Chapter 396: Gu Yue Kingdom
396 Gu Yue Kingdom
When the ship finally arrived on the shore, Nanglong Soujin could see the massive harbor there. Many people were walking around, and many of them worked to move things here and there. This wasn't the first time he saw a port, but this was the first time he saw one this big.
Tang Xuan walked out from his room and saw the other party staring at the port. "Don't be surprised, this is just how the Gu Yue Kingdom thrives."
Nanglong Soujin looked towards the other party with arched brows.
"The north and west are all rivers like the sea," Tang Xuan explained, "and the east is this big river. Many other countries often come and trade with us. That's how we could continue to thrive all these years and gain a lot of new things."
The difference in culture between the two sides was rather big. Now Nanglong Soujin finally understood just how such thing could happen. His eyes stared at the big port in front of him then turned back to the noble.
"With such a big kingdom and income, I don't think you only come to the Long Kingdom with the purpose of trade," Nanglong Soujin remarked suddenly.
Tang Xuan stiffened for a split second before smiling again, "What are you talking about, Prince Soujin? Let's get down."
Soujin looked at the other party for a moment before walked to Lin Hong's room. He knocked on the door, and the other party quickly opened it.
"Yes, Your Highness?"
"We have arrived. Follow after me," Nanglong Soujin answered simply.
Lin Hong complied and followed after the other party. The people were all making way for them and they cheered up when they see Xiao Meng. With a glance, it was clear that she was quite famous in this place and the people liked her.
"I don't think I would get used to this place," Lin Hong muttered to himself.
"You have to get used to it," Nanglong Soujin remarked, "You will stay here for a long time."
Lin Hong blanked at Nanglong Soujin's remark. Does it mean they won't return to the Long Kingdom for a long time? He didn't want to stay here for that long. Oh wait, they indeed cannot return without a ship and that fast current would be dangerous for a ship to sail.
From the information he got, it should be around one year? Hopefully, it wouldn't last that long.
"Let's go," Tang Xuan instructed.
Steward Du quickly prepared carriages for them. They were all got into separated carriages that brought them to the nearest city.
Soujin watched the people outside the carriage. There were many things that were different from Long Kingdom, but many of them were still the same. He moved away his gaze as his lips curled up. It will be really interesting to stay here.
"Prince Soujin, we have arrived."
Lin Hong got out from the carriage and he almost stunned silly in his place. The place where they have arrived was a truly big place, just like a palace in the Long Kingdom. Could it be there were many palaces in Gu Yue Kingdom?
Xiao Meng seemed to notice the other party thought as she chuckled, "This was once the palace of a small kingdom here. Since we have unified the entire land, this place became the governor place. Many of them are still empty, so it's suitable for all of us to stay here."
"I see," Soujin answered and walked inside.
He didn't even know anything about this place and yet he dared to get inside first? Xiao Meng was bewildered at Soujin's action. It seemed the other party already treated this place as his second home although he had only arrived not long ago.
Lin Hong looked around the place before looked back to Tang Xuan, "How long do we have to stay here?"
Tang Xuan arched his eyebrows, "It should be in around three weeks. Prince Sao will come here soon to finalize the trade."
"Three weeks?" Lin Hong gulped. That was quite long and by the end of three weeks, they wouldn't be able to return back again. Did it mean he had to spend months in this kingdom?
"Please make yourself comfortable," Tang Xuan smiled and waved his hand. Steward Du moved and instructed the servants to prepare everything they would need.
Lin Hong watched the servants move helplessly. He still kept a rather calm and composed expression that he had practiced for years, but his heart cannot help but worry at the long time span he would spend here. Somehow, he already missed Long Kingdom even though he had just got here.
"We have prepared the room," one of the servants bowed respectfully.
"Please rest first, the journey on the boat must be pretty tiring," Tang Xuan suggested with an amiable tone.
Lin Hong looked towards Soujin in doubt. What did the other party want the two of them do here? Seeing Soujin just nodded his head calmly, Lin Hong could only comply and moved his things. Luckily, he did bring a lot of his things, so he could still do many things.
After settling himself, Nanglong Soujin walked around the city without anyone knowing. With his martial art, he could just go as he wished and returned as he liked. The city was quite big, but it was not that much compared to the biggest city in Long Kingdom. Gu Yue Kingdom was surprisingly more advance compare with Long Kingdom.
He satisfied his curiosity for a bit before walking in the garden near the palace. The garden was quite big, and it was more similar to a small forest rather than a garden.
"Prince Soujin, it's not safe to travel around at night."
Soujin looked towards the man behind him. Although the other party stature was not much different with ordinary men, his appearance was like a ghost.
"I thought you're unable to speak, Steward Du," Soujin said calmly.
"There is no need for me to speak in the past," Steward Du answered back. "Please return back, it's almost time for dinner."
Nanglong Soujin watched the other party slightly. He silently walked back to the residence as Steward Du stared at him from the back. Before long, they have arrived at the palace once again. Inside the room, Lin Hong was reading a book with a rather stiff expression and Tang Xuan stood calmly by the side.
If one didn't know better, they would just think that Lin Hong was still feeling unwell because of the journey. However, Nanglong Soujin noticed that Lin Hong seemed to be giving him a worried gaze.
"Did you go somewhere?" Tang Xuan arched his eyebrows when he noticed Soujin walked in from the front door.
Nanglong Soujin pointed to the back, "Just a short walk. Your guardian leads me back."
"It's dangerous to go outside at night," Tang Xuan reminded, "There are a lot of people go missing suddenly because they walk at night."
Lin Hong shuddered at the thought of people disappearing. Why did he agree to come here in the first place? He didn't survive that place just to send himself into the second hell!
Nanglong Soujin nodded calmly, "Then I will just stay here. Do you have any books to read, Noble Tang Xuan?"
"There's a library at the back. I will show the way to you after dinner," Tang Xuan answered.
"Can I come too?"
"Sure, you can."
The three of them quickly ate dinner while Xiao Meng ate by herself since women were not allowed to eat with the males except if they were family. On the side, Steward Du watched the three of them eating with an indifferent expression.