webnovelvip #1220 - Keep an appointment
#1220 - Keep an appointment
In the evening, King Wu held a banquet.
Princess Wu also attended with her child in her arms.
Ning Chen held the child and played with him for a while. Although the child was small, he already recognized people. When he was hugged by a stranger, he suddenly burst into tears.
King Wu muttered, "You don't look like me at all. You are too timid and you only know how to cry."
Ning Chen glanced at him and the corner of his mouth twitched.
"Xiao Xixi, where is the gift I prepared for the child?"
"Yes, I brought it."
Xiao Yanxi stepped forward and handed Princess Wu a vermilion box... Inside was a golden longevity lock, which Ning Chen had prepared when he arrived in Xuanwu City.
Princess Wu leaned forward and thanked him: "Thank you, Your Majesty!"
King Wu called out, "Come, come, sit down and chat!"
Everyone took their seats.
We are all acquaintances, so there is no need for so much formality.
King Wu raised his glass and said, "Ning Chen, I toast you."
Ning Chen raised his cup and clinked it with his, saying, "Starting tomorrow, the four city gates will be unsealed."
King Wu was stunned.
Ning Chen smiled and said, "It is indeed not possible to block the city gates, as we cannot arouse public anger... When I came here this time, I brought my fellow apprentices from the Ghost Shadow Sect with me.
Tomorrow, the city gates will be opened, and each gate will be heavily guarded, and people entering and leaving will be strictly checked.
At each city gate, place two people from the Ghost Shadow Gate. The people from the Ghost Shadow Gate are proficient in disguise. If someone wants to disguise themselves and leave the city, they will definitely be able to find out. "
King Wu thought for a moment, then laughed, "Great, let's do it!"
Ning Chen and his companions had been travelling long distances for days, and their appetites were almost dry. It was a rare good meal, so they naturally feasted on it.
Eat more and drink less.
At this moment, a soldier trotted in, knelt on one knee, and presented a letter with both hands, "Your Highness, someone just delivered a letter, and it is addressed to the Regent himself."
Ning Chen was slightly startled, but then his eyes narrowed.
Did he probably guess who sent the letter?
“Give it to me!”
The soldier brought the letter.
Ning Chen took the letter, opened it and took a look. As he expected, the letter was from Kang Baobao.
The content of the letter was as he expected. Kang Baobao wanted to exchange Tan Tai Qingyue for the Di Yin Pei.
King Wu came over and asked, "Whose letter is it?"
"Baby Kang."
The table suddenly became quiet.
King Wu asked curiously, "What is her purpose in writing to you?"
Ning Chen shrugged, "She asked me to go to the Donglai Inn to get a room, but she only allowed me to go alone... I guess she wanted to get my body because I'm handsome. How despicable!"
Everyone was speechless. How could anyone still have the mind to make a joke at this time?
Feng Qizheng shouted: "This woman is full of tricks, we must not go."
Pan Yucheng and others nodded repeatedly, agreeing with Feng Qizhen's words.
Xiao Yanxi didn't say anything. Since it was about Tan Tai Qingyue, Ning Chen would definitely go.
Ning Chen's biggest weakness is that he values sentimentality, whether it is friendship, love or family.
Ning Chen stood up and said, "We are almost done eating, everyone follow me to the study."
Donglai Inn is located in the east of the city, next to the market town. Not only is it crowded, but it is also a mixed crowd.
The market city must be the escape route Kang Baobao left for himself.
Ning Chen said: "King Wu, at 1:00 p.m. tomorrow, you will send troops to block the entire three-li area around the Donglai Inn, including the market town.
But remember, don’t take it too seriously, just pretend.”
King Wu was stunned, not understanding what was going on, but he nodded anyway.
Ning Chen continued, "Tomorrow, the four city gates will not be opened. Lao Pan, Lao Feng, you and the fellow disciples from the Ghost Shadow Sect will disguise yourself and ambush around the Donglai Inn."
Pan Yucheng and the others nodded, "Yes!"
Ning Chen glanced at Xiao Yanxi.
Xiao Yanxi understood and nodded slightly. She would have someone keep a close eye on the situation at Donglai Inn tomorrow.
Ning Chen waved his hand, "Okay, it's getting late, everyone go get ready.
Lao Pan, I asked you to get something before noon tomorrow. "
Pan Yucheng nodded, "I understand!"
"Okay, let's go everyone!"
Ning Chen waved his hand and walked out of the study first.
He did not go back to the room with Xiao Yanxi, but went to see Liu Baiyi alone.
After meeting Liu Baiyi, Ning Chen came back and asked someone to prepare hot water.
Ning Chen soaked in the bathtub, moaning comfortably.
Xiao Yanxi gently wiped Ning Chen's back.
"Xiao Xixi, do you want to take a shower together?"
Xiao Yanxi blushed, "I just washed it."
"Wash it again. It's been a while since I've reviewed the underwater clam opening game with you... We need to review the past to learn something new."
Ning Chen had a wicked smile on his face and pulled Xiao Yanxi into the bathtub without saying a word.
(You will definitely not like to watch the following scenes, so I won’t.)
.......
The next day.
Ning Chen slept until noon.
The time for a date with Kang Baobao is not far away.
Ning Chen got up, washed up, and then went out.
Riding on his beloved Diao Chan, he arrived at the Donglai Inn.
After handing Diao Chan to the waiter, he slowly walked into the inn.
"Sir, would you like to have a quick meal or stay overnight?"
The young man dressed in shorts came up to greet us warmly.
Ning Chen glanced at him, raised the corner of his mouth slightly, and threw a silver coin over, "Come to the upper room."
The waiter put the dirty rag on his shoulder, nodded and led the way, "Sir, please go upstairs!"
When they got upstairs, the waiter took Ning Chen to a room.
Push open the door and invite Ning Chen in.
Ning Chen walked in slowly.
"Sir, are you satisfied with the room?"
Ning Chen glanced around, walked over and sat down, squinting at the boy, "Are you twenty years old?"
"Sir, you have good eyesight. I just turned twenty years old."
Ning Chen picked up a teacup and played with it in his hand, then smiled and said, "You joined the World Association at the age of 20. How much silver do they give you per month?"
The smile on the young man's face suddenly froze.
Ning Chen looked at him with interest.
The young man turned pale and looked at Ning Chen in panic, "You, you...how did you find out?"
Ning Chen was amused. "The calluses on your palms are from holding weapons frequently. Is it reasonable for a martial artist to work as a waiter here? You are young and strong. You can earn more by being a guard in a rich family, right?
Also, you should know who I am, right? Although you acted well, I can see the fear in your eyes. You should know that threatening me is a capital crime. "
The boy's face was completely pale and his calves were trembling.
“Hahaha…” Just then, a deep laugh sounded outside the door, and soon someone said, “As expected of the famous Regent, you have a keen eye, boldness and a careful mind.”
Ning Chen looked towards the door and saw a middle-aged man in a long gown and a scholar's hat walked in.
Ning Chen narrowed his eyes slightly. He had just seen this man before. He was the owner of this inn... When he came in just now, this man was standing behind the counter.