[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-heir-to-the-kingdom-of-1-4-billion-citizens":3,"chapter-heir-to-the-kingdom-of-1-4-billion-citizens-heir-to-the-kingdom-of-1-4-billion-citizens-chapter-30":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Heir to the Kingdom of 1.4 Billion Citizens",{"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},2270905,4434,"Chapter 30: The Rarity of Knowledge","heir-to-the-kingdom-of-1-4-billion-citizens-chapter-30",30,"\u003Cp>The full moon hung high, its silver light cascading like a waterfall, bathing the black fortress ahead—towering dozens of meters tall, standing like a silent giant upon the earth—in a clear radiance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tap tap tap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After several hours of travel, a luxurious carriage, escorted by several mounted guards, arrived here—the heart of Black Wolf Domain, Black Wolf Castle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon seeing this sight, the night sentinels on the castle walls immediately showed expressions of shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For under the moonlight, they could clearly see that the driver of the carriage was none other than their great and proud lord—“Howling Wolf” Karen Hughes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For an instant, the guards thought they were hallucinating, until they confirmed the truth by exchanging glances with their comrades.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then their hearts were shaken even further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What kind of exalted status must the passenger in that carriage possess, for their lord to willingly serve as driver?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A count, a marquis, a duke—or perhaps the supreme royal family of the Sosia Kingdom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, the guards dared not delay; before Karen could speak, they swiftly opened the castle gates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a heavy creak, the great gates slowly swung open, the drawbridge chains turned gradually, and the bridge slab settled firmly onto the far side of the moat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your Highness, we have arrived at my castle.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Karen turned his head and called toward the carriage behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment, a woman’s voice came from inside:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lord Hughes, my master is asleep. As her maid, I dare not disturb her dream—could you please send a few maidservants to carry my master to her room?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So even Your Highness can sleep peacefully on my carriage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Karen felt a flicker of pride within.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, this was the best proof of his driving skill—and he had not broken his knightly vow: not a single jolt had occurred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Miss Anliya, no maidservants are needed. Let me do it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I have great experience controlling my strength; only I can carry Your Highness without disturbing your dream.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Karen said in a low voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a knight of the Morning Star class, his strength could easily bend steel, yet in daily life he could lift a teacup or embrace his wife with perfect precision—his control over force had reached the pinnacle of mastery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you, Lord Hughes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment of silence, a hesitant voice came from the carriage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Karen stepped into the carriage, and moments later emerged carrying the sleeping Xia Mingyu into the castle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After settling the Highness and his attendants, Karen hurried toward his bedroom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He must immediately discuss with his wife, Danielle, how to properly respond to and host this noble prince from the Eastern Continent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first ray of morning sunlight slipped through the tall arched windows, quietly spilling into the castle room, casting a slender band of light upon the carpet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling the warm touch on his face, Xia Mingyu slowly opened his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is the best sleep I’ve had since I was reincarnated!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stretched comfortably, then looked around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was now in an extremely spacious room, the floor covered entirely in colorful carpets, their edges slightly curled to reveal the cold stone beneath, creating a warm contrast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The walls were carved with exquisite murals; on either side of the bed stood bronze candelabras, each with a lifelike wolf head gaping wide at its base.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The room was filled with a faint woody fragrance, mingled with the morning chill, offering a refreshing sensation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This one room is almost ten times the size of my old university dormitory,” Xia Mingyu murmured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced at the layered, silky-smooth bedding beneath him and finally understood why he had slept so well last night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feudalism may be vile, but it truly knows how to corrupt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Someone carried me to this room last night—was it Anliya? How hard she must have worked.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he got out of bed and put on the sleepwear neatly folded on the bedside table, Xia Mingyu thought to himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After dressing, he opened the door and stepped out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside the door, someone had already been waiting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was an elderly man dressed in a black tailcoat, his collar and cuffs embroidered with delicate silver patterns, exuding dignity and elegance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His silver hair was combed flawlessly; his face was lined with wrinkles, yet radiated calm authority.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind him stood two maids in black-and-white uniforms, their hair neatly pinned back, revealing smooth foreheads and youthful, pretty faces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Respected Prince Mingyu Xia, I am Xiao En, steward of Black Wolf Castle, sent by my master to await you. May you have a pleasant morning.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Xiao En placed his right hand over his left shoulder and bowed slightly; behind him, the two maids bowed deeply with hands folded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Where are my attendant and maid?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Mingyu glanced at the empty corridor and frowned slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a new, unfamiliar environment, his first instinct was to find familiar faces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your Highness, they have been assigned to rooms on the floor below. Likely exhausted from yesterday’s journey, they are still asleep. Shall I summon them for you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Xiao En replied calmly, his voice steady and clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No need,” Xia Mingyu shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knowing they were safe was enough—he didn’t need to disturb them. He wasn’t some heartless boss robbing his staff of sleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your Highness, my master, Lord Hughes, has entrusted me to inform you that tonight at sunset, he will host a family dinner in your honor. Attendees will be only your humble self, my master, and his most cherished family.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Additionally, my master has ordered all servants of Black Wolf Castle to obey your every command and treat you with tenfold the respect they show him. Do you have any instructions, Your Highness?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Xiao En bowed deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Steward, could you take me to the castle library?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment of silence, Xia Mingyu voiced his primary reason for coming to the castle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It is my honor, Your Highness,” Xiao En answered without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your Highness, this is the Black Wolf Castle library. It was founded by the first Lord Hughes a century ago and expanded by each successive Lord Hughes—it is among the most treasured possessions of the Hughes family.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Xiao En stood before a sealed oak door and spoke slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Mingyu nodded slightly, a flicker of anticipation in his dark eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your Highness, I have no right to enter this place. Please open the door yourself—I shall depart immediately.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After bowing slightly, Xiao En swiftly left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the steward who has worked in the castle for decades has no right to enter the library?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching the steward’s retreating back, Xia Mingyu froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He realized how severely the ruling class of this world had sealed off knowledge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If not for the protection of my fourteen-hundred-million status, I might spend my entire life here and never gain entry.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Mingyu couldn’t help but sigh inwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He no longer hesitated, raised his hand, and pushed open the oak door, stepping inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The second female character is about to appear—please vote for monthly tickets! Thanks(ω)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1185,"2026-06-19T22:18:43.340Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","d7ca93f4a4f975718f22365da4b57a0adaf9f1c81fd6efe0a811e76d4f94af02","heir-to-the-kingdom-of-1-4-billion-citizens-chapter-31","heir-to-the-kingdom-of-1-4-billion-citizens-chapter-29",186,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fheir-to-the-kingdom-of-1-4-billion-citizens-cover.jpg"]