when he woke up in the morning.
I never expected that His Highness's master would be such a great Buddha.
In the past, he might have dared to exchange a few words with this Doctor Jiang, but now he dares not.
The God of War, Li Rong, was known for being fiercely protective of his own. He wouldn't allow anyone to bully not only his wife, but also his soldiers and even his pet dog.
However, this is not without its advantages, after all, His Highness is now also his disciple.
I guess I'm one of them now, right?
An Dehai tried to comfort himself, but the thought of how he had been rather impolite to Jiang Nuanzhi before made him uneasy.
At this moment, however, he followed respectfully behind Xuan Ting, forcing a smile, pondering that he must change the image he had previously projected in Doctor Jiang's eyes. After all, she had saved his life before, and they did have some connection.
Meanwhile, Xuan Ting was helped into the sedan chair by Zhou Xing.
"Auntie Nuan, Auntie Nuan! I'm coming in!"
Xuan Ting called out happily twice, but there was no response from inside the carriage. He frowned and glanced at Zhou Xing beside him.
Zhou Xing was taken aback, and immediately reminded her, "Madam, it's the Sixth Prince. Didn't you say you prepared gifts for him? Also, Miss, didn't you say you wanted to see your brother?"
Xuan Ting, however, was anxiously waiting. As he lifted the curtain, he said, "Aunt Nuan, Baozhu, why are you both so quiet?"
With that, Xuan Ting unceremoniously crawled inside.
However, the smile on his face suddenly froze the next second: "!"
"What?! It's you guys?!"
Inside the carriage, Zhao Yuniang stood up. Dressed in fine silks and satins, she looked like a noble lady from the capital. She stood up with a smile on her lips.
Zhao Niu Niu beside her had also become fairer, dressed elegantly, looking every bit the aristocrat. She was also holding a gift in her hands.
Even if these two were reduced to ashes, Xuan Ting would still recognize them.
The smile on Zhao Yuniang's lips froze, and even Zhao Niu Niu frowned.
"Aren't you Jiang Pangya's relative? You! How come you're in the capital!" Zhao Yuniang was stunned. Of course, she recognized Xuan Ting; she had even slapped him. Back then, that brat had glared at her fiercely. Later, she had been beaten by that damned Jiang Pangya because of it.
"Zhou Xing! Give me an explanation, why are they here?" Xuan Ting's face suddenly turned cold!
"Pah! What are you yelling about? You're the one who got on our carriage? You lackey of Li Baozhu, why aren't you looking for Li Baozhu? What are you doing on my carriage? You stinking country bumpkin, I don't even look at you. My brother is a prince, a prince of high and mighty status!"
Zhao Niu Niu has been pampered lately, and no one around her speaks loudly or breathes loudly when they talk to her. When she sees Xuan Ting, she thinks of Bao Zhu and immediately gets angry, puts her hands on her hips, and pushes Xuan Ting hard!
Zhao Yuniang had already sensed something was wrong and quickly stopped Zhao Niuniu. She stared nervously at Xuan Ting, demanding, "Who are you?!"
(End of this chapter)
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