Chapter 110: King of the South

After that day, nothing unexpected happened.

After three days of smooth sailing, the group officially set off for the southern country.

Chu Zhenxuan gave instructions to a few secret guards and began to look for people in their team who had behaved strangely recently and seemed to have forgotten what happened in the past, because Chu Zhenxuan believed that if Ju Ping could sneak in that night, there might be others, maybe one, or ten or even more.

So they have to be more cautious.

There were no strange people around Xia Xue, so Chu Zhenxuan could feel more at ease. However, this time, Yang Junyi sat back in Xia Xue's carriage.

Xia Xue:!!!

I want to lie down, okay?

I'm tired too, okay?

I don't want to ride in the carriage with you, can't you see that?

Xia Xue stood in her position, and Yang Junyi, who was resting with his eyes closed, felt a surge of anger in his heart.

Yang Junyi, however, acted as if nothing had happened, humming a little tune, without any of the majesty he had in the palace.

Many times Xia Xue thought that Yang Junyi was really schizophrenic.

After entering the territory of the Southern Kingdom, the journey was smooth because of the title of Marquis Dingbei. It only took three days to reach Kuncheng, the capital of the Southern Kingdom.

The group was directly arranged into the Dingbei Marquis Mansion.

The institutions in Nan Guo are similar to those in Da An, but there are still many differences. In terms of folk customs, Nan Guo is particularly open. In Da An, an unmarried girl would be laughed at to death if she went directly to her husband's house. But in Nan Guo, she has to go to her husband's house as long as the engagement is valid, and any other place is not appropriate.

The old courtyard of the Dingbei Marquis's mansion was relatively small, and only a small part of the courtyard built on the newly enclosed land has been completed. However, judging by visual inspection, it is at least six times larger than the old courtyard, which also illustrates the popularity of Dingbei Marquis in recent years.

After everyone was settled, Chu Zhenxuan asked to go to the palace to meet the emperor.

Marquis Dingbei said that it was too late today and they could go again the next day.

On the second day, Chu Zhenxuan got up early and prepared to go to the palace to pay a visit to the King of the Southern Kingdom. However, Marquis Dingbei said that he had already informed the palace, and the people in the palace replied that the emperor was not feeling well today and would not see guests for the time being.

On the third day, the same words were spoken.

After hearing this, Chu Zhenxuan nodded slightly and said he would go when the emperor summoned him.

Xia Xue has been acting strange these days.

Since setting out from Ningzhou, Xia Xue has been feeling particularly sleepy. Yang Junyi occupied her carriage, so she could fall asleep while sitting. After falling asleep, she usually had no memory of how she fell asleep.

Yang Junyi looked at her even more strangely, but didn't say anything.

The parasite poison in Xia Xue's body has been attacking her more frequently. I wonder if it's because she sensed something.

The system warned her several times that her body and soul were not in harmony and that she was in danger of being forcibly separated at any time.

What the hell, wasn't she just poisoned by a snake? How come her body and soul are out of harmony?

Xia Xue didn't care and continued to eat and drink as usual.

Finally, on the sixth day after Chu Zhenxuan and his party arrived at Dingbei Marquis Mansion, the Emperor of the Southern Kingdom sent a message saying that he wanted to see Chu Zhenxuan, Xia Xue, Yang Junyi and Qingping.

Only ordered them for four of us.

Chu Zhenxuan was a little worried, "Fourth Master, you are not allowed to bring followers, so you should not go for the time being."

"It's okay. Nothing will happen." Yang Junyi didn't care.

Chu Zhenxuan looked at Xia Xue again, "How about ~"

"If something really happens, those of you who know martial arts should escape and seek help first." Xia Xue said with a smile.

Chu Zhenxuan pulled Xia Xue and said, "Don't talk nonsense."

The four of them entered the palace. Xia Xue looked around and found that there was still a big gap between the Southern Kingdom's palace and Da'an. First of all, the building stone was mainly stone, white in color. She had heard before that the Southern Kingdom had a magic weapon, "stone walls will never fall down". Now she saw it with her own eyes and it was true.

