Chapter 1245 - 306: Wolf Smoke (5)

Chapter 1245: Chapter 306: Wolf Smoke (5)

Immediately,

Zui Cha spoke again; "However, the matter concerning the Princess is indeed hard to explain."

Because everyone present knew the inside story, they all knew that during the grand wedding of the Qu Clan, it was the Princess who insisted on leaving with Lord Pingye of the Yan people, not as rumored that Lord Pingye kidnapped the Princess.

The Eighth Prince shook his head and said, "Let’s not bring up this matter again."

It’s fine to joke and mock the Qu Clan in private, but today there are four families present, there’s no need to give them a reason to talk.

At this moment, a larger ornate boat appeared ahead because platforms were built on both sides of the river here, the Mee River, which was already narrow, seemed even more constricted, forcing the ornate boat the Eighth Prince and others were on to stop.

A burly man appeared on the opposite boat,

and shouted arrogantly towards this side,

"Hurry and make way!"

The Eighth Prince laughed "hehe" and Zui Cha also lightly pursed his lips, Si Kang and Jing Renli immediately stood up, the Eighth Prince and Zui Cha were of noble birth and naturally could remain aloof;

while Si Kang and Jing Renli, one was from a recently established family, the other from a family that was just gaining prominence, naturally had to step forward.

Si Kang scolded,

"Where did this blind servant come from, not even checking the calendar before going out!"

Jing Renli shouted,

"Slap yourself thirty times, otherwise today, your tongue will be ripped out!"

The burly man on the opposite boat immediately rebuked,

"How dare you, do you know who my master is? How dare you speak like that, if you don’t wise up, I’ll flip your boat over and let the water of the Mee River give you a good wash!"

At this moment, a young man walked out from behind the burly man, looked down and said,

"I was wondering who had the audacity to block my brother-in-law’s boat. But seeing you all looking so delicate, well, I’m pleased. Today, I’ll give you a chance, clean the back door well, and let me harvest it, I’ll grant you a glorious future!"

As soon as these vulgar words came out,

the Eighth Prince’s face immediately darkened.

Zui Cha, who had been calmly waiting, then suddenly stood up.

The Eighth Prince raised his wine cup, took a sip, and somewhat puzzled, said,

"Which family’s people are so unruly?"

Ing Capital City, being the capital of Chu, was naturally a place with hidden talents and countless descendants of high officials and nobles.

But those spoiled brats who only knew how to cause trouble outside were a rarity among a rarity.

Those who would go out, clash over trivial matters, and then boast their family lineage face to face were choices only the most foolish would make.

When noble heirs go out, they first observe the attire of each other; Chu people prefer long robes and attire with flowing belts, also fond of jade and various accessories, these details can reveal the wealth of the family;

next, observe their entourage, and then their demeanor;

If there’s a hint of conflict and it seems both sides are about to clash, they will subconsciously restrain their tempers and let themselves or someone nearby tactfully probe.

If the families are equally matched, then without question, they retreat, giving each other an out, as going out is meant for pleasure, neither would want to return home with an evenly matched enemy;

If the families are disproportionate, having hit a hard wall, the supposed weaker party will immediately concede, giving sufficient face, and the higher party due to graciousness will not hold it against you, in Chu, a gentleman’s measure is a standard of noble cultivation.

Like on the opposite ornate boat, to start off with no regard for anyone else, then immediately spew vulgarity, tsk, tsk, truly haven’t seen much of this.

Being the "Royal Brother," the Eighth Prince, only waiting for the Regent to ascend the throne to immediately be conferred as a prince, including those around him from the Zui Clan and Jing Family, who among Chu would dare be so arrogant and domineering towards them?

Zui Cha coldly demanded,

"May I ask whose family you belong to?"

The young man slapped his chest and said; "Liao Family."

"Liao Family?"

Those present exchanged glances, none knew where the Liao Family was from, in their impression, there wasn’t such a surname among the Chu nobility.

Could it be a small noble from a remote area visiting Ing Capital City for the first time?

The young man saw the reaction of those on the ornate boat below,

seeming unsurprised nor angry,

rather proudly exclaimed,

"My brother-in-law is the current General!"

General, is an official position in Chu.

Upon hearing this, Zui Cha wasn’t angry, sat down, raised his wine cup, and started drinking.

