Racing towards the convoy on horseback, one man galloped up to the halfway point, reined in his horse and shouted loudly: "Is this Master Ming's convoy? I have been sent by Zheng Fu, the Grain Intendant of Hangzhou Prefecture, to come from Hangzhou City to welcome Master Ming."

  The curtain of a large carriage in front was lifted, and Ming Shangshu Ming Zhenbang's eldest son, Ming Shaoping, stuck his head out, "It's me, what's the hurry?"

  "Master," the long servant hastily urged his horse closer, leaning in towards Ming Shaoping, "the boat officer received a message that Master Wang will be arriving at Jilong Temple for lunch to eat vegetarian food, and sent someone to hurry over to greet him, Master..."

  Chang had barely finished speaking when Ming Shaoping's eyes lit up and he leaned forward to ask: "How far is it from Hangzhou City?"

  "There's less than 50 li left." The leader hastily replied.

  "Hurry up and stop the carriage! Change horses!" Ming Shaoping ordered urgently.

  The cavalcade immediately stopped, the guards led the horses over, Ming Shao-ping called up Li Wen-lin, got on horseback together, brought a dozen or so small attendants and guards, followed by Zheng Cao's sent long-followers, rushed to Hangzhou City.

  In less than half a time, Ming Shaoping and his party rushed to the north gate of Hangzhou.

  Zheng Cao had already led the way out of the city gate for a mile or two, watching from afar as Ming Shaoping and his entourage galloped towards him on horseback. His face beaming with joy, he hastily rode up to them without dismounting, cupping his hands in greeting, and said directly: "It's truly a rare opportunity, Young Master has arrived just in time, let's hurry up and go, taking the detour outside the city will save us quite some time."

  Ming Shaoping's forehead was sweating, and he couldn't afford to be polite for long. "Thanks, Transport Officer, let's hurry up."

  A group of people galloped quickly, bypassing half of Hangzhou City, and rushed straight to Jilong Temple.

  He rode in one breath until he could clearly see the Chicken Coop Temple, then Ming Shaoping pulled the reins to stop the horse and took out a handkerchief to wipe his sweat-soaked head and face. This one-breath ride had made his inner clothes completely drenched with sweat, but he didn't dare to delay any further. From receiving the message that the king would come to the Chicken Coop Temple for a vegetarian meal until now, more than two hours had passed. If he was late again, who knows if the king would have finished eating and left already.

  Zheng Cao also hastily wiped his sweat, slightly adjusted his clothes, and carefully looked at Ming Shaoping a few more times, helping him tidy up his clothes. Only then did they slowly ride their horses to the front of Jile Temple.

  After dismounting his horse, Ming Da Shao Ye looked around and felt a chill in his heart. The temple was empty with no one in sight, and he feared that Wang Ye had already finished his vegetarian meal and retired for the night.

  Zheng Cai Si's heart sank, and he didn't instruct the young servant. He jumped off his horse and ran quickly for a few steps before stepping into the temple gate. Right in front of him was an old monk with long eyebrows and white hair. Zheng Cai Si hastily bowed and asked: "Master, has the noble person who came to this temple for a vegetarian meal left?"

  The old monk seemed to be hard of hearing, cocking his head to listen, clasping his hands together and nodding repeatedly at Zheng Fu's words. He backed away slowly, retreating into the temple gate, then suddenly turned around and hurried off quickly.

  Zheng Cao was stunned for a moment and quickly followed in, only to see the old monk standing at the door of the wing room, vigorously waving his hand at a middle-aged monk.

  The middle-aged monk saw the old monk waving his hand and also saw Zheng Cai, hurriedly accompanied by a smiling face, running quickly to welcome him. From afar, he joined his hands together in greeting, "It's Cai who has come, our humble temple is honored."

  "Has the king come to use the toilet? Has he left?" Zheng asked bluntly, not in the mood for small talk with the guest monk.

