On the carriage heading to the pier, Liu Mubai sat alone. Through the window, he looked at the carriage ahead with a gloomy expression.
Right now, Sun Mo was sitting inside with An Xinhui.
If it wasn't for the fact that the Deer Tail Banquet was too important, Liu Mubai wouldn't have come.
Actually, a carriage could fit five people. However, An Xinhui would rather leave a seat empty and arrange another carriage for Liu Mubai instead of inviting him. This was enough to show that she was avoiding suspicion.
"However, I won't give up. Sun Mo, as long as you guys aren't married, no one knows who will be the victor!"
Liu Mubai clenched his fists. He hoped that during the 2-star great teacher examination, Han Zisheng would be able to encounter Sun Mo's personal students. At that time, he would be able to crush them and break Sun Mo's dream of rising stars.
"I prepared for three years before I dared to attempt the feat of rising 3 stars in a year. You are just a new graduate and you want to do this? You are simply looking down on the heroes of the world!"
Liu Mubai felt unhappy, but after he finished mumbling, he hurriedly warned himself not to be so narrow-minded.
Recently, because of An Xinhui, Liu Mubai couldn't remain calm anymore. He no longer had the magnanimous demeanor of a great teacher.
In the last carriage, Li Ziqi, Lu Zhiruo, and Ying Baiwu were seated. Other than them, there was also Zhang Yaozong, Liu Mubai's personal student, and Han Zisheng.
Compared to the tall and burly Zhang Yaozong, Han Zisheng looked more like a weak scholar. However, if anyone looked down on him, they would definitely suffer a great loss.
One must know that he was the top ranker of the 2nd year and had formidable combat prowess.
Facing Ying Baiwu's hostile gaze, Han Zisheng's lips curled up into a smile.
"Eldest martial sister, I don't know why, but when I see his face, I feel like beating him up!"
Lu Zhiruo was puzzled.
"Eh? You feel this way too? "
Li Ziqi was astonished. One must know that the papaya girl had always been kind-hearted and would never cause trouble.
"Luckily, Xuanyuan Po didn't come, or they would definitely fight."
The papaya girl felt a lingering fear in her heart. Xuanyuan Po was her teacher's trump card. If he was injured, it would affect the 2-star great teacher examination.
"I feel that they are going to fight now!"
Li Ziqi persuaded in a low voice. "Baiwu, don't be rash!"
"I won't!"
Ying Baiwu could sense Han Zisheng's confidence and aura. This was a strong opponent. Hence, for the sake of her teacher becoming the top ranker in the Central Province Academy, she had to work even harder.
Waiting for Xuanyuan Po to make his move?
Sorry, this iron-headed girl would never rely on others.
"Ying Baiwu, aren't you a little too arrogant?"
Zhang Yaozong, who was being treated as a nobody, was speechless.
"What? Do you want to fight? "
Ying Baiwu counter-asked.
"…"
Zhang Yaozong was speechless. There was no way for him to continue chatting with her today. However, in his heart, he liked Ying Baiwu's personality even more.
Linjiang Square was not a building, but a five-story pleasure boat. It was the most expensive and gorgeous pleasure boat in Jinling.
Riding the Linjiang Lane to tour the Qinhuai River at night, listening to famous songs, appreciating dances, reciting poems, and flaunting the elegance were the favorite activities of high officials and nobles.
Only the most powerful nobles had the right to enjoy this pleasure boat. Ordinary rich people could only look at it and lament their inadequacy.
It could be said that whoever had the qualifications to enter Linjiang Square was a member of Jinling's top circle.
They arrived at the pier.
Just when everyone got off the carriage, a servant from Linjiang Square hurried over, bringing tea, pastries, and hot towels.
Ying Baiwu didn't know what to do.
"Just follow my instructions."
Li Ziqi was very calm because she had seen things that were tens of times grander than this before.
"Are these people not afraid of mistaking me for someone else?"
