Taihu Restaurant.
This was one of the most famous restaurants in Shangjing. It was famous for the scenery of Taihu Lake and the delicious food. The price was also high. Other than the dignitaries, ordinary people could not afford it.
Chu Chi booked a private room and waited quietly for the arrival of the two princes. The invitation had been sent out yesterday, and the two princes had also sent someone to reply and agreed to the appointment.
Chu Chi stood in a private room on the sixth floor, looking at the nearby Lake Tai. There were many talented scholars and beautiful women enjoying the spring on the lake. There were also many stalls on both sides of the lake, selling snacks, fruits, paper fans, and flower umbrellas.
"Your Highness, the two princes have arrived." Dian Wei shouted from outside the door.”
"Oh, let the waiter serve the dishes."
Chu Chi tidied up his clothes and stepped out of the room. He happened to meet the two princes who were going upstairs, so he cupped his hands and greeted them: "Chu Chi greets the First Prince and the Second Prince.”
The eldest prince Xiao Yu was thirty years old. His face was calm and resolute. As he walked, he had a majestic aura. He gave off a sense of oppression and the aura of a superior.
The Second Prince, Xiao Zhen, was more refined. He was about twenty years old. If it weren't for his purple robe, no one would doubt that he was a famous scholar.
Seeing Chu Chi bow, Xiao Yu gave a faint "mm" and reached out to support him. His attitude was neither salty nor indifferent. Although he was not overbearing, he was not enthusiastic either.
On the other hand, the Second Prince revealed a warm smile when he saw Chu Chi. He said,""I've long heard of Prince Chu's fame. Seeing him today, he's indeed a dragon among men, extraordinary and heroic.”
"Second Prince is too polite. Please."
Chu Chi welcomed the two princes into a room. Soon, the dishes and wine were served. After three rounds of wine, the First Prince Xiao Yu spoke first,"I have long heard that the soldiers of the Northern Liang are brave. I didn't believe it before. Today, seeing the guards at the door of the Chu family, I understand that what you said is true.”
Chu Chi smiled." There are many wars in the Northern Liang. The soldiers are naturally brave and brave. Only then can they guard the border of Daliang and protect the people of Daliang from the suffering of war.”
"Yes." Xiao Yu took a sip of wine and nodded."That's true, but the border is poor after all. I wonder if Prince Chu has any plans to stay in the capital for a long time?”
" The capital is naturally more prosperous than Beiliang," Chu Chi said." However, Donghu and the Great Night Nation have been waging war almost every year. For the sake of the stability of the border of Daliang, I really can't get away.”
The Second Prince Xiao Zhen said," Prince Chu was born in the border, so he naturally has a strong affection for the border. Moreover, Prince Chu is not a person who is greedy for pleasure. Why do you have to force him?"”
Xiao Yu narrowed his eyes and coldly glanced at Xiao Zhen."I was just thinking that the Chu family had been guarding the border for my Daliang Kingdom for 300 years. It has been very hard for them to stay in the Northern Liang.”
"Hehe, Imperial Brother is being kind, but as a younger brother, I'm overthinking.”After saying that, Xiao Zhen finished the wine in his cup in one gulp.
Chu Chi looked on silently, waiting for the two princes to finish speaking before saying,""The First Prince has good intentions, and Chu Chi is flattered. However, after staying on horseback for so long, I'm still not used to the pear trees in the capital.”
"Someone sent a set of high-quality pear wood furniture to my residence a while ago. I'll get someone to send it to Prince Chu later.”Xiao Yu said.
Chu Chi didn't refuse. He said with a straight face,""In that case, I'll have to thank the First Prince.”
Second Prince Xiao Zhen smiled at Chu Chi and said,"Prince Chu, I heard that there is a famous steed in the Northern Liang called Xue Zhao. Its fur is silvery-white and its cry is like a clear spring.”
Chu Chi nodded." That's true. There are a few snow-white horses in the pastures of the Northern Liang. I'll get someone to send them to the Second Prince."”
"Haha, then I'll write a generous gift for Prince Chu first.”Xiao Zhen laughed.
Xiao Yu glanced at Xiao Zhen and snorted coldly,"You spend every day with a group of scholars moaning and reciting poems. What do you want such a good BMW for?”
Xiao Zhen smiled and said," Although I am not as skilled as my brother in archery and riding, I have a good horse to carry me. In the future, when I go to Daliang to see the thousands of miles of land and the people of the world, it will be a good thing."”
"Your body is weak. In the future, you should stay in the capital at ease and not wander around.”
"Royal brother's words make sense. Since that's the case, let's give the Crown Prince Chu's horse to royal brother. In the future, royal brother can ride it to help our Daliang expand its territory or guard a region to protect the people.”
Chu Chi was drinking wine and eating sweet and sour fish. He quietly watched the two princes exchange blows. He felt that it was very interesting.
These two Princes, one was firm and the other was gentle. Their personalities were completely different. No wonder the two of them were like fire and water, unable to fuse.
This wasn't just a battle for the throne, it was also a clash between two different ideologies. Moreover, these two people had different attitudes towards the Chu Clan of Northern Liang.
One of them clearly didn't trust the Chu Clan, who had a large army and was alone outside. The other expressed his trust in the Chu Clan and intended to maintain the current political relationship and interests.
Interesting, really interesting.
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