[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-doted-by-the-regent-king":3,"chapter-doted-by-the-regent-king-doted-by-the-regent-king-chapter-454":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Doted By The Regent King",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1325245,1760,"Chapter 454 - 454 454 He is My Friend","doted-by-the-regent-king-chapter-454",454,"\u003Cp>454: Chapter 454: He is My Friend 454: Chapter 454: He is My Friend Compared to last night’s storm of wind and snow, today was clear and refreshing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wufu and her companions hurried on their way, managing to enter the city gates of Chengdu Prefecture before dusk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the city gate, Shopkeeper Lin had already been eagerly waiting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Liu Jin hadn’t been sharp-eyed and noticed them, coming forward to inform him, he would have likely missed the carriage that carried Wufu and her group altogether.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Miss, you’ve certainly made me wait,” Shopkeeper Lin said with his thick felt hat, addressing Wufu while glancing at Ah Jiu from the corner of his eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t know who this gentleman was, but his demeanor didn’t seem any less distinguished than the young masters from the Wen Family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We were delayed last night by the heavy snowstorm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I hope I didn’t cause you too much concern, Shopkeeper Lin, and thank you for waiting here in person,” Wufu said, bending her knee in a courteous bow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No worries, no worries, it’s good that you’ve made it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The merchants who have come to compete all arrived early, and the jade merchants from various locations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guest houses in the city are quite cramped.” Shopkeeper Lin laughed, “But it’s not a problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I have already booked a guest house.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Miss, will you come with me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wufu looked towards Ah Jiu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she was here to compete and her employer had arranged accommodations, it was natural for her not to bother with anything else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what about him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ah Jiu then said, “I have already had someone book Dongyang Inn on Chaoyang Street.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s an entire courtyard.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What a coincidence, I also booked at Dongyang Inn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Miss, and this gentleman…” Shopkeeper Lin turned to Wufu, inquiring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is Ninth Master, a friend,” Wufu introduced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A friend?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ah Jiu raised an eyebrow, his lips curving into a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So you are Ninth Master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My surname is Lin.” Shopkeeper Lin smiled and gave a polite bow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I have arranged for a modest feast at Dongyang to wash the dust from Miss Wufu’s journey.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since Ninth Master is a friend of Miss Wufu, if it’s not too much trouble, why not join us?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ah Jiu looked towards Wufu and said, “In that case, many thanks.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After exchanging pleasantries, the group headed together towards Dongyang Inn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was not yet dark, and though the weather was cold, the streets were bustling as the city was about to host a grand event, and it was clear that many people had come for the competition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wufu curiously lifted the curtain to watch, clicking her tongue in admiration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ah Jiu sat behind her, silently laughing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was like watching a child enjoying the hustle and bustle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chengdu Capital was vast, divided into four sections: east, south, west, north, and center.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After traveling for half an hour, they reached Dongyang Inn, which was situated on the central axis of the city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The inn faced the river and offered a view of the city’s canals – the scenery was beautiful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shopkeeper Lin mentioned that due to the event, the merchants’ association had invested in decorating the city with lanterns to welcome the guests.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, lanterns would light up along the canal at night, and various stores’ Marble Boats would be out on the lake, creating a festive atmosphere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The fifth day is for roll call and registration, the jade gambling takes place on the sixth, and the actual competition begins on the eighth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tomorrow you’ll be free, so Miss and Ninth Master could walk around and explore,” Shopkeeper Lin said with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wufu enthusiastically agreed, “That would be excellent, we shall tour around the Capital City tomorrow.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“With a sum of Silver Coin at your disposal, I fear you might never want to leave,” Ah Jiu teased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wufu glanced at him, “Don’t worry, treating you to a grand feast is no issue.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll be looking forward to it,” he replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shopkeeper Lin observed their easy rapport, like that of close friends, curious but refraining from asking more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He led Wufu to check into Dongyang Inn, and since Ah Jiu had also booked an entire courtyard, he conveniently arranged for them to stay in adjacent courtyards for easy communication.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Miss, you should rest for a bit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We will dine in a private room later, and I’ll come to take you to roll call tomorrow,” Shopkeeper Lin made sure everything was arranged before excusing himself.\u003C\u002Fp>",751,"2026-06-05T19:25:17.774Z",1,"novelbin.me","f9216a84ce275127b370d0c91e106a056e8b34057f989c1e20001427e34177d1","doted-by-the-regent-king-chapter-455","doted-by-the-regent-king-chapter-453",1685,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fdoted-by-the-regent-king-cover.jpg"]