Ying Baiwu was puzzled.
"They are. This pier is unique to Linjiang Square, and it's forbidden for others to use it. Also, it's unknown how many major characters are coming today. Hence, there are already soldiers standing guard in the surroundings. Not even a rat can dream of sneaking over."
Han Zisheng explained.
"Soldiers?"
Ying Baiwu glanced over but didn't see anyone.
"Stop looking, you won't be able to see anyone."
Han Zisheng chortled. If major characters were to play around, wouldn't their mood be spoiled if they saw soldiers and commoners loitering around? Hence, those people were very far away.
Li Ziqi moved closer to Ying Baiwu's ears and explained in a low voice.
"How much money would this cost? How much manpower would be wasted? "
Ying Baiwu was astonished. Everyone knew that the larger the area of protection, the more soldiers would be needed. It was fine if this was for official business, but this was a place for major characters to enjoy themselves. Why would so many soldiers be mobilized?
"Your focus is simply unnecessary!"
Han Zisheng's lips curled.
"Why is it unnecessary? Aren't these soldiers raised from the blood of the people? Could it be that the Great Tang government is giving them money just to let them protect major characters to enjoy themselves here? "
Ying Baiwu didn't mock Han Zisheng. Instead, she was discussing the problem seriously.
"The Deer Tail Banquet is a normal banquet!"
Han Zisheng argued.
"Forget it, don't tell me that these soldiers have never been mobilized before. Don't you know what kind of place Linjiang Square is?"
Ying Baiwu felt pain in her heart. In the past, the money she earned from selling swill was very little, but she still had to pay taxes. She didn't expect that the money would be spent on such a place.
"Alright, let's not discuss this problem anymore!"
Li Ziqi felt very awkward. After all, she was the princess of the Great Tang Empire.
Linjiang Square was a top-notch amusement park, and the service wasn't simply good. It was at the pinnacle that ordinary people wouldn't be able to imagine.
After a simple wash up and some snacks, a well-trained servant immediately led everyone onto a small boat. After that, they headed toward the cruise ship on the river.
"Be happier!"
Li Ziqi persuaded Ying Baiwu. (Look at the papaya girl. She's so carefree and carefree!)
After everyone boarded the cruise ship, another servant immediately came over and led Sun Mo and the others to the resting room.
"Sun Mo, Teacher Liu, you guys can look around or rest."
An Xinhui instructed.
In this place, the resting rooms for the male and female guests were separated. After all, there were some important characters who didn't wish to be seen by others.
An Xinhui had her own social circle, and she had to maintain it meticulously.
"Mn!"
Sun Mo casually nodded. After that, he glanced into the distance. On the river, the cruise ship was floating, and the lights were lit up. There was also the sound of music drifting over, creating a unique scenery.
When Liu Mubai heard An Xinhui calling out Sun Mo's name and calling him Teacher Liu, he felt very disappointed.
"Sun Mo, I'll help you advertise God Hands!"
Gu Xiuxun wanted to be together with An Xinhui.
"Ziqi, do the three of you want to come?"
An Xinhui looked at the little sunny egg.
"No need, I want to be together with Teacher!"
Li Ziqi shook her head.
This was the difference between their statuses. Ying Baiwu and the papaya girl didn't even have the qualifications to pay a visit to those major characters. However, Li Ziqi didn't need to pay a visit to others. On the contrary, she needed others to greet her.
"Esteemed guests, please come over here!"
The servant led the way.
Very soon, everyone was led into a large cabin. There were soft mats, chess sets, and things like pitch-pot mahjong.
Ying Baiwu sniffed the air.
In the cabin, there was an expensive incense that could calm one's mind.
"What kind of snacks would you like to eat? Fruit juice or tea? "
The servant asked.
"Give me any four-colored pastries and a pot of Longjing tea!"
There was basically no need for Sun Mo to reply. Li Ziqi was like a little housekeeper, arranging everything neatly.
