C105 A Guest from the Imperial Capital

When they returned to Duke's Mansion, it was already dark.

Lee Xiang went straight back to his study. There were a lot of things that he needed to sort out.

When he entered the Duke's Mansion, Lee Xiang found that the servants in Duke's Mansion seemed to be very busy. It was as if there were some important guests coming at night. This was not strange. After all, the nightlife of nobles was quite colorful. However, he did not ask in detail. Since Ronton did not tell him, he naturally had his reasons. Being too curious was not a good thing. Even though he was very curious, his face still showed indifference.

However, on the way back to his courtyard, Lee Xiang met Smith, whom he hadn't seen for a long time.

His uncle, Smith, kindly put his arm around his shoulder and told him that his grandfather, Duke Ronton, would invite a few important guests from the empire to dinner tonight. He also told him to go back and have a good rest and prepare to attend the evening cocktail party. Lee Xiang naturally nodded his head in agreement.

It was obvious that something big was about to happen in Silo Province. However, he tried his best to conceal it. Even he could feel the tension in the atmosphere.

Lee Xiang sat in the study with his eyes closed. In these two days, other than Holy Maiden, there were other guests from the Imperial Capital. The key was that Sophie did not mention that she would come to Duke's Mansion today. Even if it was. . . If it was just these two people, there was no need to be so cautious. Who else could it be? No matter who it was. I'll know when I see them tonight. Lee Xiang withdrew his thoughts. In his mind, he couldn't help but think of that Deckard.

According to what Ao Guang said on the way back, This Deckard wasn't from the Elves, nor was he from the Dwarf Clan. He was just a simple dwarf.

As for the native language they were talking about, Ao Guang's explanation was that it was indeed a native language that was rarely used in the continent. However, it wasn't that no one knew it. Most of the older people knew a little bit about it, but the later generations didn't know much about it.

Lee Xiang couldn't believe such an explanation. Because he had noticed that Sophie seemed to be very strange about it. To be honest, based on his intuition, he thought that Ao Guang did not tell him the truth. But he could not find a reason, so in the end, he could only let it go.

The most troublesome thing was that he had to think of a way to persuade Ronton or Smith to hand over the officer who flirted with Yun Chang willingly. However, after thinking for a long time, he still did not have a good idea.

"Young Master! "Looh Beier's gentle voice sounded outside the door. Lee Xiang withdrew his thoughts. After that, he got up and walked out of the door. There was another person beside Looh Beier.

Lee Xiang knew this person. He was the butler of Duke's Mansion, and his name was Wade. Lee Xiang rarely interacted with him, but since he was able to become the butler, he was naturally trusted by Ronton.

Wahid saw Lee Xiang walk out and bowed slightly. "Young master, Duke invites you to the living room. There are a few guests who want to introduce you. . . "

Lee Xiang nodded and motioned for Wahid to lead the way.

When they were about to reach the living room, Lee Xiang clearly noticed that the Duke's Mansion seemed to have strengthened its security. Even Kerry was personally instructing the patrolling guards outside. However, what made him curious was that he originally thought that the living room would be very lively. He did not expect that it would be a little deserted instead. This was a little different from what he had expected. It seemed that today's guest was indeed very valuable. But it might not be a lot.

After entering the living room, Lee Xiang first took a look at the person in the living room and could not help but be slightly stunned. He actually saw an old acquaintance. Only then did he understand why Ronton would put on such a grand show.

It was actually the Third Prince, Shaun, who used to be friendly to him in the Imperial Capital.

Next to Shaun were two other middle-aged men. Although Lee Xiang didn't know them, since the two of them could share the same seat as Shaun, Nature's status won't be low either. Finally, Lee Xiang saw Ronton and Smith. In the middle of these two was an old man in his 80s. Judging from the situation, his status wasn't low either.

It was obvious that this was not a cocktail party at all. Otherwise, Duke Ronton would not have invited Sophie and Holy Maiden. It should be an important private gathering of the upper echelons of the Empire. And it was very obvious that their gathering had already finished.

Seeing Lee Xiang come in, Ronton smiled and waved at him kindly. "My child, come here quickly!"

Lee Xiang quickened his pace and walked towards Shaun first. He still had the etiquette of a noble. It was fine if others did not know him, but since Shaun knew him, At the very least, he still had to have the etiquette. Otherwise, it would make the nobles who despised Lower Race look down on Lower Race even more. Furthermore, Shaun was a prince, and their relationship in private was quite good.

"Your Highness. . . " Just as Lee Xiang was about to bow, Shaun chuckled and stood up, holding Lee Xiang's hand intimately.

