“Fourth Master Lou!” Lou Jingfeng and a group of juniors from the Lou family already knew who Lou Jingtao was. They were polite, and a few juniors were even more respectful toward him.
Only Lou Xiaoxiao looked calm. Besides being curious, her face did not have any expression.
“All of you belong to the Lou family. There’s no need to be polite.” Lou Jingtao was very friendly toward Lou Potian and the others on Lou Qianxue’s account.
“You have traveled from afar. I should have welcomed you all with a feast, but I did not get the timing right. Why don’t we hurry up? When we reach the Prefectural Governor’s mansion, I’ll be a host to you all. Alright?” Although Lou Jingtao was talking to Lou Potian, his gaze remained fixed on Lou Qianxue.
Lou Qianxue did not speak. Lou Potian nodded and said, “Alright.”
Lou Jingtao smiled and said, “Since this is the case, Miss Lou Young Master, Dan Taiyuan, and everyone, let’s go.”
Seeing how much Lou Jingtao admired Lou Qianxue, Lou Potian looked at her in a new light. Happiness flooded his heart. He felt that Lou Qianxue had done very well in her first battle upon entering the main family of Fengyang prefecture.
The group continued on their journey.
Lou Jingtao closely followed them beside the carriage. Although he looked relaxed, he was secretly alert.
This made Lou Qianxue glance at the carriage again.
The sky gradually brightened.
More and more business travelers had appeared on the road.
Besides the Imperial city, Fengyang prefecture was the largest prefectural city in the Tian Zhao Dynasty. The number of travelers here was too high. Moreover, many pedestrians and business travelers were on the road.
Lou Qianxue and the others, with their extraordinary looks and mannerisms, attracted a lot of attention. Many people could not help themselves from turning their heads and looking at them.
The group reached the Prefectural Governor’s city at noon.
When the city guards saw people bringing the carriages with the Lou family’s crest from far, they quickly became solemn.
After they saw the people beside the carriage, they bowed in order.
“Fourth Master, welcome back to the city!”
“Fourth Master, welcome back to the city!”
The sudden shouts of greeting gave a fright to the ordinary people in the surroundings, who were queuing up to enter the city.
As they came back to their senses, they panicked and retreated to the sides, creating a path in the middle.
Lou Jingtao looked arrogant as he sat on the huge horse. He indifferently glanced at the surroundings and nodded in satisfaction. “Yeah.”
Thereafter, he held the horse and directly rode into the city.
A few of the other carriages followed him.
Lou Xiaoxiao and Lou Qianxue were in the carriage that was in the middle. They could not help themselves from raising the curtains and looking outside. “Such a strong presence! How awe-inspiring! Looks like the Lou family in Fengyang prefecture is very impressive.”
Lou Qianxue, who had been cultivating, indifferently smiled. “The Prefectural Governor of Fengyang prefecture is from the Lou family. He’s naturally awe-inspiring.”
Lou Xiaoxiao turned around and looked at her. “Qianxue, you’re awake. Quickly, quickly, look. It’s so lively and bustling outside. It’s indeed a big prefectural city.”
“People in Tian Zhao say that the prosperity of Fengyang prefecture is second only to the Imperial City. Looks like it’s indeed real.”
“Yes, it’s really impressive for our family to be in charge of such a prosperous place. Don’t mention our Qingyun City. Even Liuyun Prefecture is nothing compared to it,” Lou Xiaoxiao exclaimed.
“In this world, many places are larger and more prosperous than Liuyun Prefecture, Fengyang Prefecture, Tian Zhao Imperial City, and even the entire Tian Zhao Dynasty. If there’s a chance, I’ll go and take a look,” Lou Qianxue said with some yearning as she thought of what her mother had said to her a few years ago.
“Huh?” Lou Xiaoxiao thought about it, put down the curtains, and turned around in shock. “Qianxue? You want to leave Tian Zhao?”
Lou Qianxue nodded. “Yes, I don’t wish to stay in Liuyun Prefecture. I only joined the Prefecture competition to defeat Lou Xingchen and seek justice for me and my mother. Fengyang Prefecture is also not a place I want to stay at. I only came here to fulfill Grandpa’s wish. After you all have settled down here and can stably live, I’ll leave.”