Determining not to remain anonymous made Xia Shang feel free and relaxed.
Standing on the street, not thinking about the machinations and intrigues, not being afraid of hidden dangers, just being an ordinary person and walking around the capital to see the simplest and most real life of the people is also a way to cultivate your character and slow down your mood.
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Today, Jiangnan came and invited Xia Shang to come to the government for discussion.
The content of their discussion was the Western princess who was rescued ten days ago.
At Xia Shang's request, he skipped the carriage and enjoyed the scenery of the capital along the way. This became Xia Shang's reward after the oppression he had suffered after coming to the capital in the past few months.
The morning sun was still a little moist from last night's fish, and the bustling streets and alleys of the capital always had interesting little scenes that made people stop. Xia Shang walked and stopped along the way, watching calmly, with his face and heart
They all say comfortable.
Jiang Nan was also watching, but she was looking at her husband. The little girl also saw that her husband was much more relaxed and comfortable today than before, so she also smiled and remained silent.
In front of the steamed bun shop in the early morning, the boss opened the steamer with his big hands, and the white steamed buns glowed in the steaming heat. The slightly sweet fragrance of the dough wetted the tip of his nose. In order to taste this delicious mouthful, his tongue was so hot that he flicked it.
No matter what.
Arriving in front of the nameless mansion where Mrs. Sai was temporarily staying, the master and apprentice had almost finished eating the buns in their hands.
The maid Xiaoqing who was waiting at the door greeted Xia Shang and invited her inside. Jiangnan still had a bun in his hand and gave it to Xiaoqing: "Sister Xiaoqing, we bought it along the way. My husband and I both thought it was delicious. You can try it too."
Xiao Qing took the hand and complained: "I don't know why. We have been going back and forth for so long, but I don't see someone causing trouble. He seems to be indifferent, but he makes my wife and me worried."
Please ask me to send that troublesome woman away."
As he said that, he vented all his grievances on the bun and took a big bite.
"Miss Xiaoqing, you'd better stop eating."
"Why? I just want you to eat it, right?"
Xia Shang smiled as he walked: "That's not true, I just think that Miss Xiaoqing is much fatter than before. Your pretty face is now rounder."
"You...you made fun of me!"
It seems that in this era, fatness is not considered beautiful yet. Girls here obviously don't want to be called fat, and Xiaoqing is no exception.
Just as he was about to rush over to find trouble for Xia Shang, Mrs. Sai's voice came: "What are you still doing?"
When he saw his wife, Xiaoqing was no longer so casual. He bowed respectfully and stepped aside.
"Mr. Xia, please come with me."
Half a quarter of an hour later, outside a remote hut, a peasant woman wearing blue and white floral cloth and a turban on her head was seen hunched over washing clothes.
The clothes she wore were indeed the same as those of ordinary women, except that her figure looked much more graceful and graceful. The rough clothing did not affect her fiery figure at all, making people unable to take their eyes away from her.
Xia Shang was wondering when he suddenly saw the woman throwing down her clothes angrily and angrily muttering a string of English words, not knowing what she was cursing.
She didn't notice the arrival of Xia Shang and others, but after hearing her words, Xia Shang knew who this person was, and couldn't help but curl up the corner of his mouth: "Princess Sophia."
Hearing the sound, the civilian woman outside the house couldn't help but trembled, and hurriedly looked in the direction of Xia Shang.
Seeing Xia Shang, Sophia's pretty face with dirty water suddenly showed a smile like a flower blooming. She threw away the unwashed clothes in her hands and rushed towards him crying like a lost child: "You're finally here!
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This woman's attack was so fierce that Xia Shang was hugged by her without even reacting. His body was covered with dirty water, but he was soft and enjoyed it quite a bit.
"Quickly, take me away from this hellish place. I don't want to stay here for a moment."
"Your Highness Princess, could you let go of your hand first?"
"No! You must agree to take me away."
"Okay, okay, I promise you."
After hearing this, Sophia offered her hand, but she stayed close to Xia Shang, not wanting to be even an inch away from him.
Seeing Xia Shang, Sophia seemed to want to express all her grievances, and said in awkward Chinese: "I am a princess, not a servant. They said you arranged this, but I don't believe it!"
"Um...this is also for the safety of the princess."
"I don't care, I will go crazy if this continues."
At this time, Mrs. Sai interrupted softly: "Mr. Xia, is this blond Western girl really the princess on the ship that day?"
"This matter has nothing to do with Mrs. Sai. It's better for Mrs. Sai not to know too much details. This time I came because my plan has changed. I originally planned to wrong the princess and stay here for a while. Now let's look at it.
, I can take her away."
"Did my maid complain too much before?"
"No, if this woman has been so dishonest, she will inevitably be exposed over time. I will naturally have my own arrangements for taking her away."
Sophia's face lit up after hearing this, and Liansheng responded: "Yes, yes, yes, I am so dishonest, I will definitely be exposed."
Xia Shang frowned, glared at her, and then said to Mrs. Sai, "It's not convenient for me to stay here for a long time, so I'm leaving now."
"So soon?" Mrs. Sai looked a little reluctant, but she had no choice but to say, "Jiangnan, go and see Mr. Xia off."
"No need. Your Highness, what are you doing standing still? Come with me quickly."
The two of them left the house together, took a carriage and returned to the inn.
After returning to the house where Xia Shang lived, Sophia completely relaxed, rubbed her shoulders, sat directly on the bed, and said to Xia Shang with a command: "Quickly, go find a change of clothes. Take a look.
What am I wearing here?"
Xia Shang sat on the stool and did not move, looking at her coldly.
"What are you still doing? Go find it quickly!"
"I'm a little hungry now. I'll go downstairs and ask the waiter to cook some side dishes."
"You order me? I'm a princess!"
"You are just a princess from the West, but now it is the East and Dahua. It seems that a pampered lady like you is just like the other ladies in Dahua. At this point, you still don't understand your situation? If it weren't for me, you would be here now
If you walk around in the capital for a while, you will be arrested within the time it takes to burn an incense stick. And I have my own purpose in rescuing you, but if you are so ignorant of praise, then there is no need for me to expend such effort.
Now, I'm short of a personal maid, and I'm also short of money. I'll give you two options. One is to go downstairs and ask the waiter to cook some food. The other is to sell you to a brothel, and how much money can you make?
One hundred taels of silver."
"You are so despicable!"
Xia Shang did not answer, and his expression did not change at all.
Sophia looked a little scared: "I...my accent, aren't you afraid of being heard by others?"
"Don't worry, people here just think you stutter." (To be continued)