Wang Yue was staring at the old man in disbelief. There were so many boats coming and going on the river. Was this old man stupid? Or had he become a discarded pawn?
He was sure Xu Xiao had set this up to cause him trouble, and said irritably, "Didn't you just give yourself away by saying that?"
Wang Linquan didn't seem to mind at all. In fact, he said with eager anticipation, "I've said before that the day the Heir of Northern Liang comes to Xiangfan City will be the day I return to Northern Liang."
Wang Yue raised an eyebrow. He hadn't expected Xu Xiao to arrange things this way, so he said casually, "In that case, please lead the way."
Now it was Wang Linquan's turn to be stunned. He asked uncertainly, "Isn't the Heir Apparent going to come aboard the big ship?"
Wang Yue waved a hand and said firmly, "Just lead the way. My little boat can keep up."
Remembering that the little boat had just made it here by itself, Wang Linquan hurriedly called for the sailors to turn around and head toward the island in the middle of the lake.
As soon as his big ship set off, Wang Yue's little boat followed behind it, keeping just the right distance and matching its pace without rushing.
Watching this, Wang Linquan was astonished. Wang Yue had actually learned such profound martial arts. No wonder the Prince had said that once Wang Yue arrived, their whole family would be able to return home to Northern Liang.
The worry that had been weighing on him lifted at once, and he felt positively delighted.
The other boats on the river had initially been drawn by Wang Linquan's shouts. Now, seeing what was happening, they all turned to