Dan Tie

Chapter 105 Facing the Law, Escape is Impossible

"Your Highness!" the guards hurried to salute.

"You didn't see two grown people like us standing here? What kind of patrol work are you doing?" Liang Rujing asked angrily.

"Are you all blind?" the patrol captain berated his subordinates. "How can you patrol with such eyesight? If you don't want to do it, just say so!"

"We were wrong, please punish us, Your Highness." The guards, very cooperatively, apologized and pleaded.

As subordinates, it was their duty to draw fire for their boss and take the blame.

"Grandma Li, report to my father later and fine them one month's salary each!" Liang Rujing said angrily.

Entrusting the imperial palace to such people, what safety could be guaranteed?

The guards were utterly crestfallen!

Damn it!

This isn't how it's supposed to work!

Can the Liang family's business even be done properly anymore?

"Alright, you may go patrol now," a voice suddenly sounded.

"Greetings, Second Prince!" the guards hurried to salute.

"Alright, let's go," Liang Meikong waved his hand.

The guards, as if granted a great pardon, bolted away.

Before leaving, the guards cast a heartfelt look at Liang Meikong, their eyes filled with two words.

Gratitude…

"Second Brother, why did you let them go just like that? I haven't finished scolding them yet," Liang Rujing complained with dissatisfaction.

"Ninth Sister, why bother arguing with a bunch of guards?" Liang Meikong quickly changed the subject. "Where are you heading?"

"Second Brother, I'm planning to mooch off Ye Fan, ah, no, I mean, I'm going to see if Ye Fan and the others are getting used to Haixi, and if they need any help."

Liang Rujing was indeed successfully sidetracked:

"You know they've just arrived in the imperial city, there might be some things they're not accustomed to. As their good friend, I naturally have to look out for them."

"Then I'll go with you," Liang Meikong immediately replied. "I'll also give a few instructions to the guards I left behind, telling them to be more alert from now on, and not to neglect your good friends."

He had been summoned to the palace earlier to discuss Ye Fan's matters, and now was a good opportunity to interact with them.

The three of them climbed over the wall and landed steadily outside the imperial palace.

Actually, given Liang Meikong's character, he would not have resorted to such an impolite act as climbing the wall.

But since his sister wanted to climb, he could only follow.

What choice did he have? His Ninth Sister was just too adorable.

Liang Meikong quickly looked around. If anyone saw him climbing the wall, it would be too detrimental to his image as a prince.

The guards outside the wall were all looking up at the sky, as if something there had captured their attention.

After so many years, their coordination had become quite adept…

The carriage then proceeded towards Ye Fan's residence.

Sitting in the carriage, Liang Meikong was contemplating a serious matter.

He felt extremely displeased.

Was Ye Fan's cooking truly that delicious?

It had made his Ninth Sister so enraptured?

This was unbearable!

He had to see for himself today what made this kid's cooking so special!

Just then, another carriage approached from the opposite direction.

A young nobleman dressed in opulent attire lifted the curtain of his carriage and gazed at the approaching one.

He recognized the carriage; its owner was the Ninth Princess, Liang Rujing, whom he had been longing for.

"Brother Wang, shouldn't we greet them?" a young man beside him asked with a smile.

The speaker was none other than the young man who had been bumped into by the Second Elder earlier.

"No need," Young Master Wang replied indifferently, lowering his curtain.

There was one thing he didn't say.

It was that Liang Rujing was destined to be his.

And that day would not be far off!

Half an hour later, the carriage smoothly arrived at Ye Fan's residence.

"Two Grandpas," Liang Rujing greeted the two elders enthusiastically upon entering, "I've come to see you!"

The two old men turned their heads upon hearing her voice.

"Oh, isn't this the little princess?" the Second Elder stood up and approached, "Are you here to visit us?"

"Why are you here alone?" Master Xie Yan, who had accompanied them, asked with concern. "It's not safe for a young lady to be out by herself."

Liang Meikong: ???

Wait, I'm a living, breathing person standing right here!

