The Divine Doctor And A Common Farmer-Chapter 1296 - 1376: Prince Meng Mansion

"So, should we disguise ourselves?"

"At the very least, we can’t let the lady recognize us."

"Exactly!"

"Great suggestion, let’s go with that!"

And thus, with great fanfare, these people formed a circus troupe and began performing on the streets within Yuanjing, doing tricks like jumping through fire rings and breaking stones on their chests, presenting many little gimmicks. Gradually, their reputation spread and reached the ears of some people.

Externally, they also claimed they were short-handed and recruiting, accepting anyone regardless of gender, age or background, as long as they were interested in joining.

Is this considered casting a wide net to catch more fish?

After some time passed, it was already deep winter. Someone hopped up and down shouting, "We’ve made contact, we’ve made contact!"

"What have we made contact with?"

"The Prince Mansion, it’s Prince Meng Mansion!"

"Prince Meng Mansion?"

"Yes, yes, the prince at Prince Meng Mansion is a woman. She used to be the Sixth Princess of the Yuan Palace, and she seems to be a wastrel with no interest in the throne. Back when there was the struggle among the eight or nine, Prince Meng wasn’t involved due to her lack of affiliation and was unaffected. However, she doesn’t hold any real power; this lady prince seems to be a leisurely prince, spending her days in indulgence and revelry."

"Ah!"

"I just made contact with the butler of Prince Meng Mansion. We’ve gained some fame lately, and the butler invited us to the mansion on the day of the winter solstice to entertain Prince Meng."

"Oh?? This is wonderful news! We must perform well on the day of the winter solstice. If we win the favor of Prince Meng, maybe our circus troupe could even perform at the palace! After all, Mist Capital is closed off; Yuan Palace is a place we’ve always admired from afar. Even if not for the lady, it’s a greatly commendable opportunity for us commoners to enter Yuan Palace at least once."

"Indeed, indeed!"

"Alright, so let’s not slack off. Prepare well. By the way, how’s the recruitment going? Spread the news that we’re going to Prince Meng Mansion and see if we can attract people."

"Got it!" 𝗳𝗿𝐞𝕖𝘄𝗲𝕓𝗻𝚘𝚟𝕖𝐥.𝚌𝕠𝕞

It was the first day of the twelfth lunar month. The ground was covered in thick snow, and a lonely winter plum bloomed quietly on the branch, its fragrance permeating the air, characteristic of the chilly scent of plum blossoms.

Ever since Dong Huiying went out for an entire day and left Su Lang at a farm in the suburbs of the capital without food, she’s been worried she might starve him when she’s out. So she developed a habit of taking Su Lang with her wherever she goes to be at ease.

A rescue unfinished is like an offering not fulfilled; once saved, she couldn’t let him starve due to her oversight, wouldn’t that be... Anyway, Dong Huiying and Su Lang became inseparable.

In their interactions, she discovered something, gradually figuring out a way to get along with Su Lang. Although Su Lang often seems dazed, like a lost-puppet, he responds like a machine as long as she "commands" him.

For instance, on the first day of the twelfth lunar month, Dong Huiying found Su Lang’s big beard too unsightly, so she "ordered" Su Lang to shave it off.

Su Lang responded slowly, but after he shaved his chin clean, Dong Huiying couldn’t help but admire the delicate and handsome Su Lang.

This person seemed to have matured quite a bit compared to back then, though this beauty was previously hidden under his full beard.

"No way, if you go out looking like this, who knows what trouble you might have stirred up in the Capital. If someone recognizes you, wouldn’t that cause more unnecessary issues?"