Dimension Paradise, I am a summoning apostle

Chapter 401 The Prince's Palace Attendant Hosts a Banquet

"It's a misunderstanding, Your Excellency has misunderstood me," Shen Heng quickly said.

He hadn't expected this person to be so stubborn, ready to kill them all at the slightest provocation.

That solidified crimson true energy was truly terrifying; the killing intent it contained sent chills down his spine.

"So what?" Chu Danqing didn't believe what the other party said. If it were a misunderstanding, they wouldn't have come up to say that he was the buyer right away.

The Embroidered Thief was secretly delighted. He thought he was doomed this time, but unexpectedly, there was a twist of fate.

"Your Excellency, we are servants of the Prince of Zhennan's Mansion, ordered to capture the Embroidered Thief and retrieve the Nine Clouds Night-Shining Cup."

"What I said earlier was insolent on my part," Shen Heng said, then slapped himself on both cheeks.

Those two slaps were quite forceful; his cheeks quickly became red and swollen.

"This should be considered an apology." Ignoring the pain on his face, Shen Heng continued, "I only hope that Your Excellency will allow us to take the person back so that we can report back."

He first introduced himself, then apologized to Chu Danqing, and finally put forward his demands.

At first glance, it seems like they're just taking people back to report, but in reality, they just want to get out alive.

Otherwise, if a real fight breaks out, while others might have a chance to escape, he, as the leader of the offerings, will definitely be the primary target. Don't even think about running away.

"Be careful what you say next time. Once words are spoken, they cannot be taken back."

“Not everyone is like me and will let you off the hook,” Chu Danqing relented.

Da Bao also turned off his skills, retracted his claws, and the power of his blood rage dissipated.

Seeing this, Shen Heng secretly breathed a sigh of relief; this was a reasonable person.

It seems they really didn't take it; otherwise, we could have used this as an excuse to kill them directly.

They'll just take their belongings and leave, and then they won't be able to find them again.

"Thank you for the reminder," Shen Heng replied, then said, "I will capture the Embroidered Thief and take him back to report to the Prince."

"By the way, my guard is a natural-born innocent and can detect lies," Chu Danqing said. "The Embroidered Thief wasn't lying; he didn't steal your prince's luminous cup."

"When he entered your palace, he went straight to the kitchen and didn't go anywhere else."

Although he didn't intend to save the embroidered thief, he had indeed entered the palace to steal food.

However, he couldn't really say that he saw the other party being slandered, so he spoke up to help remind them.

Whether the prince will use him as a scapegoat remains to be seen.

However, Chu Danqing was certain that the amount of money accumulated by the Embroidery Thief over the years was probably not small.

Do you really think the other person is just stealing some steamed buns and dumplings, or that they're going to eat some delicacies?

"I will report this matter to Your Highness truthfully." Shen Heng will tell the truth and will not embellish it.

"By the way, when you go downstairs, go and discuss compensation with the manager yourselves," Chu Danqing added. "I'm not responsible for the damage to the guest rooms."

It wasn't Chu Danqing who broke it, so he definitely won't pay for it.

He is not a sucker.

"Rest assured, Your Excellency, the shopkeeper will not suffer any losses." After saying this, Shen Heng ordered his men to escort the Embroidered Thief away.

He no longer believes that Chu Danqing was the buyer of the Jiuyun Night-Shining Cup.

Judging from the fact that the other party was considering the innkeeper's interests in just a few words, he didn't seem like someone who would commit crimes.

And he believed what the other person said.

But things became increasingly complicated.

If the Nine Clouds Luminous Cup wasn't stolen by the Embroidered Thief, then who committed this crime?
Their main objective in catching the Embroidery Thief was to recover the Nine Clouds Luminous Cup.

Whether the Embroidered Thief is dead or alive is completely unimportant.

After the person left, the innkeeper quickly arranged for a waiter to change Chu Danqing to a superior room.

As for the compensation, Chu Danqing asked the waiter, who only said that he didn't need to worry about it, as the steward of the Prince's Mansion would handle it.

Since the other party had already said so, and Chu Danqing had already expressed his concern, he didn't say anything more afterward.

Chu Danqing waited until the next morning to go downstairs to check out.

Because of what happened last night, the process was very quick.

"Sir, I have been appointed as the head steward of the Prince's mansion." An old man hurried over after seeing that Chu Danqing had finished his business and said, "His Highness specifically instructed me to wait for you here."

"The manor has prepared a banquet for you, sir. We cordially invite you to attend."

The steward of the Prince's mansion was not as arrogant as usual; on the contrary, he was extremely respectful.

He had spoken with the palace servant who had captured the Embroidered Thief the night before, and knew how formidable Chu Danqing was.

They wouldn't dare to be even the slightest bit presumptuous.

"No, I have something to do. We can talk about it another time when I have time." Chu Danqing had no interest in having dinner with any prince.

He still has to rush to Chengdu.

"This...this..." The steward didn't expect Chu Danqing to refuse so perfunctorily, and could only say, "Although you were an outsider to what happened last night, sir..."

"But we have seen the process after all. Please come and talk to us to settle this matter and avoid future troubles."

“My master is, after all, a prince, and has been granted the title of Zhennan. He has some military power in his hands.”

"You might as well make a good connection."