In addition, the imperial palace in Daan is divided by the central axis, with the east and west sides symmetrically distributed, while the palace in Nanguo seems to be divided with some gaps, but it is definitely not the central line.

As for decoration, the decorations in Daan are basically drawn out when the buildings are built, while those in Nanguo are mostly carved, and it seems that there are birds on every building?

Xia Xue was a little confused.

Yang Junyi also seemed to be looking at the buildings in the palace, glancing at Xia Xue from time to time, but didn't say anything.

Before they knew it, the croupier had led everyone to the Southern Emperor's study.

The croupiers in the South are equivalent to the eunuchs in Da'an, but the difference is that the croupiers in the South do not need to undergo purification.

The southern country's customs are open. In the palace, croupiers and palace maids are allowed to pair up. They cannot get married during their service in the palace, but they can return to the palace when they reach a certain age or if the palace maids become pregnant.

The reason why Da'an and other countries could only employ eunuchs in the palace was mostly to ensure the authenticity of the royal bloodline. The royal family of the Southern Kingdom was said to have an unquestionable method to prove the authenticity of their royal bloodline.

Xia Xue had no doubts. After all, as the birthplace of various witchcraft and sorcery, it was not difficult to prove one's bloodline.

At this time, the dealer announced, "The Emperor has arrived."

Xia Xue smiled. This was the same as Daan. Before she could put away her smile, she was stunned.

I saw a child about six or seven years old, wearing an oversized dragon robe, walking in slowly.

Xia Xue:......

Everyone has said before that the Emperor of the Southern Kingdom was young, but no one said he was this young!

Also, why does this kid look so familiar?

"He is already in his twenties." Yang Junyi, who was beside Xia Xue, said in a low voice.

Xia Xue raised the corners of her mouth suspiciously, but this face was clearly that of a child!

But what Yang Junyi said must be right.

The emperor sat down, Chu Zhenxuan simply saluted, Xia Xue and Yang Junyi lowered their heads, and Qing Ping leaned forward.

"No need to greet, distinguished guests."

The emperor's voice sounds like that of a man who has just reached adulthood.

"My old illness has relapsed in recent days, and I have been a little neglectful to you, I hope you will forgive me." The emperor spoke very politely.

"Your Majesty is too polite. We can enjoy the scenery of Kuncheng in the next few days." Chu Zhenxuan replied.

The emperor nodded and said, "Thank you for your hard work, my dear guests. It has been nearly two months since I received your letter. Thank you for your hard work."

The emperor exchanged pleasantries for a while, then said he was tired and asked the dealer who brought them here to take the four of them around the palace.

After saying this, the emperor turned and left.

"Is that the end?" Xia Xue frowned and looked at Qing Ping again. "What should we do about Qing Ping's matter? Will they get married or not? If they do, when will the ceremony be held? He is an emperor and he doesn't say anything!"

That's so rude.

Xia Xue added in her heart.

Chu Zhenxuan didn't say anything, and Yang Junyi seemed to be thinking about something.

The dealer then took them around the palace, introducing it as they went around. In stark contrast to when they first arrived, when he remained silent, this time he introduced every distinctive building he came across incessantly.

In the blink of an eye, two hours passed and they arrived at the palace gate.

“The Emperor did not ask to invite you distinguished guests to dine with him, and I dare not ask for it easily. I am sorry to inconvenience you distinguished guests.” Although he called them distinguished guests one by one, there was no respect in his eyes.

"Okay, sir, you can go on with your work." Chu Zhenxuan clasped his fists.

When the dealer heard that the "master" was quite satisfied, he nodded, twisted his waist and went in, and soon disappeared.

Xia Xue sighed and was about to go back when she was grabbed by Chu Zhenxuan.

"Let's go back."

Xia Xue:?

Yang Junyi nodded, "The King of the Southern Kingdom wants us to stay."

Xia Xue:? ?

Was she distracted just now?

What are you thinking?

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