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Chapter 210: Do You Know Who I Am?
Chapter 210: Do You Know Who I Am?
Xun Yu asked the Miaojiang guard, "How was the King of Miao dressed when he left?"
The Miaojiang guard captain shook his head, "I'm not sure. The King of Miao only mentioned that he would go into the capital by himself for a while and told us not to follow. No one saw him when he left."
Bai Yuwei sighed, "Why does he still do this? He always goes out alone, making it so hard for my brother and me to find him."
Xun Yu paused and said softly, "It seems like the King of Miao is used to going solo."
Bai Yuwei replied, "Yes, his movements are mysterious, and no one can track him."
Xun Yu fell silent.
The old farmer they met on the road appeared to be an ordinary peasant, not someone who practiced martial arts.
But Xun Yu was a cautious person. He found the postmaster and borrowed a homing pigeon to send a message to the Chancellor's Mansion, asking them to search for the old farmer.
"Since the King of Miao has already entered the capital, why don't you come with me and Miss Bai to the Chancellor's Mansion?" Xun Yu sincerely invited the Miaojiang guards to join them.
The Miaojiang guard captain said, "The King of Miao has given an order. We cannot stay in any mansion without his permission. Please understand, Prince Xun."
Xun Yu turned to look at Bai Yuwei, but she showed no surprise at this and did not force the issue.
This indicated one thing—the King of Miao had absolute authority in Miaojiang, and no one, not even his granddaughter, would question his decisions or orders.
Bai Yuwei said to the guard captain, "Once I find my grandfather, I'll send someone to pick you up!"
The guard captain agreed, "Alright."
On the way back to the capital, Xun Yu's heart was filled with apprehension.
Bai Yuwei was focused on finding her grandfather and didn't notice Xun Yu's unease.
Xun Yu suddenly thought of Meng Qianqian; if she were here, she would have surely noticed his thoughts.
The King of Miao's granddaughter was indeed well-protected.
However, this also showed that the King of Miao dearly loved Bai Yuwei.
Perhaps, even if he made a small mistake, the King of Miao would forgive him for the sake of Bai Yuwei's face, right?
"Miss Bai," Xun Yu said softly.
Bai Yuwei turned her gaze from looking outside and asked, "Prince Xun?"
Xun Yu smiled, "It's too hot on the road, and I caught a bit of the summer heat. My head is a bit dizzy. If we miss meeting the King of Miao because of this, I wonder if it would upset the old man?"
Bai Yuwei said confidently, "My grandfather is very understanding. He won't hold it against you!"
Xun Yu said, "I thought the King of Miao would be strict."
Bai Yuwei thought for a moment and said, "He's strict with my brother, but he's never been harsh with me."
Bai Qingchen's strictness was because he was the future Young Master of Miaojiang.
It seemed that the heir of Miaojiang was indeed him.
Xun Yu's expression relaxed slightly.
The situation wasn't as bad as he had imagined.
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On the other side, Lu Yuan, Zong Zhengxi, and the old farmer entered the capital.
The three of them found a high-end and luxurious restaurant.
Unexpectedly, before they even entered, they were rudely driven away by the waiter.
"Get lost, you beggars!" the waiter shouted.
Zong Zhengxi was furious, "We are not beggars!"
As the ruler of a country, he couldn't believe he was being treated so disrespectfully.
The waiter rolled up his sleeves, "If you don't leave, I'll make you!"
"How dare you? I, the Emperor—" Zong Zhengxi started.
Lu Yuan covered his mouth, "Let's go."
"No, no, no!" Zong Zhengxi struggled, flailing his arms.
Once they were far enough, Lu Yuan removed his hand.
Zong Zhengxi was fuming, "Why did you stop me?"
Lu Yuan gave him a sidelong glance.
Zongzheng Xi realized he had almost let something slip and pouted, "Do we really look like beggars?"
Lu Yuan raised an eyebrow, "What do you think?"
Among the three of them, one was an old farmer, another wore a simple linen outfit with straw shoes, and although Zongzheng Xi had changed back into his Jin Yi Wei uniform, he was already covered in mud from rolling around in the fields, and his sleeves had two large tears.
Of the three, he was the one who looked the most like a beggar.
The old farmer shook the straw hat in his hand, "Oh, the capital city is so big, and there are other restaurants. Let's go somewhere else!"
The three of them searched for quite a while before finding a restaurant willing to let them in, but even then, they were given a table in the farthest corner, near the kitchen, where it was hot and stuffy.
Zongzheng Xi was quite displeased, "Why is this?"
The old farmer laughed heartily, "As long as the food is good, it doesn't matter where we sit! Waiter, bring us all your best dishes!"
The waiter looked at the three of them skeptically, "Do you have any silver?"
The old farmer tossed him a silver ingot.
The waiter held it in his hand and bit it with his teeth, his attitude changing instantly, "Please wait, gentlemen, I'll be right back!"
Soon, a feast was presented: braised pork knuckles, steamed perch, mushroom chicken, crispy roast goose, and more.
The waiter smiled, "Please enjoy, gentlemen!"
Zongzheng Xi swallowed hard, but he didn't immediately pick up his chopsticks.
At the palace, someone always tested the food for him, and this had become a habit ingrained in his bones.
The old farmer raised an eyebrow, "If you're not going to eat, I'll start!"
He picked up a piece of soft, tender pork knuckle, "Delicious!"
Then he grabbed a chicken wing, "Satisfying!"
Lu Yuan also picked up some dishes, tasted them, and said to Zongzheng Xi, "Go ahead and eat."
Zongzheng Xi buried his head in his bowl of rice!
He was truly starving, and he felt like he could eat an entire cow.
The old farmer spoke with a tone of concern, "Young man, eat slowly."
Zongzheng Xi glanced at the three empty bowls beside him, 'You've already eaten three bowls of rice, how can you tell me to eat slowly?'
The three of them finished their meal, feeling full and satisfied.
The waiter approached with a smile, "Gentlemen, the total is two hundred and thirteen taels of silver."
The old farmer asked, "What do you mean two hundred and thirteen taels?"
The waiter replied, "For the meal."
The old farmer said, "Didn't we pay for the meal?"
The waiter was surprised, "When did you pay?"
The old farmer looked at his pouch, "With the silver ingot!"
The waiter was taken aback, "But... wasn't that a tip for me?"
The old farmer spoke loudly, "Who said it was a tip for you? That was the payment for this meal!"
The waiter's expression turned cold, "Are you trying to fool me? You think five taels of silver is enough for a full-course banquet?"
The old farmer crossed his legs, "I gave it to you, that's all!"
The waiter pulled at his sleeve, gritting his teeth, "So, you're not going to pay for your meal?"
Lu Yuan stood up calmly and said to the waiter, "Do you know who I am?"
(End of Chapter)
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