Upon seeing this scene, Liu Mubai felt very envious.
One must know that it was almost impossible to buy a maid who was so beautiful and knowledgeable, as well as knowing how to treat people and how to prepare tea. Even if there were, they wouldn't come from a proper background.
They were either survivors of a clan being exterminated, or they had committed a crime and were chased out of their clan. Even so, they were very expensive.
Hence, rich and noble clans would buy little girls and nurture them themselves. They would spend a lot of effort and money.
Naturally, what made Liu Mubai feel the most envious was still Li Ziqi's identity.
The princess of the Great Tang Empire was like a maid who was busy attending to Sun Mo, deeply afraid that he would feel uncomfortable. Wasn't this life a little too enjoyable?
However, Sun Mo really dared to use it!
Liu Mubai felt that if he was in Li Ziqi's shoes, he would definitely be filled with fear and trepidation. He wouldn't dare to trouble Li Ziqi.
Sun Mo glanced at the scenery and lost interest. He sat by the window and drank tea while contemplating the damaged spirit runes on Jiang Leng's body.
The papaya girl glanced around curiously. Not long later, she saw enough of the scenery and started to feel uneasy.
"Teacher!"
Lu Zhiruo blinked her big eyes. She was like a little kitten waiting to be fed, looking at Sun Mo pitifully.
"It's fine if you want to go out to play, but someone has to accompany you!"
Sun Mo smiled. Although he knew that nothing would happen on the cruise ship, it was still better to be safe.
"Eldest martial sister!"
The papaya girl immediately pulled Li Ziqi's hand and shook it lightly.
"But I have to take care of Teacher!"
Li Ziqi frowned slightly.
Upon hearing this, Liu Mubai felt so sour that his stomach hurt.
"Just go. Moreover, if I have something to do, I can call a servant!"
Sun Mo looked at Ying Baiwu. "Bring her along!"
The three girls left. Zhang Yaozong wanted to follow them, but he felt embarrassed.
"Teacher Sun, I have a few friends that I know. I will leave for a while!"
Liu Mubai truly didn't wish to stay together with Sun Mo. Hence, he found an excuse to leave.
Sun Mo didn't mind and started to close his eyes to rest.
...
Li Ziqi and the other two ran from the bow to the stern and then from the stern to the cabin. They were having a lot of fun.
One couldn't help but say that Linjiang Square was as expected of a top-notch cruise ship. The service was flawless. When they saw that Li Ziqi and the other two were wearing school uniforms, they knew that their statuses weren't high. However, they still didn't stop them. They only hinted to them not to disturb the guests.
Naturally, there were servants waiting outside for some important cabins. Hence, Ying Baiwu didn't have to worry about walking in the wrong direction and offending others.
"What does a famous painting look like? I haven't seen it before. Can you let us take a look? "
A pleading voice suddenly drifted over, causing Lu Zhiruo's little ears to prick up.
"Famous painting?"
The papaya girl hurriedly called out to Li Ziqi. "Eldest martial sister, quickly come over here."
The three girls followed the voice and soon found a cabin. From the decorations and location, Li Ziqi knew that this was for the servants and attendants of VIPs.
When they entered, there were indeed over ten 15 to 16 years old servants inside. Right now, they were surrounding a 15-year-old maid.
The maid was hugging a rectangular wooden box. Right now, her face was filled with awkwardness and helplessness.
"Wouldn't I lose a piece of flesh just by looking?"
"She's really too petty!"
"It's definitely a fake famous painting!"
The servants all talked at once, mocking the maid.
"Old Master spent a huge sum of money to buy this famous painting. It's definitely real!"
The maid argued, but she didn't want to take it out for others to see. After all, if it was damaged, her life would be gone.
"It's a famous painting!"
Lu Zhiruo was curious. She tiptoed and peered into the crowd.
When Li Ziqi heard this, she couldn't help but glance at the papaya girl. (Do you know that back then when you went missing, Teacher actually drew a famous painting to find you?)
