bestfiction Chapter 32 A rising tide lifts all boats
Chapter 32 A rising tide lifts all boats
After hearing Jiang Chuan Shang's agreement, the commander was overjoyed. His mouth was almost grinning from ear to ear, and he said "OK" three times in a row.
"Great, then Your Highness, please pack up quickly, I will send someone to pick you up later."
"Cough cough cough..." At this time, Jiang Chuan Shang suddenly covered his mouth with his hands and coughed softly a few times.
His eyes immediately fell on the fat maid who was still kneeling on the ground and was sweating profusely. It was obvious that the maid was very flustered and felt guilty.
Jiang Chuan Shang said in a weak voice, his eyes revealing a hint of helplessness and blame.
He didn't even bother to look at her, pointed at the fat maid, and said coldly: "I have a lowly slave who committed treason. Take him away."
"Ah, no, Your Highness, don't do this, I...I was wrong, I'm sorry, Your Highness, I won't dare to do it again, Your Highness..."
As the fat maid was being dragged away, she kept begging for mercy, her voice echoing throughout the room. However, as she was dragged further and further away, her voice finally disappeared.
The seemingly "weak" Jiang Chuan Shang raised his lips slightly and said softly: "Just listen, I don't have the energy to yell like her."
"..."
No one present dared to say a word.
After the commander and others put away the things they brought, the maid ran happily to Jiang Chuan Shang's side, ready to choose suitable clothes for him to go out.
"Your Highness, let me choose for you. To attend such an important occasion, you should wear the most solemn and gorgeous clothes."
As she spoke, the maid had already opened the closet, but she soon discovered that there were few clothes in the closet that could be considered formal.
Those cyan, blue and white clothes, although they had been washed countless times, still looked old, gray and dull in color. None of them met the requirements.
She forgot that her own princess was an unpopular princess. There were many people in the palace who relied on their power to gain power. When they saw that she was unpopular, they ignored her. She had gone to get the corresponding clothes, but was driven out or ignored. So she got nothing.
The salary was embezzled and spent by the fat maid, leaving no money left for buying things. Now the maid has many skills but nowhere to display them.
She said dejectedly, "Your Highness, there are no new clothes in the closet. What should we do?"
Jiang Chuan Shang was half lying on the bed taking a nap. He opened his eyes when he heard this. He didn't look sleepy at all. "Weren't you smart and eloquent just now? Why are you being stupid again?"
The maid laughed, looking even more silly, "In order to protect His Highness, I have no choice but to do my duty!"
"..."
Jiang Chuan Shang was silent for a moment, as if thinking about something, and continued, "Don't do this next time. Being stupid and stubborn is useless."
"No, I won't run away," the maid shook her head honestly. After hearing what Kawakami Jijun said, she was smart for once. She knew that "she" was tough on the outside but soft on the inside, so she immediately said excitedly, "Jijun, are you worried about me?"
"No one is worried about you, so you might as well go and see if there is any suitable clothing among today's rewards."
"You are indeed worried about me," the maid grinned and immediately went to the table to see if there were any suitable clothes.
After a period of patient searching, she finally found a ready-made set of clothes in the box. However, the color of this set of clothes was too bright and eye-catching. It was actually a long-skirted kimono in bright red, and it was the most popular style for women at the time.
"Your Highness, we've found it. Please try it on to see if it fits." Before she finished speaking, the maid had already carefully brought the clothes to Princess Kawakami for him to take a look.
Jiang Chuan Shang slowly got up from the bed, reached out to push the strands of hair that blocked his vision behind his ears, then he looked carefully at the clothes in the maid's hand, but his brows involuntarily frowned again.
The red robe embroidered with cranes was indeed very bright and attractive in color, but it did not seem suitable for a frail man like him to wear.
He couldn't help but ask, "Don't you have any other clothes?"
"Your Highness, there is indeed nothing left. This is the only piece of ready-made clothing." The maid shook her head gently, then placed the clothes on the edge of Jiangchuan's bed, and then quietly went out of the door to wait.
She knew in her heart that her prince never liked others to help him dress and he would not allow others to peek at him, so every time the prince changed his clothes, she would take the initiative to go to the door and wait.