What do you mean, "you're here alone"?

Actually, this couldn't be entirely blamed on Master Xie Yan.

It was because Master Xie Yan's right eye always looked straight ahead.

Although his left eyeball darted around, the general direction it looked was to the left.

This meant that when Master Xie Yan needed to make eye contact, he usually had to lean his body slightly to the right.

And Liang Meikong's position was precisely in the left-hand blind spot of Master Xie Yan, so the Master truly didn't see him…

"Ahem," Liang Meikong coughed. "Two esteemed elders, is Ye Fan here?"

"Eh? There's someone else here?" Master Xie Yan finally discovered Liang Meikong. "Ye Fan is cooking in the kitchen. Are you looking for him for something?"

Liang Meikong suddenly felt disinclined to speak…

However, after his gaze met Master Xie Yan's, he thought it would have been better to be ignored by him…

As they were speaking, Ye Fan happened to walk out.

"Second Elder, Master Xie Yan, prepare to eat… Eh, you're here?" Ye Fan was clearly surprised to see the siblings.

"Ye Fan!" Liang Rujing turned around happily, "Long time no see!"

Ye Fan's mouth twitched: If I recall correctly, we parted less than a day ago?

"As it happens, my food is ready. If you two don't mind, would you like to join me for a meal?" Ye Fan politely invited.

Although Liang Rujing had greeted him, she had been looking towards the kitchen while speaking.

She had also been sniffing the air with all her might.

If anyone were to say she wasn't here to freeload, she herself wouldn't believe it…

"Ah, this wouldn't be very appropriate," Liang Rujing pretended to be reserved. "It would make it seem like I came specifically to freeload."

"However, since you've invited me so sincerely and repeatedly, it would be rude of me to refuse further."

Before Ye Fan could reply, Liang Rujing quickly walked towards the main hall:

"Ye Fan, hurry up, it won't taste good if it gets cold."

Ye Fan: Repeatedly refused???

Liang Meikong covered his face: Ninth Sister, I beg you, please stop talking…

In the main hall.

Looking at the table laden with rich food, Liang Meikong narrowed his eyes.

It looked quite impressive, but looking good didn't necessarily mean tasting good!

Even if Ye Fan's cooking skills were incredible, could they compare to the imperial chefs in the palace?

Surely his Ninth Sister was tired of imperial cuisine and was momentarily taken by the novelty of Ye Fan's simple, country-style dishes!

Once her novelty wore off, she would surely return to her senses!

Yes, it had to be this way!

How could his own sister admire another man?

Ye Fan, your time in the spotlight won't last long!

While Liang Meikong was indulging in his fanciful thoughts, Liang Rujing and the two elders had already begun to feast.

Liang Meikong resentfully picked up a piece of food with his chopsticks.

Today, I will taste the culinary skills of someone from this small place!

Although I'm not pleased with you, Ye Fan, I, Liang Meikong, am a reasonable person.

Rest assured, I will put aside my prejudice and be fair and just…

What the…!

How can it be this delicious?!

Impossible!

I understand now. Like my Ninth Sister, I was just blinded by novelty!

This food can't possibly be this good, it's all psychological!

However, to be safe, I should try another bite.

Hmm…

One bite doesn't seem to have much effect, another bite!

It seems to be working a little, but not very clearly.

Initially, Liang Meikong could maintain the elegant demeanor he had cultivated over the years, taking small bites.

But after a while, all his elegance vanished…

Soon, only the last piece of meat remained on the table.

"Swish!"

"Swish!"

Two pairs of chopsticks darted out simultaneously.

Seeing that his Ninth Sister was competing with him for the last piece of meat, Liang Meikong fell into a painful struggle.

On one side, the unbelievably delicious food.

On the other, his adorable sister.

Heavens!

Is there any more painful choice in this world?!

Ultimately, instinct triumphed over the temptation of food, and Liang Meikong reluctantly withdrew his chopsticks.

What could he do?

Who made his sister so lovable!