The Flower Of War

Chapter 50: Shicuan Hot Pot

Black shadows with sturdy posture slowly looked closer entering the courtyard with a rustle of their leather shoes.

Two smaller postures flowed behind five strapping men in security uniform, sweeping the floor with the tip of their dark blue gowns waving quietly.

Entering the doorway, there were three maids of Wu Xiao who were welcoming on the left right side of the door by lowering their heads, the five warriors glanced lazily before stepping further towards a chair in the middle of the room which revealed a fairly tall figure of a lady dressed in pink who looked to be standing gracefully with a round fan covering half the face whiteness.

"Welcome gentlemen. Please sit down."

Their leader immediately sat down together with Wu Xiao and without making any small talk immediately opened his firm tone, "We Qiu Wang region security officers are carrying out a noble order from His Majesty the Emperor to search for the whereabouts of a fugitive woman who has the potential to endanger the security of the country and trigger state riots. Cooperation please!"

Wu Xiao silently clenched tightly onto the palm hiding behind the cloth of his arm until his knuckles turned white. Then replied lightly and a slightly raised voice, "Please submit, Sir."

The leader of the group leaned his body slightly. "What's your name?"

"This lowly name is Ji HongYi, the daughter of the Ji family from Yan Cheng city of ZhangWu country. I came here because I was interested in learning the art of making tea which is the expertise of the citizens of Qiu Wang."

The attendant nodded and continued with his men unrolling the one on which was a woman in armor with a pair of sharp eyes, sword-pointed eyebrows, and a firm nose line. It's hideous!

"We're looking for this woman .. Did Miss ever see her?"

Wu Xiao looked closely at the painting of the woman who looked almost similar to Yiu before shaking her head softly full of innocence, "No."

The officer did not immediately believe because his ears were too saturated to hear the same confession constantly from every house they had gone through.

The officer opened his mouth again, "How many maids are there?"

Simultaneously the rest of the soldiers spread through the entire house anticipating if anyone was hiding.

Wu Xiao silently cursed softly inwardly, "How could I forget about the female servant?!"

He was silent for a moment full of solemnity inversely proportional to his brain is hot looking for an excuse.

"We've only been here for three days in such a hurry. On the way here we took a short afternoon rest in the forest not so far from the city but we were robbed by a group of armed men and I only cared about running ... So we are the ones who managed to save ourselves. Some of my precious tea bags were also seized, I was too sad and surprised even I almost had not had time to browse the market to buy some slaves. So ... so .. this lowly one begs the mercy of the wise Master."

The attendant furrowed his brows downwards hearing a slightly coquettish voice and upon seeing his comrade's soft-shaken face he continued, "Then we will check the male servant. Everyone please take off your clothes!"

Yiu who was in the corner of the room with a few others raised his head spontaneously, Too surprised to almost stagger back.

Wu Xiao glanced at him a little before faltering as a time-traveler thought, "A-aiyo .. b-how could you sassy it! This lowly servant is a woman!"

"Just a man's servant."

"No! Ah no. .. It's just that I'm still too small and innocent, please change it to be a little more polite to appreciate this weak host."

His tone sounded so soft with a slight hoarse voice that it somehow sounded as if he was about to cry even though the truth was that Wu Xiao was choking on his own vocal cords.

The attendant was slightly stunned with a white face that was now slightly flushed, looking at the beautiful girl who was almost crying because of her actions, a little heartless feeling arose in his heart.

The attendant stood up and drew closer to Wu Xiao who was still downcast, slowly his rough fingers raised the chin making them look at each other for a moment, "Alright I trust this Beautiful Miss but I can't shirk the task ... So what about looking at faces?"

Treated like that, Wu Xiao felt like hitting the rotten face of that damn officer. However, with a heavy heart he again undoes his intentions then nods in agreement without saying.

The four officers immediately checked the waiter in the room and the two female attendants walked over to Wu Xiao, brought their faces closer and observed every inch of Wu Xiao's facial curves.

Wu Xiao's entire life had never felt this humiliating! He had never been close to any woman and now the two women standing too close to him made him catch his breath and be fixated with cold sweat pouring down his back.

He felt like vomiting right now!

