I am a prince in Zhutian Films

Chapter 356 Departure for Tokyo
In the afternoon, after Zhao Wei woke up, he took Shuangxi to the tea shop.

The tea shop was not open, but the door was open, so the two walked straight in.

Sun Sanniang came out of the kitchen upon hearing the noise: "General Zhao, you are here. The fruit you ordered will be ready soon."

Zhao Wei nodded and asked, "Is Madam Zhao here? I came to say goodbye to her."

"Ah?" Sun Sanniang was startled at first, then asked, "Are you leaving?"

"I have been in Qiantang for quite some time. The case has been sorted out. I am no longer needed for the rest. It is time to return to Tokyo." Zhao Wei said with a smile.

Sun Sanniang hummed: "Pan'er is here, but... she's not feeling well."

She didn't know how to describe it to Zhao Wei. She couldn't just say that Pan'er was abandoned by Ouyang Xu.

Although she was not very careful with her words, she knew she shouldn't say that.

"But the injury has worsened?" Zhao Wei looked puzzled. "It shouldn't be like this. Madam Zhao only suffered some minor skin injuries last night. Coupled with my wound medicine, it shouldn't be like this."

In fact, he guessed the reason as soon as he saw Sun Sanniang's appearance. Obviously, the plot had not changed at all. Ouyang Xu's old servant came to confront Zhao Pan'er.

Sun Sanniang kept shaking her head: "No, no, General Zhao, your medicine for wounds is very good, but...ah, I don't know what to say, General Zhao, please sit down first, I'll go talk to Pan'er."

After a while, Zhao Pan'er came out, and Zhao Wei could tell at a glance that she was not in good condition.

This made him have a definite judgment in his mind, and he was sure that the plot had not changed. Ouyang Xu's old servant had come early this morning, but he didn't know whether Zhao Pan'er had driven Uncle De away like in the original plot.

Zhao Pan'er forced a smile and greeted Zhao Wei: "General Zhao, I'm sorry you came. I'm not feeling well today."

Zhao Wei waved his hand and said, "It's okay. I just came here to tell you that I have been away from Tokyo for a long time and will be returning to Beijing in two days. I don't have many friends in Qiantang. Madam Zhao and Madam Sun are my only two friends here, so I came here to say hello to you."

friend?
Sun Sanniang was so happy that her face was beaming with joy, and she secretly thought that she never expected that one day she would get to be friends with the general.

Zhao Pan'er was shocked, and then asked: "General Zhao, are you really going back to Beijing?"

"Yes, the affairs of Jiangnan officialdom have been sorted out. The next step is to deal with these issues. These matters must be discussed in Beijing, so I have to return to Beijing before Qingming Festival."

There are only a few days left until Qingming Festival, and he needs to participate in the Qingming ancestor worship. Zhao Pan'er is very important, but this matter cannot be delayed either.

"Qingming Festival?" Zhao Pan'er calculated the time and asked, "Isn't it coming soon? Can we return to Beijing in time now?"

"I have arranged a boat. It will depart by water and will not be delayed. It will be back in Tokyo within ten days and should be able to catch up with the Qingming Festival." Zhao Wei replied.

When Zhao Paner heard this, the expression on her face changed slightly.

Zhao Wei suddenly said that he wanted to return to Beijing, which made her have an idea.

There are only about ten days between Qingming and Guyu. If I can go to Tokyo with Mr. Zhao and the others, I will arrive before Guyu.

More importantly, there will be no risks along the way to Tokyo.

So, Zhao Pan'er immediately said to Zhao Wei: "General Zhao, I want to go to Tokyo for something. I wonder if you can give me a ride on the way?"

"Are you going to Tokyo too?"

Zhao Wei looked surprised, but then he seemed to have thought of something and said, "I guess Madam Zhao is going to look for your fiancé. That's right, the list of candidates for the palace examination has already been released. Are you going to Tokyo because he passed the exam?"

Zhao Pan'er forced a smile and was about to speak, but Sun Sanniang, who had been suppressing her emotions for a long time, took the lead and said angrily, "Ouyang Xu is a high school graduate, but he is a ruthless villain. After he won the third place in the imperial examination, he actually wanted to break off the engagement with Pan'er. It's simply shameless."

Zhao Pan'er looked embarrassed. She didn't want to tell Zhao Wei about this, but she didn't expect Sun Sanniang could not help but say it out loud.

Thinking back to not long ago, I defended Ouyang Xu in front of Zhao Wei and swore that Ouyang Xu was not the kind of ungrateful person.

As a result, what Zhao Wei said came true. Ouyang Xu really turned against her after high school. He didn't give her any face at all and even refused to see her.

This made her feel extremely embarrassed when facing Zhao Wei.

Zhao Wei raised his eyebrows and said, "How could this be? How can such an ungrateful person deserve the title of Tanhua? Scholars like me are ashamed to be associated with him."

