394 Crossing the River (1/2)

Xiao Meng rested on her bed with a confused expression. By her side, Tang Xuan poured a tea with calm expression. ”Princess, please have some drink.”

”How can you stay calm when he's clearly disrespecting his people? He should just accept their sincere welcome,” Xiao Meng took the cup and inquired.

”He did that because he knows that they need rest,” Tang Xuan answered. Besides, he know that the other citizen have already returned to their own work since they were still tired. Just with Soujin already appeared and accepted the welcome would be enough.

”But still…”

”Princess, Long Kingdom didn't have the tradition to welcome people for a long time when their people returned. They would only stay for a short time on the street before returning back. At most, there will be a party for the nobles if it's winning a war,” Tang Xuan explained.

Xiao Meng put the cup back on the table. She knew that this place has a different culture with hers, but it was hard to adapt fully. Her mind would continuously return back to how it was in her own kingdom. She didn't want to think more about it as she slumped on her bed. Her eyes focused on the ceiling for a few minutes.

”Tang Xuan, is he still watching us?”

Tang Xuan's movement stifled for a moment. He regained his composure and smiled mildly. ”Princess, what are you talking about?”

Seeing the attitude of Tang Xuan, Xiao Meng sighed to herself. Even here, they would never let her have any freedom. For her brother, she was nothing but a mere tool used to secure the trade and forced to bring Nanglong Soujin across the river.

”If I have choice, I will never want to come here for this mission,” Xiao Meng whispered softly.

Tang Xuan sat down on the chair. ”Princess, please refrain from trying to leak out any information regarding your real mission in coming here. If he becomes suspicious and refuses to follow after us, your life will be in danger.”

Seeing that Tang Xuan was pointing to the door secretly, Xiao Meng nodded her head. She already knew that her movement was completely restricted. Even if they were placed far away from the palace, she couldn't act as she wanted to because of her position.

”Have some rest, Princess. It will be a long journey.”

”I understand.”

…

Ming Hui's Residence

”Do you already have enough sleep by now?” Nanglong Soujin looked towards the other party.

Ming Hui nodded his head, ”It has been a long time since I took a nap in the afternoon. Have you had your dinner?”

”I have. I want to ask about the rebel.”

”Well….” Ming Hui straightened his position, ”It was as you said before. The second waves of the rebels are all come because of order. It's not like they are dissatisfied with the condition, but rather they receive money for attacking us.”

Soujin nodded his head. He had already suspected it the moment he heard another wave of rebel came out to the surface. Given Ming Hui's capability, he should be able to handle the rebel quite easily, but the addition of the second wave delayed him quite some time.

”You still need to rest. After you have recovered and this place had returned their peace, return to Ming City. Yan would surely need your help.”

”He still hadn't got used to become an emperor?” Ming Hui put a wry expression. It was already around one year since they made Long Kingdom, but the other party still stayed the same way. When will he learn?

Soujin didn't have to answer that question since it was only Ming Hui expressing his thought. Without further ado, he stood up and bid his farewell. He only wanted to know about the rebel's intention and now it was time for him to rest.