On the other hand, Yiu tried as quietly as possible to see the attendant who was getting closer to him, the male attendant scanned his face and fell a little silent as he opened the painting and spread it beside Yiu's face.

Taking turns looking closely between the face and the painting, Yiu tried as calmly as possible to keep the look of his face.

"Do you have a sister?" the officer exclaimed at Yiu. Spontaneous Yiu shook his head.

"You look similar but different .... You have a thin beard," said the man as he stroked Yiu's beard briefly to make sure.

"We are different, Mr. ... I really don't know who Miss Ying is."

The attendant looked a little foolish and quickly concluded superficially by not not noticing the leak from Yiu who mentioned his own name then passed away.

Yiu breathed a sigh of relief.

After finding nothing they immediately raised their feet to the next route.

Wu Xiao who was standing in the doorway immediately closed the door rudely and immediately cursed, "Damn it! How dare they! Weepy! I'll reply a thousand times!!"

Yiu approached with shaky steps, his legs slightly limp for a moment. Wu Xiao immediately picked up the handkerchief on his sleeve and gripped Yiu's chin spontaneously, rubbing his chin and cheeks until slightly flushed.

"How dare they touch your face! They have no right! Who do they think they are?!"

Then who do you think you are?!, inner Yiu.

Yiu felt his face getting hotter immediately slapping Wu Xiao's hand down while trying to resuscitate him.

Wu Xio slightly flinched, circulating his gaze sweeping around who were staring at him full of question marks. Her face turned pale and violently said, "Help me remove this damn makeup! You guys get back to work!"

A blamm!

Wu Xiao closed the rough door and sat himself on the edge of his bedroom bed with a complicated face like a child who was sulking.

Yiu pulled down the tip of his eyebrow. "What's wrong with you?"

"Nothing!"

Yiu rolled her eyes while shrugging both shoulders indifferently, walked outside the room and returned carrying a basin filled with warm water with a white cloth draped over the side of the basin before thrusting it at Wu Xiao, "Clean your face."

Wu Xiao slightly flinched and looked up then nodded.

"Yes! Drown yourself!"

His hand immediately outstretched took the basin in Yiu's hand and ....

Byrrs ....

Yiu spontaneously grabbed Wu Xiao's hair, making him look up.

"Are you crazy?!"

Wu Xiao took a big breath, turning his head with a cengo face. Yiu did not understand what was going on with her. However, was Wu Xiao planning to commit suicide? His brain was already wanting to unite with the ocean!

Wu Xiao shook his head quickly making the water droplets on his face splatter in all directions after which smiled cengo towards Yiu.

"Well? ... Oh a-a-I eh is her makeup gone?"

Yiu felt her behavior was a little strange but chose not to think about it and shook her head elaborately then denounced, "You look terrible."

Wu Xiao again buried his face several times making the water splash back in all directions while exclaiming, "Why can't it go away?! What are you doing with my face!"

Yiu was at the peak of his patience. "You're stupid what how! Cleaning your face just can't!"

Yiu's hand moved to take the white cloth and dipped it into the basin then squeezed it. Pulling Wu Xiao's face to face him with a bit of roughness then gently cleaning Wu Xiao's face skillfully.

Wu Xiao pecked for a while, his face looking slightly flushed perhaps due to the effect of the warm water washing his face.

His gaze could not be separated from Yiu's face which was seriously washing his face. He blinked a few times to make sure this was real or just a delusion.

Realizing this was not part of his fantasy, Wu Xiao felt his heart somehow spur so fast, and a strange and unfamiliar feeling permeated his entire body like lightning.

What the hell happened to me? he thought he didn't understand.

"Well done. Now you change your clothes. Don't tell me you don't know how!"

Yiu moved while carrying the basin with him and immediately went out of the room leaving Wu Xiao alone who had become quiet near Yiu.

Next day.

Wu Xiao and Yiu visited the city market with their disguised clothes, walked through the market to investigate the situation of the city and get a clue about the two jade Qiu Wang.

"Want to eat and warm yourself up?" Wu Xiao suddenly made a sound and their footsteps came to a halt in the quite famous restaurant in the capital area.