Upon thinking of this, Li Ziqi felt a little jealous.
"Aiya, famous paintings are very valuable. Everyone, don't make things difficult for her!"
Although the papaya girl wanted to take a look, she still helped out and said something fair.
Swoosh!
The gazes of everyone immediately turned over.
Swoosh!
Lu Zhiruo immediately hid behind Li Ziqi with extreme speed. After thinking about it, she felt that the little sunny egg shouldn't be able to fight. Hence, she moved to Ying Baiwu's back.
"Where's the famous painting?"
Just as everyone was chattering away, a young man dressed in embroidered robes walked in. He looked to be about eleven or twelve years old, and his face was filled with curiosity. When he saw the maidservant holding the wooden box, he immediately walked over.
"Move aside!"
Seeing that someone wasn't giving way, the young man directly pushed them away.
The servants all had good judgment. From the expensive clothes the young man was wearing, it was clear that he was someone with status. They didn't dare to offend him and obediently moved aside.
"What famous painting is it?"
As the young man asked, he went to snatch the wooden box from the maid's hands.
The maid immediately called the police and grabbed the wooden box.
"Let go. If not, you'd be in trouble if it's damaged. Even if you don't get beaten to death, you'd be sold off."
The young man threatened.
The maid was shocked. After that, she let out an 'ah' sound.
"This fellow is so loathsome!"
The papaya girl's lips twitched. She saw the young man pinching the maid hard, wanting her to let go.
"Return it to me!"
The maid was so anxious that she cried.
"Don't be noisy, I'm Li Feng!"
After the young man spoke, the noisy cabin immediately quietened down. The expressions of the servants also became a lot more respectful.
Li Feng was the youngest son of Prince Li Zixing. Being able to give birth to a son at 60 years old was an auspicious omen in the eyes of the elderly. It was a symbol of longevity. Hence, Li Zixing especially doted on this son of his.
For such a person, let alone ordinary people, even the descendants of aristocrats wouldn't dare to offend him.
"Go, bring the table over!"
Li Feng instructed. After that, he looked at the little maid. "Don't cry, I'll give it to you after I finish looking at it. If not, I'll tear it apart right now."
"Quickly look at it then!"
The little maid was helpless. Her little face was filled with panic.
Very soon, the round table was carried over by four servants. Li Feng opened the wooden box and took out the painting. After that, he unrolled it and placed it on the table.
"Dirty!"
The little maid felt heartache, but Li Feng didn't care at all. He stroked his chin and had a look of disdain on his face. "Just this? Why can't I sense its subtlety? "
"Ignorant and incompetent!"
Li Ziqi couldn't help but roll her eyes.
This Li Feng was truly too inferior. One must know that only paintings at the Wondrous Blossom Realm could be called a famous painting. Once such a painting was opened, the concept it contained would cause one to be intoxicated.
How bad was this Li Feng's standard of appreciation? He couldn't even understand this?
"This isn't a famous painting. You are lying!"
Li Feng casually pointed to a servant. "You speak. Do you think this is a famous painting?"
The servant felt that it was, but this was the little prince's question. How would he dare to say no? Hence, he shook his head.
Li Feng pointed to a few people and received the same answer.
"Look, I didn't say anything wrong, right?"
Li Feng teased.
"This is definitely a famous painting. It's just that you guys don't know how to appreciate it!"
The little maid was filled with righteous indignation. "You guys have already seen it. Quickly return it to me!"
"Who did you say doesn't know how to appreciate it?"
Li Feng's expression turned black. After that, his eyes turned and he suddenly lifted his leg, stretching it to the feet of the little maid.
The little maid only cared about wanting the famous painting back and didn't pay attention to her feet. In the end, she tripped and stumbled, bumping into the table.
Bang!
The table shook violently, causing a teacup to topple over. The tea spilled out, drenching the famous painting.
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