son, don't mess around

Chapter 451 I Want to Sleep in the Same Room with You
Akiba Town.

An unknown small town located in the southern part of Zhongzhou.

The town doesn't have a large population, but because it's not far from the official road, there are often merchants coming and going from the north and south, and people traveling around the world come here to rest for a while.

Therefore, there is also a post station in the town. Although the town is not big, it is still quite lively.

at dusk.

The carriage carrying Lin Jiangnian and others slowly appeared outside the town.

On the carriage.

When the maid Xiaolu lifted the carriage curtain and saw the shadow of the town ahead, she was overjoyed and excited: "Miss, look, there is a town, we are in the town... Finally we don't have to sleep outside tonight!"

In the carriage, after a day's journey, Xu Lan, who looked tired, lifted the curtain and saw the small town coming into view.

I was so moved that I almost cried!
After traveling for three consecutive days through the wilderness, she almost thought that Lin Jiangnian was going to kidnap her and sell her to some remote place!
During the past few days on the road, we ate dry food that was hard to swallow, and slept either in the carriage or in the wilderness... I can’t even describe how miserable it was!
Now I can finally see the atmosphere of fireworks in the town, which means I can finally have a good rest tonight!
Finally, I can eat hot meals and take a good bath... I haven't taken a bath for several days of traveling, which is simply unbearable for Miss Xu who loves cleanliness.

When I see the small town ahead, my eyes are almost glowing green!
Finally I can have a good night's rest!

The master and servant were so happy that they cried.

On the other side, when the carriage slowly drove into Qiuye Town, the guards who had been waiting in the town for a long time appeared to greet them.

Although Lin Jiangnian only had Lin Qingqing with him when he returned to Linjiang City this time, he had already arranged for Lin Kong and others to explore the way along the way back.

When Lin Jiangnian and others arrived at the town, their guards had already booked rooms in the only inn in the town.

However, in order to keep a low profile and conceal their tracks, they did not book the entire inn outright.

The carriage slowly stopped at the door of the town inn. Lin Qingqing jumped off the carriage first, lifted the curtain, and whispered, "Your Highness, we're here!"

Lin Jiangnian stood up and walked out of the carriage, then looked up and forward.

The only inn in the town doesn’t look big, but it’s fairly clean, and has a sense of old history.

Looking around the streets outside the inn, there were not many people on the street. Groups of three or four were passing by, and there were also some outsiders who were exhausted from traveling. Lin Jiangnian and his group were not very noticeable.

It was evening now and it was getting dark.

Wisps of smoke slowly rose from the town and went straight into the sky. At the same time, the aroma of food filled the streets.

Xu Lan and Xiaolu, the master and servant who had just helped them get off the carriage, smelled the delicious food and their hungry stomachs almost cried!
"Miss, I'm so hungry..."

Xiaolu spoke pitifully.

"Me too!"

Xu Lan was almost crying with greed. She swallowed, touched her already flat belly, and couldn't help turning her head to look at Lin Jiangnian standing beside her.

Such a pitiful look!
Lin Jiangnian, who originally wanted to say something, looked at the pitiful master and servant in front of him, thinking how hard they had been going over the past two days.

"Okay, okay, let's go and eat first!"

"Great!"

Xu Lan immediately cheered and excitedly pulled Xiaolu to run towards the inn.

……

Inside the inn.

As the only inn in Qiuye Town, this inn is not very big and has a sense of vicissitudes of history. The environment is not good, but compared with the accommodation conditions of the previous two days, it is obviously a world of difference.

On the second floor, in the private room.

The table was already filled with delicious food, filled with hot aroma.

Miss Xu, who had been hungry for two days, had already had green eyes and ate heartily without caring about her image. The maid Xiaolu beside her was originally reserved, but facing the table full of delicious food, recalling the miserable scene of eating dry food two days ago, she could not hold out for long under the invitation of her mistress and soon joined the battle that swept away everything.

The scene was so miserable!

If ordinary people saw this, they would probably think that they had suffered some tragic abuse during these days.

Only after filling her stomach and feeling completely full did Xu Lan touch her bulging belly, a look of satisfaction appearing on her face.

So happy!

If you have never experienced hunger and hardship, it is difficult to appreciate how hard-earned the happiness you have now is.

To be fair, the food in this inn is of very average quality. For Miss Xu, who has been pampered since childhood, she might have disdained it in the past.

But now, it has become a rare and precious "delicious"!

"I am full?"

Seeing Xu Lan put down her chopsticks and touch her belly, Lin Jiangnian glanced at her.

"Ah."

Xu Lan nodded: "I'm full!"

"Is it tasty?"

"good to eat!"

