usatvline Chapter 268 The Queen Arrives
Chapter 268 The Queen Arrives
The largest aristocratic restaurant in the royal city is located on the busiest commercial street, in the best storefront, and is decorated in an extremely luxurious manner.
The dishes here are priced in Kasikorn, and a meal here would cost an average person at least several decades' worth of expenses.
Despite its high price, it still attracts many people and is highly sought after by the nobility.
And this is where Mitsuharu arranged to meet Mitsu-kun.
Even Cheng Jiu felt a pang of guilt looking at the bill; it was too expensive!
To avoid looking shabby, a meal including dessert, main dishes, and drinks costs 10,000 kilocalories. Not to mention, if Guangjun wants to drink alcohol, the price will likely go up even further.
Unable to suppress her urge, Cheng Jiu wanted to display the wine she had brought from the cultivation world in her ring, confident that it was no less excellent than what was offered here.
But no! If it's discovered and a deal isn't reached, it's just asking for trouble.
Fortunately, Guangqing assured him that Guangjun didn't like drinking, otherwise Cheng Jiu would have thought that the introduction wouldn't have been necessary.
Of course, it was just wishful thinking on her part. She had already spent a lot of money on gifts for this meeting, so how could she give it up at the last minute for a little money?
To show off their high-end lifestyle, Cheng Jiu and his group booked a private room, which cost at least 5,000 yuan and required connections. Thanks to Butuo, they were able to book a private room at this restaurant.
For this occasion to entertain Guangjun, the caravan only sent Butuo, Bru, and Guangqing to accompany Cheng Jiu.
The private room was right on the street, and Cheng Jiu and Guang Qing looked out at the street with a mixture of anxiety and anticipation, waiting for the arrival of the main characters.
After an unknown amount of time, the sound of orderly hoofbeats rang out outside.
Teams of well-equipped knights flanked two magnificent carriages, one of which was particularly luxurious, gleaming with gold and adorned with intricate and ornate enchanted circuits that flowed under the sunlight, exuding an unparalleled aura of nobility.
Wherever the carriage passed, everyone bowed their heads in respect, not daring to look directly at it.
In comparison, the carriage behind was rather simple, entirely white, and the horses pulling it couldn't compare to those in front, but it could still be described as noble.
Upon seeing the convoy, Guangqing's face paled and his lips trembled slightly. Seeing this, Buto also got up to look, as if he had seen something terrifying. He quickly closed the window of the private room. Not only him, but all the private rooms in the restaurant with windows closed their windows.
“Your Majesty!” Bhutto whispered.
Cheng Jiu was also shocked and panicked. Why was the Queen's favorite emperor, whom she had arranged to meet, also here? Oh no, what should she do!
Just as she was feeling completely lost, Guangqing pulled her along and followed behind Buto and Bru, quickly heading downstairs. Not only them, but also the nobles from the other private rooms rushed downstairs.
Without any regard for aristocratic etiquette, everyone tidied their appearance after going downstairs and lined up neatly on both sides of the carriage according to their status.
Cheng Jiu and Guang Qing were commoners without official status, so they couldn't even squeeze to the front and could only watch from afar at the outer edge of the crowd.
Cheng Jiu looked around and whispered, "Should I go first?"
Given the current situation, it is clearly not appropriate for her to meet the Queen!
With so many people around, it would be easy for her to leave if she blended into the crowd.
Guang Qing shook her head: "Absolutely not! Her Majesty the Queen is still a ninth-tier expert. Besides the knights who are openly guarding this place, the Queen's soldiers have already surrounded it completely! Taking any further action would be unwise!"
Upon hearing this, Cheng Jiu immediately shut his mouth, his eyes scanning the surroundings with a sense of unease. Could it be that their conversation had been overheard? But then he thought that their exchange probably hadn't revealed much information.
Things happened so fast that Cheng Jiu's mind was still blank. She subconsciously looked at Guang Qing's profile, and it was clear that she had not expected this to happen either, and was very uneasy.
