King Yu's manor, between the waterside pavilions.
King Yu walked with his hands behind his back as he slowly walked along the long corridor. He was wearing a long robe with a feather cloak draped over his shoulders, appearing calm and collected.
Behind him, the minister who went to greet the third prince had a trace of fear on his face as he blindly followed behind, not even daring to breathe loudly.
"You're saying that my third brother rejected our invitation?" King Yu's indifferent voice rang out, startling the minister. The minister hurriedly nodded his head.
King Yu immediately chuckled with a hint of playfulness in his laughter. He looked toward the pure white snow in the courtyard and the corner of his mouth curled up.
"What's this? Now that you've grown up, you plan to come back and get involved in this mess? The imperial city is already chaotic enough … Do you think it's not chaotic enough? "Yu Wen muttered as if he was asking about something. Then, a trace of disdain appeared on his face.
"You're a prince who was almost abandoned … What qualifications do you have to compete with me?"
...
Beside the Gate of Heavenly Mystery, the crown prince's palace.
Two figures stood ramrod straight. Looking from the crown prince's palace, they could practically see the entire Gate of Heavenly Mystery.
"Regarding my third brother's return to the imperial city, does Elder Zhao have any questions or suggestions?" The crown prince looked toward the elderly man beside him. Calling him an elderly man was somewhat inaccurate, because other than his white hair, Zhao Musheng's face was not considered old.
Zhao Musheng's gaze was muddy and experienced, as if he had seen through the fickleness of the world. He indifferently said, "Crown prince, there's no need to worry. Even though the third prince is a prince, he was not favored by the previous emperor. He spent his years fighting in foreign lands and was tainted with the aura of war. He's destined to have no fate with the throne."
When the crown prince heard this, he immediately felt somewhat happy. Even though he did not really care about this third brother of his, with the current chaotic situation in the imperial city, the intervention of a prince was enough to cause some ripples.
Zhao Musheng glanced at the crown prince and smiled, "With the support of the Ouyang family, Yang family, and my Zhao family, what else do you have to worry about? Even if His Majesty's will has yet to be announced, so what? With the support of the ministers, His Majesty only needs to wait for the coronation. "
Zhao Musheng's words seemed to have some sort of magical power that soothed the anxiety in the Crown Prince's heart and made him feel at ease. Although the Crown Prince felt that something was strange, he couldn't pinpoint what it was.
"Your Highness, the Gate of Heavenly Mystery was built by the founding emperor of the Light Wind Empire. Legend has it that a Spirit Array was carved into it. Is this true?" Zhao Musheng asked, pointing at the vast square of the Gate of Heavenly Mystery in the distance.
The Crown Prince was taken aback. As far as he could see, he gazed at the Gate of Heavenly Mystery Plaza that was already covered in pure white snow, and fell into deep thought.
"There are indeed records of the Gate of Tianxuan in our ancestral records, but the earliest records date back to hundreds of years ago. There's no way to verify it now. At least, when father was alive, he never mentioned anything about the Gate of Tianxuan's spirit array. Perhaps … it's just a legend," the Crown Prince said.
Zhao Musheng gave the crown prince a serious look. When he saw that the crown prince did not seem to be lying, his brows furrowed.
"Is it really just a legend?"
…
"Your Golden Shumai, please enjoy."
Bu Fang placed a basket of steaming hot Golden Shumai in front of Ni Yan and lightly said. He subconsciously glanced at the porcelain plate on the table and realized that this woman had actually ordered almost all of the dishes in his store.
When Ni Yan saw the golden Golden Shumai, her beautiful eyes immediately lit up. She hurriedly nodded her head and swallowed the last piece of Red Braised Meat in her mouth.
"Burp … It's been a long time since I've eaten such delicious food!"
After burping, Ni Yan stuck out her rosy tongue and licked her tender red lips. Her pearly white teeth were faintly discernible, and her blurred appearance was filled with a sense of seduction.
Bu Fang glanced at her actions and the corners of his mouth twitched. He wiped off the water stains on his hands, pulled over a chair, and sat across from Ni Yan.
Tang Yin and Lu Xiaoxiao had also ordered some dishes, but they were already full after eating until now. However, as a woman, and a beautiful woman at that, Ni Yan was actually eating without the slightest scruple. She completely had the appearance of a veteran foodie.