"Do you regret it now?"

Lin Jiangnian glanced at her and said, "Miss Xu, you don't want to be a good girl, but insist on suffering with me. What do you think you are doing?"

"Humph!"

Hearing this, Xu Lan curled his lips, feeling a little aggrieved, but still said stubbornly: "I am happy to do it!"

"Okay, since you are happy, then it's fine!"

Lin Jiangnian waved his hand: "Have a good rest tonight, and we will continue our journey tomorrow morning. Eat as much as you can today, because after tonight, we will have to wait until we return to Linzhou next time!"

As soon as these words came out, the expression on Xu Lan's face froze instantly.

Wait, wait until Linzhou?

what?
Doesn’t this mean that after tonight, the days to come will be like the past three days?

When Xu Lan thought of this, his face turned bitter. Xiaolu beside him was even more worried, and the master and servant looked at each other.

Xu Lan's expression suddenly became a little pitiful: "Are the conditions really so difficult when we go back this time?"

Lin Jiangnian glanced at her: "What else?"

"Is there no inn on the way back?"

"It's important to hurry on. How can I give you such good conditions? Didn't I remind you a few days ago?"

Lin Jiangnian looked at her with a half-smile: "Are you scared?"

"If you regret it, just say it earlier. It's not too late now!"

"Who, who regrets it?!"

Xu Lan glared slightly, with a hesitant look on her face, but her mouth was already hard.

"Isn't it just that there is no hot food to eat? Isn't it just that you can't sleep well?"

"piece of cake!"

"If you're not afraid, then I'm not afraid either!"

"... Humph, don't even think about leaving me behind!"

Lin Jiangnian was amused when he saw that Miss Xu's face was pale but she was still stubborn.

"Okay, as long as you don't regret it. Then go to bed early and get up early tomorrow to travel!"

Hearing this, Xu Lan became discouraged again.

Thinking about the boring and torturous journey back home, I feel hopeless about life...

I'd rather die!

……

"Miss!"

Inn, inside the room.

Xiaolu looked at her mistress pitifully: "Do we really have to keep going back like this?"

During these three days, she felt like she was almost dying!
They have obviously lost weight.

Xu Lan puffed up her cheeks, obviously having made up her mind not to regret or back down.

Once Xu Lan decides to do something, she will never back down!
Xu Lan secretly made up his mind.

Xiaolu looked at her young lady's appearance and thought secretly in her heart.

No, we have to think of a solution quickly. If this continues, let alone whether the young lady can hold on, she will be the first to collapse.

This time the young lady went back with His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. It was obvious that the young lady wanted to be alone with His Royal Highness and something might happen... but after traveling continuously for the past few days, something was not right.

While Xiaolu was thinking, Xu Lan was already yawning with a tired face: "Xiaolu, I'm so sleepy, go and prepare some hot water for me, I want to take a hot bath and have a good sleep!"

She is very tired now and just wants to take a good bath and have a good sleep.

"Oh."

Upon hearing this, Xiaolu quickly got up and walked out of the room.

……

Soon, inside the room. Behind the screen, the bathtub was filled with hot water, and the room was filled with a warm and fragrant scent.

After Xu Lan took off her dress, she completely immersed her entire body in the hot water, letting the hot water wrap around her skin. The fatigue from the past few days seemed to be swept away at this moment.

Comfortable!

Xu Lan closed her eyes comfortably.

Almost crying!
The bathing conditions in the inn were very ordinary, but for Xu Lan at the moment, it was already a rare opportunity.

Next to the bathtub, the maid Xiaolu was helping her young lady take a bath.

"Xiaolu, I can do it myself. You should go take a shower first."

Xu Lan knew that Xiaolu was very tired these days, and now seeing that she still had to serve him, he spoke.

"It's okay, miss, I'll go later."

Xiaolu shook her head and her eyes fell on her own lady in the bathtub. The water was clear and her lady's snow-white skin was faintly visible.

She has a pretty face and delicate features, she is definitely a beauty!
The skin was delicate and smooth. Xiaolu touched it twice and couldn't help but feel a little envious. No matter from which aspect, my lady was excellent, except...

Thinking of this, Xiaolu couldn't help but slide down along her young lady's delicate collarbone.

It’s just a little small!
But is this a disadvantage?

Small ones are cute, okay?
Who can guarantee that the Crown Prince, who is used to eating delicacies from land and sea, would not want to have some steamed buns or something?

Xiaolu was lost in thought, staring at her young lady for a while, and then she spoke in a low voice: "Miss."

"Ok?"

"Something's not right..."

Xiaolu said cautiously: "Miss, do you still remember what the purpose of our return this time is?"

