Chapter 703: Chapter 703: Official Family Chapter 703: Chapter 703: Official Family After finishing all the arrangements, Imperial Doctor Cheng bade farewell to the Prince and left first, as he needed to rush back to his residence to prepare the antidote.
After Imperial Doctor Cheng left, War Prince Long Rui remained in the room, sipping tea and looking around, seemingly searching for something.
Situ Yongjie carefully stayed by his side.
Inside the room, Situtu Qinger felt uneasy, thinking, “The doctor has left, why hasn’t this grotesque man left yet? Could he indeed be coveting her beauty, deliberately staying behind to get closer to her?”
The few people sitting in the room were very restrained because of Long Rui’s presence, not even daring to breathe too loudly; the room was so quiet that one could hear a pin drop.
Situ Yongjie looked up at the sky outside. It was already noon time, and he politely asked, “Prince, it is getting late. May I have the honor of having you dine at the General’s Mansion?”
“Hmm, that sounds good,” replied Long Rui heartily.
“Then I will go to the kitchen and give instructions,” said Situ Yongjie as he stood up.
“Does the General have many people at home? Let’s have them all come out and dine together later. I enjoy lively gatherings,” said the Prince.
“Yes,” Situ Yongjie hesitated for a moment, then quickly bowed his head in agreement.
It is no wonder he was astonished; in an official family, there are strict rules about males and females over the age of seven not being able to dine together at the same table.
However, given War Prince’s high authority, he did not dare to defy him and could only agree.
“I will go to the kitchen and order some dishes that the Prince loves to eat.”
After drinking her tonic, Madam Xie woke up feeling much refreshed.
Xuexue was keeping her company in the room, chatting.
A maid hurriedly entered, “Young Miss, the Old Master has summoned you to the main hall to dine with him.”
Since arriving at the General’s Mansion, this was the first time Situ Yongjie had called her to dine in the main hall.
“Is there something wrong?”
“The War Prince has arrived, and he specifically requested the presence of the masters of each courtyard.”
“Such an impressive figure. Let’s go meet him.” In her past life, Long Rui was a man shrouded in mystery, his power overshadowing even The Emperor, which incited the Emperor’s dissatisfaction. Fearing Long Rui’s growing influence, The Emperor had repeatedly sent assassins to pursue and kill him.
“Mother, go ahead and dine at noon without waiting for me. I will eat in the main hall,” Xuexue instructed, then stood up and said to the maid, “Lead the way.”
“Yes,” the maid replied promptly, taking the lead.
They took a long path through the intertwining garden; after about ten minutes, they arrived in the great hall.
“Old Master, the Young Miss has arrived,” the maid announced to everyone at the table, bowing respectfully.
“Hmm, you may leave.”
The maid bowed once more and then gracefully exited.
“Xuexue, come here to Daddy,” Situ Yongjie beckoned with his arm affectionately.
Xuexue glanced over and saw a man wearing a mask sitting at the table, understanding he must be the fabled Ghost King, or War Prince.
His story was known throughout Moli Country; not only was the War Prince extraordinarily skilled in martial arts, but he also had a natural genius for warfare. Every battle he led was a victory, and his reputation kept the aggressive neighbors at bay from invading Moli Country.
As Xuexue observed him, he too kept his gaze fixed intently on her.
Situ Yongjie said, “Xuexue, come here, let Dad introduce you; this is the famous War Prince of Moli Country.”