Xia Shang was unwilling to appear where Li Xin was.
But Li Zijin was determined to ask Xia Shang to go. When he saw the hesitation on Xia Shang's face, he emphasized: "As the prince, I order you to go with me."
Xia Shang frowned when he heard this.
Realizing that Xia Shang was displeased, Li Zijin hurriedly added: "Don't worry, it will be of great benefit if you accompany me this time. Moreover, maybe you can also enhance the prestige of our country."
Xia Shang knew that there was nothing he could do to change, so he looked at Li Youlan: "Miss, do you want to go?"
Li Youlan nodded: "Of course I want to meet him, but if I want to go out, I have to tell my adoptive father."
Li Zijin was disdainful: "Sister Youlan, are you talking about Mr. Jia Shangjie? Don't worry, I can ask someone to tell you."
Li Youlan thought for a while and felt that her adoptive father would not refuse such an opportunity, so she nodded after thinking about it.
Li Zijin was overjoyed: "Great, then what are you waiting for? Let's go quickly."
Xia Shang interrupted: "Wait..."
"What are you waiting for?"
"I have to change my outfit for this trip." Xia Shang said calmly, "And before that, we have to make a three-part agreement."
"You little book boy, why are you so busy? Tell me what you want."
"I am only here to help His Highness the Prince, and I cannot expose my identity. I cannot take this opportunity to recommend me to your elder brother again. Also, I cannot follow the prince's own temper, because my young lady is weak and not like you.
Those who are impatient can go with us. Everything must be done slowly. Finally, if we find anything wrong during the process, we can leave at any time, but His Highness the Prince cannot interfere."
"You are a little book boy, you dare to negotiate terms with me. That's all. I don't care about your talent. I won't argue with you. Go quickly and don't pass the time."
Li Zijin was very anxious. At his age, whenever he heard something new, he couldn't help but be curious. This visitor from the West was his first in tens of millions of years, so why didn't he want to rush to see him?
Unfortunately, Xia Shang was a slow-tempered person, especially when playing. In addition to Li Youlan's injury, it took a lot of time for the group to stop and go after leaving Linshan Garden.
Fortunately, Xinghu is not far from Linshan Garden, and Xia Shang took Li Youlan there last time.
Half an hour later, Xia Shang and Li Youlan followed Li Zijin's team of guards to the edge of the galaxy.
The last time I came here was at night, there were lights everywhere, people were flowing, and it was very lively.
It was daytime now. I thought it would be more lively than last time, but I found out when I arrived at Xinghu Lake. Today, the western suburbs have already been guarded by hundreds of Imperial Guards. No one is allowed to enter, even the large and small shops on both sides of the street.
Doors are also not allowed to open, and pedestrians are not allowed to enter or exit.
The security is so tight that even locals in the capital rarely see it.
The current situation in the capital is complicated. The last attack on Xiantao Mountain has not yet been clarified and is still in a state of inconclusiveness. This makes Prince Li Xin very dissatisfied and makes him extremely cautious about what he is doing now. In addition, he is meeting with foreign countries at this time.
Envoys, if something happens here, it will be very disgraceful to the state. Such strict defense is to ensure that nothing will happen today.
After seeing this battle, Xia Shang understood the prince's worries, but it was a little strange.
Since you are worried about safety issues, why would you place the meeting here? Isn't it safer and more formal in the palace?
Just as he was wondering, Li Zijin was walking in front and turned to Xia Shang and Li Youlan and said, "Let's get on the flower boat."
Li Zijin pointed to a flower boat on the Milky Way.
Looking in the direction pointed by Li Zijin, a lonely flower boat was moored on the quiet Star Lake.
Perhaps today is special. This ordinary flower boat has been replaced with brand new decorations. It looks like a flower blooming in the middle of the lake, which is extremely beautiful.
"Hey, come on, what are you doing? This is the last ship, and we won't be able to get through it any later."
"Is it too late to get through?" Xia Shang wondered, and led Li Youlan to speed up the pace.
It turns out that this is just the starting point for the reception. All those invited to the reception took flower boats here to Dadukou on the Yellow River west of the capital.
This is also for safety reasons, which shows that Li Xin is a very cautious person.
Xia Shang got on the boat, and there were many guards around the flower boat.
After Xia Shang and Li Youlan boarded the boat, the flower boat set off.
The river was cleared, and there was only the distant silhouette of a flower boat on the calm star river. The ripples quickly disappeared on both sides of the river embankment. Although the scenery on both sides of the star river was beautiful, the neatly arranged guards in the scenery were out of place.
There are no traveling merchants, talented people and beauties in the past, and there is also a bit less leisure and leisure.
Li Youlan looked at both sides of the boat and said leisurely: "It looked better last time."
After saying that, he looked at Xia Shang again, not knowing what he meant.
Xia Shang pointed to the front: "Miss, that's the Star Bridge and Star Pavilion."
In the distance at the stern of the ship, the star bridge and star pavilion where the last poetry contest was held has gradually faded away, leaving only a faint shadow that makes people miss it.
In front of the flower boat, there is a river that is getting bigger and wider. There are no longer flower buildings on both sides, but large and small piers. The huge water ferry further away connects the towering towers on both sides, with guards on duty above.
The soldiers were lined up in a row, with only a few figures in the haze.
It looks like he is leaving the city.
"Hey, what are you two looking at over there?"
Li Zijin urged from the front.
He has entered the top cabin.
This flower boat is not small. It is divided into upper, middle and lower floors. There are people inside, and you can vaguely hear the lively sounds inside.
Entering the flower boat, I found that it was full of acquaintances, classmates who went to school together. The only one missing seemed to be Mr. Feng Qi.
Li Youlan appeared in the cabin, and everyone gathered around her. They asked each other about her injuries.
It seems that after studying for a period of time, these people have developed some feelings.
Li Youlan responded to everyone's questions with a smile, and Xia Shang followed behind, casually looking at the layout of the cabin.
Soon, Sai Jiangnan secretly approached Xia Shang and asked, "Sir, are you here too?"
Xia Shang smiled at Jiangnan.
"Sir, come over here."
Sai Jiangnan said, pointing in a direction outside the crowd.
Xia Shang looked over and found that Mrs. Sai was also sitting next to the window on the opposite side of the cabin. She was also looking at the place where everyone was gathered with some curiosity.
Xia Shang patted Li Youlan on the shoulder: "Miss, I'll go over there and have a look, and I'll be back later."
Li Youlan was in a good mood: "Go, go."
Then, Xia Shangfang followed Jiang Nan to the direction of Mrs. Sai.
Mrs. Sai didn't seem to pay any attention to Xia Shang, she just felt comfortable watching the child talking lively.
"Mrs. Sai."
Mrs. Sai was stunned when she heard the voice. At first glance, Xia Shang didn't recognize it: "Are you...are you Mr. Xia?"
Xia Shang smiled: "Is it possible that Mrs. Sai doesn't recognize me?"
Mrs. Sai was overjoyed: "Mr. Xia, sit down quickly." (To be continued)