The person in charge did not make any direct threats, but instead explained the advantages and disadvantages to Chu Danqing.

Chu Danqing didn't actually care much about the other party's power.

But then he remembered his "Gathering Righteousness" skill. Shouldn't the Emperor and the Prince of Zhennan both belong to Xi Huan's faction?

Thinking of this, Chu Danqing nodded and said, "Lead the way."

"The carriage and horses have been prepared for you, sir. This way, please." The steward's face lit up with joy as he led the way.

The carriage at the entrance was indeed quite nice, and Chu Danqing got on it immediately.

He actually knew why the Prince of Zhennan wanted to see him; he simply wanted to win him over or Da Bao.

While a master may not be able to raise the upper limit too much, they can enhance their foundation.

Especially since the other side holds military power, even if they are not fighting in the south or north, they are still protecting the capital. Having one more expert means having more security.

The Zhennan Prince's Mansion arrived quickly, and the carriage went straight into the mansion.

As soon as I got off the carriage, two people were already waiting for me.

"Master Shen, this gentleman is now in your care." After Chu Danqing alighted from the carriage, the steward said this and led the carriage away.

Shen Heng and Chu Danqing had met last night. The swelling in his cheeks had subsided after being treated with true qi, and he was no longer recognizable as he had been last night.

"Your Excellency, the Prince has been waiting at the banquet for a long time, just waiting for you to begin the meal," Shen Heng said, bowing slightly.

While speaking, he also gave Chu Danqing a hint through his expression.

Although Chu Danqing couldn't understand everything, she could still discern some of the truth.

It's basically like one person playing the good cop and the other playing the bad cop.

The Prince of Zhennan was a person of high rank and great power. Although it was necessary to win him over, it was also inevitable that he would be tested upon their first meeting.

The other party was very confident that they could win Chu Danqing over, which is why they had this idea.

But that's because they haven't met the other person before, which is why they have that idea.

Shen Heng had met Chu Danqing before, so he knew that Chu Danqing couldn't be won over. Therefore, he gave her a hint and a reminder, which he considered as making friends with her.

"Wait a minute." Sure enough, another burly man standing next to Shen Heng spoke up: "Your Excellency has an extraordinary bearing and is clearly not ordinary."

"It's just that good looks are not enough; they may be all show and no substance."

"Not just any Tom, Dick, or Harry can come and go from the Prince's Palace at will."

"I am..." The man first praised and then belittled, but just as he was about to introduce himself, he was abruptly interrupted by Da Bao.

Da Bao's sharp claws were pressed against the other person's throat. With just a slight movement, he could pierce through the throat, and with another burst of force, he could tear the other person's entire neck apart.

The fact that his vitals were being held by the other party made him swallow hard.

His Adam's apple bobbed slightly, leaving a bloody mark from the sharp claws.

The sharpness of the claws far exceeded his imagination.

But none of that is the point. The real point is that before he could even react, Da Bao had already subdued him.

If he had been able to exchange a few blows with the other person, he wouldn't have been so terrified that he was sweating profusely.

"I don't care who you are," Chu Danqing said casually. "I was invited by the Prince. You're just a mere retainer; do you think you're qualified to stop me?"

"Ordinary people admire your unwavering loyalty, but in my opinion, even the prince has to go through you to host banquets for anyone."

"What, does this Zhennan Prince's Mansion have your surname? Does the Prince have to get your permission to see anyone?" Chu Danqing said disdainfully.

Upon hearing this, Shen Heng's expression changed.

That's too much of a burden; the other person definitely can't handle it.

Therefore, he quickly explained, "You flatter me. He is usually competitive and eager to fight. Seeing that your guards are very strong, he just couldn't resist trying his hand."

"Others are insignificant; how could they possibly have such thoughts?"

We're colleagues, so there's some competition, but most of the time we have to support each other. Otherwise, how can one person get things done on their own?

That's why he stepped in to help out of the predicament.

Chu Danqing merely glanced at the other party and did not continue to make things difficult for them.

After all, the other party was only following the orders of the Prince of Zhennan, not actually wanting to go against Chu Danqing.

A small lesson will suffice.

"Let's go. The prince is hosting a banquet. It wouldn't be good to keep him waiting." Chu Danqing said, while Da Bao retracted its paws and followed behind Chu Danqing.

Shen Heng could only lead the way, but when he turned around, he gave his colleague a look, telling him not to follow and to find a place to rest.

As for the Prince of Zhennan, he will have to explain.

After Da Bao left, the man seemed to wake up from a dream, touched the cold sweat on his forehead, and couldn't help but show a bitter smile on his face.

He knew he had kicked a hornet's nest.

Fortunately, the other party also noticed something and did not do anything to me.

As for threats? If you act as someone's weapon to intimidate them, don't blame them for turning around and restraining you.

Having roamed the world for so many years, he understands this basic principle.

If you didn't understand, you would have died long ago in the treacherous world of martial arts.

Fortunately, he had fulfilled the instructions and entrustment of the Prince of Zhennan.

Testing someone isn't just about intimidating them with a show of force; it's not enough to simply intimidate them in the first place to be considered successful.

The other party turning the tables on him is also a result of testing him.

The Prince of Zhennan also wanted to see the current outcome, rather than the scene of the other party being intimidated by a show of force.

(End of this chapter)