112 Too Vicious (1/2)
Back in the guest house, Prince Lu Wei walked around the garden restlessly. It has been almost two weeks since the last time he received news from Qian Rong. The last time the Prince received a letter, his men informed him that his father had passed away. Since that last time, Prince Lu Wei did not receive any other message. He had not seen that tiny birds for a while. Even when he tried to call the bird using the special whistle, the bird did not come to him.
Something must have happened to the others!
Prince Lu Wei changed his clothes and was ready to go out. It was then that the steward approached him.
”Your Highness,” the steward bowed. ”Where are you going?”
The Prince stopped as he saw the steward. Slowly, he smiled. ”I have stayed in this mansion for a long time. The last time the physician came to check on me, he suggested going out for a walk once in a while for fresh air. Furthermore, it has been a while since I arrived in Da Cheng. Beside the palace, I haven't go anywhere else.”
”In that case, I will arrange a few guards to come along with you,” the steward looked at the Prince apologetically. ”The Emperor had reminded us that as long as you're in Da Cheng, we will be responsible for your safety. After all, you are an important guest of Da Cheng.”
Prince Lu Wei thought about it for a while and nodded. ”I will follow your arrangement.”
The steward heaved with relief. He steward turned around to a few servants and sent them to a few tasks. The steward was initially worried that the Prince would think that they were trying to control his movement and caused a scene because of it.
”Steward Xu,” Prince Lu Wei called. ”I heard that there are a few shops specialized in Qian Rong in the city. It has been a while since I left Qian Rong and I missed the delicacies.”
”Your Highness, don't worry,” the steward smiled. ”I will ask my men to guide you there.”
”I will be at ease to have someone as a guide me in the city,” Prince Lu Wei said. He talked with the steward briefly before two guards in plain dress, and a servant approached them. Once he was introduced to the guards and the servant, Prince Lu Wei stepped out of the house.
Although this was not the first time he visited the capital city of Da Cheng, Prince Lu Wei pretended that he was not familiar with it and followed the servant as he played his part as a tour guide.
Soon, they reached a shop that sold delicacies from Qian Rong. Prince Lu Wei entered the shop and looked around quietly. His expression slowly darkened as he saw the workers behind the counter.