Chapter 276 How come everyone recommends the same place after asking around?
Chapter 276 How come everyone recommends the same place after asking around?
However, Lu Yanran's attention was completely absorbed in the joy of her mount taking flight. "Ah? Who is it? I didn't notice..."
Seeing that the gossip conversation wasn't going well, Bai Mengran had no choice but to change the subject and start talking about food:
"Alright then, Yanran, what kind of food do you like? I'll take you to a Chinese restaurant later, and we'll have a good meal together!"
"Um, can I try one of those dishes on the menu first? I was so hungry when I saw the names of those dishes with my grandfather..."
"Okay, then I'll order a few of the finest dishes for you to try. I feel like there's so much food in this Chinese restaurant that it would take at least ten days to two weeks to try it all!"
Bai Mengran herself was eager to try all the exquisite dishes, but unfortunately, her stomach had limited capacity...
The two chatted and laughed all the way through the air; the journey to the delicious food was always the most enjoyable.
The person who had just been targeted by Bai Mengran's eagle eye was now being warmly greeted by the old steward who had been waiting for a long time outside the Lu residence...
"Your Highness, this old servant has finally been waiting for you! Fearing the slightest delay, the master specifically instructed this old servant to wait here early to greet your arrival..."
The old steward of the Lu family bowed and greeted the distinguished guest who had leisurely walked to the gate of the mansion with a big smile.
However, the man simply raised his hand to stop the old steward from bowing, saying, "No need for formalities. Please take me to see my master."
The man's voice was gentle and pleasant, and he wore a faint smile. His gentleness and refinement seemed innate, and there was no trace of arrogance from him due to his noble status.
"Yes, Your Highness, please come inside! The master has been waiting for you for quite some time!"
The old steward hurriedly led the way, and the group entered the mansion.
At this moment, Lu Weihuai, who had just seen Bai Mengran and the other person off in the inner courtyard, still had a smile on his face. As soon as he heard the commotion, he rushed over to greet them.
"It has been a long time since we last met, Your Highness. I never expected that my casual invitation would actually bring you here. It is truly a fortunate occasion..."
Upon seeing his student whom he hadn't seen for many years, Lu Weihuai's smile grew even wider. Although the other person was a prince of noble status, in his teacher's eyes, he still seemed to be that intelligent, clever, sensible, and well-behaved child.
"Yes, it's been a long time since I've seen you, Master. How have you been lately?"
Upon seeing his mentor, Xuan Molin clasped his hands in a respectful bow and began to exchange pleasantries.
"Very well, very well! Your Highness must be tired from your journey. Please come inside with me. I have prepared fine wine and food. If Your Highness does not come soon, the food will get cold!"
Lu Weihuai knew that the Prince Xuan was not particular about formalities and did not like to be bound by status, so he treated him as a junior.
"Master, you're too kind! In principle, I should be the one inviting you..."
Faced with his mentor's enthusiasm, Xuan Molin felt somewhat unworthy and quickly said modestly.
"Your Highness's presence at this banquet is already a great honor for this old man. Please don't stand on ceremony with this old man. Today's meal is just simple home cooking, so please don't think we're being too rude."
Knowing King Xuan's temperament well, Lu Weihuai used a feigned retreat to advance, changing the subject.
Upon hearing this, Xuan Molin smiled and said, "Master is too kind. How could I possibly find such things offensive? Then I shall respectfully accept your invitation and disturb your meal."
"Ah~ that's more like it, no need to be so polite with me."
"Your Highness is new here and may not have heard, but our Yongle County is now bustling with activity, all thanks to a magical shop!"
As the two walked towards the dining hall, Lu Weihuai couldn't help but recommend his favorite shops to Xuan Molin.
To everyone's surprise, King Xuan's smile widened upon hearing this, and he then asked, "The place my master spoke of... is it the legendary, wondrous place known as the 'Fairyland'?"
To explain how he learned about the [Fairyland], we must mention Chu Ming, the "know-it-all" by Xuan Molin's side.
Although Chu Ming was a bit clumsy, he had an extraordinary talent for gathering information.
Wherever he goes, he always manages to find hidden culinary gems or interesting shops tucked away in nooks and crannies.
For Xuan Molin, these interesting things were exactly what he was most eager to explore during his travels.
For this reason, Chu Ming became his personal attendant, always accompanying him on his travels.
As for daily life and other trivial matters, they were handled by a dedicated servant, so Chu Ming only needed to use his expertise in intelligence gathering.
Today, shortly after they entered Yongle County, Chu Ming, who was good at chatting and asking around, learned about the "Fairyland" from the local people.
However, to his surprise, throughout his journey, regardless of the social class of the local residents he encountered, whenever he asked about interesting food options nearby, they all unanimously recommended a place called "Fairyland"...
This was the first time in all the years Chu Ming had been gathering information that the people's accounts were so consistent.
This sparked his intense curiosity about the "Fairyland": What kind of place was it? What made it so unique?
After he reported this matter to the prince, it also aroused Xuan Molin's curiosity.
So he asked Chu Ming to investigate further and see what was so special about the [Fairyland].
As a result, Chu Ming inquired around and found that opinions varied, and everyone's recommendations were different...
Moreover, the shops and delicacies they described were all unheard of, but just hearing the descriptions made them incredibly tempting.
After Chu Ming reported the truth to the prince again, Xuan Molin had already made up his mind.
He planned to visit his master today and then take some time tomorrow to visit the mysterious "Fairyland" to see what it was all about.
Lu Weihuai originally wanted to keep the matter a secret and whet King Xuan's appetite, but he didn't expect that King Xuan would already know about the reputation of [Fairyland] as soon as he arrived.
He smiled and said, "Your Highness is indeed well-informed. My showing off seems superfluous."
However, I presume Your Highness has not yet tasted the delicacies of [Fairyland]? I even had my granddaughter order takeout from there today, hoping Your Highness would have a taste.”
Upon hearing this, King Xuan raised his eyebrows slightly, a hint of interest flashing in his eyes. He said, "Your Excellency is very thoughtful, having even prepared dinner for me."
However, he was still puzzled, so he asked, "But what exactly does Master mean by 'takeout'?"
Seeing that King Xuan was finally unaware of something, Lu Weihuai explained to him with a slightly excited expression.
"That's a convenient feature recently introduced by [Fairyland]."
Members can enjoy the restaurant's food from the comfort of their homes using their specially designed Wonderland Bracelet, a convenience that has made it incredibly popular.
Xuan Molin seemed surprised, not expecting such a clever method, and became even more eager for the dinner he was about to enjoy.
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