What he said was so righteous that Zhao Pan'er was moved, but she didn't know what to say and could only remain silent.

"Madam Zhao, going to Tokyo is not an easy matter, especially for a weak woman like you. You have no relatives or friends in Tokyo. If Ouyang Xu treats you cruelly, you may not be able to do anything about it."

Sun Sanniang also advised: "Yes, Pan'er, Tokyo is far away, and Ouyang Xu is a mean person, you should not go."

Zhao Pan'er shook her head and said firmly, "I have made up my mind. I must go to Tokyo, and I must meet Ouyang Xu. I want to hear her say it to me in person. Only then can I give up, put aside the past, and start a new life."

In fact, she no longer had any hope in her heart, but there was always a trace of unwillingness in her heart. She didn't believe that her vision was so bad, so she had to go to Tokyo and meet Ouyang Xu in person to put an end to this matter.

"General, I'll treat this as a request from a humble woman. Don't worry, I have some savings over the years. As long as you are willing to take me with you, I will pay for the trip to Tokyo this time."

Zhao Wei sighed and waved his hand, "Forget about the travel expenses. If you really want to go to Tokyo, I can let you go with me. It's just a side thing. I just want you to know one thing. Tokyo is not as good as you think."

Zhao Paner nodded: "I am going to Tokyo only for myself, not for the prosperity of Tokyo."

"Okay, I've already arranged the boat. It's supposed to leave tomorrow. Since you want to go too, I'll wait for you for a day. I'll pick you up on the boat the day after tomorrow morning."

"Thank you, General Zhao."

Zhao Pan'er was very grateful, but her mood was extremely complicated.

Zhao Wei had only known her for half a month, but he helped her many times. On the other hand, she raised Ouyang Xu for three years, but he turned against her and abandoned her cruelly once he graduated from high school.

Three years of relationship is not as good as a chance acquaintance. It is really sad and ridiculous.

"Madam Zhao, there is no need to be so polite. In that case, I will take my leave first."

The purpose of Zhao Wei's visit to Zhao Pan'er today was to lure Zhao Pan'er to go to Tokyo with him. Now that the goal has been achieved, he has no intention of staying any longer.

However, when he was about to leave, Zhao Pan'er stopped him.

"General Zhao, wait a minute."

"Madam Zhao, is there anything else?"

Zhao Pan'er hesitated to speak: "That is... I want to ask, Yin Zhang?"

Zhao Wei smiled and said, "Don't worry, Madam Zhao. I have sent people to follow her. She will suffer a little at most. We will pass by Huating when the time comes. You can go and rescue her."

Zhao Paner saluted: "Thank you, General Zhao, and..."

Perhaps she felt that she was going a little too far, so she didn't continue.

However, Zhao Wei had already guessed what she wanted to say, and asked, "Do you want me to help your sister get rid of her citizenship?"

Zhao Pan'er didn't expect that Zhao Wei was so smart and guessed her thoughts at once. She couldn't help but be stunned for a moment.

"Yes, I promised Yin Zhang that I would help her get rid of her membership when Ouyang Xu became an official, but now... General, you are in a high position, I want to ask you if there is any way to help Yin Zhang get rid of her membership."

Facing Zhao Pan'er's expectant gaze, Zhao Wei smiled and said, "To be honest, if she was in Qiantang or Tokyo, this matter would be nothing more than a matter of words for me, but now she is in Huating... How about this, I'll ask for you, I have some friendship with Xu Yong."

"Who is Xu Yong?" Sun Sanniang asked. "The governor of Xiuzhou."

"Ah?" Sun Sanniang was startled and smiled awkwardly, "I didn't expect that General Zhao also knew Lord Zhouzun."

Zhao Pan'er showed a happy expression and bowed again, saying: "General Zhao, I have no way to repay your kindness. If you can really help Yin Zhang escape from the state, I am willing to donate all my savings."

"I thought you were going to say, Madam Zhao, that you have nothing to repay me with, so you will pledge yourself to me."

Hearing this, Shuangxi moved his mouth, but ultimately said nothing. Only the look he gave Zhao Pan'er became different.

Now he was extremely sure that his prince was really attracted to this Lady Zhao, and this Lady Zhao might very well become the mistress of the palace.

Although he felt that Zhao Pan'er was not worthy of his Highness, if it was his Highness's choice, as a servant, he would only choose to support it.

Zhao Pan'er was stunned for a moment: "General, please don't make fun of me."

Zhao Wei really smiled, chatted with Sun Sanniang for a few words, and then left with the fruits that Shuangxi had ordered.

As soon as the two of them left, Sun Sanniang asked anxiously, "Pan'er, are you really going to Tokyo?"

"go."

Just one word is enough to explain Zhao Paner's attitude.

She decided to go to Tokyo to find Ouyang Xu and find out whether what Uncle De said was true.

After all, she was the type of person who wanted to die completely even if it meant death.

