Chapter 349 Disguise
This time Luo Qinghan did not insist on staying in the inn.
Led by Qiu Yuan, the prince's carriage arrived at a villa in the city.
The largest and most powerful wife was naturally given to the crown prince.
Qiu Yuan smiled and said, "Your Highness, please feel free to take a look. If you are dissatisfied with anything, you can tell me at any time. I will do my best to meet any of your requests."
Luo Qinghan responded calmly: "This place is OK, you are thoughtful."
"It is my honor to serve the Crown Prince."
Qiu Yuan was a very thoughtful person. He saw that the prince preferred quiet time, so he cancelled the singing and dancing performance in the evening.
So tonight's banquet was very simple, just a meal, and then we dispersed after the meal.
The eldest prince Luo Yechen had recovered long ago. He was very dissatisfied with tonight's arrangements. He felt that Qiu Yuan was too incompetent. Dinner was really just a simple meal without any entertainment at all.
He wanted to go out and have some fun.
But in view of the tragic experience in Baihua Tower last time, Luo Yechen didn't dare to run out casually this time.
He was afraid of eating something unclean again, so he could only stay quietly in the other courtyard.
Qiu Yuan returned to his room and listened to the report from the steward of the courtyard.
"My Lord, the Crown Prince brought two thousand Jade Lin Guards with him this time, led by Zhao Xian and Xiao Lingfeng, and there are more than a hundred other people including palace maids, eunuchs, imperial chefs, imperial doctors, etc."
"The eldest prince only brought more than a hundred attendants and two counselors."
"In addition, the prince also brought two concubines, Concubine Xiao and Lady Zhao. But Lady Zhao was injured. Since she entered Chenliu County, she has not shown up in public. I don't know what her current situation is."
"Concubine Xiao is very favored by the Crown Prince. She has always been by his side and even sleeps in the same room with him at night."
Qiu Yuan nodded slightly, indicating that he understood.
The steward retreated silently.
Only Qiu Yuan and another young man in blue were left in the room.
Qiu Yuan asked, "Sir, why did you ask me to pretend like this to meet the prince?"
The young man in green smiled and said, "Because there is someone around the prince who can read faces, as long as you show your face in front of her, she can calculate your past and future, so you must be careful not to let her see your face."
Qiu Yuan was very surprised: "How could such a talented person be around the prince?"
The man in green smiled but said nothing.
Qiu Yuan then added, "Fortunately, I have the master's help. No matter how powerful that person is, he will not be a match for the master."
The young man in blue clothes restrained his smile a little and reminded, "Young Master, don't underestimate the enemy."
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At the same time, in the prince's room, the prince was also asking about Qiu Yuan.
"What do you think of Qiu Yuan?"
Xiao Xixi said with a bitter face: "I can't tell."
Luo Qinghan was startled: "Can't you tell people's fortunes?"
"His face is very strange. He looks fine, but I always feel that it is fake. I can't see through his face to see his true nature."
Luo Qinghan didn't expect such a situation to happen, and his mood became more and more solemn.
"Is a situation like Qiu Yuan common?"
Xiao Xixi understood what he meant. She shook her head and said, "It's rare."
She paused, then continued, "Qiu Yuan's situation is probably because his face is disguised."
People's faces are natural, but they can also be adjusted through artificial means. In modern society, it is called plastic surgery, and in ancient times, it is probably called disguise.
But Xiao Xixi had never seen real disguise techniques. As for the human skin masks that often appeared on TV, the technical requirements were too high and it would have been difficult to achieve in ancient times.
So she couldn't be sure whether Qiu Yuan's face was real.
Luo Qinghan: "I can find an opportunity to test him later."
Xiao Xixi nodded: "Yes."
She warned him, "You must keep the amulet I gave you close to you and don't lose it."
Luo Qinghan nodded: "I always carry it with me, I won't lose it."
After finishing the business, Xiao Xixi began to feel sleepy again. She couldn't help but yawned: "Your Highness, let's go to sleep."
Although Luo Qinghan still had something on his mind, he also knew that some things could not be rushed, and the most important thing right now was to get enough rest.
He and Xiao Xixi went to bed together.
Get up the next morning.
Luo Qinghan declined Qiu Yuan's invitation to travel, saying that he wanted to reach Panyun City as soon as possible.
Panyun City is the county seat of Chenliu County and also the location of Chenliu Palace.
Qiu Yuan smiled and said, "That's good. The weather is getting colder now. We have to get to Panyun City quickly to avoid heavy snow on the road."
Xiao Xixi asked curiously, "Does it snow here in winter?"
"Yes, this place is located in the north. It snows in winter. When the land is covered with ice, it is quite interesting."
Xiao Xixi thought, it’s good that it’s snowing, this way she can stay in the house without any problem and not go out, hehehe.
Qiu Yuan thought she was very interested in the snow scene, so he said politely, "Your Highness can go out to enjoy the snow scene and watch the fishermen fishing on the ice lake."
Xiao Xixi had no interest in enjoying the snow scenery, but was a little interested in fishing.
I wonder what the fish caught from the frozen lake in winter tastes like?
She said modestly, "We'll talk about it when the time comes."
Xiao Xixi and the prince got into the car.
The convoy slowly left Bailu County and continued moving forward.
Luo Qinghan asked expressionlessly, "Are you planning to go enjoy the snow scenery with Qiu Yuan?"
Xiao Xixi was just about to lie down to sleep, and was stunned when she heard this. She blurted out without even thinking: "How is it possible? I'm not familiar with him. Even if I want to go to enjoy the snow, I will definitely go with His Highness!"
These words instantly made the prince's hair smooth down.
Xiao Xixi continued, "Besides, I have no interest in enjoying the snow. It's so cold, wouldn't it be nice to stay indoors, warm myself by the fire, and read a story? Why would I stupidly run out and freeze?"
Luo Qinghan was completely relieved.
With a brain as dull as hers, it is impossible for her to have the idea of having an affair.
If someone wants to hook up with her, she will probably piss them off to death.
Xiao Xixi looked at him: "Your Highness, do you have anything else to ask?"
Luo Qinghan: “No more.”
"Then I am asleep. Don't wake me up if there is nothing wrong. And don't wake me up if there is something wrong."
After that she lay straight down, closed her eyes, and entered sleep mode in a second.
Luo Qinghan took out a book from the secret compartment and began to read quietly.
Since Qiu Yuan was traveling with him, Luo Qinghan no longer had to ask people to inquire about the affairs of the Chenliu Palace, so the journey became much faster.
In just ten days, they arrived safely in Panyun City.
The officials of all ranks in the city had already heard the news and specially ordered people to clear the East City Gate inside and outside in advance. Today, except for the prince's carriage, no one else can enter through the East City Gate.
(End of this chapter)
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