Chapter 890

After the dart game, the two princesses planned to return to the mansion of Lake View Manor to rest. Xia De accompanied them and "happened" to meet Duo Luo Xi in the banquet hall on the first floor.

The blonde writer lady was not alone; her writer friends were by her side. Xia De knew most of them, except for the gentleman who looked like a Southerner. Instead, Princess Margaret knew that gentleman.

He looked to be about thirty years old, with black hair tied into a very short braid at the back of his head, wearing a pair of gold glasses, and sporting two beautiful mustaches.

This image could be called a typical "artist."

"This is Sir Leikins Puli Xia, his maternal grandmother and my grandmother were twin sisters."

Princess Margaret introduced to Lei Qianya. Mr. Puli Xia circled his right hand in the air twice, then bent down, his right hand pressing his left shoulder:

"Good evening, Your Highness Lei Qianya Cavendish."

"Leikins Puli Xia?"

Xia De was stunned, and then realized:

"Moon of Guidance?"

This was the correspondence ring sorcerer of the Schluch Lake Higher Medical College who possessed the core spirit rune of the "Moon of Guidance."

Although Xia De followed the princesses, because there were actually many people around them, Lei Qianya did not abruptly introduce Xia De's identity. Although he did not shake hands with this gentleman, Xia De roughly judged that the other party should be a five-ring sorcerer.

"Very good, first contact tonight. After going back, contact Miss Dannister and ask her to give me the alchemical items collected for spirit light. When we meet again at other salons or parties, find a way to make him reveal his life ring..."

Xia De thought silently. Mr. Puli Xia seemed to sense something and looked at Xia De, but found that the young knight was looking down and teasing the cat.

Sir Puli Xia's identity was a quite famous poet in Kaisenlike. He met Miss Yeva Swift (Chapter 497), a Kaisenlike writer living in Tobesk, at the banquet. Later, through the introduction of this lady, he gathered with Duo Luo Xi and the local writers of Tobesk.

Although this was not a literary salon, neither of the two princesses minded talking to these quite famous writers and poets. The group sat down on the sofa by the window in the large banquet hall on the first floor. Everyone surrounded the two princesses; they were the protagonists here.

Taking advantage of the time, Xia De introduced his identity to Sir Puli Xia, which could be considered as establishing a preliminary connection.

And at this time, Princess Margaret had already brought up the topic, talking about the recently very popular detective "Hamilton Detective Story Collection". She already knew that Xia De was the prototype of the story, but only now did she know that the writer was Xia De's female companion, and she couldn't help but sigh:

"This is truly a wonderful combination. Miss Lu Yi Sha, I think Knight Hamilton must have provided you with a lot of inspiration, right?"

"Yes."

Duo Luo Xi nodded and praised:

"Xia De is a very famous detective in Tobesk, and he has no record of any mission failure since he started his career."

"No, no, I can't be considered a famous detective."

Xia De showed humility at the right time. Duo Luo Xi's friend, essay writer Professor Mulder Gede, immediately praised:

"Some time ago, I accompanied a friend to the public cemetery in the East District to attend a funeral. I heard from the church about Detective Hamilton, who solved the case of 'The Missing Third Gold Coin'. He is really amazing."

Professor Gede was not only a university professor but also hired at Yodel Palace as a lecturer in literature and grammar for the royal family, so his praise carried a lot of weight.

Princess Margaret curiously inquired about that detective event, and Duo Luo Xi told the story she had "adapted". After removing Xia De's mediumship, she added the reasoning she arranged for this story.

The gold coin in the mouth of the dead body, the morgue that should have been entered by no one, the father who voluntarily let the body be insulted for the sake of his child—these plots made people gasp repeatedly. Although the lives of nobles were affluent, they were mostly boring. Such exciting stories made everyone very interested. Even Princess Margaret, as a ring sorcerer, praised:

"Detective stories can indeed be considered knight legends happening in the city."

The most famous game at the banquet, besides Rhodos cards, was "riddles". After Duo Luo Xi finished telling the story, people suggested guessing riddles to pass the time. Lei Qianya's sister, Mona Ai Si Bo Ge, happened to be here, so she hosted the game.

This was not a game prepared by the manor, so there were no specific rules. Everyone could take turns saying their own riddles, and then everyone would guess together. If guessed correctly, it would be the next person's turn. If three riddles were said in a row that were not guessed, then it would be a victory. Mrs. Ai Si Bo Ge provided a bottle of red wine as a prize.

"Then I'll go first."

Lei Qianya said, glanced at Xia De to let him be prepared, and then said:

"Close your mouth, and you have said my name; if you can say my name with words, then I am no longer me."

"Your Highness, is it the tongue?"

Mr. Miles Garov, a poet famous for "Fallen Leaf Collection", raised his hand and asked.

"No."

Lei Qianya shook her head with a smile, so Xia De said:

"It is silence. Not speaking is silence; saying silence, it is no longer silence."

Lei Qianya had mentioned this riddle to Xia De, so Xia De answered so quickly.

"Yes, you guessed it right, Knight."