Hearing the door close, Jiang Chuan Shang cast his eyes on the red kimono placed beside the bed. He stretched out his bony hands and gently pinched the corner of the clothes, then slowly unfolded the clothes.
The palms, which were originally as white as snow, now looked as smooth and delicate as the finest mutton-fat jade, and the whole person's complexion seemed to have improved a lot.
However, this kimono was obviously a women's style, and Jiangchuankami couldn't help but fall into deep thought.
But after hesitating for a moment, he finally decided to put it on and give it a try.
Since I'm going to pretend to be a woman anyway, what's the big deal about wearing women's clothes? Jiang Chuan Shang thought so.
I have to say that red really does bring out a person’s temperament.
Most people would look a bit tacky in such bright colors, and it would be difficult for them to control such bright colors. But Jiang Chuan Shang was different. After he put it on, he was not suppressed by the red color. Instead, the red color became a foil for his gorgeous appearance, which could only change his complexion from another angle and better modify his tall and slender body lines.
What a stunningly beautiful woman!
She was wearing a loose and elegant red crane kimono, standing gracefully. Her thin body was as graceful as a willow in the wind, swaying gracefully, which made people fall in love with her.
If it weren't for her tall stature that might arouse some doubts among people, who would have thought that such a beautiful and charming "she" was actually a man?
This gorgeous kimono seems to be tailor-made for "her", fitting "her" body perfectly and showing "her" temperament to the fullest.
Not only that, the originally slightly pale face also added a bit of rosy color because of the bright red color, making the whole person look even more delicate and charming.
Especially the teardrop mole at the corner of the eye, which is like the finishing touch, making her more charming and attractive. Just one glance at her will make people fall in love with her and cannot extricate themselves.
It seems that there is no one more beautiful than "her" in this world.
Everyone who has seen her true face is deeply attracted and can't help falling in love with her.
This kind of love is like a raging fire that never goes out. Even if one is ruthlessly rejected, one still remains obsessed with it and is even willing to do crazy things just to attract "her" cold and indifferent gaze to stay for a moment.
They willingly indulge in her charm and devote their souls to her without hesitation like moths to a flame.
This is Jiang Chuan Shang, the man with deadly magic.
It was as if God had specially created the evil nature of Tomie for him, making everything in the world pale in comparison.
He is Tomie Kawakami.
After everything was dressed, Jiang Chuan Shang picked up an exquisite wooden comb and carefully combed the hair that fell on his shoulders.
When he finished combing the last strand of hair and was about to step out, he suddenly stopped and an inexplicable feeling suddenly surged in his heart.
He always felt that there was something missing on his face.
Jiang Chuan Shang is very familiar with his appearance and knows how powerful its appeal and impact are.
It was because of this self-awareness that he realized that he needed to use a mask to cover his face at this moment.
With this thought in mind, Jiang Chuan Shang turned around, walked towards the pile of dazzling jewelry, and began to search through them.
Before long, a thin mask with gold tassels came into view.
It shimmers with a faint golden glow, has delicate tassels hanging from the edges, and feels almost weightless in the hand.
Jiang Chuan Shang put on the mask contentedly, and soon, the upper half of his face was perfectly covered, leaving only his ink-black eyes and the exquisite face underneath vaguely visible.
Everything was ready. Jiang Chuan Shang took a deep breath and slowly pushed open the door.
Outside the door, the commander had already arrived with his men and was waiting quietly with the maid.
Just when everyone was bored, they suddenly heard the sound of the door opening, and they all turned around to look.
In an instant, everyone was stunned, as if they were cast under a spell, standing there in a daze.
Princess Kawakami is so beautiful.
Although the golden mask covered half of her face, the lower half was still very delicate, with round and smooth lips that looked very soft. The red dress was as red as fire, and the mask that fit perfectly brought out the mysterious and alluring atmosphere.
Everyone present was stunned by her beauty and could not speak for a long time.
Jiang Chuan Shang looked at their stunned expressions and couldn't help but ask softly, "What's wrong? Is there any problem?"
