Chapter 554 - Good Work

Sheng Li got ready and came out of the dressing room to the bed-chamber where Ying Lili was waiting for him.

"Will we go to the market in this appearance? Everyone will recognize us," Sheng Li stated.

"People know that their Crown Prince is coming this evening to meet them," Ying Lili asserted. She looked at herself and asked Sheng Li how she was looking.

"Good," Sheng Li plainly replied.

"Just good!" Ying Lili arched her brows and huffed. "I thought I dressed beautifully today," Ying Lili asserted and looked at her dress again.

"Words are less to describe your beauty. That's why I used a simple word. You also know how you look in my eyes," Sheng Li's words touched Ying Lili's heart. Her lips moved up into a smile when she heard Sheng Li.

"What have you planned? Why do people know that their Crown Prince will soon meet them?" Sheng Li queried.

"That you will know after reaching the market," Ying Lili replied.

"It can be risky to go out," Sheng Li expressed concern. "You know that danger always surrounds me," he asserted.

"And your wife knows how to fight that danger," Ying Lili replied and came near him. "I have made a promise to people that the Crown Prince will come to meet them," she said.

"You could have organized everything in the Palace. It's such a big palace," Sheng Li proclaimed.

"But there would be no fun in that," Ying Lili replied and caught the edge of Sheng Li's sleeve. She lowered her eyes. "Please, let's go. It will be fun," Ying Lili said and pouted.

Sheng Li chuckled. "Do not act like a kid. It is about our safety," he made her understand.

She lifted her head and said, "It means you will not go with me. People, especially children, were excited to meet you. I have promised them that they would get the chance to meet the Crown Prince. I made so many arrangements. It's fine. You can stay back. I will apologize to them."

"Wait, you will not go alone. You cannot apologize to the people. They also understand that the Crown Prince and the Crown Princess cannot come outside of the Palace whenever they want to," Sheng Li explained to Ying Lili.

"They are our people. A promise is a promise. Just because they are the people… of lower status than us, but they are the ones who will support us tomorrow. Also, some people came to the Palace a few days ago. They sent a message for the Crown Prince and the Crown Princess– a small event in which we need to be present. Commander Yang, upon my request, met them and discussed with them why they wanted to meet us," Ying Lili told him. "I did what people wished for. I thought it would be good to mingle with our people and learn about them."

Sheng Li contemplated for a while and asked, "Who has made the arrangements?"

"Commander Yang and Commander Sun. General Wang also helped them in providing high security in the main ground of the Capital. However, since he is injured, he cannot come today," Ying Lili answered.

"You know that I do not like it when I do not listen to you. However, you also know the fact that how much I am anxious about you," Sheng Li said and furrowed his eyebrows. He leaned down and kissed her cheek. They both peered at each other.

"I will go. I cannot let your promise get broken. I believe in the arrangements of Wang Hao and both Commanders. If they had listened to the Crown Princess, then there must be a reason," Sheng Li agreed to go with Ying Lili. She thanked him and the smile again appeared on her lips.

"Shall we leave then? It's already late," Ying Lili told him.

Sheng Li hummed and grasped her hand. They both walked out of the chamber while their main servants followed them.

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Nianzu put the brush and transcribed books inside his cloth bag. He was ready to leave for home when Quan Bo asked him if he would like to have a drink with them.

"Forgive me. I do not drink much. Also, I need to go home," Nianzu replied.

"It's a culture to drink with your colleagues at least once. Just have one drink and then leave. Others are also waiting for us," Quan Bo stated.

Nianzu put the bag around his shoulder and looked at him. "I would love to come, but my wife is waiting for me," Nianzu answered.

"Sister Chuntao can wait for a little longer. It is about one drink only. It will not be good if you are not present among us. Just have a greeting drink and then leave. Master Ru will also be there. Think about him at least," Quan Bo asserted.

"Oh. But Master Ru did not inform me," Nianzu stated.

"He has so much work to do. Moreover, he informed us yesterday when you were in the Police Bureau," Quan Bo affirmed. He came near to Nianzu and put his arm around his shoulder.

"Let's go," Quan Bo told him and the two came out of the bookshop. The workers were still there while Ru Gaoying had already left.

"Where do we need to go?" Nianzu asked. He could not refuse to go because they all had helped him. Also, Ru Gaoying would not like it if he ignored the request.

"The restaurant is in the market. It is a famous one," Quan Bo answered. Nianzu hummed and told him that he could not handle more drinks. So, he would only take one shot.

"Do not worry. Master Ru does not force anyone. But it will be good if you join us," Quan Bo stated and pulled his arm back. Nianzu nodded and smiled.

Nianzu realized instead of going to the main market; they had come to an isolated place. "Quan Bo, did you forget the route?" He asked and looked at him. To his surprise, there was a grim expression on Quan Bo's face. He had realized that something was off.

"What happened? Why did you lie?" Nianzu asked him.

"Forgive me, Nianzu. If I had not done this, then my family would have been at risk," asserted Quan Bo.

"You shall leave. You did good work. Your family is safe. Go and have fun with them," a voice echoed. Nianzu turned to look and saw Luo Zhen, Xie Tian, and Liu Shing.

"You shall leave, Quan Bo," Nianzu told him and tilted his head.. Quan Bo lowered his gaze and left from there.