Yiu nodded and the two stepped in. In the doorway, a servant was seen immediately directing them at the table by the fireplace saying, "These two Young Masters want to order what?"

Yiu took off his fur robe and replied without taking his eyes off his coat, "One Sichuan Hotpot only."

"Experts are spicy, please," Wu Xiao added.

The waiter nodded and immediately left after pouring warm tea into the cup for the two.

Not waiting for long their order arrived due to the condition of the restaurant that is not too crowded. The waiter began to arrange the dishes and put the cutlery set neatly on the table.

Wu Xiao felt a little astonished and asked, "Why is this place so lengthened? Isn't this restaurant number one in town?"

The waiter finished and immediately crouched down under Wu Xiao before replying lightly, "What is the newcomer Master? The state of the capital is not safe because of the sudden takeover of royal power. The emperor's son-in-law's policy made it difficult for the people and eventually made some tourists lose interest in visiting Qiu Wang."

Wu Xiao started playing his part. "really?! Then, can you tell me how it all happened? We just arrived here from Zhang Wu."

The waiter was a little nervous as it was suddenly thrust out with such a sensitive question.

Seeing the doubt on his face, Wu Xiao immediately took out the silver money from his shirt making the servant's expression slightly surprised.

"This news is too sensitive if any soldier hears it we will all be put to death that very second" he replied in an awkward nervous tone.

Wu Xiao sighed and took out two more silver coins, the servant's eyes sparkling brightly. He spoke as he put a piece of silver into his arm, "Ahaha there's no need to bother, Mister, I'm happy to tell you."

The servant told of the bird circulating in broad outline from the beginning of Liu Yu's arrival to the day of the announcement of the emperor's replacement under the pretext of Emperor Wang who fell ill after learning of the news that Princess Ying was the one who had died betray and kill all Liu Yu's brothers.

The Emperor died allegedly out of shock and shock to learn that his beloved daughter was planning a coup on the family of her future husband, plus the fact that the two princes suddenly disappeared after the death of the emperor.

This news spread very quickly. However, the people considered that Liu Yu only made up fictional stories to rule the kingdom.

Although not a few also sided with Liu Yu. This condition causes community rifts and other social conflicts that continue to occur.

"How did they suddenly disappear?" Yiu cut the story.

The servant's eyebrows were wrinkled. "According to the news that circulated the two had a chance to argue with His Highness Liu Yu and a debate about what, no one knows for sure."

He thought for a moment before continuing, "Some were saying about His Highness betraying Qiu Wang and some were saying the two princes were the masterminds behind the tragedy of the massacre of Bai Qing Liu's Royal family by making their younger brother as their dollies. His Majesty came here to settle the score and eventually the two fled north but headed where no one knew."

Wu Xiao's hand quietly clasped Yiu's hand that was already clenched under the table, trying to enter Yiu's hand gap so that this girl next to him did not injure his own hand.

The rough fingers entered Yiu's crevices and grasped them tightly while signaling that he was with her so that she would not have to worry or fear.

The expressions of the two still remained calm as if they were very interested in the story, as if it was a legendary royal fairy tale.

Their fingers intertwined with each other channeling strong feelings for Yiu. Wu Xiao felt clear about everything and exclaimed, "Alright you can go back to work."

The waiter hurried away and the two then ate a hot pot with a strong aroma of spices soaring high and there was a filling of sliced beef, chicken and lamb next to the stove.

Yiu paused for a moment, feeling familiar with this cuisine. His brother, Prince Huang, really likes this spicy hot pot dish Shicuan. The thoughts of the past come constantly as if attacking his empty mind.

Too dissolved by that beautiful memory, Yiu accidentally dropped his chopsticks, spontaneously Yiu lowered his head to retrieve them even though Wu Xiao had already reacted quickly by asking for a new set of chopsticks.

Whatisit?

Yiu grabbed a small phoenix-shaped pendant that looked glisteningly hidden hanging at the foot of the table. He was a little dazed and chose to show it to Wu Xiao.

"I know where they are!"

TB

**I'm sorry that I disappeared suddenly because I was focusing on UTBK so I didn't have time to take care of the story hehe. Duibuqi, in the future maybe once a week.😉

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