Chapter 68 Black Tea Persimmon Lava Fig Cake
The snow on the capital planet fell heavily and quickly, like goose feathers pouring down from the sky, covering the entire city tightly in less than half a day.
The car that Gu Changfeng and his party were riding in was now parked stiffly on a main road outside the imperial palace area, and the surrounding traffic had fallen into a deathly silence.
The road ahead was completely blocked by several snowplows with flashing warning lights. No matter how hard the drivers tried, they couldn't find a gap to get through.
"The snow on the road ahead is too deep, and the snowplow is working. At the same time, a large truck has skidded and is lying across the middle of the road."
"I'm afraid it won't be able to move for a while. The traffic police said it will take at least two hours."
The person who was sent out to check the situation sent back the news.
Gu Changfeng tightened his jawline.
Now taking the long way around and taking the sky bridge is no longer an option.
He took out his electronic screen and quickly tapped on it to reply to the message.
The sudden traffic paralysis inevitably makes people feel suffocated, as if they are trapped in an invisible giant net.
According to the original plan, they went straight to the palace as soon as they arrived at the capital planet. By now, they should have delivered An Zhi safely.
When every second counts, I'm trapped here.
"An An, there's a bit of a traffic jam now."
Gu Jinyan spoke softly to An Zhi beside him, and he reached out to pull the thick velvet hat on An Zhi.
At first, An Zhi looked at the snowflakes flying outside the window with great interest, and exclaimed "wow" from his little mouth.
But as the vehicle stopped for a long time, her curiosity was quickly replaced by boredom, and she sat back in her seat.
"When can we leave?"
An Zhixiao asked in a low voice.
Gu Jinyan's heart sank suddenly.
He looked at An Zhi's innocent smile, and thought of the unknown variables outside, and his throat felt like it was blocked by a ball of cotton.
He suppressed the unspeakable anxiety in his heart and forced a smile: "It will be quick, An An. Once they clear the road, we can go."
The torment of waiting spread throughout the carriage.
Gu Changfeng finally gave up the futile communication attempt.
Something is happening in the palace too, and they can't just be trapped here passively.
"Let's find a place to dock first."
“Navigate to the nearest coffee shop.”
The car slowly drove off the main road and turned into a relatively quiet street.
There are some small shops and cafes on both sides of the street, most of which are temporarily closed due to heavy snow.
There is only one elegantly decorated store on the corner, with warm lights on, which stands out in the snow and fog.
Maybe because of the heavy snow, there were almost no vehicles or pedestrians around.
Gu Changfeng found a parking space and stopped.
Gu Jinyan carried An Zhi down from the car.
As soon as the little guy landed on the ground, he excitedly stepped on the thick snow, making a "crunching" sound.
Gu Jinyan held her hand and walked towards the coffee shop.
Gu Changfeng, who was two steps slower, was blocked by a dark shadow that appeared.
A low-key black car glided silently in front of them like a ghost, blocking the door of the coffee shop and him.
The car door opened and a young man in a neat suit walked out. He looked at Gu Changfeng.
The door of the coffee shop was being opened, the copper wind chimes hanging on the door jingled, and the warm air rushed out, quickly condensing into a few clouds of white mist.
Gu Jinyan glanced back, wondering why his father was taking so long.
But he saw only a row of tire tracks in the snow behind him.
Even that little trace was almost covered by the heavy snow.
Gu Jinyan frowned. What was going on that required sending the two of them away?
Gu Jinyan didn't show it on his face. He gently pushed An Zhi and led her inside.
"Come in quickly, or the heating will run out and it won't be warm anymore. Watch out for the threshold."
Walking a little further in, An Zhi took off his small cloak and put it on Gu Jinyan. Then he was attracted by the various small cakes and ran to the counter.
The little boots, covered in snow, ran across the wooden floor, leaving a dark stain.
Gu Jinyan picked up a piece of paper from the table next to him and bent down to wipe it off.
He paused in bending over.
Out of the corner of his eye, he could see a clerk hanging a small sign on the door.
**
"General Gu."
"You have worked hard on the journey. I am waiting here specially by His Majesty's order."
Gavin Gray stepped forward quickly and extended his hand to Gu Changfeng.
Gu Changfeng nodded slightly and shook hands with the other party.
Wrong time, wrong time.
This secretary general, who has been loyal to the Etheran royal family for generations and the most trusted minister of His Majesty Aiden, actually came here in person.
An Zhi's situation attracted His Majesty's attention much earlier than he expected.
"All the main roads leading to the palace are blocked," he said concisely.
Gavin Gray glanced toward that corner.
He did not directly answer Gu Changfeng's question, but spoke with a hint of deep meaning: "Mr. Gu, what His Majesty is most concerned about is the little guest you brought back."
He lowered his voice, his tone filled with heaviness and anticipation, "It's confirmed that this child indeed has the pure blood of Eselan flowing in her body."
Gu Changfeng glanced at Gavin calmly, and they both understood each other tacitly.
This news was both expected and extremely heavy.
Not long ago, he sent back a separate blood sample.
With that person's tacit consent, I guess all the tests were done.
The second to last pure-blood, Eselan, died three years ago.
From then on, Aiden Eselan became the last Eselan.
Until An Zhi appeared.
This means that what they brought back from afar is a bloodline heir who is truly related to the future of the empire.
But what would that cold-blooded tyrant think, who declared that he would have no descendants and was determined to make sure that there was no more Eslan in the world, no matter how others tried to persuade him?
Gu Changfeng just felt a headache.
"Secretary General Gavin, please come in."
Gu Changfeng turned sideways and motioned him to walk into the coffee shop.
Now is not the time for a roadside standoff.
Generally speaking, the Secretary General represents the will of the emperor.
only......
Gu Changfeng turned the information over in his mind again.
Gavin, who has been serving His Majesty closely for many years, must know more than him.
If the Legion is His Majesty's sword, then the Grey family is His Majesty's hands and eyes.
In this game of chess, which side is Gavin Gray on, who left his official duties and hurried here at neither the agreed time nor the agreed place?
**
"Hello, I want a black tea persimmon lava fig cake."
"A cup of coffee, no sugar."
The two of them quickly placed their order.
An Zhi found a small bar counter by the window.
The view here is very good, and you can directly see the decorations on the opposite street.
There were only two tables of customers in the restaurant, and desserts and coffee were served without waiting.
An Zhi swung his legs, picked up the shiny little silver spoon, looked left and right, and couldn't decide where to start with this small piece of exquisite cake.
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