39 The Masters And The Minions

The many people walking down below the market street and the voices of the people sitting inside the tavern made the atmosphere very lively. Although Chinua is not familiar with Tanggolian's customs, she finds that she enjoys this environment very much. She loves seeing the smiles on people's faces when they talk. She noticed that Tanggolian often smiled when they spoke, which made the conversation livelier. Sitting on the upper floor of the tavern, looking at the plates of food on the table opposite Ge Ming, Chinua didn't know what to say.

Ge Ming looked at Chinua with a smile and said, "Are these dishes not to your liking?"

Chinua looked at Ge Ming and said, "I am not familiar with the taste and smell."

Ge Ming said, "Most of the dishes I ordered are meat dishes. You are not familiar with the dishes, you can try them, and maybe there are some dishes you like." He smiled and picked up a piece of meat with chopsticks and put it in Chinua's bowl. "When I first went to Hmagol, I didn't like the food either, but it turns out I really like fermented mare's milk."

Chinua said, "Many southerners don't like it." She saw that Wang Yong did not sit down but stood beside Ge Ming. "Why don't you sit down?"

Wang Yong said, "I am not allowed to sit at the same table as my master."

Chinua said, "I don't understand why servants can't eat at the same table as their master. There is no difference in Hmagol. Personally, I think it doesn't matter whether they are servants or not, but if they have served you since childhood and are the people you trust most; you should allow them to share the same table while eating."

Ge Ming said, "Chinua is very wise."

Chinua said, "Sorry, I forgot your name."

Ge Ming teased, "Really? You forgot my name, how hurtful is that? I keep thinking, since I haven't forgotten you, you will remember me." He chuckled. "My name is Ming."

Chinua asked, "I'm sorry, I'm not good at remembering names. I only remember your face, not your name."

Ge Ming asked, "I asked you to come to Tanggolia with me back then, but you refused at that time. Why did you suddenly decide to come to Tanggolia now? Are you here for a military inspection?" He took a sip from his teacup, but still looking at Chinua.

Chinua said, "After I released you. I was severely punished and exiled to the south. I am now a common citizen. And you, are you still spying for Tanggolia's army?"

Ge Ming smiled and said, "I retired from the army when I came back, and I am an ordinary citizen just like you."

Their eyes met, and both knew in their hearts that they were lying, but then, they discovered that only people who think alike can understand each other's conversation and companionship. While their conversations were white lies, they seemed to know each other well enough that they didn't ask too many questions or cross each other's personal boundaries.

After talking for two hours and trying more than two dozen different foods and desserts, Chinua discovered that there were some foods that she absolutely loved. Of all the dishes, Beggar Chicken is her favorite. She also loves many of the desserts she has tried.

Chinua said, "I think I have a sweet tooth. I like almost all the desserts you order. There is no such thing in Hmagol. If we want something sweet, it is honey water or melted honey. I wish Khunbish and Khenbish could taste these delicacies."

Ge Ming said, "I asked the cook to prepare some for you to take back. When are you leaving?"

"Oh, then I'll thank you first," Chinua said. She put together a piece of dessert and ate a little. "I don't know yet, but as soon as we find some peanut seeds, we'll be off."

Ge Ming said, "Peanut seeds? Why are you looking for those seeds?"

Chinua said, "I wanted to try growing peanut seeds, but there were no peanut seeds in the south, so I took the risk and came to Tanggolia."

Ge Ming smiled and said, "Oh, how much do you want?"

Chinua said, "I don't know, maybe one or two bags."

Ge Ming asked, "Why do you want peanut seeds all of a sudden?"

Chinua looked at Ge Ming and said, "If I tell you, you cannot laugh."

Ge Ming smiled and nodded. "I promised that I will not laugh," he said.

Chinua said, "I found that there is nothing to do in the south. At least I should learn to grow peanuts." She laughed. "But I couldn't find any peanut seeds, and then I got lost and got separated from the man who was supposed to be my guide."

Ge Ming said, "Shall I help you find peanut seeds?"

Chinua looked up and said, "Well, if you want, I'll be happy to take it."

