Chapter 197

The King of Chu stood on the boat, finding it difficult not to notice Xiao Yunzhou in the crowd.

After all, the relationship between Jing Country and Chu State had been tumultuous since the previous generation.

The King of Chu had clashed with Xiao Yunzhou's father several times.

Xiao Yunzhou resembled his father, allowing the King of Chu to recognize him at a glance.

Xiao Yunzhou was in the same position; after ascending to the throne, he had obtained a portrait of the King of Chu from his father.

At this moment, just a fleeting glance in the crowd was enough for them to lock onto each other!

Two generations of monarchs, rulers of two countries, their gazes intersected.

In an instant, sparks flew as they read the meaning in each other's eyes.

The King of Chu quickly narrowed his eyes, softening his sharp gaze somewhat.

"Jing Country has made great progress. I never imagined that meditation could be used to govern a country, huh."

Xiao Yunzhou and the King of Chu tacitly returned downstream.

As night fell, two boats sailed from their respective territories towards the center of the river.

The two monarchs sat on their respective vessels, engaged in a battle of wits.

The King of Chu's first words couldn't help but mock Xiao Yunzhou's meditation-based governance.

But before Xiao Yunzhou could respond, the King of Chu cleared his throat and conceded slightly, "Today's dragon bone water wheel for irrigation in Jing Country is quite impressive."

Such praise would have been impossible a decade ago.

But now, faced with absolute technological superiority, Jing Country had achieved it!

Successfully making the proud King of Chu bow his head!

Xiao Yunzhou was moved, but quickly chuckled and pretentiously picked up his teacup, hiding his overly excited expression!

The King of Chu indeed observed Xiao Yunzhou closely, trying to discern his expression, but upon seeing his calmness, the King of Chu couldn't help but furrow his brow.

The King of Chu had to proactively bring up the next topic, "Has Jing Country truly found an otherworldly expert?"

He had heard that the heir of a mystical family possessed mastery over the five arts of mysticism: mountains, medicine, physiognomy, fortune-telling, and divination.

"Is this dragon bone water wheel also the result of the expert's guidance?" The King of Chu clearly coveted this expert, inadvertently revealing his eagerness.

Xiao Yunzhou took a pretentious sip of tea, "Indeed, there is an expert, but we didn't find her."

The Little Princess, his daughter, was reincarnated into his family, into Jing Country!

"Chu State need not harbor any hopes," Xiao Yunzhou chuckled, "The expert belongs to Jing Country; she won't help you."

[The King of Chu must be nearly sixty, right? To still have such interests, he's quite vigorous in his old age!]

Xiao Yunzhou, who had just taken a sip of tea, spat it out entirely.

"Cough, cough, cough!"

The King of Chu: "??" His face was bewildered.

Xiao Yunzhou waved his hand, "The wind was too strong, I choked."

[The roleplay itself wasn't the issue, but in his excitement, the King of Chu knocked over a nearby brazier, and a spark burned a coin-sized mark on his buttock!]

[Haha, it's still so funny to think about!] Xiao Chuchu couldn't contain her inner laughter.

But soon her little face also turned slightly red, [I'm just a baby, I shouldn't be seeing such adult scenes. It wasn't intentional; the King of Chu and the Queen said they had important matters to discuss, and I got curious.]

[Who would have thought that for 100 points, I'd exchange for a roleplay scene~]

[As a little baby, I was deceived by the King of Chu. It's all his fault. If it's roleplay, just say so, why claim to be 'discussing important matters'.]

Xiao Yunzhou listened, torn between laughter and tears, using tremendous self-control to maintain his expression.

Now, he could barely look at the gray-haired King of Chu directly.

Even a glance reminded him of his daughter's vivid mental descriptions!

The fox spirit and the scholar, what an beautifully awkward image.

Xiao Yunzhou cleared his throat softly, suppressing the urge to laugh. "Here's the deal: King of Chu, you'll perform three good deeds in our Jing Country. Consider it accumulating good karma and also showing your sincerity to the master."

"I'll go ask the master first thing tomorrow morning."

The King of Chu was taken aback.

Perform three good deeds in Jing Country?

For a monarch, this wasn't a difficult task. That very night, the King of Chu ordered his guards to help clear weeds along the shores of Jing Country, and even gave silver to random Jing Country citizens they encountered!

After completing the three deeds, the King of Chu, still somewhat skeptical, spoke to Ji Duan on the boat, "Who knows if this master is really capable? Xiao Yunzhou is quite cunning, tricking me into doing favors for Jing Country first!"

No sooner had he said this than a soldier rushed in from outside.

"Your Majesty, a message has arrived from the shore of Jing Country!"

A silk pouch was presented before the King of Chu.

As soon as he opened it and saw the first three characters that read 'fox spirit', the King's body stiffened, and his face quickly contorted.

Impossible!

How could anyone know about the emperor's bedroom affairs?

The King of Chu felt as if the master had him by the throat!