"Purpose?"

Xu Lan's beautiful eyes were confused.

"It's your highness!"

Seeing that the young lady was not understanding, Xiaolu became anxious: "Young lady, didn't you come here for His Majesty this time?"

"We must seize this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to capture His Highness!"

Hearing this, Xu Lan blushed: "When did I say I would take him down?"

Seeing the young lady's appearance, Xiaolu couldn't help but sigh: "Miss, it's already this time and you still don't admit it?"

"If you miss this opportunity, you won't be so lucky next time!"

Xu Lan looked dazed and hesitant.

She did have such thoughts in her mind, and she wanted to be alone with Lin Jiangnian this time when she returned.

But what Xiaolu said about taking it down...the girl's instinctive reaction made her feel shy.

"Miss, do you really want to travel day after day like you have these days and die of exhaustion on the way back?"

Hearing this, Xu Lan suddenly shuddered and shook her head quickly: "No!"

"That's right!"

Xiaolu gritted her teeth and said, "Then you have to work harder, Miss!"

Xu Lan was somewhat bewildered and at a loss, her face flushed: "I...what should I do?"

"Of course, you should use your advantages to find a way to take down His Royal Highness the Crown Prince!"

"Advantage?"

Xu Lan blinked: "What is my advantage?"

"Um……"

Xiaolu fell into a brief contemplation, looking up and down at her young lady with her pair of dark eyes.

"Miss, your advantage is naturally you!"

After a while, Xiaolu withdrew his gaze and uttered these words.

But then she waved her hand again: "But these are not important. What's important is that you take the initiative, Miss!"

"Take the initiative?"

"Correct!"

Xiao Lu acted like an old emotional strategist, analyzing everything in a logical way: "Miss, haven't you heard of a saying? If a woman chases a man, it's easy... As long as you are willing to take the initiative, His Royal Highness will be able to capture him easily, right?"

Xu Lan's face became more and more rosy, and it was unknown whether it was due to the hot water in the tub or some other reason. Her eyes were somewhat shy and evasive, and her tone became more and more confused: "Then, how should I take the initiative?"

"Naturally..."

Xiaolu thought about it, her dark eyes lit up slightly, and then she leaned close to her mistress's ear and whispered, "Of course... she's pestering me!"

"You see, His Highness has no other women around him this time. This is a long road. As long as His Highness is a normal man..."

"Miss, isn't this your chance?"

"..."

Night falls.

The town was sparsely lit and there was silence in the distance, forming a sharp contrast with the bustling capital.

After taking a bath, Lin Jiangnian changed into clean clothes.

In the inn, one could faintly hear the voices of idle guests in groups of three or four.

After traveling continuously for the past few days, even Lin Jiangnian felt a little tired. He waved his hand and asked Lin Qingqing, who had been traveling and fulfilling her duties these days, to go down and rest first. He sat in the inn for a while and listened to other guards come to report on the situation.

Everything is fine.

Lin Jiangnian has been keeping a low profile these days and has not encountered any trouble or danger.

However, it is too early to say this now.

Everything is uncertain before setting foot in Linzhou.

After listening to the guard's report, it was already late at night and the guests in the inn had already left.

Lin Jiangnian stood up and returned to his room on the third floor of the inn.

Lin Jiangnian, who had just returned to the room, suddenly heard footsteps behind him.

"Xu Lan?"

Lin Jiangnian turned his head and saw Xu Lan appear at the door, rushing into his room carrying a quilt.

"what you do?!"

Lin Jiangnian's eyes fell on the quilt in her arms and he was stunned.

Suddenly suspicious.

"sleep!"

Xu Lan broke into the room, closed the door, turned around and looked at Lin Jiangnian in the room.

The dim light shone on her pretty face. Her hair, which had not yet dried, was wet, making her skin look delicate and fragile.

White with a rosy glow!

There seemed to be a hint of shyness in her beautiful eyes.

She bit her red lips lightly, feeling a little nervous, but her eyes were determined.

"I was afraid that you would leave me and run away while I was asleep, so..."

"Tonight, I want to sleep in the same room with you."

Lin Jiangnian: "?"

"..."

at the same time.

Outside Qiuye Town, on the official road.

The lights were dim, and a carriage was driving in the dark on the official road.

Outside the carriage, a young woman looked up at the sparkling lights in the distance, her beautiful eyes slightly lit up.

"Princess, there is a small town ahead. It's not very far away..."

"Shall we rest in this small town tonight?"

Inside the carriage, the curtain was lifted, and in the darkness, a pair of cold and beautiful eyes could be vaguely seen.

After a while, there was another cold and calm response.

"Ah."

"..."

(End of this chapter)