Golden Branch

Chapter 419 Bewitching
"Anu, there must be something wrong with Princess Dayu."

"You'll have to find out!"

Ashlin called the slaves she had brought from Nanbang.

Anu was fifteen or sixteen years old and had been serving Ashlin since she was a child. She not only took care of her food and daily life, but also tested poison for her when necessary.

Anu has dark skin, is short and thin, and looks very inconspicuous.

In fact, she is full of poison.

It is no exaggeration to say that if a venomous snake had bitten her, it would have been the snake that was poisoned to death.

"Yes! Princess!"

Anu spoke respectfully in the local dialect of Nanbang.

After the King of Nanbang established his own country, he called himself "Emperor" instead of "King".

In his subconscious, he is an existence that can be respected on par with the emperor of Central Plains.

He is not a vassal state, nor is he a subject.

As his daughter, Ashlin is also a princess in Nanbang, not the "prince's daughter" recognized by the people of Dayu.

"I want to see what this Princess Dayu is up to!"

"Lou Hanzhang too, a man of seven feet tall, a noble founding duke, yet he was so humble to a fake princess."

Ashlin stayed in her tent, staring at a man and woman not far away.

The men are handsome and the women are stunningly beautiful.

The man was so tall that he seemed to be able to stand up to the sky, but he knelt down in front of the delicate and weak woman.

Of course, not kneeling on both knees, just one knee.

But, even if I kneel on one knee, I am still much shorter than the other person.

It would have been fine if he had just knelt down, he also carefully picked up one of the woman's feet, placed it on his leg, and used a handkerchief to carefully wipe off the dirt, grass debris, etc. on her feet.

"So, the noble and elegant Lou Hanzhang actually looks like this."

It was as if what he was holding was not something filthy, but a rare treasure.

Ashlin stared intently, she had an inexplicable feeling that if it weren't for the wrong occasion, Lou Yu might have kissed that foot directly!

Although many of Ashlin's admirers had crawled in front of her like dogs, kissing her feet madly and obsessively.

But, those people can't compare with Lou Yu at all.

Lou Yu is handsome, elegant, noble and extraordinary. He is the bright moon in the clouds and a banished immortal from heaven.

How could a person who is pure and untainted by worldly desires be obsessed with women?

The key point is that on the way to Beijing with Lou Yu, A Shilin seduced him countless times.

Even "incense" was used.

Lou Yu remained unmoved.

He is the only man who can resist her temptation!
Ashlin felt a sense of frustration she had never felt before from Lou Yu.

This is the reason why she is so obsessed with Lou Yu.

Another reason is that the woman Lou Yu truly loves is actually a pure and good woman.

She is not only stunningly beautiful, but also looks like the first snow on the branches in spring.

It is white yet fresh and tender.

From her appearance to her temperament, from her hair to her toes, she would be envied by filthy people (that is, her, Ashlin), and would feel ashamed of herself.

Why?
Both are beauties, both are "princesses", but I have long been crushed into mud, while Wang Jiu can still be noble and innocent?
And there is a banished immortal like Lou Yu who loves her, respects her, and regards her as a treasure?

"This world is inherently filthy. Princess Langya, will you accompany me to hell?"

As Shilin watched Lou Yu wipe Wang Heng's feet clean, put wooden clogs on her, and then help her towards the carriage, she couldn't help but emanate wisps of black energy from within herself. Wang Heng slept in the carriage, while Lou Yu stood guard beside her.

He was half asleep, holding the sword in his arms.

He would be awakened by the slightest movement and rush to Wang Heng to protect her immediately.

Outside the carriage, there were also layers of protection including female guards and bodyguards.

It is no exaggeration to say that not only an assassin but even a mosquito would have no chance of flying in!

There was no conversation that night, and Wang Heng woke up naturally the next morning.

Lou Yu woke up immediately when he heard the noise.

The accompanying chef has already started working, the stove is burning brightly, and the unique aroma of food is spreading throughout the camp.

As usual, Wang Heng drank warm honey water, washed up, and changed her clothes.

Lou Yu simply washed his face and helped Wang Heng get out of the carriage.

After breakfast and a brief stretch, Lou Yu confirmed that Wang Heng was alright. He then gave the order, "Pack up the tents, gather the troops, and set off!"

The postmaster came running to see them off, and watched eagerly as the large group of people set off in a well-trained manner, and then slowly disappeared on the official road.

"Tsk! As expected of a top dignitary, this kind of behavior and this kind of pomp and circumstance, if we hadn't seen it with our own eyes, we wouldn't even be able to imagine it!"

"That's right! I heard that Duke Qi and Princess Langya not only brought guards, but also a kitchen staff and a palace physician... Tsk tsk, they're so particular when traveling. I wouldn't even dare to dream of it!"

"Not only that, the meat, eggs, and vegetables in the villages near our post station have all been bought up by the Duke of Qi's men! Over a dozen pigs, twenty or thirty sheep. Oh, and by the way, I heard that a nearby farm accidentally killed two cows in a fall, and all the beef has been bought up at a high price!"

As the long convoy passed by, the layers of yellow sand stirred up slowly settled.

Looking at this grand scene, the postmaster and several postmen were talking about it in a flurry.

They finally opened their eyes and saw the luxurious life of real nobles.

Wang Mian: ...What's this? And you're just watching from the sidelines!

Unlike her, who has been watching closely for many years and whose poor imagination has been shattered countless times!
Because Wang Mian had seen and was even very familiar with the luxurious enjoyment of princes and nobles, he did not find it strange when he heard that Wang Heng was pregnant but insisted on going to Nanzhou.

She wasn't worried either—

worry about what?
For Lou Yu and Wang Heng, whether in the capital or in a remote place of exile, they could enjoy the best.

The environment is harsh and the conditions are difficult, but that is relative to ordinary people.

The top dignitaries will not be affected much at all.

Ashlin also witnessed Wang Heng's various enjoyments with her own eyes——

"Humph, so spoiled! You're really a spoiled little noble girl, yet you're still so pretentious when you're out."

No cold food or dry food, only freshly made hot soup and hot meals.

It’s too hot, it’s raining...if the weather is a little uncomfortable, we will stop and never rush on without any complaints.

If you sit for too long, feel bored, or experience any physical discomfort, you should consult the local physician.

"...something's wrong! Even if Wang Jiu is a bit delicate, she wouldn't be so cautious, unless her body..."

"Anu, have you found any clues about the matter I asked you to investigate?"

While Ashlin was complaining, she did not let her guard down.

Remembering her previous suspicions, she hurriedly called Anu.

"Princess, I've checked and even tried every way to get information from the servants around you, but I found nothing unusual!"

Anu felt a little ashamed. It was her fault that she was useless and didn't find anything.

"It's normal that they didn't find anything!"

Far from being angry, Ashlin was very understanding. "Wang Jiu is indeed simple and unsophisticated, but she is, after all, a young lady raised by a prominent family. After getting married, she is in charge of the huge Duke's mansion. She can still manage all the household affairs and the servants in the inner house!"