The weak scholar in the end of ancient times

Chapter 119 Chance Encounter
Old Zhao has been in a bad mood lately, and if the Taoist priest jumps around too much, it will be an eyesore.

In Xinzhou, Master Qingyi had no other peers to compete with, and being praised so much, he inevitably lost his original caution.

The wealthy merchants and prominent families who have been visiting recently, whether they genuinely want to invite this Taoist priest to hold a ceremony or are using this opportunity to test his abilities, have certainly stirred up some thoughts in the priest. He wants to choose an auspicious day to set up a Taoist temple for an exorcism and blessing ceremony.

The dojo isn't even finished yet, and they're already putting on airs.

Tsk.

This timing is really inconvenient...

It's easy to run into a gun.

At present, Wen Gu does not want this Taoist priest to be sacrificed.

On his way back to Jingxingfang, he pondered how to find some more tasks for the Taoist priest.

There have been too many carriages traveling through the inner city lately, which can easily cause traffic jams. Therefore, he did not take a carriage on his return trip and walked back instead.

Wen Gu always travels with guards, so there's no need to worry about being ambushed.

Just as I was thinking about something, a horse-drawn carriage came along.

The horse pulling the carriage was quite strong, and there were maids and servants beside the carriage, as well as four guards following around.

In the current situation, even if the rules of etiquette are relaxed, basically only large families can afford such a setup.

Seeing the family crest on the carriage, Wen Gu roughly corresponds to the information.

This is also the family that recently traveled north to Xinzhou.

With the arrival of these families, both large and small, even more people are keeping an eye on Wen Gu. After all, he's a rising star in Xinzhou with an excellent political background, and he's been having many "chance encounters" lately.

As the carriage approached Wengu, it gradually slowed down.

A fair hand lifted the carriage curtain, and the girl inside leaned out to look. Her gaze fell on Wen Gu, and her smile was tinged with shyness and liveliness, as clear and bright as morning dew.

Just as she was about to say something, a maidservant quickly stepped forward and whispered a few words.

The girl's expression changed drastically, as if the morning dew had frozen. Her smile became stiff, and she could only swallow the pleasantries she was about to say, hastily performing the usual greetings.

Returning the courtesy after reviewing the old one.

The carriage, which had slowed down, sped up and drove away. Though unwilling, they could only quickly give way.

After the carriage had left, Wen Gu raised his eyes and looked ahead.

A more luxurious carriage was slowly approaching. More than a dozen armored guards surrounded the carriage.

The car body was inlaid with jewel-like ornaments, and the curtains were made of expensive silk, embroidered with flowers and pheasants, making it exceptionally exquisite.

The two strong horses pulling the carriage had magnificent dangling ornaments on their foreheads that signified their status and rank.

This is equivalent to a luxury car with a specific identity and a special license plate being driven on the road.

Vehicles on the pedestrian walkway had to swerve far away to avoid collisions. Some scratches would result in compensation, while others could be fatal. No one of ordinary status dared to approach; just look at the rapidly forming clear areas around them.

Regulations governing the imperial family and clan.

In the entire Xinzhou, there is only one living person.

The carriage noticeably slowed down and came to a stop.

Wen Gu stepped back to give way, bowing respectfully and politely.

"Princess Guangning".

The most powerful members of the royal family are said to have died during the chaos in the capital.

The status of royal family members who have fled to various places is now delicate; even if they are alive, they are in a state of concealment.

This princess maintained the proper decorum in Xinzhou.

Which member of the royal family can not only survive in such a time, but also maintain a respectable appearance?
At the beginning of the chaotic period, this princess contributed to the Zhao family's capture of Xinzhou.

Once the Zhao family had complete control of Xinzhou, this princess kept a low profile, spending most of her time in her residence, enjoying tea, listening to music, and keeping male concubines. Only when she felt bored would she venture out for a stroll.

I never expected to run into him today.

A maid lifted the carriage curtain, revealing the elegant Princess Guangning dressed in a noble purple robe.

In this era, there are distinctions between the noble and the lowly.

Ordinary people are not allowed to wear purple unless they reach a certain social class or are granted special permission by imperial decree.

In today's chaotic world, usurpation is common, but at the same time, we also face a problem: production capacity cannot keep up.

Coloring the fabric and creating the patterns all require a lot of time and manpower, so some clothes are unavailable even if you want to wear them. They're out of stock.

Princess Guangning comes from the royal family, and her current status is delicate. In this Xinzhou City, many powerful families avoid her like the plague.

Princess Guangning herself knew this.

I was just feeling bored staying at home today, so I decided to go out for a stroll on a whim, and unexpectedly ran into Wen Gu.

Considering her current situation and the deliberate avoidance from others, this promising Director Wen must feel the same way.

She wouldn't dare mess with someone the Zhao family head valued. She had originally planned to exchange polite greetings, but…

This retreat, however, only fueled my desire to tease him more.

She sat high in the carriage, her eyes slightly lowered, her casual demeanor revealing an undisguised, innate arrogance, her gaze fixed on Wen Gu.

A gentleman is modest and self-disciplined, and appears kind and sincere.

(End of this chapter)