Translator: Xena
This is my first time translating a chapter that’s 15k long in raws wow, can’t believe I finished in two sitting, that’s how exciting this chapter is. There will be 5 chapters in succession every other day, including this one. 4 as promised and 1 for March. Enjoy!
It was probably because Chen You’s gaze was so obvious and so intense that even the big yellow dog somewhat sensed it and went to play on the side, what more the other person involved.
The young man stood up and looked down.
Chen You quickly finished the fragrant bird meat in his mouth and looked up at him.
Damn it, Second Pup, have you grown up in the time it takes to roast a pheasant and a couple of birds, so now you can understand me?
The young man stared at the man’s glossy lips, his eyes dark. “In the carriage, or in the woods?
Quickly wiping the oil on his hands, Chen You asked, “What do you think?”
The young man said, “It’s up to you.”
Chen You didn’t care, “I’m fine with anything.” Really, he wasn’t picky at all. If he wasn’t old and his body had deteriorated in all aspects, he could even try hanging upside down from a tree to look at the scenery. That angle must be beautiful.
The conversation between the two seemed simple and crude, and indeed, it was a simple and crude exchange of you-ask-I-answer. They neither went to the carriage nor entered the woods, instead, they went to the river.
The scenery was simply convenient.
Although both of their parcels and belongings were in the carriage, the coachman was there. The big yellow dog was also there and if anyone dared to get close, he would definitely bark.
Chen You was very relieved.
Once he was relieved, he felt very relaxed. Every part of his body felt like it was making him want to lie down on the grass and roll around.
But there were more important things right now.
Chen You was ready. Come on, my Second Pup, let me see if your sword skills have improved.
The young man held his long sword against the man. He started as soon as he said he would and made his moves for more than half an hour.
The sword changed direction. The corner of his lips pressed down hard as he condensed all his internal energy on the tip of the sword, and without saying a word, he began to speed up the attacks and pressed forward step by step with a terrible momentum.
The incoming sword wind attacks were sharp and fast, and still getting faster and faster. Chen You’s forehead was dripping with sweat. He was at a disadvantageous position and was beaten back again and again. Under the young man’s sudden blow, his upper body directly leaned forward and fell to the ground.
The two were fighting fiercely when suddenly the big yellow dog’s fierce barking came.
There’s someone!
Chen You and Chen Mo quickly stopped crossing swords and tidied themselves. They went over and found a man beside the carriage, about twenty-five or six, with a tall and straight figure, sword-shaped eyebrows and starry eyes, and looking quite good.
The big yellow dog raised its neck and barked, while the man laughed with quivering shoulders and showing a mouthful of yellow1Please correct me if I’m wrong! But he either has gold teeth, of his teeth is really yellow and he keeps it that way because yellow is a symbol of power, royalty, and prosperity.
Chen You shouted, “Sansan, come here.”
The big yellow dog immediately stopped barking and ran over while wagging its tail.
The strange man was dressed in exquisite clothes. He was very elegant from head to toe. He had a sense of nobility in his bones, and his status was obvious at first glance.
Could it be the prince? Could it be the young emperor? The new emperor only ascended the throne last year and was very young. Thus, it was very possible. Chen You’s eyes became extremely bright as he fixed his eyes straight at the person.
He asked the System in his mind, “Is this person the emperor?”
The System replied, “No.”
Chen You was disappointed, “Oh.”
The System said, “It’s His Majesty.”
Chen You, “…….”
There was a little person in his heart that was spinning and jumping excitedly, “Oh shit, shit, shit, shit, I saw the emperor of a dynasty!”
The System quipped, “Just teasing you.”
Chen You immediately turned into a frustrated ball. “Get lost!”
The System explained, “He is the third brother of the current emperor, Prince Zhan.”
Chen You hehe-ed, “I know your next sentence, just teasing me.”
The System said, “This is true.”
Chen You was afraid of being deceived. He already had severe trauma. “If you lie, you’re a lowly bastard with no asshole!”
System, “…” No, having no asshole isn’t being a lowly bastard, it’s a deformity.
After confirming that it was the prince, Chen You’s eyes brightened even more, and his line of sight clung tight to the person.
Upon noticing this scene, Chen Mo frowned. He stepped forward without saying a word and stood in front of the man.
“…….”
What are you doing? I can’t even look anymore?
He rolled his eyes behind the other person. Really, a small person has an even smaller mind. He was at a loss for words.
Forget it, forget it, he would just stop looking. Chen You withdrew his gaze and made eye contact with the big yellow dog.
The man in magnificent clothes asked, “Excuse me, how far is Jiang City from here?”
His voice wasn’t cold like Chen Mo’s but very approachable, making people want to chat with him.
“Don’t know.”
After saying this coldly, Chen Mo walked towards the carriage and lifted the curtain.
Chen You led the big yellow dog to the carriage. When he passed by the man in magnificent clothes, he glanced at him. Hello, Your Highness. Goodbye, Your Highness.
Prince Zhan suddenly stopped Chen You, “May I ask, are you Liao Qingfeng, the owner of Qingfenglou?”
Chen You paused, feeling secretly happy. Prince, you know me?
His face showed the aura of a brothel keeper. “Exactly.”