She shook her head regretfully, and then signaled Princess Margaret to continue saying riddles. The princess of the Anjou family thought for a while:

"A gust of wind, a boat, six crew members rowing together."

This time Xia De did not figure it out immediately, but Mr. Puli Xia raised his hand and said:

"Six-hole flute, I am good at this."

"Yes."

Princess Margaret nodded with a smile, and people also clapped to show appreciation.

The princess signaled Duo Luo Xi to continue. The blonde writer lady knew what Xia De wanted to do at the banquet, so she said:

"I can't think of a good riddle for the time being. Why not let the detective go first?"

"Okay."

So Princess Margaret looked at Xia De again. She had a very good impression of Xia De and also wanted to know what kind of riddle Xia De could say:

"Mr. Hamilton, the detective's riddle should be very interesting, right?"

Others also looked at Xia De. Because of the detective story topic introduced by Duo Luo Xi, Xia De was currently the man who talked the most with the two princesses. Although others had no opinion on this, they were always a bit unconvinced, so they were all ready to "challenge" the detective.

Xia De thought for a while. Although he had no intention of showing off, for the sake of tonight's mission, he still brought out a very classic riddle:

"Four legs in the morning."

He held the cat in his arms slightly upward, and Little Mia moved its four little paws very cooperatively. The ladies around all laughed. This cat was indeed very attractive.

"Two legs at noon, just like us."

Xia De made a dramatic pause, and then said with a smile:

"At night, there are three legs. May I ask, what is this?"

No one spoke immediately, but thought carefully. Only Little Mia, held by Xia De, was squirming restlessly, not used to such a crowded occasion.

"Is this some kind of magical creature?"

Lei Qianya asked curiously after a long time. She didn't know in advance what kind of riddle Xia De would say.

"It is a creature, but it is not magical."

Xia De said with a smile:

"At least it's not more magical than my cat. The answer is very simple."

"Oh, Mr. Hamilton, are you really sure this is a normal creature? And not something from the legends in the stories? I read in ancient literature that people living in the dense forest have the ability to transform into animals."

Professor Gede confirmed, and Xia De nodded:

"Very sure. So, can anyone give the answer?"

He looked around at the people. Lei Qianya shook her head slightly, Princess Margaret was still thinking, Mr. Puli Xia shook his head with a smile, and Duo Luo Xi said regretfully:

"Knight, you can say the answer."

"The answer is man. Four legs crawling in infancy, walking upright on two legs in adulthood, and walking with a cane in old age."

Hearing Xia De's explanation, people gradually understood.

"Oh, that's really good!"

Princess Margaret said even faster than Lei Qianya. This praise was very sincere. Although it was just playing a few small games at the banquet, she had a preliminary understanding of what the handsome young man in front of her relied on to win the favor of the Duchess.

"Please continue."

Princess Margaret said again, and Xia De thought for a while:

"Your Highness, the next question probably doesn't count as a riddle, but I think it's still interesting. This question is only answered by you, and you can only answer once. Are you willing to accept the challenge?"

Princess Margaret blinked:

"Of course."

So Xia De said while holding his cat:

"First, please say three times with me: mouse, mouse, mouse."

"Meow?"

Before Princess Margaret spoke, Little Mia called out first, causing the people around to show smiles.

"Okay, mouse, mouse, mouse."

Princess Margaret, who was in a very good mood, said.

"What is the cat most afraid of?"

Xia De asked again, and the princess almost blurted out:

"Mouse."

After speaking, she blinked, and then covered her mouth and laughed herself.

The people around tried their best to control themselves not to laugh, to prevent being misunderstood as mocking the princess.

Lei Qianya said to Xia De quite reproachfully:

"Knight, this is really too rude."

"Yes, this doesn't actually count as a riddle, just a small joke. I can say another one, may I ask..."

"No, no, it doesn't matter, this is very interesting, I did answer wrong."

Princess Margaret shook her head with a smile. At this moment, the atmosphere of the wedding banquet was lively, and she did not feel offended, but felt that such a banquet was interesting:

"Then Hamilton of Lei Jiede, please continue with the third riddle next, I still want to challenge you."

She thought for a while and said again:

"Let's add some conditions. If I still lose, you can choose a piece of jewelry from me. But if I win, lend me this cute pet cat in your arms for three days."

Although she was not angry, she was obviously aroused by her competitive spirit and was very confident in herself, thinking that she had seen through Xia De's tricks.

Of course, Margaret Anjou was also really interested in Xia De's cat.

"Meow?"

Little Mia lay on Xia De's lap and called out softly, probably unable to understand what was happening.

"This won't do, Your Highness, it's not that I want to refuse you. But this cat is not mine, it's the client's cat."

Xia De hurriedly refused.

【You finally remembered this matter.】

"I have always remembered it. No matter what, I cannot bet with Little Mia."

He said quickly in his heart.

"Client's cat? It doesn't matter, I think your client will also understand."

The princess urged with a full face of smiles:

"Knight, please start. But if I really answer correctly, I think this cat can get the best treatment at my place."

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