The commander came back to his senses and wiped the corners of his lips to cover up. After not realizing that he had lost his composure, he spoke loudly, "It's nothing, it's nothing, Lord Ji. For the sake of your health, His Majesty has granted you permission to ride in a sedan chair. Please."
When he shouted in such a loud voice, the others woke up as if from a dream. They shook their chests and immediately became full of energy. They shook their bodies, all wanting to leave a good impression on Kawakami Hime-kun.
Jiang Chuan Shang nodded, and got into the sedan chair under the guidance of the maid.
The sedan arrived at its destination steadily, as if it was held up by an invisible force, without any shaking throughout the entire journey.
Jiang Chuan Shang curled up comfortably in the sedan like a lazy cat, enjoying this rare comfort and tranquility, and was even too lazy to move his body.
It was not until the maid called him softly twice that Jiang Chuanshan reluctantly got off the sedan chair.
He slowly opened his eyes and looked towards the front right gate of the Palace of Blessings. He saw servants standing in uniform on both sides, and no other guests were coming in or out.
The commander stood in front respectfully, leading Jiang Chuan to the palace.
Along the way, people cast curious and awed glances at him, but Jiang Chuanshang ignored them and followed the commander forward with steady steps.
Soon, they came to the designated seats and sat down.
This position is very close to the main seat, only about two meters away. It can be said that it is a treatment that only VIPs among VIPs can enjoy.
At this moment, there was no one sitting in the main seat, probably because His Majesty the Emperor had not yet arrived.
Jiang Chuan Shang thought to himself: "The ceremony hasn't started yet, it looks like we have to wait a little longer."
So, he sat in his seat dignified and elegant, looking around and the other people present seemingly casually.
His gaze was as sharp as an eagle's, yet extremely obscure, as if he had completely blended himself into this space, making it difficult for people to detect his presence.
Meanwhile, the looks from others were much more straightforward.
When this graceful and mysterious "woman" slowly walked over and took the first seat on the right side of the Emperor, the atmosphere on the scene suddenly became subtle.
After "she" sat down, people began to whisper to each other, secretly speculating about the background and identity of this sudden person.
Jiang Chuan Shang was also observing everything silently. His eyes inadvertently swept across the opposite side and suddenly stopped.
There sat a man in a white hunting robe. His face looked so familiar. Wasn't he the man he had just met and helped?
There is no doubt that this person is Abe Haruaki.
However, the situation was urgent at the time, and Jiangchuan had not yet opened his mouth to ask the other party's name. Now that he has changed into another set of clothes and put on a mask, will this famous Onmyoji still be able to recognize him?
Egawakami was indeed a little curious, and as he was speculating, his eyes met Abe Haruaki's.
Abe Haruaki's gaze was the same as his temperament, just as gentle as jade. He looked at the red-dressed "highness" opposite him, and the thin figure immediately reminded him of the princess he had met before coming here.
It's "she".
Thinking of this, Abe Haruaki noticed "her" gaze and smiled back.
Jiang Chuan Shang seemed to be shy and lowered his eyes.
The entire hall was packed with people, every seat was occupied, everyone was whispering to each other, it was as noisy and bustling as a vegetable market.
However, at this moment, there were still some empty seats waiting for the owner to arrive. One of them was next to Abe Haruaki, who was wearing a pure white hunting robe.
When His Majesty arrived in person and all the ministers paid their respects, the empty seat was still not occupied.
The Emperor, who was sitting on the golden chair, frowned slightly and asked, "Why hasn't the Yin-Yang Master Ashiya Doman arrived yet?"
His tone was as calm as water, making it difficult to guess what emotions were contained in it.
At this time, a man in the crowd who was close to Ashiya Doman stepped forward and bowed, explaining to the Emperor:
"Your Majesty, please calm down. Please forgive me for making a bold guess. Perhaps Lord Daoman has put all his efforts into this Taoist competition and is carefully preparing amazing treasures, so he has been delayed for a while. From what I have seen, I believe he will arrive here soon."
His Majesty the Emperor nodded, stroked his beard, and said calmly, "Then let's wait for him."
As soon as he finished speaking, a figure flashed from the doorway. He strode over with big strides, his tied-up hair floating behind his head, looking unruly.