Chapter 93

Ye Chu knew that Bai Xuan couldn't stay here for long. If someone found out about the white leopard, it wouldn't be long before they tracked her down. Ye Chu couldn't stay in Yao City for long, but he also couldn't abandon Bai Xuan and Yaoyao.

Ye Chu was a bit afraid that Bai Xuan wouldn't agree, which would give him a headache. The Imperial City was one of the places Ye Chu knew best. If Bai Xuan didn't want to go to the Imperial City, he wouldn't know where to take her. Qingmi Mountain was a good place, but Ye Chu couldn't take them there.

However, to Ye Chu's relief, Bai Xuan actually agreed after a moment of silence.

Since he had made up his mind, Ye Chu began to prepare. Ye Chu naturally wouldn't go to the Imperial City with Qing Wenting and the others. With Ye Jingyun there, Ye Chu had some reservations. If this woman went to the Imperial City and told the Ye family that he was there, who knew what kind of trouble it would cause.

There weren't many things Ye Chu was afraid of, but he was particularly afraid of facing Ji Die.

Of course, Ye Chu didn't hide the news of going to the Imperial City from Pang Shao. Pang Shao was very surprised by this sudden decision, thinking that Ye Chu had always been unwilling to go to the Imperial City before. How could he change his mind so quickly?

Of course, Pang Shao was very happy about Ye Chu going to the Imperial City. This meant there would be more fun. He promised to give Ye Chu a grand welcome when he arrived. Then he turned and left, preferring to return to the Imperial City with Qing Wenting rather than stay with Ye Chu. After all, there were many beautiful women on that ship, and even if he couldn't have them, it was still a feast for the eyes.

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Not long after Pang Shao left Yao City, Ye Chu set off for the Imperial City with Bai Xuan and Yaoyao. To take care of Yaoyao, Ye Chu bought a carriage and joined a merchant caravan heading to the Imperial City. The journey from Yao City to the Imperial City would take time, but with Bai Xuan and Yaoyao's company, Ye Chu didn't find it boring. Days passed one by one, and after half a month, Ye Chu's innate realm had completely stabilized.

"Is Miss Bai Xuan here?" A familiar voice sounded as Ye Chu was playing with Yaoyao.

Hearing this voice, Ye Chu couldn't help but smirk at Bai Xuan and said, "Sister Bai Xuan, your charm is really great. You've rejected him several times, but he still won't give up."

This sentence made Bai Xuan's face turn red, and she glared at Ye Chu. Looking through the carriage, she saw a man in fine clothes standing opposite the carriage. Bai Xuan felt somewhat helpless.

This man was a major shareholder in the merchant caravan, named You Jinglun. A few days ago, he had seen Bai Xuan and was stunned by her beauty. Since then, he had been trying to invite her every day. However, Bai Xuan wasn't interested in him and ignored him completely.

"The journey has been tiring and rushed. I'm sure Miss Bai Xuan hasn't had a good meal. I just asked the caravan's chef to prepare some good food. Please join me, Miss Bai Xuan!" You Jinglun called out from outside the carriage.

Bai Xuan was about to refuse, but Ye Chu shook his head to stop her. "Sister Bai Xuan, aren't you being too harsh? It's rare for someone to offer to improve our living conditions, and you're going to cruelly refuse. Even if you don't consider Yaoyao's young age and growing body, you should consider that I haven't been eating well or sleeping well recently."

Bai Xuan almost burst out laughing, thinking, "You haven't been eating well or sleeping well? You sleep like a log every night, and Yaoyao has to wake you up every morning."

"Auntie! I'm hungry!" Yaoyao blinked her lively eyes and looked at Bai Xuan pitifully.

Seeing how quickly Yaoyao was swayed by Ye Chu, Bai Xuan could only nod helplessly. Ye Chu and Yaoyao immediately became happy. Ye Chu climbed out of the carriage and smiled at You Jinglun. "Mr. You, you're not just preparing lunch for Sister Bai Xuan, right? Yaoyao and I are hungry too. Can we join you?"

