Chapter 115: Master, Donst Just Focus on Eating (1/2)

Chapter 115: Master, Don't Just Focus on Eating

Translator: OnGoingWhyEditor: Vermillion

King Yu's manor, in the middle of the pavilions next to a pond.

King Yu was calm and composed as he slowly walked along a covered walkway with his hands held behind his back. He was wearing a long robe with a feather cloak draped over his shoulders.

Behind him, the high-ranking official who went to receive the third prince had a trace of fear on his face as he followed King Yu without making a single sound.

”You're saying that my third brother rejected the invitations from both me and the crown prince?” King Yu's indifferent voice sounded out, startling the high-ranking official. That high-ranking official hurriedly nodded in response.

King Yu suddenly started to chuckle with a laughter that contained a trace of amusement. The corners of his mouth curled up as he stared at the pure white snow that covered the courtyard.

”What's this supposed to be? Now that your wings have grown tough, you have come to participate in this mess? The situation within the imperial city is already chaotic enough… do you think it's not chaotic enough?” King Yu muttered to himself. He seemed to be questioning something and then a trace of disdain appeared on his face.

”You're just a prince that was almost abandoned… What right do you have to compete with me?”

...

Next to the Gate of Heavenly Mystery, in the crown prince palace.

Two figures were standing straight, looking into the distance from the crown prince palace. They could nearly see the entire plaza of the Gate of Heavenly Mystery from where they stood.

”Regarding my third brother's return, does elder Zhao have any questions or suggestions?” The crown prince looked toward the elderly man standing next to him. Calling him elderly was not actually correct. Even though Zhao Musheng's hair had already turned white, his facial features were not considered old.

Zhao Musheng's gaze was both cloudy and everchanging, as if he could see through the fickleness of the world. He indifferently said, ”There's no need for the crown prince to be worried. Even though the third prince is a noble prince, he was still disregarded by the former emperor after all. After spending long periods of time on expeditions outside the border, he has the air of a soldier ingrained upon him. He's destined to have no connection with the throne.”

The crown prince was immediately pleased when he heard those words. Even though he was not really concerned about his third brother, the interference of a prince—while the imperial city was in such a chaotic situation—was enough to create some disturbances.

Zhao Musheng gave the crown prince a glance and put up a faint smile. ”With the support of the Ouyang family and Yang family, as well as the Zhao family, what other worries does the crown prince have? So what if His Majesty's will has not been announced? With your subjects' support, Your Highness only needs to wait for your enthronement.”

There seemed to be some kind of magic in Zhao Musheng's words. The anxiety in the crown prince's mind could not help but be soothed, making him feel at ease. Even though the crown prince kept feeling something was strange, he was unable to find the source of the strangeness.

”Your Highness, this Gate of Heavenly Mystery was built by the Light Wind Empire's founding emperor. According to legends, a spirit array was engraved into this place. Is there any truth to this?” Zhao Musheng asked as he pointed toward the vast plaza of the Gate of Heavenly Mystery in a distance.

The crown prince was startled for a moment. He looked toward the plaza of the Gate of Heavenly Mystery that had long since been covered by a layer of pure white snow.

”There are indeed mentions of the Gate of Heavenly Mystery's oddness within the records left by our forefathers. However, the earliest record is already dating back to a few hundred years ago. Now, we have no way of verifying the truth. At least, father has never made any mentions about the Gate of Heavenly Mystery having a spirit array. Perhaps… this is just a legend,” the crown prince said.

Zhao Musheng seriously sized up the crown prince for a moment. When he saw that the crown prince did not seem to be lying, he knitted his eyebrows together.

”Is it really only a legend?”

...

”Here's your Golden Shumai, please enjoy your meal.”

Bu Fang said as he placed a bamboo steamer filled with piping hot Golden Shumai in front of Ni Yan. When he subconsciously glanced toward the porcelain plates on the table, he realized this woman had actually ordered every single dish in his store.

Ni Yan's pretty eyes immediately lit up when she saw the glittering Golden Shumai. She hurriedly nodded and swallowed the last piece of Red Braised Meat in her mouth.

”Burp… It's been a long time since I've tasted such delicious food!”

After letting out a burp, Ni Yan stretched her rosy tongue out and licked her petal-like, tender, red lips. Her pearly white teeth were partly visible. Her dazed expression was filled with charm.

The corners of Bu Fang's mouth curled up as he glanced at her actions. He wiped off the water droplets on his hands before pulling over a chair and sat down opposite to Ni Yan.