Prince Zhan was overjoyed. “That’s very good.”
Chen You had a question mark on his face.
Prince Zhan then told him that he came here because of his business’ reputation and wanted to ask Chen You for advice.
It was regarding the decoration and design. Chen You was a person from modern times with unique ideas, so Qingfenglou was unique.
Chen You was something unexpected but also came as no surprise. As for the prince, he has an awesome father. He was born with a big golden push wheel stick, he had plenty to eat and drink, he didn’t have to worry about running out of money, must just be very idle and like to get into strange and new things.
The face of the young man beside the carriage had turned cold.
Chen You gulped, ditched the prince and walked to his Second Pup. “Let’s go.”
Looking at the carriage that was getting farther away, Prince Zhan felt a little regretful that he had such a chance to meet someone he admired but didn’t even have a chance to sit down and have a cup of tea with them.
He originally planned to invite the person to stay in his mansion for some time and ask for advice.
The entourage came over and said, “Prince, they are going to Liang City.”
Prince Zhan patted the folding fan in his hand, considered it and said, “Then let’s go to Liang City too.”
The carriage had left the woods, but the atmosphere inside was still not good.
The big yellow dog lay on Chen You’s left and the young man sat on his right, neither making a sound.
Chen You told the System, “Second Pup is jealous, and I’m a little panicked.”
The System said, “Pray.”
Chen You prayed silently, cleared his throat, turned around, and narrated the content of his conversation with the prince just now, without hiding anything.
The young man said coldly, “You had a very pleasant conversation with him.”
Chen You said, “You’re wrong.” The prince probably wanted to ask him for something, but he withdrew as soon as he sensed something wrong.
Think about it, the person was a prince. If he really brought it up, who would dare to say no.
The most troublesome thing was that Second Pup was already jealous. If he did anything with the prince, it would be a hell of a thing if he could save his little life.
The young man said with a sullen expression, “The look in his eyes when he gazed at you wasn’t right.”
Chen You, “…” Are you stupid? If we’re put together, you’d be the popular one, okay?
I am an old uncle, who else will look except you?
“Really? It’s not.”
The young man pursed his lips tightly, tilted his head and stopped talking.
Chen You bumped him with his elbow without much force. It was only to tease the child. “Is there anything fun in Liang City?”
The young man was silent.
Chen You continued to bump him. “Why aren’t you speaking?”
The young man remained silent.
Chen You held the young man’s shoulder and pulled the person over. The prerequisite for success in this situation was that the other person would not resist and let him pull him over.
“Let’s finish the unfinished business.”
A change flashed across the young man’s face, and the layer of frost faded away. “Here?”
Chen You patted the big yellow dog and ordered it to lie down with the coachman. “Sansan, be good, don’t jump down and come back later. It’ll be quick.”
Quick? The young man’s face suddenly darkened. In the eyes of man, was he quick?
Chen You felt an inexplicable chill on his back as he was pulled back with one hand.
The coachman in front vaguely heard the boss’ voice in the carriage. He seemed to be crying but not at the same time. He turned around and was about to shout to ask what was going on, because when the boss and the young man got into the carriage earlier, something was a bit off.
However, after thinking about it, the man still held back. The boss hired him as a coachman. If he cared too much, he might be disliked.
“Sansan, come over here. If you fall and get hurt, the boss will blame me.”
The big man thought aloud as a hint of emotion appeared on his dark and rough face, “You have a good life, better than the rest of us. You are so old but still have a good body. Your master takes you with him when he travels. My family’s Laifu died of illness after living for three years. His death was very painful, he kept convulsing and vomited a lot of foam. Alas, that fate is incomparable to yours.”
After a long time of traveling half of the distance, the big yellow dog was called into the carriage. It shook its fur and sniffed with its nose. Apparently, it didn’t like the smell inside, so it turned around and continued to accompany the coachman outside to look at the scenery.
“…….”
Chen You glanced at Second Pup, his voice a little hoarse. “You see, Sansan already dislikes you.”
There was a thin layer of red on the base of the young man’s ears. “It includes you.”
Chen You raised his legs and said. “Mine’s fragrant.”
He thought Second Pup would say he was brazen, but unexpectedly, the other party nodded and said in agreement, “It is fragrant.”
When he spoke, his expression was still very serious, as if he had experienced it over and over again.
The leg that Chen You had just raised fell down.
A hand was placed on his waist, pressing it neither too strongly nor too lightly.
Chen You hummed comfortably.
Suddenly the young man’s voice sounded in his ear, “That man back in the woods is the current Prince Zhan.”
I know, the System told me. Chen You showed a look of surprise, “Really? I couldn’t tell. I thought he was a businessman.”
The young man explained calmly, “Prince Zhan oversees the Ministry of Civil Appointments and his influence in the court should not be underestimated. He has a deep relationship with the new emperor. He is smart in dealing with people and has a deep scheming mind that is hard to figure out.”
The abacus in Chen You’s heart began to click.
The prince would probably come to him again. At that time, he would see what the other wanted him to do. If it was not difficult, then he’d agree and make a request in return.
If Second Pup could get in touch with the prince and gain such a big backer, he could feel at ease when he leaves.
