Ci Jinzhi

Chapter 380 Love

Daxia is adjacent to two countries. Beining is a purely nomadic nation, while Xiling is a country that combines farming and animal husbandry.

The reading atmosphere in Xiling is not as good as that in Daxia, but there are many bookstores. Prince Baori has never seen any bookstore where the queues can reach the street.

 “Are bookstores in your country so popular?”

The official smiled and said: "No, it only happens when Qingsong Bookstore releases new books."

 Prince Bao Ri’s expression became subtle: “Oh, what book is on sale?”

I heard that the little people's books in Daxia are very lifelike, and many nobles in Xiling secretly collect them.

 The official's smile froze and he glanced at Prince Baori suspiciously.

What is this alien king thinking?

“It’s a story called Journey to the West.”

"What are you talking about?" Prince Baori was aroused and asked as he walked there.

 Officials spoke vividly.

Prince Baori was fascinated by what he heard. After the official finished speaking, he hurriedly asked: "What next?"

The official sneered: "You won't know until you buy a new book."

 Prince Baori immediately quickened his pace.

Prince Baori brought his entourage. In addition to the official from Honglu Temple, there were also many guards in Daxia. The group rushed past without queuing, and went straight to the door of the bookstore.

People waiting in line shouted: "Why don't you line up?"

There are so many dignitaries coming to Qingsong Bookstore to buy books, so what if they all jump in line?

 Honglu Temple officials turned a deaf ear to the dissatisfaction, and Prince Baori took it for granted that he jumped in line. In Xiling, if ordinary people dared to yell at the nobles like this, they would have been arrested long ago.

“Guests, please go to the back and line up.” Liu Zhou, standing at the door, said with a smile.

The official coughed: "This is the prince from Xiling, a distinguished guest."

Liu Zhou still smiled politely and said, "Please, please go and line up."

The official frowned and said, "This is a distinguished guest from Xiling. We should act as landlords."

Hearing what he said, Liu Zhou was a little undecided. Just as he was about to let people in, he heard a commotion.

People in line shouted: "Miss Xin."

 Honglu Temple officials and Prince Baori turned back together.

The girl who walked over was wearing a white shirt and a blue skirt. She was tall and beautiful, with clear eyes. However, her plain dress showed a heart-swaying beauty.

Prince Bao Ri stared blankly at the young girl walking towards her, and thought to himself: This girl looks so familiar, as if she has just seen her before.

 But this is a Daxia woman, how could I have seen her before?

  Could it be that it was fate that led to this feeling of déjà vu?

This thought together is like a spark igniting a prairie fire, out of control.

Xin You quickly walked closer: "What's wrong?"

The official who had been putting on airs just now faced Xin You, his aura suddenly weakened, and he said with a smile: "The lower official is Ji Ping, the right young minister of Honglu Temple, and this is Prince Baori, the envoy of Xiling. Prince Baori said to I am very interested in "Journey to the West" and want to buy a copy."

"Oh." Xinyou nodded, "Then you have to queue up."

Ji Shaoqing wondered why Miss Xin was so unreasonable at all, but he did not dare to be rude: "Prince Baori is a distinguished guest who has to wait for a good reception. There are so many people queuing up. Miss Xin, can you think of a way to do it?" convenient?"

Xin You glanced at Prince Baori and said calmly: "Qingsong Bookstore is just a small shop, not a host responsible for entertaining foreign guests. As a business, how can it be that we only require domestic book buyers to abide by the rules but have no requirements for foreign book guests. "

 When the people in line heard this, they immediately became happy.

You're right. The bookstore sells things, not the host. Your guests have to line up honestly, and a foreigner is welcomed directly in. Isn't this mean?

Ji Shaoqing was dissatisfied in his heart, but he couldn't insist on it: "Miss Xin is right."

As long as he didn't have the lessons learned from his colleagues in the imperial edict, he would definitely have to make some arguments.

Now? Well, now those who know current affairs are called heroes.

He was embarrassed and looked at Prince Baori: "Your Majesty—" Prince Baori didn't listen to Ji Shaoqing's words at all. He kept his eyes on Xinyou and performed a Western ritual on her: "Little Wang Baori, I wonder what I call this girl?"

Xin You raised his eyebrows slightly.

This Xiling envoy stared at her, as if he was trying to remember her appearance, and even asked her name. Could it be that he wanted to complain to that person?

As a girl who travels in men's clothing, Xin You obviously has no chance to accumulate experience in love at first sight and lust.

"My surname is Xin, and I am the owner of Qingsong Bookstore. Please help yourself." Xin You finished speaking and walked into the bookstore.

Prince Baori subconsciously wanted to follow, but Ji Shaoqing stopped him: "Your Majesty, please go and line up first."

 “Can I see that girl again after queuing up?” Prince Baori asked in a low voice.

Ji Shaoqing couldn’t finish his sentence and nodded.

Ms. Xin didn’t see it, but he did.

 Originally, he was ordered by the Queen Mother to try his best to create opportunities for Prince Bao Ri and Xin You to meet. No matter if there are conflicts or feelings after that, he has completed his explanation.

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Standing at the back of the team, Prince Bao Ri kept asking questions.

“Is Miss Xin the owner of such a prosperous bookstore?”

 “Which family is Miss Xin the daughter of?”

 …

Ji Shaoqing laughed: "Miss Xin is not only the owner of Qingsong Bookstore, she also wrote "Journey to the West"..."

About Xin You's various deeds, even a plain description is attractive enough, not to mention Ji Shaoqing's intention.

The more Prince Bao Ri listened, the brighter his eyes became and the faster his heart beat.

He likes such a beautiful and interesting woman! The most important thing is to close your eyes, as if you have seen it in a dream.

Ji Shaoqing only thought that this young foreign prince was interested in Xin You, but he didn't know that Xin You's resemblance to Emperor Xingyuan was the key.

 In order to complete the Queen Mother's instructions, he did not reveal Xinyou's true identity. Originally, Xin You's identity as the emperor's daughter was not made public, so even if something happened in the future, he would not be considered at fault.

 Finally entering the bookstore, Prince Bao Ri looked left and right, but could not find the figure.

On the way back to the guest house, Prince Bao Ri asked: "Does Miss Xin go to Qingsong Bookstore every day?"

"That's not true. Miss Xin is in the Hanlin Academy and is waiting for an imperial edict. She will go to the Yamen when she is not on vacation."

 Prince Baori was even more happy when he heard this.

A woman who can become an official is definitely not coy, and she can show her kindness openly.

Originally, he wouldn't be in such a hurry, but he won't be able to stay in Daxia for long. If he doesn't seize the time to win Miss Xin's heart, he will have to return to Xiling.

Just when Xin You was returning to Xin's house from the bookstore, a man came over.

 “This servant is with Concubine Li. I have something to tell Miss Xin.”

Xin You glanced at the respectful waiter and said thoughtfully, "Come in and talk."

 She probably knew what was going on.

As expected, when they entered the reception hall, the waiter knelt down and kowtowed to Xin You before he said anything.

This annual meeting is in Singapore. I am traveling back today and have been on the road all day. Tomorrow’s update may be a little late (try to update on time).

 (End of this chapter)