Jishu, the magistrate of Yancheng County, has been in office for five years. This is the first time he has received such a distinguished guest as a prince in this remote county.
Although he didn't know the taboos of the nobles, he had heard about King Qian's behavior in remote counties.
Since you don't know the taboos of noble people, then entertain them according to their preferences, and everything should be fine.
King Qian did not disappoint him either. He was very satisfied with his arrangement and could not forget to stay in his house.
"Sir, a boy came from the inn and said he wanted to see the prince." At this time the housekeeper came in.
"Come to see the prince so early?" Ji Shu just got up, wiped his face, and walked out.
The housekeeper speculated: "I think the women were jealous. Seeing that the man at home didn't come back for two nights, they finally couldn't wait and sent someone to look for him."
Ji Shu raised his eyebrows, thinking about the often jealous women in his backyard, and nodded in agreement: "It's possible, you go and invite people to the side hall, even if the person in the palace is a slave, we can't neglect it, so
Tell him that the prince is not awake yet and ask him to wait for now."
When the housekeeper saw his wife coming in with breakfast, he bowed his head and left, "I'll go make arrangements now, little one."
Ji Shu sat at the table, and the county magistrate's wife put the breakfast on the table, "You drank wine last night. Eat something light this morning to nourish your stomach first. I would say you should try to drink as little as possible in the future."
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Ji Shu smiled and said: "This is the most noble guest that I will receive in my lifetime. How dare I neglect him? I will pay attention to it in the future. Thank you, Madam, for your concern."
The county magistrate's wife was so happy that she glared at him angrily, "I ordered someone to stew this bird's nest in water all night. Please try it quickly."
After Ji Shu finished his breakfast, he went to the front yard.
As soon as I arrived at the front yard, I saw the housekeeper walking in, welcoming a young man in rich clothes.
The butler introduced: "Sir, this is the uncle of the royal family."
Ji Shu was shocked when he heard this, stood up hurriedly, and bowed to Li Chengshang respectfully: "I have seen you before, sir."
"My lord, there is no need to be so outspoken. I came here to pick up my father. I wonder if you can take me to see him?"
Li Chengshang was anxious to take King Qian back, and they were still waiting for them at the inn.
"But." Ji Shu smiled helplessly. He rubbed his brows, endured the dull pain in his head, and said, "Your Majesty slept late last night. It's still early now. I'm afraid he hasn't woken up yet."
Li Chengshang choked, thinking of his father's romantic affair, and thought that maybe at this time he was sleeping deeply with the beauty in his arms.
Although King Qian is an old dandy and behaves in a dissolute manner, several sons in the family are afraid of him.
No, Li Chengshang felt a little hesitant when he heard that King Qian hadn't woken up yet.
Ji Shu had known for a long time that this old man was old-fashioned and good-looking, so he timely changed the topic to his interests, talking about the past and the present, quoting classics, and talking about famous literati in recent years.
Sure enough, after chatting for a while, the prince's uncle forgot about his original intention when he came.
The more the two chatted, the more they agreed. Li Chengshang was surprised to find that the young magistrate of Yancheng was a talented and humorous person.
He only woke up when the two gentlemen arrived at the magistrate's house.
He slapped his forehead and said angrily: "I almost forgot about the important matter!"
Ji Shu's mouth twitched slightly, you didn't almost forget it, you completely forgot it!
Ji Shu stood up with a smile and an apology on his face, "It seems that the official has delayed your business. Since you have something urgent to do with the prince, let's go and wake him up together."
The two gentlemen's eyelids twitched and they looked at each other. Could it be that the uncle has been here for so long and didn't even say why he took the prince back?
Several people hurried to the courtyard where King Qian was staying temporarily, and sure enough, King Qian hadn't gotten up yet.
The county magistrate knocked on the door bravely, and King Qian, who was sleeping soundly inside, was awakened and furious.
"roll!"
With a roar, the dust on the eaves outside shook down.
The county magistrate looked at the flying dust and smiled: "This is why I stopped you just now."
Mr. Zhang scratched his nose and took a step forward, "Your Majesty, it's time for you to get up. Our team is ready and will set off soon. The princess is still waiting at the inn and specially asked us to pick you up."
King Qian's head, which was still confused, immediately came to his senses when he heard the word princess, and his anger was extinguished.
The beauty who was holding him in her arms saw him sitting up, reached out and grabbed the sleeves of his dirty clothes, and said delicately: "Your Majesty~"
King Qian forcefully pulled out his sleeve and scolded her: "Shut up!"
Then he hurriedly picked up his clothes and put them on.
He turned a blind eye to the resentful look in the little beauty's eyes on the bed, put on his clothes, arranged his crown, opened the door and rushed out without stopping.
Mr. Zhang whispered, "Your Majesty!"
Others were also surprised at how quickly King Qian got up. He usually took his time doing things.
King Qian rushed out a distance, but did not hear any footsteps behind him. He turned around and urged displeasedly, "Why are you so stunned? Why don't you hurry up and follow me!"
"Ah, oh!"
Several people hurriedly chased after him.
As soon as I left the county gate, I saw Xia Jing on horseback standing at the gate.
Suddenly finding Xia Jing here, especially the riding crop in her hand, King Qian's face trembled uncontrollably.
He stiffly twitched the corners of his mouth at Xia Jing, smiling uglier than crying, "Wang, Princess."
Xia Jing looked at him with a smile, "Are you willing to give it up?"
"Eh!"
King Qian felt that her smile was so chilling that he was so frightened that he did not dare to breathe. When he heard the question, he responded with a guilty conscience.
Ji Shu looked at the dramatic scene in front of him in astonishment. The noble Prince Qian turned out to be such a coward in front of women!
So shocking!
Mr. Zhang naturally noticed the county magistrate's expression, but he couldn't explain this to outsiders.
He was just glad in his heart that the prince reacted quickly this time and ran out in time. Otherwise, the prince would definitely have to suffer another physical torture.
Xia Jing noticed the county magistrate standing behind her. She jumped off her horse and walked up to him. She smiled politely and asked, "Are you Ji Shu, the magistrate of Yancheng?"
Ji Shu was surprised that Xia Jing guessed his identity at a glance, and bowed and bowed: "I am the official Ji Shu. I have met the princess."
Xia Jing raised her hand and patted his shoulder, saying inexplicably, "You are very good, we will meet again if we are destined!"
Ji Shu was patted on the shoulder by Xia Jing regardless of male and female precautions. He was stunned for a moment. The fragrant powder fragrance lingered in his nose, and he was still muttering in his heart that the princess's taste was not good either!
King Qian's face turned dark when he saw the princess going to take pictures of other men, but he did not dare to say a word!
So frustrating!
"Sir, let's go back. Don't look at them. They have already gone far."
There were no more people at the end of the street, and the housekeeper turned back his gaze.
Ji Shu turned around and walked back to the mansion. As he walked, he asked, "Steward, do you think I want to see them off?"
The housekeeper reminded helplessly: "Sir, the prince and the others have gone far."
"You're right." Jishu wiped the sweat from his forehead, "Why is it getting hotter and hotter today?"
Housekeeper, feel the morning breeze. It's very cool. Why is it so hot?
He looked up and saw Ji Shu's face and was startled, "Sir, what's wrong with you?"
Your face is flushed and you are breathing heavily. Is this a fever?