"My Baron, it's really hard to see you. I went to your place at noon, but unfortunately, you are back!" Speaking up to this point, Shaun didn't care about other people's eyes. He personally pulled Lee Xiang to one side of his seat.

Lee Xiang didn't seem to be in a hurry. He turned his head and greeted the others. After that, he calmly sat down next to Shaun and said with a smile. "Lee Xiang really didn't expect that Your Highness would come here. Otherwise, I'm afraid that even if someone wanted to kick me out, I would be waiting for Your Highness here. . . "

The two of them looked at each other and smiled, revealing a knowing smile. Because when they were in the Imperial Capital, Shaun really liked those little toys that he had developed. He even personally paid a visit to Lee Xiang, so strictly speaking, the two of them were very close to each other. As a prince, Shaun didn't have the slightest intention of looking down on Lee Xiang's Lower Race, which also caused the good impression in Lee Xiang's heart to rise. Most importantly, there seemed to be a lot of common topics between the two of them. This had determined the special relationship between the two of them.

Everyone, including Ronton, understood that the relationship between the two of them was very close. The 80 year old man sitting next to Ronton revealed a very puzzled smile.

"It seems like your life in the City of Heavenly Emissaries has been very comfortable. You drink tea and drink every day, play the zither and grow flowers. This kind of carefree and happy life really makes Shaun envious! Haha. . . "Shaun ignored himself and talked to Lee Xiang. Instead, he forgot the reason why Ronton called Lee Xiang over.

In the Imperial Capital, everyone knew that Prince Shaun was the most carefree person. He was born with no love for power. He only wanted to live a carefree life. Therefore, it wasn't surprising that he could say such words. It was also because of this that all the nobles in the Imperial Capital were certain that the next king would have no fate with this Third Prince.

However, to be honest, Ronton found it very strange at this moment, because logically speaking, there was no reason for the Imperial Capital to send someone over this time. However, it was this idle Third Prince who volunteered himself. This was out of everyone's expectation.

Lee Xiang nodded with a smile. Obviously, Shaun knew everything that had happened in this place like the back of his hand. Of course, it was Ronton who told him about it.

"Of course I can have fun, but there are fewer beautiful ones, Your Highness. You are such a good friend. Otherwise, Lee Xiang's life would be even more carefree! "Lee Xiang laughed.

Shaun glanced at the others as if nothing had happened. He nodded. "To be honest, if I wasn't in a hurry to see you, I wouldn't have come all the way here. So, you have to pay me back. It would be even better if you could give me that ancient zither of yours. Haha. . . "

Lee Xiang smiled. If it was someone else who came all the way here for an ancient zither. . . He was afraid that no one would believe him, but Shaun was an exception. Furthermore, Ronton and the others had no doubt about it. To be honest, they were still wondering why Shaun had come here. They had never thought that Shaun would come here for such a purpose. He could be considered a strange person. But then again. . . The Third Prince's name was also famous in the Imperial Capital. It wasn't a big deal to do anything strange for something. Speaking of which, the ancient zither in Lee Xiang's hand was actually the same as his title of Baron. In fact, it had already become very famous in the noble circle of the capital.

"Your Highness, you are late. . . " Lee Xiang smiled bitterly. He did not care if what Shaun said was true or not. Since he had said those words, Lee Xiang should have more or less expressed his feelings. "Because I just gave this guqin to a friend in the afternoon!"

"Oh?" Shaun was a little surprised. Ronton and Smith also showed their cousin at the same time. Obviously, he cared about who the friend Lee Xiang mentioned was.

"I won't hide it from Your Highness. I accidentally met an old friend in the capital this afternoon when I was strolling on the streets. Because I had promised him before, although I couldn't bear to part with him, I had no choice!"

Shaun nodded his head. His expression was a little disappointed, but he still expressed his understanding. However, he didn't ask who this person was. This caused Lee Xiang to have a good impression of him.

However, Shaun was not in a hurry. It did not mean that others were not in a hurry. After the two of them stopped talking, Smith casually interrupted and asked, "Who is this old friend of yours? Can you tell uncle?"

Lee Xiang expected him to ask, so he hurriedly replied, "Mrs. Sophie, you should know him, right?"

"What?" Ronton blurted out.

The others were shocked at the same time.

"Why is Sophie here? Why didn't I know?" Smith was stunned for a moment and then asked excitedly. Obviously, he seemed to be obsessed with Sophie's beauty. And from the looks of it, it seemed that it was not shallow.