Chapter 553: If You Go, Bring Several People

553. Chapter 553: If You Go, Bring Several People

Shi Lin laughed, "Brother-in-law, I'm worried too; since you said that, I certainly trust that you can keep them safe and won't let anything happen to them."

Returned home.

Shi Lin, at once, told Qiao Sheng about the Emperor's order for him to go fetch the people.

Qiao Sheng frowned upon hearing this: "Shouldn't they come on their own? Why let you bring people to fetch them? Could it be that the Emperor doesn't trust them? Or perhaps he's worried they might conspire with someone?"

"My lady, you're indeed clever."

Shi Lin's words unmistakably told Qiao Sheng that the Emperor simply didn't trust them.

The Emperor doesn't trust them.

Qiao Sheng was still uneasy; she said softly, "If you go, bring several people."

"Hmm."

Shi Lin nodded.

He said that, but didn't intend to bring many; he only planned to take An Yi, An Er, and An Liu.

Qiao Sheng knew that after that she would have An Wu and the others go along; as for the Dark Guard protection from Xie Yin's household and the Emperor's men, she believed nothing would happen.

It would be about ten days or so.

How could they all manage to hold out?

Shi Lin and his group received the Tianqi Nation's people on May 18.

The Grand Prince of Tianqi Nation is named Yue Tianling, seventeen this year. He not only has a fair complexion but also delicate features: narrow vermilion phoenix eyes, a straight nose bridge, a slender figure—every aspect perfectly proportioned, like an immortal stepping out of a painting.

Although he is the Grand Prince, the Emperor's first son, he treats people with great kindness and shows none of the usual princely airs.

Upon meeting.

Yue Tianling said to Shi Lin, "I heard that Second Young Master of the Shi Family has outstanding looks and extraordinary skill; now that I've seen him, the rumors are indeed true."

"Grand Prince, you are being courteous."

Shi Lin's words just fell.

A masked woman dressed in a bright red dress appeared in his view.

She wore on her head the distinctive Tianqi Nation jewelry, her whole body was covered with jade and stones, and she was escorted by two palace maids.

Seeing her arrive.

Yue Tianling smiled and said, "Second Young Master Shi, let me introduce you: this is my Imperial Sister, named Yue Zixuan, fifteen years old."

"Second Young Master Shi, hello."

Yue Zixuan greeted Shi Lin.

"Princess, you are being courteous."

Shi Lin replied to her, but never gave her more than a glance the whole time.

He originally intended to finish the meeting and then set off from here.

Who would have thought.

Yue Zixuan felt unwell, saying the carriage ride made her a bit seasick; whatever she ate she vomited, so she probably needs to rest a day or two before continuing the journey.

In that condition.

Shi Lin naturally didn't insist on leaving immediately; instead, he set up camp outside the city, letting them rest a day or two before proceeding.

The next day.

Yue Tianling arranged a banquet and invited Shi Lin to dine.

Although Shi Lin didn't want to go, he went anyway.

During the meal.

It was only him and Yue Tianling.

Yue Tianling sat at the upper seat, Shi Lin sat at his lower right.

"Second Young Master Shi, these dishes are prepared according to Tianqi Nation's cuisine; I'm not sure if you're accustomed to them. If not, I'll have someone make other dishes in a moment."

"No need, my appetite has been poor lately; I can't eat much."

Shi Lin sliced a piece of roasted lamb with the knife before him to taste; it was decent, but he still preferred the food Qiao Sheng made.

They chatted for a few sentences.

Yue Tianling ordered wine: "Second Young Master Shi, this is Mare's Milk Wine; give it a try and tell me if you like it."

Shi Lin knew about Mare's Milk Wine.

He had also tried it before.

Shi Lin felt this Mare's Milk Wine was tastier than usual, but he still didn't drink much; after all, they were here on business, not for feasting and revelry.