Her heart calmed down a little. Although she didn't know why Her Majesty the Queen had come, Cheng Jiu was willing to believe that it wasn't Bhutto and his men who had betrayed her after spending these past few days together.
Cheng Jiu was somewhat annoyed, wondering where she had slipped up.
After a fierce internal struggle, Cheng Jiu finally breathed a sigh of relief. Oh well, he would deal with whatever came his way. He wouldn't be in any danger to his life!
The white jade carriage opened slightly, and everyone lowered their heads in unison. A blond, fair-skinned boy with beautiful yellow eyes, as sweet as honey, stepped out. He seemed to glow, exuding a strange and beautiful divinity!
What a handsome young man from a foreign land!
"Your Highness, the Prince of Guangjun!" The leading nobleman gave a slight nod.
As if by a contagion, everyone bowed to the young man.
The handsome young man walked to the most magnificent carriage in full view of everyone, stopped, placed his hand on his heart, and knelt on one knee.
Three long, ancient whistling sounds were heard, the source of which was unknown.
Under the solemn and respectful gazes of everyone.
"Eternal star of the Kingdom of Sneklo! Daughter of the great and holy King Otto, may your radiance shine eternally upon the Kingdom of Sneklo! Great Queen Lily! Please accept the respect and loyalty of your subjects!"
As the guide called out, the carriage slowly started moving, revealing a woman dressed in a bright red robe, wearing a simple yet magnificent crown, and holding a queen's scepter symbolizing power in her jade-white hands.
Although the woman was not tall, she was not someone to be underestimated.
Her Majesty the Queen tapped her scepter on the pristine, magnificent red carpet, and a gentle yet powerful force lifted everyone to their feet: "I will be with you forever!"
"Your Majesty!"
Those present were incredibly excited and thrilled to hear Her Majesty the Queen's words of encouragement.
Several nobles even nearly fainted upon hearing the Queen's voice.
Even Guangqing, who was next to Cheng Jiu, and Cheng Jiu herself couldn't help but tremble with excitement. Their little faces were flushed and their eyes were extremely bright. It seemed that at this moment, as long as the Queen gave the order to die, they would not hesitate at all.
Cheng Jiu, who had initially dismissed his doubts, almost lost control of his urge to run away.
Did they really not betray her?
All the nobles gathered here, wanting to approach but not daring to, watching the Queen from a short distance.
The Queen made no move, seemingly waiting for something.
Bhutto and her son exchanged a brief glance, then sighed and squeezed their way out of the crowd.
"Holy Ann! Your Majesty!"
All eyes, filled with envy and curiosity, fell on Bhutto. Who on earth was able to receive the Queen?
A minor nobleman I've never seen before.
All the nobles cast envious and sour glances at Bhutto. How lucky he was to be able to meet Her Majesty the Queen! What did he do to deserve this?
Despite feeling the jealous and sour gazes directed at her, Bhutto was not happy. Thinking about what she had to do in the first place, she could only sigh and say, "What a mess this is!"
Facing the Queen at this moment, Bhutto felt a sense of relief, as if the dust had finally settled.
Ask him if he regrets it!
Bhutto may have had regrets when he first met Her Majesty the Queen, but now that he has done it, and he did not regret it when he did it, he probably just accepts his fate and wants to know his end sooner rather than later.
Seeing that Cheng Jiu hadn't left the crowd, Butuo gave her a reassuring smile.
When Cheng Jiu met Bhutto's smile, he was slightly taken aback. Then, thinking about everything Bhutto had done since he came to the capital, he felt guilty and ashamed.
How could she doubt Uncle Bhutto? If it really was someone from the caravan who reported her, Uncle Bhutto wouldn't have needed to do all this. He could have just handed her over to the knights guarding the city gate! With her strength, she couldn't have escaped anyway.
And if it is discovered, Uncle Bhutto will not escape responsibility either!
Thinking this, Cheng Jiu felt even more guilty, as she had implicated an innocent and good person!
She still hasn't paid back the million-dollar Qassem Soleimani debt she owes Uncle Bhutto!