Being a member of the Zui Clan, he wasn’t afraid of Nian Yao, no matter what, Nian Yao indeed held a higher position than Si Jian before, but the Si Family had been established for so long, still treaded lightly and cautiously, yet Nian Yao, interestingly, had only risen for a few years, and his clansmen were already so arrogant?

But Zui Cha wasn’t convenient to say much, because Nian Yao was a servant under the Regent, essentially a servant of the Xiong Royal Family, so he wasn’t convenient to say anything.

Eighth Prince’s eyes revealed a slight chill,

said,

"Tell that dog servant Nian Yao to come down and see me!"

The burly man on the opposite ornate boat was stunned, and the young man was also stunned, even if they were foolish, they knew if someone dared speak like this after they revealed their brother-in-law’s family, they weren’t stupid but truly had backing.

The first possibility wasn’t likely.

The nobleman quickly turned around to call his brother-in-law.

After a short while,

Nian Yao, dressed in casual clothes, walked onto the deck. Upon seeing the people below, especially the Eighth Prince, he immediately pursed his lips, then bent over.

"Splash!"

As Nian Yao’s flower boat was higher than the Eighth Prince’s, he rolled down and continued rolling forward until he reached the Eighth Prince.

Flattering, he said:

"Your servant greets the Eighth Prince."

This truly confirmed the Eighth Prince’s earlier words, asking Nian Yao to roll over to meet him!

Having done so, the Eighth Prince felt it wouldn’t be appropriate to criticize further, knowing that his Fourth Brother valued this servant highly. Although temporarily recalled from Town South Pass, it was evident he would have significant use in the future.

Evidently, he spoke harshly out of anger.

Now,

since Nian Yao had already shown due respect to him as his master, the Eighth Prince promptly said:

"Unexpectedly, it’s General Nian. Come, rise and have a drink."

"Your servant dares not. The masters are here enjoying themselves, while your servant disturbs your elegant mood. Your servant is lowly and dares not drink at the same table as the masters."

Zui Cha laughed softly.

Si Kang also smiled, as both his family and the Nian clan were of servant origin. His family had always been cautious, but seeing the Nian people so arrogant today and receiving a lesson, he felt satisfied.

"General Nian, please rise quickly, and drink..."

At this moment,

a man dressed in a Fire Phoenix Burning Cloud Robe leaped from across Mee River, his toes touching the water surface and bouncing off immediately, demonstrating remarkable skill!

Based on his attire, his identity was evident: an internal guard of Phoenix Nest!

Like the Silver Armored Guard of Qian State, Phoenix Nest was a branch of the imperial guard of Chu State, later detached to become a special espionage agency.

Thus, they had official attire and a governmental office.

After landing on the flower boat,

the newcomer swiftly scanned the entire scene,

paused upon seeing the Eighth Prince,

but still knelt on one knee to Nian Yao, who was bowing deeply on the ground, and said:

"General, the Regent has ordered you to enter the palace and meet the emperor immediately!"

The Eighth Prince recognized the messenger as his Fourth Brother’s personal guard from Phoenix Nest, indicating something significant had happened since the Fourth Brother sent him to summon someone.

Thus, the Eighth Prince asked immediately:

"Has something happened?"

The Phoenix Nest guard didn’t conceal anything, answering directly:

"Reporting to Your Highness, our Phoenix Nest guards from the Yan region have just sent urgent news: the Emperor of Yan State has issued a decree to mobilize the entire nation against our Chu."

Upon hearing this, the Eighth Prince was momentarily stunned.

Yan State,

Emperor,

mobilizing against Chu?

This was not like the South Marquis of Yan people feigning an attack earlier in the year; it was the whole nation!

The Eighth Prince took a deep breath,

memories of Jade Plate City surged back again.

That day, had the swordsmith not taken him away quickly, he might have become a lonely soul by the Wang River, unable to escape.

He licked his lips,

striving to maintain his composure,

meanwhile,

raising the wine cup,

he said to Nian Yao:

"Since it’s a national matter, after drinking this cup, General Nian, quickly go to see..."

Before the Eighth Prince could finish speaking,

Nian Yao already stood up,

proactively reached for the wine cup from the Eighth Prince’s hand,

drained it in one gulp,

and said:

"Yes, I’m going now."