Chapter 483 "The Wine Merchant"

483 "The Wine Merchant"

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"What is the name of this town?" Emmelyn asked Maxim as their wine wagon entered the gate of the next town. This was where they would sell their wine to reduce the load. She was impressed by the beauty of this town. It was not as big as Belem, but not too small either. There were many big and beautiful buildings here.

The town had several canals with calm water. They could see small boats connecting the people from one place to another.

It was such a beautiful place. Emmelyn thought the white flowers on the side of the road reminded her of Wintermere flowers in wintertime.

"Well, this city is called Red Bean," Maxim explained.

"Huh?" Emmelyn furrowed her brows. "Such funny name."

"I have no idea why they gave it such a funny name," Maxim responded. "But it works. People remember it easily and it's not a bad name either. I mean, it's not like it's called Red Shit or something."

"Tsk..." Emmelyn hit Maxim on the shoulder. "Don't let the people hear you, or we'll be in trouble."

"What will they do to the king?" Maxim replied smugly.

Emmelyn clicked her tongue and hit the man again. "We are currently undercover. How can we sell the wine and get rid of it if they know who you are?"

Maxim smiled and nodded. "I was joking. Come on, let's set up our 'shop' and start getting rid of the wine."

Kira jumped down from her horse and crossed her arms on her chest. "Why don't you two get married?"

"Huh?" Emmelyn and Maxim exchanged glances. They didn't expect Kira to suddenly say such words. "Why did you say that?"

"Uh, I don't know. Wasn't he looking for you because he was in love with you? You both look so good together." Kira shrugged. She added nonchalantly, "If you don't want him, I'll take him."

"Like hell, you won't," Maxim pursed his lips. "Do you think I am a horse that you can just claim?"

Emmelyn tugged Maxim's sleeve and shook her head. She whispered, "She just has a weird sense of humor. Don't take it too heart."

Maxim didn't like Kira if he could be honest. She was too rash and had no manners. Plus, she was the reason Emmelyn chose to continue their journey on horseback, instead of taking Aslain.

However, he still tolerated the pirate princess for Emmelyn's sake. He cleared his throat and said, "Fine. I will not take it to heart."

He waved his hand and called Lysander to come and help them set up their wine for sale. Lysander and the other undercover knight immediately got busy and set up a small stall for the king to play merchant with his friend.

"You guys have fun. I want to see around," said Kira after she took a cup of wine and downed it. She put the cup back on the wagon and wiped her lips with her sleeves. "This city is very beautiful."

"Okay, just be careful," said Emmelyn to warn Kira. The girl raised an eyebrow and nodded nonchalantly.

"Oh... you are so generous. Thank you so much, my lady," said the old man with gleaming eyes. "I will wait over there until you call me."

He wiped his eyes and smiled. Then, he walked away, to give way to people who were standing behind him to get wine too. He patiently sat at the end of the canal behind the wagon and waited until Maxim and Emmelyn called him.

Maxim watched the interaction between Emmelyn and the old man and smiled. He remembered Emmelyn was truly kind-hearted. This was one of the reasons why he loved her.

"Do you plan to give him bread too?" the king whispered to Emmelyn's ear. The girl nodded. Maxim chuckled. "Ah... I thought so too."

They did think alike.

"Young man, can I get the free wine, please?" A man came forward with his cup, and distracted Emmelyn and Maxim.

The king immediately nodded and replied. "Sure."

"If the wine is good, I will buy one barrel," the man said again.

"The wine is good. Maybe it's the best you have ever tasted," Maxim said. He poured wine into the man's cup and let him have a taste. Once the man was happy, he nodded with a big smile on his face.

"You are right! This wine is good." He took out ten coppers from his pocket. "I will take one barrel please."

Ten copper coins were too cheap for a barrel of wine that good, so the man didn't even think about haggling. He knew it was a steal.

Emmelyn and Maxim smiled and laughed so much when they gave free wine to people and sold the remaining of their wine at a cheap price. Seeing the happy faces around them who enjoyed their gifts made them feel happy too.

In less than one hour, all the barrels of wine except for one had been sold and their wagon was now empty. "It's always so easy to sell other people's goods," Maxim commented. "Now, let's call the old man and give him some bread. .

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From the author:

Long chapter today. I will write another one in a few hours. Also, I would like to say thank you to Maude Fluckiger.

Oh my god... Maude, I don't know how you can collect 104 golden tickets. Did you rob Willy Wonka? lol...

I am speechless and in awe. Thank you so much for voting your tickets to this book.

I will keep working hard and still aim to end this book by October. Crossing fingers. xx

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