The shopkeeper bowed to the eunuch and said respectfully, "I didn't know that I was too far away to greet Eunuch Huang when he came. I hope you will forgive me."
Eunuch Huang nodded and said, "The two people behind me will enter the palace tomorrow, and they are also my friends. Please take good care of them."
The shopkeeper immediately nodded and agreed, "Eunuch Huang, don't worry, I'll leave this matter to me."
Eunuch Huang turned around and was about to leave, but the shopkeeper stopped him and said, "Eunuch Huang, don't leave in such a hurry. I've prepared some food and wine, and I'd like to ask for your respect."
The eunuch waved his hand and said: "There is no need for today. I have other things to do. We will meet again when we have the opportunity."
The shopkeeper took out a large ingot of silver from his sleeve, handed it to Eunuch Huang, and then whispered in his ear, as if he was talking about things that were invisible to the public.
After putting the silver back into his sleeve, Huang Gonggong said: "Don't worry! Leave this matter to me."
After he left, the shopkeeper welcomed Wang Qizhi and Wang Qizhi into the restaurant politely, and opened two first-class guest rooms for them to live in.
Wang Qizhi was not polite and said directly to the shopkeeper: "After traveling all day, we haven't gotten any rice. I hope the shopkeeper will arrange a few side dishes and a jar of wine. As for the expenses, we will pay for it ourselves."
The shopkeeper quickly refused: "You two are participating in tomorrow's martial arts competition, and you are friends of Eunuch Huang. How dare you accept money from the two of you? All these expenses will be calculated on our restaurant account."
After Wang Qizhi thanked him, they found a private room by the window and sat down.
Jiang Yiyi said: "This eunuch is making too much money! He got so much money into his pocket in just one day."
Wang Qizhi joked: "But let's do it! They are not normal men. Even if they make a lot of money every day, no one will envy them."
Soon, the food and wine were served, and after they had eaten and drank enough, they went back to their room to rest.
Early the next morning, the eunuch took the two of them into the palace. While walking on the road, Jiang Yiyi said to Wang Qizhi in her heart: "Boy, are you nervous?"
Wang Qizhi smiled slightly and replied from the bottom of his heart: "You're so nervous, I'm not even afraid of Wei Meng, why should I be afraid of such a small scene?"
Jiang Yiyi laughed it off and said again: "Have you remembered all the rules I told you before?"
Wang Qizhi nodded lightly and said: "After entering the palace, you are not allowed to run around and look around, let alone use your internal power to explore the surrounding situation."
Jiang Yiyi nodded slightly and said, "Just remember."
The two followed the eunuch into the palace, looking ahead and not daring to look around. After walking for an unknown amount of time, they arrived at a large hall.
At this time, the left and right sides of the hall were already full. They were in groups of two, mostly a young man sitting with an older man. They knelt down at a small table with precious fruits and vegetables on it. A cup of tea.
Wang Qizhi looked at them. It seemed that these young people were here to participate in the martial arts competition.
On the left side closest to King Chu, Wang Qizhi was surprised to find Er Dan and Wang Xuan.
On the far right, closest to the King of Chu, sit Gongsun Tianqing and the Prime Minister. Also sitting below them were Mo Wentian and Mo Yu, father and son.
The King of Chu was sitting on the highest throne at the innermost side, and beside him stood Wu Anyi.
Wang Qizhi was a little curious. Isn't this a martial arts competition between Jianghu sects? Why did they appear here?
When Wang Qiyi appeared, it instantly attracted the attention of everyone present, and they began to talk to each other without hiding their voices.
One of the young men discussed with his father next to him: "This boy is Her Royal Highness the Princess's sweetheart. I think he is quite ordinary. How could Her Highness the Princess fall in love with this boy?"
"Who says he isn't? I think he's just a bumpkin."
There were many words similar to this, but Wang Qizhi ignored them, and will let you look at them later when they compete in martial arts.
The two of them clasped their fists at the King of Chu Wu Youding, and Jiang Yiyi was the first to speak: "Jiang Yiyi, the head of Wumeng Mountain, pays homage to the king, and pays homage to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."
Wang Qizhi also clasped his fists and said, "Sun Wuming, a disciple of Wumeng Mountain, pays homage to the king and pays homage to His Highness the Crown Prince."
Wu Youding smiled and said: "You two don't have to be polite, please take a seat."
Under the guidance of a palace maid, the two sat next to Wang Xuan and his son. Er Dan quickly waved to them and greeted them. Wang Qizhi also waved quickly, nodded to Wang Xuan, and then said in his heart:
"Why are you here, Erdan?"
Erdan quickly replied with his heart: "My father came to Chu to discuss with the King of Chu about the defense. By the way, he found Shaoxia's family and made an appointment for our marriage. He had nothing to do, so he was invited by the King of Chu. Come and watch the competition.”
Wang Qizhi asked hurriedly: "Are you also going to participate in this competition?"
Erdan shook his head and said, "Put him down! I don't want to touch your brow."
Hearing this, Wang Qizhi breathed a sigh of relief. This guy really wanted to participate in this competition, which was really difficult for Wang Qizhi.
"I said you're a really capable guy. Is this how it's done with Shao Xia?"
Erdan didn't hide anything and told the whole process from his heart.
Some time ago, the father and son had just arrived in Chu, and they rushed to Lin Shaoxia's home without stopping. When her parents learned about this, they agreed without even thinking about it. A small family like theirs could marry a prince like Wang Xuan. , this is a good thing that cannot be achieved with eight poles. If you hesitate for a moment, others will snatch it away.
Wang Xuan was very masculine towards Lin Shaoxia, his daughter-in-law. Although he was a bit harsh towards his son, he was still generous in his dealings with others. Besides, his son was so naughty, so he had to find such a daughter-in-law to treat him.
However, Wang Xuan was still a little surprised by the fact that Wu Anyi was the prince of Chudi. He did not expect that his son could recognize such a great person and his vision was not ordinary.
Erdan said: "I said Sun... No, it should be Wang Qizhi. I didn't expect you to be the prince. It's really shocking."
Wang Qizhi gave a bitter smile and said: "What a bullshit prince, have you ever seen a prince who didn't even have enough to eat since he was a child?"
Erdan waved his hand gently and said: "That's all, love is whatever it is, I really don't care, I just know that you are my good buddy."
Wang Qizhi knew that this kid would say this, so he wasn't too surprised.
At this moment, King Chu suddenly said: "I have nothing else to do with calling you here today. Firstly, I want to get to know all the heroes in the world and become friends. Secondly, I want to hold a martial arts competition. Into our feelings for each other."
The people present didn't know anything, so they naturally knew the intention of King Chu. They seemed to be very polite, but few of them expressed their willingness to cooperate with the court.