She used her chopsticks to pick up a Golden Shumai and slightly squeezed it. The oil inside the shumai immediately shook and almost spilled out. Ni Yan carefully used her hands to protect it and then swallowed it in one gulp. Her cheeks bulged and she looked extremely adorable.
"Senior … I didn't expect you to actually be an authentic chef." Tang Yin sighed as he looked at Bu Fang and said. He had always thought that Bu Fang was just using that as an excuse to conceal his identity.
I am indeed a professional chef who runs a small restaurant in the imperial city, "Bu Fang said while nodding his head.
Lu Xiaoxiao blinked her large eyes as she looked at Bu Fang. She was a little suspicious. Bu Fang's current appearance did not have the slightest trace of the domineering aura he had when he was in the Wildlands …
However, when she thought about it again and saw her master wolfing down the food without any ladylike image, her suspicions towards Bu Fang were immediately dispelled … Compared to her master who was a seventh grade Battle-Saint, who was a glutton, this senior was simply too much of an expert.
"Senior, I wonder if the Phoenix Blood Herb in the Valley of the Fallen Phoenix is in your hands?" Lu Xiaoxiao asked seriously.
When Bu Fang heard this question, he was immediately slightly astonished. He expressionlessly glanced at her and did not deny it. He nodded his head.
Thinking about it, the two of them must have returned to the Valley of the Fallen Phoenix after they were safe and discovered that the Phoenix Blood Herb had been plucked, so they suspected him …
Seeing that Bu Fang did not deny it, Lu Xiaoxiao's face immediately revealed a trace of happiness. She quickly looked toward her master, only to find that Ni Yan had picked up two more Golden Shumai and was stuffing them into her mouth. Her face was filled with happiness.
"Master … Don't forget why we came to the imperial city!" Lu Xiaoxiao did not know whether to laugh or cry. This gluttonous master of hers did not care about anything once he saw something delicious.
"Junior sister, there's no need to be anxious. Senior is right here. We can discuss the matter of the Phoenix Blood Herb after master finishes eating." Tang Yin slightly knitted his brows and glanced at Lu Xiaoxiao.
Bu Fang leaned against the chair and glanced at the three of them. He seemed to be deep in thought. So it turned out that the reason the three of them came to the store was the Phoenix Blood Herb …
"Haha! Owner Bu, long time no see. "
Just as Bu Fang was deep in thought, a heroic laughter suddenly came from outside the door. That laughter was somewhat familiar and it interrupted Bu Fang's thoughts.
Bu Fang puzzledly looked toward the door and saw two figures stepping into the store together.
Wasn't the person who was laughing loudly the third prince, Ji Chengxue, who had already gone on an expedition against the sects in the outer regions?
Beside Ji Chengxue was a man wearing a veil and a bamboo hat. His figure was also rather familiar.
"Hmm? It's you? You've returned from your business trip? "The corners of Bu Fang's mouth twitched as he asked.
Ji Chengxue was startled for a moment, as if he did not understand Bu Fang's words. However, it did not matter. He still let out a carefree smile as he sat in front of the table and hurriedly said to Bu Fang: "Owner Bu, I haven't drunk the Ice Heart Jade Urn Wine in a long time. I'm craving for it. Quickly give me a portion."
Bu Fang nodded and stood up. He looked toward the man wearing the veil and bamboo hat and asked: "What about you?"
"Same pot of wine." A hoarse voice sounded out. The man took off his veil and revealed a handsome face that Bu Fang was familiar with. Xiao Yue lightly smiled as he nodded toward Bu Fang.
It was indeed the two of them. However, Bu Fang was still a little puzzled. How did the two of them end up together?
"Aren't you going to order some dishes to go with the wine?" Bu Fang walked to the entrance of the kitchen and turned around to promote.
"No, I only want wine. I'm here today to relieve my alcohol addiction." Ji Chengxue shook his head and said with a smile. Xiao Yue also did the same. Bu Fang suddenly felt a little regretful. He responded with an "oh" and entered the kitchen.
Xiao Yue sat opposite Ji Chengxue. His gaze fell on the beautiful face in front of him, who was chewing on the dish in big mouthfuls. He subconsciously froze for a moment.
Then, Xiao Yue's pupils constricted and he immediately sucked in a breath of cold air.
"This woman … Why is she here?"
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