You Jinglun naturally didn't want anyone to disturb them, but he knew it was impossible to have a private date with Bai Xuan without Ye Chu and Yaoyao. He forced a smile and said, "Of course, I've prepared for Mr. Ye and Yaoyao as well."

"Then I'll thank you on behalf of Sister Bai Xuan!" Ye Chu laughed and dragged Yaoyao out of the carriage, heading straight for You Jinglun.

Bai Xuan had no choice but to follow Ye Chu out of the carriage and join them.

Seeing that Bai Xuan had finally agreed, You Jinglun was overjoyed. He walked beside Bai Xuan and said flatteringly, "Miss Bai Xuan, what else do you like to eat? I'll ask the chef to add it for you."

"Oh! Sister Bai Xuan likes a lot of things!" Before Bai Xuan could speak, Ye Chu took the initiative to say, "Pig's trotters, goose tongue, turtle, bird's nest, lamb heart, dog meat... Oh, right, Sister Bai Xuan loves bok choy the most!"

Ye Chu rattled off more than ten dishes in one breath. You Jinglun's face turned awkward, and he cursed inwardly: "Damn! Do you think we're in a restaurant? Do we have all these things?"

"Um, we're on a journey, so we didn't prepare that many ingredients." You Jinglun smiled awkwardly. "We only have a few of these, the rest..."

"I thought you had prepared a lot of good things, but it's just a few. How can you have the nerve to invite us, Sister Bai Xuan?" Ye Chu sighed. "Well, we'll make do."

"..." You Jinglun took a deep breath, trying hard not to lose his temper. He was a man who enjoyed life, so he had brought the most food of anyone in the caravan. But to be mocked like this, saying they would "make do"? If it weren't for Bai Xuan, he would have kicked them out long ago.

Seeing Ye Chu and Yaoyao sitting down and starting to eat, Bai Xuan couldn't help but chuckle to herself, "Mr. You, don't listen to Ye Chu's nonsense. I'm already very satisfied with this."

This sentence made You Jinglun's heart bloom. He smiled and said, "As long as Miss Bai Xuan is happy!"

While Bai Xuan and You Jinglun were making small talk, Ye Chu and Yaoyao were already digging in. By the time they sat down, You Jinglun found the table in a mess. Except for a plate Ye Chu had set aside for Bai Xuan, all the other plates were empty.

Only the plates in front of Yaoyao and Ye Chu were piled high with food.

"Mr. You, what are you standing there for? Eat..." Ye Chu, biting into a pig's trotter, waved for You Jinglun to sit down and eat.

You Jinglun took a deep breath, trying to calm down. Looking at the empty plates in front of him, he wanted to curse. All the food was piled in front of the three of them. What was he supposed to eat?

Bai Xuan couldn't help but laugh and cry at the same time, but she had no choice. She glanced at You Jinglun, thinking, "You're unlucky to have run into Ye Chu."

"Hehe, no need, I'm not hungry today..." You Jinglun forced a smile, his stomach growling.

"Then we won't be polite!" Ye Chu really thought he wasn't hungry and started eating with Bai Xuan.

This feast didn't take long. When Ye Chu was almost done, he asked Bai Xuan, "Sister Bai Xuan, are you full?"

Seeing Bai Xuan nod, Ye Chu wiped Yaoyao's lips and stood up, smiling. "Thank you for the meal, Mr. You. I'll definitely return the favor next time. Hehe, goodbye!"

With that, Ye Chu dragged Bai Xuan away.

Watching Ye Chu drag Bai Xuan away, You Jinglun's good temper couldn't hold. His face turned dark, and he suddenly roared, "Stop right there!"

This angry shout immediately drew the attention of the others in the caravan. They all looked over, wondering who dared to provoke You Jinglun. This guy wasn't someone to be trifled with.

Ye Chu pretended not to hear the angry shout and turned to You Jinglun, smiling. "Mr. You, are you talking to me?"

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