Chapter 1246 - 307: Servant

Chapter 1246: Chapter 307: Servant

Nian Yao drank wine,

and referred to himself as "I" instead of "servant,"

the change in demeanor was particularly noticeable;

the once trembling servant was no longer there, replaced by Chu’s Grand General.

The Eighth Prince found it somewhat hard to breathe at this moment; this "servant" before him gave him the same feeling he had when facing Qu TianNan.

After all, he was the former Marshal of the 200,000-strong Chu Royal Guards, even if now retired in Ing Capital City, this credential and experience cannot be erased.

Jing Renli slightly lowered his head. In fact, upon knowing that the opposite flower boat belonged to Nian Yao, he silently retreated to the corner, no longer speaking.

Others might look down on Nian Yao’s humble origins,

to Jing Renli, who, even if not thinking highly, bears the Jing surname, naturally could also act high and mighty before Nian Yao. Yet, it was initially Nian Yao who nudged him a bit, giving him the chance to enter this circle as a collateral member of the Jing Family.

Both emotionally and rationally, he could not disrespect Nian Yao.

Moreover, Nian Yao’s methods, others might be unaware, but Jing Renli knows how shrewd they are.

Good family background can greatly aid one’s official career, while inferior origins often mean the opposite, therefore, Nian Yao’s rise to power from being a house servant speaks volumes about his capability.

Nian Yao pointed at the boatman on the flower boat and said, "Dock the boat."

The boatmen, feeling a chill invade them from head to tailbone by his mere gesture, immediately began rowing the boat to dock.

When the flower boat was safely docked,

Nian Yao tidied his attire and adjusted his waist accessories, before gracefully flicking his sleeve, and disembarking from the boat.

Zui Cha watched Nian Yao and the Phoenix Nest Inner Guard departing,

and disdainfully remarked:

"Ha, this servant really knows how to put on airs."

The Eighth Prince picked up the wine pot and filled Zui Cha’s cup.

Zui Cha smiled and said, "Thank you, your highness..."

"Snap!"

The Eighth Prince picked up Zui Cha’s wine cup and splashed the wine directly onto Zui Cha’s face.

On one side, Si Kang watched this scene in shock.

Jing Renli placed his hands under, keeping a calm expression.

Zui Cha blinked, not wiping the wine off his face, allowing it to drip.

The Eighth Prince quietly poured Zui Cha another cup,

but this time,

did not splash it,

instead, he spoke:

"Whenever trouble arises in the military, soldiers look to the squad leader, the squad leader to the next in command, up until the commander, and each commander looks to the Marshal.

Therefore, anyone can panic, but not the Marshal of the army, for he is the anchor, he must remain steady.

Our Chu’s Zhuguai, what is its meaning? The pillar stone of the state.

Look at Mee River here, so many high-ranking officials and noble families are gathered, how many commoners’ gazes are drawn here?

Earlier Deng Man wore a Fire Phoenix Burning Cloud Robe and used light skills to tread across the water, attracting all eyes from nearby families?

Now imagine,

if later they see Nian Yao hurriedly disembark even before the flower boat docks, then race toward the palace;

speculations and rumors would arise, creating unrest and provoking turbulence.

Nian Yao did well, understand?"

Zui Cha nodded and said:

"Understood."

The Eighth Prince smiled and took out a handkerchief, helping Zui Cha wipe his face, while Zui Cha sat there, letting him.

"As for me, born in the royal family, and you in the Zui Clan, as long as Chu stands, we can forever enjoy wealth and comfort;

we can indulge in pleasures, just be a deadwood, it’s quite nice;

but we must not be foolish insects."

Zui Cha nodded again, saying, "Understood, thank you for your guidance, Your Highness."

"Then what should we do now?"

Zui Cha suggested; "Return and inform the family?"

The Eighth Prince shook his head, sighed, clearly dissatisfied with this answer.

Then,

The Eighth Prince pointed at Jing Renli standing there,

and said:

"You say something."

Jing Renli immediately pointed to the boatmen and shouted:

"Take the boat back to the river."

The boatmen, following the order, navigated the boat back to the river, docking next to Nian Yao’s flower boat again.

At this moment,

seeing the boat’s return,

Nian Yao’s brother-in-law and the big servant knelt trembling on the deck.

They had already learned from Nian Yao about the identity of the boat’s owner.

Recalling their previous disrespectful words, even those obscene insults, and seeing that boat again, it felt as if the sky was falling.

Jing Renli, however, climbed onto the opposite flower boat, put his arm around Nian Yao’s brother-in-law, and smilingly said:

"Come, let’s go, our Highness invites you for a drink."

The brother-in-law, muddleheaded, was brought aboard the flower boat where the Eighth Prince and others were.

Jing Renli silently retreated to the side again,

while the Eighth Prince actively stood up, pulling Nian Yao’s brother-in-law’s sleeve to let him sit down.

Smiling, he said:

"Meeting is destiny, like those girls from the boudoir say, hitting is caring, scolding is love. But brother, your foul mouth is a problem; change that in the future, the scolding shouldn’t be so harsh."

"Yes, yes, yes, Your Highness, I am utterly..."

The Eighth Prince affectionately patted his shoulder,

and said to Zui Cha sitting opposite:

"Why are you standing there? Pour a drink for our new friend; we’ll be playing together in the future."

Zui Cha wore a gentlemanly smile, got up, and poured the drink.