Early in the morning, everyone set off to the border of Junlan State.
Not far ahead was the place to enter the customs inspection.
âWhy so strict this time? What happened?â at a place less than a hundred meters away from the city gate, Xiao Xu raised his eyebrow to ask Fire Spirit.
âI donât know neither, I heard it was ordered by the top people letting them guarded strictly. Fortunately, we got customs clearance before, otherwise it will be difficult to enter the city.â Regarding the strengthening of the manual guard, he sent someone to investigate; unfortunately, nothing was found, the order came as inexplicable.
âWell, when we come to customs, no matter what happens, no motion allowed.â Xiao Xu had no clue at this time, but he vaguely felt that there was something strange. According to his experience, in recent years, the Junlan State seemed peaceful but always had internal fighting, the diplomatic relations with other countries were still quite good, however, the emperorâs greatest concern shouldnât be this side of the border.
âYes.â Fire Spirit nodded, they wouldnât act lightly even without his masterâs command. After all, they werenât in Xixuan, the strong dragon couldnât beat the local snake.
Chu Qingyan felt a little bit erroneous from their conversation. Would there be any change in the way to pass by Junlan State?
Xiao Xu turned around, met her worried eyes, and said, âWhat are you thinking?â
âBig Ice Cube, itâs been half a month now, we canât make any mistakes.â Chu Qingyan worried.
âDonât worry, leave everything to me.â Xiao Xu wasnât good at comforting, only to say this.
Chu Qingyan nodded, but even with his assurance this time, she was still disturbed.
Because they came to Junlan State as a trader, and they had several previous proofs, so they soon passed.
This place they visited was the most edge town in Junlan State could be said the most mixed place, there were businessmen and tourists from various countries, but also a lot of petty thieves.
Chu Qingyanâs group were very low-key, but the goods on the carriage also attracted the envy of others. But the body of the Fire Spirit and others were too strong to be bullied, so those greedy eyes just fell on them and moved away reluctantly.
âMaster, I heard that Junlan State was very rich, but why does this town look so run-down?â Xining asked curiously.
ï·Canât blame Xining for asking this, because when they entered the city, they saw the dust was blowing, the ruined house, the broken wine flag, and the passers-by were in a hurry, and there were few good cloths on their bodies, except for outlanders, their clothes were a little better, basically, they were wearing rough linen, and beggars were everywhere.
âBecause here is the national boundaries, once the war happened, these places would be the battlefield, itâs needless to say the damage. Therefore, generally the emperor wonât spend too much effort on developing these places, because even if the war is ignited, it wonât cause too much loss.â
Chu Qingyan hadnât answered yet, Jinxin who was holding the horse said this.
Jinxin looked normal, and answered it without thinking at all, which made Chu Qingyan somewhat surprised, âJinxin, I have never thought you knew that much.â
âI donât know.â Chu Qingyanâs words made him pause, in fact he didnât understand why he knew these things.
âMaster, was Jinxin right?â Xining asked, turning his head.
Chu Qingyan nodded, âJinxin is right, in order not to waste resources, the emperor generally doesnât develop the economy here, so the people who live in the cities and towns around the border will be ready to flee at any time.â
Xining nodded to agree.
âEarth Spirit, I feel that I canât keep up with the step, I actually saw three babies around ten years old discussing this kind of national policy. Shouldnât they be playing mud at this age?â Fire Spirit was a little shocked.
Earth Spirit gave him a disgusting glance, âAt this age, I have already acquired two marksmanship.â
Wood Spirit also said, âAt this age, I have carved eight immortals across the sea with a large piece of wood.â
Air Spirit didnât fall behind, âAt that time, I have already started to learn medicine, no problem to develop more than a dozen poisons.â
Fire Spirit felt that he was hurt, he just complained. When he was ten years old, he learned dodge Kungfu when he was thrown down from the cliff by his master.
At this time, Chuâs father came over and patted him on the shoulder, he regretfully said, âIt doesnât matter, you still can learn a lot now! I can barely teach you how to dance.â
Fire Spirit drew the corners of his mouth, lowered his left shoulder, and slowly escaped Chuâs father, then gratefully said, âThank you, I feel that sword dancing is more suitable for me.â
Chuâs Father looked at Fire Spirit who ran away fast, and sighed slightly, he regretfully said, âThere are few bosom friends, who will hear my saying?â
âDarling, what are you still waiting for? Itâs time to eat!â
âWell, Iâm on my way. Whatâs for lunch?â
Chuâs father immediately off his unpredictable appearance and leaped forward.
At this time, they settled on a tea house, although it looked like the whole the building was going to crooked, but it was amazing that it still stood upright.
The way to know a place was to go where the flow of people was fastest.
As soon as they sat down, the waiter came up to ask.
âIâm going to eat a beggarâs chicken, braised meat balls in brown sauce, and eight delicacies!â As soon as Chuâs father opened his mouth, the surrounding table people laugh.
Chuâs father scratched his head and asked the people around him, âCaicai, did I say anything wrong? Are these dishesâ name funny?â
Chu Qingyan pulled the sleeves of her father, and said in a small voice, âDaddy, they donât have those dishes you order.â
âOh, Iâll change to something else,â Chuâs father thought seriously, then told the waiter, â I want to casually order fricassee sea cucumbers with abalone!â
The waiter was very awkward, âGuest, we donât have these seafood.â
âBirds are OK!â Chuâs father looked embarrassed.
Chu Qingyan had nothing to say.
âWaiter, just serve your specialty dish!â Chu Qingyan opened her mouth and saved the embarrassment of the waiter.
âOkay, my guest!â
Father Chu shook his head in disappointment, âNothing delicious.â
The people around him couldnât stop smiling, but it was because of Chu âs gag that many vigilant eyes moved away. It was just a pair of childes who came out with a pair of silly parents, nothing needs to be alertness.
While waiting for the dishes, Chu Qingyan heard drinking, punching, and various discourses around.
âHey, Mr. Xu, have you heard? The court has been turbulent again recently!â
âWhat do you mean? Our emperor has just ascended the throne, what will happen?â
Two men dressed as scholars whispered.
Xiao Xu held a teacup in his hand and his eyes darkened.