Firefly Journey

Chapter 270 Chu Ting’s Grand Stage (7)

"They've always been very close."

Following Lin Yuanran's gaze, Lü Jianming spotted his younger sister and Duan Feibai. Because of the large number of tourists and the distance between them, they hadn't been noticed.

"has a problem."

“I noticed it three years ago.”

"Oh? How old was your sister back then?"

"She was 13 years old. Back then, she definitely didn't understand what 'liking' meant, but that might not be the case now."

The laws of the State of Chu are the same as those of the State of Beima, where 16 is considered the age of adulthood.

Lin Yuanran smiled and said, "Before, we might have felt closer, but now, it seems we're going to take it a step further. I must say, it's really hard not to want to be friends with Lord Duan. Your Highness has good taste."

"Don't call her Your Highness anymore. She is my sister, and she is also your sister."

"No, I dare not overstep my bounds. What if His Majesty finds out and orders my execution?"

Lu Jianming said earnestly, "The existing system in Chu is outdated. The reason why the people are convinced is because my father is not incompetent."

If the hereditary system of ruling the country encounters a declining generation, only the common people will suffer.

You see, I'm not interested in politics, but I've been forced into this role, so I have no choice. Actually, I really don't want to be this successor.

Lin Yuanran said, "You can quit if you want, but there's still Hongxiu, isn't there?"

Lu Jianming sighed, "I would like to, but her personality is even worse than mine. If we hand the country over to her, it might as well just perish."

Lin Yuanran laughed heartily.

While the two were talking, Lü Hongxiu and Duan Feibai moved through the crowd and were almost out of sight.

“Come on, come with me to see how things have gotten between them,” Lü Jianming said.

Lin Yuanran's gossip instincts were burning brightly, so he naturally wouldn't refuse. The two of them used divine powers and quickly approached them.

Street vendors lined the roadside in groups, selling all sorts of things. Lü Hongxiu rarely left the palace, so everything seemed new and exciting to her. The two strolled along at a leisurely pace.

"That one is kind of nice."

Lu Hongxiu pointed to a stall by the roadside and said.

A few years older, Lü Hongxiu has shed her lively childishness and gained a touch of maturity. The innocence in her big eyes still makes her seem like a child.

"Do you want to buy it?" Duan Feibai asked.

This trip was arranged by Lü Hongxiu herself. He had no choice but to obey the princess's orders.

Before he came out, he had already figured it out: given Princess Qingjia's personality, she would definitely find everything new and want to buy everything.

He had already prepared himself mentally and had set aside some money specifically to pay for her bills.

But he still underestimated Lü Hongxiu's curiosity.

Not long after he left, he had already squandered all the funds he had prepared. And judging from this, Lü Hongxiu's interest remained undiminished, and she continued to walk and look around.

"Boss, how much is this rabbit lantern?"

"Twenty coins each."

I want two!

As she spoke, Lü Hongxiu reached for the money pouch in her arms.

In fact, as a princess of a nation, how could Lü Hongxiu possibly lack money? She never intended for Duan Feibai to pay; it was Duan Feibai's own idea from beginning to end.

Duan Feibai felt that their outing to shop and play should be considered a date. Anyway, those strange little trinkets weren't worth much money, so there was no reason for Lü Hongxiu to pay for them. Therefore, he paid for everything upfront.

However, he underestimated Lü Hongxiu's purchasing power, which led to an awkward situation.

"I'll do it." Duan Feibai smiled, took out forty coins from his pocket, and tossed them to the shopkeeper.

Lu Hongxiu beamed with joy upon receiving her new toys, and reached out to hand one of them over.

"For you."

Duan Feibai happily accepted it, waving it in his hand. After all, it was twenty coins. There's a saying that goes, money doesn't disappear, it just changes form and stays with you. Although he didn't know what the rabbit lantern was for.

Lin Yuanran, who had witnessed this scene from the crowd, chuckled and said, "Lord Duan is an honest official who lives off his meager salary. But your sister has been ripped off by him. How is he supposed to survive?"

Lu Jianming didn't take it seriously: "Don't tell me you didn't notice, that kid has feelings for Hongxiu."

"I can see that, but our princess has bigger feelings for him."

Lu Jianming was speechless for a moment. It seemed that this was indeed the case. All along, it was Lu Hongxiu who had taken the initiative to find Duan Feibai.

"Never mind, I'll go."

Lin Yuanran watched him leave.

Lu Jianming darted and weaved through the crowd, instantly arriving at the two's location. He gently tugged at Duan Feibai and slipped something into his hand.

Before Duan Fei could finish speaking, he saw Lü Jianming make a shushing gesture, so he wisely shut his mouth.

"This is your shopping allowance with Hongxiu. Keep a close eye on her. If even a single hair on her head is missing, I'll hold you responsible!"

Duan Feibai hurriedly agreed: "Your subject obeys the decree."

"Okay, I'm leaving now. Have fun."

With two whooshing sounds, Lü Jianming disappeared into the crowd.

……

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A sedan chair was parked outside Yahu Xiaozhu in Dongcheng.

Humans have a long history of taming magical beasts. Generally speaking, noble families in Danyang City travel by beast-drawn carriages, and there are specially planned roads in the city.

The sedan chair, pulled by human power, has long since disappeared from the historical stage.

The four burly men carrying the sedan chair were all over two meters tall, clearly members of the giant race.

Moreover, their robust bodies occasionally exuded an aura that was difficult for others to detect, clearly indicating that they were extraordinary individuals.

Having four extraordinary individuals carry the sedan chair—what a grand gesture!

The sedan chair alighted, and a well-dressed old man stepped out.

It's no surprise that this person is none other than Zhao Zheng, the current Left Chancellor.

The sedan chair bearers waited at the entrance. Zhao Zheng glanced at the plaque and walked inside unhurriedly.

"Left Prime Minister, you've arrived."

Seeing the innkeeper who was trying to curry favor with him, Zhao Zheng nodded and then said, "I'll get straight to the point. I've come here today on an important matter."

"Oh dear! Prime Minister, please don't say that, you flatter me. You can just give me your orders directly, there's no need for you to come all this way in person."

"Only I can handle this."

"So what is it?"

"The day before yesterday, didn't someone from the Principality of Bema move in here?"

Yahu Xiaozhu is a high-end hotel, known for its high prices and excellent service.

Ordinary people can't afford to live in such places, so not many people register to stay there each day.

"I don't care about any of that. Should I go check it out now?"

"No need, I know which room he's staying in. You can do whatever you need to do, don't worry about me."

"Yes……"

The owner is confused. As the owner of Yahu Xiaozhu, I have to check the check-in records to find out if the person you mentioned is there. How did you know the room number?

But when he thought about the other party's identity, it seemed perfectly reasonable. With so many people coming to Danyang City every day, it would be easy for the Prime Minister to find out.

Boom boom boom!

"Mr. Simpson, please open the door."

Zhao Zheng stood in front of a guest room and said with a smile.