Chapter 322 The Princess's Brain is Better Than Yours
"Although this method is stupid, it is the only way at the moment," Chu Xuanyi finally sighed, "but the capital is so big, there are more than tens of millions of craftsmen. I don't know how long it will take to check them one by one."
Xiao Yu picked up the teacup and took a sip, his eyes deep.
"We don't have much time."
Just then, the door of the study was gently pushed open a crack, and a head poked in.
"Brother Xiong Xiong, are you finished?"
It’s Ajiu.
She was still holding a piece of unfinished osmanthus cake in her hand, and there was some white powder on her little mouth, which made her look cute and funny.
Seeing her, the fierce aura on Xiao Yu instantly disappeared without a trace.
"Ajiu, come in."
Ajiu ran over immediately, then sat on Xiao Yu's thighs very naturally, and adjusted himself to a comfortable position.
She held a piece of uneaten osmanthus cake in her hand and handed it to his mouth like a treasure.
"Brother Xiong Xiong, this is delicious, try it."
Xiao Yu obediently opened his mouth and ate half of the osmanthus cake.
Sweet but not greasy, melts in your mouth.
He looked at the white pastry crumbs on the corner of Jiu's mouth, his eyes darkened, and then he leaned forward slightly.
Amidst everyone's astonished gazes, he extended his tongue and gently licked the sweetness from the corner of her lips.
Jiu shrank his neck because of the itch, his cheeks slightly red, but he didn't hide.
Chu Xuanyi, who was standing by, watched with twitching eyes.
Master Jingxin looked at his nose and his heart, and the sound of his chanting Buddha's name became faster. Taoist Tianyan embarrassedly covered his face with a whisk, and Chiyu even turned his head away.
How shameful it is in broad daylight.
"What were you talking about Shenji Pavilion?" Ah Jiu asked curiously, not noticing the strange atmosphere in the room. "I think I've heard of that name before."
Chu Xuanyi cleared his throat, "Oh, where did you hear that?"
"I heard some storytellers talk about this before," Ah Jiu counted on his fingers, trying to recall. "They said they could make lots of wooden figures that would move on their own. It was amazing."
She raised her face and nestled in Xiao Yu's arms, and asked seriously, "Brother Xiong Xiong, are you looking for someone who can make a wooden figure?"
"You could say that," Xiao Yu put his arm around her waist and patiently explained, "The people we're looking for are descendants of the Shen Ji Pavilion. They're very good at making mechanisms and puppets, or what you call 'wooden figures'."
"Oh..." Jiu nodded, not quite understanding.
Seeing Xiao Yu and Chu Xuanyi both looking worried, she couldn't help but ask, "Is it difficult to find?"
"It's more than just hard to find them," Chu Xuanyi couldn't help but complain, "it's harder than climbing to heaven. Who knows what identities they've disguised themselves as now? Maybe they're a blacksmith, a dough figurine maker, or even a beggar begging on the street."
After hearing this, Jiu tilted his head and said something that stunned everyone in the room.
"Then...wouldn't it be fine if we just go find the best craftsman in the capital who makes little wooden figures?"
Chu Xuanyi subconsciously wanted to refute, "What do you know, girl? It's not that..."
Before he could finish his words, he was stopped by Xiao Yu's eyes.
Xiao Yu looked down at the person in his arms, and his voice actually had a hint of guidance.
"Ajiu, why do you say that?"
"Because..." Ah Jiu thought about it seriously, "Because, if I were a good cook, even if I had to hide, I would definitely not be able to resist secretly making the most delicious dishes for myself. Then they are people who are good at making wooden figures, so even if they have to hide, they will definitely secretly make the most interesting wooden figures for themselves to play with."
She spread her hands and said matter-of-factly, "Whoever makes the funniest and most powerful wooden figurine is the one we're looking for."
As soon as the words fell, the entire study fell into a strange silence.
Chu Xuanyi was stunned.
Master Jingxin behind him slowly opened his eyes and chanted the Buddha's name, "Amitabha, the princess' words have awakened me from my dream."
Taoist Tian Yan also stopped stroking his long beard, and a gleam of light flashed in his eyes. "The great way is simplicity, returning to the original nature, wonderful, truly wonderful."
Even Akabane, who always had a cold face, raised his eyebrows and snorted.
"It was a lucky accident."
These smart people are all thinking about how to "hide" and "disguise", but they ignore the most fundamental point: a person's talent and passion cannot be completely erased.
A descendant of a noble family steeped in mechanical puppetry would definitely continue his career in some corner, even if it was to avoid the world, perhaps in a more inconspicuous way.
For example, be a toy craftsman who brings joy to children.
A glint of approval flashed in Xiao Yu's eyes, and he lowered his head and placed a kiss on Jiu's forehead.
"Ajiu, you helped a lot today."
Ajiu felt a little embarrassed by the compliment. She chuckled and put her arms around Xiao Yu's neck.
"Then..." She looked at Xiao Yu eagerly, "Can I have an extra bowl of rice tonight?"
A doting smile appeared on Xiao Yu's lips.
"Can."
He then turned around and shouted to the door.
"Xuan Er."
The dark shadow reappeared.
"Your Majesty."
"Add one more order to the previous one. Focus on investigating all the top toy craftsmen in the capital, especially those known for their intricate mechanical puppets. I want to know who is the best at making 'wooden figures' in the capital."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Xuan Er's figure merged into the shadows and disappeared silently.
In the study, the deadlock that was broken by Jiu's words finally relaxed the tense atmosphere.
Chu Xuanyi fanned himself and paced around the room.
"That's what they say, but even if Xuan Er and the others have a direction, it will take more than a day or two to screen all the top craftsmen in the capital." He was still a little worried. "We can only wait and see."
Xiao Yu held Ajiu in his arms more firmly and spoke lightly.
"No, we're not waiting."
Chu Xuanyi was stunned, "Then what should we do?"
"Take the initiative," Xiao Yu looked out the window. "Looking for a needle in a haystack is time-consuming, but if you cast your net where there are the most fish, you'll always find something."
Chu Xuanyi's eyes lit up, "You mean."
"Craftsmen's Department." Xiao Yu uttered three words.
The Ministry of Craftsmen, the highest official craftsmanship institution of the Great Zhou State, brought together the most talented craftsmen in the world.
The people there either have a family background in martial arts or have superb skills, and no matter who they are, they can be called "top-notch".
If the descendants of Shenji Pavilion were really hiding in the capital as craftsmen, then the most likely place for them to appear would be there.
"Right," Chu Xuanyi clapped his hands, "How could I have forgotten about this place? It's a mixed bag of people and it's official territory, so it's definitely a good place to hide."
Ah Jiu, who had been quiet all this time, suddenly raised his little face when he heard this.
"Brother Xiong Xiong, are we going out to play?"
Xiao Yu looked down at her sparkling eyes, and the corners of his mouth softened unconsciously.
"Well, let me take you out for a walk."
Chu Xuanyi rolled his eyes as he listened. "Your Highness, you call this kind of important thing a stroll?"
Only when talking to his own princess could he speak so lightly.
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