Seeing this, Sun Sanniang said nothing more and helped Zhao Pan'er pack her luggage.

I didn't have much, just some clothes to change into and some money for the trip to Tokyo.

After all, Zhao Paner had already decided that after meeting Ouyang Xu in Tokyo, she would return to Qiantang to open a store.

So, when Shuangxi and Liu Sheng came to help early the next morning, they found that they were of no use at all.

Qiantang Wharf.

Zhao Pan'er said goodbye to Sun Sanniang and followed Shuangxi onto the boat.

This is a merchant ship, more than twice as large as an ordinary merchant ship. Although the people on the ship are dressed in ordinary clothes, Zhao Pan'er can tell at a glance that they are different from ordinary sailors.

But she was tactful enough not to ask any more questions. She stood quietly at the stern, looking at the approaching dock with complicated eyes.

"Why, you're reluctant?"

Zhao Pan'er looked at Zhao Wei who was walking up to her and sighed softly, "I am a little reluctant to leave. I have lived here for many years. Who would have thought..."

In fact, she really liked Qiantang. Opening a teahouse here was a simple and comfortable life, which was exactly what she could only dream of during those years in the Jiaofangsi.

"Life is not always as we wish, and no one knows what will happen next. But I admire you very much. A woman who says she will go to Tokyo and goes to Tokyo. Even many men don't have your courage." Zhao Wei said with emotion.

In this era, Zhao Pan'er is indeed a little different.

If an ordinary woman were to encounter a situation like Zhao Pan'er, most of them would just complain to themselves and endure it silently.

People like Zhao Pan'er, who are willing to travel thousands of miles just to seek an explanation despite numerous difficulties, are truly rare.

After all, this was ancient times. Not to mention the capital Tokyo, which was thousands of miles away, even leaving the county and crossing the state was not easy, and one's life might be in danger.

For many people, a county is a world.

"General, you are too kind. If you were not willing to help me, I might not be able to do this."

"Then let me ask you, if I don't help you, will you go to Tokyo alone?"

"Yes." Zhao Pan'er said firmly.

"That's it." Zhao Wei smiled. "By the way, I only heard from Madam Sun yesterday that your engagement was broken off. If Madam Zhao doesn't mind, you can tell me what happened. I have some reputation in Tokyo, so maybe I can help you."

Zhao Pan'er hesitated for a while, then told Zhao Wei about what happened between her and Ouyang Xu.

After hearing the whole story, Zhao Wei said angrily, "This Ouyang Xu is really shameless. He actually did such a thing for the sake of fame and wealth. If it were me, I would not even look at Gao Hui, let alone a princess. I would definitely choose you."

For some reason, Zhao Pan'er felt a little flutter in her heart, but she quickly suppressed it: "General, please stop teasing me."

"What if I'm not kidding?"

"I……"

Faced with Zhao Wei's serious expression, Zhao Pan'er panicked and quickly changed the subject.

"General, the Gao Hui you just mentioned, is she the daughter of the Gao Observer that Uncle De mentioned?"

"Well, it's her."

"Is the Gao family very powerful in Tokyo?"

In Zhao Pan'er's opinion, Zhao Wei's identity was definitely one of the top ones, and he was very likely a member of the royal family. She even suspected at the beginning that Zhao Wei was the famous King of Han, but later she felt that it was unlikely.

But no matter what, Zhao Wei is definitely a powerful and noble young man that countless people look up to.

Such a powerful and noble young man knows the daughter of the Gao family. I am afraid that the Gao family is not simple in Tokyo.

Zhao Wei thought for a moment and said, "As for the Gao family, it's nothing, the main thing is that the Gao family and the Cao family are relatives.

Concubine Cao had a very good relationship with Gao Hui's mother, and Gao Hui's aunt also entered the palace.

Come to think of it, Concubine Cao Xian wanted to bring me and Gao Hui together two years ago, but I rejected her. "

"what?"

Zhao Pan'er didn't expect this situation to happen, and looked at Zhao Wei in surprise.

"Don't look at me like that. I didn't expect it to be such a coincidence. But I heard that Gao Hui fell in love with a poor scholar before she met me. Now I think it must be Ouyang Xu."

"That Madam Gao has known Ouyang for a long time?"

Zhao Wei shook his head: "I don't know. It is said that they fell in love with him at first sight. I think Ouyang Xu must be very handsome, otherwise Madam Zhao and Gao Hui would not have liked him. It's a pity that his eyesight is not good. I have also seen Gao Hui, and she is not even a fraction as good as Madam Zhao. Then Ouyang Xu is really blind."

Zhao Pan'er was panicked: "How can I be compared with the daughter of the Gao family? General, I will go to put my luggage away first."

Looking at Zhao Paner who was fleeing in panic, Zhao Wei couldn't help but laugh.

He brought Zhao Pan'er along just to keep in touch with her, so this is a good start.

(End of this chapter)