Chapter 355 - Xiao Bing and Iza Kawatani (2/2)

Fukuda Ogawa answered sternly, “I promise you that I will serve her well.”

Xiao Bing nodded.

Then they heard footsteps. Soon they saw the maiden they met before. She bowed and said respectfully, “My lords, his highness has prepared a feast for the princess, and you are both invited.”

“Let’s go now.”

When they arrived, they found the princess talking blithely to the emperor. “You guys are finally here. You shall join me for dinner.”

“Okay, ” Xiao Bing said with a smile.

The emperor was surprised as he glanced at Xiao Bing and Fukuda Ogawa. It was because the jealousy in Fukuda Ogawa’s eyes was gone.

How can a person change his mind in such a short time? The emperor cast Xiao Bing another glance. His intuition told him that it must have something to do with this man.

It seemed that this Aoki Ichiro did deserve his granddaughter’s relentless praise.

Then a servant came and said reverently, “Your highnesses, the feast is ready”

The emperor said, “Let’s go together.”

Then they sauntered into the dining hall, where dozens of maidens stood respectfully. There was a round table in the center. At least 20 courses were served. Xiao Bing cast a glance at the food and found them rich in variety.

Princess Nami and the emperor sat down, while others stood behind them.

Princess Nami pointed at the seat near her and looked at Xiao Bing, smilingly, “Come and have a seat. I’ve just talked to my grandpa. You already have his consent.

“Well…”

Xiao Bing wanted to keep a low profile, but the princess always drew unnecessary attention to him. This made it hard for others not to look at him.

Princess Nami smiled, “Fukuda, you may sit and eat, too.”

Xiao Bing then felt relieved.

Fukuda said in all haste, “Your highnesses, how is a low-born supposed to join you for dinner?”

The emperor grinned, “You are both powerful martial artists and wiling to stay by the princess’s side to protect her. For that, we will always share our table with you. Don’t be so courteous. Come and take a seat.”

Courtesy was one thing that Xiao Bing barely had. He agreed with the emperor, “The emperor is right. Let’s not be so polite. Come and have a seat here.”

“Well… Okay.” Fukuda seemed a little restrained. But since Xiao Bing had said that, he had to agree to it, no matter how inappropriate he thought it was.

After they all sat down, a maid walked in and said, “Your Highness, Mr. Iza said that he will not join you for dinner tonight. He said he’s having a rest.”

“I see.” The emperor did not seem angry. He nodded and said, “Then don’t ask him to come. Nami, when dinner is over, you can pay a visit to your grandpa, alone.”

“I know.”

“Alright, let the feast begin.”

It was not until the emperor had taken the first bite that the others began using their chopsticks. Xiao Bing realized that there was awe in the emperor’s eyes when the maid mentioned Iza Kawatani’s name.

Indeed, that Iza Kawatani was not merely an old man, since his name could affect the emperor so easily.