"Out! Out!"

Loud shouts from below the tavern.

The shopkeeper rushed over and said, "Dear sir, you drove away my customers, what about the bills owed?"

Wen smiled and said, "Do you know who will dine in your restaurant? Our young master decided to dine in your ugly tavern, you should be happy." He put his hand under his shirt and handed the owner a gold ingot. "Our young master is having dinner with Lady Hui. Go and tell everyone sitting upstairs to leave now."

The innkeeper, "But they have already started to eat."

Wen said, "I don't care. Men." He looked back at the ten soldiers." Go tell those people to leave, if they don't want to, just drag them out. "

"Yes." The ten guards responded and hurried upstairs.

Ge Ming said, "Why don't you accompany me today, and I'll get your peanut seeds for you?"

Chinua said, "Even so, I have to go back and tell my men, so they don't have to worry about me."

Ge Ming said, "Okay...try this, this is my favorite dessert."

Chinua grabs the cake from Ge Ming, and as Chinua is about to eat the dessert, ten guards rush upstairs and start removing people from their table. One of the guards rushed to Chinua and Ge Ming's table.

The guard slammed his right palm on the table, and the plates on the table collided with each other, making a sound of collision. "You three get out." He pointed at Chinua, Ge Ming, and Wang Yong and shouted.

Ge Ming looked up at the guard and said, "What reason do you have to drive other customers away?"

The guard shouted, "The young master invites Lady Li to dinner, therefore, everyone must leave at once."

Chinua said, "Your master and Lady Li can only occupy one table at most, why bother driving everyone else away, it's unreasonable."

The guard shouted, "Unreasonable or not, it doesn't matter. The only important thing is that when our young master is eating, no one should be inside."

Chinua scoffed, "In this case, he should eat at home. This will relieve a lot of trouble for others."

The guard said angrily, "You still dare to argue."

The guard reached out and grabbed Chinua's hair to drag her out, but Chinua quickly bent back slightly, grabbed the guard's right hand, and stretched out her left hand for the dagger at her waist. As soon as Chinua put the guard's hand on the table, she drew out her daggers with her left hand and stabbed the guard's hand on the table. Chinua's left foot hit the guard's right leg, causing the guard to fall to the table. Chinua drew out the dagger and kicked the guard hard in the stomach. The guard backed up again and again and slammed into Wen.

Chinua looked angrily at the men standing in front of her. "I hate minions who think they are above the law," she said.

Wen looked at Chinua madly. He said angrily, "You dare to hurt the guards of the Xin family?" He stared at Chinua, gritted his teeth, and grinned back and forth between his lips.

Chinua pointed at Wen with her dagger and said, "If you dare to hurt the citizens, I dare to hurt you." She looked at Wen angrily.

Ge Ming stood up and stood beside Chinua. Fanning his fan and smiled at Wen and his guards. He smiled and said, "His hand is injured, which is reasonable. He caused it himself, and no one can be blamed for his injury, but himself." He turned to Wang Yong. "I'll leave them to you." He looked at Chinua and smiled. "Let's finish our meal before we go, He grabbed Chinua's hand and pulled her back to the table.

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While Chinua and Ge Ming were eating, Wang Yong started fighting with the guards. Wang Yong kicked the guard down the stairs. He grabbed Wen by the collar and started dragging him downstairs. As soon as he went downstairs, he dragged Wen to the ground, stepped on Wen's chest, and Zhiyuan led Lan Fen into the tavern.

Zhiyuan looked at Wang Yong and said with a smile, "Oh, I didn't know you were here."

Wen pleaded, "Young master, please help me."

Zhiyuan said indifferently, "Wen, there are many people who you could have offended why did you want to offend him and his master?" He shook his head. "Tsk...tsk...tsk...you deserve it." He looked at his men. "Let's find another restaurant." He put his hands behind his back and led Lan Fen outside.

After walking out of the tavern, Lan Fen looked at Zhiyuan and asked, "Who is he? Why are you afraid of him?"

Zhiyuan said, "I'm not afraid of him. I'm afraid of offending the person sitting upstairs."