He leaned the trident against the corner of the wall, then took out the black notebook and the guardian token from his bundle and placed them beneath his pillow.
After resting for about two hours, Lin Taichu heard a knock at the door. When he opened it, he found Wang Yue's maid, who said dinner was ready and asked him to join them. Lin Taichu followed her to the main hall, where the Prince was already seated. Seeing him arrive, the Prince beckoned for him to sit.
Dinner was simpler than lunch, but still lavish.
While they ate, the prince said, "Tomorrow morning, come with me to the City Lord's Mansion. Li Mo ambushed you before. Although you knocked him unconscious, Minister Li will definitely come looking for trouble. I need to help you settle this, so he won't bother you again later."
Lin Taichu froze for a moment, then quickly said, "Thank you, Prince, but it's only a small matter. There's no need to trouble you."
The Prince waved a hand. "You are someone I value now. If he causes trouble for you, he is disrespecting me. I have to go. Besides, it's a good chance to let those nobles know that you are under my protection. Then no one will dare provoke you so casually in the future."
Warmth filled Lin Taichu's heart, and he said, "Thank you, Prince." He knew the Prince was backing him up. With those words from the Prince, even if those young noblemen wanted to cause him trouble in the future, they would have to think twice.
After dinner, Lin Taichu returned to his room. Rather than going straight to sleep, he picked up his trident and began practicing in the courtyard.
The close-combat techniques he had practiced in the ruined temple felt