  The monk was taken aback, hastily bowed and smiled to answer: "More than an hour ago, someone came to say that they would come over to eat vegetarian food, asking the small temple to prepare several clean dishes. Later, someone came again to say that they wouldn't be coming after all."

  Zheng Zhu's face sank, and he didn't bother to greet the monk who had come to receive guests. He hastily turned around, and Ming Shaoping had already followed him in. After hearing what the monk said, he furrowed his brow and asked, "Where did the king go for lunch? Was it mentioned?"

  "I haven't heard that before, but the boatman also knows that the attendants beside the nobles never speak too much." The guest monk hurriedly smiled and replied.

  Ming Shaoping turned around and left the Chicken Coop Temple with Zheng Cao. Zheng Cao hastily beckoned to a long-following servant, instructing: "Hurry up and ask if Master Wang has returned or gone somewhere else for lunch, go quickly!"

  After a while, he ran back and reported: "The tea house on the other side said that they saw a group of young masters in brocade clothes, seemingly discussing whether to go to Lin'an City or Hengshan County. The tea house owner said that when they left, they hadn't decided yet, but were heading in the direction of Lin'an City."

  Hengshan County! Ming Shaoping's eyes lit up, and he subconsciously turned his head to glance at Li Wenlin, who was leaning on two young servants and could hardly stand, before looking back at Zheng Cao with a smile: "I heard that the king loves to eat Longjing shrimp from Pinglan Temple in Hengshan County?"

  "Yes, it's been half a year since then, and I've gone several times. Let's hurry up, Master Wang is going to Hengshan County, and Li Jia will definitely go with him." Zheng Cao said, also looking at Li Wenlin, whose face was pale and sweating profusely, "Young master really thinks ahead."

  ………………

  The King of Qin and his entourage went straight to Hengshan County after making a slight detour at Jilong Temple.

  A group of people rode horses that were carefully selected from a thousand, and ran all the way to Hengshan County in just one time.

  Upon arriving at the outskirts of Hengshan County, everyone slowed down their horses. Zhangui, who was in charge of arrangements, galloped ahead to the Pinglan Temple to make preparations. Qin Wang relaxed his shoulders and used his whip to gesture to Li Wenshan, "Go pick up your brother and sister, let's have a good meal."

  Gu Liu burst out laughing and patted Li Wenshan's shoulder, "I'm not laughing at you... You go quickly..."

  Lu Yi smiled helplessly and instructed Cheng Ying, "You go with Fifth Master, don't stir up more trouble."

  Jin Zhiyan was lost in thought, unaware of what he was thinking about.

  ………………

  Li Xia saw the hot and sweaty Fifth Brother, startled, heard that Qin Wang had come to Pinglan Temple to eat shrimp again, frowned, and muttered to herself, at this time running here to eat shrimp, in between also making a fake shot to what Chicken Coop Temple...

  Well, go and take a look, there might be something in between, Wu Ge is such a careless person, probably can't see it.

  ………………

  King Qin and Jin Xun spoke a few words, then went to the Pinglan Institute to wash their hands and faces. The servants helped King Qin change out of his wet clothes, and just as he was getting comfortable on the couch, Li Wenshan arrived with Li Xia and Li Wenran.

  Gu Liu Lei waved his hand from afar at Li Xia and Li Wen Ran, signaling them to come over.

  Jin Zhenyan stood in the warm pavilion, slowly shaking his folding fan, looking down at the three people who were tied together.

  Lu Yi came out to greet them, looking at Li Wenshan's sweaty face and ordered the servant Hanguang: "Hanguang take Li Wenshan to wash up, Liu Ge and A Xia follow me inside."

  Li Wenlan's eyes shone with excitement, his eyes fixed only on Gu Liu, and he rushed over to him. Young Master Gu Liu was his idol.

  Li Xia led Lu Yi's hand and walked steadily into the warm pavilion.

  Qin Wang was lying on the couch, sipping a cup of tea and lost in thought, as if he hadn't seen Li Wenshan enter with his brother and sister.

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