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Chapter 818: Come Back Again at Night

Chapter 818: Chapter 818: Come Back Again at Night

The sky had darkened, and as candles were lit in the Emperor’s chamber, Nan Feng entered to see an Emperor dressed in commoner’s attire.

It was just like the first time she had seen him, except this time he was clad in white, and since he was so handsome, he looked like the young master of a wealthy family at first glance.

"Your Majesty, for what matter have you summoned Nan Feng?" Nan Feng bowed, then asked.

The Emperor, smiling, invited Nan Feng to rise. "I’ve been eating at the Governor Mansion for a while now, and I’ve grown a bit tired of it. Plus, during this time, local ministers have accompanied me, following itineraries they set up long ago. But it seems to me that since I am on a Southern Tour, I ought to make an undercover visit, to delve into the common people’s lives, listen to their thoughts. Lady Nan Feng is from this province; you know this area well. So, I would like you to show me around the city, try the local specialties of the province, and understand a bit about the people’s livelihoods and sentiments."

"But now that it’s late," said Nan Feng, "the people out and about are those who are out for fun."

"That’s exactly right. The more people are out playing, the more it shows that the common people have solved the problem of food and clothing and are now aware of the need for leisure."

"..."

Walking side by side on the street, the Emperor, in plain clothes, and Nan Feng, were followed by several equally inconspicuous guards, appearing to be an ordinary couple out for a stroll.

And the streets of the Provincial City were always bustling, just as much at night.

In her current role practically acting as a tour guide, Nan Feng took her duty seriously. As they walked, she began to explain: "This street is considered the busiest in the Provincial City. The shops on both sides here sell specialties from within the province. Look at these fabrics; they’re a unique craft from our province, known as Resonant Gauze, made in muddy fields. They’re favored by ladies from wealthy families..."

The Emperor simply nodded, indicating he was listening.

"The street ahead is the food street, selling typical snacks from the province, such as the specialty Beggar’s Chicken, Fire Flame Goose, Kung Fu Fish, and so on."

The Emperor then said, "Let’s try some."

""

Here’s what Nan Feng was thinking: the Emperor was used to eating exquisite delicacies, and taking him to a fancy restaurant wouldn’t offer anything new to his palate. So, instead, she decided to take him to a street-side food stand to eat beef offal.

"Your Majesty, you can pick whatever you want to eat; you boil what you take yourself here."

Nan Feng thought hot pot was a good choice, as you could simply throw whatever you wanted to eat into the pot.

But the Emperor was clearly not used to it, and since Mao Zhen, the imperial doctor, couldn’t eat with the Master, the Emperor looked awkward and clumsy.

Nan Feng, having no choice, picked out some items for him and hurled them all into the pot.

Watching Nan Feng skillfully prepare food for him, the Emperor was delighted. This was the first time this young woman had provided such personal service, so the Emperor did not mind whether Nan Feng boiled pig brains or intestines for him; he ate with great pleasure.

...

Long San thought that if Nan Feng was with the Emperor, then she should be at the Governor Mansion right now.

He had acquaintances inside the mansion, so he sent someone to inquire and learned that Nan Feng was indeed there. Hence, he decided to visit in person.

Having assisted the Emperor in the past in quashing Qin Kun, the Emperor had even sent the imperial doctor to treat him as a token of gratitude. Hence, Long San thought that if he went to see the Emperor, His Majesty would definitely not ignore him.

Long San had sent someone during the day to inquire and heard that the Emperor went to inspect the dikes and embankments, and Nan Feng had gone as well, leading him to plan a visit in the evening.