The Prince Wants to Assassinate Me Every Day-Chapter 785 - 371: Passing By Each Other? (Four Updates)
"My Lord, should we not...?" Xiao Wu simply couldn’t accept it.
How had his family’s beautiful Princess turned into this?
Although not ugly.
But this plus-sized appearance bore no trace of the Empress’s stunning beauty and radiant charm, no myriad of graces and myriad of flirtations!
"No need, let’s go." Xiao Jinxing glanced over.
Then, carrying the little girl, he turned and left.
Xiao Wu looked at the Emperor’s retreating back, then turned to look at the Empress’s statue... Never mind, better not to look.
The group stayed at the Guilai Inn of Anji Boss, under the signboard was written the words, "Choosing a city to spend one’s life in".
Xiao Jinxing took a glance.
Xiao Wu also looked up and explained, "It is said that all shops under Anji’s name have one or two such lines of sentimental poetry, which are very popular with locals and tourists alike, so Anji’s customer base has always been quite strong."
Xiao Jinxing acknowledged with a sound.
He walked in, carrying the little girl.
The inn’s servant hurried forward to greet them.
"The best room," declared Xiao Wu straightforwardly.
The servant’s enthusiasm increased, "Dear guests, over here please. Our inn’s best suite, please follow me."
The group went straight upstairs and entered a very spacious room.
The decoration of the room was also different from ordinary inner chambers.
The servant introduced, "Honored guest, this is your dressing table, the items inside are all for one-time use, please feel assured in using them. Over here is your double bed, soft and comfortable, guaranteeing a good sleep. This side is your bathroom, the toilet and washstand are squeaky clean, here are disposable toothbrushes and towels."
Xiao Jinxing frowned.
Xiao Wu was also somewhat puzzled.
What kind of room was this, to have the toilet and wooden bath in the same place, wouldn’t it stink?!
"Furthermore, here is your wardrobe, if the honored guest worries about your clothes getting wrinkled after taking them off, you can hang them on this hanger. Below there is a safe, here’s the key, you can keep your valuables in here."
"Right, here is the dining menu. Our inn can deliver meals to your room, all with clearly marked prices, whatever you’d like to order, then just pull this bell pull here at the door, and we will have a servant come to serve you."
"Honored guest, we also offer special services," said the inn’s servant with boundless enthusiasm. "This is a portfolio of portraits, according to your preferences, whichever girl you fancy, we can provide her service right to your door, and the prices are listed below their portraits."
Xiao Jinxing’s Adam’s apple moved slightly.
Xiao Wu at his side, his face grew hot with embarrassment.
What sort of inn was this, even offering such extraordinary services.
It truly broadened his horizons.
"These are complimentary snacks prepared by the inn for the honored guest, please enjoy them at your leisure after your hard journey. And the snacks in this cabinet here are for purchase, with the prices clearly marked below."
Having finished the introduction, the servant said, "I shall not disturb the two young masters any longer, I’ll take my leave now."
After saying that, he respectfully closed the room door for them.
Xiao Wu sighed in relief only after seeing the servant leave.
He began to wonder if it had been a long while since he had last stepped out.
Had the world outside really changed this much?!
He turned his head to see the Emperor carefully and gently settling the little girl on the big bed, "Bring over a damp towel."
"Yes." Xiao Wu hurriedly complied.
And quickly fetched a warm towel.
"My Lord, allow me..."
Xiao Jinxing had already taken the towel, and started to gently wipe the little girl’s cheeks bit by bit.
The little girl remained sound asleep.
Xiao Wu reckoned that she wouldn’t know if she were sold off in her sleep.
He just watched the Emperor’s earnest and gentle demeanor.
He wondered how long it had been since the Prince had behaved so ordinarily.
Perhaps it was suitable to travel incognito after all.
He always felt that one day, the Emperor would drop dead in the Imperial Palace.
"Have you understood his business tactics?" Xiao Jinxing asked.
Xiao Wu paused for a moment, then said, "I don’t quite understand, but it seems very sophisticated."
This incognito trip was because they had heard of a business-savvy Anji Boss in Xuzhou City, a mysterious figure who had never been truly seen by anyone but was often discussed in the court.
And because the court had exempted most of the lands from taxes over the past few years and had experienced several disasters, releasing a lot of imperial grain and allocating substantial funds, the financial situation had become tense.
Gu Xingchuan then suggested that the royal nobles with the surname Xiao learn how to run businesses to become self-sufficient, reducing the stipends given by the court and alleviating the financial crisis. 𝚏𝕣𝐞𝗲𝐰𝕖𝐛𝐧𝕠𝕧𝚎𝚕.𝐜𝚘𝗺
It was said that there was a mysterious merchant in Xuzhou City who, within just a few years, had rapidly developed his business there, becoming a household name, and even snatched the title of the nation’s richest man from his own father.
Today, having arrived in Xuzhou and only having checked into the inn, one could already sense this person’s brilliant business acumen, and thus, there was even more of a desire to meet him in person and learn from his way of management.
Xiao Jinxing put down the towel in his hands.
Looking at a clean, endearing, and beautiful little pale face.
"I didn’t expect her to be this adorable once cleaned up," Little Wu couldn’t help but exclaim.
No wonder, she was so favored by the Emperor.
"Keep a good eye on her," Xiao Jinxing shifted his gaze, "I’m going out for a walk."
"Your Highness, will you be going alone?"
"Don’t follow me."
"Yes."
Left with no choice, Little Wu obeyed the order.
Xiao Jinxing then left the room.
Walking downstairs, he saw a group of people gathered in one corner.
When he went over, he saw numerous wish boards.
Quite a few youngsters were writing their own wishes on them.
After glancing over, Xiao Jinxing turned and left.
He walked on the streets.
The bustling scene in Xuzhou was no less than that of Xun City.
It was said that all of this prosperity was the work of Anji Boss, who had made Xuzhou such a thriving place.
He walked past shop after shop.
Observing that the stores marked with "Anji" were all teeming with an endless stream of customers.
Xiao Jinxing became even more eager to meet.
The true face of this Boss An.
He paused in his tracks.
Stopping in front of a small stall.
Then he became interested in a little clay figure made by a young girl.
At first glance, he thought of the little girl he had just taken back.
He picked up the clay figure, and bought it.
Perhaps even he didn’t realize the small curve of a smile forming at the corners of his mouth.
He turned and went back.
Going out was just to take a look at the sights of Xuzhou City.
Back at the inn.
As soon as he went upstairs.
It seemed he heard the waiter’s voice below, "Boss, you have arrived."
Xiao Jinxing’s eyes narrowed.
He quickly turned around.
Only to see a woman appearing in the lobby, dressed in blue and purple, her figure slender, her steps light.
When Xiao Jinxing wanted to take a closer look.
He saw that the woman had already followed the inn’s manager into the back rooms, and he did not get to see the woman’s true face.
He pursed his lips, suppressing the curiosity within him, and still went upstairs.
He was thinking.
The little girl had been asleep for so long, she must be awake by now.
And he was actually quite afraid that if she woke up and didn’t see him, she might cry...
He pushed open the room door.
Indeed, the little girl was awake.
But she wasn’t crying.
Instead, she was getting along with Little Wu, quite happily!
