Little Zhuque was too busy eating to pay them any mind, but she still said, "My lord said I can't tell you. Ask him yourself!"
Of the two, Shi Yongheng was clearly the one in charge, so they said goodbye to Little Zhuque and headed for his room.
Shi Yongheng heard their footsteps, set down his wine cup, and waved a hand. A stream of true qi pulled the door open.
Chu Yue paused, more certain than ever that Shi Yongheng was a formidable cultivator from some renowned sect or sacred land. Smiling brightly, she stepped up to the table, filled his cup, and respectfully offered it to him. "May I ask your name, young master? I am Chu Yue, princess of the Chu Kingdom. It is a great honor to meet you."
"Princess of the Chu Kingdom?"
"Heh. That fellow truly has an extraordinary gift. Every one of them has a different personality." Seeing her fawning manner, Shi Yongheng murmured to himself with a sigh.
Chu Yue was baffled. "Young master, what do you mean?"
"Oh, nothing. Just a passing thought."
"I've been idle for far too long. My mind must be getting rusty. Princess Yue, I have no particular destination this time. I'm wandering around to learn what the world is like these days."
"Apart from the great sects and sacred lands, I imagine only an imperial palace would have records that could satisfy my curiosity."
At that, Chu Yue grew even more respectful. "In that case, I'll send a hundred elite armored guards to escort you. Your little sister looks quite young and must enjoy sightseeing. Traveling at a leisurely pace will give her a chance to take in the Chu Kingdom's scenery."
"Sorry for the trouble, Your Highness!"
For a while after that, the two traveled