The government was sending out wives, and I ended up with a princess from the previous dynasty!

“It’s only natural for Lord Tiss to have doubts,” the little girl said with an air of maturity.

After a moment's hesitation, she continued, "My name is Tong Huang, and I am the head of the First Division of the Imperial City Guard. It is not necessary for you to return for the time being, but Yilan City is located in the northern border of the Great Jing Dynasty, and the situation will be turbulent recently, especially after the New Year. There may be an envoy delegation from the Longwu Dynasty coming to Yanzhou. For your safety, I will stay and protect you!"

Upon hearing this, Jia Daoshi shook his head again:

"I think it's unnecessary to go through all that trouble. You can go back to Kyoto to report. I don't need any protection from my side."

He didn't want another pair of eyes watching him.

Protection can also be surveillance, and that feeling is very unpleasant.

Tong Huang ignored Jia Daoshi's words and insisted, "Lord Ti Si, rest assured, Tong Huang will only protect you in secret and will never disturb you or interfere with your actions."

"Oh, by the way, this is a small gift for you, sir. It's called Blood Bodhi. Taking it will increase your power. Please accept it."

"Farewell!"

After saying this, Tong Huang took out a small jade bottle, placed it on the table, clasped his hands in a fist salute to Jia Daoshi, and quickly disappeared into the crowd.

Blood Bodhi?

real or fake?

However, he wasn't in the mood to study it at that moment.

Jia Daoshi put away the jade bottle, reached out and picked up the token in front of him. Suddenly a cool breeze blew across the long street, causing the colorful lanterns in front of each household to sway and creating a unique scene.

Under these lights, the long street was as bright as day, bustling with people, and the sound of firecrackers could be heard. Fireworks occasionally bloomed in the sky, and the whole city of Yilan was in the fervent atmosphere of New Year's Eve. However, Jia Daoshi felt like a lonely person, isolated from the world.

In the quiet of this corner, a pair of bright eyes peered through the crowd and spotted Jia Daoshi sitting at the tea stall.

The owner of the glasses smiled knowingly and walked over.

It was Shen Li, the Prince of Zhenbei, who had come out to admire the lanterns.

She had only come out for a casual stroll when she unexpectedly ran into Jia Daoshi.

In Shen Li's eyes, Jia Daoshi was always very mysterious, and also had a bit of a cynical attitude.

He was able to write the novel "Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils," was proficient in all the arts including music, chess, calligraphy, and painting, and could even forge divine weapons.

Are all members of the Jinshi School so multi-talented?

When Jia Daoshi was seen at this moment, he had taken on an air of otherworldly refinement.

He truly deserves to be called a peerless master.

“Mr. Jia, it’s been a long time. You’re newly married and have won the heart of your beauty, have you forgotten all about your student?” Shen Li walked to the tea table and sat down. “Manager, bring me a pot of osmanthus tea.”

Jia Daoshi was lost in thought when he was suddenly startled by Shen Li's words.

"So it's Your Highness. What are you saying, Your Highness? I may have forgotten someone, but I could never forget Your Highness," Jia Daoshi chuckled.

"Hmph! Do you think I'd believe that?" Shen Li said with a playful expression. "Well? I heard that the Fifth Prince is causing you trouble."

"Yes, it's been resolved." Jia Daoshi nodded. "It's nothing to mention."

Shen Li chuckled: "The Fifth Prince is a man who holds grudges. You stole his woman, and this matter won't end here."

How is Qianxiao?

“Very well… By the way, how has Your Highness been these past few days?” Jia Daoshi suddenly asked.

He was quite curious about Shen Li.

This woman seemed to have mentioned before that she wanted to deal with the surrounding mountain strongholds. Now he knows that these strongholds are actually under his wife's control.

On one side is his student, and on the other is his wife.

This makes things a bit complicated.

When Jia Daoshi asked about her, Shen Li picked up the teacup in front of her and took a big gulp: "Well, I've been very busy lately. After the New Year, a delegation from the Longwu Dynasty next door will be coming. They say they want to have a cultural exchange with our Great Jing. I'm currently arranging the city defenses around us."

"Oh?" Jia Daoshi had just heard Tong Huang mention this, and he became interested. "What kind of delegation? What friends are they meeting? What are they here for?"

Speaking of this, Shen Li's pretty face hardened: "Just thinking about it makes me angry!"

"What's wrong?" Jia Daoshi became even more curious.

“When the Qing Kingdom fell, the ownership of two border cities was always disputed. One was Sifang City, and the other was Yue City. They've probably come here this time for the ownership of these two cities as well,” Shen Li explained. “Jia Daoshi, you're my teacher. How about you come with me?”

"Should I skip this kind of occasion?" Jia Daoshi's face darkened.

This is a huge problem; we should try to avoid it. Why would we deliberately go looking for trouble?

"You really don't want to go?"

"I really won't go!"

"Oh, by the way, I heard that among those coming this time is the Holy Maiden of the Longwu Dynasty, who is the most beautiful woman in the Longwu Dynasty. In addition, Princess Taiping of our Great Jing Dynasty will also be attending. Oh, and Her Majesty the Empress of our Dynasty will also be coming!"

"Princess Taiping? The current empress?" Jia Daoshi was somewhat surprised. "Her status is too noble. We commoners should not join in the fun."

With so many big shots arriving, it's no wonder Shen Li is so busy; security is of paramount importance!

"Don't you want to see them? Our Empress is unparalleled in beauty! Princess Taiping is also a famous beauty in the capital. In addition, there is the Holy Maiden of the Longwu Dynasty..." Shen Li coaxed patiently, "It would be a pity not to go and see them."

Jia Daoshi smacked his lips twice: "It is indeed a pity that you put it that way..."

So, are you going or not?

“Since you’ve invited me so sincerely, of course I’ll go!” Jia Daoshi nodded quickly.

"Then it's a deal!"

After saying that, Shen Li finished the osmanthus tea in the teapot, then got up and left gracefully.

Not long after Shen Li left, Murong Jiu, Di Qinglin, and Yi Qianxiao returned.

The three women, carrying lanterns, smiled radiantly, clearly very happy.

Especially Di Qinglin, who was wearing sunglasses, attracted a lot of attention with her unusual attire.

"My lord, we're back!"

Murong Jiu, like a child, opened her arms and charged towards Jia Daoshi.

Di Qinglin and Yi Qianxiao followed closely behind.

Jia Daoshi reached out and gave Murong Jiu a tight hug.

This girl's figure is getting better and better.

Yi Qianxiao stood to the side with a smile, looking at the beauty in front of him. Jia Daoshi couldn't help but pull her into his arms as well. The feeling of having her on both sides was incredibly pleasant.

Di Qinglin, however, took a step back, preventing Jia Daoshi from pulling him away.

"Bah! Bah!"

Jia Daoshi kissed one of his wives, making both women blush deeply.

This feeling is really nice.

"By the way, I just got a bottle of pills that are said to increase one's cultivation level. Let's all take them when we get back and see if they have any effect," Jia Daoshi said to Di Qinglin with a smile.

In the past few days, as his skill has increased, Yi Qianxiao and Di Qinglin have been finding it increasingly difficult to keep up.

Just now, the Child Emperor gave me a bottle of pills, saying they could increase one's power. I don't know if it's true or not.

"Pills? Where did you get these pills?" Di Qinglin asked, puzzled.