"I know what I’m doing, don’t worry!"
He knew Qin Ying’s personality very well.
After spending so much, if he doesn’t find Ning Xin and the others, he might go crazy.
But...
To be blunt, unless they use a Soul Search, even if she stood right in front of them, they wouldn’t know her.
But a Soul Search... she’s afraid to do it!
With so many martial artist experts in the city, searching souls one by one, even as a mber of the imperial family, she doesn’t dare to be so reckless.
So... at least for now, there’s no need to worry too much.
The only concern is if she has so other tricks up her sleeve, so Chen Xuan thought about how to find a reasonable excuse to et her.
"Well..."
Chen Xuan’s calmness left Qin Ke sowhat bewildered.
He even started to doubt if his suspicions were wrong?
But that shouldn’t be the case!
"You should go back, and let know if there’s any news for !"
"Yes, Master!"
...
A week has already passed.
But during this ti, apart from sealing the city, Qin Ying hasn’t made any other moves.
This made Chen Xuan very curious.
"What on earth is she up to?"
In the study room, Chen Xuan muttered to himself.
After a long ti.
"No, I can’t just wait like this!"
Waiting for her to act first would be unpredictable, so he had to act himself.
As for an excuse... it would be food!
Besides, she has never tried eating anything before.
...
"Greetings, Your Highness!"
At Lanting Inn, an elderly man with gray hair appeared in Qin Ying’s room.
"Thank you for coming, Mr. Zhuo!"
Zhuo Ning, a mid-level spirit cultivator, had been waiting for this opportunity.
The reason being he possessed a divine technique that allowed him to sneak into others’ consciousness, provided their power wasn’t greater than his.
Also, Qin Ying had paid a hefty price to invite him this ti.
"You’re too kind, Your Highness!"
Zhuo Ning was very pleased, as the benefits this ti exceeded his expectations.
And he could establish connections with the princess.
A win-win situation.
So he accepted the task without any hesitation.
"Your Highness, has Young Master Xuan sent a ssage?"
Just then, Long Da’s voice ca from outside.
"Since Your Highness is busy, I won’t disturb you further. I shall prepare well today and await your ssage tomorrow!"
Zhuo Ning slowly got up.
"Everything depends on you, Mr. Zhuo!"
Qin Ying nodded slightly, watching him leave the room.
At the door, Long Da nodded in acknowledgnt to him, and Zhuo Ning responded with a smile before walking away.
Inside the room, Qin Ying raised her eyebrows slightly, puzzled, as she had always been proactive. Why is this ti...
"Co in!"
Long Da respectfully handed over Chen Xuan’s letter.
Qin Ying took it and opened it.
A smile appeared instantly.
However...
What audacity!
She herself hadn’t seen it?
Yet anticipation grew in her heart.
anwhile, when Long Da saw the smile on her face, he felt quite strange inside.
"Could it be, Your Highness..."
"No! Absolutely not!"
Before this thought could surface, he quickly dismissed it.
What a joke; who is the princess? Deeply cherished by Emperor Yu.
"Go prepare a few pots of good wine; it’s needed tonight!"
"Yes!"
Upon reaching outside, Long Da sighed inwardly.
Afraid that...
...
There was a backyard in the pavilion.
At this mont, Chen Xuan was there.
"Sir, how does this look to you?"
Liu Si brought over the prepared item according to Chen Xuan’s drawing.
"Looks good, it’s enough!"
Chen Xuan inspected the rack.
Hehe!
What he intended to do was barbecue, an authentic Blue Star delicacy.
"Put it there. Are all the ats skewered with bamboo sticks?"
"Right, about the coal, don’t use the smokeless type, the more ordinary the better!"
Barbecue is all about the smoky flavor; without it, you’d be eating nothing!
"Everything is ready, sir, don’t worry!"
Early today, he had Liu Si prepare these items, although a bit puzzled, he imdiately set to work.
Afraid of causing any delays.
"Alright, when Young Master Qin arrives, bring him here!"
Everything was ready, just waiting for this lady.
"Let’s hope we can get so information tonight."
He muttered to himself.
...
As dusk fell.
Qin Ying slowly made her way to the pavilion, carrying two pots of wine.
Liu Si, who had been waiting, imdiately guided her to the backyard and then quietly left.
Moreover, he ordered that no one should enter the backyard.
"You’ve arrived!"
Chen Xuan was already starting the fire with his head down.
"What is this thing?"
Qin Ying placed the wine on a nearby table, curiously approaching.
A box-like object, with charcoal inside, and this smoke...
Unconsciously, her brows furrowed.
As a mber of the imperial family, she always used the best smokeless charcoal during winter in the palace, with no scent at all.
"Could it be you can’t obtain smokeless charcoal?"
"You don’t understand; this is the essence of smoke and fire!"
Chen Xuan kept his head down, fiddling with the charcoal in the rack using a branch. When he felt it was ready, he picked up the skewered ats from a nearby table.
These weren’t any precious demon beast ats.
Just regular beef and lamb.
She’s tasted every exquisite delicacy, but when it cos to ordinary foods, she truly hasn’t.
Who would dare serve these common ats to a princess of Great Yu?
"Sizzle... sizzle..."
Under the charcoal fire, the skewers began to sizzle and release oil.
At this mont, Qin Ying no longer cared about whether there was smoke; she leaned in to watch.
"at skewered on bamboo sticks is quite peculiar!"
Saying this, she imitated Chen Xuan, turning the skewers herself.
A mont later!
An aroma she had never experienced before wafted through the backyard.
Causing Qin Ying to swallow continuously.
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