Although the lunch was sumptuous, Concubine Ji Zi seemed to be in no mood. The person who had publicly disowned her was actually released, and there was no trace of him. Could it really be the work of those who supported the empress's ascension? Or was it arranged by Huaxia, deliberately?
Without any evidence, it was not easy to question China on the first day after arriving in China, so he could only let it go. However, he still felt very uncomfortable at lunch. Obviously, everyone else was saying flattering words, but that guy named Wanli was always speaking coldly, and not a single word was nice.
"Your Majesty, Princess Ji, I heard that Your Majesty the Crown Prince is known as the number one genius of Sakura Country. This is truly an honor for you and a blessing for Sakura Country!"
"Haha, the people are exaggerating. But Youren is indeed a good kid. Not only is he very knowledgeable academically, he's also very popular with the people. Although he's still a minor, he can shoulder some responsibilities for the royal family!"
"Your Excellency, at your age you should be in the mood for romance, but you're traveling so far abroad. Thank you for your hard work! I wonder if you have a girlfriend now!"
Wanli brought the topic back to Prince Youren, bypassing Princess Ji Zi and asking directly to Youren. But Youren just nodded politely and didn't answer.
"Oh, Youren's status is different after all, and he has a lot of things to do. He doesn't have a girlfriend yet. Besides, it's too early for him to have a girlfriend now!"
"Oh, I was just being too talkative. I thought your country's film industry was so developed that your children would mature early. Come on, Youren, try some crabs from our mainland!"
Wanli teased as he asked the waiter to hand over a large crab. But Youren stared at the crab, wondering what he was thinking. It was only when the butler beside him took the crab aside, opened the shell, and scooped the meat and roe onto the plate that Youren began to eat.
"Oh, you're worthy of being Prince Youren. Even eating crabs is prepared by someone. That's really impressive. Unlike us, we just pick them up and eat them..."
In order to prevent Wanli from continuing, Concubine Ji Zi took the initiative to chat with Qin Shi.
"Team Leader Qin, I'm not here just for sightseeing this time. I have some serious business to discuss with your country..."
"Your Highness, Consort Ji, you just arrived today. You have some sightseeing in the afternoon and activities in the evening. As for those national affairs, let's leave them for tomorrow!"
"Alright, alright!"
As per the procedure, today was not the day for discussing serious business. After a simple meal, a group of people went to visit the Summer Palace together in the afternoon.
"Your Highness, Consort Ji, your dress is so beautiful. It really suits the snow in the Summer Palace perfectly!"
"Yeah, her face is pale too, and you can even see her eyebrows in photos..."
"Your Highness Princess Ji Zi, I heard that the snow in Sakura Country is also very beautiful."
"Old Long, you're talking like there's no snow in China. You're a cultural tourism expert!"
"Ouch, is Your Excellency Youren shivering? Are you cold?"
"Mingyue, the child is seventeen years old, and he still doesn't know whether it's hot or cold. I think he has to pee. How about I take you to the toilet?"
"Youren just can't adapt to the new environment!" Princess Ji Zi responded to Wanli while winking. The butler next to her took out a coat and put it on Prince Youren.
"Your Highness, please stop stopping me. The child is grown up now, and we should let him experience the world on his own, right? Do you mind if I ask you a question?"
"Of course, but Youren won't answer any inappropriate questions!"
"No, no! It's just small talk!"
"Your Excellency, who is your idol? Is there anyone you particularly like?"
Prince Youren looked up at his mother, and only after getting a reassuring look from her did he speak!
"It's Ultraman..." The voice was as small as a mosquito.
"Haha, there are many people in our country who like Ultraman too!"
Princess Ji Zi seemed not very satisfied with the answer, but she blamed Wanli for asking such strange questions!
. . .
Wanli was so annoying that he forced Concubine Ji Zi to take a few quick steps and then asked her followers to separate herself from Wanli to avoid any conversation.
"Hey, Boss, did I do okay today?" Seeing that he was isolated, Wanli ran to Qin Shi behind him to show off his achievements.
"Four words: keep up the good work!"
"I understand. But Boss, have you noticed that Youren seems to have some issues?"
"What's wrong? Is he quiet? I think Princess Ji Zi has told him not to talk casually."
"No, a seventeen-year-old boy who can't eat crabs, doesn't know hot or cold, and even a seventeen-year-old boy, how can he like Ultraman?"
"What do you mean?"
"Boss, stay with me for now. I'll add some goodies to their dinner. I prepared a lot of things before, but it seems they are no longer needed. Maybe tonight's show will have to start early!"
Everyone continued sightseeing. Without Wanli, everyone felt happier. It was just a pity for Mingyue and Long Feijiang. Now that no one was there to stop them, they had to go against their conscience and flatter each other. Concubine Ji Zi was smiling like a flower, but Mingyue and Long Feijiang felt as if they had eaten bitter melons.
After swimming for half a day, everyone returned to the hotel and had a rest before the dinner.
The scale is bigger, there are more dishes, and there are even more tables!
"Boss, in order to better welcome Concubine Ji Zi and Prince Youren, I have also arranged some celebrities to be with you two. How about we eat and chat at the same time?" Wanli reported in front of Concubine Ji Zi and Qin Shi.
"Okay, but don't spoil Concubine Ji's fun!"
"No, no, everyone says Princess Himeko is a fashion expert. I invited the editor-in-chief of an Asian fashion magazine to come over. As for Prince Tomohito, he won't be lonely. I found a few of the top students from Kyoto High School to accompany him."
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